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Trustees, Annual Report & Accounts for the period to 31" August 2022
Romsey Methodist Church
The Hundred.
Romsey,
S05188Z
Chair- Rev Gareth Hill
Membership= 123
The Methodist Church
We take our place as part of the wider Methodist Church, a Christian denomination. The calling of the
Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship
and mission.
Romsey Methodist Church is part of the Winchester, Eastleigh and Romsey Methodist Circuit, within the
Southampton District.
Governance
The Church is governed by the Deed of Union119321 and Methodist Church Act119761.
The trustees are members of the Church Council. Members, representatives and Church Stewards are
elected at the General Church Meeting. The Church Council meets half~yearly, to review the mission of the
church and to discharge its duties as trustees. The Church Council maintains the highest possible stsndards
in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. It continues to monitor safeguarding risks, as well as other
risks relating to finance and operations and to manage them in a5 effective a way as possible.
The General Church Meeting meets annually and is an open forum for members of the church to debate
issues and also to elect and have representation on the governing body (Church Council).
The Minister Ichair of Trustee Body}, Church stewards ITrusteesl and the Treasurer (Trusteel form the
Leadership Team and meet monthly. The meetings consider operational arrangements and matters arising
from the Worship, Finance. Property and Pastoral Groups, together with proposals to the Church Council
(Trustee Body).
Constitution of Romsey Methodist Church Council
Mini5ter5
The Revd Susan KeeEan Von Allmen (Superintendent)
The Revd Gareth Hill*
The Revd Ruth Fry
Church Stewaids
Mrs Linda Pennells
Mr5 Heather Wilma
Mrjason Elkin"
120211
120211
120181
120191
Mr Peter Manning'#
Mrs Cathryn Simons.
120181
120181
Dr Peter Jackson
ChurchTreasurer
Mr Don Sirnon5 #
120121
kcretary of the Council
Elizabeth Robertson*#
120211
Pastoral Committee Secretsry
Mrs Anne Clark.
119991
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Constitution of Romsey Methodist Church Council cont./
fjrcuit Steward
Circuit Lay Employees
Mrs Julia McKinley
Mrs Marilyn Pack (Circuit Adrnini5tratorl
Mrs Irene Bou¥ne Ipastoral Assistant)
Representstlves for particular areas of Church life
Imaxirnum in thi5 section under 50 is 151
Action For Children
Mrs Victoria Barker
General Chur¢h Meeting Representatives
(maximum 151
Mr 8rian Adey
Mr Bob Boume.
120141
120161
120171
120191
120191
120161
120181
120181
120191
120191
120201
120211
120211
120211
Churches Together In Romsey
Communion StÈward
Director of Music
Mr John PÈnnells
120211
120211
120191
120161
Mrs Elizabeth Robertson'# 120181
Mrs Cathryn Simons.
120171
Mr Alan Hill.
120181
120131
120101
120161
120161
Drjohn Evans.
Mr Joe Nurse
Mrs Helen Dltnn
Eco Representative
Local Preacher
Mr John Aead
Mr Jason Elkin
Diane Kir¢gston
Mrs Jane Rogers
Mr David Thomson
Pastoral Comrnittee
Property
Small Fellow5hiplStudy Groups
Women'5 Work in the Church
Mrs CorinneThomson
Mrs Christine J3ck50n
Mrs Cath Davidson
Mr5 Oi Sutton
Children's and Youth Work131
Mrs Meghan ElkiN'
Mrs Katie H3velock•
Sandra Plumb*#
Mrs M3rilyTr Pack
Mr M8rtin Plumb
Mrs Hi13ry Evans
Mrs Heather Nurse
Safeguarding
Governance as per ConstitLrtional PracbQ and Discipline ICPDI
CPD volumes l & 21 htt
www.methodist.or
for-churches
overnall¢e
Volume I contains the fixed texts, including Act5 Of Parliament and other legislation, and historic documents.
Volume 2 contain5 the Deed of Union, Model Trusts, and the standing order5.
Number of Trustees- 37
Minirnum number of Trustees required=
• denotes Church Council members with a turrent DBS disclosure obtained for chuTch or circuit purposes.
