The Jonas Trust Trustees. report and financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 Charity number: 1049167
The Jon&s Trust Contents Page Itgai a[ administraiive inforniation TTUStee5 report IndendenT exaEniners' rew)rt Stste¢t of financial activities Balallce sheet Notes io rhe financial statements 8.13
The Jonas Tn1 Legal and gdministrative infornlation Charity number l(H9167 Business address The Jonas Centre Rediiiire t£yburn Nonh Yorkshire DL8 4EW Trustees lan Coombs- Chairman Jame% Avis Tim Davi Peter Hale Hilary Disney Jonny Wooldridge (resigned 5 (ki(Jber 20231 lappoinied 17 November 20251 Ire8igned 18 Ociober 20251 Principal 0]eerS Sebastian Rab - Chief Executive Officer Amanda Oliver- Operations Manager Accountants The Barker Partnership Chanered Accountants 44 Kirkgaie Ripon Nonh Yorkshire HG4 IPB Bankers Lloyds Bank PIC Naiional Club% 4ind Cha¥ilies CenlTe Sedgemoor Hou%e Deane Gate Avenue Blackbrook Bu%ines8 Park Taunion TAI 2UF
The Jonas Tt Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025 The Tru%iees present their report artd the financial statements for the year ended 3U September 2025. The Trusiees who served during the year and up 10 the dgte of this rert are sei out on page l. stetre governance and m#nggement The Charity's objecrs and regulation5 are regulated by a th]si deed dated 6 March 1995 and. under thai deed is ¢onstituied &s an unincorwrdted charity. The objects of the charity are.. li} tk advancement of the Chrislian religion eiiher in Ihe United Kingdom or overseas. lill the advancement tor the public benefit of religioll% vr other education and. liiil relief of the aged. poor, sick or di%abled. To meet th&se objectives the Charity intends to e.stablish a fund by medlls of sub.¥cription. collections. appeals for donaiions. be4ue%LS and other lawfi]I mean.s. Tkre have been no changes in the Chariiy's objects or policies during the year. The Charity has a Chief EKecutive OffJ¢er who 1.% in charge of the day 10 day running of ihe Trust and who is &s%isied by an 0ration% Manager and wider staff leatn in area% of ho8piialiiy, administration, finance, hou%ekeepiDg. maintenance and development work. The TtU51ees may inve%t monies at theii iibsoluie dire[lon in any inve%lrnenis or securiiies of any naru whaisLver and where4)ever. including land of any tenure, with the fullesi power io vary or change such inve%imenLS for other authorised investments a5 freely as if the Trusiee% were ab.solutely itnd beneficially eniiiled 10 Ihe monies COtLcerned. The Trusiees and the Principal Officer may make suggestions on the %uitability of new TruSe5 but their up]x)intsneni is decided upon by existing Tnjslees only. The Tru%reeq are aciiv¢ly invesiigating a change in status 10 become a Charitable Incorporated Orgtini&dtion attd a srKciali5t 501icitor is currently workin8 on this mailer. Objectives and activities The period Covers the 29th fllll year of the work of The Jonas Trust as a Christian charity. during which accommodation and facilities continue io be offered ai The Jona% Centre, Redmire for.. al Residential and retreat facilities for churches, Chti%tlilll mini51ries and charities. bl Subsidised holidays and respite break5 for those experiencing a Tange of difficult CiTCUm%tan¢e¥ referred to the Cenire by supwrt %ervi¢es Ichurche%, GP surgerics. local councils ete.) pan ot the newly n2*d Jona8 Re.spiies cl Conference facilities for day u%e by chuTch le4d¢rship ream% <ind oiheT%. dl Week. midweek and weekend holiday accommodation tor individuals, ¢oupl¢%, families and friendship gwups. el A venue foi fiimily Celebritlivns. SULh milestone birtlKl<iyS. O Peaceful space for resiing. seeking, and engaging with G(NJ. In planninB the chariiy's activitie5 for the year. the Trustee5 have paid due regard io Ihe Charity Comtni5sion'5 guidance on puhliL benefit. The Tru%tee% believe ihai the Trusl'% activitie4 ¢oniinue i(} be fiN the publiL benefil, ¢onsister)t wilh that guidatjce.
