REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 10351537 (England and Wal￿>
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: IA69890
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
T DECEMBER 2024
FOR
NITED MET
DIST CHURCH
UK
t£roy Reid & Co
Chartered CertifieAI Accountsnts
and Stalutory Auditors
299 Northborough Road
Norbury
London
SW164TR

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES
Mrs K Manyika (resigned 26.3.25)
G T Mataranyika (resigned 5.3.25)
Mrs Z P Mudambanuki
X Gombakomba
Mrs L Chandigere (resigned 5.3.25)
Mr Z Magorno (resigned 5.3.25)
Mrs J Sibanda (resigned 5.3.25)
T B Muchenje (resigned 5.3.25)
J Kapumha
J Mataranyika (resigned 5.3.25)
Mrs R M Mojapelo
Miss F Chingwena (resigned 5.3.25)
A M Soko (resigned 5.3.25)
Mrs A Mutyora (resigned I1.5.25)
Dr U Mupambireyi (resigned 5.3.25)
Miss P N Makunike (r¢signd 5.3.25)
F Mutsipa (resign￿ 5.3.25)
Ms R Betsva (appointed 5.3.25)
S B¢tsva (appointed 5.3.25)
M S Chikukwa (appointed 5.3.25)
T G Fusire (appointed 26.3.25)
E Gunguwo (appointed 5.3.25)
T Hungwe (appointed 5.3.25}
W D Kanjanda (appointed 5.3.25)
M Kanyoka (appointed 4.7.25)
Ms P A Karumazondo (appointed 5.3.25)
E Masenda (appointed 5.3.25)
M Munyebvu (appointed 19.2.25)
Ms H Muranda (appointed 4.7.25)
Ms S Musafare (appointed 5.3.25)
REGISTERED OFFICE
Mayfiower Methodist Church
Ethel Road
Leicester
LE5 5ND
REGISTERED COMPANY
NUMBER
10351537 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1169890
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Leroy Reid & Co
Charler¢d C¢rtified Accountant5
and Stalutory Auditors
299 Northborough Road
Norbury
London
SW16 4TR
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Ad 2006, present their report with
the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 3 1st December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions
of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of ReLommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable ift the UK and Republic of Ir¢land (FRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectlves and almi
The Jn4lin objectives of the charity are to promote and advance the Christianreligion. worship and to promote th¢ Unit¢d
Meth(Mlist Church centres of worship in furtherance of its public benefit objective.
The strategy employed to achieve the objectives of the charity has continued to be regular church serviceg, Christian
conventions, crusades, and ministeringthe word of God. The strategy also involves help with financial hardbhip and to
promote and preserve good health by the provision of fvnds, gLKNls, or services of any kind in sueh parts of the United
Kingdom, Zimbabw< or the world as the Church shall deterniine.
Publle beneflt
The Trut*tees of the United Methodist Church (UK) confirni that they are satisfied that they have complied with their
duty with regards to ensuring that the Charity has undertaken suitabl¢ works for the benefit of the public as required by
the Charity Commission.
STRATEGIC REPORT
AchievemeDts and performance
l. Key Charitable actlvftles
The Trustees are able to report another good year of growth in membership and expansion into fully fledged local
church in oth¢r areas of the UK such as Newcasllc, Thc Church's annual conferencc which is Ubually h¢ld towards the
end of the year wa&• Postponed to early 2025 due to a major bereavement in the Church when the Ihcn District
Superintendent passed away. The Church conlinued to demonstrate its solidarity in supporting the bereaved spirilually,
morally and financially. A delegation representing the church attended th¢ funeral of the late District Superinlendenl
which w&s h¢ld in Zimbabwc. This practi¢¢ has made an impact on societies where members live.
The UK Mission Area of The United Melhodisl Church (UK) has been involved in visibly inspiring worqhip durin8
Sunday services and at the Revival meetings. Nolable revivals include the Easter revival and those hosted by Women,
Mcn and Youths groups during the cours¢ of the year. Believers have encountered the Lord in individual and corpor<lte
worship resulting in thc deepening of thcir failh An Ihc risen Lord. This has been cvidenced by personal testimonies at
worship places and in conversations. Love, forgiveness. patience and kindness as Christian virtues have been noliced in
our $ocial interactions. Church support through giving has been witne&scd in Local ChurLhes, especially during Harvc8t
Thanksgiving. Some mcmbcrs have moved from pledging to tithing according to our teaching in the Uniied Meth(xlist
Church. (Th¢ B(x)k of Ditscipline of the United Mcihodist Church 2012 para 630E).
