2025-08-31-accounts - Central Methodist Church Helston

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Central Methodist Church, Helston

Report and Accounts

Accruals Basis

2024-5

Registered Charity Number: 1207600

Lizard & Mounts Bay Circuit – number: 37/14

Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HELSTON

LIST OF TRUSTEES and ROLES as at March 2024 and 31 August 2025

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT	TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HELSTON
LIST OF TRUSTEES and ROLES as at March 2024 and 31 August 2025
Name	Role
Rev Daniel P Reed	Chair of Trustees and Presbyter
Mr Keith B Carter	Church Steward and Trustee
Dr Nicholas Gibson	Church Steward and Trustee
Mr Clive King	Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs Christine Kingston	Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs LesleyM Lewis	Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs Janet Palmer	Church Steward and Trustee
Mr Thomas Reed	Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs Helen Rogers	Church Steward and Trustee
Mr Paul Triggs	Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs Karen Carpenter	Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs Esther Deakin	Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs Susan Wardell	Church Steward and Trustee
Mr Leonard Harvey	Church Steward and Trustee
Mr John D Bilkey	Epworth Treasurer,Church Steward and Trustee
Mrs Sarah Reed	Trustee and Epworth Missioner
Mrs Julie English	Treasurer and Trustee
Mrs Kate Morrison	Asst Treasurer and Trustee
Pastor William Reed	Pastor and Trustee
Mr David Colin Combellack	Trustee
Mr Paul Combellack	Trustee
Mrs RosemaryDidlick	Trustee
Mr Nigel Ferris	Trustee
Mrs Maureen Hayward	Trustee
Mrs Anne Pascoe	Trustee
Mrs Pauline Reed	Trustee
Mrs Susan Smith	Trustee
Mr Christopher Smith	Trustee
Mrs Heather Triggs	Trustee
Mr Neil S Turner	Trustee
Mrs ShirleyWearne	Trustee
Mrs WendyHallows	Trustee
Mrs Estelle Turner	Trustee
Mr David Pascoe	Trustee
Ms Ingrid Loyau-Kennett	Trustee

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Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

INTRODUCTION

Structure, governance and management:

We are governed according to the "Cons�tu�onal Prac�ce and Discipline of the Methodist Church". Within the Methodist Church we belong to the Lizard & Mount’s Bay Circuit.

Our governing body is the Church Council, which meets twice yearly usually in February and October. There are commi�ees to oversee Finance and Property, Outreach and Pastoral ma�ers with social and other events organised by the Church Leadership Team.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

PURPOSES

The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the Date of Union the advancement of:

a) The Chris�an faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of the Methodist Church
b) Any charitable purpose for the �me being of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisa�on of the Methodist Church
c) Any charitable purpose for the �me being of any society or ins�tu�on subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church
d) Any purpose for the �me being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church

MAIN ACTIVITIES

The main activities of our church are: -

Worshipping God through prayer, song and other acts of worship
The organisation and resourcing of regular acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members alike
The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups focusing on prayer and/or fellowship and/or Bible Study
The resourcing of pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services
Provision of chaplaincy services to local schools, care homes and other institutions as appropriate and when able
Social care for all

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Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

PUBLIC BENEFIT :

We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Vision of Church:

To be an open, ecological & welcoming family Church with a broad vision; a united and Christ centred Church being committed to growth and change; spreading the faith; to know Jesus and make Him known.

Goals of Church:

To be a healthy, dynamic and growing family of God; integrating new people into the life of the Church; increase the appeal and attraction of the building through focusing on the appearance of the chapel; outreach and servicing the community; letting the building to more external groups; Eco Gold Award.

Achievements:

Community meals: Served on Mondays and Wednesdays with food donated and bought by the Church and cooked on premises by a team of volunteers;
Care for homeless and vulnerable: a shower and a washing machine are available along with free clothing, food, a listening ear and practical help;
Distribution of donated food either from Church or left outside in boxes for all to take; clothing bank: seasonal clothes and shoes for those in need;
Pick up mini bus: collecting those who can no longer drive nor walk to the Sunday service;
Community outreach: regular events where the whole community of Helston and the surrounding area partake in activities;
Eco Church silver award: everything gets recycled and wastage has been vastly reduced demonstrating Christian principles on the environment; regular Fair Trade stalls held by Estelle Turner;
An army of volunteers: from the Church congregation to the Navy and the town.

