REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. 06827030 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1131978
REPORT
FTH
TRUSTEES AND
AUDITED FINANCIAL ST
TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
LINCOLNSHIRE
SMETHURST & Co LLP
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
LINCOLNSHIRE
CONTENTS OF THE FINA
ALS
EMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page
Report of the Twstees
Indopendont Examinerf8 Report
ststement of Flnanclal Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
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CITY CHURCH
LINCOLNSHIRE
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
REGISTERED NUMBER.
8827030
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees who are also direclors of the charity for the purposes of the Companie8 Act 2006, present Iheir report with
the financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopled Ihe provislons
ol A¢countSng and Reporting by Charities., Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable Sn Ihe UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To continu8 lo develop, a sound structure of govemance and rnanagemenl to enable our core objectlves of,. the
advancement of Ihe Chrisllan Fallh, the advancemenl of educallon, relief of financial hardship, and the provision of care
for all ages and people groups, to be achieved.
Publlc benefit
We revlew our aims, objectives and aclivities each year. The review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our
work over the last 12 months. The revlew looks al Ihe succes6 of each key activily and the benefits they have brought lo
those groups of people we aim lo serve. The review also helps us ensure our aims, objeclives and aclivlties remaln
focused on our slated purposes. We have referred to the guidance cont2ined in the Charity Commission's general
guldance on public benefit and complied with section 17<5) of the Charities Act 2011 when reviewing our alms and
objectives and in plannlng futur6 activlts'es. In particular the Trustèes consider how planned adivities will contribute to
Ihe aims and objectives they have sel.
Grantmaklng
The Trustees make grants to organisaticns and individuals whose aim and objedive5 meet the criteria of City Church.
Recipients of funding are expeded to keep in regular contact and from time lo time representatives of City Church visit
ID ensur8 funds are being applied in accordance with objectives that have been set out.
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CITY C
URCH
LINCOLNSHIRE
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
REGISTERED
MBER: 06827
30
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In 2024 we eslablished a new register for the constiluenl members and attenders of City Church uslng Churchsuite
management SO￿are, Thls has enabled us to better communicate and connect with the City Church famlly,
In addition lo our main Sunday service we have a ne￿Ork of small groups which regularly meet mid-week In various
venues throughout NE Lincolnshire.
Princlple Income sources have been voluntary tithes & offerings, and Wiz Kidz nursery SLA funding, these income
streams have allowed the charity to carry out the various actlvilies highlighted in this report.
Our 'Wiz Kidz, nursery was designated as, 'Good' when last inspected by OFSTED in January 2023, bul sadly had to
close in D6cember 2024 dué a combination of factors., primarlly increased Gosts associaled with th8 proposed new
leasehold agr8emenl on the premlses.
City Church Is an active member of the Ground Level Network of Churche8, Churches Together in NE Lincolnshire. Our
nursery worked closely with NE Lincolnshire Council Early Years Support. Ihe Local Nursery Managers Network, the
East Marsh & Central Family Hubs, the NSPCC 'Togelher for Childhood, inltiative, the local Childhood Development
Centre, SALT (Speech & Language Therapy), Families First Information services and Family Health Practitioners who
work under the umbrella of Ihe Family Hubs, asslsting wlth our Parenting Support and parent partnershlps. In addrlion
we work dosely with the Neurodeveloprnenlal Team at Navigo for SEND (x)nc8rns as well as the Familles First Access
Polnl and Thirtyone.'eight for safeguarding queries.