The Church has a responsibility in stewardship To educate the Local church that tithing is the minimumgoal of giving
in the United Methodist Church." The Church calcndar has IK¢n closely followed. and members havc enjoyed life in
Christ as they hav¢ been prdying for unity in th¢ Church. p¢ac¢ in the world and observancc of Christian norms and
values during Sunday School, section meetings and Church organisations, mecting5. The Church continue5 to witness
increased growth in numbers arising from the H¢alth¢ar¢ Sponsorship visa scheme. Programs have been put in place to
assist these members acclimatize to their new environment and it5 challcnges.
2. Four Focus Area5
Develop Principl¢d Christian Leaders
Congrcgational Development
Alleviiition of Poverty
Improved Global Health
The work done throughout the UK Mission Area continue to be concentrated to these four focus areas. We are happy
and encouraged by the impact of our efforts locally and globally.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The United Methodist Church (UK) continue to work in partnershipwith various institulionsin less developed countri¢s,
responding to disastsrs and being involved in various poverty alleviation programmes, Our partnership with various
churches in Zimbabwe enables us to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through vital missions, work.
Through the work generously funded by our Charges, below are examples of the United Methodist Church (UK)'s
continued participation and engagement with communities and Churches in deprived societies and communities.
Annually and through the authority of the UK Mission Area Annual Conference, the church in the UK organises its
members to raise funds to support two communityprogrammes in Zimbabwe. The programmes are Pastoral Appeal and
Orphanage funds. These have been ongoing programmes since the Church begun its operations in the UK in 2000.
(a) Pastoral AppeAI
last year a total of £6.945.47 and this year £6,545.00. was raised during the Pastoral Appeal Sunday held on 30th June
2024.
(b) Orphanage Funds
A iotsl of £11,062.05 was raised in 2023 and this year £13,398.18
was contributed by members during the Orphans Sunday which wa¥ held on June 30th. These funds we divided between
two orphanages, Home of Hope in Mutoko and Fairfield Orphanage at Old Mutare Mission both of which are in
Zimbabwe. A reprcE4entative of thc Church wilncssed the handover of the donation to the b¢n¢ficiary organiyations.
(e) Mlsslon Hospllals Fund
A total of £9.082.00 was raised in 2023. The amount raised ihis year ib £14.321.93. The fundt•. were disburscd to
beneficiary mission hospitals in Zimbabwe namcly Old Mulare Mission and Nyadire Mission hospita15 for the purchase
of operating tables.
CHARGE HIGHLIGHTS
(l). Central Charge
Th¢y raised £ l 01.611.00 towards their Harvest and Thanksgiving, this beinbT the highest raised in whole Area
in 2024
A total of £2,881.20 was raised towards assistinbi our Mission hospitals in Zimbabwe
The Youths and Junior8 were being allocated time to lead and conduct worship scrvices. They had 4 weddings
of iheir youth members.
Purchased a l)ouse in Kettering for uye as a parsonage
(11) Mldland Charge
Their Local Churches continued with their twinned programmes including rural Churche$ in Masvingo
District in Zimbabwe in which they provided ￿ndS for the drilling of a borehole and purchasc of school
uniforms and school fees for needy children.
Raised a total of £72,674,20 as Harvest Thanksgiving.
They have a vibrant PrO￿aM involving Youth as preachers and havc some English services especially for
them.
(lfii) North Charge
They promoted Youth and Juniors activities and allowed thein to lead whenever they are gathered.
Thcy rdised a total of £32,114.00 for Harvest Thanksgiving
Raised £574.00 towards the Pastoral Appeal Sunday
Raised £356.25 towards the Orphans ￿nd
(v) Soulh Charge
Raised £98,172.26 towards Harvest Thanksgiving
They raised £2.400.00 towards the Zimbabwe rural pastors, car fund
They raised £5,310.00 toward5 supporting UMC Hospitals in Zimbabwe
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
STRATEGIC REPORT
Fln*n¢lal re￿eW
Flnaoelal p081tlon
The church's main source of income is member donations. We retain strong financial backing for our work from our
members.
