2024-12-31-accounts - German Protestant Church Yorkshire

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THE GERMAN PROTESTANT CHURCH YORKSHIRE

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024

Charity Number: 1100114

Trustees

I Ashworth (Chairperson) B. Mc Cartney K Charlesworth C Scott G Zagel Millmore C. Volker (Treasurer) R Bennewitz

Charity Correspondent

Conrad Volker 16 Castle Road Killinghall Harrogate HG3 2DU

Charity Number 1100114

Bankers

Lloyds TSB Hustlergate Bradford

Independent Examiner

David Mathewson 5 The Hollies Manchester M20 2GD

Structure, Governance and Management

The German Evangelical Church Bradford/Leeds has had a constitution since 1877 that was replaced by that adopted in 22 March 1987 and achieved charity registration on 16 October 2003.

The charity’s main objects are to advance the Christian religion by such means as the trustees consider appropriate.

The church is a membership organisation of which a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 form the church committee of trustees together with the vicar who meet regularly to manage the affairs of the society. They also nominate trustees to whom the assets of the church are entrusted.

Trustees have been advised of their duties by hard copy of the Charity Commission’s booklet on the duties of trustees, by internet link to the relevant section of the Charity Commission’s website, and by email and personal exchange debating the trustees’ duties.

Objectives and Activities

What we did in 2024

Regular Sunday Services
Bible study groups
Counselling sessions
Ecumenical meetings
Carol singing
Church council meetings
Coffee and Tea Socials

Review of Progress and Achievements

We currently achieve our objective, to advance the Christian religion, through a variety of activities (see above).

Financial review

The Church funds are currently deposited in a number of savings accounts aimed at maximising interest income, some of which have been consolidated. The committee further enjoys a strong relationship with Pipeline, who lease the buildings, and is committed to working with them to make their enterprise a success

Declaration

I declare, in my capacity of charity trustee, that

the trustees have approved the report above; and
have authorised me to sign it on their behalf

Treasurer Date 28 October 2025

HG3 2DU

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of the German Evangelical Church Bradford/Leeds

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 7.

Respective responsibilities of 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 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to

examine the accounts ( under section 43(3)(a)of the 1993 Act);
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 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 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

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 41 of the 1993 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 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.

David Mathewson 5 The Hollies Manchester M20 2GD

German Evangelical Church Bradford / Leeds

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Receipts Voluntary receipts Activities to generate funds Charitable Activities Investment Income Other receipts Total Receipts Payments Cost of generating voluntary income Charitable activities Investment management costs Governance costs Total Payments Net receipts/(Payments) for the period Extraordinary items Bank balance brought forward Bank balance carried forward	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 £ £ £ £ £ 13,278 13,278 13,932 24 24 185 10,446 10,446 4,750 1,797 1,797 2,412 3,601 3,601 3,411
	29,147 - - 29,147 24,802
	99 13,656 13,656 11,719 4,400 4,400 6,672 1,878 1,878 1,004
	19,934 19,934 16,768
	9,213 - 8,034 (3,915) 168,965 - 165,025
	176,142 - 168,130

German Evangelical Church Bradford /Leeds

Statement of Assets and Liabilities 31 December 2024

	Statement of Assets and Liabilities 31 December 2024
Cash Funds Current Account Deposit Account Total Cash Funds Other Monetary Assets Other Debtors Outstanding Gift Aid Total Debtors	Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ £ 59,224 0 0 59,224 52,748 116,918 0 0 116,918 116,484
	176,142 0 0 176,142 168,965

Assets retained for Charity's own use

Church Church contents Church Hall Church Hall contents 16% Church House Leeds Liabilities Total Creditors	Current Value No current valuation - - No current valuation No current valuation No current valuation - - No current valuation No current valuation No current valuation - - No current valuation No current valuation No current valuation - - No current valuation No current valuation No current valuation - - No current valuation No current valuation

Approved by the trustees on and signed on its behalf