**+-** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## **From 1[st] September 2021 Period start date To 31[st] August 2022 Period end date** ## **Charity name: Layton Methodist Church** ## **Charity registration number: 1194986** ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 The purposes of the Methodist Church
of the charity as set out are and shall be deemed to have been
in its go verning since the date of union the
document advancement of: a) the Christian Faith
in accordance with the doctrinal
standards and the discipline of the
Methodist Church
b) any charitable purpose for the time
being of any Connexional, district,
circuit, local or other organisation of
the Methodist Church.
c) any charitable purpose for the time
being of any society or institution of
ancillary to the Methodist Church
d) any purpose for the time being of
any charity being a charity subsidiary
or ancillary to the Methodist Church
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Throughout the year our charity has
1.19
activities in relation to restructured our finances and
those purposes for the organisation to church/community
public benefit, in approach (see annex). This is in
particular, the activities, preparation for the new reporting year.
projects or services All community activities Current
identified in the (Toddler Group, Film Night and Oasis)
accounts. and future are supported. All
associated finances and applications
for community capital/revenue funding
will be kept for the use of the
community and enable the upkeep of
the building. This approach enables us
to assure bodies that all community
activity funding given to the church will
be for the purposes of public
(community) benefit through the array
of activities held within the Church,
Forward Centre funding and Oasis
Coffee Lounge which are all serving the
community needs.
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Alongside our community work the
church holds Weekly Public Services,
Sunday School (known as Friends of
God - FoG), Bible Study, Wednesday
Fellowship Meetings with a guest
speaker. Our pastoral team offer
pastoral care into the community,
which includes offering communion in
the community such as at home,
hospital or in hospices.
In addition, outside organisations are
able to use the buildings such as craft
groups and other denominational
church groups.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The objectives of the Trust are to
whether the trustees reflect both the faith and community
have had regard to the aims and that the church is open to all
guidance issued by the and all areas are easily accessible. We
Charity Commission on are an inclusive church, all trustees are
public benefit obliged to attend diversity and
inclusion training. These objectives are
regularly reviewed by the Trustees to
ensure that they continue to reflect
these aims. In carrying out these
reviews, the trustees have considered
the Charity Commission’s general
guidance on public benefit and, in
particular, its supplementary public
guidance on the advancement of
religion for public benefit.
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SORP reference
No grants are made so no policy is
Para 1.38 necessary.
Policy on grant making
No investments are made or pursued
Para 1.38 so no policy is necessary
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
The church follows the Safer
Para 1.38 Recruitment guidelines issued by the
Contribution made by Methodist Church and all volunteers
volunteers comply with DBS and Safeguarding
regulations and training.
We continually recognise the efforts of
our volunteers, providing them a sense
of achievement and self-worth.
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## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
The church has been able to introduce
Film Nights, extend Oasis opening
Summary of the main hours and make links with local
achievements of the partnerships who use the building to
Para 1.20
charity, identifying the promote the health and well being of
difference the charity’s the residents in the local community.
work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to society
as a whole.
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The introduction of Film Nights was
well received and enjoyed by members
Achievements against Para 1.41 of the church and community. The
objectives set extension to the coffee hours has been
of great benefit to the people in the
community.
Since becoming a charity the church
has been able to apply for further
Performance of grants to enable the work on the vision
fundraising activities Para 1.41 of the Forward Centre to be started.
against objectives set
N/A
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
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Other ## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 £9253
financial position at the
end of the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The church reserves policy is to hold
policy for holding enough funds to meet three months
reserves stating why they expenses. This sum is held in a
are held separate account, to be accessed only
in the instance of existing funds failing
to meet the outgoings.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £2120
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 The charity is reliant on
uncertainties about the giving/donations by church members
charity continuing as a and through our community café which
going concern is supported by grants.
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Many members give by standing order
but some weekly. Gift Aid payment
The charity’s principal also assists to increase many of these
sources of funds Para 1.47 donations. We run a charitable
(including any community café which helps with the
fundraising) running costs. We plan to apply for
grant funding to expand our
community offer.
N/A
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
The charity’s greatest risk is that
ultimately donations from members
A description of the Para 1.46 and financial reserves will not prove
principal risks facing the sufficient to support and honour the
charity charity’s financial commitments. To
manage this risk we are to start our
new financial structure.
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description of charity’s Charitable Trust
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Trust Deed
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Unincorporated
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Appointed by proposals made at the
methods including details Church Annual General Meeting
of any constitutional
provisions e.g. election to
post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
To ensure that new trustees are made
aware of their responsibilities under
Policies and procedures the Charities Act they are made
adopted for the induction Para 1.51 familiar with the charity’s Deed of Trust
and training of trustees and the Charity’s aims and Charity
Commission publications/notifications
are issued to each trustee as received.
The church works under the
organisational structure of the
The charity’s Methodist Church.
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network The church also works with other
with which the charity partnerships.
works
The church has good relationships at
Circuit, district and Connexion levels
Relationship with any Para 1.51 and local churches of different
related parties denominations within the community.
We have commenced talks in relation
to setting up a community forum for
local providers.
The trustees are responsible for the
Other general control and management of
the charity, each giving their time
freely without remuneration or other
financial benefits. Trustees meet
twice or three times per year and are
responsible for decisions related to the
charity’s day by day activities.
