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
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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)
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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
ne￿Ork 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 adVan￿rnent 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
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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
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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 prO￿edIng, 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 p￿miseS 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 be￿een Hands To ether Ludlow and
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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 ex￿lIent 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-
re￿ntlY 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 Suc￿sful 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.
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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
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGIANO ANO WALES
Ludltrw 119th0d￿t 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
￿n￿rnaL 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*
I￿U[a￿, ete
P￿￿910n3
59,250
6.QQD
B.272
14165
$9.2SO
8,01)J
15,16S
8,782
5,SJ4
14,166
16,687
12J,074
SakRrie8 I Pwre9s￿ Fees
Intornal I￿s￿5atiO￿S
1<166
16,6BT
123,OT4
14,1
Sub total
114,742
A4 Asset and inv¢skn•nt
Sub total
123.074
f23,074
114.742
Net ofrecwpW(paynMts) -
A5 Trnnsfets bekn8en ft&nds
A6 Cash funds 148t year end
Cash funds th1$ ye•rend
1772
&772
10.254
91891
98.891
101663
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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
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fund8
futtds
to nw•*te
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fund•
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behamofall the tW5tees
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Print Name
02-ii-23
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR E￿￿LAND AND WALES
Independent examlnerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustee81
m8mbers of
Charity I￿￿72
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 re￿rds. or
the accounts dld not comply with the applicable requirements
con￿mIng 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
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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