The Jonas Trust Trustees, report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Charity number: 1049167
The Jonas Trnst Contents Page Legal and administrative InfOrnlI0ft Trustees report Independent examiners. report Statement of financial aciivities Balance sheei No5 to the financial statements 9-14
The Jonas Trust Legal and administrative inforniation Charity number 1049167 Business addr8 The Jonas Centre Redmire t£ybum North Yorkshire DL8 4EW Trusttts lan CIK)mbs - Chairnlan James Avis Tim Davis Per Hale Jomly Wooldridge (resigned 5 (ktober 2023) Principal oleerS Sebastian R&b- Chief Executive Officer Arnanda Oliver- Operations Manager Accountants The Barker Parniership Chartered Accountan 44 Kirkgate RiFM)n North Yorkshire HG4 IPB Bankers Lloyd5 Bank PIC National Clubs and Charities Centr¢ Sedgemoor Hou Deane Gate Avenue Blackbrook Business Park Taunion TAI 2UF
The Jonas Trust Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024 The Trustees present their rewrt and the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024. The Trustees who served during the year and up to the dale of ihis rep)rt are set out on page l. Strncture, governance and management The Charitys objects and regulaiions are regulated by a uust deed dad 6 March 1995 and. under that deed is constituted as an unincorwrdied chariiy. The objects of the charity are: (i) the advancement of the Christian religion either in the Unl1 Kingdom or oversea& (li) the advancement for the public benefii of religious or other education and. (iii) relief of the aged. poor. sick or disabled. To meet these obje¢iiYes ihe Charity intends 10 esthblish a fund by means of subscription. collections. appeals for donations, bequests and other lawful means. There have been no changes in the Chariry s objects or policies during the year. except for dn updaie to the Safeguarding Policy. under the guidance of 31..8. The Charity has a Chief Executive Officer who is in charge of the day to day running of ihe Trust and who is assisted by an Operations Manager and wider staff team in areas of hospitality. adminkstraiion. finance, housekeeping. maintenance and developnEnt work. The Trustees may invest monies at iheir absolute discretion in any investments or wuriiies of any nature whatsoever and wheresoever, including land of any tenure. with the fullest w)wer 10 vary or change such investsnents for other authorised investments as freely as if the Trusttts were absolutely and beneficially enutled to the monies concerned. The Trustees and the Principal Officer may make suggestions on the suithbility of new Trustees bui their appoinimeni ts decided upon by existing Trustees only. The Trusiees are a¢iively investigating a change in status to COme a Charirable Incorp)rated Organisation and a specialisi soliciior is currently working on this tter. Objectives and activities The period covers ihe 28th full year of the work of The Jonas Twst &$ a Christian chariiy. during which accommodation and facilities continue to be offered at The Jonas Centre. Redmire for- a) Residential and reeal faciliiies for churches. Chrisiian minislries and charities. b) Subsidised holidays and respite breaks for those eXriencIng a range of difficult circumstances, referred to the Cenire by support services (churches. GP surgeries, local councils e.) as part of the newly named Jonas Respites scheme. c) Conference facilities for day use by church leadership teams and others. d) Week, midweek and weekend holiday accommodaiion for individuals, couples, families 3nd friendship groups. e) A venue for family celebrdtions. such &s rnilestone birthdays. Peacefvl space for resting, seeking. and engaging with God. In plkmning the chariry's aciiviiies for the year. the TseS have paid due regard io the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The Trustees believe thai the Trusi's activities coniinue to for the public knefiL consistent with Ihat guidance.