City Church has been actively involved in the support of several projects and organisalions in the UK and overseas,
including,,
The Ground Level network of churches, and the 'Awaken' event
Christian Action & Resource Enterprise, a local charity that is dedicated to relievlng povety, hardship, and
distress, Often around housing issues in NE Lincolnshire
The Churches Together in NE Lincolnshire prayér inltiatEve
Safe F8mllies - providing respite care & support for families in need in NE Lincolnshire
Immingham Christian Cenlre
The International Bible Training College, based in the UK
The Basileia Bible School, based in the UK
A schooling progromme with Oasis of Hope Foundation UK, (fomierly Colombia Chlldcare UK)
Release International working on behalf of the persecuted church around the world
'Jabulani' children's home in Zimbabwe
Iris ministrles - Cambodia
New Life Chrislian Mission - children's Home in Sri Lanka
Urban Life Church and Iheir'Bolshabelo' babies home- Midrand, South Africa
City Church continuès to run Its weekly, youth group called 'City Youth, gnd has seen a growlh in attendance over the
year of 1￿0/0. In addition, our Kids team also facilitaled a series of assemblies for New Waltham Academy & the
Grange Primary School throughout the year,
In response to mental health and cost of living challenges in the local community, City Church has continued lo run
three iniliativas, that also became 'Warm Spaces, over Ihe winter months of 2024:
'Little Gems, a weekly parent and toddler group
'Refresh Café, drop in
'Free lo Be'_ a weekly opportunity for adults of all ages to engage in community, have some fun togéther, chat,
share and encourage each other in a very relaxed atmospher8.
In 2024 have been delighted to sèe a significant increase In the number of different nalionalilies joining the City
Church family and overall attendance at our main Sunday selvices saw an Increase of 140/0 compared lo 2023 and our
Sunday Kids church attendance grew by 280/tr over the year. Acknowledging the growing number of nationalities that
now make up City Church we held our first 'lnlernational Family Sunday,, in July, celebrating and recognising Ihe
diversity of cultures within the church.
We ran our Alpha Inltiallve, facilitatlng 1 course In thè sprfng and 2 courses In the autumn of 2024, (to introduce
Christianity to the general public), and hosted a regional 'Holy Spirit, day for other churches in the Ground Level network.
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CITY CHURCH
LINCOLNSHIRE
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06827030
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The work and adivities of Cty Church has been made possible with 8.5 full lime equivalent paid staff until the nursery
closed in Dec 2024. In addition there have been a number of key staff changas in the year, our Youth & Children's
worker sadly, and unexpectedly, passed away Our 'Crealive L&ad' relocated to South Africa, and our 'Maintenance
Coordinator, retired. The number of staff has now rèduced to 2.5 and a stsffing review is being undèrtaken,
Throughout the year our staff have bean supported by many hundreds of volunteer hours from th8 'Family & Friends, of
the church, (see bèlow).
The City Church Leadership Team conllnues to operate under delegated powers of the Directors. They have spiritual
oversight, and make deGisions, within the parameters of the vision and pre-s81 budgets of the Ghurch. The Wtz Kidz
manager operated under delegated powors of the Directors and had re8ponsibillty for day-to-day managemènt of Ihe
nursery within the dèsignaled budget.
City Church has operated from slles in Grimsby for the last 7 years,.
Our centre on Freeman Slr8et, incorpoialing church offices and Wiz Kids nursery,
Our buildings on Chelmsford Avenue, used for our main church seNIGes and broadcasting our online
services. Our Community Hall continues to be used for the benefit of our own church groups and local
community groups.
Our offices are in the process of moving to the Ch81msford Avenue stte, and we are currently clearing the Freeman
Street leasehold premises wilh the aim of disposing of them.
RISK REGISTER
The trusteeldirectors have a duty lo identify and revlew the risks to whlch the charty is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place lo provlde reasonable assurance against fraud and error. A review of our 'Risk
Reglstel t¢)ok place in March and is reviewed on an annual basis.
VOLUNTEERS
The many activities of Clly Church throughout 2024 were only possible because of a 8ignificanl number of volunteer
hours, summarised as follows..
Group leadership & pastoral support 1400 hours
Leadership & operatlDnal support 320 hours
Sunday Servi￿ support 1020 hours
Kids church activities & évents 330 hours
Youth group 280 hours
Outreach events 850 hours
Building rnaintenance & refurbishment 150 hour5
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Trustees havé examlned the Charitys requiremenl for reserves, considering the main risks lo Ihe organisalion.