The Jonas Trust Report of the Trustees for the y&qr ended 30 September 2025 Siaif£Fi% of ihe Cenire TTe have been a numFtr of sraff ¢hange% this year resulting in the pernianeni appointment of the Operaiions Maoager, the recruitment of a new OffE¢e Manltger and Ihe CEO has returned io <1 part-lirne role. The Irusiees would like to again place on record their %1nceTe appreciation to all Ihe staff for the maryr[ in which they have carried out their duiies artd re%ponsibilitie5. Achievements and perforniance The Tru%t continued 10 pur%ue the vision of people knowing God more,. adding the clarifying %latement. 'through re.sidential Christian mini.stry'. The mission remained the %(Ime. wel¢oming all io share in a be4iuiiful plare. .8ei &%ide for resting, seeking and engagiog wiih God,. The Centre was pleid lo welcome 56 primary-PUTPO group.s, a swll increa vn ihe nujnber frotn the previous reporting period. wilh approximately 40% fir%t-iime group5 once ilgain. The%e group5 were piedominantly churches. Christian ministrie5. Christian Union% and church leadership team8. The King's Trust continued lu bring groups to Ihe Centre. During January, the Centye once again offered reireai8 to anyone working in Chri81ian Thinisiry on a 'pay a5 you feel, basis. Thi8 initiative was Ceived enihusi&siically dnd the month busy with gue518. Significant capiral development work Wds undertdken 10 bring the new borehole online as the Centre's water supply, in51all a new mains eleciriciiy Connection io Ihe Gr<InY Bdrn. and provide disabled a¢Le.¥s along wilh new ioilet facilities in the Granary Barn. The team Continued io serve in the local communiiies of the Dales and is pleased to be making positive connections. building relational support netWTrTk% of prayer. A highlight fvoin Ihe rep)rting period included a third speaking enagegemeni llth ihe local cross-church worship evening Wen51eydale Filling Station. Financial revlew The staiements M,hi¢h follow show the financial outcome for the year. Coming into the yeaJ, the financial position wa% stable. Savings, grant5 and donaiions were u*d to fund Ihe ¢iipiliil developmeThi proje¢i% mer)tioned above. Income from chaTiLqble aaiviiies was slighily iased froTn Ihe previous year. Largely due 10 the ¢apital development work. Ihe charity raj a deficit budget Ihis financial year. Thi% ¥honfall will be addressed in part through seeking grani fund% io 8upw)r( core cosi¥. Reserye5 li is advi%able for all chariti&$ 10 have a reserves wlicy which take% into account immediaie 0ratIonal needs, has due regard for the eomposiiion of 11% asset ba%e and earmarks funds whi¢h <ire necessary lo carry out future plans. The trusiee% consider ihar an appropriate level of free reserve.s i.e., those fund. not tied up in fixed a%%ei% should equate to approximiltely Ihre¢ Inonihs of operl11ivn1j expenditure (average running co.%isl. For the reporring period, the trust ha5 been able io guard this level of reserves and will ¢ontittue to do so going forward.