The Jonas Trust Report of the Trnstees for the year ended 30 September 2024 Siaffing of the Cenlre During ihe reponing period. Sebastian Rab continued as Chief Executive Officer.Rachael Rab went onto maternity leave half way through the riod. and the CEO role became a full time posi. Philippa Udy was appointed in the new role of Prayer and Development Lead. pan li. Arnanda Oliver was appoinied as Maiernity Cover Operations Manager. They were supw)rted in maintendnce, grounds work and housekeeping by a sff team of four other part-time employees. The trustees would like io again place on record their sincere appreciation to ail the stsff for the manner in which they have carried out their duties and responsibilitie5. Achievements and perforniance The Trusi continued (o pursue the vision of ,Ople knowryng God more.. adding the clarifying $thMent, 'through resideniial Christian ministry,. The mission remained the same: 'welcoming all to share in a beautiful place, set aside for resting, seeking and engaging with God.. The Centre was pleased to welcome 53 primary-PUTpose groups. over double the number compared to the previous reporting peri¢)d. with approximately 40% first-time gmups. These groups were predominantly churches. Christian ministries. Christian Unions and church leadership team5. The Princes Trust also broughi three groups 10 the Centre for resideniial courses with local company Ouidoor Ambi(ion. For the first lime, the Centre team was pleased io host a week of 24n prayer with participants from across the UK, and it's own men's retreai weekend on Ehe theme of prayer. During the month of January, the Centre offered retreaLS io anyone working in Christian Minis on a 'pay as you feel, basis. This initiative was received enthusi&siically and the rnonth was unusally busy with guests. Significant development work took place to refurbish the Upsthirs of the Granary Barn, adding additional bunk accomm(Klation. The sile also benefitied from the drilling of a new tx>re hole. The team continued 10 serve in the local communities of the Dales and is pleased io be making positive connections, building relational support networks of prayer. A highlight from the reporting period included a second speaking enagegement with the local cross-church worship evening. Wensleydale Filling Station. During the reporting period. significant funds were donated for the purch&se of Elm House. the other half of the esthte that the Jonas Cenire occupies. Financial review The sthiements which follow show the financial outcome for the year. Cotning inio the ye, Ihe financial position w&8 sthble. with significant Ving5 remaining. Some of thi% funding surplus was well invested in site development work. If Ihis capital improvemeni work is discounied from exnditure, the Centre covered it's running cosis. not le&si because of generous donaiions from supporters encouraged by the vision and use of the Centre. Moving forward. extra time is being given to grnnt fundrnising and refreshing the supporter base of the Trust, in order to conrinue with key impr(Trvemenis to the siie whilst covering b&sic running co$.
The Jonas Tnt Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024 Reserve.$ It is advisable for all charities to have a reserves l1¢Y which tskes into accouni immediate operation31 needs, has due regard for the composition of its assei base and earn)arks funds which are necessary io C out future plans. The trusiees consider thai an appropriale level of free reserves i.e.. th(e fund5 noi lied up in fixed assets should equate to approximately three months of operational eXnd1(re (average rumiing cosis). For the reporting periiNJ, the trus1 has been able io guard this level of reserves and will continue to do so going forward. To support the Cenire's site development scheme. Vision 21. the restricted fund has been mainlained. None of the funds donated for Vision 21 have been used io sustain the Centre's generdl 010n. Expenditure for the Vision 21 project is also managed and rew)rted separaiely. Plans for future periods The Trusi will continue io engage with churches. Christian ministries and charities across the North. and to offer a range of residential options in support of local church and other Chrisuan ministry. The Jonas Respites scheme will continue to made available on a referral basis for those who would otherwise be unable to afford to visit the cene. The January 'pay as you feel, offer for those working in Christian ministy will run again. The Trus1 continue to pursue funds for the pur¢hase of Elm House. in order to take up this significant opportunity to expand it's facilities and impaci. Statement of trustees, responsibilities The Trusiee% are resw)nsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Rert and the financial StaMents in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Sthndards (Unld Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Law applicable io charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees io prep3re financial statements for each financial year which give a te and fair view of ihe siaie of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resourees and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial 5th1ements the Trustees are required io: select suitable accounting policies and ihen apply them consistently. observe the method5 and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates thai are reasonable and pnNkni' slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subjeci to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial sta*Men.. and prepare the financial statements on the going conceTn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operdtion.