Fundraising Events:

Concerts & Talks: from the town band or local historians to internationally renowned artists;
Coffee mornings: for any charity asking to hold a coffee morning at Church;
Auction: a very successful and popular way to offload the surplus Christmas presents as a church fundraiser;
Jumble sales: part of a coffee morning or on its own, usually ending up generously handing out the goods, especially babies and children items.

Clubs - Groups:

Pastoral Team: visiting homebound people to chat and pray with them and "keep an eye" on each member of the congregation;
Fellowship Groups: eight Bible study groups held at homes, Church and online;
Church Musicians and Worship Groups: the Church is very blessed to have three talented organists along with several musicians and singers;
Youth Club: two groups 7 to 11yrs & 11yrs + engaging in Christian and social activities on alternate Fridays in term time;
Junior Church: two groups 3 to 11yrs & 11yrs +, each Sunday morning for Sunday school;
Messy Church: once a month, Christian and social activities for children with their parents;
Tiddlers: Every Wednesday in term time, a group for parents with their baby and toddler to share problems and solutions over a cuppa;

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Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

Open the Book: using a book for children of rewritten Bible stories, some volunteers visit primary schools to read them stories and invite the children take part.

Community use of Church:

CAP Debt Centre: advice on money matters and courses to help with job applications and money management;
Community Market: garden and baked products and some crafts on sale each Friday;
Hosting Age Concern: who offer lunch to senior people each Monday;
Busy Bees; knitting and crafting for charities and the community while having a get together and a fantastic Victoria sponge cake;
MP Surgery: the Church offer the area MP to enable them to meet with the community;
Flora Day Dance Practice & Clothing Fittings: where else? The Church is the largest building in town.

Communication within the Church and local Community:

Notices: weekly printed or emailed publication destined to the congregation and interested parties to inform about the multiple church activities;
Central Circular: a quarterly magazine;
Leaflets: produced by Central about Christian festivals, events and activities;
Facebook page updated with news and events.

Epworth Centre:

An internal organisation within the Church; a place for friendship, service, witness and care where we aim to see new visitors and guests at worship.

Groups - Activities:

Stitch in the Ditch: most Tuesdays; sewing and knitting in a get-together in support of women’s mental health;
Four theatre Groups: Act1 on Tuesdays and Saturdays; Helston Theatre on Mondays and Fridays; Thursday Night Theatre on Thursdays; and LAMB Theatre Group;
Flower Fanatics: held quarterly with demonstrations by invited quests;
Care for Carers: once a month, offering carers, and those being cared for, a break around games, songs, activities and tea.

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Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The income and expenses of the church for the year ended 31 August 2025 are as set out in the attached accounts but your attention is drawn to the following:

Income for the church: £165,034 (2024: £141,955)
Income for Epworth Centre: £110,019 (2024: £46,640)
Total income for Central Methodist Church: £275,053 (2024: £188,596)
Money spent during the year on community meals, general benevolent support for the
community and shoes for the local children: £14,151 (2024: £11,868)
Expenses for the church: £120,604 (including *) (2024: £146,593)
Expenses for Epworth Centre: £125,837 (2024: £33,411)
Total expenses for Central Methodist Church: £246,442 (2024: £ 180,004)
Donations and gifts £3160.44* (from general church funds). (2024: £3,843)
In addition, the church donated £7,955 (2024: £3,160) to other charities from events and collections during the year, as set out below: Church Charity Donations from events and collections (goods and money) were made to: Action for Children; All We Can ; Transform Trade; World Vision; Easter Offering, Children’s Hospice South West, Cornwall Hospice Care, Penzance Charities, Flora Day Association, Shelterbox for Lent, CAP, Fairtrade Foundation.

