Life Church Doncaster
Annual Accounts and Reports Year Ended 31 December 2025 Charity Number: 1052567
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Life Church Doncaster
Edenthorpe Community Centre, Cedric Road, DN3 2HZ Charity Number: 1052567
– CHURCH COUNCIL LIST OF TRUSTEES
Rev. Leslie Budhi – Chair of Trustees Alison Heaton Daniel Budhi William Jones (Resigned 1[st] January 2026) Yvonne Jones (Resigned 1[st] January 2026) Rachel Ridler (Appointed 1[st] January 2026) Robert Ridler (Appointed 1[st] January 2026) Peter Gilliland (Appointed 1[st] January 2026)
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Annual General Meeting Summary for Year End 2025
Once again, I want to begin my report by saying a big thank you to all congregation members who consistently give of their time and resources to ensure that both the Church and all its varied activities run smoothly and successfully. Thank you for every penny given, every minute made available to volunteer in our various ministries, opening your homes or serving individuals and the community without any fuss or fanfare. Without you, none of what we seek to do for God would be possible. Thank you to those who live out their daily relationship with the Lord Jesus at home, at work and wherever you find yourself in the week.
We continue to be a family orientated church with respect for all ages and backgrounds, acknowledging that no one is perfect, we are all on differing stages of the journey of faith and all learn in different ways.
Alison Heaton continues to oversee the Children’s ministry, and we are continually looking for suitable helpers to join the children’s team as we seek to share the love of God with the younger generation. Treasure Kids is run weekly during school term times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings in different venues. GiG (Growing in God) is our children’s discipleship session which takes place during Sunday morning services.
Pastor Daniel continues to lead the youth work and bring the life changing message of the gospel in engaging ways to the youth of our community.
Sue Wallace continues to run Monday morning Coffee Club which remains very popular. We have continued our bi- monthly Lunch Club for those who are open to a unique presentation of the gospel. Again, this has proved popular and all available spaces are usually taken. We continue to seek the Lord as we minister to the elderly population in our community. We are grateful for the continued support of St Leger Homes (whose building we use for Coffee Club) and DMBC through the community support officers.
Sharon Budhi continues to run Life, Craft and Coffee, a club held at the Communal Hall. This club is enjoyed by those who attend and is self-funded by donations. This club continues to bring the church into contact with more local residents.
Sharon also ran The Bereavement Journey for those who had suffered bereavement at any point in the past. This is a 7 week course that is nationally recognised and more information can be found on www.ataloss.org. The course was run on a lunch time and some church members completed training to help facilitate the sessions.
Pastors Les and Daniel continue to work with the local schools, offering their assistance in any way that would benefit the school. They continue to do school assemblies and lessons. Les remains a Governor of Edenthorpe Hall, a local Primary School.
The food bank continues to operate on a cash basis, taking referrals from the community and local charities, including local schools. The church also collects and takes a monthly donation of food to the DN7 Food Bank based in St Mary’s Church Stainforth.
In 2023 we were delighted that a parent of one of Treasure Kids Club attendees nominated the church as his charity of choice, raising money via Just Giving, to allow
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the church to put together quality hampers for families in Stainforth. He did this again this year not only raising funds for hampers but also to be used to assist families across Doncaster (not limited to Stainforth) who needed assistance in any way we deemed fit. With the help of the local Community Officers, Council members, local charities, schools, churches and the local DN7 Food Bank we were able to identify many families to whom we supplied hampers in the days just before Christmas. We were also able to donate a significant amount of food to the local Oncology Department of Doncaster Royal Infirmary as they were running short of food supplies they give to their patients. All food handed out was accompanied by a church leaflet highlighting our services. The remaining funds can be used for assistance to families outside of Stainforth and beyond Christmas. Thank you to the volunteers who shopped, stored, put together and delivered hampers to local families. Our links with the local community continue to increase. Whilst there are no promises that this will be an annual event, should the church be able to do so we may repeat this exercise in 2026.
Pastor Les served as the Chair of Renew Doncaster Limited, a local charity which provided assisted accommodation to families who are homeless or at risk thereof. This charity was dissolved on 5[th] August 2025, and a significant donation was made to the partnering charity Green Pastures. The closure of this charity in 2025 freed up Pastor Les to devote more time to the church.