The Jonas Trust Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025 Plans for future perlods The Trust will continue lo engage with churches. Chri%tiao ministries dnd chariiies acr0%5 the Nonh, and io offer a rge of residential Options in suprM)rt of Ial church 4LtMI other Christian ministry. The Jona5 Respite% he[ne will conunue to be made av4ulable on a referral basis for those who would otherwise be unable lo afford lo visit the Centre. The January 'pay you feel. offer for those working in chri.stian mini.stTy will run again. Ai year end. pur¢ha* of neighbouring Elm House looking les% likely, but the TnJ%l remained open ¢0 thi% and other options to expand ihe capacity and impa¢¢ of the Jonas Centre. Statement of trnslees, responsibilities The TIu51ees a respon8ible for preparing the Trusteeb. Annual Report and the financiitl 8iaiements in accord9ce th applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kin8doJn Generally Accewed Accounting Practice). IAW applicable to chartiies in England dnd Wales requires rhe Trustees io prepare flnancial staiemenis foreach financial year which give a true and fdir view of ihe %iaie of affairs of the charity and of the inLI)Fning resources appli¢ation of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statemen¢% the Tru51ees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con515reTrtly: observe meth(NJs and principles in the Charities SORP: make judgements. and e5timaies that are reasonable and prudent: slate whether applicable UK A¢¢ounling Siand2rds have been followed. subject to any tnaierial departures disclosed and explained in the financial %taiemeni%: and prepare the financial siaiemenis on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriaie to presume thai the charity will Continue in operniion. The Tru%tee5 are responsible for keeping prtkper accounting record% which disclose with &Sonable acciiraey al any lime the financial posiiion of the charity and enable them ro ensure that the financial siaienients comply WiTh the charitie.s Act 2011 and the Charity IAccouRts and Rerrt)rt%l Regulation% 2[8. They dre alw FesFK)nsible for safeguarding the asseig of the charity and hence for iaking rea%Trn<ible %rep8 for ihe prevention and detection ol. frdud other irreglllaritie5. On behalf of ihe board lan Coombs Chairnian of the Board of Trustees 29 April 20?6
The Jonas Trust Independent examiner's report to the trustees on the unaudited financial ytatements of The Jonas TrusL I r¢port on the accounts of The Jonas Trust for the year ended 30 Seprnber 2025 sei oui on page$ 6 to 13. Respeetive responsibilities of Trustees and independent examiner As the charity'% Tru%lee5 y(iu are re%pon%ible for the p paraiion ot. lh¢ dccourtts, you consider thai the audit requirement of section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Acil daes noi apply and Ihdt an independeni exlttninaiion 1% needed. li 15 my responsibility to.. examine the accounis under section 145 of ihe Act., to follow the pr(Kedure% laid in the General Directions given by ihe Charity Commi55ion under section 145(5llbl of the Act.. and to siale whether particular matters have ¢L)me to my attention. Basis oe Independent examiner's statement My examin<ilion was carried out in accordance with the Generdl Directions given by the Chariiy Commi$5ion. An exatninauon include% a review of the accounting records kepi by the charity and a comparison of the accnunis pre¥¢nied with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusllJ items or disclo%ures in Ihe accoun1%, and seeking explanations from Jou Ls Tru51ees concerning any Such maiieTS. The predr¢S undertaken do not PTovide all the eviden¢e thai would be required in an audit arKt con%equenily no opinion 14 given as io whether tt)e accounL8 present o 'Irue and fair view. and the report is limited to those tnallers *1 our in the slalemeni belvw. Independent examiner's sthtement In conne¢tiun with my examiniltiotl, no Matr has come io my aiiention.. li) which give.s reasonable cau%e 10 believe thai in an) material Fe%peci the requirements: to keep proper accounting records in accordance CtiOn 1.3n of the Aa: and io prepare Coun[l which acLord the accouniing Tecords atjd io ¢omply wilh the ac¢ouniing requirements. of ihe Act have not been met., or {]]} to which, in my opinion. atteThuoTh %hould drawn in older to enable a proper understanding of the accourEls 10 be ached. F Wilkinson FCCA T Barker Pdnnership Chartered Accountants 44 Kirkgate Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 IPB 29 ApThl 2020
The Jonas Trust Statement of financial activities For the year ended 30 September 2025 Unrestricted Reslricted runds funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Notes Income and endowments from: Donaiiota4 and legacies ChaTirable activitie% Investment itKome Other incon 36,043 186,124 53.299 89.342 186,124 527.252 183.427 3.314 20.688 7.262 7,262 Total income 241,162 53.299 294,461 734,681 Expenditure on: Staff cosis Admin 157.568 28.662 157,568 211,fi62 28.865 26,451 139,510 39,798 11.852 Housekeeping Buildings Ground% Developmeni Panial Exernptio Inieresl payable and similar charg&s Depreciati()n and impairment Profil on di%po4iil of ian8ible fixed assets for the chariiy's own use 26,451 1,701 1.3.398 8,683 211.578 534 55.389 6,495 11,220 1,5CA) 13,9(K) 759 45,93.? 13.-398 B,683 20,578 5.34 12,9351 Total expenses 351.829 351,829 291.279 Net incomingl(outgoingl resources before trnerS 1110.667) 53.299 157.1681 443.402 Tran8fers between fund5 248,602 1248,6021 Net incomel{expenditure) for the year 137.935 1195.3031 157.3681 443.402 Total funds brought forward 278,605 659.303 937.908 494,506 Total funds carried forward 4,1KM} 880.540 937,908 The notes on pag¢5 8 10 13 form an iniegral part of the* financial statemenLS.
