CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period 1° September 2024 to 31" August 2025 Charity name: Duke Street Methodist Church Charity Registration number: 1210877 Ob"ectives and Activities The purposes of the Methodist Church are the advancement of: al The Christian faith in accordance wwth the dottrinal standards and discipline of The Methodist Church. bl Any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional. Distrirt. Circuit, local or other organisation of The Methodist Church. c} Any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsidiary or ancillary to The Methodist Church. l) Any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary to The Methodist Church. Our aims and ob ectives in relation to those es for the activities ects or service5 identified in the accounts ur ublic benefit in articular the The aim is to be a church that is welcomingto all, celebrdtes God's love and provides opportunities for anyone to explore the Christian faith through provision of worship. Christian education. Pastoral care, conducting Christian 5ervice5 such as funera15. marriages, christenings and raising awarene55 of the Christian faith. The church fulfils its objectives by offering worship every Sunday Mornin& this is also available to anyone housebound or ill via Zoom. These services are also recorded and available to anyone upon request. The evening services include a variety of styles. Holy Communion is administered approximately 2 or 3 times a quarter. Tea. Coffee & Biscuit5 is offered after each Sunday Moming service in the Hall for people to sit in a warm relaxed way to engage with each other. on a quarter we join together as a Circuit, either at our church or one of the other churches within the South Molton & Ringsash Circuit to support and encourage each other by worshipping together. The church 5UPPOrts a range of groups that offer both social and other ever)ts, including occasional Sunday lunches, weekly meeting for Ladies, two House groups: all of which encourage social interartion and Spiritual development. The church ha5 also facilitated the Alpha course. The church employs a Children & Families worker who runs with a group of dedicated volunteers, three weekly groups- Baby Bears, Little Bears. Bigger Bears all of which are free Parent / Baby/Toddler Groups and open to anyone in the community and beyond. The Childn & Families Worker also leads the Sunday Club for children.
Achievements and Performance The Trustees have taken note of the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and in particular their guidance on charities for the advancement of religion, when planning their activities. The actions taken by the church meet the requirement5 for there to be an identifiable public benefit or benefit5 and that such benefit is to the public or a section of the public. The church also benefits the public through the provision of well-equipped buildings and facilities which are widely used and appreciated by the community. The contribution of volunteers 15 essential to the work of the charity- Volunteers undergo DBS checks and Safeguarding Training where appropriate. Based on the National Churches Trust Social Value Calculator the Social Value of all the volunteers. contribution is £804.736.69. During the period of this report, we have welcomed several new attenders to services and events. The Church has a good relationship with other churches in the Town and joins with them on some special occasions. Communication of the attivities is provided through weekly notices available at the church but also sent via email to many of our members and adherents. Pastoral care 15 provided through Pastoral Visitors as well as the Minister and sUPPOrt given through visits and phone calls thus offering care, sUPPOrt and friendship. Communion 15 also offered by the Minister to anyone housebound or ill rf requested. The weekly Women'5 Fellowship is well attended prowdinE social interartion. warm space and spiritual development through a variety of speake[5. This offers the more senior members a space to meet with others. many of whom live alone. The Church employs a Children & Familie5 Worker who does an amazing work through three weekly Teddy Bear Baby & Toddler Groups supporting 72 families. A Holiday Club held over 2 weeks during the summer holidays for 5- 11 year olds was a huge success. bringing together 15 adults from different churches to provide an ecumenical approach and a space to Share strong Christian faith. There was maximum attendance on 3 out of the 4 days and a full church on Sunday as families, children and the congregation came together to celebrate. Overall 56 children benefited from the Holiday Club. An Art workshop in the Easter Holidays benefited 15 different families125 children). Mentoring of two young people during the year has been an encourdgement to the church. Toddlers from the Teddy Bear Groups, once old enough are signposted to the Girls and Boys Brigades which run weekly through term-time and continue to help Girls and Boys develop and learn about the Christian faith. The premises is very popular affording good Spa in a large Hall, two other smaller rooms, car parking and level access. This results in the premises being used extensively both by our own church based activities and by other regular community groups such as U3A various groups. Exercise groups, Pilates, Organ & Keyboard Club. Slim & Weigh, singing groups, Art club for Il+ children as well as the occasional requests for e.g. Children's Birthday Parties (many of these are throuEh contacts made from the Teddy Bear Groups).
