Company Registration Number: 05929749
Charity Registration Number: 1117856
CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Pages | |
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| Report of the Trustees/Directors | 1 to 5 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities/Summary Income and Expenditure Account | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 15 |
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing documents, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, published in October 2019.
Trustees of the Charity
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. Details of the trustees who have served during the year and since the year end can be found on page 4.
OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
The principal objects of the charity are:
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To advance Christianity, in accordance with the Statement of Faith shown below, in Manchester and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time-to-time think fit.
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To relieve aged persons and persons in conditions of need, hardship, sickness or distress arising therefrom whether in connection with housing or accommodation or shelter or any other purpose (whether by way of loan, gift, the provision of accommodation or shelter or in any other way) in Manchester and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time-to-time think fit.
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To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in Manchester and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time-to-time think fit.
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To advance education whether of children (above or below compulsory school age) or of adults.
Statement of Faith
We believe in:
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The one true God who lives eternally in three persons - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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The love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling, redeeming and judging the world.
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The divine inspiration and supreme authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, which are the written Word of God - fully trustworthy for faith and conduct.
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The dignity of all people, made male and female in God’s image to love, be holy and care for creation, yet corrupted by sin, which incurs divine wrath and judgement.
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The incarnation of God’s eternal Son, the Lord Jesus Christ - born of the virgin Mary, truly divine and truly human, yet without sin.
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The atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross: dying in our place, paying the price of sin and defeating evil, so reconciling us with God.
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The bodily resurrection of Christ, the first fruits of our resurrection; his ascension to the Father, and his reign and mediation as the only Saviour of the world.
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The justification of sinners solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
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The ministry of God and The Holy Spirit, who leads us to repentance, unites us with Christ through new birth, empowers our discipleship and enables our witness.
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The Church, the body of Christ both local and universal, the priesthood of all believers - given life by the Spirit and endowed with the Spirit’s gifts to worship God and proclaim the gospel, promoting justice and love.
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The personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of God, who will raise all people to judgement, bring eternal life to the redeemed and eternal condemnation to the lost, and establish a new heaven and new earth.
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees regularly review the objects and activities of the charity and, as part of this review, have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and, in particular, its supplementary guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, as summarised below, provide benefit both to active members of the Church and the wider community of Manchester.
During the year under review, the main areas of progress and achievement included:
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The Church has become established at Glenn House, Media City, Salford.
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We continue to utilise technology for meetings enabling face to face and video conference-based attendance.
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The granting of gifts to individuals in need and to other charitable organisations with similar objectives.
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Continuing support of refugees and asylum seekers who are part of the Church, or who have been linked to the Church through Welcome Churches.
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Ongoing participation in the national ‘Alpha’ evangelism/outreach initiatives.
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Continued provision of training to those belonging to the Church, via video conferencing software and face to face as appropriate.
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We have continued our involvement with Barnabus, a charity supporting the homeless in Manchester in their journey off the streets.
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Continued engagement with Salford Foodbank.
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We have maintained our relationship with Kerith Community Church in Bracknell.
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We have organised and held a successful church weekend away, with the teaching provided by Helen and Terry Hotchkiss from Grace Church Shrewsbury.
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We have continued to provide child and youth meetings for children of Church members and visiting children.
The trustees are very happy with the overall outcome of the above in meeting the charity’s stated objectives and envisage sustained growth and development of the Church within the foreseeable future.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income has increased from £178,958 for the year ended 31 March 2024 to £189,634 for the year ended 31 March 2025.
During the year, overall expenditure reduced from £186,035 to £174,864. The overall results for the year reflect net incoming resources of £14,770 (2024: net outgoing resources of £7,077).
The Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025 reflects total net assets of £192,344 (2024: net assets of £177,574) including net current assets/cash liquidity of £182,074 (2024: £166,504).
The trustees are satisfied with the financial position of the Church at 31 March 2025 and remain optimistic that the strategies in place will lead to the Church being able to fulfil its medium-term growth objectives.
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Investment Policy
The charity’s surplus funds are invested in an account with Barclays Bank. The trustees have power to invest any money belonging to the charity as they see fit.