IDcome
Total incoming resources for the year under review was £1,465,136 (2023: £1.334,316), an increase of 9.800/0 compared
to the previous year.
The increase was mainly attributed to a marked increase in membership in 2024, which translated to general donations
going up.
Expendltiire
Total resources expended increased by about IO% during the year to 31 December 2024 to £1,151,509 (2023:
£1.046.980). The charity reported a Net Surplus of £313,627 (2023.. £287,336). The surplus can be explained to the
increasc in general donations in 2024 compiircd to 2023.
The increase is directly linked lo the ongoing face-lo-face gatherings and the costs involved in their holding.
Capltal expendlture
Following the 2020 End of Year Conference resolution, the Church embarked on a strategy to invest resources in
acquiring immovable assets. Following on lo th¢ purchase of a prop¢rty in the South Charb7e and Midlands Charge. we
are happy to repori that the Ccntral Charge has now acquired a property oftheir own.
Fixed A$￿t9
The carrying value of our tangible fixed asscts decrea8ed by 2 % to £865,380 (2023: £884.339).
Current Assets
Current absels increased minimally by £334,047 to £2,847,074 for the year ended 31 Dccember 2024 (2023;
£2,513.027).
Reserves pollcy
General retserves are set according to the Church's reserves policy at 250/0 of total annual cxpenditure.
The objective of our reserves policy is to ensure that the CharitymaintainssutTicient cash and readily realizable assels to
enable it to withstand ihe impact of a po88ible drop in income for any reason or unplanned increase in gencral
operational exp¢nditure.
Reserves will help ease financial pressure while neccssary adjustments are being made to the Chur¢h'$ operations.
General reserves dre not restricied to or de8isnated for a particular purpose. As at 31 D¢¢¢mber 2024, the reserves
position was well abovc the church r¢s¢rv¢s policy at £2,833,473. {2023-£2,500,887)
The tothl of the unrestricled general fund.s balance was £3.698.853. (2023: £3.385,226). Within this figure, £865,380.
(2023: £884,339) wa8 invested in fixed ￿￿etS thal are used for the day-to-day running of the Church's activities. It is
therefore not available for use as a reserve.
Golng concern
The Charitable company, for the year under review, is in a firm financial posilion and as Trustees, we are of the opinion
that the financial statem¢nts should continue to be prepared on th¢ basis that th¢ charity is a going concern for the next
12 months,
Based on our forecasts and the charity's available resources, the Trustees feel that the charity has sufficient resources to
continue for the foreseeable future and th¢refor¢ continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these Financial
Statements.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
STRATEGIC REPORT
FlnancSal review
As shown in the financial statements, it is evident that the charityhas adequate financial reyources to enable it to manage
short to m¢dium-term business and finance.
LOOKING AHEAD
Th¢ United Methodist Church {UK) commits to wntinue pursuingobjectiv¢s for the fiiture Spiritual hralth and growth of
the Church, in particular objectives that focus on educating and ¢vangelizingto our young adulLs and children under th¢
age of12. As a forward-thinkingchurch we will continue to invest in our youth to ensure and guaranteeth¢ future of the
Church.
We will continue to ¢ncourage th¢ purchase of buildings to be used as places of worship. The Church currently spends a
sizeable amount of money on rental for such places and in the long run this will prove as savings io the Church.
With the aforementioned growth in membership, the Church will be looking to restructure ils Charges for effective
adininistrationand ministry. Taking into account some of the distances being und¢rtakenby the clergy there will be need
to increase the number of clergy personnel.
Lastly the Church will continu¢ to embark (In a programme to en$ur¢ that its policies and governing d￿uMentS are
relevant and up io dale.
Evangellsm
The Church in the UK strives to en8ure that the Gospel reaches everyone as it exists primarily to spr¢ad the Word of
God to all nations worldwidc and serve communities locally and abroad.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANACEMENT
Governlng document
United Methodist Church (UK) is a charitable company limited by guarante¢ and incorporated on 30 August 2016 as
defined by the Companies Act 2￿6. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Associatlon and controlled by
Board of Trustecs who are director5 for the purpose of Company law and trustees for the purpose of Charity law.