The Jon&s Tr( Balanee sheet &s at 30 September 2025 2025 Notes 2024 Fixed assets Tangible asseis 438,422 409,856 Current assets Stocks DebtOTS Cash ai bank 2nd in hand 450 frfJ2.979 551,467 551,5Y8 Credltors: gmounts falling due within one year Net current a&sets 603,5(rf1 10 11(H.1801 159,6751 447.418 543.885 Total assets less eurrent liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Net &ets 885.840 953.741 15,3(K)I (15.8331 880,540 937.8 Funds Resrricted incon fund5 Unreslr2cted income funds 12 464.IKX) 416,540 659.303 278,605 Total funds 880.540 937.9t18 T financial staiemeni8 were <ipproved by ihe Trll%te& 29 April 2026 3Dd signed on its behalf by Ian cMbS Chairman of the Bogrd of Trustees The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of th financial siatemenis.
The Jonas Trust Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 General informatio The charity 1.8 an uninLortM)rated chdriiy, registered in England and Wales. The addTe%s of rhe registered office is The Jon28 Cenrre, Redmire. ieyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4EW. Accounting polieies The principiil dC¢OUtiting ]K)licie.s are %ummarised below. The accounting w)licies have been applied consistently Ihroughout the year and ihe preceding year. 1.1. Basis of aceounting The financial 8tatemenis are prepd under the historical cost convention. 2nd in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charitie%'. Siatejnent of Recommended Pra¢12ce applicable lo charities preparing their accounis tn accordance with the Finan¢iaJ Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effeaive l January 20191 and Ihe Chariiie% Act 2011. The financial SlatnntS aE prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. 1.1 Income and endowments All incoming resollrces are iocluded in the siaiemeni of financial aciivities when the charity is eniiiled io the in¢orne and the 4unounr Can be quantif2ed with Teasonable {CUrd¢y. The fgllow2ng specific policies are applied to parti¢ulu caiegorie5 of income.. Voluntary income is received by way of grani8, donations and gifis and is included in full in the slaiemeni of financi aciiviiie% when receivable. Grants where en1itlennt is not conditional on the delivery of a specifjc performance by the charity, are reeognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled ¢0 the grant. Donated services and facilitie% att included at the value 10 the chariiy where this eatt be quaniified. The value of service¥ pruvided by volunteer5 has w¢ been included. Gifts donated for resa]e dTe included as incoming resoutres within activities for generdting fllnds when they are sold. Jncome from invesiment% is included in the year in which it 1% receivable. IJ. Expenditure Expendiiure is ieco8nise4 on an accrual b&si8 a.% a liability i.s Incu¢d. Expenditure includes any VAT which Cannot be fully recovered. and is p)rted as pan of the eKpendiiure io which it relates. 1.4. Tangible fixed a&qets and depreclatlon T)gible fed &sseLg are siaied ai co%t le&s accumulated depreciaiivn. Depreciation is provided at raks cal¢ulaied (o wTrte off the cost less Tesidual value of each as.*t over it5 expected useful life. as follows.. IAnd and buildings Fixtures. fiiun8% & equipmeijt Siraight line over 25 ye<irs 20¢b reducing balance 1.5. Stock Siixk is valued ai ¢h¢ lower of cotst and net realisable value.
