## 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| Page | 2 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 Page | 3 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; Page | 4 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. Page | 5 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 Page | 6 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. Page | 7 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. Page | 8 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. Page | 9 ## CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH HELSTON FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS 31-Aug-25 Page 1 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| Page 2 CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600 ## 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| |---|---| Page 3 Central Methodist Church Helston CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600 ## Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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
**----- End of picture text -----**
Signed Church Treasurer **CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600** Page 4 **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** Page 5 ## **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.** Page 6 ## CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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
**----- End of picture text -----**
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** Page 6 ## **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_| |---|---|---| **CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600** Page 8 ## **CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** |£
**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_| |---|---| **CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600** Page 9 ## **CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** |**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_| |---|---|---| Page 10 **----- Start of picture text -----**
|||| |---|---|---| |CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON|CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600| |FINANCIAL STATEMENTS| |YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025| |YEAR ENDED|YEAR ENDED| |Ref. to| |NOTES|31 AUGUST|31 AUGUST| |Notes| |2025|2024| |£|£| |7. OTHER PAYMENTS (Continued)| |(Restricted funds for specified purposes)| |Community meals expenses|2,122.07|1,396.00| |Community support expenses|12,028.93|10,131.00| |Trailer fire support expenses|1,363.00| |Shoes for local children|-|340.00| |14,151.00|13,231.00| |TOTAL OTHER PAYMENTS|24,168.15|27,359.00| |Memo - for information only| |8. Fundraising surplus| |(General Church Funds)| |-| |Gift day|3,275.00| |Christmas Lights Switch on|682.62|765.00| |Flora Day|4,892.59|2,913.00| |-|-| |Flora Day exhibition| |Gifts sale|860.43|725.00| |Rag bag recycling|304.78|51.00| |Book stall|189.48|222.00| |Teatreat|-|19.00| |Other|-|25.00| |10,204.90|4,720.00| **----- End of picture text -----**
**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| |---|---|---|---| **CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, HELSTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** **CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600** Page 12 ## **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. * delete or circle as appropriate Page 12 **CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1207600** **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** 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. * delete or circle as appropriate CENTRAL METhOOIST CHURCH. HEiSTON FINANCIAL ￿ATEmENTs YEAR ENDEO 31 AUGiisf 2025 Independent EMfftln•rfs St•t•rn•nt I hm no Concen￿ hwe come K7v5s no other mattets In cffinec1k￿ the tXamIna￿On to ￿1(h •tt•ntlon shwld be dra￿ In thts rewt In wder to en•bbe 4 prwer under5tandww of the accounts to be re•ch•d. I hm not obtaln•d Ind•wd•nt¥•rtft¢•kn of all Invest￿ wlth theTntstettfor Method15t Chuth Purposw or held In othertrusts. b•nk baL•n¢•s and at the Centrnl Flnanc• Board olthe Method￿1 thurch whbth •r• lThdMdu•lty In of £IO,IXXI It•n thousand pounds) •tthe D•￿n￿sheet d•te. S*n•tur• of Ind•p•nd•nt •MmI￿r Name of Ind•pend•ni •xamln•r.' Zoe R•l•v•nt pr¢f•ulon•l qu•iincatknn ¢1 •x•mln•r: CP¥lA I Certllled P￿AlC *£c¢ythits Auodthl N•m¢ ollbrn): K•mow Ltd AddTe55 '. K•mty4T H¢)uM. W•t•r MI Trrt H•15tt￿ TR13 ¢XW Dth.. 14th J•rMWry 2026