They have established a policy to endeavour lo keep three months operating costs in reserves and an element for
potential redundanw costs, lotalling £65,000, (previously £133,000 when the nursery was In operation).
We currently have additional funds as we explore the f88sibility of developing our Chelmsford Avenue site, polentlally by
conslructing additional rooms to séNa our growing congregation. A major area of growth has been our children's
ministry, which coincides with our main Sunday Serv1￿5. We are outgrowing the existing rooms designatéd for this
purpose and wish to prepare for the expe¢led growth in the years lo wme. Any additional revenu8 from thè sale of our
Freeman Street properties will be added to our free reserves. We may also considèr applying for grants that could be
matched with our free reserves to help us meet our dev6lopm8nl oblèctives.
FINANCIAL POSITION
The Trustees meet eight times per year to review the financial position of the charity by monitorlng actual income and
expenditure and comparing to budgèt.
We are very thankful for the continued financial support of the church congregation throughout Ihe year. In addition w8
are grateful for a grant of £2,920 received frorn Grants¢ape, (the second of two payments), towards salary ￿SIS for
running our Little Gems Toddler Group.
The Trustees consider the financial posillon of Ihe charity to be satisfactory. The Slatement of FinancSal Aclivltles shows
income for the year ènded 31 D8c8mber, 2024 of £331,180 {2023- £308,603) and expenditure of £356,094 {2023-
£295,122). Free reserves at the year-end amount to £212,088 {2023- £219,930) and are considered adequate to
support the ongolng plans ofthe tharlty.
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CITY CHURCH
LINCOLNSHIRE
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06827030
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FUTURE PLANS
City Church is anticipating a year of continued growth building on the momentum of 2024. We anticipate that new staff
appointments will be made in 2025 following a staffing review. We will contlnue to build upon and review our social
action programs lo ensure they rèmain rélevant to the needs of the local area and Ihal they are fit for purpos6.
We will strengthen our relallonships with the growing number of nationalities that now makè up a signrficant pe￿ntage
of the City Church congregation.
We anticipal8 disposal of the Freeman Slr8at pramlses which will allow for further development of our Chelmsford
Avenue si16. We will also be moving our regislered office to the Chelmsford Avenue site.
In consldering our achievements, performance, and future plans. we are very gralefvl for the nUM￿r of volunteers who
make themselves available to facililale the ongoing activities of Clly Church throughout the year,
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is governed by il's Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation.
As the company Is limlted by guarantee, there were no beneficial inlerasts In the company.
RecNltment and appolntment of new trustees
Clly Church seeks to appoint trusleeldireclors from persons who share Ihe same ethos. 11 seeks lo identify those mosl
Suitable to bring a balance of skills and strengths to the board
Induction and trainlng of new trustees
On appointment, all Trustees undertake an induction to include an ovetview of the charity, breakdown of responsibilities
and DBS checks.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registèred Company number
06827030 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1131978
Registered office
City Church Cenlre
251-259 Freeman Street
GRIMSBY
DN32 9DW
Trustees
Mr. D. Jones Chairman
Mrs A. Cadd (resigned 17.3.25)
Mr. P. T. Gallant
Mr. D. Robinson
Mrs K.S. Jones
Mr M. B. S¢arrott
Independent Examlner
Miss C. M. Tams FCA
Smethursl & Co LLP
12 Abbey Road
GRIMSBY
DN32 OHL
Bankers
Santander UK
Bridle Road
BOOTLE
Merseyside
L30 4GB
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CITY CHURCH
LINCOLNSHIRE
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
REGISTERED NU
ER.. 06827030
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Injstees (who are also the diredors of City Church (Great Grim8by & North East Lincolnshire) for the purposes of
company law) ar8 r8sponsible for preparing the Report of Ihe Trustees and thè financial statements In accordanc£ wlth
applicable law and Unilad Kingdom At￿untIng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees lo prepare financial stalemenls for each financial year which give a true and falr vlew
of the stale of affairs of the oharilable company and of the incoming resources and applicalion of resources, including
the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparfng those financial statements, the
trustees are requlred to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslslenlly-
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP,.