As leadership we felt a strong leading by The Holy Spirit to have a greater presence in Stainforth in the coming years. In 2024 we began holding family services on the 4[th] Sunday of the month at the Community Resource Centre at 3pm in the afternoon. This continued throughout 2025. This was advertised via our weekly Treasure Kids club, social media and 1,000’s of leaflets delivered door to door. We have discussed the major themes of the Bible, sin and the need for a savior. We also invited several guests to tell their story of faith. We have provided food on occasions with Pizza, deserts and a Wedding style banquet in November telling the story of the great wedding feast of the lamb which is to come, which was well attended. Whilst the numbers attending are below what we had hoped for, we are pleased that a number of local families attend each month. We continue to seek God’s will for Stainforth, and the services will continue as a minimum in 2026 and we are seeking to grow our weekly presence in this community.
In terms of highlights for the year, this included a lunch after church service in March, so that we could get acquainted with new members given the growth of the church, a World Book Day event to promote Treasure Kids in Kirk Sandall, celebration of Bob and Margarets Diamond Wedding anniversary, (long serving AoG minsters who have retired to the UK following 35 years of ministry in Perth Australia). Sadly, we said goodbye to Margaret who went to be with her Lord and Saviour at the end of year. We hosted another successful Mothers’ Day Breakfast, we joined with Passion For Doncaster’s (P4D) march of witness and celebration in Doncaster on Good Friday. We came together again with our friends The Church of The Good Shepherd to organise a Big Community Event in Edenthorpe in May which has built on previous years successful events. We were able to give away free literature, promote both churches and what we do and hold a joint service on the Sunday morning. We hosted a Father’s Day BBQ for the community which was well attended and supported by our friends from Urban Outreach Bolton. A tremendous occasion
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celebrated by local families. We attended the Stainforth ‘Hit the Road’ Gala, with our Marquee and gave away literature inviting people to our monthly service and weekly Treasure Kids alongside doing crafts with children. We supported the Samaritans Purse Shoe box appeal, undertook a Preparing for Christmas evening in Edenthorpe, and Nativities in Edenthorpe and Stainforth and a church Christmas party.
Finally, Pastor Les took 2 others from the church on a prayer Journey with Mark and Marie Lees missionaries to Turkey on a week long prayer trip to Cappadocia. The team had a fruitful and insightful time feeling that we had a larger role to play in Turkey in the coming years. The hope is to take further teams to Turkey in 2026.
Turning to the finances. The income for the year was £94,938.58 up from the previous year’s figure of £75,010.63 i.e. an increase of approx. 26.5%. Most of this growth was attributed to an increase in the growth in church numbers. Thank you to all those who give faithfully to the church. Again, without your giving and sacrifice we would not be able to function as a church. A small number of grants were applied for to cover several items in relation to our various community activities. Expenditure was controlled at £77,537.60 compared to £79,810.28 the previous year. Giving to outside organisations amounted to £4,813.00 a fall from the previous years figure of £5,742.62. This fall can be accounted for because in 2024 we gave away 50% of our November Gift Day offering to other charities who also preach the gospel and this was undertaken mostly before the year end. However, this year our Gift Day offering in November, the funds were split 50/50 between a new “Nations” fund and a new “Neighbours” fund. The former being for outreach in countries outside of the UK and neighbours being for our endeavours within the UK. These funds were starting to be used in 2026. This resulted in an overall surplus of £17,400.98 compared the previous year’s loss of £4,799.65 for which we thank God. We have met, and continue to meet, all our obligations as a church. The trustees continue to monitor the church finances carefully. The contribution you make is vital. Those of you who are taxpayers and have not yet signed a Gift Aid form please contact the church administrator.
Our annual gift day raised £6,412.40 compared to the previous year £8,320 for which we give thanks. This year’s Gift Day funds were split 50/50 into a new “Nations” and “Neighbours” fund as stated above. The congregation continues to get behind the church’s vision to reach out to its community and further increase our presence in Stainforth and in other nations as The Lord leads. A huge thank you to those who contributed towards the Gift Day. Given the size of the church here in Edenthorpe, this is a significant amount and shows your very generous spirit! If we play our part, God has promised to do His! (Malachi 3:10).
We continue to serve the church members and the local community and will continue to be a family church holding out the truth of the Gospel offering a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. This is our mission and has not changed.
Here are the areas in which we still require breakthrough:
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Breakthrough in prayer: Prayer needs to be at the center of all we do. I believe greater levels of prayer are demanded if we are to see all that God wants to accomplish in and through us.