RESERVES

Fund balances

As at 31 August 2025 cash and bank balances held by the church were £170,547 (2024: £115,445) but this includes £6,720 held for restricted purposes. £134,821 in general funds gives approximately 12 months’ cover for expenditure in an average year.

Trustee’s Annual Report on Finance and Governance

Basis of prepara�on and legal framework

The Charity’s annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 have been prepared in accordance with SORP(FRS102) as updated, being the current version of Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es: Statement of Recommended Prac�ce.

Full Name of Charity/Church: Central Methodist Church, Helston

Registra�on Charity Number: 1207600

Date of original registra�on: 25 March 2024 Treasurer: Jules English Independent examiner: Zoe Simmons Investment Bankers: Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church & Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes

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Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

Public Beneft

Structure, Governance and Management

The governing document for the Church is the Deed of Union (1932) and Methodist Church Act (1976)

Detailed governance arrangements are outlined within the Cons�tu�onal Prac�ce and Discipline of the Methodist Church by order of the annual conference (CPD).

Day to day management of the church is undertaken by the Church Leadership team along with the Minister.

The Trustees are appointed at the Annual Church Mee�ng.

Trustees' Responsibili�es

that give a true and fair view of the Church's financial ac�vi�es during the year and of its financial posi�on at the end of the year and to prepare an annual report for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees have:

selected suitable accoun�ng policies and applied them consistently using the accruals method
made judgements and es�mates that are reasonable and prudent
followed the applicable SORP and accoun�ng standard, SORP(FRS102) as updated
adopted the going concern basis

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accoun�ng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any �me the financial posi�on of the Church and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and ensuring their proper applica�on under charity law, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preven�on and detec�on of fraud and other irregulari�es.

Trustee Training

and the role of Trustees is given to the Church Trustees at various mee�ngs and/or training sessions.

Related Par�es

The Church is part of the Lizard & Mount’s Bay Circuit, which is part of the South West Peninsula District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. None of the trustees made a gi� of land or substan�al other asset to the Church during the year or seek to influence the Trustees.

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Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

Risk Management

required. There is a regular annual review process undertaken and recorded.

Income and Expenditure is being monitored in total and is compared with the approved annual budget on a half yearly basis to detect trends as part of the risk management process to avoid unforeseen calls on reserves.

Safeguarding

Every person has a value and dignity which comes directly from the crea�on of male and female in God’s own image and likeness. Chris�ans see this poten�al as fulfilled by God’s re-crea�on of us in Christ. Among other things this implies a duty to value all people as bearing the image of God and therefore to protect them from harm.

Methodist Connexional prac�ce outlines commitment to the following principles:

the care and nurture of, and respec�ul pastoral ministry with, all children, young people and adults
the safeguarding and protec�on of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable
the establishing of safe, caring communi�es which provide a loving environment where there is informed vigilance as to the dangers of abuse.
We will carefully select and train all those with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles, including the use of criminal records disclosures and registra�on with the relevant ve�ng and barring schemes.
We will respond without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, coopera�ng with the police and local authority in any inves�ga�on.
appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.
We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a posi�on of trust.
• We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authori�es, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
In all these principles we will follow legisla�on, guidance and recognised good prac�ce

Central Methodist Church Helston commits itself to ensuring the implementa�on of Connexional Safeguarding Policy; government legisla�on, guidance and safe prac�ce in the circuit and in the churches.

Central Methodist Church Helston commits itself to the provision of support, advice and training for lay and ordained persons that will ensure people are clear and confident about their roles and responsibili�es in safeguarding and promo�ng the welfare of children and adults who may be vulnerable.

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Central Methodist Church, Helston – 2024-25

Reserves Policy

The Reserves Policy for the Church is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to six months’ average expenditure. The Designated Property Fund should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on the church building to be able to con�nue, in the short term, funding planned ac�vi�es in the event of any inability to raise the full expenses including the assessment payable to the Circuit. We have only one direct employees below NI/tax threshold and therefore no requirement to provide for redundancy.