Reserves Policy
Unrestricted reserves represent savings held for future investment in staff, venues and church planting. Within those reserves, it is the intention of the trustees to always hold a minimum of three months’ average gross expenditure across the unrestricted funds. This equated to reserves of approximately £42,000 at 31 March 2025 (£44,000 at 31 March 2024), which were comfortably exceeded at both balance sheet dates.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The organisation is a private charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 8 September 2006 and was registered with the Charity Commission from 6 February 2007. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Appointment of Trustees
New trustees are appointed on the recommendation of existing trustees/members. There is a required minimum of three trustees but no maximum number.
Trustees’ Induction and Training
Trustees are already familiar with the work of the charity as they are drawn from within the Church membership/ congregation. The trustees have induction procedures to ensure that new trustees understand their roles and obligations. As part of these procedures, trustees are also encouraged to attend appropriate internal/external training events to facilitate the undertaking of their roles.
Organisation
The management and administration of the charity is under the control of the trustees who meet three times per year. Day to day operational matters are delegated to the Church leaders.
Related Parties
The Church is supported through local networks with other churches in Greater Manchester, and also by Kerith Community Church, based in Bracknell UK.
Risk Management
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and have systems in place to monitor those risks and to take action where necessary to mitigate them.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Charity Name: | Christ Central Manchester Limited |
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| Company Registration Number: | 05929749 (England and Wales) |
| Charity Registration Number: | 1117856 |
| Date of Incorporation: | 8 September 2006 |
| Registered Office: | 121 East Avenue |
| Heald Green | |
| Cheadle | |
| SK8 3BS |
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION (continued)
Place of Business: Glenn House Houston Park Salford M50 2RP Directors and Trustees: Dr Rosalind Morley (resigned 29.08.25) Mr Jason Kapp Mrs Anne Solway Mr Matthew Lyall Mr Benjamin Evans (appointed 29.08.25) Company Secretary: Mr Matthew Chandler Church Leader: Mr Keith Gamon Independent Examiner: Mr J Lester FCA Baines Jewitt Limited Chartered Accountants Spitfire House 19 Falcon Court Preston Farm Industrial Estate Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TU Bankers: Barclays Bank plc 51 Mosley Street Manchester M2 3HQ
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The Church’s planned initiatives for the current and subsequent financial years include the following:
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To continue to provide pastoral care, Bible-based teaching and Christ-centred evangelism, using the best tools available.
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As government and scientific advice changes, we will aim to follow best practice to ensure the safety and support of all who engage with the church in any way.
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Continuing pastoral/care network, including support and care for refugees and asylum seekers within the Church. We will expand our work with Welcome Churches as we seek to provide a welcome environment for those arriving in the Manchester area from other nations.
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To involve and support as many as possible in mid-week group ministry.
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Delivery of high quality children’s work, youth work and student activities.
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Participation in the national Alpha evangelism/outreach initiative.
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Continuing our support for churches in Zambia that we have a relationship with.
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Participation in supporting the local community, particularly through Salford Foodbank and Barnabus Manchester.
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To find more ways to engage and support the growing population living and working within Greater Manchester and in particular those living near our new home.
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS (continued)
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We are taking on more space on the first floor of Glenn House; phase one use of this additional space is to provide a kitchen, which will allow us to provide improved catering options for Church activities. Phase two will be to increase the main auditorium floor space.