# denotes Bank Authorised Signatory
Purpose
The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the date of union the
advancement of-
(al the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church-
Ibl any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, district, circuit, local or other
organisation of the Methodist Church;
(cl any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsiduary or ancillary to the
Methodist Church,.
Idl any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist
Church.
Mission & Vision
From February 2016 we have worked with a core vision: "Our long-tÈrm vision is for Romsey Methodist
Church to be a place of radical hospitality where we Welcome everyone,. open ourselves up afresh to the
Wonder of God's grace, allow ourselves to be captivated in Worship and are willing to share the Good News
of Christ Wider"
Welcome. wonder, worship and wider (the 4Wsl have been the cornerstones of our developing work. From
2016-2018 we followed a discipleship programme, Holy Habits, and duringthat time we were presented with
a Gold Eco Church award from Christian environmental charity A Rocha. This link5 With our aim to support
the Methodist Church of Great Britain to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2030.
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Objectives & Artivities
During the period 202112022 significant effort was placed on revaluating and re-establishing Eroups and
meetings post Covid p3ndemic. The Church Council agreed to the objertive of engaging further with the local
community. A major decision was to maintain the live streaming of services for those wishing to worship at
home and as a means of providing outreach to those not within our immediate community.
Whilst most groups re-opened during this period it was decided that the Wesley Guild and Kids Club would
no longer meet and that alternative provisions would be made in due course.
When it wa5 possible to provide catering inside the Trustees agreed to set up the Beacon Café as a means of
supporting the local community. In addition, 'Breakfast with God, and the'ldeas Exchange, were successfully
launched as regular events held in retail premises in the centre of Romsey.
In alignment with the 'Eco' credentials of the church a major'slow Fashion, event was held to highlight the
impact of the fashion industry on the environment. In excess of 200 people attended and well over 1,000
items of clothing were donated for purchase. A repair café was well received.
At the General Church meeting in July a proposal to grow the Church in 30 50 age group, to deepen
relationships with families. and bring people to faith was agreed. for submission to Church Council in
Ottober. This included a desire to employ a part-time Families Pastor for up to three years. A Growing for
Mission Fund was established to help fund this work itFto which. donations would be received.
Charities sUPPOrted- The Church makes annual donations to Methodist Connexional Funds in support of the
wider Methodist Church as well as various local charities and eco charities. like A Rocha. reflerting our Gold
Eto Church Award.
In addition, the church agree5 to specifically support 3 charities through various events, like the Beacon Cafe.
This year, Church Council agreed to continue the support to the international charity 'AII We Can,, the
national chartty 'Centre Point, and to switch support from the local charity 'Solent Mind. to the 'Minstead
Trust..
Public Benefit: The church mission statement is achieved through a wide variety of worship services.
fellowship meetings. group activities, learning opportunities. and the presence of the church and it5
members in the local community. More details can be foulld on the church web51te
www.romse
methodist.church
Flnance & Reserves:
For the financial year to 31 August 2022 the Church Funds grew by £35,133- £3,081 increase in the General Fund and
£32,051 in Designated Funds.
Rece
Our main source of income is the regular and commttted giving by members and fr5ends- the Offering. This
was slightly higher than 2020121. Gift Aid was slightly higher due to an increase in declarations being received
enabling moneyto be claimed for prioryears. IGiftAid is claimed from HMRCvia the Methodist Church Central
Btjreaul
Lettings have returned to be slightly higherthan pr&pandemic levels. Regular users being=_
Achoiring Voices
o Fitzell Roberts School of Dance
o Romsey Choral Society
U3A
Other receipts were higher than previous year. mainly bec8u5e of the increase in attendance at the Beacon
Café- which now opens on Wednesday as well as Friday, plus the S5ow Fashion event, held in March, was
significant success generating over £1,700.
Designated funds grew as a result of £33.000 being donated by members and friends of the Church for the
Growing for Mi55ion Project.
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Pa
ments.
The largest item of expenditure is the assessment paid to the Winchester, Eastleigh and Romsey Methodist
Circuit. A significant amour)t of the circuii assessment is used to paythe stipends and related costs to Ministers.
and the upkeep of their manses. Circuit AssÈs5mènt increase was in line with budget and refiected the
reallocation of the Assessment across Circuit Churches.