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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HELSTON FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

31-Aug-25

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CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600

Central Methodist Church Helston

Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2025

Notes to the account s Income 1 Offerings 2 Donations 3 Wedding & Funeral Donations 4 Bequests 5 Gift aid 6 Interest and investment income 7 Lettings (Chapel) 8 Lettings (Wedding & Funeral) 9 Donation for use of premises (Chapel) 10 Fundraising 1 11 Other charitable income 2 12 Sub Total income 13 Internal organisations (Epworth) 14 Total income Expenditure 15 Circuit assessment or share 16 Grants and donations 3 17 Property maintenance 4 18 Insurance,utilities etc 5 19 Depreciation 20 Other Payments 7 21 Capital expenditure 22 Sub Total charitable expenditure 23 Internal organisations (Epworth) 24Total charitable expenditure 25 Gains/(losses) on monetary investments 26 Gains/(losses) on investment properties 27Net income/(expenditure) 28 Transfers between funds 29 Other gains/(losses) 30Net movement in funds 33. Total funds brought forward (C&E) 24 Total funds carried forward	General Fund (Unrestricted) Designated Funds (unrestricted) Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2024-25 £ £ £ £ £ 94,396 94,396 7,166 7,166 2,049 2,049 0 21,463 21,463 4,038 4,038 2,598 2,598 148 148 3,448 3,448 10,909 13,597 24,506 5,223 - 5,223 151,437 - 13,597 - 165,034 36,409 29,189 44,421 110,019 187,846 29,189 58,018 - 275,053 53,500 53,500 2,948 2,948 18,069 206 18,276 20,583 20,583 0 9,717 14,151 23,868 1,429 1,429 104,818 - 15,787 - 120,604 12,126 33,437 80,275 125,837 116,943 33,437 96,061 - 246,442 0 0 70,903 4,248 - 38,043 - - 28,611 0 0 70,903 4,248 - 38,043 - - 28,611 97,717 11,260 43,699 - 152,677 168,620 7,012 5,656 - 181,288	2023-4 £ 86,087 4,711 3,414 0 17,429 3,304 4,748 0 2,911 15,101 4,252 141,955
		46,640
		188,596 53,555 3,843 34,415 22,491 0 27,359 4,931 146,593
		33,411
		180,004 0 0 8,592 0 0 8,592 152,677

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Central Methodist Church Helston

Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31 August 2024

Notes to
the
accounts
Income
1 Offerings
2 Donations
3 Wedding & Funeral Donations
4 Bequests
5 Gift aid
6 Interest and investment income
7 Lettings (Chapel)
8 Lettings (Wedding & Funeral)
9 Donation for use of premises (Chapel)
10 Fundraising
11 Other charitable income
12 Sub Total income
13 Internal organisations (Epworth)
14 Total income
Expenditure
15 Circuit assessment or share
16 Grants and donations
17 Property maintenance
18 Insurance,utilities etc
19 Depreciation
20 Other Payments
21 Capital expenditure
22 Sub Total charitable expenditure
23 Internal organisations (Epworth)
24Total charitable expenditure
25 Gains/(losses) on monetary investments
26 Gains/(losses) on investment properties
27Net income/(expenditure)
28 Transfers between funds
29 Other gains/(losses)
30Net movement in funds
31 Total funds brought forward (Central)
32 Total funds brought forward (Epworth)
23 Total funds carried forward

General Fund
(Unrestricted)
Designated
Funds
(unrestricted)
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total 2023-
24
£
£
£
£
£
86,087
86,087
4,711
4,711
3,414
3,414
0
17,429
17,429
3,304
3,304
4,748
4,748
0
2,911
2,911
5,623
9,478
15,101
4,252
4,252
132,477
-
9,478
-
141,955
16,114
30,527
46,640
148,591
-
40,005
-
188,596
53,555
53,555
3,696
147
3,843
34,415
34,415
22,491
22,491
0
14,129
13,231
27,359
4,881
50
4,931
133,165
-
13,428
-
146,593
11,767
16,630
5,015
33,411
144,932
16,630
18,442
-
180,004
0
0
3,659
16,630
-
21,562
-
8,591.53
0
0
3,659
16,630
-
21,562
-
8,591.53
96,921
9,161
106,081
2,863
-
27,890
12,977
38,004
97,717
11,260
43,699
-
152,677

