Jt[ MAJESTIC The Majestic Church Annual Report and Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Charity number 1076156 (Registered in England & Wales)
Contents Reference and Administrative Infonnation Structure, Governance and Management Objectives and Activities Achievements and Perforn]ance Plans for Future Financial Review Statement of Trustees Responsibilities Members of the Trustee Body Financial Statements 8-10
Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name". The Majestic Church Charity Registration No. 1076156 Registered Office and operational address: Majestic Building, Albert Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 SAA Elders Mr Gary Pearson (Lead Elder) Mr David Lord Trustees Sue Standley (Chair) Mark Olding (Tr¢asurer) Ron Ellerton Jan Harvey - voted in at Half AGM 140525 Administrator Catherine Taylforth Independent Examiner Tom Atkinson, William Fortune & Sons, Chartered Accountants, Collingwood House, Church Square, Hartlepool TS24 7EN Bankers Reliance Bank Ltd., Faith House, 23-24 Lovat Lane, London, EC3R 8EB Skipton Building Society, Albion House, Church Street, Barnoldswick BB18 5UT
Structure, Governance and Management ORGANISA TIONAL MANAGEMENT The operational leadership of the charity is provided by the elders, who are in turn recognised and supported by the wider regional structure of Christ Central Churches (which is committed to building thc church according to New Testament principles). The trustees are responsible for the management of the charity, which is also atyiliated to the Evangelical Alliance. The elders of the church are: Mr. Gary Pearson (Lead Elder) Mr David Lord GOVERNING BODY The organisation is an incorporated charity with trustees elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the church in accordance with the Trust Deed and the Constitution. These provide for a minimum of three and a maximum of seven persons who carry legal responsibility for the charity. The trustees are required to meet at least four times a year. Thc trustees met on the following dates: I" April 2024, 24th April 2024, 5th June 2024, 24" July 2024, 28. August 2024, 17ih October 2024, 9ih December 2024, 27ih January 2025, 10" March 2025, plus Half AGM 14ih May 2025. After the Annual General Meeting in 2024 the trustees met and the following responsibilities were deternlined: Chairnian Minute-taker Treasurer Human resources Health and Safety S Standley - M Olding - M Olding By the board of trustees R Ellerton Recruitmenl andAppointmen¢ of Truslee Body The charity trustees for the PUTposes of charity law are known as members of the Trustee Body. Under the requirements of the Mcmorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Trustee Body are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they can be re-elect¢d at the next Annual General Meeting. New Trustees are recruited by direct invitation from the Truste¢ Body and are identificd either by the Truste¢ Body or by referral to the Trustecs. In extending invitations account is taken of the skills present and needed within the Trustee Body. Potential Trustees arc invited to attend Trustce meetings as observers and are enabled to familiarize themselves with the organization. Once mutual agreement as to the suitability of the appointmcnt has bcen established, new Trustees may be appointed to scrve as coopted trustecs on the Trustee Body until the next Annual General Meeting.
Trustee Induction and Training cUentlY new Trustees receive familiarization during the pre-election period of their as%ociation with the Board. Familiarisation includes: sitting in on Trustee meetings, an introduction to the various aspects of the work, including strategic planning documents. Relevant guidance publications from regulatory bodies are provided to all new Trustees. If deemed necessary, Trustees will be encouraged to attend relevant training and refresher courses on an ongoing basis. Objectives and activities Charilable Objectives The objects of the charity are to encourage a wide range of activities which provide benefit to active members of the church and the wider communities in the West Craven district (including Barnoldswick, Earby, etc.) and beyond. The charity CaleS out charitable activities for the public benefit. Primary Objectives To seek, save and disciple the lost To relieve those in poverty, and support those in special need Activities in support ofPrimary objectives The following top-level objectives have been agreed: to be actively engaged in mission outreach, through involvcmcnt with thc town cvents inter-church mission events across the wider region to respond to the needs of the peoplc of the local area through social action provide courses, such as Freedom in Christ, Friendship First and Joining The Family, for the church community to grow Risk Management The Trustees review the church's objectives and policies, including risk assessments, currently there were no major risks to which the Charity is exposed, nor were there policy issues to be addressed. Responsibility for monitoring and action rests with the Trustees. Organizational Siruclure Day to day operational leadership is delegated by the Trustee Body to the Lead Elder (LE). The Trustee Body is a policy making Body, having adopted the Carver principles of governance. It sets policies that are needed and sets policies for the strategic ends of the Charity for a rolling plan that is reviewed each year. For governance, the Trustee Body interfaces with the LE, who is free to make decisions within the bounds of the strategic plan and governance pararneters. The LE is invited to all trustee meetings and provides progress against objectives and the strategic plan, and any exceptions to governance parameters.
