Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Zephaniah Music Trust Other names Gharity is known by Zephaniah Trust Registered charity number (if any) 1036478 Charity's principal address 2a Norwood Road Shipley West Yorkshire Postcode BD18 2AZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee (if an Mr John Mark Allison Mr Adam Syrop Mrs Karen Lobley Rev Stuart Stobart Rev Dr Tracey Raistrick Rachel Harvey Chair 01.02.23 - present 01.02.23- 16.7.24 Trustee Vice Chair Trustee 08.06.22- Present Trustee 08.06.22- Present Trustee 08.06.22 - Present Trustee 08.06.22 - Present Trustee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if anyi (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR Marth 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Trust Deed (dated 28.02.1994) Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods Appointed by current trustees Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the Gharity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and prOdureS to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities To advance the Christian religion, in particular in the UK, particularly by means of the medium of music and song and through the assisting of Christian musicians engaged in charitable activities promoting the said objects. Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Through salaries and grants, the Trust supports Christian workers who visit schools, churches and community groups to provide assemblies, lessons, workshops and performances, running both one-off and ongoing art-based projects. Our workers also run a series of regular events throughout the year to which school groups and others are invited. Through this work, the Trust supports schools, churches. and community groups in exploring questions of faith, and helping to build understanding and community cohesion. The work in schools directly assists schools in meeting the requirements of the national curriculum, both to provide an act of collective worship and to involve members of local faith communities in their RE provision. The Trust provides accèss to the arts regardless of the ability of organisations or participants to pay a fee. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Our workers visit wherever they are invited regardless of social, economic or ethnic background, or the ability to pay, and our events are inclusive of those of all faiths and none. We make every effort to run events which are accessible to all, respecting individual needs. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) In addition to supporting our own staff and associates, the Trust makes occasional, small, one-off grants to individuals and organisations engaged in activities working towards our aims, based in the UK. The Trust has a written policy on grant making that is sent to all applicants. We work regularly with other organisations, churches and individuals to meet our aims in a variety of contexts. We have a significant number of volunteers who support us and enable events to take place. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance In 202312024 the Trust has employed five part-time workers: a singerlsongwriter, a storyteller, and three keyworkers. During this time one of our keyworkers was on maternity leave. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year We have continued our core provision of assemblies and RE lessons. This has continued to support schools in meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum, building understanding of the Christian faith, and contributing to social cohesion. In addition to this work, the team have been involved in the following ongoing and one-off projects during the year: Re:wind and Fast Forward are RE events that increase understanding of major Christian festivals and assist with the transition to secondary school... Our summer Holiday Club, held over 5 mornings. With the theme "Sparks & Stories" was based around a campsite theme and explored stories that Jesus told as well as how they fit into God's Big Story. The Light Party, providing an alternative to traditional Halloween activities, was held at Shipley Baptist with stories, crafts and songs. Over 70 people attended. ZephTots, a weekly toddler group to support under 5s alongside their parentslcarers. BIASAN is a weekly support group for refugees and asylum seekers in Bradford. Our worker has continued to provide support at this group, as well as making deliveries to vulnerable people. This work was paused during our keyworkers maternity leave. Prayer Spaces are a space where children can be quiet and reflect on the world, regardless of their personal faith. As schools have reopened to visitors we have been able to restart these events, allowing small groups of children to interact with the activities over a few days, and consider ideas such as hope, peace and forgiveness. The Bible Tlmes Exhibition has continued to be presented in various churches across the city (and beyond). gradually returning towards pre- covid levels. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review The Trust's policy is to buildlmaintain sufficient available reserves to cover three month's payroll, plus any other identified liabilities. The required level of funds is reviewed regularly. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional information) The charity's principal source of funds are donations (both regular and one-offj from individual supporters, and the resulting Gift Aid, and from churches and schools who support our aims. This is augmented by small grants and small fundraising activities and events. A small proportion of our work is paid, but not dependent upon payment for its delivery. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. All fundraising activity is managed within the Trust, with no part being contracted out to a third party. The majority of fundraising communications are made through our termly newsletter or social media. Both of these are 'opt-in'. We do not send unsolicited mail or carry out telephone fundraising. Our mailing lists and contact details of supporters are never sold or divulged to third parties. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration 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) ¥iiV ¥ ¢qi fK Date TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLAND AND WALE Zephanlah Muslc Trust .4 Q26-178 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110412023 3110312024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrictsd funds to th• nèarest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the rseare$t£ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Donalions l Legacies Fundraising aniy Sponsorship Grants other Interest S8,048 1.169 24.451 B2.499 1.169 300 5.877 26 72,200 1.842 750 3.263 26 300 ,877 26 Sub total (Gmss income for AR) 6S.120 24,751 89,871 78,081 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total 65.120 24.751 89.871 78.081 A3 Payments Grants Salaries Inland Revenue Pension Contributions haritable A¢livite$. Admin & Plant Event5 & Fund raising c05t5 so $0,463 7,715 2.180 12,904 50 66.973 7,715 3,212 14,182 so 67.183 5.809 3.018 10.066 1.629 16,510 1,032 1,278 Sub total 73,312 18.820 92.132 87,775 A4 Asset and investment purchases, see table Sub total 73,312 18,820 92,132 87,775 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end ,192 5,931 -2.261 -9,694 8,395 203 2,5S3 8,484 10.948 8.687 20,642 10,948 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2710112025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest£ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Al Bank 198 8,484 Petty Cash Paypal Accounl Total cash funds 18gree balaTWS ilh CeIPtS and paymen15 accounllsll 203 8,484 Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to ntarest £ Endowment funds to n8ar*st £ Details Gift Aid Unclairnèd B2 Other monetary assets 3.479 Fund to whleh asset belon Current valuo tlonal Details Cost loptionall B3 Investment assets Fund to whl¢h asset bèlon Unrestticted ¢urrent value tiortal Details CDS Cost loptlonall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Orurn¥ UnTestricted Computers Unre51ricled Camera UnrestriGted Fund to whl¢h rèlat•s Amount due lional When du¢ tional 19 Aprll 2024 Details HMRC B5 Liabilitie5 625 The Pension Trust 292 03 Aprll 2024 Signed by one or h¥0 trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name CCXX R2 accoun15 {SS} 2710112025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A, .4&yl..,. . Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Z EPdANSiAkfr On accounts for the year ended 31 10I1202(p Charity no (if any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ( ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect". accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: EorFf3¢y PQLLftllI) Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): JO6 Address: S PAI str4IPL6 RC IER October 2018