Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start dale Period end dale From 01 09 2023 31 08 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name WEST END METHODIST CHURCH Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1194659 Charity's princlpal address 405 LONDON ROAD STOKE-ON-TRENT Postcode ST4 SAW Name8 of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dat•8 act•d If not for wholo èar Tru8t¢o name Office Ilf anyl Name of person lor body) •ntltl•d toa olnt trustee If an Rev JOE ADAMS LEANNE MARGARET LOVATT NORMAN GEORGE PROPHETT SARA MARIE TOFT MARGARET ANNE SUSAN TATTON SUSAN ELAINE FINNEY CHAIR THOMAS GEORGE BEECH MBE TH UNTIL 28 AUGUST 2024 MAUREEN EDITH PROPHE JASON ANDREW TOFT JOHN BUTLIN SUSAN MARY JONES 10 12 PAMELA JEAN WILLIAMS LESLEY ANN LLOYD 13 14 JENNIFER MARY WALKER TAR March 2012
15 THERESA JOYCE BUTLIN RODY RIGUERRE SUSAN ALISON BROWN MARGARET SEEWOOSAHA 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Names of the trustees for the charityt if any, {for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates actèd if not for whole ear Names and addresses of adviser8 (Optional Informatlon) e of advi86r Name Address Name of chlèf exocutlve or names of senlor staff membèrs (Optlonal Information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of th& charlty's trusts DEED OF UNION (19321 AND METHODIST CHURCH ACT {19761 ADOPTED 26 OCT 1976 Type of governing document How the charlty Is constituted TRUST Trustee seleclion methods ELECTED ANNUALLY Additional governance issues (Optional Informatlon) TAR Mareh 2012
You may choose to include additional infomation, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induotion and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider neork with which the charity works., relatlDnship wilh any related parties., trustees. conslderatlon of rnajor risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall bo deem@d to havé been sinc& the date of unlon the advancement of- 181 the Chrlstian falth In accordance with the doctrin81 st8ndards gnd the discipline of the Methodlst Church; Ibl any charitable purpose for the time belng of any Connexlonal, dlstrlct. clrcult, local or other organisetlon of the Methodist Church: Icl any charitable purpose for the tlme belng of eny society or institution subsidiary or enc1118ry to the Methodlst Church; Idl any purpose for the tSme being of any charity being a charlty subsldiary or anclllary to the Methodist Church. Summary of the objects of the charity sat out In Its governlng document The alm of the West End Methodlst Church is to intantionally bring the Kingdom of God to thè West End area of Stoke-on-Trent and Its neighbouring communities by creating dlsclples. We do thls by equipplng, training and empowering those that gather, to r6ach out into the local cornmunity and creating space that is attractive. relevant and safe. OUT objective is to live out ourfaith through worship and prayer, bible study and teaching, providing p88tor81 care and support to our members and community, and through mission and outreach. TAR March 2012
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the publie bènefit guldance published bythe Ch8rityCommission for England and Wales. We are well known in the communityaround thewest End area of Stoke- on-Trent as a community chLfrch and consequently have a constantflow of people from all walks of life visiting us dailyfor help and support. We are regularly visited by local homeless people, addicts and those in need. Many people who attend the varied activities are from 8 non-church backgrounds. Wo de81 with many pastoral Issues day to day and our pastoral team are diligent and caring, regularly keeping in contact especlally wlth those who are unable to come to Church. During thg yeer we have held a varlety of succ8ssful 8vents within the Community Centr8 includlng: We have facllltated ongoing Contact V181ts for 8 familie8 Wlth children wlthln the authority's Cgfe We have worked with over45 p8rtnerorg8nis8tions Some ofwhlch Include, Age UK. Changes Mental Health Services, Dementl8 Advocacy. Everyone Health, Field House Day Nursery, Herltage England, Staffordshlrè Pollcè, Stok8 on Trent Clty Councll and YMCA, Summary of the main activities undertaken for thè publlc benefit In relatlon to these objects (include withln thls section the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guldance Issued by th8 Charity Commlsslon on public benofit) Over90 Indlvlduals havè been supported through the Communlty Loung& Our Brunch to Lun¢h se8s1ons have had an 8verage of 16-20 m8mbers attendlngea¢h week There h8s been more th8n 1500 vlslts to the West End Cantrè Th8 West End h8$ been 8UPPOrted by 31 volunt8ars during the ye£r carrying out various roles from kltchen to children and famlly groups, increaslng Indlvlduals skills and confidonces. some of whom wenton to successfully gain employment We have held regular groups or activities listed below: Foodbank Knit Together Group Pilates TeaToast and Tantrums Brunch to Lunch Artand Craft Group Ukelele sessions TAR March 2012