The incorporated company registration number is 10351537 and the Charity Commission number is 1169890.
Recrultjllent and appolntment of trustees
Truslees are ¢I￿ted and inducled into oifice at the UK Mission Area Conference which also doubles as the Charity
Annual General Meeting and serve for two years. Al the beginning of thc year, the Church organizcs Iraining and
workshops for trustcw so thcy receive induction on their roley and responsibilities. Where a need arises, additional
training can bc orbianized at any point throughout the year to keep trustees and ¥taff abrcasl of new developments.
Organl$ational 5tru¢ture
The governance of the United Methodist Church (UK) is the responsibility of the UK Mission Area Conference. Thc
UK Mission Area meets annually to receive and discuss reports from four main IN)ards and committ¢es. The United
Methodist Church (UK) is organized in a methodical way using specific structures introduced by ils found¢r. John
Wesley. There are defined Church structures that enable decision making. God is the suprem¢ authority and consultation
is vital. Our Churchcs work within a shared vision, disciplines, and protocols.
The United meth￿]￿t Church (UK) Mission Area Compri￿ four Charges namely Central, Midlands, North and South.
The UK Mission Ared is the umbrella body into which local Churches in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
report. The District Superintendenl i.s appointed to Icad thc UK Mi&sion Ar¢a. The UK Mission Ar￿ falls under the
United Methodist Church Zimbabwe Episcopal Area which is the supreme decision-making body.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Charges comprise of cluster of local Churches as detailed below. They are served by an Ordained or Local Pastor and a
team of l(ul preachers. Th¢ local Church is a congregational place of worship where Unit¢d Methodist members are
nurtured and have their membership registered.
Central ChArge
Midlandi Charge
North Charge
South Charge
l. Cambridge
2. Hatfield
3. Leicester
4. Luton
S. Northampton
6. Nottingham
7. Oxford
8. Norwich
9. P¢t¢rlK)rough
l. Coventry
2. Birmingham
3, Wolverhampton
4, Bristol
5. Crewe
l. Leeds
2. Manchester
3. Sheffield
4. Newcastle
l. Chelmsford
2. London
3. Por18mouth
4. Slough
Related partle$
The trustees are aware of those persons Lonsidered as relaied parties. For the year under rcview. the trustees confirm that
there were no inaterial relat¢d party transactions that should be ditscloscd in tlje financial stat¢ments.
Rlsk manAgement
The trustees are responyible for identifyryng the risks lo which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriale written
procedures, policies, and internal controls are in place to provide reasonable assuranLe against fraud and error.
The major risks to which the Charity is expos¢d have been identified as the safeguarding of assets of the Charity and
ensuring fund￿1 are applied for charitable purposcs according to set objectives and financial plans. Internal control
syslcms and strategies have been put in place lo mitigalc the8c rislLS. Income and exp¢nditure are monilored through
budget sctting and are periodically coinpared again ULtual performance. Quarterly internal audits are pcrformed
throughout ihe year, which allows for rcgular monitoring of key risks and the etyectiveness of internal control ¥yslcms.
Annually, the executive reviewy the Church's approach to risk and recommend8 changes or improvements to key
processes and procedures.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of United methodi.st Church (UK) for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Report of the trustees and the financlal ststements in accordance with applicablc law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally A￿epted Accounting Practicc) including Financial
Reportinbp Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland..
Company law rcquircb the trustecs to preparc financial statements for each financial year which givc a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the charitable Compiiny and of the incoming r¢sourc¢5 4md application of Tebourc¢s. including
the income and expendilure. of thc charitable company for that peri(Kl. In preparing thosc financial statements, the
truslees are r¢quired to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the meth(Kls and principles in the Charity SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
slate wheth¢r applicable accounting standards hav¢ been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and
explained in the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charilabl¢
ompany will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companies Acl 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
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24
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES - tonilnued
The trustces are responsible for kecping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position ofthe charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companies Aci 2006. They are Pllso responsible for sglfeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the tntstees are aware-.
there is no relevant audit infomiation of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and
the trusÉees have taken all stcps that they ought to have taken to make themyclvcs aware of any relevant audit
inforniation and to e8lablish that thc auditors are awaTe of thal informalion.