The Jonas Trust Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 202S i.& Defined contribution pension schemes The pension L05t5 chsed in the financial 5taiemenis represer>t the ¢orEtribut20n payable by the charity during the Donatiotts and leggcies Unrestricted Restricted funds runds 2025 Total 2024 Tothl Donations 36.(M3 5_1.299 89.342 5?7.252 36,(H3 53.299 89.-342 527.252 Charitable activitles Unrestricted funds 2025 Totat 2024 TotAI Residency illCOTr 186,124 186.124 183,427 186.124 186.124 183,427 Investment income Unrestricted fuDds 2025 Total 2024 Total Bank interest receivable 11,733 1,733 3.314 11.733 11.733 3,314 Other income Unrestricted fuDds 2025 Total 2024 Total Sundry income 7.262 7,262 20.688 7.262 7.262 20,688
The Jonas Tt Notes to finaneial stalements for the year ended 30 September 2025 Employe£ Employment costs 2025 2024 Wage5 and 8alarie. Social securiiy cosis Pension Costs 149,615 5.489 2,464 133.190 4.074 2,246 157.568 139,510 Number ofemployees The average monthly numkTS of emplL)yees (including the tTU5tee.sl during the year, cal¢ul(Ited on the basis of full lime quiwalenLs, was a5 follows. 2025 Number 2024 Number Tn1$eS Principal Officer Administration and other 16 14 Pension costs The charity operaies a defined contribuiion pen.sion scheme in retspect of the principal offjcer. The scheme and its &sseis are held by independent managers. The pension charge repren¢s contributions due from the chariiy and was as follows: 2112S 2024 Pens¢)n charge 2,464 2,246 io
The Jongs Trust Notes to financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 Tangible fixed 2$5ets Land and Fixture5 buildRngs fitlin£s and freehold equRpn]ent TotAI C05t Ai l (kiober 2024 Additions 667,293 83.955 176.673 843.966 83,955 At 30.September 2025 751,248 176.673 927,921 Depreciation Ai l Ociober ?024 chge for th¢ year At 30 SePmber 2025 -336,588 40.298 97.522 15.091 414,110 55,389 376,886 112.613 489.499 Net book values AI 30 Sepiember 2025 At 30 Septetnber 2024 374.362 64,OfA) 438,422 330,705 79.151 409.856 Debtors 2025 2024 Incorne lax recoverable 450 io. Credfitors: amounts falling due within one year 21I2S 21124 Bank loan 10. 50.2(X) 10.(XM) 10,200 7.120 7.569 24,786 Trade creditors Other taxes and %iKidl security AccTua]s and defetred income 4,113 39,867 l(H.180 59.675 li
The Jonas Trust Notes ¢0 financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 ii. Creditors.. amounts faUin8 due after more than one year 2025 2024 Covid-19 Bourkce-ba¢k loan 5,3 15.833 12. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestrleted Restricted funds runds TotAI rund Fund balances at 30 Sepiember 2025 as represented by= Tangible fixed assets Curtent asset% Current liabilities LL)ng-tern) liabilities 438,422 87,598 1104.1801 15,3(X)I 438.422 551,-598 1104,1801 15.3(Ml) 464,(MK) 416.540 880,540 13. Unrestricted funds At l October IncominR Ou¢8oin% 21124 resources rurceS Transfers At 30 September 21b25 Unrestrjcd Fund 278,605 241,162 1.351,8291 248,2 416,540 Purynses of unrestrieted funds The uorestricied fut¥l preSeNts Ihose funds which the TnL%tee5 are free 10 in accord¢¢ with the charitable objecuve%. 12
The Jonas Trust Notes to financial stalements for the year ended 30 September 2025 14. Restricted funds At I Iktober Ineomin% 2024 regwrces Transfers At 30 September 21125 IortY improvements (Vision 211 Property 2(K),303 4.59,(X)o 53.299 1248,002) 459.(KM) 659.303 53,299 1248.lrfJ21 464.(M)O Purposes of restrieted fund5 Vision 21 funds are u%ed to improve the facilities of the Chariiy. The transfer of £248.602 relaie% lo the re%tricted expenses purcha%ed th the fund%, as the Conditions have ert Jnei they now treated a% iinre%tricied iissets. tn the closirtg balance there is £5,0(X) for the prayer barn. Pro]kny fund5 iowards the pur¢ha5e of a property. 13