THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2025
CHARITY NO. 1089034

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
CONTENTS
PAGE
Legal & administrative inforniation
Raport of the trustses
Report of the Independent Examiner
Stalgment of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to tha financial 8tatsments

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustse8
Revd Elliott Irelon
Mrs Kerry A C Patton, Treasurer
Mr Mark F Aspinall. Secretary
Mr Steven Baxter
Mrs Jeannie Holman (Retired 27104r2025)
Mrs Caroline Mccaul (Appointed 27104r2025)
It is considered that the Trustees and any others who could be Unde￿tOOd to be managers,
in lh8 activities and affai￿ of th8 charity a￿ ft and propeff persons under the tenns of the
FinanGe Act 2010. Tmstee training is available as and when required.
The￿ is 8 Protection Policy in p18ce in respect of vulnerable adults and children. Checks
havo be8n m8de with the Disclosur8 and Barring SeNice in respect of persons dealing
regularly with young peopl8 and vulnerable adults. The appointed officer for this is the
Safegu8rding Officer at st John the Baptist Church. Burscough.
Prlnclpal Offic•
253 Liverpool Road South
Burscough
Lancs
L40 7RE
Independent Examlner
Fr Alan Clements (Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners)
15 Carleton Road, Great Knowley, Chorley PR6 8TQ
Banker8
The Co-operative Bank. P.0. Box 250, Delf House. Southway. Skelmer8dal8 WN8 6wr

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year
ended 31 Decernber 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
the accounting policies set out on page 8 and comply with the charsty's trust deed, the Charities
Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Ststement of Recommended Practi
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014.
The trustees also gave consideration to the Chaty Commission's guidance on public benefrt
and, in particular, the specific guidance concerned with the advancement of religion. Our
constitution and objects as described below set out our mission to proclaim the Christian faith
through the advancement of education amongst children and young people, and through
supporting those in need, both in Burscough and in other countries around the world.
Constitutlon and objects
The Burscough Outreach Trust is constituted under a tnjst deed dated 6 September 2001 and
is a registered charity number 1089034.
The objects of the charity are to advan￿ the Christian faith in Burscough and other such parts
of the UK or world as the trustees from time to time think fit, in any of the following ways..
To advance education in accordance wrth the Christian faith amongst children and
young people including those in schools, colleges and other educational establishments.,
To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick,
and to relieve the distress caused thereby.,
To promote and fulfil any such other charitabl8 purpos8s in furtherance of the above
objects as the trustees from time to time detennine.
Appolntment of Trusteas
The body of trustees consists of 5 persons being 3 ex-officio trustees, namely the vicar and
o of the church wardens of the ecclesiastical parish of St John the Baptist, Burscough,. and
2 nominated trustees who shall hold office for 4 years.
Risk Assessment
The major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the trustees, have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. The trustees recognise
that in relation to 'Risk Assessment. risk is defined as 'the threat of any action which will
adversely affect the charrty's ability to achieve its objectives and execute its strategies,.
Reserves PollGy
As an employer, the trustees believe that it is important to have a reasonable and morally
responsible policy to the holding of reseNes. Our policy, therefore, is to always hold enough
unrestricted reserves to cover our employee costs for at least 6 months.
At 318t De￿mber2o2S, restricted reserves were held totalling £88,474 (2024: £24,598). These
related to: Support of young people with mission projects (£10,587).. Hardship grants to
children, families and young people (£15.324)' Fifty Seven Outreach Project (£62,114).. and
other small restricted reserves (totalling £449). In addttion, the trust held unrestricted reserves
amounting to £34,373 (2024". £35,991).

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED)
General review of the year
During the year the trust has re￿iVed both restricted and unrestricted donations from
individuals and other organisations. The trust is grateful to have received generous grants
from.. St John the Baptist Church, Burscough, towards the payment of salaries,. and Burscough
Town Council, towards the cost of refurbishing the number 57 building in readiness for
outreach. Total in(x)ming reSoUr￿S amounted to £175,048 (2024.. £65,122).
During the year the trust supported three stsff roles: a Youth & Young Adult's Ministry Co-
ordinator- a Children & Families. Ministry Co-ordinator. and a Pastoral Ministry & Social Action
Co-ordinator. Through St John the Baptist Church, and working wrth many volunteers, they
provide a wide range of activities for teenagers, children, families and older people in the local
area and support in times of crisis and need. Total resources expended amounted to £112,790
{2024: £68,515).
Using income from specific donations. financial support was made available to enable children
and young people to take part in various church activities such as weekends away, summer
Confe￿nceS and mission trips.
Statement of tru8te08' responsibilitie8
The charity trustees are r8sponsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
{United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounb'ng Practice).
Law applicable to charTties in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year, which gwe a true and fair view of the charty's financial
activities during the year and of its financial posrtion at the end of the year. In preparing those
financial statements, the trustees are required to.
select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended
practice have been followed subject to any material departures that must be disclosed
and explained in the financial statements-
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless rt is inappropriate to
presume that the charty will continue in bu8ine&8.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose wth
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial Posbtion ofthe charty and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements compty wrth the Charities Ad 2011, the applicable Charitie5
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trusl deed. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charty and taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie8.
Approved by the trustees on 3(W March 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Rev Elliott Ireton. Chair of Trustees