The congregation supports other various charitable artivities through proceeds from Concerts. Brigades Christmas celebration and through envelope collections. The Minister has links with the local schools and is able to lead assemblies on a frequency determined by the schools. Two members of the church are a part of -one South MoSton- which is a community-based organisation made up of many providers. living and working in South Molton. One South Molton works collaboratively to supportthe heakth and wellbeing of the community- Funded by One Northern Devon. it works alongside other One communities across Northern Devon and Torridge. Significant improvements workwas achieved during the year with the provision of an additional kitchen facility off of one of the smaller rooms. This enhanced the provision for groups who meet in different parts of the building atthe same time. Maintenance of the building is important to us and defects rectified as soon as they become evident along with refurbishment and restoration work- e.g. re-pointing with limestone mortar on areas where it was needed on the main church. Due regard is given to improving our carbon footprint and reducing heat Ioss and wasted energy mitigating the increase costs of utilities. A Property Committee is dedicated to ensure the building is well looked after. Miti ation of Risks These are considered bythe Church Council and General Church meetings with a financial report and summary. During the course of the year any financial issues are brought to the attention of the congregation through the weekly notices. When deemed necessary a Gift Day 15 arranged for any part of the Church's work and mission as appropriate. Professional advice is taken as required. There is a regular review process carried out by the Church Counal to ensure that the Charity is fulfilling its objectives. The Circuit- the umbrella body which oversees the Church, has adopted a safeguarding Policy- covering both children and vulnerable adults, which ensures that all its local churches adopt similar policies. A local Church Safeguarding Policy is in place. overseen by a local Safeguarding Officer and reviewed annually. Safeguarding Tra+ninB, both Foundation and Adwdnced is provided for those who need to do this dependent upon their role. Church members have also received Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training where there is the requirement for them to do so according to the position they hold within the church. Financial Review During the year the Church had total reIpts of £92.938 and payments of £95.923 The trustees of the Church oversee the income and expenditure of the church and monitor the contribution made to the Circuit budget £33.408 Trustees do not foresee any fartors that will significantly adversely affect the financial performance or position in the next year or two. The Church has the following source of funds=
Offerings of the Congregation- either via the weekly offering at Sunday services, by Standing order or regular cheques. Rents from groups who use the premises Fund raising events and a Gift Day arranged as and when deemed needed Interest on investments These sums are used to pay the Circuit a55e55ment. to maintain the large church. hall and ancillary rooms, employ a Childn & Families Worker, Cleaner and pay trdvelling expenses for preachers from beyond the Circuit who ably assist us with leading worship on some Sundays. Reserves olicies General Funds held at 31 August 2025 £28,734 The Church aims to hold reserves amounting to approximately six month's average expenditure. We have considered our plans for the future and have decided that in order to meet our Circuit Assessment and cover our normal expenditure and repair and maintenance costs for the building, we will continue to arrange fund raising events from time to time. Desi nated Funds held at 315t August 2025 al Development Fund £27.418 Our Development Fund is held forthe planned refurbishment of our buildings for community use and mission plans. bl Families Fund £27,305 Our Families Fund is held for planned work with Children and Families. We may also arrange furtherfund raising events in connection with the planned refurbishment of buildings. mission plans and work with Children and Families. Restricted Funds (Benevolent) held at 31° August 2025 £237 Restricted funds are expended on the objectives for which the money was donated. Endowment Funds {unrestrictedl held at 31" August 2025 £39,927 Held by TMCP- Capital can be withdrawn if required. Income can be used for any purpose. This is held for the planned refurbishment of our buildings for community use and for mission plans and work with Children and Families. Endowrnent Funds Irestrirtedl held at 31" August 2025 £2.910 Held by TMCP- CapFtal and accumulated income to be used for the renovation or renewal of a Piped organ at South Molton.
Governance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document The deed of Union119321 and Methodist Church Art {19761 are the overning documents. How the charitv Is constituted - Art of Parliament Trustee selection methods - Eletted by the annual meeting of Church members. Ministers are automatically trustees. Additional Induction overnance issues- Trainin None A range of guidance is produced by Methodist Connexion and documentation of 'The Role of a Trustee in The Methodist Church is available for each Trustee. Structure South Molton Methodist Church is part of the South Molton & Ringsash Circuit. which is itself part of the South West Peninsula Distritt and accountable to the Methodist Conference. Related Parties - None Reference and administration details Charity Name: Duke Street Methodist Church Registered Charity Number: 1210877 Charity's Principal Addre55'. North Street South Molton EX36 3AW Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Full namelsl Reverend Anna Flindel Derek Summers Position Chair Secretary Date Appended to this report is the Standard form of Accounts forthe year ended 31° August 2025
CHLIRCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS SOUTH MOLTON DUKE STRE Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2025 SOUTH MOLTON & RINGSASH Circuit Circuit no. 37122 Registered Charity - Charity Registration number If not a registered charity His Majestys Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number (The HMRC number is equivalent to a registered charity number in teS of eviden of charitable status and may be used to give to donors or grant fundets wishing to see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist chartties in England and Wales that are not registered charFties are excepted from registration under Statutory Instrument 2014 No.242) 1210877 Minister. REV ANNA FLINDELL Church StevRrds: MR R KINGDON MR D PEON R D SMtTH MR K RODULSON MR M BLACKMORE MR R GOVIER Treasurer.. MISS W M SUMMERS SFA Church-receiptS-and-payments-2025_Norrnal 1of5
-ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 SOUTH MOLTON (DUKE STREET) Church Unrestrld•d Restricted Totab this Funds Fur5 Totals last SECTION A year 81 RECEIPTS Note a2 Offerin s and Tax recovered Bank and CFB interest and Investment income 71,139 133 71.272 89,878 a3 4.055 6.192 11,335 92,721 4.139 6.192 11.335 92.938 4,013 7,020 17,072 117,983 a4 Lettin a5 Other reIpts TOTAL RECEIPTS 217 (a71 SECTION B b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 33,408 33.408 30,744 550 b3 Donations 550 550 b4 Repairs and Mainler>an utilities Ilnsurances. water char es. healin hlin 22,142 22.142 14,003 b5 11.326 11.326 10,502 b6 b7 Other payments TOTAL PAYMENTS 28.274 95.700 223 28.497 95,923 26,843 82.642 b8 223 Ib9} SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS YEAR c1 a6-b81 2,979 {6) 12,985 35,341 Total funds brought forward from last year 86,436 1.222 87,658 52,317 c3 Sub total c1+c2 83,457 1.216 84.673 87.658 Transfers and ad'ustments c71 c5 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR {c3+c4 83.457 1.216 84.673 Ic8) 87.658 Ic6) SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO &YTERNAL ORGANISATIONS (these amounts are not to bg included in total receiptsl aymgnts figures above} d1 Balance brou ht forward from last ar d2 OfferingslGifts- received for extemal organisations 1,228 d3 OfferingslGifts - passed to extemal organiSaS 1,228 d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID Id1+d2413) 2of5 SFA ehWchI}I3-ad•202s
SOUTH MOLTON DUKE STREEr ¢bUh MMARY OF CHURCH AC TO THE CHURCH C SECTION E Pleas•1 Sumtn¥ryofthe Chulch axx)unts forthe year erxkl 31 a)25 reKrw Chutth &wtKiVChuK Pleebng. Note thaithe lundsof an Intemal Ikgallisaton rKrfmalytÈ ResitvAed futvts Un becatystw th¥yi>>JbJ LE Lwjfu any Wboft musi be AND A DIFFERENT FORM uj b rerXthe XAXnlts l&WKKSlTrebSitel. Pl nrAes regw trarths arKS cOnnd DIStrorgani$a. INTERNAL ORGA141SA71014S cityny b31gtJ prin &StsVon 141 2.437 Wompns FhIP 1.015 ChMdr8th & Fnili05 Grvu 370 $79 243 e7 Sub to ntwnal Orgonisons e12 rwghtfornaFd from page 2- totals eolumnl 919 {an 9523 Ib9} {cn 87.658 84,673 BYCHLIRCH 1Th).613 13,0911 91.212 38,121 ¢¥nue( 8 ser Sht I[nwad bnrythe tolaLs f0F¥rd TOTAL REcPT5 TOTAL 3ECmON F CLOSING CHUIICH-CASH FUNDS HELOAI 31 In tThJ 83nk CurrentArtyunt 4.914 Ban Aoujunl 81WO 78,e25 Trusteestor FAettK¥J%tChurth 979 Oknerfunds SUB TOTAL-Churthaccounts funu3 by Intefflal Orgar¢sat8 balancetotraifrom atx)vel le121 87,668 84,673 Ice) TOTALCASH FUNDS HELD BYCHURCH 91,212 88,121 SECTION G OTHER AssEfsand LINBKMES 31 Au9M12025 41.781 41.858 Lnd& 8uih . shm0nIts 14 1rLeOnty Furth ¥tuctraI Fir£ Btsird fs IrdLthoniy Fur¥ts atTTU5teesfor Melh*StChurth 30f5
Name of Church . SOUTH MOLTOM (DUKE STRE No 37r22 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these Receipt and Payment based accounts for the year to 31 August 2025 have been prepared from the records of the Church and that Ihey include all fvnds under the control of the Church trustees. Signature of treasurer Name and address oftreasurer MISS W M SUMMERS SOUTH MOLTON METHODIST CHURCH OFFICE, NORTH STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON Post Code EX36 3AW Prosentation to the Church trustses I confimi that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Werefvll be" presented to the meetinq of the Church trustees held on . J?. l.io.kas Signalure ofthe Chair of the meeting Name of the Chair of Ihe meeting Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the SOUTH MOLTON (DUKE STREET) Church Charity Number 1210877 Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the SOUTH MOLTON (DUKE STREET) Church for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 1 to 5. As the Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan wth the requirements of the CharÈbes 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 4of5
Name of Church SOUTH MOLTON (DUKE STREETI No 37122 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 vRre not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no cOnmS 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 investrnents with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balances and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are indNidually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balance sheet date. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner Name of firm (where appropriate). Address Post Code Date delete or circle as appropriate SFA Church-receipts-and-payment>2025 Normal 5of5