Breakthrough in Evangelism. Ask God to remove the blinds off the unbelieving and empower us and give us the courage to share our story.
Breakthrough in miracles. Jesus and the early church’s ministry were marked by miracles. As is so often quoted that Jesus is our example on how to live – then miracles must accompany us. The early church saw many breakthroughs in many communities with a miracle.
Breakthrough in discipleship. Pray that those who have come to Christ develop a deeper connection with Him. For those who have joined the church this year to be fully embodied into the life of the church.
Breakthrough in church community. Pray that God would help us to live authentic lives with each other and give us deep friendships.
Breakthrough in Mission. Pray for our local schools, local groups, counsellors, local Government. Pray that God will open new doors of opportunity and give us workers for our many and varied ministries.
Breakthrough in Worship. I pray you will love God deeper, walk more humbly and serve more passionately.
I do believe, along with Paul’s challenge to the Galatians, that we will reap a harvest if we do not give up! Please partner with us in this harvest field. We need prayer and more workers to expand and grow. These are not the days to hold back, but rather to press in and press forward and take hold of that for which Christ took hold of us.
Pastor Les Budhi
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' Annual Report 2025 - Children s Department
Ministry to local children continued to be a priority of Life Church Doncaster during 2025. All our activities use a lively mix of games, songs, crafts and Bible stories to communicate the good news of Jesus to a new generation. We welcome children from all backgrounds and of all abilities and seek to model God’s love for them. We are very grateful to those who have contributed to the activities mentioned below on a regular or relief basis. Thank you also to all who have supported this ministry by leafleting and prayer.
G.I.G. and Tiddlywinks
G.I.G., a group for children aged 5 - 13 years, is provided during the second half of the Sunday Morning Service. G.I.G. stands for “Growing In God” and reflects our aim to provide children with learning activities that help them to grow in their relationship with God, knowledge of the Bible and understanding of God’s purpose for their lives. During 2025, the children covered the following topics: “The Life of Jesus”, “Easter”, “Some more things that churches do”, “The Adventures of Paul”, “Beginnings – Creation to Noah”, “Living Jesus’ Way – The Sermon on the Mount” and “Christmas”. In September, we introduced our monthly Bible memory verse challenge.
Age appropriate activities for 1-3 year olds were provided in Tiddlywinks when required.
Treasure Kids
Our three outreach after-school clubs for children of primary school age continued to run weekly in term-time in Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandall and Stainforth. We were particularly encouraged by an increase in numbers at the Kirk Sandall group in the Autumn term. Our themes during 2025 were “The God of Promises – Abram to Jacob”, “Three Ladies”, “Easter”, “Parables”, “Interesting Insects, Brilliant Bugs”, “J. Team – the disciples seeing Jesus in action”, “Gideon”, “David” and “Christmas”.
Once again we have had great help from a number of teenagers at Kirk Sandall and Stainforth who themselves used to attend Treasure Kids, including one who requested to help as part of her Duke of Edinburgh bronze and silver awards.
Training
The Children’s Pastor was able to attend the “Hand in Hand” Children’s Ministry Conference in Birmingham in February and a Care for the Family event, “A Mind of Their Own”, in June.
Special Events
2025 was a busy year for special events that included local children and their families and built connections between the church fellowship and the local community. These included:
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a World Book Day event
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a Mother’s Day breakfast
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the “Big Community Event” in Edenthorpe in May in partnership with C.O.G.S.
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a Father’s Day BBQ
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crafts and games at Stainforth “Hit the Road” gala in August
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monthly Family Services in Stainforth
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a “Preparing for Christmas” event and two Nativity Carol Services (at Edenthorpe and Stainforth) in December.
Thank you again to all who have served the children of our church family and our local communities.
Alison Heaton – Children’s Pastor
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2025 AGM Report - Youth
During 2025, we have seen almost 100 young people engage in our weekly youth group. This was made up of 62 regulars (attend at least once a month), and another 35 who came to various outreach events. Whilst we have 62 regulars, we averaged just over 20 each week. That's almost 100 young people, who have heard testimonies, the gospel and had engagement with the Bible in some way.
Our weekly programme
The youth group meets every Friday in the Community Centre in Edenthorpe. Each week we run games and activities and have many themed nights such as bakeoffs, fire pits, nerf wars, chill nights with Nintendo Switch, table tennis etc. The idea is to have an environment where young people can have fun, make friends and have an opportunity to hear the gospel.