The Jonas Trust Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024 The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financidl position of the charity and enable ihem io ensure ihai ihe financial statements comply with the Charities Aci 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulaiions 2W8. They are also responsible for safeglkarding the assets of the charity and hence for Taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detion of fraud and other irregulariiies. On behalf of the trx)ard 7ex Ian Coombs Chairnian of the Board of Trnstees 6 janu4 2025
The Jon&s Tnt Independent examiner's report to the trnstees on the unaudited financial statements of The Jonas Trust. I report on the accounts of The Jonas Trust for the year ended 30 September 2024 set out on pages 7 to 14. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and independent examiner A% the charity s Trusiees you are responsible for ihe preparniion of ihe accounts, you consider the audit requirement of section 14412) of the Charities Aci 2011 (the Aci) does not apply and that an independeni examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Aci. io follow the procedures laid in the Generdl Directions given by the Charity Commission wider section 145(5)Ibl of the Act- and to sthte whether particular maiters have come io my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination Carried out in accordance wilh the General Directions given by the Chariiy Commission. An examination includes a review of the accouniing records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. li also includes consideration of any unusual iiems or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanaiions from you as Trusiees concerning any such matter5. The procedures undenaken do noi provide all ihe evidence that would be required in an audii and consequently no opinion is given as w whether the accounts presenl a 'tNe and fair view, and the report is limited to those rnatters set oul in the Stament below. Independent examiner's statement In Connection with my examination, no matter has come io my attention: (i) which give5 me reasonable cause io believe thai in any material respect the requirements: to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act. and io prepare accounis which accord whth the accounting records and io comply with the accounting requirements of the Aci have noi been met: or (ill to which, in my opinion. aiientson should be drawn in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. F Wilkinson FCCA The Barker Partnership Chartered AccounLqnis 44 Kirkgaie Riw)n North Yorkshire HG4 IPB 6 January 2025
The Jonas Trust Statement of financial activities For the year ended 30 September 2024 Unrestrieted Restricted funds funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Notes Ineome and endowments from: Donations and legacies Chilable activities Investmenl income Other income 55.61 183.427 3,314 20.688 471,646 527,252 183,427 3.314 20,688 95,(Y93 170,666 1,159 8,650 Tolal income 263.035 471.646 734.681 275,568 Expenditure on: S(aff costs Establishment cosis Interesi payable and similar charges Depreciation and impalrnnI Profil on disposal of iangible fixed aSSS for the charity's own use 139.510 106,512 759 16,933 139.510 108,012 759 45.933 131.378 144,896 1,055 32.423 1,5 29.(MK) (2.935) (2,935) Total expenses 2(rf).779 30,5(M) 291,279 3.752 Net incoming/{outgoing) resourc before transfers 2.256 441.146 443,402 (34.184) Transfers between funds (9.975) 9.975 Net incomeJ(eXpendire) for the year (7,7191 451.121 443.402 (34,184) Total funds broughi forward 286,324 208,182 494,5( s28,6) Total funds carried forward 278.605 659,303 937,908 494,5 The notes on pages 9 to 14 form an integral pan of these financial siatements.
The Jonas Trust Balance sheet as at 30 September 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed a&sets Tangible assets 4(V),856 392,469 Current aets StOLks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 131 450 fA)2,979 131 176 192,360 (A)3,560 192,667 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year io (59.675) (65.974) Net eurrent assets 543.885 126.693 Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 953.741 519,162 115,833) (24,656) Net ats 937.W8 494,506 Funds Restricted income funds Unrestricied income funds 12 659,303 278.605 208,182 286,324 Total funds 937.908 494,506 The financial statements were approved by the Trnstees on 6 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by lan Coombs Chairman of the Board of Trustees The notes on pages 9 10 14 forni an intewl pan of these financial sthiements.
The Jonas Trust Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 General inforniation The chariiy is Unlncorrated chariiy. regisiered in England and Wales. The address of the regiSred office is The Jonas Centre. Redmire. L£yburn. Nonh Yorkshire DL8 4EW. Accounting policies The principal accouniing FK>licies are summarised below. The accouniing policies have been applied consistently throughoLEi the year and the preceding year. Basis of accounting The financial staiement5 are prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with Accounting and Reporling by Charities.. Siatemeni of Recommended Praciice applicable 10 charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effec(ive l January 2019) and Ihe Chariiies Act 2011. The financial Smen[S are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the entity. 1.2. Income and endowments All incoming resources are included in the sthiement of financial aciivities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantlfied with reawnable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied io particular categories of income: Voluntary income is received by way of grants. donations and gifts and is included in full in the stalemeni of financial activiiies when receivable. Grants where entitlemeni is not Conditional on ihe delivery of a specific perfornllnce by the chariiy, are recognised when the chariiy t¢comes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the chariry where this can be quantified. The value of Services provided by volunteers has noi been included. Gifts donated for resale are included as incoming resources within activities for generating fvnds when they are Income from investments is included in the year in which li is receivable. 1.3. Expenditure Expenditure is recogni.sed on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannoi be fully recovered, and is reported as part ol the expendiiure to which il relaies. 1.4. Tangible fixed a&sets aDd depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at C05t less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each assei over its expected useful life, as follows.. Land and buildings Fixtures. fittings & equipmenl Motor vehicles Sirdight line over 25 years 20Ck reducing balance 25Gk reducing balance 1.5. Stock Stock is valued at the lower of cost atKI nei realisable value.