AUDITORS
Thc auditors. Leroy Reid & Co, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Reporl of the Iruslttes, incorpurilting a Strat¢s?t¢ r¢port. approvvd by order of the board of Iruslces, as th¢ company
direbiurs, on 24, S¥pl¥mber 2025 and yi¥ned vn th¢ bvard's behaifby..
Munycbvu - Trustcc
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
Oplnlon
We have audited the financial statements of United Methodist Church (UK) (the'charitable cornpan￿) for the year ended
31 st D¢cember 2024 which comprise the Statement of financial activilics, the Statement of financial position. the
Statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied ID their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practic¢), including Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,.
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitablecompangs affairs as ai 3 1st December 2024 and of its incoming
resources and application of r¢sourc¢s, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended.
havc been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally AcLepied Accounting Practice. including
Financial Reporting Standard102 'The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,.
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for oplnion
We conducted our audil in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law.
Our responsibilities under those Ytandards are further deaLribed in the Auditors, responsibilitie5 for the audit of the
fjnancial tstat¢mcnts section of our report. We are independent of the charitabl¢ company in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial stalements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard,
and wc havc fulfilled our other ethical rebponsibiliti￿ in accordance with the8e requirements, We ￿lIeVe that the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relatlng to golng ¢on¢ern
In auditing the financial 8tatements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in
the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have nol identified any material uncertainlie.8 relating to events or conditions
that, individually or collectively, may cast significani doubt on thc charitable companls ability to continue a8 a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial 8tal¢ments are authoriscd for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustee8 with respect to going concern are described in Ihe relevant
sections of this report.
Other Informatlon
The Iruslth are responsible for the other information. The other information comprise5 the information included in the
Annual report, other than the financial statemenls and our Report of the independent auditors thereon.
Our opinion on thc financial statements does not cover the other information and, except lo thc extent othcrwisc
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thcreon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements. our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing
so. consider whether the other information is materially in¢onsistenl with thc financial stateTnents or our knowledge
obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially mi.sstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or
apparcnl material mis.qtatements, we are required to determine whcthcr thi.s gives rise to a material misstatement in the
financial statement5 themselves. If, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that ther¢ is a material
misslatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this rcgard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion. bascd on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
the information given in the Report of the trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are
prepared is consistent with the financial .statemcnls' and
the Report of the trustees has been prepared in ac¢ordance with applicable legal requirements.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
UIYITED METEIODIST CHURCH
UK
Matters on which we Ydre requlred to report by exceptlon
In the light of the knowledge and understandingof the charitable company and its environmentobtained in the course of
the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the trustees.
We have nothingto report in respect of the following matters where th¢ Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you
if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from
branches not visited by us. or
th¢ financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns. or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made- or
we have not received all the infortnation and explanations we require for our audit.
Responslbllltles of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Iruslees, responsibilities, the trustees (who arc also the directors of the
¢haritable company for the purposes of company law) are responsiblc for the preparation of the financial statements and
for bcing satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary
to enable the preparation of financial statemenls that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the finan¢ial statements, the trusteeg are responsible for as8e4qing the charitable CoMpan￿S ability to
continue a8 a going conLern, disclusing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going ¢on¢orn
basis of accounting unle55 the trustees either inlend to liquidaie ihe charitable company or to ¢eAse operations. or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responslbllltles for the audit of the finaneial 8tatemenl8
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement,wh¢lher du¢ to fraud or ¢rror, and to issu¢ a Report of the independent auditors that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurdnce. but is not a guarantee that an audit Londuct¢d in accordance
with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it existt•. Mi88tateinents can ariye from fraud or error
and are consid¢red malerial if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence thc
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
As part of our planning process:
We enquircd of mana&iement the systems and conlrols the company has in place, the areas of the financial statements
that are mostly susceptible to the risk of irregularitiesand fraud, and whether there wa5 any known, suspected or alleged
fraud. The charltable company did not inform us of any known, suspected or alleged fraud.
-we obtained an under8tanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the charitable company.