make judgements and estimates that arè reasonabla and prudent,,
prepare Ihe financial Statements on the going concern basis unless ft Is Inappropriate lo presume that the chaiilable
company will continue in buslness,
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounling records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charitable company and lo enable Ihem lo ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenlion and d8tection of fraud and other Irregularlties,
Thls report has been prepared In accordan￿ with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2￿6 relating
to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 March 2D25 and signed on its behalf by..
Mr, D, Jones~ Twstee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
LINCOLNSHI
REGISTERED NUMBER.. 06827030
Independent examinevs report to the trustees of City Church (Great Grlmsby & North Ea8t Lincolnshire) Ilhe
Company,)
I report lo the charity trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of the Company for tho year end8d
31 December 2024,
Responsibilities and basis of report
As Ihe Ghaiivs trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purpose8 of company law) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements ofthe Companies Act 20￿ ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfled myself that thè accounts of the Company are not r&qulred to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for indep8nd8nl examination, I report in resped of my examination of your chaiivs accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'>. In Carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charily Comrnission under Section 14515) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
sin￿ your charivs gross inGome exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I can confimi
that l am qualified to undertake the examinalion becaus8 1 am a mgmber of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed rny examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me ¢ause lo believe-
accountlng rècords wère not kept In respect of the Company as required by Sedion 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord wlth those records,, or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Secllon 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which 15 not a matter considered as part of an
independent examinalion., or
the ac(x)unts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and prindples of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charit16s (appllcable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordanc6 with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
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 lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Mlss C. M. Tams FCA
Smelhursl & Co LLP
12 Abbey Road
GRIMSBY
DN32 OHL
20 March 2025
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CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NO
LINCOLNSHIRE
EAST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITUR
ACCOUNT
OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Total
funds
31.12.23
Total
fLinds
as reslaled
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donalions and legacles
130,904
1,481
132,365
132,535
Charitable actlvlties
Core
Wlz-Kldz
2,920
19,059
2,920
181,430
3,080
161,977
162,371
Investment income
other incomè
12,168
2,297
12,168
2,297
7,805
3,406
Total
307,740
23,440
331,180
308,603
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltsble actlvltles
Core
Wiz-Kidz
Missions
118,872
194,890
16,525
22,144
141,016
194,890
20,188
137,272
142,718
15,132
3,663
Total
330,287
25,807
356,094
295,122
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
(22,547)
11,9201
(2,367)
1,920
124,914)
13,481
13
Net movement in fund8
(24.4S71
{447>
{24,914}
13,481
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
666,919
1,137
668,D56
654,575
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
642,452
Sgo
643,142
668,056
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
In December 2024 the Wiz-Kidz nursery closed. During the year income was £181,430 and expenditure was £194,890
from the discontinued operation.
The notes form part ofthese flnandal slatements
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CITY CHURCH
LINCOLNSHIRE
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
GISTERED NUMBER: 06827030
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Total
funds
31.12,23
Tolal
funds
as restated
Unreslricled
fund8
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
430,364
430,364
446,989
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
6,269
209,443
8,269
210,133
5,567
263,590
690
215,712
690
216,402
269,157
CREDITORS
Amounts falllng due within one yaar
12
(3,624)
(3,624)
(48,090)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
212,088
690
212,778
221,067
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
642,452
690
643,142
668,056
NET ASSETS
S42,452
690
643,142
668,056
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
13
642,452
690
666,919
1,137
TOTAL FUNDS
643,142
668,056
The charltable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies 2006 for the year
ended 31 December 2024,
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of 115 financial slalements for the year ended
31 December 2024 in accordance ￿th Sedion 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
la)
ensuring Ihat the charitable company keeps accounting records that cornply with Sectlons 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 20[￿ 2nd
preparing financial slatèmenls ￿lch give a tNe and fair vlew of the stale of affairs of the charitab18 company as
sl tha end of each financial year and of its surplLts or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the
requlrements of Secllons 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirèments of the Companles Act
2006 relating to financial staternenls, so far as applirAble lo the charitable company,
(b)
These financial statements have been prepared in accordanca with the provislons applicable lo charitable companies
subject to th8 small companles regime.
