Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 Perlod end date 31 2022 2023 From Section A Reference and administration details Chartty name Ludlow M8lhodist Church Othor names charlty is known by Roglstered charlty number (If any) 1182608 Charitys principal addrnss 52 Broad Street Ludlow Postcode SY8 1NH Name8 of the charlty trustses who manage the charlty Namg of p•r8on lor body) ¢nittled to appolnt trust•& If¥n Trust•g nam offi (If any) Dats8 act•d If not forwhd• Maureon Famery JOY Evans Roger Clayton Ann Powèll Geoff Edwardson Heather Price David Evans Janel Williams Eileen Precious 10 Mike Owens 11 Janet James 12 Rev lfjm Stilwell Chair Rèsigned September 2023 13 14 Cathy Prit¢hard Laurence Taylor David Hadington Adrian Williams Brent Wait8 Stephen Dalton Rhiannon Richardson Rev Neil Rich8rdson Elizabeth Wright Edith Blair Annie Jones 15 Treasurer 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Resigned April 2023 23 TAR March 2012
24 25 26 John Eadie Cathy Pritchard Ron Gittings Ruth Downes 27 28 Lindsay Beavon Rev Denise Hargreaves Susan McGarvey 29 Chair Appoint8d Sepiembar 2023 30 Appointed April 2023 31 32 Names of the trustees for the charlty. If any. (for example. any custodian trustees Name Dates acted If not for whole ar Nam06 and addressgs of advisers (Optional information) of advlsor Name Addross Name of chief gxecutivo or namos of Sgnior staff m•mb•rs (Optional inforniation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Do8cription of the charity's Irusts Deed of Union {1932) Methodist Church Act 1976 Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted agsocialion. The Chur¢h's Constitution is ¢ontainÈd in Parts 1 and 2 of the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church, CPD. The composition of the Church Council is outlined in Standing Order 610 of the CPD and 1$ elerted annually. Ludlow Methodist Church registered as a charit 18 March 2019. Standing Order 60713) limits the tenure of church stewards, treasurers or Church Council and Pastoral Committee secretaries and those elected to the Church Council under Standing Order 623 to six succe6sive years (subject to the exception outlined in Standing Order 607(4)). Standing Order 607(1) provides that all oth8r appointments. either those members adopted by the Church Council (up to 15) or elected at the General Church Meetin betseen 6 and 15 . shall be for one ear. Trustee selection meth¢>Js leg a[Ip:)ITileii Dy, eier.11 by) Additional govornanco i$$u•$ (Optional inforniation) TAR Mvth 2012
You may choose to inGlude additional information, where relevant, about". policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisalional structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works,. relationship with any related parties- trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The advancement of the Christian farf(h in accordance with the dodrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church. The adVanrnent of any charttsble purpose of any society, organisation, charity subsidiary or anallary to the Methodist Church. Summary of the objects of the Charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Ludlow Methodist Church seeks to fulfil its mission by.. Offoring a welcome to all to join in conversation, worship and other activities. Helping people to leam about and develop faith and grow in Christian discipleship. Supporting members of the Church family and being a caring community with opportunities to study and pray together. Summary ofthe main activitigs undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objacls (include within this section the statutory de¢laration that trustees have had rogard to the guidanGe issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Ensuring that all aspects of Churth lrfe reflect its open policy and make provision for all ages. Practising the inclusive gospel of Jesus Christ Working with our Christian neighbours in other local Churches, as well as people of other faith and no faith, and with the wider Church family in the Shropshire and Marches Circuit and throughout the world. The charity Trustees have given due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneftt. Addltlonal details of objectives and activities {Optional infomiationl You may choose to include fvrther statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment- contribution rnadg by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year This last year has been one of growing confidence and consolidation as the church settles to a post- pandemic nonn. Attendance at Sunday Worship has been steady, and it has been encouraging to see regulai new faces. We are delighted to welcome a large family for Junior Church on a regular basis. Tea and Worship is much appreciated, and we have re-started monthly Church in the Café discussion