-we considered the incentives and opportuntties that exist in the company, including the extent of management bias,
which present a potential for irregularities and fraud to be perpetuated. and tailored our risk assessment accordingly.
-Usins our knowledge of th¢ Company, togahcr with the discussions held with the company at thc planning stage. we
formed a conclusion on the risk of misslatem¢nt due to irregularities including fraud and tailored our procedurcs
according to thi5 risk assessment.
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REPORT OF THE INDFPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
UNII'ED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK), we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional
scepticism throughout the audit. We also,.
Identify and assess the risks of material misslatementof the financialstatements. whether due to fraud or error, design
and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is suificient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatementresulting from fraud is high¢r than
for one resulting from error, as fraud may involv¢ collusion, forg¢ry, int¢ntionalomissions, misrepresentations.or the
override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit prLKedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances. bul noi for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of th¢
charitable cOmpan￿S internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting cslimates and related
disclosures made by the trustees.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit
evidence obtained. whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant
doubt on th¢ charitable Compan￿1￿ ability to continue as a goin¥ concern. If we conclude that a material unc¢rlainly
exists, we are required to draw attention in our Report of the independcnt auditor8 to the related disclosures in the
financial statements or, if such dis¢losur¢s ar¢ inadequat¢. to modify our opinion. Our ¢on¢lusions are based on the
audlt evidence obtained up to thv date of our Report of the independent auditors. However, fvture events or
conditions may cause the charitable CoMpan￿S to cease to ¢onlinu¢ as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation. structurc and content of the financial statement8, including the disclosures, and
whether the financial statem¢nts represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.
We communicate with those charged wilh governancc regarding, among uther matters. thc planned scope and timing of
thc audit and bignificant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during
our audit.
Use of our report
Thi25 report is made solely to the charitable compan￿$ memlws, as a b￿y, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work h¢1¥ been undertaken 50 that we mibiht state to the charilable compan￿8
members those matters w¢ are required to stale to thein in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To th¢ fullcsl
extent permittcd by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone othcr than ihe charitable Lompany and the
charitable Compan￿11 members as a body, for our audit work, for this report. or for the opinion.s we have formed.
Mr Ebenezer Okai, (Bsc), FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of LKroy Reid & Co
Chartered Certified ALcountunts
and Statutory Auditors
299 Northborough Road
Norbury
London
SW16 4TR
Date-.
Z•-
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
Unrestricted
fund
2023
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
1,450,255
1,330,446
Investment income
14,881
3,870
Total
1,465,136
1,334,316
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
91,470
35,394
Charltable a¢tlvltles
Direct charitable activity
Support Charitable activity
Governance
Evangelism and stewardship
236.612
205,828
11.304
606,295
165,903
231.811
9.492
604,380
Total
1,151.509
1,046,980
NET INCOME
313,627
287,336
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
3,385,226
3,097,890
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
3,698,853
3.385,226
The notes form part of these financial statements
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UNITED MEI'HODIST CHURCH
UK
STATEMENT OF FIIYAIYCIAL POSITIOIY
JIST DECEMBER 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangiblc asscts
865.380
884.339
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
12
103.703
2,743.547
95.516
2,417.511
2,847,250
2,513,027
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(13,777)
(12,140)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
2 833 473
2 500 887
TOTAL ASSETS LFSS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
3,698,853
3.385,226
NET ASSETS
3 698 853
3 385 226
FUNDS
UnrC¥triL￿Cd fund3
14
3 698 853
3 3¥5 226
TOTAL FUNDS
3,698,853
3 385 226
The financial slalemenls w¢rc approved by thc Board of Truslees and 8Uthorised for issu¢ on 24, Scptcmber 2025 and
wcrc signcd on its bchaifby..