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Central Methodist Church Helston

CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600

Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025

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General Fund Designated Restricted Endowment Totals 2025 Totals 2024
(Unrestricted) Funds Funds Funds
Notes to the (Unrestricted)
Accounts £ £ £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Church building and other property 750,000 750,000 750,000
Investments
0
Total fixed assets 750,000 0 0 0 750,000 750,000
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments 10 29,006 29,006 17,702
Loans by the Churches 0 0
Investments with TMCP 16,079 16,079 15,394
Central Finance Board Deposits Central 99,206 99,206 60,560
Cash at Bank Central 19,027 1,464 5,256 25,747 20,283
Cash in hand 509 509 1,506
Sub Total Current Assets 163,827 1,464 5,256 0 170,547 115,445
Central Finance Board Deposits Epworth 19,741 7,869 2,635 30,246 40,168
Cash at Bank Epworth 4,393 4,393 11,065
Total current assets 187,961 9,333 7,892 0 205,186 166,678
Current liabilities
Creditors (due in under 1 year) 10 6,825 6,825 1,344
Grants payable within 2025-26 0 0
Total current liabilities 6,825 0 0 0 6,825 1,344
Net current assets/liabilities 181,136 9,333 7,892 0 198,360 165,334
Total assets less current liabilities 931,136 9,333 7,892 0 948,360 915,334
Long term liabilities (due after more than
one year)
Grants payable after 2025-26 0
Loans to the Church 0
0
Net assets 931,136 9,333 7,892 0 948,360 915,334
Funds of the Church
General Fund (Unrestricted) 931,136 931,136 922,308
Designated Funds (Unrestricted) 9,333 9,333 13,865
Total Unrestricted Funds 940,469 936,173
Restricted Funds 7,892 7,892 43,699
Endowment Funds 0 0
Total Funds 931,136 9,333 7,892 0 948,360 979,872
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Signed

Church Treasurer

CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600

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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (For the EPWORTH CENTRE only - see page 1 for the Church) THESE TRANSACTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE CHURCH (shown on page 1)

EPWORTH CENTRE (INTERNAL ORGANISATION OF CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH)

Ref. to Notes RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts: Grants and Donations Friends of Epworth Centre Tax recovered in year Investment income: Interest received Lettings: Lettings (Epworth) Other Receipts: Fundraising Other receipts: Ticketed events Mission initiatives Food/bar sales Other income TOTAL RECEIPTS	2025 UNRESTRICTED FUND Sensory Play Fund Warm Spaces Grant Town Council Eco CAP Storehouse Fund New Seating Fund New Seating Fund Fund for Property Refurbishment and Staff Costs General Epworth Centre TOTAL £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ - 600.00 500.00 33,627.19 304.10 22,216.43 1,510.00 58,757.72 - - - - 370.00 370.00 - - - - - - - 600.00 500.00 - 33,627.19 304.10 22,216.43 1,880.00 59,127.72 - - - - - - - 2,078.00 2,078.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27,107.50 27,107.50 - - 9,164.30 3,775.69 - 12,939.99 - - 529.58 2,892.65 - 3,422.23 - - - - 206.85 206.85 - - - - 4,361.46 4,361.46 - - - - - - - - - - 9,693.88 6,668.34 - 4,568.31 20,930.53 - 600.00 500.00 - 43,321.07 6,972.44 22,216.43 35,633.81 109,243.75 RESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS	TOTAL £ 12,868.00 355.00 - 13,223.00 168.00 11,084.00 11,084.00 15,121.00 2,856.00 345.00 3,666.00 179.00 22,166.00 46,640.00 *2024*

CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600

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YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (For the EPWORTH CENTRE only - see page 1 for the Church) THESE TRANSACTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE CHURCH

(shown on page 1)

EPWORTH CENTRE (INTERNAL ORGANISATION OF CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH)

Ref. to Notes PAYMENTS Repairs & maintenance E Utilities incl. insurance F Capital expenditure G Other payments: Missioner Food/bar costs Fundraising costs Donations repaid at donor's request Other costs H TOTAL PAYMENTS =E + F + G+ H Total (deficit)/ funds brought forward from last year Page 5 Internal Transfers Page 5 Total funds carried forward Page 5 EXCESS (PAYMENTS OVER RECEIPTS)/ RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR	2025 UNRESTRICTED FUND Sensory Play Fund Warm Spaces Grant Town Council Eco CAP Storehouse Fund New Seating Fund New Seating Fund Fund for Property Refurbishment and Staff Costs General Epworth Centre TOTAL £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ - - 500.00 - - 296.82 9,699.15 1,000.00 11,495.97 - 600.00 - - - - - 8,566.32 9,166.32 - - - 610.52 78,564.06 8,006.34 - 741.05 87,921.97 - - - 13,264.13 - 13,264.13 - - - - 1,418.03 1,418.03 2,034.84 2,034.84 135.68 400.46 536.14 - - - - - - - - - - - 2,170.52 13,264.13 1,818.49 17,253.14 - 600.00 500.00 610.52 78,564.06 10,473.68 22,963.28 12,125.86 125,837.40 - - - 610.52 - 35,242.99 - 3,501.24 - 746.85 - 23,507.95 (16,593.65) 1,572 0 0 2,174 34,743 2,444 8,616 1,684 51,233 -500 500 1,058 1,572 0 0 1,063 0 0 7,869 25,192 34,639 RESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS	*2024* TOTAL £ 4,583.00 9,412.00 4,761.00 12,047.00 1,234.00 200.00 700.00 474.00 14,655.00 33,411.00 13,229.00 38,004 51,233

NOTE: For the full picture of Receipts and Payments for Central Methodist Church, the transactions on pages 1, 2 and 3 need to be added together.

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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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MOVEMENT OF FUNDS DURING THE YEAR ( CENTRAL Balance at Receipts Payments Balance at 31
METHODIST CHURCH ) 31 August August 2025
2024
RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES
Organ fund 100.00 - 206.40 - 106.40 To be paid by general funds
Community meals 2,418.00 1,835.73 2,122.07 2,131.66
Community support including 1,892.00 11,049.12 12,028.93
Cornwall Community Grant 1,000.00
Sainsburys Neighbourly Grant 500.00
Lidl Toy Grant 230.00
Total Community Support 1,892.00 12,779.12 12,028.93 2,642.19
Shoes for local children fund 801.00 - - 801.00
World Vision contributions - 214.50 426.80 - 212.30 To be paid by general funds
5,211.00 14,829.35 14,784.20 5,256.15
GENERAL CHURCH FUNDS 92,532.00 151,437.46 105,117.51 138,851.95
TOTAL CHURCH FUNDS (Page 1) 97,743.00 166,266.81 119,901.71 144,108.10
MEMO ONLY:
UNRESTRICTED
DESIGNATED FUNDS (Money set aside by the church but not restricted by law so can be moved to other purpose)
Youth & Children 1,459.00 929.76 172.64 2,216.12
Mission Fund 1,146.00 1,268.61 3,167.15 - 752.54 To be paid by general funds
2,605.00 2,198.37 3,339.79 1,463.58
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL CHURCH FUNDS 89,927.00 149,239.09 101,777.72 137,388.37
GENERAL CHURCH FUNDS 92,532.00 151,437.46 105,117.51 138,851.95
MOVEMENT OF FUNDS DURING THE YEAR ( EPWORTH Balance at Receipts Payments Transfers at Balance at
CENTRE ) 31 August Donor's 31 August
2024 request 2025
RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES
Town Council eco grant - 500 500.00 -
CAP Storehouse Fund 2,174.00 610.52 -500 1,063.48
Warm Spaces Grant - 600 600 -
Sensory Play Fund 1,572.00 - - - 1,572.00
New Seating Fund 34,742.99 43,321.07 78,564.06 500.00 -
38,488.99 44,421.07 80,274.58 - 2,635.48
DESIGNATED FUNDS (See * note above)
New Seating Fund 2,443.71 6,972.44 10,473.68 1,057.53 -
Property Refurbishment and Staff Costs 8,616.05 22,216.43 23,760.00 - 7,072.48
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL EPWORTH FUNDS 1,684.00 42,552.34 18,247.15 (1,057.53) 24,931.66
TOTAL EPWORTH FUNDS (Page 3) 51,232.75 116,162.28 132,755.41 - 34,639.62
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To be allocated to Community Support as it is used to supply shoes to fam To be paid by general funds

CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600

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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

NOTES 1.Fundraising receipts General Church Funds: Christmas Eve Collection Christmas Lights Switch on Flora Day Flora Day exhibition Teatreat Gifts sale Rag bag recycling Bric a brac sold Book stall Market Youth Group Tiddlers History Group Bowling Club Raffle Restricted Funds for specified purposes: Organ fund Community meals Community support Shoes for children fund Capital expenditure World Vision contributions TOTAL FUNDRAISING RECEIPTS 2.Other receipts General Church Funds: Trewennack water rates refund (account closed) Community Mission Week Refreshment costs recharged for Wellspring Contributions towards Discipleship costs Contribution towards Funeral refreshments Other (VAT refund etc) Contributions towards Youth and childrens costs Page6 Ref. to Notes	£ 129.06 682.62 4,892.59 - - 860.43 304.78 1,276.70 189.48 1,149.21 103.30 826.46 92.25 402.22 10,909.10 - 1,835.73 11,549.12 - - 212.30 13,597.15 24,506.25 - 1,268.61 132.50 281.40 3,540.55 - 5,223.06 YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025	£ 766.00 3,439.00 - 150.00 970.00 51.00 25.00 222.00 5,623.00 100.00 1,842.00 6,198.00 1,141.00 50.00 147.00 9,478.00 15,101.00 712.00 1,828.00 15.00 205.00 1,492.00 4,252.00 YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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£
NOTES
3.Donations
General Church Funds:
Helston & Wendron Churches Together
50.00
Contribution to Circuit Youth Worker Salary
1,500.00
426.80
CAP donation
-
Circuit charities
532.48
Gifts
438.86
2,948.14
Restricted funds for specified purposes:
World Vision donations covered by receipts
1
212.30
TOTAL DONATIONS
3,160.44
4. Repairs & Maintenance
General church funds:
Helston property costs
10,239.86
Refurbish downstairs toilets
-
Organ tuning and repairs not covered by receipts
-
Lift servicing and insurance
734.76
Cleaning and caretaking
7,094.71
18,069.33
Restricted funds for specified purposes:
Organ repairs covered by receipts
206.40
206.40
TOTAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
18,275.73
5. Utilities including insurance
General church funds:
Gas
3,730.53
Electricity
6,042.40
Water
3,648.00
Insurance
7,161.96
Trewennack water rates (ceased in year)
-
20,582.89
6. Capital expenditure
General church funds:
-
Restricted funds for specified purposes:
1
1,429.46
1,429.46
Furniture and equipment purchases (covered by
receipts)
Ref. to
Notes
YEAR ENDED
31 AUGUST
2025
World Vision Sponsorship not covered by receipts
Furniture and equipment purchases (not covered by
receipts)

£
50.00
1,500.00
616.00
Balance from Page 11
600.00
500.00
Balance from Page 11
430.00
3,696.00
147.00
3,843.00
6,660.00
23,440.00
-
2,169.00
2,146.00
34,415.00
-
-
34,415.00
6,223.00
6,803.00
2,208.00
6,952.00
305.00
22,491.00
4,881.00
50.00
4,931.00
YEAR ENDED
31 AUGUST
2024