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To ensure that we keep the Church on a secure financial basis, with the understanding that we will be using some of our financial reserves as we establish and grow our presence and impact within Salford and Greater Manchester.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approval
This report was approved by the directors/trustees on 3 December 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mr J Kapp
Chair of Trustees
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 7 to 15.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the company (who are also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr J Lester FCA Baines Jewitt Limited Chartered Accountants Spitfire House 19 Falcon Court Preston Farm Industrial Estate Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TU
Dated: 9 December 2025
JL/AJW
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (including Summary Income and Expenditure Account)
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | Restricted | Funds | Total | Funds | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME | |||||||
| Charitable activities: | |||||||
| Operation of a local church | 2 | 178,090 | 167,068 | 8,541 | 8,791 | 186,631 | 175,859 |
| Interest receivable | 3 | 2,580 | 1,922 | - | - | 2,580 | 1,922 |
| Other income | 423 | 1,177 | - | - | 423 | 1,177 | |
| ____ | ____ | _ | _ | ____ | ____ | ||
| TOTAL INCOME | 181,093 | 170,167 | 8,541 | 8,791 | 189,634 | 178,958 | |
| ========= | ========= | ====== | ====== | ========= | ========= | ||
| EXPENDITURE | |||||||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 166,323 | 176,666 | 8,541 | 9,369 | 174,864 | 186,035 |
| ____ | ____ | _ | _ | ____ | ____ | ||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 166,323 | 176,666 | 8,541 | 9,369 | 174,864 | 186,035 | |
| ========= | ========= | ====== | ====== | ========= | ========= | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) | |||||||
| for the year | 6 | 14,770 | (6,499) | - | (578) | 14,770 | (7,077) |
| Transfers between funds | - | (569) | - | 569 | - | - | |
| ____ | ____ | _ | _ | ____ | ____ | ||
| Net movement in funds | 14,770 | (7,068) | - | (9) | 14,770 | (7,077) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 15 | 177,574 | 184,642 | - | 9 | 177,574 | 184,651 |
| ____ | ____ | _ | _ | ____ | ____ | ||
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 14&15 |
192,344 | 177,574 | - | - | 192,344 | 177,574 |
| ========= | ========= | ====== | ====== | ========= | ========= |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
(Company Registration Number: 05929749)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 11 | 10,270 | 11,070 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors and prepayments | 12 | 7,275 | 7,214 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 187,051 | 173,454 | |||
| _____ | _____ | ||||
| 194,326 | 180,668 | ||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | 13 | (12,252) | (14,164) | ||
| ____ | ____ | ||||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 182,074 | 166,504 | |||
| _____ | _____ | ||||
| NET ASSETS | 192,344 | 177,574 | |||
| ========== | ========== | ||||
| FUNDS | 14&15 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 192,344 | 177,574 | |||
| Restricted funds | - | - | |||
| _____ | _____ | ||||
| 192,344 | 177,574 | ||||
| ========== | ========== |
For the year ending 31 March 2025, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Director’s responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476;
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by the directors and trustees on 3 December 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mr J Kapp Chair of Trustees
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) General Information and Basis of Preparation
Christ Central Manchester Limited is a private company limited by guarantee registered in England. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 3 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are the operation of a local church.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest pound.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
(b) Income Recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to income, there is sufficient certainty of receipt and it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income can be measured reliably.
Grants and Donations
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Where donors specify that grants or donations must be used in a future accounting period, the income is deferred until those periods;
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Where donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income, the income is deferred until the period in which the pre-conditions are met.
Where donors specify that grants or donations are for a particular restricted purpose, which does not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, the income is included in incoming reserves within restricted funds when received.
(c) Resources Expended
Resources expended are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of VAT. Individual costs are allocated between the various headings in the Statement of Financial Activities by reference to their underlying nature or reason for which those costs were incurred, on an estimated percentage basis.
(d) Unrestricted and Restricted Funds
Unrestricted funds comprise income received or generated by reference to the general objects of the charity without further specified purpose. Such funds may however be designated by the trustees for specific purposes from time to time.
Restricted funds are those donated for a specified purpose as laid down by the donor or as the result of a specific appeal or application. Such funds are kept separate from the unrestricted funds of the charity and only related expenditure is charged against them.
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES ( Continued )
(e) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets with a cost of at least £500 are capitalised and depreciated at the following rates, so as to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:
Furniture and equipment
- 25% reducing balance
(f) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
(g) Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
(h) Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
(i) Pension Costs
Contributions, which are payable into the personal pension plans of individual members of staff, are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
(j) Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with levels of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
2. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| INCOME FROM CHARITABLE | ACTIVITIES | ACTIVITIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds | Restricted | Funds | Total | Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Gift aid offerings | 134,535 | 152,779 | 8,379 | 8,075 | 142,914 | 160,854 |
| Non-gift aid offerings | 6,085 | 7,199 | 162 | 716 | 6,247 | 7,915 |
| Church weekend away | 6,971 | 7,090 | - | - | 6,971 | 7,090 |
| Gift day income (incl. gift aid) | 30,499 | - | - | - | 30,499 | - |
| _____ | _____ | __ | __ | _____ | _____ | |
| 178,090 | 167,068 | 8,541 | 8,791 | 186,631 | 175,859 | |
| ========== | ========== | ======= | ======= | ========== | ========== | |
| INTEREST RECEIVABLE | ||||||
| Unrestricted Funds | Restricted | Funds | Total | Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Bank interest | 2,541 | 1,903 | - | - | 2,541 | 1,903 |
| Interest on gift aid tax recovery | 39 | 19 | - | - | 39 | 19 |
| __ | __ | ______ | ______ | __ | __ | |
| 2,580 | 1,922 | - | - | 2,580 | 1,922 | |
| ======= | ======= | ===== | ===== | ======= | ======= |
3. INTEREST RECEIVABLE
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
See page 14.