M Munyebvu - Trust¢¢
The not¢s forn] part of thesc financial statements
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
tJK
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows Crom operatlng aetlvltlei
Cash generated from operations
318,264
276,292
Net cash provid￿ by opcrating activities
318,264
276,292
Cash flows from Investlng aedvltles
Purchase of tangible fix￿ assets
Inlerest received
(359,253)
3,870
7,772
Net C4$h provided by/(us￿ in) investing activities
7.772
(355,383)
Change In egsh and eash equlvalents In
the reportlng perlod
Cash and Cash equlvalents at the
beglnnlng of the reportlng perlod
326,036
(79,091)
2,417,511
2,496,602
Cash and eash equlvalents at the end of
the reportlng perlod
2.743,547
2,417,511
The notes form part of these financial statements
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER2024
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net Income for the reporting period {As per the Statement of finvdncial
actI￿tIes)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Increase in debtors
Increase in creditors
313,627
287,336
18.959
(7.772)
(8.187)
1,637
19,156
(3,870)
(28,116)
,786
Net eash provlded by operatlony
318.264
276,292
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.1.24
Cash now
At 31.12.24
Net Cash
Cash at bank
2,417.511
326,036
2,743.547
2,417,511
326,036
2,743.547
TotAI
2,417.511
326.036
2,743.547
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial Statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
pr¢pared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Rq)ortin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),,
FI￿anCi&ll Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Coinpanies Act 2006. The financial statements hav¢ bc¢n pr¢pared under the historical cost
convention.
INCOME
All income is Tecognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has eThtitlem¢nt to the fund& it
is probable that the income will be reccived and the amount can be measured r¢liably.
EXPENDITURE
Liabilitie8 are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation comrnitling the
charity to that expcnditurc, it is probablc that a transfer of economic benefits will ￿ required in t•etllcmcnl and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a ba6is consistent with the use or
resourc¢s,
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation 18 provided at tlle following annual rates in order to write otT each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixlures and fittings
-2 % on straigFht line
-250/0 on reducing balance basis
-25010 on rcducin8 balance basis.
TAXATION
The charity is exempt froin corporation tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted ￿ndS can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the diwetion of ihe trustees.
Re8tri¢ted fvnds ¢&n only be used for particulorrestricled purposes within the object$ of the charity. R¢strictions
arise when ypecified by the donor or when funds are raibed for particular restricted purposcs.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pen.sion scheme. Contributions payable to the charilable
compan￿5 pension scheme are charged to the Staternent of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
The amount recognised as an expenditure in relation to the pension scheme operated by the company was £2.379
(2023 £1,941).
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Titheb and offerings
Special fund donations
Gift aid
1,316,923
26,322
107,010
1,193,106
31,851
105,489
1,450,255
1,330,446
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Rents received
Dcposit account interest
7.109
7.772
3,870
14,881
3,870
RAISING FUNDS
RAISIIYG DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Hire charges
Catering & entertainment
Othcr otTice costs
34,639
29.4511
27,373
10,833
23,353
1,208
91.470
35.394
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Dlrect
Costs (see
Dote 6)
Support
costs (see
note 7)
Totals
Direct charithble activity
Support charitabl¢ activity
Governance
Evan¥¢li5m and stewar￿$hip
236,612
204.260
236,612
205,828
11,304
606,295
1.568
11,304
606,295
1,047,167
12,872
1,060,039
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTivrriES
2024
2023
Staff costs
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Other office costs
Laytraining
Legal and professional fees
Special ￿nd expenses
Rent
Motor & travel Costs
Evangelism and stewardship
Depreciation
172.899
9,377
4,519
127,322
4,839
8,983
320
6,039
2,378
19,425
4,471
5,046
1,380
158,344
38,301
604.380
19,156
6,120
3,230
31,423
6,437
6.894
121.524
59.490
606,295
18,959
1,047.1 ()7
1.000,384
SUPPORT COSTS
Informatlon
technology
Governanee
costs
Finanee
Total8
Support charitable activity
Governance
908
660
1,568
11,304
11,304
908
660
11,304
12,872
Support costs, included in thc abovc. are as follows:
2024
2023
Support
chydrltable
actlvlty
Total
activities
Total
¢tlvitie$
Governance
Bank charges
Website expenses
Auditors, remuncration
Accountsncy and legal fees
908
660
908
660
5.892
5,412
774
936
4,932
4,560
5.892
5,412
1.568
11.304
12.872
11.202
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Net ineomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting):
2024
2023
Auditors, remuneration
Depreciation - owned assets
5,892
18,959
4.932
19,155
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneralion or othcr I￿nefitS for th¢ year ended 31st De¢emb¢r 2024 nor for the year
cndcd 3 1st Decembcr 2023.