Donation5 made by the Church increased- mainly because of the donation of £1,150 made to Traid UK a5 a
result of the Slow Fashion event held in March.
Repairs and maintenan￿ costs were lower, in line with the agreed budget. laddltional expenditu￿ in the
prior year due to property repairs highlighted by the QuinqueTrnial I
Utilities- hieher a$ 8 result of higher levels of artivity P05t pandemic. The thurch continued to benefit from
fixed price energy contracts through the year.
Othe¥ Payments - higher lin line with agreed budgetl mainly due to increased cleanirbg costs as 3 result of
increased artivity across the Church post Covid restrictions.
ReseNe Poli
General Fund . At our financial year end131" Aug 20221 our General Fund balance was £ 45.543
We aim to rna1nta￿n in reserve sufficient morEey within our general funds to cover approximately three-month's (non-
provisioned) expenditijre li.e. £16.5001 to enable the church to continue its mission should revenues fall away
unexpectedly. WÈ hold approximately £10,000 to cover normal working capital requirements as well as reflecting that
8 key element of income is Tax recovered IGift Aidl, which 15 received in August. In addition, we provision for the
following items of expenditu￿ during the year to 31" August 2023 in support of the work and mission of the Church:_
Ads & Publicity
£300
Agreed donations to Connexional funds & others
£6.000
Ideas budget
£1,000
Repairs & Maintenance
£6,000
Youth & Children Grant
£250
Designated Funds = At our financial year end131" AL*g 20221 our DesFgnated Funds total was £44,449
Designated Funds being funds donated for specific projects or allocated by Church Council to cover a specifsc purpose
in support of our mi55i0n. At the 31" August 2022 these are specified as below:
Fund5 held for Payment to Charities
£318
Growth Fund
£33,015
Make Lunch
£64
Property
Renewal
Tiddlywinks
WLTDO
£5.775
E3.379
£265
£558
£477
Thursday Afternoon Fellowship
Youth & Children Work
£598
Signed on behalf of the trustees..
Rev'd G Hill
Date
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CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
ACCOUNTS
THE METHODIST CHURCH
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS
ROMSEY
Church
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 August 2022
Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey
Circuit
Circuit no
26102
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 Ihe organisation's
charilable status. Methodist charilies in England and Wales that are not registered charities are
excepted from registralion under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.2421
1193935
NIA
Minister..
Rev'd Gareth Hill
Church Stewards..
Calhryn Simons
Heather Adey
Jason Elkin
Linda Pennells
Peter Jackson
Peter Manning
Treasurer-
Don Simons
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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
ROMSEY
Church
SECTION A
Unrestrtct8d Desi9naW Totals this
Funds
Funds
Totsls last
year
a1
RECEIPTS
Note
a2
Offerings 3nd T8x recovered
67,131
67,131
67,034
Bank and CFB interest and Investment In¢otr
191
191
61
a4
Letknngs
7,172
7.172
1,487
as
Other receipts
12,197
35,463
47.660
12,221
TOTAL RECEIPTS
86,691
35,463
122,1
la71
80,803
SECTION B
b1
PAYMENTS
Circuit Assessment or Share
53.496
53.496
48.157
Donatior
10,663
287
10,950
9,701
Repalrs and M8inten8n
458
4.503
9,628
b5
Utilities I wat¥ charges, heatir¥ & lighting, Broadbandl
Insursnce
3,171
3,171
2,497
b6
1.760
1,760
1.641
b7
Other payments
10,474
2,667
13,141
9,282
TOTAL PAYMENTS
83,609
3.412
87,021
Ib91
80.906
SECTION C
¢1
NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
la6-b81
3,082
32,051
35,133
1103.131
Total funds brought forwdrd from last year
41,629
13,230
54,859
Ic61
S4.962
Sub total
Icl*c21
44,711
45,281
89,992
54,859
Transfers and adiusttnents
832
18321
Ic71
¢5
TOTAL FUND5 AT END OF YEAR
Ic3rt41
45,543
44,449
89,992
Ic81
54,859
Ic61
SECTION D
FOR INFORMATION ONLY.. MONEY RE¢EfvED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
(these 3mounts are not to be included In total recelptslpayments figures abov81
Balance brought forward from last year
d1
d2
OfferingslGifts- r￿￿ed for external organis8tions
6.137
638
d3
Offering51Gifts - passed to external organisati￿S
6,137
e38
d4
BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID
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Summary of ihe chU￿h awunts lor year onded 31 Au9USt2D223￿ Inlemal Ownisslions repo￿n9 IDthe Churth Gounclvchufth Ll88t1￿. Note Ihatttr*ftrfs ofan
Intemal Organisaion wouid no￿nallY be Reskntted tunds Un￿SS iteould be shown th8tthey¢OU￿ beused lor any MethQyJistpur￿5tt. This sectsn musibfy
cOM￿etEd to atrive at Ihe9ross irwme arKJ wendAwe tolals of the Church Ilgross ino)rne exce8d$ir￿Arndl$ thresh￿d. I￿nthe Accm21s method of accounbny
AND A DIFFERENT FORM rnu5t ￿ used 10 reporttheaccountsiseg Methodi￿WebSit¢I P￿Se referto thegvid¥nce notes warding transfers beNveen thèD￿t￿r1and
Orn￿￿1ed DithCtOryanI￿tsQn$.