Youth Coaching Ladies Mental Health Support Group Place ofwelcome Meet and Eat Stjohn Ambulance Living Room open 3 d8ys a week servlng freshly prepared lood Community Lounge We have held a number of individual Events to include: FourCr8ft Fayres CommunityChri8tmas Meal Heritage Open Day TimothyTrow Memorlal Event Picnic in the Park at Yeaman Strèèt Sesslons wlth B-ARTS Munch Club Holiday 8essions Pumpkin Carvlng Tree Planting with Stoke on Trent Clty Councll and local Nursèry and Schoal Fundraising events for partners Toy Collectlon and Servlce for struggling familles at Chr18tmas We have held many tr8lnlng sesslons lor staff, volunteers and community members: Mental Health First Aid Floristry Money Managemènt Computer Skills Interview Skills Confidence Building Food Hyglene Flrst Aid TAR March 2012
S8feguarding We work to make things happen and the Tru8tee8 are gratefulto the Centre Staff, Church members 8nd volunteers from within the communltyfor all that has been achieved during the year. TAR March 2012
Addltlonal deta118 of obJe¢tive8 and a¢tlvltles {Optlonal Informatlon) You may chooso to Include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on granlmaking. policy programme relaled investment- contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of tho charity during the year Annual Report to the Charity Commission Reportin9 Poriod: September 2023 - August 2024 This past year has been a vibrant and meaningful one for our church and comrnunity ¢enlre, reflecting our continued commitment to serving the spiritual and practical needs of those around us. Our year began in September 2023 with a joyful w•ddlng blesslng. setting a wami and celebratory tone for the months ahead. We also took part in Heritage Month, showcasing our historic building and its significance within the local area. This was an excellent opportunity to connect with th8 wider community and celebrate our cultural and archi18clur81 herllage. As part of our ongoing mission, we supported several annual fundraising efforts for other charities, including Operation Christmas Child, Macmillan Cancor Support, Christian Aid, and BBC Children in Need. These activities r&flect our outward-looking focus and our desire to contribute to causes beyond our Imm8dSal8 context. A highlight of our calendar was our Annual Toy Sarvice, which this year included a special visit from the Lord Mayor. We were also pleased to welcome children and stsff from local primary Schools and nurserle8. All toys collected during the service were donated to children who mlght otherwise not receive a gift at Christmas. This initiative was once again thoughtfully coordinated by our centre staff and dedlcated voluntogrs, We also hosted our Annual Chrlstmas Meal, providing a warm, festlv6 environm8nt and a sense of togetherness during the holiday season. Thls ev8nt Is always well received and offers valuable support and companlonship at a tlme of year that can be difficult for some. Other key events included our Church Anniversary, Coffee Mornlng, and Gift Day. all of which were well atlended and helped foster a strong sense of community. We held several Messy Church sessions throughout the year, provlding a fun. falth-based environment for local families to engage with the church in a relaxed and Indusive way. We were honoured to host the World Day of Prayer, welcoming attendees from other local churtshes along wilh our own congregation. During Lent, we ran a series of film evenings, which were both well attended and warmly received as opportunities for reflection and fellowship. Another special moment was celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary and vow renewal, reminding us of the deep relatlonships nurtured within our church family. The community centre remained a hub of activity