5. SUPPORT COSTS AND GOVERNANCE COSTS ALLOCATED TO ACTIVITIES
See page 15.
6. NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
This is stated after charging:
| This is stated after charging: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation | 3,427 | 3,693 |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | - | 401 |
| Independent Examiner’s and other accountancy fees: | ||
| - external scrutiny | 2,650 | 2,525 |
| - other costs (including over provision re prior year £120 (2024: over provision £330)) | 2,900 | 2,665 |
| ======= | ======= | |
| STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Gross wages and salaries | 78,082 | 77,494 |
| Employer’s national insurance costs | 1,853 | 1,779 |
| Pension contributions | 7,558 | 7,810 |
| ___ | ___ | |
| 87,493 | 87,083 | |
| ======== | ======== |
7. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.
The average number of staff engaged during the year was three (2024: three).
The total remuneration paid to Key Management Personnel during the year was £47,372 (2024: £52,021).
8. PENSION SCHEME
The pension costs of £7,558 (2024: £7,810) represent payments to defined contribution pension schemes operated in the names of certain employees of the charity.
9. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION
No trustee received remuneration from or was reimbursed expenses by the charity in the year under review (2024: none).
10. TAXATION
As a registered charity, Christ Central Manchester is exempt from tax on its income under Section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 provided that such income is applied for charitable purposes only.
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(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| Furniture and | |
| Equipment | |
| £ | |
| Cost | |
| At 1 April 2024 | 23,544 |
| Additions | 2,627 |
| Disposals | - |
| ___ | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 26,171 |
| ======== | |
| Accumulated Depreciation | |
| At 1 April 2024 | 12,474 |
| Charge for the year | 3,427 |
| Eliminated on disposal | - |
| ___ | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 15,901 |
| ======== | |
| Net Book Value | |
| At 1 April 2024 | 11,070 |
| ======== | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 10,270 |
| ======== |
There were no capital commitments at 31 March 2025 (2024: £nil).
12. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
| DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Total | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Taxation recoverable on gift aid donations | 2,475 | 2,414 | |
| Other debtors and prepayments | 4,800 | 4,800 | |
| __ | __ | ||
| 7,275 | 7,214 | ||
| ======= | ======= | ||
| CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: Amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Total | Total | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade creditors and accruals | 11,057 | 12,582 | |
| Taxation and social security | 1,195 | 1,582 | |
| ___ | ___ | ||
| 12,252 | 14,164 | ||
| ======== | ======== | ||
| ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 10,270 | - | 10,270 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 187,051 | - | 187,051 |
| Other net current liabilities | (4,977) | - | (4,977) |
| _____ | ______ | _____ | |
| 192,344 | - | 192,344 | |
| ========== | ===== | ========== |
13. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: Amounts falling due within one year
14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 15. | STATEMENT OF FUNDS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | At beginning | Transfers | At end | |||
| of Year | Income | Expenditure | Between funds | of Year | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 177,574 | 181,093 | 166,323 | - | 192,344 | |
| Restricted funds: | ||||||
| Zambia Fund | - | 8,541 | 8,541 | - | - | |
| _____ | _____ | _____ | ______ | _____ | ||
| Total funds | 177,574 | 189,634 | 174,864 | - | 192,344 | |
| ========== | ========= | ========== | ===== | ========== | ||
| 2024 | At beginning | Transfers | At end | |||
| of Year | Income | Expenditure | Between funds | of Year | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 184,642 | 170,167 | 176,666 | (569) | 177,574 | |
| Restricted funds: | ||||||
| Zambia Fund | 9 | 8,791 | 9,369 | 569 | - | |
| _____ | _____ | _____ | ______ | _____ | ||
| Total funds | 184,651 | 178,958 | 186,035 | - | 177,574 | |
| ========== | ========= | ========== | ===== | ========== |
Restricted Funds
Zambia Fund - this fund is for individuals to provide support to the Street Life project run by a related church in Kitwe, Zambia, which supports children through school. The deficit for 2024 was funded from the general funds of the Church.