**Charities Act 2011.** 

## **Independent Examiner's Report.** 

## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Burscough Outreach Trust** 

**for the year ending 3p[t] . December 2025 as set out on pages 5 to 6 of this Report.** 

## **Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner.** 

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's 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 : 

excimine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity 

Commissioner under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and 

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of the independent examiner's report.** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 as set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner's statement.** 

In connection with my examination, no other matters has come to my attention 

1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met, 

2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

Signed. 

Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners Date _/I bi..[7J1uq ][2 ][oQ 6 ]_ 

Rev'd. A. A. Clements MA, ACIB, FCIE. 15 Carleton Road, Great Knowley, Chorley PR6 8TQ 



THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Noi• ilnYMtrf¢t•d R••frfci•d TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Funds
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Inconkng reSou￿e$ fn)m donorn
3(8)
14.725
159.224
173.949
62.721
Incomtr fmm ¢haril*ble trading
3(b)
Incom8 fmm •ctivilff'g8 ft>rgenornllng fund¥
31c)
151
151
117
Incom8 from Inv9Stmgnts
3(rf)
3(•)
2,284
Oth•rlncthm•
TOTAL INCOM114G RESOURCES
15.824
159,224
175.048
85.122
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Fund rnlshw 8 publicty
418)
GrnntS
41b)
38.258
38,258
4,573
ActIvI￿o& dlrnctly rnl•frng to th¢ b￿rtI olth• Trn81
4(cl
18.873
57.0
73.
83,437
Support CQ4t8
4(d)
Trn81 Manag6n￿l & Athmnistrnlkn
410)
587
TOTAL RESOURCES useD
17.442
112,7
68,515
NET INCOMING IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES
{1.818>
83.876
82,258
13,3931
GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS
. re8118ed
unm81188d
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
(1.818)
&1.878
62.258
(3,393)
BALANCES eiiwd #t 18t JANUARY 2￿23
35.991
24,698
63,982
BALANCES •t 31•t DE¢EMBeR z023
34,37

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
Notè
2026
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assals
Invostm8nt as58t8
CURRENT AssErs
Stock
Debtor8 & Pr&paymonl$
Short l$rm dep08it6
Ca8h al bank and in hand
2.498
2.963
42.oc
42.0
78.551
15.828
123.047
60.789
LIABILITIES.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
I2￿>
{200)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
122,847
60,589
NET ASSETS
122.847
60,589
FUNDS
Unréstricted
34.373
35,991
Reglrf¢ted
88.474
24.598
122,847
80.589
Approved by the Trustee9 on 30th March 2026 and slgngJ on behaw of the Tru81 by..
Rev El110tt Ireton
Ch81r of Trustees

