Bethel Inde Victorla S nd nt Methodist Church Newtown Wi an WN5 9BL Trustees, Annual Report for 1•t Jan to 31•t Dec 2023 Charity name: Bethel Independent Methodist Church Charity registration number. 1178313 1. Objoctives and Activitios The principal obj8Ct of th8 charity is the advancement of the Christian faith in aco)rdance wlth the Statements of Falth and Practice of the Independent Methodlst Connexion. The charrty may also carry out other dritable purFM)ses in the United Kingdom andlor other parts of worfd. The church is community based providing a range of spiritual and Tjocial needs for the general public and the churth membership. The facilities a used for a variety of purposes for all ages and is available for public worship. christenings, weddings and funerals. As a church we provide a range of social fellowship opportunities and instwction and respond to related needs (support and pastoral) fr)r individuals and families identified within the community. The charity may also Supp other charitable purposes in tho United Kingdom and other parts of the wortd. The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. 2. Achievements and Porfomianco The Church pr8mises war8 r8vamp8d ovér the years from 2020 to 2022 following sale of the adjacent Sunday School building. The floorirKJ was dug out and replaced and most of the pews were sold and replaced wth comfortable thairs. giving flexibility to reconfigure the layout for other activities. A nèw kitchen was installed and th8 heating and sound systems were upgraded. plus an overhead Fyoiector was installed along with the Internet and CCThI coverage. The whole ambience of the church has improved eA)nsid8rably, allowing us to have drinks after the church services and regular ffee mmings. We have been able to hold more activities and our congregation has grown. with new members being attracted by frndlY atmosphere. Furthermore, members have beco more active and most attendees have a specffic role to play. Our Fellowship meetings have been resurrected after Covid and wo hav8 been able to assist other charities with an increase in annual donations.
- Flnancial Review The finances are in a strong posltlon following the sale of the frnr Sunday School IlIding, whlch Is no longer required and had be(x)me a burden on sources. The funds from the sale were used to refurbish the Church.
- Governance and Management The Charity is managed in accordance wlth the eslablished Govemance document issued by the Assttiation of Independent MettM)dist Churches. Tntstees are sdected and approved by the church ffthibers at an offidal Church Members. Meeting. Names of tho Charlty Trustses who manage the charlty Trustee Pauline Smlth Mlnlstsr & Secretary Chrisline oMr0d Minister Roy Tague Treasurer Sue Gregory Finance Officer Kevan Booth Organisl Brian Mills Properly Steward Eileen Melling Plan Secretsry Janice Fair¢lough CoNJregation Representative........... ... .... ...... David Parkinson Health & Safety Officer i th• abov• for th• full y•ar.
- Declarations The trust••s d•clarn that th•y have approvod th• trust•85' rnport al>0. Slgned on behaK of the Charlty's trustees ....(7.A•a..'*.(ywP ................. Full Narne...BfiJ...1.rm....... Posltlon .-.-.- .. Date .-.-.
Bethel Inde ndent Methodist Church Newtown. Statement of Accounts as at 31st December 2023 01.01.2023 31.12.2023 OPENING BALANCES CLOSING PALANCES Bank Treasurers NC MCA Ltd Nationwide Bldg S 12,345.14 92,587.01 17005.02 94690.21 MCA Ltd Nationwide Bhjg S 412.10 454.05 1.63 Cash Payments in Advance Surpl I (Def> for Y& 6.805.03 Total 112,150.91 Tcrtal 112,150 91 Monies Held Church De rtments.. SKj1 Fkxers Alc A55islant Treasurer Christian Endeour Ccd Vites 389.05 20.00 0.00 S Bates ffr&qsurw) 45.00 Audrtor lan Thcrn ACKWGCPA4 Cha Asia Link IC.00 1).00 1CK).IyJ 1CN).00 100.00 Dements UK Daity Bread Mercy Ships W&LHospi 13. NW AmiMJ*e palson$ Bible SocEty Samaritans DEC Eathquake Turkey 1000.00 21XI.LKI 100.LM) 100.Crf) Storetswse (Cycurt) 700.00 TOTAL DONATIONS £4.760.00
Bethel Inde endent Methodist Church Newtown. Statement of Income For The 12 Months Ended 31st December 2023 2023 797.95 13155 00 2022 805.20 12366.00 Weekty Col*tions Grft Aid Appeals Donations (Church Groups) Donab"ons (Other inc. Funerals & Weddings Ground Rent G.F.Cantala Bank Interest (Trea5urerfs Accounti Grant from SM COnnexn Tea Paty for Storehouse Circult Carol servi for Storehouse MCA AJC Interest HMRC- Gfft ANJ Coffee Momings Christmas Cards Sundry Income Church Weekend 8000 1140.00 9003 470.00 14.00 505.64 23.04 162.92 4000.00 200 00 500.00 210320 3299.86 349.21 2103.20 2828.59 331.44 158.19 2LKJO.00 27876.14 19695.33 Signed by.. - Auditor - Treasurer
Bethel Inde endent Methodist Church Newtown. ststement of Ex nditure For The 12 Months Ended 31st December 2023 2023 4760 00 390.00 1667.96 488.64 2022 3428.47 440 00 2882.30 496.61 DonatnS by Church - extemal Cleaning Expenses Building Repairs & Renewals Printing. Stslionery & Adverb"sing Te*hone Fuel, Power & Utiltknes Benevolence Speaker5 Expenses Auditors Fees l.M.ConnexK)nal Fees Repayment of Connexional Loan Website Feesl 8roadband Refreshments Church Weekend Part Payment Ground Rent Treasurer5 Expenses Fire PrevenlK)nlSecurity Flowers & Wreaths Church Insurance Annual Meetsng expenses Equiprnenl - Soundl Defibrillatorl Hymn Books Sundry Expenses 3080.43 200.(JJ 180.00 15000 3220.00 1981.49 125.00 180.00 1¢)0.00 470.15 390.31 1000.rJ) 9.75 99.39 93.25 0.00 118.37 724.55 82.89 1334.98 168.50 2694.37 100.53 1223.18 1236.00 560 66 Totals 21113.06 12973.72 Signed by - Audrtor - Treasurer
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the Irusteegl members of BETHEL INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH NEwfowN, WIGAN On accounts for the year Onded 31ST DECEMBER.2023 Charity no lif any) 1178313 Set out on pages 1,2&3. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {'the Trust'l for the year ended 3111212023. Responsibllltiè8 and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for th8 preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ibl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention } in connection wrth the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordan¢e with seclion 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wrth the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should bè drawn in order lo enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple8se delete Ihe words in the br8ckels rfthey do not apply. Independent examinerfs 8tatem•nt Signod: Date: 21 It JANUARY.2024 Name: IAN THOMAS Relevant profossional qualification(sl or body (if any): ACMA.. GCMA Addrnss." FIRS END, 4 FIRS ROAD. OVER HULTON. BOLTON BL5 1EZ IER October 2018