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 InfOrn￿lI0ft
Trustees report
Independent examiners. report
Statement of financial aciivities
Balance sheei
No￿5 to the financial statements
9-14

The Jonas Trust
Legal and administrative inforniation
Charity number
1049167
Business addr￿8
The Jonas Centre
Redmire
t£ybum
North Yorkshire
DL8 4EW
Trusttts
lan CIK)mbs - Chairnlan
James Avis
Tim Davis
Pe￿r Hale
Jomly Wooldridge
(resigned 5 (ktober 2023)
Principal o￿leerS
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 da￿d 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 Unl￿1 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 re￿eal faciliiies for churches. Chrisiian minislries and charities.
b) Subsidised holidays and respite breaks for those eX￿riencIng 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 T￿s￿eS 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 s￿ff 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 $th￿Ment, '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 ex￿nditure, 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 Tn￿t
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 eX￿nd1(￿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 0￿￿10n. 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 cen￿e.
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 Re￿rt and the financial Sta￿Ments in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Sthndards (Unl￿d 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 t￿e 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 de￿tion 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 Tn￿t
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 Sta￿ment 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
Ch￿ilable 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 impalrn￿nI
Profil on disposal of iangible fixed aSS￿S
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(eXpendi￿re) 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 a￿ets
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 a￿ts
937.W8
494,506
Funds
Restricted income funds
Unrestricied income funds
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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 ￿ Unlncor￿rated chariiy. regisiered in England and Wales. The address of the regiS￿red 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 S￿￿men[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 s￿2te￿￿nts 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
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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
Administ￿lOn and other
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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 repre￿￿15 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[em￿r 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 S￿la1 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 r￿UrCeS resources Tra￿ferS
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 Trus￿eS 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.
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