throughout the year, holding Craft Fayres during the Chrlstmas, Sprlng, and summer seasons. We also participated in a community tree planting initiative, wilh a tree kindly donated by the local council and planted in partnership with a local nursery- a lasting syrnbol of growth and collaboration. Our centre staff also delivered hollday clubs for local prlmary school children, offering engaging, fun, and supportive activities durlng school breaks. These clubs have become a valued resource forfamilies in the area. rovidin safe, enrichin care for children durin the holida TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance We continue to host a food bank on behalf of the Trussell Trust, offering essential support to individuals and families facing food insecurity- In addition, we run our own food pantry, providing a more flexible and accessible way for those in need to access groceries and other essential items. Both services are a lifeline for many in our communlty and reflect our commitment to meeting practical needs with compassion and dignity. The centre continues lo host and deliver a wide range ofweekly and daily activities, providing vital services to people of all ages- from young children to older adults. This work is supported and delivered by our committed staff and volunteers and Is essontial to the life of the hur¢h. Our ongoing church activities, including worship services, pastoral care. outreach, and communily support, are deeply connected lo the work of the centre. Together, they form a unified mission to meet Ihe spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of our community. As we look ahead, we remain committed lo continuing this important work. VV8 aim to respond to the evolving needs of the community and support all who a¢¢ess our premises daily. Our goal is to be a place of welcome, car8, and hope for everyone we serve. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review We aim to hold 6 months of expenditure in reserve plus a redundancy provision. Our reseNe amount at 31" August 2024 is therefore £65,000. Brlef statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further ftnanclal review details (Optional infomiation) You may choose lo Include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity s principal sources of funds (including 8ny fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the Charity., inv8slm8nt pollcy and obj8clives Includlng any ethical Inveslmenl policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approvad the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signaturels) Full namels) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Rev Pam Roberts CHAIR Date 1210612025 TAR 10 March 2012
CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS WEST END METHODIST Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2024 POTTERIES MISSION Circuit Circuit no. 11115 Registered Charity- Charlty Reglstration number If not a registered charity His Majesty's Revenue and Customs Glft Ald number (The HMRC number is equivalent to a registe 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 register6d Charities are excepted from registration under Slalutory Instrument 2014 No.2421 1194659 Minister.. Church Stewards.. lesl-e Le o..r)..n e Lts.v.q..tL.,..,..,....,.,....,,,.,..,.,........,.,..,..,.......,.........-......................._........................................................................... eri i ts'- Treasurer.. MRS SLISAN BROWN Church-receipts4nd-payments-2024111 lof5
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 WEST END METHODIST Church Unr¢$triGled Restricted Totals thls Funds Funds year Totals last SECTION A year a1 RECEIPTS Note a2 Offerin s and Tax recovered Bank and CFB interest arbd Investment income 17,808 17.808 18,733 23 656 656 421 a4 Lellin 38,496 14,636 71.596 38,496 88.141 145.101 44,733 99,105 162,992 a5 Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 73,505 73,505 a6 la71 SECTION B b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circ¥Jil Assessment or Share 22,397 21,721 b3 Donalitsns 404 b4 Re ails and Maintenance Ulililies (Insurances. water charges. healing & lighlingl Salarie5 & Cleanin 6593 4,703 b5 7498 8,015 15,513 9.586 b6 4,975 26,342 67,805 59,380 12,339 79,734 68.314 22,067 126,795 b7 Other payments TOTAL PAYMENTS 38,681 147,539 b8 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR a6-b8 3.791 6,229 2,438 Total funds brought forword from last year ¢2 89,029 54,692 143.721 c6 107,524 c3 Sub total c1 +c2 92,820 48,463 141,283 143,721 Translers and ad. uslmenls c7 c5 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR IG3+G41 92,820 48,463 141.283 Ic81 143,721 Ic61 SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS (thos¢ amounts are not to be inGluded in total receiptslpayments flgures above d1 Balance brou hl forward from last ear d2 Offerin sIGift8 - reEeived for exleinal or nisalions d3 QfferingslGifls passed lo external organisations d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID Id1+d2-d31 2of5 ChufL-h-YL*clPts-Jr.paYnts-JO?4 {11
