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2023-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/2022 Period start date To 31/08/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Upton Methodist Church.

Charity registration number: 1189452

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Religious Activities
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and 1.19 Provides Christian Worship,
Teaching, Fellowship and
Support. Provides a Preschool
Provides buildings/facilities/open
space to youth groups and
community groups
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The activities of the Trustees of
Upton Methodist Church adheres
to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
beneft

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment

Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The day to day running of the
Church and the work carried out
in its name is voluntarily carried
out by its Members and Trustees.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The main achievement of the
Charity is the continued and
ongoing provision of Sunday
Worship Services, Christian
education, fellowship, support
and care. The provision of a Pre-
school, halls and outdoor open
space are of beneft to its
members and wider local
community.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set

Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

inancial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end of
the period		 Para 1.21 Copy of the annual accounts is
attached.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 To cover the Assessment, Heating,
Lighting, Insurance, PreSchool
liabilities for a period of 6 months
and also required building
improvements and general
maintenance.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £76,992.45
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


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
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 General Methodist Church
Charity Trust.
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 DEED OF UNION (1932) AND
METHODIST CHURCH ACT (1976)
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Trust.
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 New Trustees are appointed
from the general Church
membership by nomination and
confrmed via a majority Trustee
vote.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Upton Methodist Church
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1189452
Charity’s principal address Upton Methodist Church 79 Dorchester Road, Upton,
Poole, Dorset. BH16 5NN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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15		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
(if any)
Rev Karen
James		 Chair Circuit Invitation
Committee
Mr Keshento
Burbidge		 Secretary,
Steward,
Safeguarding		 Church Council
Mrs Moira
Thompson		 Steward Church Council
Mrs Pauline
Owen		 Steward,
Pastoral
Secretary		 Church Council
Mrs Susan
Wright		 Steward,
Organist		 Church Council
Mrs Gill Heron Steward Church Council
Mrs Katrin
Harwood		 Treasurer Church Council
Mr Martin
Adcock		 Property
Steward,
Mission		 Church Council
Dr John Ross Property
Secretary		 Church Council
Mrs Judith
Hopewell		 Preschool
Management
Committee
Chair		 Church Council
Mr Glyn Owen Charles
Ballam’s Trust		 Church Council
Mrs Alison
Ross		 Congregational
Representative		 Church Membership
Mrs Jayne
Jones		 Congregational
Representative		 Church Membership
Mr Christopher
Bailey		 Congregational
Representative		 Church Membership
Mrs Teresa
Neal		 G.D.P.R.
Congregational
Representative		 Church Council
Church Membership
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20		 Miss Victoria
Neal		 Congregational
Representative		 Church Membership
Mrs Christine
Snape		 Congregational
Representative		 Church Membership
Mrs Susan
McCormack		 Congregational
Representative		 Church Membership

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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 key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Burbidge Full name(s) Keshento Kevin James Position (eg Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 15/05/2024

CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

THE METHODIST CHURCH

STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS

Upton Methodist

Church

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Circuit Circuit no.

Registered Charity - Charity Registration number

If not a registered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number

(The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in terms of evidence of charitable status and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist charities in England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242)

Minister:

Rev Karen James

Church Stewards:

Treasurer:

Mrs Katrin Harwood

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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Upton Methodist Upton Methodist Upton Methodist Church Church
£
18,411
257
8,523
9,024
36,215
19,469
450
13,861
3,997
2,328
40,105
(3,890)
70,926
67,036
3,178
Totals last
year
SECTION A Unrestricted
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 £
19,203
686
8,335
15,274
Totals this
year		 Totals last
year
£ £ £ £
a1 RECEIPTS Note
a2 Offerings and Tax recovered 19,203 19,203 18,411
a3 Bank and CFB interest and
Investment income		 686 686 257
a4 Lettings 8,335 8,335 8,523
a5 Other receipts 15,274 15,274 9,024
a6 TOTAL RECEIPTS 43,498 0 **43,498 ** (a7) 36,215
SECTION B 20,263
325
12,252
3,442
0
2,075
b1 PAYMENTS
b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 20,263 20,263 19,469
b3 Donations 325 325 450
b4 Repairs and Maintenance 12,252 12,252 13,861
b5 Utilities (Insurances, water
charges, heating& lighting)		 3,442 3,442 3,997
b6 0
b7 Otherpayments 2,075 2,075 2,328
b8 TOTAL PAYMENTS 38,357 0 **38,357 ** (b9) 40,105
5,140
SECTION C
c1 (a6-b8)
NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR		 5,140 0 5,140
c2 Total funds brought forward from
last year		 70,215 **70,215 ** (c6) 70,926
75,355
c3 Sub total
(c1+c2)		 75,355 0 75,355
c4 Transfers and adjustments 1,555 83 **1,638 ** (c7) 3,178
c5 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR
(c3+c4)		 76,910 83 **76,992 ** (c8) 70,215 (c6)
SECTION D
d (these amounts are not to be included in total receipts/payments figures above)
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL		 £
178
2,941
2,859
261
ORGANISATIONS		 £
d1 Balance brought forward from lastyear 178
d2 Offerings/Gifts - received for external organisations 2,941 1,787
d3 Offerings/Gifts -passed to external organisations 2,859 1,609
d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID (d1+d2-d3) 261 178