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NOTES 7. OTHER PAYMENTS Fundraising expenses: (General Church Funds) Christmas lights expenses Teatreat expenses Pig roast expenses Flora Day expenses Flora Day association Organ recital expenses Gifts sale expenses Community Week expenses Fundraising general Other payments: (General Church Funds) Share of Benevolence Worker Salary Catering supplies Photocopying and stationery Bank charges Copyright & software licences Royal British Legion General Publicity Training costs Independent Examiner fee Hanging baskets Worship expenses Mission and outreach expenses Discipleship expenses Social Responsibility expenses Youth and Childrens expenses Page 6 Pastoral expenses Trust Admin. Charge TOTAL OTHER PAYMENTS (General Church Funds) Ref. to Notes	£ 149.12 - 1,189.00 851.03 - - 1,230.53 242.75 3,662.43 1,500.00 953.18 - 259.34 929.69 - - 589.00 422.60 1,936.62 802.80 - 172.64 288.85 - 6,354.72 10,017.15 YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025	£ 1.00 131.00 - 526.00 - - 245.00 904.00 2,635.00 798.00 427.00 196.00 1,057.00 25.00 474.00 309.00 100.00 98.00 37.00 5,087.00 1,312.00 96.00 427.00 105.00 42.00 13,225.00 14,129.00 YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600 Page 11 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

NOTES Memo - for information only 9. Monies raised for external organisations (and passed on within the year unless otherwise stated) CENTRAL All We Can Gaza Appeal Easter Offering World day of Prayer Christmas Service (Action for Children) Transform Trade MHA Childrens Hospice South West Circuit charities Rev Diane leaving gift Cornwall Hospice Care World Vision Penzance Charities Flora Day Association Shelterbox for Lent CAP Blessing Fund Fairtrade Foundation District Ministers Theresa Church secretary leaving gift Summary: Balances brought forward from last year: Amounts raised in the year Gift Aid included in church claim attributed to charities Amounts passed on in the year Balance included in Receipts Ref. to Notes	£ 280.31 - 451.00 305.95 174.70 67.33 280.56 - 3,045.47 214.50 1,008.88 851.03 593.30 248.03 70.00 91.00 273.00 7,955.06 403.80 7,955.06 9,105.06 - 746.20 - YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025	£ 508.00 272.00 335.00 223.00 259.00 146.00 268.00 403.80 643.00 105.00 - - - - 3,160.80 - 3,160.80 333.00 3,090.00 - 403.80 YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024	9. Monies sent to external organisations This year 280.31 - 451.00 - 305.95 175.00 - 471.13 403.80 Duck race last year 813.04 532.48 Balance on Page 7 3,045.47 - 426.80 212.30 Balance on Page 7 1,010.00 Rounded up 851.03 593.30 248.03 70.00 91.00 273.00 9,105.06

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Declarations and Scrutiny

I confirm that these Accrual based accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees.

Signature of treasurer: ________

Date: 21/01/2026

Name and address of treasurer JULIE ENGLISH

6 PRAA COVE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE TR20 9SD

Presentation to the Church trustees

I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 were/will be* presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on ……………..

Signature of the Chair of the meeting: ___________

Name of the Chair of the meeting: REV DANIEL P REED

Date: 21/01/2026

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HELSTON

Charity Number …1207600

Responsibilities and basis of report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HELSTON for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 1 to 9. 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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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Declarations and Scrutiny

I confirm that these Accrual based accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees.

I ,�u1,J c!':{/t-vJ t'\,.

Signature of treasurer: _ { __ __

Date: 21/01/2026

Name and address of treasurer JULIE ENGLISH

6 PRAA COVE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE TR20 9SD

Presentation to the Church trustees

I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 were/will be* presented to the meeting of the Church trustees held on 9 September 2026

Name of the Chair of the meeting: REV DANIEL P REED

Date: 09/02/2026

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HELSTON

Charity Number …1207600

Responsibilities and basis of report

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