WEST END METHODIST Chureh MMARY OF CHiLRCH ACCO NISATIONS REPORTING TO THE CHURCH COUNCIL secmoN E lease follow ltte Guldance Not&s tocom Summary of the Church $¢¢oun15 fDr the yeai ended 31 August 2024 Intemal OrganisallwsTrporing io the Church CouncillChJr¢h Meeiing. Note Ihaiihe lunds of an Internal Organisation would nonNally be Restricled lunds unlgs$ 11 be de¥lyshown th81 lfvey coJid be useo 101 any M&intsJi$i purwse. This $ection Tnuslbe CometeI0arrIve al Ihegross income and expBndiiurg iolals of lh$ ChJrth 11 gross Inctrne exceed¥ihQAeC(UalS te$Id. uieD ihÈ AttiUJls MelhSl3GCoUnting AND A DIFFERENT FORM mu$lbe 10 report lh8 a¢¢wnts IseeMethoL¥¥iwebSlto}. pi¢a$o rtsfprtothe guidan noies regarding transfers bebNeen fhe DlSblct andconn¥ied DIAthCI 0r9gnis•¢ft$. INIEfiNAL ORGANISATIONS Nel Receipl81 men15 Opening ba¢£5 Ro¢¢1 P¥ meDis Ad uSentS 1091 balance¥ c? Sub 10181 ol Intemal an15allons lund5 011 e11 Church 8¢¢ounis Itotals brought lorwaril frorn p&90 2-toial$ ¢olumnl 145,101 147,539 12A391 143,721 141,283 BY CHUR¢H 145.101 147129 12,4381 143,721 141,283 Conllntse on 8 8ep8r8te ehe81 if nec•$8ary and brlng tha 101è18 iofwwd TOTAL RECE1PTS TOTAL PAYMENTS SECT10N f OPENINts BALANCES CLOSING BALANce$ CHURCH-CASH FUN05 HELD 4t 31 Au U812024 Cash in hand Bank CurrenlAccounl 131 195 128.100 B#nk olAcCouNt Cenirgl FlnArtce Board Trusiees lor Meinodhl Churcn Purpogas Olhorfund5 TOTAL- Chuich account¥ Teial funu5 held by Internal Org8ol$allons Ilhech)81ng bai3nce Ioièi (rom 8bovei (É121 143,721 ICOI 141 283 c8 TQTAL CASH FUNDS HELO BY CHURCH 143.721 141,283 SECTIQN Al I Ssptefflber 2023 Al 31 Augus12024 OTHER ASSETS and LIABILITIES Inveslmenls clude EndDwmenl¥ Land & Builoln 4etrfiOte8 ro In$urbrt& vduB OtherA$so1s Loan -slarOUnI 15Lnon earend Other Liabliltes f4 Includeorly Funds held allh2Cenlial Flnance Board 15 Includeordy Funds held atTrustees lor me0d1$1 Church Purp058$ 91 Indude anyoiher invesbMenl$ Inoltr¢8sh dernpniDf TMCP Iw5t5 aG(Kunts 15 15 InLed In Ilnef5 3clS
Name of Church WEST END METHODIST No 11115 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year lo 31 August 2024 have been prepared from the recorils of Ihe Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees. Signature ol treasurer li Name and address oftreasurer SUSAN BROWN. 6 BOOTHENWOOD TERRACE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 5EZ Presentatlon to the Chur¢h trust908 I confirm that the 8nnual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 werelwill be. presented lo the meeting of the Church Iruslees held on .J.l-. Ja'.w.G 202 Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of the meeting p.Atrw.N(..e4.6cQ.6- Dale £ J.6..12 Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of the WEST END METHODIST Church Charlty Numb•r 1194669 Responsibilitlgs and bas18 of report I report lo the Iwslees on my examination of the a¢Gounls of the Wesl End hAelhodisl Church for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on page$ 2 to 3. As the Church's Iruslees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts cairied out under seGlion 145 of the Act 8nd, in cairying OLJI my examination, I have followed all the applicablè Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515}Ibl of the Act. ChuTthreceipt>Thlwments-2024111 4of5
Name of Church WEST END METHODIST No 11115 Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I have not obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Melhodist 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 GL GERALD PARKES MBE Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner Name of firm (where appropriate) GLENN PARKES & CO LTD Address THE MANSE, TEMPLE STREET, FENTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, Post Code ST4 4NW Date PA¥.24 Church-receipts-and-paymenls-2024111 5of5