16. CONTROLLING PARTY
Throughout the current and previous years, the charity was under the control of the Board of Trustees.
17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, trustees and other related parties made unrestricted gifts to the charity totalling £76,281 (2024: £65,472).
The wife and son of trustee Mr J Kapp are both trustees of Salford Foodbank. The Church made gifts to Salford Foodbank during the year totalling £600 (2024: £600).
No director/trustee received remuneration from or was reimbursed expenses by the charity for the year under review or the previous year.
CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Basis of | Unrestricted | Funds | Restricted | Funds | Total | Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apportionment | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Costs directly allocated to activities: | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Staff costs | Staff role | 61,876 | 62,726 | - | - | 61,876 | 62,726 |
| Contract hire staff | Direct | 3,238 | 3,223 | - | - | 3,238 | 3,223 |
| Venue hire | Direct | 27,600 | 26,640 | - | - | 27,600 | 26,640 |
| Improvements to leasehold property | Direct | 1,882 | 2,367 | - | - | 1,882 | 2,367 |
| Advertising and publicity | Direct | 785 | 817 | - | - | 785 | 817 |
| Insurances, licences and subscriptions | Direct | 1,825 | 1,835 | - | - | 1,825 | 1,835 |
| Production equipment | Direct | 497 | 275 | - | - | 497 | 275 |
| Staff expenses | Direct | 213 | 246 | - | - | 213 | 246 |
| Leadership team | Direct | 299 | 412 | - | - | 299 | 412 |
| Regional expenses | Direct | 1,401 | 812 | - | - | 1,401 | 812 |
| Evangelism | Direct | 361 | 703 | - | - | 361 | 703 |
| Connections | Direct | 1,396 | 1,672 | - | - | 1,396 | 1,672 |
| Children and youth | Direct | 2,601 | 3,923 | - | - | 2,601 | 3,923 |
| High Sundays | Direct | 222 | 352 | - | - | 222 | 352 |
| Pastoral expenses | Direct | 2,712 | 3,435 | - | - | 2,712 | 3,435 |
| Conferences and training | Direct | 2,330 | 1,743 | - | - | 2,330 | 1,743 |
| Events | Direct | - | 235 | - | - | - | 235 |
| Church weekend away | Direct | 8,797 | 8,802 | - | - | 8,797 | 8,802 |
| Giving | Direct | 9,895 | 17,719 | 8,541 | 9,369 | 18,436 | 27,088 |
| Miscellaneous equipment | Direct | 771 | 1,269 | - | - | 771 | 1,269 |
| Depreciation | Equipment type | 1,440 | 1,692 | - | - | 1,440 | 1,692 |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | Equipment type | - | 47 | - | - | - | 47 |
| Support costs | See below | 30,431 | 30,312 | - | - | 30,431 | 30,312 |
| Governance costs | See below | 5,751 | 5,409 | - | - | 5,751 | 5,409 |
| _____ | _____ | __ | __ | _____ | _____ | ||
| 166,323 | 176,666 | 8,541 | 9,369 | 174,864 | 186,035 | ||
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CHRIST CENTRAL MANCHESTER LIMITED
(a Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5. SUPPORT COSTS AND GOVERNANCE COSTS ALLOCATED TO ACTIVITIES
| Basis of | Support Costs Unrestricted Funds |
Support Costs Unrestricted Funds |
Governance Unrestricted |
Costs Funds |
Total | Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apportionment | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Staff costs | Staff role | 25,617 | 24,357 | - | - | 25,617 | 24,357 |
| Office running costs | Direct | 2,827 | 3,600 | - | - | 2,827 | 3,600 |
| Depreciation | Equipment type | 1,987 | 2,001 | - | - | 1,987 | 2,001 |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | Equipment type | - | 354 | - | - | - | 354 |
| Accountancy and independent examination | Direct | - | - | 5,550 | 5,190 | 5,550 | 5,190 |
| Bank charges | Direct | - | - | 201 | 219 | 201 | 219 |
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| 30,431 | 30,312 | 5,751 | 5,409 | 36,182 | 35,721 | ||
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