Throughout the year we did a 'gospel according to Disney' series where we compared themes from popular Disney films with the gospel; we had topics such as trust, the cost of following Jesus; we ran a series called 'Why you matter', and we also ran Youth Alpha. There was lots of engagement and lots of testimonies shared.
Youth Events
Throughout the year, we also had the privilege of taking the youth group to various youth events hosted by the Centenary Project (Diocese of Sheffield). These are chances for youth groups across the city to join together for worship, input and friendship, helping young people see they are part of a bigger picture.
This year they attended an overnight prayer night; a fear factor night with tarantulas and snakes, a Youth takeover and the annual summer party. We also got to take the youth group to a couple of events hosted by Doncaster Youth for Christ, both a worship evening and a USA night.
Youth events are a great opportunity for those on the fringes to be part of something different, see a different way of doing things, and connect with others. They have always been places where people move from attending a youth group to being part of a youth group.
As part of these events, we also took part in Hope Weekend. A day of social action in the community. The Youth Group painted fences at Bader Academy which they thoroughly enjoyed.
Mission Teams
As I also run Doncaster Youth for Christ, I have the privilege of bringing mission teams from the USA to Doncaster to help us in our outreach/discipleship. We had a Team based at St Paul's Church, with some of our young people attending the Starbucks Night, and outreach event. We also had a team from Northern Ireland based with our youth group who ran our youth small group, did a lot of school’s work, and hosted an outreach night on the Friday evening.
This was also the second year we partnered with the Ten2 Project with Greater Europe Mission, bringing 3 girls from USA. They spent 7 weeks with us doing outreach in Canon Popham, Edenthorpe Hall, Kirk Sandall Juniors, Bader Academy and Long Toft, alongside
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their work with myself in secondary schools and some other schools connected to other churches. It was a great 7 weeks, as they connected with over 200 year 6's from our local area every week! They also ran our youth/young adults’ small group each week where 6 girls engaged with the Bible together with them.
2026
As we look ahead into 2026, we are switching the youth group up into a fortnightly programme. One that is purely outreach focused, and the other that is discipleship focused. It gives us more opportunity to worship together, pray together and engage with the bible together. It will allow those on the fringes to engage deeper with faith topics and understand Jesus more. We expect numbers to drop, but we also expect deeper engagement and more fruitfulness.
Alongside the usual events, we're looking forward to doing our first 'youth camp' away and also having another Ten2 project team. We are believing for deeper spiritual growth and looking forward to connecting with more young people this year.
Thank you for all your support, financially and prayerfully that enables us to do all we do. Each fortnight, we take those who are more engaged deeper, and we always split into small groups to discuss and pray together.
We are always on the lookout for more volunteers who would be willing to come along and help the young people in discussion groups and to pray with them. If you would like to volunteer for the youth team in some way, please let me know.
Thank you
Pastor Daniel
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Life Church Doncaster
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 10 to 15.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’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.
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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns 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.
Alex Peter Day
ACA/MAAT
A P Day Accountants
2 Stifford Road, Aveley , RM15 4AA
Date: 27[th] August 2026
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Life Church Doncaster Financial Statement for the year ended 31 December 2025 Receipts and Payments Account
| INCOME Note Offerings Via Service Collections Offerings Via BGC Gift Aid Gift Aid Small Donation Scheme Interest Earned Grants and Donations 1 Legacies Other TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Salaries & Expenses Room Hire 2 Visiting Ministry Expenses Missionary Gifts 3 Outreach Church Ministry Expenses 4 Grant Expenditure 5 Children's Work Coffee Club Expenses Life, Craft & Coffee Expenses Youth Work Capital Expenditure Independent Examiners Fee Administration Costs 6 TOTAL EXPENDITURE (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE BEFORE TRANSFERS TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS NET INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE AFTER TRANSFERS CASH FUNDS AT LAST YEAR END CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END |
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total £ £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|