Achievements and Performance We were able to provide food parcels at Christmas from Josef Fund in December 2024 Tea & Toast - a 'wam] space, initiative through Winter 2024125 to help with the cost-of-living crisis" this has continued throughout the year. Other "Wam Space" events w¢ run include: a Community Lunch and a Craft Group We also run a Toddler Group one afternoon a week. We also work with Hope Barlick and Town Council projects throughout the year Plans for Future Periods To continue providing Wan Spaces during winter and the other events throughout the year To continue to provide financial assistance to local charities, where possible Planning events alongside local community events (Hope Barlick and Bamoldswick Town Council) where possible. To make the building accessible to all by installing a platforn] stair lift appropriate for wheelchairs and prams through ongoing fundraising. Financial Revie Presentation of ihefinancial slatements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with The Charities Act (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and The Charity Commission Statement of Recommended Practice 2005 Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Reserves Policy The Trustees have set a policy on reserves that there should be sufficient for nom]al expenditure of a minimum of 3 months. Investment Policy Funds that are not required to meet expenditure are invested in the short tenn in a deposit account. The Charity therefore does not seek to invest for the sake of income. Principalfunding resources Our total income for the financial period 1st April 2024 - 31 st March 2025 was £52,311. Our total expenditur¢ for the same period was £47,425. Statement of Trustees Responsibilities The Charities Act require the trustees (under Charity Law) to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income
and expenditure, for the financial period. In preparing those financial statements, trustees follow best practice and: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and prepare the financial statements unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. charitable The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Annual Report, and the responsibility of the independent examiner in relation to the Trustees Report is limited to examining the report and that ensuring on the face of the report there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements. This report has been prepared in accordance with thc Statement of Recommcnded Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 2005). Members of the Trustee Body The Trustees, who are trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report, are set out on page 4. In accordance with charity law, as th¢ trustees of the charity, we certify that: so far as we are aware. there is no relevant financial inforniation of which the charities Independent Examiner was unaware. and we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any r¢l¢vant financial infomiation and to establish that the Charity's Independent Examiner is aware of that infomiation. Independent Examiner Tom Atkinson of William Fortune & Sons was appointed as the charity's Independent Examiner and has expressed his willingness to continue in that capacity. Su¢ Standley (Chair of Trustees)
Wm FORTUNE & SON Chartered Accountants CollinBw¢xxl HL)U5t. Church Uart. HartlLwI TS24 7EN Telephonw. l(n429) Jl 44(xi E.mail. (onknYt6wmfortuntaThlwnrnuk Independent examiner's report to the Thistees on the unaudited fanCIal statements of the Majestic Church I report on the accounts of the Chaity- England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the statement of financial activities and the balance sheet and as are set out on the attached page. These fllwicial ststements have been prepared under tbe historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out therein. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the prepardtion of the accounts, you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(a) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act, to follow prncedures specified in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 156 of the Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the gencral 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 consideratÉon of any unusual Items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees conccrning any such mattcrs. The proccdurcs undertakcn do not provide all the evidence that would bc rcquircd in an audit and conscqu¢ntly I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act. and To prepare statczncnts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met. or To which, in my opinion, attention should be dTrwn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to bc rcachcd. Independent examiner Thomas Atkinson FCA Wm Fortune & Son Collingwood House Church Square Hartlepool TS24 7EN Thom05 A Atkins
MAJESTIC CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31sr MARCH 2025 2025 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Donations Tax reclairned under gift aid Room hire Warm Grant Wheelchair and lift fund Donation for Fire Alarm Donation for buffet Donation for dishwasher Donation for computer Sundry Invcome Josef Fund Bank interest 33,991 29,991 6,149 3,701 500 2.960 500 10,546 2,C()O 1,200 400 380 194 113 40,648 234 52,311 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable expenses Christ Central Good News Adopt a child Alpha course Buffet cost Visiting preachers Cash for refreshments Etc 1,283 164 216 40 1,21)) 810 929 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Salaries and administration Cleaning Insurances Light, heat and water Telephone and broadband Computer General repairs Equipment (Fire alarm and dishwasher) Postage, stationery and office supplies Subscriptions and DBS Bank charges 23,839 4,672 3,540 5.591 514 22,079 4.063 3,508 5,857 478 380 881 2.511 578 540 120 901 1,100 1,433 1,705 iio 42,517 47.425 Surplus (previous year deficit) 4,886 -1,869
MAIESTIC CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Reliance Bank Skipton Building Society Cash in hand Less: Creditor for buffet 3,389 12,555 132 -1,200 14,876 7,464 2,245 281 9,990 REPRESENTED BY: Unrestricted Funds Surplus/lDeficit) 9,990 4,886 14,876 11,859 -1869 9,990