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**Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Layton Methodist Church
Other name the charity Was known as Salem Methodist Church
uses
Registered charity 1194986
number
Charity’s principal 3 Alder Grove
address Poulton-le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 8EJ
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Name of person
(or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to
whole year
appoint trustee
(if any)
Marjorie Helen Trustee Layton
Jepson Methodist
1
Church
Council
David Roger Trustee Secretary As above
2
Leach
Robert Leslie Trustee As above
3
Brookes
Margaret Ruth Trustee As above
4
Sellers
Elizabeth Trustee As above
5
Margaret Crook
James Peter Trustee As above
6
Crook
Amelia Lesley Trustee As above
7
Walmsley
Geoffrey Ellis Trustee As above
8
Pritchard
Kathryn Ellen Trustee Treasurer As above
9
Pritchard
Sandra Macaulay Trustee As above
10
Waddington
Joanne Alice Trustee As above
11
Walmsley
Helene Lynne Trustee As above
12
Pickup
13 Susan Leach Trustee As above
Mark John Trustee As above
14
Walmsley
Kate Natasha Trustee As above
15
Wood
Rev Janet Isabell Trustee Chair 21 [st] August 2022 As above
16
Pybon
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17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** N/A Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A** ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N.A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A 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** N/A **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details N/A ## **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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** **Date** Layton Methodist Structure June 2022 Church Hall Pr&School Forward Project Fi nance, Expenses a nd Resources Forwa rd Centre Oasis Toddler Group Safegua rdi ng Combined Reporting Function Services m￿hod1 Worship Fellowship Layton Methodi st Finance IDI rect Givi ngl F.O.G Evangelism Bi bl e Study Pastoral Ourcommunity Layton Methodlst Church Your Church Agreed: 30June 2022 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Yr0￿ Recei 119+95£6 ments accounts ts and CC16a For th? perfiod Irom To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds toth• neamt £ to Ihe nur¢st£ Restrittèd lund• Endowment fund4 Last ygar Total funds th• hoirn8t£ to tho nMrnst£ Al R•c•l GRANTS LETTINGS INTEREST NATIONS B,800 16.6JO 1S,630 10 32.401 34.J29 ross income AR) 48,041 40.441 61,467 Se ¥0• tsbl• •n •• 48.441 A3Pa ment• ASSESSMENT 24.195 14,780 4.J93 1.9•1 24,19J 14.no 4.393 28,rK)o 7,354 13,646 1,660 504 2,100 12,493 REPAIRS & RENEWALS INSURANCE TELEPHONE OONATIONS ISC EXPENSES BANK CHARGES 666 2.874 5,B3S 2.874 Sub total $4.82S a4,825 02,759 A4 A8••t and Investment Sub total 54.8Z5 5U25 62,759 Net ofrncelpW{payments) AS Transfer5 between fund8 A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6.784 11.292 6,784 11,292 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI OWO512023 Name of Chur LAYTO N MtrfHo.T>i.gr.................. No21 Indwnd•nt Eumin•r'B Stat8rn•nt I have rxrn*led myaxamwwkn. I that w m*eY81 manets have o)me le my atttr)tif￿ In (ty)ned￿n valh the ex8￿n8￿￿ I Ich give causeto bditve that in. 8ny malerkil resped". the records wRre ker4 hl 8C(¥Jrd￿e￿th s$¢t￿n 130dthe Act.. rx accounts do ncrt *c¢yd whlh the I haye no corwns and ha%* o)rf*auoss no rtsr m8ft*5in *ith the ewNn8ti)n to ' attention be in trw5 repyt m ¢yder to enatje a ￿*leT$￿n￿lr￿J of the str￿Ul1t5 lo be I h8velkntrvth oti•r*d Th1wdent verrfKztK)n rf Il 1rNes￿￿t$ Ihe Trusteesfor Methodisl chL￿th Purposes or Wd In rAtrtr trust5. bank balarFCeS a￿j fuThts al tnE Central FInal￿e BDard of Ihe MelhodL81 Church which a¢& Ind*V￿￿Y In exces5 of £10.LKIJ I1*) at ba*rKe sheet date. SNJnaiure of inilppwdenl eXam￿Er Name of ndeperxtent exanref." KJIA Rdemi orofe5swal of ￿￿e￿eThI eK*YMt*r. . ........ . ................................ Name oFfirm lTrhhere 8kyoprHtsI.' Jdr•ss'. - Post Cod•.' . ddelè crf ord& a$ 4Fsryro Sw8mt*r 2022 Na￿ rlchurth ..LA Yfa... Mgfplo.D.i.sr. ......... Declarations and Scrutiny I {Xy￿irrTr thai these ReC￿pE ano Paryil based x¢cwnt$ forlhA ￿ar 10 31 Au9U512022 boan pr8parod from the records Clwrch ￿ thai moy fut*ls Lwbjerthe cwyol of the Churdl trustees. Sunature d weap4JrBr.... Narrt and ¥Mres5 of treasurer . P05t Codg.F.x.b. Pw•btt¥iion to th• ehxt¢h IruBt••s I ￿Trfrm that the arn￿ rppJrt and accwnts fvr the ￿or ery￿ 31 ￿￿￿￿12022 werek*ill be" presemeé lo the n￿etIng of Ihe Chuth Irusiees W on... .. . Synaiure rA Ihe (knif frf Ihe rneebvJ". Narne clthe Chaw