Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/25 Period start date To 31/12/25 Period end date
Charity name: Cedar Tree Church
Charity registration number: 1101877
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The worship of God & the sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ & the relief of poverty & hardship. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Training band musicians. Gifts to those in need in the community to relieve poverty. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes we follow the guidance |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by | |
| volunteers | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We have helped those in poverty with gifts eg. to pay bills including food gifts. We have helped addicts to find professional assistance. We have given gifts to other charities that help those in need. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Reviewed & audited. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have a deposit account to maximise interest |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 63892 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointment by resolution of the Trustees by majority vote |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cedar Tree Church |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1101877 |
| Charity’s principal address | 24 Fetlock Drive, Eccleshill, Bradford BD2 3FH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Andrew Popplewell | chair | Trustees | ||
| Ruth Barber | treasurer | Trustees | ||
| Jonathan Reynolds | Trustees | |||
| Elaine Wade | Trustees | |||
| Andra Niculescu | Trustees | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Nil held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) A f popplewell
Full name(s) Andrew Frederick Popplewell
Position (eg Secretary, chair Chair, etc)
Date
22/04/2026
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| Bank and cash balance b/fwd ~~po~~ ~~po~~ ~~po~~ |
63,632.11 £ |
Minister'spay | 11,700.00 £ |
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Gifts & Donations | 4,800.00 £ |
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| Tithes and Offerings ~~po~~ ~~pO~~ ~~po~~ |
27,328.15 £ |
Insurance and licences | 649.87 £ |
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| HMRC Tax Refund ~~pO~~ ~~po~~ ~~pO~~ |
~~pO~~ | 2,658.75 £ |
Venue Hire | 3,260.00 £ |
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| Other income ~~po~~ ~~pO~~ ~~po~~ |
~~pO~~ | ~~pO~~ | 115.00 £ |
Training | 148.00 £ |
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| Bank Interest received ~~pO~~ ~~po~~ |
~~pO~~ | 790.85 £ |
Travel | 152.13 £ |
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| ~~po~~ | ~~o~~ | Computer expenses ~~o~~ |
~~o~~ | 113.52 £ ~~o~~ |
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| ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | Teaching& Outreach ~~po~~ |
~~po~~ | 96.97 £ ~~po~~ |
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| ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | FamilyServices/misc ~~po~~ |
~~po~~ | 12.30 £ ~~po~~ |
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~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | 30,892.75 £ ~~po~~ |
~~po~~ | ~~po~~ | Evangelism/Publicity ~~po~~ |
~~po~~ | 209.93 £ ~~po~~ |
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| ~~po~~ | HelpingHands | 1,371.44 £ |
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2,124.33 £ ~~po~~ |
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Yorkshire Bank Deposit Account | 63,892.93 £ |
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Cash in hand | - £ |
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* CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
' Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ rity Na members of | Cedar Tree Church Trust
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On accounts for the year | 31 December 2025
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Charity no | 1101877
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| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust’) for the year ended :
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act’).
| report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
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Name: | Graham Anthony Elliott
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Relevant professional | Chartered Certified Accountant qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: | Manchester House, 50a Oxford Road, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8AB
IER
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October 2018
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.
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