| 10,394.04 - - 10,394.04 11,150.42 50,368.39 - - 50,368.39 30,558.33 12,182.63 - 12,182.63 6,821.93 961.15 - - 961.15 783.50 1,383.89 - - 1,383.89 1,962.85 5,684.18 13,964.30 - 19,648.48 14,075.90 - - - - - - - - - 9,657.70 |
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| 80,974.28 13,964.30 - 94,938.58 75,010.63 |
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| 42,536.60 - - 42,536.60 40,584.05 7,449.50 1,100.00 - 8,549.50 8,185.50 365.00 200.00 - 565.00 440.00 1,716.00 1,747.00 1,350.00 4,813.00 5,742.62 - 4,695.55 2,584.38 7,279.93 8,481.80 6,471.40 - - 6,471.40 5,717.28 - 500.00 - 500.00 3,893.33 86.99 - - 86.99 86.90 2,994.42 30.96 - 3,025.38 2,883.28 1,451.93 - - 1,451.93 2,686.60 - - - - 53.80 - - 1,087.52 1,087.52 231.05 200.00 - - 200.00 200.00 945.60 24.75 - 970.35 624.07 |
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| 64,217.44 8,298.26 5,021.90 77,537.60 79,810.28 |
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| 16,756.84 5,666.04 5,021.90) ( 17,400.98 4,799.65) ( |
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| - - - - - |
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| 16,756.84 5,666.04 (5,021.90) 17,400.98 (4,799.65) |
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| 57,977.61 904.63 19,627.96 78,510.20 83,309.85 |
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| 74,734.45 6,570.67 14,606.06 95,911.18 78,510.20 |
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Life Church Doncaster Statement of Assets for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Church Assets as at 31 December 2025 Cash at Bank: Lloyds Bank: Current Account Savings Account Kingdom Bank: Savings Bond Gospel Partner Account Reserve Account Cash in Hand: Cash Balances Accumulated Funds Unrestricted Fund 9 Designated Fund 10 Restricted Fund 7/8 |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 1,648.41 2,000.34 34,500.00 18,000.00 5,565.98 5,386.87 10,387.80 10,308.74 43,363.65 42,464.74 |
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| 95,465.84 78,160.69 |
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| 445.34 349.51 |
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| 445.34 349.51 |
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| 95,911.18 78,510.20 |
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| 74,734.45 57,977.61 14,606.06 19,627.96 6,570.67 904.63 |
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| 95,911.18 78,510.20 |
These financial statements were approved by the Church Council on
Les Budhi Trustee 27/08/2026
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Life Church Doncaster
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
| 1. | Grants and Donations Unrestricted Donations Coffee Club Donations Life, Craft & Coffee Other donations |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 3,068.33 2,850.27 1,445.85 2,331.49 1,170.00 - |
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| 5,684.18 5,181.76 |
Restricted:
Stainforth Children's and Youth Work
During the year the charity received the following grants with regards to the children's and youth work in Stainforth.
R Forsters Charity 400.00 200.00
Coffee Club Edenthorpe
During the year the charity received a grant towards the Edenthrope Coffee Club
| Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council | 58.17 - |
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Community Celebration
During the year the charity received the following grants and donations to organise and run a local celebration for the community.
| Co-op Community Grant Edenthorpe Parish Council Ward Budget |
- - 500.00 350.00 - 780.00 |
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| 500.00 1,130.00 |
St Ledger Homes - Craft club
During the year the charity received the following grant in support of their Craft Club
| St Ledger Homes | 150.00 | 243.72 |
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| Special Donations | ||
| During the year the charity received donations for the following special projects: | ||
| Donations towards work in Stainforth | 2,216.50 | 2,296.25 |
| JustGiving - Social fund | 3,442.23 | 3,807.55 |
| Myanmar Church Generator Appeal | - | 1,216.62 |
| Nations Fund | 3,226.20 | - |
| Neighbours Fund | 3,186.20 | - |
| Turkish Pastors | 785.00 | - |
| 12,856.13 | 7,320.42 | |
| Total Grants and Donations Restricted | 13,964.30 | 8,894.14 |
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Life Church Doncaster
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements ( continued )
| 2. 3. 4. |
Room Hire Analysis Room Hire - Edenthorpe Room Hire - Kirk Sandall Room Hire - Stainforth Missionary Gifts Unrestricted Doncaster School Workers Trust Open Doors: One Church ThirtyOne:Eight Youth for Christ - Doncaster Designated Christians Against Poverty Support for Turkish Pastors - Churches Open Doors UK and Ireland Passion for Doncaster Tearfund Urban Outreach Bolton Worldshare Restricted Mark and Marie Lees - Missionaries to Turkey Support for Turkish Pastors - Churches Worldshare - Myanmar Church Generator Appeal Church Ministry Expenses AOG Annual Contribution Bereavement Journey Ministry Expenses CCL Music Licence Church Insurance Church Presentation Software Conference Expenses CRB Checks Other Promotional Materials Travel Website Fees Zoom Licenses |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 6,782.00 6,724.00 667.50 817.50 1,100.00 644.00 |
