## **GRACE CHURCH** ## **1 RICHMOND ROAD** ## **SHEFFIELD** **SOUTH YORKS** **S13 9TB** **Registered Charity: 1052591** ## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT** ## **AND** **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024** **Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services** **25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ** **Mobile: 07710 456376** **E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts** ## **Accruals Accounts** ## **Report to the trustees/members of Grace Church, Sheffield** ## **Registered Charity Number 1052591** ## **On the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024** ## **Set out on the following pages** ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity¹s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - • To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ## **Signed** _L A Silver_ ## **Date: 25 July 2025** Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ ## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees** ## **Introduction** Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. Thank you for your continued hard work in improving the financial procedures. ## **Charity Law and Financial Regulations** The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). ## **Signing of Accounts** I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed. ## **Conclusion** There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for further assistance. ## **Luke Silver** ## **Date: 25 July 2025** ## **GRACE CHURCH** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024** ## **ACTIVITIES REVIEW** The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God. ## **TRUSTEES** The trustees during the year were as follows: ## **Luke Jenkinson** 58 John Ward Street, Sheffield. S13 8WY ## **Terence Clark** 35 Westbank Drive, South Anston, Sheffield, S25 5JG ## **Andrew Parkinson** 38 Stradbroke Road, Stradbroke, Sheffield, S13 8LS ## **Nicola Doran** 51 Richworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 8UG ## **Ben Stacey** 47 Chatsworth Close, Aston, Sheffield. S26 2GA ## **STATEMENT** We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. ## SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name: Luke Jenkinson 30/09/2025Date: ## **Grace Church Sheffield - 1052591** ## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2024** |Notes Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
**Incoming resources**
Incoming resources from generated funds
3a
0
Voluntary income
122,742
Activites for generating funds
70,230
Investment income
3c
44
Incoming resources from charitable activities
15,556
Other incoming resources
3d
2,350
**Total Incoming Resources**
**210,922**
**Resources Used**
Cost of generating funds
0
Fundraising trading cost of goods sold and other
0
Charitable activities
180,468
Governance costs
3,947
Other resources used
2,302
**Total Resources Expended**
**186,717**
**Net Movement in Funds**
**24,205**
**Fund Balances b/fwd at 01.01.24**
**507,510**
**Transfers**
**Gains and Losses Building Valuation**
**0**
**Fund Balances c/fwd at 31.12.24**
**531,715**|Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
£
£
£
0
0
25,423
80,370
203,112
94,865
4,041
74,271
73,538
0
44
511
15,556
3,423
0
2,350
335| |---|---| ||**84,411**
**295,333**
**198,095**| ||0
0
49,887
0
0
7,621
63,345
243,813
66,143
0
3,947
38,090
2,518
4,820
32,965| ||**65,863**
**252,580**
**194,706**| ||| ||**18,548**
**42,753**
**3,389**| ||**69,237**
**576,747**
**573,359**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**| ||**87,785**
**619,500**
**576,748**| LAS 1 of 2 25/07/2025 ## **Grace Church Sheffield - 1052591** |**Balance Sheet**|**Notes**|**2024**||**2023**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**| |**Fixed Assets**|||||| |Tangible Assets|||740,298||740,298| ||||**740,298**||**740,298**| |**Current Assets**|||||| |Cash at Bank & In Hand||139,234||102,431|| |**Creditors:**amounts falling due within one year||0||0|| |**Net Current Assets**|||**139,234**||**102,431**| |**Total Assets**less current liabilities|||**879,532**||**842,729**| |**Liabilities**|||260,032||265,981| |**Net Assets**|||**619,500**||**576,748**| |**Capital and Reserves**|||||| |**Income Funds:**|||||| |General Fund|||531,715||507,511| |Designated Funds|||0||0| |Restricted Funds|||87,785||69,237| ||||**619,500**||**576,748**| LAS 2 of 2 25/07/2025 ## **Grace Church Shefeld** ## **Trustees Report** ## **Year ended 31/12/2024** The trustees of Grace Church Sheffield are happy to report that the aims and objectives of the charity have been vigorously and enthusiastically adhered to throughout the year. There have been some developments in areas of its goals as well as new initiatives that have been introduced both locally and internationally. The sitting trustees between January and December of the year 2024 were Luke Jenkinson, Andrew Parkinson, Terence Clark, Nicola Doran and Benjamin Stacey. The charity (no 1052591) is governed by a Trust Deed for local Assemblies of God churches. The accounts have been maintained carefully and thoroughly by our internal finance director, and have been independently examined by: Luke Silver, Accountancy and Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ They comply with all SORP requirements. The principal objective of the charity that we passionately propagate is the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God. The charity provides many various activities that benefit not only the local community, but also wider to areas in other parts of the country as well as to overseas. ## **Locally** **Grace Tots** runs on Friday mornings and caters for children under the age of 3. The average attendance is 30 tots and 30 parent/carers. This service provides place of friendship and security for parents, grandparents and other carers. The children are offered many activities to help them develop and grow in a healthy environment. **Youth** is the weekly outreach for children in years 7-13, (11-18yrs). Currently meets on Friday evenings. The Youth Team concentrate on reaching the youth of the community with the express aim to give the teenagers of today something worth living for. **Handsworth Food Bank** provides emergency food packages for people who find themselves in crisis situations. We open every week throughout the year on Tuesdays 12.00pm-2.00pm and Thursdays 4.00pm-6.00pm. **Coffee Morning** is open every Wednesday & Friday in the café. This outreach provides people of all ages with friendships and pastoral support. **Charity Shop (Uniquely U)** is open every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10.00am – 12.30pm. The income raised supports New Hope Christian Centre, Chifubu in Zambia. **Sunday Service** is held in the main hall every Sunday from 11.00am – 12.30pm. People of all ages from the community regularly attend with the average being 100 adults, 30 under 12’s. A Kids church provision is included within the service times. **Grow Groups** are by-weekly small groups in the church building on a Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm. There are also options for zoom groups too. These groups offer people a variety of learning materials to help them develop and explore their faith. **Dinner Parties** are a monthly small gathering hosted in people’s homes across the city. The aim is for pastoral care, friendship and connection along with food and fun. ## **Natonally** **Assemblies of God** is a network of churches that we partner with. Our mutual respect for each other and support to each other is of great value as we hold similar aims and objectives. **Life Links International Fellowship** is a network of churches that we partner with, in various parts of the country. Our mutual respect for each other and support to each other is of great value as we hold similar aims and objectives. ## **Internatonally** We are involved in supporting a community work called **New Hope Christian Church** in Chifubu, Zambia, (feeding & providing education for orphaned children and providing work for people in the area). There are a number of ‘one-time’ events and activities that take place as a result of the various things mentioned above. In short, the trustees are satisfied that the charity functions in good order and continues to progress in line with its aims and objectives. On behalf of the Trustees, Luke Jenkinson (Chair of Trustees)