The financlal $latemenls were approved by the Board of Twstees and aulhorised for issue on 17 March 2025 and were
slgned on Its behalf by.,
Mr. D. Jonas- Truste8
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY
LINCOLNSHIRE
NO
TH EAST
NOT
S TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBE
2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financlal statements
The financial statemenls of the charitable company, which is a publlc benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1 D2) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable lo Charities preparing their accounts in accordancè wilh the Financial
Reporiing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 2019),, Flnancial
Reporting Slandard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the
Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The charity has departed from the Charities SORP and FRS 102 in order to depreciate all ftsehold propety al a
rate of 20/0 on a slraighl line basis.
The treatment required by the Charities SORP and FRS 102 where an asset comprises of two or more major
components is that each component should be depreclaled separalely over ils useful life and that the value of
land is not depreciated.
The trustees conslder Ihat depreciating all freehold propety at a rate of 20/0 on a stralght line basls refiects the
value of the asset for the charity, and have concluded that the accounls present a true and fair vlew.
In¢ome
All income is recognised in the Slaternenl of Financial Activities onca the charity has entltlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and Ihe amount can be measured reliably,
Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as exp8nditure as SODn as there is a lègal or conslructlve obligation committing the
charity lo that 8xpenditure, il is probable thal a transfer of economic benefits wlll be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can bè mèasured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has beèn classifled under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed lo partlcular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use
of resour￿$.
Grants offered subject to conditions ￿lch hav8 nol beèn met at the year end date are noted as a commitmerFt
bul not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depre(aalion is provided at tha followlng annual rates in order to write off each asset over ils estimated useful
Freehold propety
Short leasehold
Fixtures and fittings
2010 Slraighl Line
40/0 Straight Line
200/0 Reducing Bslance
Fixed assèts are slated al cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost of minor additions of less than £500 are
not capitalised.
Taxation
The charity is exempl from corporation lax on ils charilable activities.
Fund accounting
Unreslricted funds can be used in accordance with the Charitable objectives at Ihe discretion of the trustaes.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restrictad purposes within the objects of Ihe charity. Restrictions
arise when spèelfied by ihe donor or whèn funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is Included in the notes lo the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to Ihe
charitable company's pension scheme are charged lo the Statement of Financial Aclivit18s in the period lo which
they relate.
Donated goods and $eNices
Donated good8 and 88rvic8s are not r8cognised in the financial 8latement8 as they are mlnimal in valu8.
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CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
LINCOLNS
IRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contin
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Donated goods and service$
Donated services provided by general volunteers are explained wlthin the Truslees report.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12,24
31,12,23
as restated
Interest recelved
12,168
7,605
GRANTS PAYABLE
31.12.24
31.12.23
as restated
Core
Missions
50
20,188
1,001
15,132
20,238
16,133
The total grants paid lo institutions during the year was as follows..
31.12.24
31,12.23
as restated
Other institutions
Ground Level
Jabulani
Oasis of Hope
Release International
Sri Lanka Childrens Ministry
379
4,620
875
720
1,200
1,420
4,420
1,218
eoo
9,214
7,282
The total grants paid to individuals during the year was as follows-
31.12.24
31.12.23
as reslat8d
other individuals
A & D Graham
S Hardy
S&MBrown
D Taylor
P&AJones
J&EWhyle
351
1,500
2,223
3.000
1,200
1,500
1,200
1,051
1,798
2,3[
2,496
1,2
10,974
8,851
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CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY
LINCOLNSHIRE
NORTH EAST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBE
2024
SUPPORT GOSTS
Govemance
costs
Corè
Wiz-Kidz
1,552
701
2,253
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net incomellexpenditure) is stated after chargingl(credllingl'.