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis ofpreparatlc*n Ind assessmont of going ¢onc•m
The fina￿181 statements been prepored under the hlstorkal cost convenb.on vAlh ttems rwnlsed at Cost or
Ir8n3aGt?on value unless Othe[￿se stated in the relevant notes to these account5.
The flnanclal sta18mants have been prepared In accordAnc8 vjlth the Statement of Recommended Pr3cti¢e.'
Accountin9 and Reporting by Charities P￿paring their accounts in accordance with the Finanoal R9POrting Standard
applicable in the UK 8nd Republic of Ireland IFRS102} issued on 16 Juty 2014 and the Finanual Reporting Stsndard
applleable In the Unrted Kingdom and RepU￿1C of I￿14nd {FRS102) and the ChafilJ"es Act 2011.
Thè trustees COn8id8r that there are no materi•l un￿rtaintI&$ aP*)ul the Tn￿￿8 abilty to continue as a going concem.
With respect to thè nèxt reporting period. the most signfficant 8mA of tsn¢•rtainty is the level of grants and donations
that tho Trust may be ab18 to attract from o¢her bodies.
b) Incomlng R•sour¢•s
Gr8nts & donatlons are roeogni$od when T￿ryed by or on behall ofthe TrLt8t. plann￿ 9iwng receivablg under g
aid 15 reGogni5ed only when weived and income tsx recoverable on gfft aid donatm￿S is rewnlsed when the
income is recognised.
Interest on investmants Is a¢¢ounted forvA)on receNable.
c) Resources Expend•d
Expenditure is included on an accruals basi8.
d) Fln¥nclal Instwm•nts
The trust only has finaneial 88$ot8 ¥nd finan¢*l Ilabllille8 of 8 kind that qualfy 88 basic finants81 inBtmment8. B88iC
financial in8lNments are initially recognisod At transaction v8lu8 8n¢J $ubw4uentty measured at th81r 88tt18rn8nt
value.
RELATED PARTY TIIANSACTIONS AND TRUSTEES, EXPENSES AND REMUNERATION
The trustees 011 gSv8 freely their lime and expertise wth0￿ 8ny fom) ol remunerailon or other beneflt In cash or kind.
Ex￿n$?$ paid lo the Iru8lee8 in the ye8r totslw £0 (2024: £01.
Total incoming transactions from r•lalod parties in ihe reporting period amounted to £179,52412024". £53.350).
Total incoming transacts'ons from Iruslees and their connecbons was £10.97512024'. £10,350}.
- Total incoming transactions from St John the Baptist thurd), an organisalton related by shared truslaes. was
£188,54912Q24.. £43,000)
Total outgoing transactions made to related parties in the re[￿ting per[￿ amounted to £0 {2024." £3,8C61.
Total outgoing transactions ma(Je to tnJst8es 8nd thelr conn8Ctions w88 £0 {2024." £6501.
Total outgoing transactions made to St John the Baptist chucd) were £012024. £3.156).
The Burscough Oulread) Trust regularly receives donab.ons frorn Ihe twstees and their connections. The donors did
not allach any conditions lo their gifts which would require the charity to significanvy alter Ihe nature of ils existing
activities.

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestslcted R0Str1thd TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
31al Incomlng resource8 from dono
Planned Giving.
Giving under Grft Aid
Income Tax recovarablo on Grft Aid
Non Gift Aid giving
Ad Ho¢ Donations
Legacies
Grants from Sl John the Baptist, Burscough
Grant from Burscough Town CoLtnal
Grants from other organis8tion8
7.508
1.882
5,190
20
12,848
3,217
5.190
20
13,401
3.350
2,820
150
1,335
126.540
26.LNKJ
126,549
26.000
125
173.949
125
14,725
159.224
62.721
31bl In¢om• fmm ¢harttable tradlng
31cl Income fmm 4ctlvltl•s forg8n0￿tIng fund¥
151
151
117
31dl Income fmm Invèstments
Inter881 on c88h deposks
2264
3181 Olher Incom•
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
15.824
1 S9.224
175,048
85,122
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrn8trlet•d R88tdctsd TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Funds
Fund•
2026
2024
4181 Fund rnlslng & publlclty
41bl Grnnts
Overs6as Proj8Cts
Flfty Seven Outrao¢h P￿1¢¢4
Mission Support Fund
UK Prctjects
Hardship
1.137
37.856
3,436
4.573
38.258
600
4{cl Actlvltlgs dlr•ctly rnlatlng to tho WO￿ of the Twst
Staff Salarles
Staff & Volunleerfs èxpenses
Training Costs
18,875
57.090
73.965
63,217
220
16.875
83,437
41dl Support costs
4{el Trust Management & Admlnlstrndon
567
567
505
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
17,442
95.348
112,790
68.515
ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Salaries and wage5
SoGial securty costs
Other pensK)n coslg
72.661
82,038
1,181
63.217
73.965
The average number of employees during the year was 312.17 FrE){2￿24.. 3 {2.17 FfEII. Al employee lime was
inVo￿e￿ coordinating and supporting charitable activities.

THE BURSCOUGH OUTREACH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
DEBTORS & PREPAYMENTS
2025
2024
Income Tax recoverable
Accrual of interest on deposit
2,361
135
2,49S
2,422
541
2,￿3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
2025
2024
Short term deposrts
Cash at bank and In hgnd
42.(IXJ
42,000
15,828
120,551
CREDITORS & ACCRUALS
2026
2024
Accrual$
2LKI
200
200
FUNDS
Unr•stslcted funds compriso those fvnds vthich tha tru81888 are free lo use In accord8n¢e with th& charftable
objects.
R•strlet•d lund8 aro fund8 which have been gNen for porti¢ul8r purpo8e8 proied8.
The closlng bolonce olRestrtcled Funds Gornpri8ed the follo￿ng.."
2025
2024
Fund r? P8sloral Grfts
Fund re Fun DayslGames & Grub
Fund re Mission Support
Fund re Hardship
Fund re Seven Oulw¢h Proja¢*
318
133
10,587
15,324
62,114
316
133
8,825
15,324
24.598