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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
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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
cU￿entlY 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 Ca￿leS 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 Wa￿n 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 f￿anCIal 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