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Upton Methodist Church

SUMMARY OF CHURCH ACCOUNTS AND INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS REPORTING TO THE CHURCH COUNCIL

SECTION E Please follow the Guidance Notes to complete this page Summary of the Church accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 and Internal Organisations reporting to the Church Council/Church Meeting. Note that the funds of an Internal Organisation would normally be Restricted funds unless it could be clearly shown that they could be used for any Methodist purpose. This section must be completed to arrive at the gross income and expenditure totals of the Church. If gross income exceeds the Accruals threshold, then the Accruals method of accounting AND A DIFFERENT FORM must be used to report the accounts (see Methodist website). Please refer to the guidance notes regarding transfers between the District and connected District Organisations.

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Summary of the Church accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 and Internal Organisations reporting to the Church Council/Church Meeting. Note that the funds of
an Internal Organisation would normally be Restricted funds unless it could be clearly shown that they could be used for any Methodist purpose. This section must be
completed to arrive at the gross income and expenditure totals of the Church. If gross income exceeds the Accruals threshold, then the Accruals method of accounting
AND A DIFFERENT FORM must be used to report the accounts (see Methodist website). Please refer to the guidance notes regarding transfers between the District
and connected District Organisations.
INTERNAL
ORGANISATIONS		 Receipts Payments Net Receipts/
Payments		 Adjustments Opening
balances		 Closingbalances
e1 Upton Methodist Church
Preschool		 171,300 157,440 13,861 (1,555) 49,710 62,016
e2 0 0
e3 0 0
e4 0 0
e5 0 0
e6 0 0
e7 0 0
e8 Sub total of Internal
Organisations funds		 171,300 157,440 13,861 49,710 (e11) 62,016 (e12)
e9 Church accounts (totals
brought forward from page
2 - totals column)		 **43,498 ** (a7) **38,357 ** (b9) 5,140 **1,638 ** (c7) **70,215 ** (c6) 76,992 (c8)
e10 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD
BY CHURCH		 214,798 195,797 19,001 83 119,925 (x) 139,008 (y)
Continue on a separate sheet
if necessary and bring the
totals forward		 TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL
PAYMENTS

SECTION F

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
CHURCH - CASH FUNDS HELD at 31 August 2023
Cash in hand
Bank Current Account
Bank Deposit Account
Central Finance Board
Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
Other funds
SUB TOTAL - Church accounts
TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURCH
Total funds held by Internal Organisations (the closing
balance total from above) (e12)		 23,029
40,503
6,682
70,215
(c6)
49,710 (e11)
119,925
(x)
OPENING
BALANCES		 CLOSING
BALANCES
f1 Cash in hand
f2 Bank Current Account 24,788
f3 Bank Deposit Account 42,232
f4 Central Finance Board 9,973
f5 Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
f6 Other funds
f7 SUB TOTAL - Church accounts 76,992 (c8)
f8 Total funds held by Internal Organisations (the closing
balance total from above) (e12)		 62,016 (e12)
f9 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BY CHURCH 139,008 (y)
SECTION G
OTHER ASSETS and LIABILITIES
Investments(include Endowments)
Land & Buildings(see notes re Insurance value)
Other Assets
Loan(s)- show amount outstandingatyear end
Other Liabilities		 At
1 September 2022
13,363
1,042,522		 At
31 August 2023
13,012
1,190,551
g1 Investments(include Endowments) 13,363 13,012
g2 Land & Buildings(see notes re Insurance value) 1,042,522 1,190,551
g3 Other Assets
g4 Loan(s)- show amount outstandingatyear end
g5 Other Liabilities

f4 Include only Funds held at the Central Finance Board

f5 Include only Funds held at Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes

g1 Include any other investments (not the cash element of TMCP trusts accounts this is included in line f5

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Name of Chu

Upton Methodist

Declarations and Scrutiny

I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 2023 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees.

Signature of treas KH Date 10/1/2023 Name and address of trea Katrin Harwood

Name and address of trea

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Presentation to the Church trustees

I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 were presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 12/10/23

Signature of the Chair of

Signature of the Chair of KJ Name of the Chair of the m Rev Karen James Date 2/22/2024

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the

Upton Methodist Church

Charity Number 1189452

Responsibilities and basis of report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Upton Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages 1 to 4 As the Church’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Church’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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Name of Chu

Upton Methodist

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below*) which give me caus that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exa which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin accounts to be reached.

I have/have not* obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finan the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pound balance sheet date.

Signature of independent e LB

Name of independent exam

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Relevant professional qualification of independent exa MICB

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Date 2/13/2024

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Name of Church

Upton Methodist

Independent Examiner’s Statement

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I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatio drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Signature of independent examin LB

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