JNTERNAL
ORGANISAMONS
N8t Receiptsi
ents
Openin9
bal7[￿9$
ents
Ad'u$thents
ci¢Éi
baL￿n￿S
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anisstions fut￿$
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brouyht lorward from pa9e
2-totalseolLminl
122.154
87,lJti
Ib9}
35,133
54.859
89,992
BY CHURCH
122,154
87.021
35.133
54,859
89,992
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rf￿B￿ssaryaTh1 bri￿ lh9
total$ fot4war
TOTAL
RECEIPTS
TOTAL
PAYMENTS
SECTk)N F
NT
OPENING
BALANCES
CLOSING
BALANCES
¢￿VRGH. CASH FUNDS HELD at 31
t202Z
C8sh in hand
10
Bank Cul￿niAC¢0Utft
28.744
Bank De
IAccount
Centsl FirTrance B¢a
41.607
61.248
Tw&t￿$for meth￿￿$1 ctutrh Purrnses
Otherfimds
SUB TOTAL. Church a¢¢ourrts
54.859
It61
89.992
Totsi funds by Intemal Or9￿￿al￿r￿ Ilhecknslng
balance w81 from abTrvel le121
TOTALCASH FUNDS HELD BYCHURCH
54,859
89,992
SEcfioN G
Al
1 Septfjtnbgr2021
At
31 Awvs12022
OTHER ASSETS¥ThY Ll￿BILMEs
Invesiments
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tes re knsw2ntt vdlu8
1.826.2B4
1.871.544
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Name of Church: Romsey Methodist Church
Declarations and Scrutiny
I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year lo 31 August 2022 have been
prepared from the records of the Church
d thaJtbey include all funds under the Gontrol of the Church
trustees.
Signature of treasurer
Name and address of treasurer..
Don Simons
Woodley Dene, Braishfield Road.
ROMSEY
S051 7NZ
Presentation to the Church trustees
l Gonfirm that the annual report and accounts for Ihe year ended 31 Augusl 2022 wwelwill be"
presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on !9. 10:.33..
Signature of the Chair of the meeting
Name of Ihe Chair of the meeting
ARL￿ll thLL-
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
ROMSEY METHODIST CHURCH
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of Ihe accounts of the Romsey Methodist Church for the year
ended 31 August 2022 set out on pages 1 to 3. 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 resped of my examination of the Church'5 accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe Act
and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all Ihe applicable Directions given by Ihe Charity
Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act.
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Name of Church:_ ROMSEY METHODIST CHURCH
Independent Examinerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihat no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination (other Ihan that disclosed below") which give me cause to believe that
in, any malerial respect..
the accounting records were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of the Act- or
the accounts do not accord with the accounling records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other malters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
I ha¥￿have not" obtained independent verification of all investmenls with the Trustees for Methodist
Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finar)ce Board of the
Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds} at the balance
sheet date.
Signature of independent examiner
Name of independent examiner . GpAWA•b A h)tsAe{o
G.A,
Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner
Address ..2. HAY£*
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Date
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