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
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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)
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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
ne￿ork 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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..
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Treasurer..
MRS SLISAN BROWN
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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
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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 $ection Tnuslbe
Com￿ete￿I0arrIve al Ihegross income and expBndiiurg iolals of lh$ ChJrth 11 gross Inctrne exceed¥ihQAeC(UalS t￿e$￿Id. uieD ihÈ AttiUJls Melh￿S￿l3GCoUnting
AND A DIFFERENT FORM mu$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 uS￿entS
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
o￿lAcCouNt
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
-s￿lar￿OUnI ￿15L*no￿n
earend
Other Liabliltes
f4 Includeorly Funds held allh2Cenlial Flnance Board
15 Includeordy Funds held atTrustees lor me￿0d1$1 Church Purp058$
91 Indude anyoiher invesbMenl$ Inoltr*¢8sh dernpniDf TMCP Iw5t5 aG(Kunts ￿15 15 In￿L￿ed In Ilnef5
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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.
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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
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