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| 8,549.50 8,185.50 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 240.00 240.00 336.00 336.00 240.00 240.00 900.00 900.00 |
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| 1,716.00 1,716.00 |
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| - 350.00 500.00 - 710.00 - 1,000.00 350.00 - 500.00 - - 750.00 |
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| 1,350.00 2,810.00 |
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| 700.00 - 1,047.00 - - 1,216.62 |
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| 1,747.00 1,216.62 |
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| 4,813.00 5,742.62 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 1,616.76 1,340.94 463.56 - 580.46 344.72 425.34 416.99 69.00 149.50 546.29 1,224.97 85.56 9.24 1,438.67 1,582.37 43.54 24.31 920.41 375.80 219.45 248.44 62.36 - |
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| 6,471.40 5,717.28 |
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Life Church Doncaster Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements ( continued )
| 5. Grant Expenditure Community Investment Fund Community Celebration Edenthorpe - Parish Fund Earth Day Grant Environmental Pride - Communal Hall Gardens Kings Coronation Celebrations Co-op Grant Ward Budget Parish Council St Leger Homes - Craft Club Grant 6. Administration Costs Accountancy fees Payroll License AoG Gift Aid -admin fees Notes to the Financial Statements (continued ) 7. Restricted Fund Reconciliation Opening Balance as at 1 January (Deficit) of Income over Expenditure Transfer between funds Closing Balance as at 31 December 8. Restricted Fund Balances These are the balances on restricted fund: Coffee Club Edenthorpe Earth Day Grant JustGiving Social Fund Nations Fund Neighbours Fund St Leger Homes - Craft Club Stainforth Treasure Kids / Stainforth Youth Youth Work Event |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| - 380.31 500.00 - 436.91 - 1,702.39 - - - 780.00 - 350.00 - 243.72 |
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| 500.00 3,893.33 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 50.00 50.00 103.20 98.40 817.15 475.67 |
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| 970.35 624.07 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 904.63 3,035.29 5,666.04 (2,130.66) - - |
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| 6,570.67 904.63 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 27.21 - 63.09 63.09 471.49 688.46 2,264.20 - 3,186.20 - 150.00 - 147.57 92.17 200.00 - 60.91 60.91 |
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| 6,570.67 904.63 |
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Life Church Doncaster
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements ( continued )
| 9. Funds Reconciliation Opening Balance as at 1 January Surplus/(Deficit) of Income over expenditure: Transfer of funds Closing Balance as at 31 December |
2025 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted Designated Total Total £ £ £ £ |
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| 57,977.61 19,627.96 77,605.57 80,274.56 16,756.84 5,021.90) ( 11,734.94 2,668.99) ( - - - - |
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| 74,734.45 14,606.06 89,340.51 77,605.57 |
10. Designated Fund
The Trustees have designated amounts that are raised at the annual Gift Day into a designated fund. The Designation of this fund was agreed by the Church Council. With some years 50% amount of the Gift day was given to outside organisations with the balance being designated for outreach and equipment.
| The balance on the designated funds were as follows: Outreach and Equipment Food Bank 11. Amounts outstanding at year end: The following amounts are outstanding at the year: Amounts due to HMRC for payroll liabilities Amounts due to Pension Provider |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 14,151.74 19,173.64 454.32 454.32 - |
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| 14,606.06 19,627.96 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 1,562.68 1,441.48 - - |
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| 1,562.68 1,441.48 |
12. Related Party Transactions
During the year, Les Budhi (trustee of the charity) received a salary of £32,370.00 (2024: £30,900.00) and pension contributions of £2,090.40 (2024: £1,972.80). This is for his employment as Senior Pastor.
Also during the year, Sharon Budhi (wife of Les Budhi, trustee of the charity) received a salary of £8,052.36 (2024: £7,332.00) and pension contributions of £145.04 (2024: £87.41). This is for her employment as Church administrator
Also during the year, the Charity donated £900.00 (2024: £900.00) to Doncaster Youth for Christ. The wife of Daniel Budhi (a trustee of the Charity) is a trustee of Doncaster Youth for Christ.
Section 10.3 of the Charity's constitution is the legal authority for the above transactions. No trustee received remuneration or payments from the Charity for their role as a trustee.
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