The Jonas Trust Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 1.6. Defined contribution pension schemes The pension costs charged in the financial s2tents represent the contribution payable by the charity during the year. Donations aDd legacies Unrestricted Restrirted funds funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Donations 55,IrfK) 471,646 527,252 95,093 55.606 471,646 527,252 95.(193 Charitable activities Unrestricted run(ts 2024 Total 2023 Total Residency income 183,427 183.427 170.666 183.427 183,427 170,666 Investment income Unrestricted funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Bank interest receivable 3,314 3.314 1,159 3,314 3.314 1.159 Other income Unrestricted funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Sundry inconie 20,688 20.688 8.650 20,688 20.688 8,650 io
The Jonas Trnst Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Employees Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 133.190 4.074 2,246 126.069 3.407 1.902 139.510 131.378 Number of employtts The average monthly numbers of employees (including the rrustee5) during the y&v, calculated on the basis of full equivalents, was as follows: 2024 Number 2023 Number Trustees Principal Officer AdministlOn and other 14 12 Pension costs The charity operates a defined contribution nSIOn scheme in resw of the principal officer. The scheme and its assets are held by independeni managers. The pension charge repre15 coDtribuuons due from the chariiy and was as follows: 2024 2023 Pension charge 2,246 1,902 li
The Jonas Trust Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Land and Fixtures buildings fittings and freehold equipment Tangible fixed a&8ets Molor vehicles Total Cost Ai l Ociober 2023 Additions Disposals 648,093 19,2(Kl 131.788 44,885 4,31K) 784,181 64.085 (4.31X)) (4,3(X)) AI 30 September 2024 667,293 176.673 843,966 Depreciation Ai l OcTober 2023 Charge for ihe year On disposals 306.CA)6 29.982 81.571 15.951 3,535 391,712 45.933 13.5351 13.535) AI 30 Sep[emr 2024 336.588 97.522 434.110 Net book values At 30 September 2024 330.705 79.151 409,856 At 30 September 2023 341.487 50,217 765 392,469 Debtors 2024 2023 Income tax recoverable 450 176 io. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Bank loan io.(xx) 10.2(K) 7,120 7,569 24.786 11,200 20,200 Trade creditors Oiher iaxes and Sla1 security Accruals and deferred income 8.344 26.230 59.675 65.974 12
The Jonas Trust Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 ii. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 2024 2023 Covid-19 Bounce-back loan 15.833 24.656 12. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Fund balances ai 30 September 2024 as represented by: Tangible fixed &ssets Current asse Current liabilities Long-term l&&biliiies 214.553 139,560 (59.675) (15,833) 195,303 409.856 603.560 159.675) (15,833) 278.605 659,-303 937,908 13. Unrestricted funds At l October Incoming Outgoing 2023 rUrCeS resources TraferS At 30 Septsmber 2024 Unrestricted Fund 286,324 263.035 (260,779) (9,9751 278,605 Purposes of unrestricted funds The unrestricted fund represents those funds which the TruseS are free to use in accordkmce with the charitable objectives. J3
The Jonas Tntst Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 14. Restricted funds At l October Incoming Outgoing 2023 resourees resources Transfers At 30 September 2024 Vision 21 Property 208.182 11,146 460.5(K) (29.(KK)) (1.51X)I 9.975 2W.303 459.000 208,182 471.646 (30,5(M)) 9,975 659,303 Purposes of restricted funds Vision 21 funds are used io improve the facilities of the charity. £195.303 relates the NB V of fixed assets purchased wilh the funds and £5.(XK) in the bank ready lor the prayer barn. Property fuTKls iowards ihe purchase of a property. 14