evenings. Tuesday aftemoon bible study has bean very well attended throughout the year, including ecumenically, in Lent- we are very grateful to Rev Neil Richardson for leading th8se. A highlight of the year has been the success in finding a new Minister. Rev Denise Hargreaves and her husband Maurice had identified Ludlow as her first choice and, after a very encLJuraging visit, the °match' was enthusiastically approved by both sides and the church welcomed them both in September. Last September saw a conversation and vote on the question of whether to register for same-sex marriagés. The voting was very strongly in favour of prOedIng, whilst recogni5ing that somè members continue to have legitimate reservalions. We mov8 forward in love and sometimes with contrary convictions. Registration documents have now been signed. Zooming of Sunday services has continued, and technical issues have now largely been resolved. There is a core of regular users of the Zoom facilrty, tog8ther wtth others who us8 Zoom occasionally when unwell or away. The Café is Ing well used on most days and is rnuch appreciated. However, following a fall by Edith 81air, we were sory to see her retiremenl as Café Manager and are deeply indebted to her for the work she has cheerfully and faithfully done for many years. At present the work is being covered by volunteers but this is under review. We are delighted that Edith has agreed to continue as a Wesley s volunleer. Zoom Coffee and Chat has been maintained and the group have hosted occasional meetings in-person which draws in many new members. Pastoral support has been provided by the Pastoral Team and Home Communions are tseing held on a regular basis. Weekly Newsletters are delivered by hand, or by post or email, as well as being collected at church. Very many thanks to all who have been involved in preparing and delivering these. We have a new ed5tor of the monthly magazine, to whom we are very grateful. Worship opportunitl8s at Care Homes have been increasing, led by our Community Chaplain and in conjunction with sister churches in CTAL. Open the Book Assemblies are delivered by teams involving our members in 5 local primary schools. As an outreach event in December, we held 'Tasto of Christmas" _ a well- received and successhJl Fayre-with-a-message. Opportunities were available for people to make Chrisbnas purchases as well as to share conversation and reflect on the meaning of lh8 Christmas story. Hands Togelher has continued to grow and has new pmiseS in Galdeford so office space in the church is no longer needed, although the Church ntinUeS to be used for some Hands Together activtties. It has been sad to see diminishin links beeen Hands To ether Ludlow and TAR Marth 2012
Section D Achievements and performance the church, but encouraging to see the Charily flourishing so well independently. Finances are reported elsewhere, but despite horrendous inGreases in utility costs wa are close to target in relation to our budget. We continue to be grateful to all who give regularly, and to our interirn Treasurer, who has workèd with our Administrator to deal with the closing of our bank branch and the lengthy and tortuous process of transferring ol our account. The Church building has been maintained in exlIent condition for which We ar8 Vary grateful to our Property Steward, the property team and the cleaners for all their work. Lettings have retumed to a healthy level and are carefully overseen by our Administrator- but rnore volunteers are needed to help with opening and closing, AV and refreshments. Among regular bookings are the Table Tennis evening. AA and the Mental H8alth Coff88 Morning- all important services to the community. The Caring for Creation Group continues to meet regularfy on Zoom. We hosted a significant environmental exhibition - the Lovin9 Earth Project- rentlY displayed in the Palace of Westminster. There is a plan to develop the cottage garden to make it more wildlrfe-friendly, whilst ensuring it remains low maintenance. Fun in Fundraising has beèn very successful in running events to raisè money for the church as well as to provide joyful soGial and outreach occasions. Church Membership slands at 98, holding steady despite sadly losing some of our much-loved members who have gone lo glory. We are glad that some of our new m8mb8rs have been able to take up active roles in the lrfe of the church. A very Sucsful event welcoming new joiners was held in th8 Summèr. A skittles evening was held as a social gathering for all members and friends. Churches Together around Ludlow continues its regular activities, and now has a Chairfor the year. Some church leaders are also meeting regularly for fellowship and prayer. Blackford has held 4 servkces Sin the beginning of the church year, the Christmas Carol seNice being well attended and much appreGiated. Caynham Chapel has been sold. As this is the last Annual Report with Rev Kim Stilwell as minister, he ! expresses a huge gratitude for all the kindness and care shown to him and his family and gives thanks for the privilege of baing able to serve the Ludlow church. They leave in difficult times for the Church as a whole, but wtth every confidence in the resilience of the faithfulness and love shown by Ludlow Methodist Church members as they seek to continue to Worship God and serve this community. TAR Mard) 2012
