NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 Charity Number: 1128132
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS CONTENTS Page General Information Trustees, Annual Report Statement of Trustees, responsibilities Statement of financlal activities Balance sheet io Notes to the accounts Poge l of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Trustees ClaSre JaCon LindsÈy Letts Karen Soole Hannah Tarrant Principal address 3 Scotforth Road Lancaster LAI 4TS Bankers CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings H151 Avenue Kin&s Hill West Malling Kent ME1941Q Charity Number 1128132 Puge 2 of13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and finanelal statement5 for the year ended 31January 2025, which includes comparative figures for the year ended 31 January 2024. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organisational structure Northerh Chrlstian Conventions was originally established as a company limited by guarantee (Company Nurnber 067998031 which was incorporated on 23 January 2(K)9 and registered as a charity wlth the Charity Commission on 18 February 2009. The Charlty is establlshèd In the United Kingdom and Its principal area of operation is the North of England. On 4 June 2025, the Charity converted to a charltable Incorporated organi5ation ICIOI. Thè day-to-day management and leadershlp of the charity is conducted by the trustees who are responsible for the charity. DurlnR the year the Trustees met three times. These meetings comprised ardlnary general meetings to oversee the operation of the charity and its Anrsual General Meeting, which was held on ?.2. February 2024. All of the trustees. meetings are mlnuted. Charitable objectives To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of beliefs appearing In the schedt¢le hereto in the North uf England and ir) suth other parts of the united kingdom or the world as the directors of the charity I herein called the Trustees I may from time to time think fit and to fullil such other purposes which are exclusivÈly charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are onnected with the charitable work of the charlty. Principal activities The Charity exists to provide Christian Conventions for Men and Women, primarily in the North Df England but there is no geographical restrlction. In pursuit of the charity's aim5 and objectives, the Trustees are assisted by volunteers, who provide organisational and prathcal assistance with the Charity's annual conferences ancl operation. Appointment ol Trustees Trustees are normally recruited from persons known to the existing Trustees. In order to asslst potential new trustees to consider whether they wish to serve, various opportunities are provided to attend Trustees, meetings and observe the workings of the charity, and to discuss potential involvement rllore fullyt before maklng a final decision. Page3 of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 Networks and other relationships Northern Christian Conventions comprises two Initiatives.. Northern Women's Conventions and Northern Men's Conventions, which Is currently not operational. The Midlonds Gospel Partnershlp Trust (Charity Number 1138999) The Midlands Gospel Partnership is a network of local churches committed to expanding gospel min15try across the Midlands through training in biblical rninistry, co-operating in evangelism and partnering In church planting initiatives. As part of Its attivities, The Midlands Gospel Partner5hlp hosts conferences ant)ually, separately, but in a similar manner to Northern Christian Conventions, under two Initiatives.. The Midland5 Women's Convention and The Midland5 Men's Convention. Northern Christian Conventitsns shares the costs associated with the operation of a common webslte platform whlch Is maintained by a single third party supplier and billed to each charity on a 50-.50 basis. Rlsk management The Trustees aim to maintaln a clear understanding of the rlsks faclng the charity. They do this bv revlèwing charity policies regularly to ensure these are in line with appropriate standards and applicable legislation. Procedures and policies are maintained to mitigate risks and the Trustees also maintain appropriate insurance cover. Volunteers a given cleor guSdance and training for helping to steward the events. We produce rlsk assessments for each of the separate events and explain these to the stewards. There are 15 women who volunteer on our planninE committees, at)d these members each volunteer approximately 15 hours per year to the conventions. In addition to thls ClaSre Jackson and Hannah Tarrant have also undertaken safeguarding for Trustees tralning wlth Christian Safeguarding Serv1¢es. The Trustees seek to ensure that their duties under the Gerieral Data Protection Regulation5 IGDPRI are being properly dlscharged. The Trustees also confirm they have cornplied with theirduty, having due regard to guidance published by the Commission, concerning public benelit. The principal risks facing the charlty are linancial including cancellation of venues leading to refunds to ticketholders. We also consider reputational risks. We do this through vetting speakers and considering how we addrS controversial topi. We also risk assess the Individual venues so that we can manage the risks associated with event management. Page 4 of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Northern Chrlstian Conventions is a public benelit charitywhich exists to provide Christian conventions to men and women In the north of En8land and the Midlands. The conventions are held io encourage people in their faith and promote blble-centred teaching. The charity operates a website which may be seen at htt www.christiantonventions.or which provides information on forthcoming conferences planned by the charity. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE During the year, the Trustees were pleased to be able to host three Conferen5. On 4 February 2024, we welcomed 318 delegate5 to Stockton, where we hosted 'Persevering be¢ouse of Jesus,. Lizzie Smallwood gave our two main talk5 from the book of Hebrews. We <ilso ran several seminar options thinking about different area5 gf Ilfe and falth which we need to persevere In. In Autumn 2024 we ran conferen5 in Manchester on 9 November and Leeds on 16 November. These conferences were titled Jesus In Upside-Down World. Liz Cox was our main speaker at both these events. The Manchester venue was a@ain all but sold out with a total of 389 delegates attending the event, and a further 265 dele8ate5 èttended the slster event in Leeds. FUTURE EVENTS Our 2025 Convention season is in progre55, Wlth our north-west convention moving from Manchester to 'The Fdge, venue in Wigan to provide increased capacity. We hÈld otjr Spring 2025 convention in Stockton on l February 2025. Our Autumn conventions ran on 27 September in Wigan and 15 Novèmber in Leeds. Our next Spring convention Is planned for 7 February 2026 and plans are a150 underway for a convention in Wigan on 26 September and Leeds on 7 November 2026. Page 5 of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The charity does not engage in fUnd-rain8. Its principal source of incomè is conference ticket sales. Durlng the year, the Charity received Sncome from conferences tot8lling £16,97612024'. £13,949) and donation5 of £5012024: £nlll which, together with Interest receivable on bank deposlts of £1712024- £221, resulted in a total income of £17,04312024.' £13,9711. The cost of the three conferences during the year was £16,688 12024.. £14,528) and, accordlnglyj conference activlties made a Small surplus of £28812024: delicit of £5791. In addition to conference costs, the Charlty Incurred £1,537 12024.. £2,133) on general overheads which include website management and other costs. Included overhead costs this ye.ar was £l,08512024.' E9801 relating to legal fees in respect of work towards the Charity'5 conversion to a Charitable Incorporated OKEani53tion ICIOI. Following the year end, the Charity received a tinal invoice for £720 in respect of the conversion, which brings the total cost of the process to £2,785. The Charlty's total expenditure for the year was £18,22512024.. £16,6611. The excess of expenditure over income Ideficitl for the year was £l,18212024'. £2,690). In orderto address the deticit in our finance5, the Trustees agreed to increase the ticket prices to a flat £20 for Wigan and Leeds and £16 for Stockton. We also removed our concession and èarly bird discounts,. however, we have maintained an option for discretionary free or reduced-price ticket5 for those who would otherwlse be unable to afford to attend. The value of total 3¢¢umulated reserves as the end of the year was £6,74712024.' £7,929). All of the Charity's reserves are held as general funds. RESTRICTED FUNDS The charity does not have, and has not held, any restricted funds in the current or prior year. RESERVES POLICY In any normal year, the likelihood of any convention being cancelledls extremely slim, but we are allve to the possibility, actordingly, our reserve5 policy is set to cover one cancelled event in any given year whlch would include costs already pald out in terms of publicity and the loss of a deposit on a venue. Therefo, have set our desired level of reserves at £4,00012024.' £3,500). Page 6of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the TrLJStees' Report and the flnancial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financlal Reporknng Standard 102 IFRS 1021, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires trustee5 to prepare financial statements for each h'nancial year which give a true and f31r view of the state of affairs of ihe charity and of the income and expenditure of the chJrity for that period. In preparing these finahcial statements, the Trustees are requlred to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them con51Stently; obseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK Accounting Standardg have been followed, subject to any material departures disc105ed and explained in the financial staterllents,. prepare the financ1al statements on the going concern basis unless it is not appropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy ot any time the financial posltion of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 and the provlslons of the trust deed / constitution. They are also responslble for safegu3rdinE the assets of the Charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by order of the board of Trustees on 24 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Hannah Tarrant Trustee Poge 7of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 2025 2024 Note Unrestricted Igenerall fund Incoming resources Choritable octivltles Conference income Other income 16,976 50 13,949 Incomefrom investments Interest received 17 22 Total Ineome and endowments 17,043 13,971 Expenditure on charltable activities Conference costs Administration expense5 16,688 1,537 14,528 2,133 Total resources expended 18,225 16,661 Net incoming loutgoingl resources 11,1821 12.690) Reconclllatlon of funds Balance