CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 1 St November 2023 Period end date 31st October 2024 Charity name:ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH Charity registration number:1169728 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The principle object of the Charity is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith and Practice of the Independent Methodist Connexion. The Charity may also carry out other charitable purposes in the uk andlor other arts of the world. The focus of our activities are: Worship, Prayer and Bible studies held every week at the Church premises and virtual meetings of the congregation online. Weekly children's groups, involving activities, music, bible stories and art and craft work. We welcome all young people regardless of personal background, gender or personal circumstances Summer Activity Mornings were held and were well received and attended by the community. We are holding seasonal events. coffee mornings for adults and evening quizzes and meals with speakers at various times over the year. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identif led in the accounts. Para 1.17and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The Trustees met 3 times during the year in person. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 The Charity does not currently make any grants Policy on grant making Any surplus funds, which are not likely to be needed to pay for our day to day activities and maintenance costs are placed on deposit to earn interest. These funds are available to further expand our outreach into the local community and beyond. A great contribution is made by our volunteers. without whom we would not be able to hold our weekly activities. This year, again they have spent many hours keeping in touch, not only with our member but in the wider community via social media, zoom, speaker boxes and ostin out information. Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referen ce Our toddler groups continue to thrive with 44 children and carers attending weekly. In the summer we held 3 activity mornings, which were very well attended, with 120 children participating in the sessions. We hold monthly Messy Church sessions, which approx. 20 children attend regularly. We hold monthly Café- Church services one Sunday monthly, which is all age and provides an opportunity for all to worship together in a more relaxed atmosphere. These services are very well received and have proved very popular. The Whats app group continues to support and inform and the zoom evening services, with speakers continue.. The uniformed groups of Guides, Brownies and Rainbows bring a new group of youngsters into our buildingi developing our links with the wider community. This year we gave out 60 Bags of Hope at Christmas containing Chocolates, Greeting Cards, and bookmarks in the nei hbourhood. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benef its to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant aboLrt: Because our membership is elderly we are at times struggling to attract volunteers to help with events. but the Leadership is hopeful of encouraging new people Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 In October 24 £30K was transferred to the Investment account from the current account. At the end of the period funds increased by £8894 Any surplus funds, which are not needed to pay for our day to day activities and maintenance costs are placed on deposit to earn interest. £82042 NIA Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held ara 1. Amount of reserves held Reasons f or holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in def icit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern ara 1.22 ara 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.2 None Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant aboLrt: We hold cake sales and coffee mornings during the year. We hire out our Church Hall to gain extra income. Our main income for this period has been freewill offerings by the congregation and donations from the communit The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Elderly volunteer base A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 other Donations to other Charitable organisations during the year totalled £1893 Fundraising has been improving over the year, as more events are held on a regular basis. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution agreed 20th march 2016 How is the charity constituted? j L'.y UI IIIILury()i-ated rissnr.iatinn. P.IC) I Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Governing Document approved by Church Members meeting. 6 Church members meetings were held durin the eriod. Trustees are appointed by the Annual General Meeting held in January each year, by approval of Church Members. All Trustees are holding Trustees of the Church building in accordance with the Trust Deed. Para 1.25 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The Independent Methodist Connexion provides professional training to all Trustees. Webinar training was undertaken by 2 trustees Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The Church is a member o the Independent Methodist Connexion. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 The Church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. The church is member of the Evangelical Alliance. See above Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charity uses Re istered charity number Charity's principal address ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH ROMAN RD IM CHURCH 11697 38 Hedges Street FAILSWORTH M35 9JR GREATER MANCHESTER Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted rf notfor whole ar Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee rfan PHILIP DAVIES LILA ADAMS PAUL LAMBERT CHAIR-TRUSTEES CHURCH MEMBERS CHURCH MEMBERS ELDER- MINISTER CHURCH MEMBERS CHURCH MEMBERS DOROTHY KENDRICK JEAN TAVENER ELDER- MINISTER MINISTER CHURCH MEMBERS CHURCH MEMBERS DEREK BARRON MINISTER CHRISTINE BELL LEADER CHURCH MEMBERS ELIZ4BETH BARRON CHURCH SECRETARY CHURCH MEMBERS ALISON TIPPING LEADER- TREASURER CHURCH MEMBERS VALERIE COCKCROFT TREASURER CHURCH MEMBERS 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees Director name names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ar ALL TRUSTEES ARE HOLDING TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH BUILDING Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assèts are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects N/A Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke NONE ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) PHILIP R DAVIES VALERIE A C CRO CHAIR TRUSTEES SECRETARY Date CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES I LMUKLM ) Iiranyi 69728 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 0111112024 3111012025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearnst Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last yéar to the nearest £ to tho nearest £ to th• n9arast £ to th• nearest£ A1 Receipts VOLUNTARY RECEIPTS HIRE OF HALL FUNDR￿sENG EVENTS DONATIONS OTHER RECEIPTS BAPTIST UNION INTEREST 19.245 7.320 2,093 958 1.897 2,002 19.245 7,320 2.093 958 1.897 2.002 15.153 2A25 5.551 7.421 41 Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and inveslJnent 8ale4 (See tablel. SHAWBROOK BANK 33.515 33.515 37.1S9 82.041 Sub total 041 33,515 33,515 119.21KJ A3Pa ments WAGES1N1￿AX COST OF FUNDRAiSING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES TELEPHONEIBROADBAND MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS INSURANCE SUNDRIES 1397 TT5 10,671 1626 728 1,698 1,893 1.193 2,397 775 10,671 1626 728 1.698 1,893 1,193 2.638 24619 2.177 17.068 1704 930 1.689 1570 1.690 1450 31124 Sub total 24.619 A4 Asset and investment purchases. (see table) BAPTIST UIION INVESTMENT 30.OtIo SHAWBROOK BANK Sub total 30.OKNJ 30.1XJO 50.000 54.619 54.619 82.124 Net of receipts/(paynients) A5 Transfets between funds A6 Cash fund5 last year end Cash funds this year end 21,104 21,104 37.076 21.104 21.104 37.076 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 2010212025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restrfcted funds funds to neaY8st£ to nearest£ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds C(>OPERATIVE BANK 39.050 BAPTIST UNION INVESTME￿[ 82.042 Total cash fvnds 121.092 IwJree balanwwmh rethpts P8yrnents ac¢ourtls}I Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to ngarnst£ Endowment funds to nernt£ Details Fund to whlch assèt belon Details Cost loptionall Cul￿nt value tional B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Current val onal Detsils Cost loptlonal) B4 Assets retained for tho charity's own use Fund to whlch relates Amount du• on•1 When du¥ onal Details BS Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on behaKof atl Ihe trustees nature Print Name Date of val CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 20102r2025 ROMAN ROAD INDEPENDENT METHOD1￿ CHURCH FAILSWORTH FINANc￿L STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 NANCIAL STATEMENT I have prepared the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024 Signed By Treasurer Date: l January 2025 Name of Treasurer: Valerie A Cockcroft INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report on the financial statements of Roman Road Independent Methodist Church Failsworth for the year ended 31 October 2024. Respective responsibilities The church is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and considers that the audit requirement of Section 43{2) of the Charitie5 Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedure5 specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 43(7)(b} of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions of the Charity Commissioners. An examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the church and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination of the church funds, nothing came to my attention which gave me cause to believe otherwise than that the financial statements accord with the accounting records of the church. and that those records satisfied the requirements of the Act. l am not aware of any matter to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the financial statements to be reached. Signed by the Independent Examiner: Date: l January 2025 Name of the Independent Examiner: Judith Haughton B.E.M.