31.12.24
31.12.23
as restated
Independenl examiners fee and accounlancy
Payroll processing
Depreclallon - owned assets
1,380
825
16,250
1,351
819
16,879
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
The charity's rnemorandum and arkncles of association allowing remuneration to be paid lo trustèes are approved
by Ihe charily commission. The following remuneration was paid to the trustee Mr D Jones during the year-
31,12.24
31.12.23
Total
19,678
1,460
403
Total
19,678
1,460
403
Truslee8' salaries
Trustees, social $8curity
Trustees, pensions
21,541
21,541
Truste8s' expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 Decerllber 2024 nor for the year ended
31 December 2023.
STAFF COSTS
31.12.24
31.12.23
as
restated
Wages and Social security
Redundancy pay
Pensions
217,888
36,800
3,413
198,843
3,096
258,081
201,939
The avéragè monthly number of employeès during the year was as follows:
31.12.24
31.12.23
as restated
Core
Wiz - Kidz
16
18
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CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAS
LINCOLNSHIRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST
TEMENTS- con
in
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STAFF COSTS - continued
No employees received emolumenls in excess of£60,000,
Included in staff costs are salary and employers national insurance paid lo and In relation to key management of
£48,71312023- £47,627).
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unr8slricled
funds
Rèslrlcled
funds
Total
funds
as restated
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donallons and legacles
131,629
906
132,535
Charfiable act]vltle8
Core
Wiz-Kidz
3,080
8,618
3,080
181,977
153,359
Investment income
Other income
7,605
3,40S
7,605
3,406
Total
295,999
12,604
308,603
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable activities
Core
Wiz-Kidz
MissiDns
134,192
134,100
12,448
3,080
8,618
2,684
137.272
142,718
15,132
Total
280,740
14,382
295,122
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
15,259
(1,3201
(1,7781
1,320
13,481
Net movement in funds
13,939
{458)
13,481
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fofward
652,980
1,595
654,575
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
666,919
1,137
668,058
PRIOR YEAR ADJUSThIENT
In the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 internal re-allocations for the rent cost of Ihe Wiz-Kidz
nursery and for unrestricted funds used toward donations paid to specific organisalionslindividuals which the
charity supports tolalling £16,740 were included in inGome and in expenditure. The comparative figurés have
been reslated lo remove the internal re-allocations.
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CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
LINCOLNSHIRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continuod
OR
EYE
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
rittlngs
Freehold
property
Short
leasehold
Totals
COST
Al 1 January 2024
Dlsposals
395,95Q
150,000
54,823
(815)
800,773
(815)
Al 31 December 2024
395,950
150,000
54,008
599,958
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 January 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
36,994
5,919
84,OQO
8,OQO
32,790
4,331
1440)
153,784
16,250
(440)
At 31 December 2024
42,913
90,000
36,681
169,594
NET BOOK VALUE '
At 31 December 2024
353,037
60,000
17,327
430,364
At 31 De￿mber 2023
358,956
66,000
22.033
446,989
Freehold property includes an estimate for land of £100,000 which is not belng depreaaled.
11.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
as restated
Trade debtors
Other debtors
68
5,499
6,170
6,269
5,567
12.