TRUSTEES, EXPENSES
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31st De¢¢mber 2024 nor for ihe ycar ended
3 1st December 2023.
io.
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security ¢08ts
Other pension costs
163,455
7,065
2,379
122.557
2.824
1,941
172.899
127,322
Th¢ average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2024
2023
Pastors and admini8trator6
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,(K)O.
ii.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Flxtures
nd
rittings
Freehold
property
Plant and
machlnery
Totals
COST
At 1st January 2024 and
3 1st Decemb¢r 2024
918,578
34,759
5.363
958.7(X)
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2024
Charge for year
36,591
18,371
33,250
377
4,520
74.361
18,959
Al 3 1st December 2024
54.962
33,627
4,731
93,320
NET BOOK VALUE
At 3 1st December 2024
863.616
1,132
632
865.380
At 3 1st December 2023
881,987
1,509
843
884.339
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
HMRC - Gift aid
103,703
95,516
13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
SocAal security and other tax¢s
Other creditors
3,086
10,691
2,648
9,492
13,777
12.140
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
In funds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unre¥trlcted funds
General ￿nd
3.385,226
313,627
3,698,853
TOTAL FUNDS
3,385.226
313,627
3,698.853
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
1,465,136
(1,151,509)
313.627
TOTAL FUNDS
1,465,136
(1,151,509)
313,627
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement
In funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
Gen¢ral fund
3.097,890
287,336
3,385.226
TOTAL FUNDS
3,097.890
287,336
3,385,226
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Ineomlng
re8ource5
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Unrestrlcted fundi
Gen¢ral fund
1,334,316
(1,046,980)
287.336
TOTAL FUNDS
1,334.316
{1.046.980)
287,336
A Current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position 1$ as follow5:
Net
movement
ID funds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.23
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
3,097,890
600,963
3,698,853
TOTAL FUNDS
3.097,890
600,963
3,698,853
A current year 12 month5 and prior year 12 months combincd net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows:
Ineomlng
resource$
Resource8
expended
Movement
in fllnd8
Unrestrlcted funds
Gen¢ral fund
2,799,452
(2.198,489)
61K),963
TOTAL FUNDS
2,799,452
{2,198,489)
600,963
15.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for thc year ended 3 1st December 2024.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donatfions and legaties
Tithes and offerings
Special thnd donations
Gift aid
1,316,923
26,322
107,010
1,193,106
31,851
105,489
1,450.255
1,330,446
Investmeot income
Rents received
Dcposit acwunt interest
7,109
7.772
3,870
14.881
3,870
Totsl Incoming resoureej
1,465,136
,334,316
EXPENDITURE
Ralslng donatlons and legfdeles
Hir¢ chargcs
Calering & entertainment
Other office costs
34,639
29.458
27,373
10,833
23,353
1,208
91,470
35,394
Charltable *ctlvltle
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rateth and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephon¢
Postage and stationery
Other oifice costs
Laytraining
Legal and professional fees
Special fund expenses
Rcnt
Motor & travel costs
Evangelism and 8tewardship
Depreciation of tangible fixeAI assets
163,455
7,065
2,379
9,377
4,519
122,557
2,824
1,941
4,839
8.983
320
6,039
2.378
19.425
4,471
5,046
1,380
158,344
38.301
604.380
19,156
6,120
3,230
31,423
6,437
6,894
121,524
59,490
606,295
18.959
1,047,167
I,(X)0.384
Support coyts
Flnanee
Bank charges
908
774
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Flnanee
Incormadon teehnology
Website expenses
660
936
Governanee eo
Auditors, remuneration
Accountsncy and legal fees
5,892
5,412
4,932
4,560
11.304
9.492
Total remrces expended
1,151.509
1,046,980
Net Ineome
313,627
287,336
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UK
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Page
Reference and admlnlstratlve detallo
Report of the tn￿teel
Report of the IndepeDdeot audltorj
8 to 10
Stslen*nt of flnanclil aellvltle8
ststement of flDanclal poiltlon
12
Stalenxnt of cajh flows
13
Notes to the 8tatemeDt of cash flow8
l4
Nolej to the flnAnclal statements
15 10 20
Det&lled statement of flnanclAI gctlvltl
21 to 22