brought forward 7,929 10,619 Balante carried fonvard 6,747 7,929 The charity does not hold any restricted funds. The notes on pages 10 to 13 form an integrdl part of these financlal statements. Page 8 of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST JANUARY 2025 2025 2024 Note Current assets Bank and cash Debtors 7,790 13,349 4,047 1,564 11,837 14,913 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one year Creditors 15.0901 16,9841 Net current assets 6,747 7,929 Funds Unre5trlcted Igenerall fund 6,747 7,929 The ch3rSty does not hold any restricted funds. Theselinancial statements were approved bythe board of Trustees on 24 November 2025 and signed on its behalf.. Hannah Tarrant Trustee The note5 on pages 10 to 13 form an integral part of these unaudited linanci31 statements. Poge 9 of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The principal accounting policles are summari5ed below and have been applled consistentty throughout the year. Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historical c05t convention. A%sets and liabilities are initially recogni5ed at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting pollcy or note. The account5 llinancial statements} have been prepared in ar.c.ordance wlth the Statement of Recommended Practice.- Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities preparing theiraccounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019 and the Financial Reportinu Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Repttrblic of Ireland IFRS 10213nd the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from I january 2019. The financial statements are preparèd on a going concern basis and are intended to give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 January 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of rèsources for the year then ended. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Presentation The values in these unaudlted flnanclal statements are shown in pounds sterling and are rounded up or down to the nearest pound. Fund accounting All income and expenditure Is unrestricted. The charity does not receive restricted in¢ome and does not hold any designated or restricted funds. Sncome recognition All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity Is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Any income received during a financial year but Intended for use in funding expenditure of somefuture financial year 15 carried forward as deferred income until the year of intended use is reached. In parhcular, conference income recelved In advance during a financial year for conferences scheduled to take place in the following tinancial year, is treated a5 deferred income. Paoe 10 of13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Expenditure on charitable activities All expenditure accounted for on an ac¢Nals basis and has been classified under headlngs that aggregate all costs related to the category. Charitable expenditure cornprises those costs Incurred by the charity In the delivery of ils activikne5 and services for its beneliclarles. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs include those costs assoclated wlth meeting the constitutional and statutory requirerllents of the charity. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of thè Statement of Financial Activities on a basis desigried to reflect the use of the resource. Specific costs relating to a partitular activity are allocated directlyi any other costs are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income. No tax charges have arisen in the year except those Incurred, for example, in respe.ct of VAT and Ingurance premium tax, which has been levied on expenditure incurred by the ¢h3rity. Puge 11 of 13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 2. CONFERENCE COSTS 2025 2024 Ticketing fees Event costs and publicitv MUsC copyright Refreshments Conference venue hire Speakers, costs Travel costs 458 331 2,653 356 475 9,464 506 743 515 1,048 11,017 536 609 16,688 14,528 3. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES 2025 2024 Website and IT General advertising I nsurance Bank charges Legal and professional 330 397 421 210 62 1,043 62 60 1,085 1,537 2,133 4. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES No Trustee received any remuner3tion or reimbursed personal expenses during the year. S. TAXATION Tre eh3rrty is exempt from tax on income. No tax charge5 have arisen in the year. Page 12 of13
NORTHERN CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 6. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Prepaid conference costs 1,774 1,564 1,774 1.564 The prepaid costs shown above relate to preparatory costs incurred during the year in respect of the Stockton 2025 conference, which was held on I, February 2025. 7. CREDITORS 2025 2024 Charitable activity creditors Accrued costs Deferred conference income 2,657 540 3,787 198 4,892 5,090 6,984 The deferred income shown above relates to advance booking receipts reiVed during the year In respect of the Stockton 2025 conference, which was held on I, February 2025. 8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the v@ar, the charity paid £11912024.. £1101 in respect of Its share of 50% the costs of hosting and maintenance of the charity's website, which it shares with The Midlands Women's Convention and The Midlands MÈn's Convention; two initiatives of The Midlands Gospel Partnership. 9. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have not been any significant post balance Sheet events. Puge 13 of 13