CREDITORS". AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31,12.23
as restated
other creditors
3,624
48.090
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
In funds
Transfers
betsveen
funds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unr8stricted funds
General fund
666,919
(22,547)
{1,920)
642,462
Restrlcted funds
Missions Fund
1,137
12,387)
1,920
690
TOTAL FUNDS
688,056
(24,914)
643,142
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CITY CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY &
LINCOLNSHIRE
ORTH EAST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13,
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - Gon￿nued
Net movement in funds, included in Ihe above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
3Q7,740
1330,287)
122,547)
Restricted funds
Wiz-Kidz Fund
Missions Fund
Vision
East Coast Community Fund
CilyKids
19,059
1,296
100
2,920
65
{19,059)
(3,663)
{100)
(2.920)
(65)
(2,367)
23,440
(25,8071
(2,367)
TOTAL FUNDS
331,180
(356,0941
(24,914)
Comparatlves for movement in funds
Nel
movement
In funds
Transfers
b8￿￿en
funds
Al
31.12,23
At1.1.23
Unrestricied funds
General fund
652,980
15,259
(1,320)
666,919
Restricted funds
Misslons Fund
1,595
(1.7781
1,320
1,137
TOTAL FUNDS
654,575
13,481
668,056
Comparalive net movement in funds, Included in Ihe above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Résources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
295,999
(280,740)
15,259
Restrlcted fund8
Wiz-Kidz Fund
Missions Fund
East Coast Community Fund
Wami sPa￿s
8,618
906
2,080
1,OCpO
(8,618>
(2,684>
(2,080>
(1,000>
(1,778)
12,604
(14,382)
(1,778)
TOTAL FUNDS
308,603
(295,122)
13,481
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CITYCHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
LINCOLNSHIRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continu
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued
A current year 12 rnonlhs and prior year 12 months comblned position Is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
behyeen
funds
At
31.12.24
Al 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
652,980
(7,288}
(3,240)
642,452
Restricted funds
Missions Fund
1,595
14,145)
3,240
TOTAL FUNDS
654,575
{11,433}
643,142
A current year 12 monlhs and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the abov8 are
as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
603,739
(611,027)
(7,288)
Restricted.fund$
Wlz-Kidz Fund
Missions Fund
Vision
East Coast Community Fund
Warm Spaces
CilyKids
27,677
2,202
100
5,000
1,000
65
{27,677)
16,347)
(100)
(5,000)
(1,000}
(65)
{4,145)
36,044
(40,189)
(4,1451
TOTAL FUNDS
639.783
1651,216)
{11,433)
The purpose of the restricted and Deslgnated fund5 are :_
Wiz-Kidz
This is donalionslgrants received for expendlture specifically to be spent on childcare.
Missions
This is donalions received for specific organlsatlonslindividuals which the charity supports.
Vision Fund
This Is lo asslsl in the devèlopmenl of the vision of the Church.
East Coast Community Fund
This is grant toward salary costs for running the Little Gems Toddler Group.
Wann Spaces
This is a grant received for a warm space provislon.
Transfors be￿00n funds
Transfers from unreslricled funds of £1,920 12023.. £1,320) are toward donations paid lo speclfic
organi8alionslindividuals which the charity Supports.
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CHURCH
GREAT GRIMSBY & NORTH EAST
LINCOLNS
IRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contin
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14.
RELATED PARry DISCLOSURES
Amounts donated to City Church during the year by Trustees were £22,800 (2023- £20,180),
During the year wages, social securlty and pension contributions tolalling £10,865 (2023 £18,950) were paid lo
Peter Jones, the son of truslee Davld Jones. Grants totalling £1,500 were also pald lo Peter Jones and his wife
to supporl voluntary work al a childrens home and church ministry in South Afrlca,
During the year wages, social security and pansion contributions totalling £22,281 (2023 - £20,155) were paid to
Joy Wooffindin, the daughter Cpf truslee David Robinson.
Durlng the year wages, soclal security and pension contributions lotalling £2,645 {2D23 £Nil) were paid to
David A Jones, the husband of trustee Katie Jones.
15.
PENSIONS
The Charity makes conlribulions for ils employees in a defined contribution scheme. Thé amount charged to the
Statement of Financial Activities during the year was £3,413 (2023 - £3,096).
Pension amounts outstanding at the 31st December 2024 were £574 {2023- £5711.
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