Section E Financial review The aim of Ludlow Methodist Church is to maintain al least a £50k reserve to cover a half of Ihe Assessment, Utilities and Running Costs. and Staff commitments. Of the £98,891 total cash funds held by the thurch at the year-end, £13,507 is held in the designated funds of our internal organisations, leaving the remaining £85,384 classed as unrestricted. Brlef statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materialty in deficit Furthor financial rnview details (Optional infornlation) You may choose to ind¢Jde addrtional infomiation, wh8re relevant about". the charrty's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)-, how expendf(ure has supported the key objectrves of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trust•es Signature{s) Full namels) Rev Denise Hargreaves David Harlington Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chalr, etG) Chair Treasurer Date 2rd a 3 TAR M&reh 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO ANO WALES Ludltrw 119th0dt Church 1182508 Recei ts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe perfod from 01109r2022 To 3110ar2023 Unrestrtcted funds Restric fvnds Endowmertt fvnd¥ Totsl funds Losty•8f IDthe rniT•llt £ trt¥n¥r¢¥t£ Mar¥t£ tolh• n••t £ toth• nMrMt£ Al R•e•l 19 Offerlngsand Ta¥ re)¥ InteTrstatEd InV88trIIWI Inwm• Lètvngs L¢gaie$ (XW Incory nrnaL Oryam¥abons 6V,Q61 1.536 20.01J 20,Qt3 21.5$3 9233 7J52 21 mss income AR) 119.302 119M02 124,998 otan Inveslmon sa 119002 A3Pa ments Clr(3JrtAs¥essmenl ShAre Grants and Dallatiuns Repaws M•lnwr IU[a, ete P910n3 59,250 6.QQD B.272 14165 $9.2SO 8,01)J 15,16S 8,782 5,SJ4 14,166 16,687 12J,074 SakRrie8 I Pwre9s Fees Intornal Is5atiOS 1<166 16,6BT 123,OT4 14,1 Sub total 114,742 A4 Asset and inv¢skn•nt Sub total 123.074 f23,074 114.742 Net ofrecwpW(paynMts) - A5 Trnnsfets bekn8en ft&nds A6 Cash funds 148t year end Cash funds th1$ ye•rend 1772 &772 10.254 91891 98.891 101663 CCXX R1 aUnIS(S8
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period UnrestrJ¢ted Ivnd8 to nw••¢£ Rèstrict8d funds to n•¥r•rte Endowment funds 81 Cash funds 16,090 Cknl Finance 84a5d &TrustOPg tsr Aethodi4tChwTrl 42111 Totsl cash ftinds 98.891 Unr8Strict8d Restrtthd fund8 futtds to nw•te Endowm8nt fund• t(nearntÉ FudI0l¢kn •wt b¢1 CThtvalue onal D•ta:Is CurmitYaiiN• ets51s ImWovts kn Chw( Ltharpropty ¢tw Gerer81 84 Ag90ts rolalngd for thg ¢harfty's own UBe 3I6.75T Fundtowhl¢h Ilabll ourrt du• Vth•n duè na Detsiis B5 Liabilitles gned ty one orD twfees on behamofall the tW5tees DAtè of roval s[gnre Print Name 02-ii-23 i •Jo1•rJ P
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ELAND AND WALES Independent examlnerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee81 m8mbers of Charity I72 Ludlow Methodist Church On acC(ntS for the year •ndod 3110812023 Charity no (if any) 1182508 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (°the Trust.) for the year ended 3110812023 Responsibilitios and ba818 of report As the ¢hariVs trustees, you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 lllhe Acri. I report In respect of my examlnatlon of the Trust'$ 8¢counts carried out under sedion 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission urKler section 14q5Xb) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examlner's statement ¢ome to my attention in connection with the examination whiGh gives me cause to beligV8 that in, any material resped: the accounting record$ were not kept in accordan¢e with section 130 of the Charities Ad- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting rerds. or the accounts dld not comply with the applicable requirements conmIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the 8ccount$ give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I hav8 no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should b8 drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to b8 reached. Signed: Date: 2711112023 Name: T Lunt Relevant professional qualbtication(s) or body lif any): BA FCCA MIRPM Addre88: WR Partners Belmont House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury. SY2 8LG IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of conc8rn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give hore brief details of any items that the èxamlner wishes lo dlsclo$9. IER Oct2018