SHEFFIELD PRESBYFERM CHUIICH TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 3], 2025 Registered Charity Number 1139937 (date of registration]anuaTy 20. 2011) Address for Charity Corresponden¢e 121 ix'estley Road Bury St E(Itnunds %uffolk IP33 3SA Charity Trustees N Gree M D Jolley (Chaittn2ti) K McGtane (Secretary) Independenl Examiner Douglas McC2llurn Governing Document The Charity is a rrust constituted under a Tn]5t Dced dated November 21. 2010 25 2mend¢d by g suppletnentsl Dced dated March 5. 2025. Trustees are appointed by the existitig trust. Trustees are wued to exercise their responsibilities consistent 1th the teach oFthe WestmiThster Confcssion of F9ith and the Larget and Shorter Catechisms. A ttwtee who ts a n]illister is petmitted to be remunuated out of thc TTht Fund. Charitable ObjectslPurpose The principal objeLt of the Ch2tity is to advance the Chtisti3n f2ith in Accordance with the Westinin5tet Confcsslon of Fth and tbe LArger and Shorter CatechtstDS. ThL Chariti s governing documenr notes that the Trust ts consuwted 'fur thL further2nce of the religious 2nd other charitable activities of the Chutch Fcllowsbip in accordance the charitable objects, (see above). The church fellowship th¢r¢ referenced ts Sheffield Presbvtcnan Chutch (uniticotpor2tcd assocjation). regibtered charity oumber 1207757, he2fter refetted to as Sheffidd Presbyteriati Churth or slmply £8 'th¢ Church,. Relationship with Sheffield Presbyterian Church 'Ihe Charity is plcascd to support the ministry and pre5encc ol Sheffield Pre5bytcrian Church. which mects at Hill Top Chapel. The Church ts a member cOngretion of the Ttiniry Prcsbvtery wknch tllaintsins thc StanddS and practices of tru¢ hisroric Presbyterianism. The trustee5 are wholeheartedl! cornn)itted to the promotion oFth¢ objccts of the Charity by fadit2ting the spitttual govetnmcnt of Shelfield Presbytetiati Church and its members to achieve those objects accordmg to the will of Christ In the rnanagetnent aod administr*tiDn of the Charity's assets the trustees have and proper regxrd to the governing spititual eader5 of Sheffield Presbytetian ChutdL Pagc l of6
Two of the Ch2rity trustee5, Mcssrs Gieen and McGtan< ate elders on the Session (the 5piritu21 governtng body) of Sheffield Pre5b!tetian chll and trustee5 of the chatity Sheffield l)resb!terian Church (unincowraled 2SSOCiation). The othcr elders and charity tru5tccs of thar Church 3nd chaoty 2rc the liev. Dt KeFin BidwdL Mt AgtiPEYa Mtukwx and Dt Aliwda Ali. History Since its estab]ishttLent the Clwity supw>rted a fi-time M]niSt for the Chwch. In 2016-17 the Charity fimded the purchase of the Grade Il ]isted Hill Top Chapel in Attercliffe. Sheffield (built in 1629). and the suttoundmg pvevard. St8nleF Gower, the fitst miDister of d]e church. was a mcmbcr of the WesttDiti5ter Assembly of Divine5 that produced the Westminstet Confession of Faitb and tbe larger aod Shorter Catechisms io the 1640s. The property is held by the trustees in tnt For the Chan"ry for the exclusive use of Chnstian worship services and other relw'ous actxvities in accordance with the rites and customs of Presbytetians whose 5ubOtdllte standards are the Westminsier Confession of Fgith and the Larger and Shorter Cateclu"sms. Over the years. ia accordgnce with Its PUW5e 2nd objects. the Ch2rity fi]nded extensive renovations, improvetrAent5 and extension to make the property suitable the place of worskn"p and homc olsheffield PresbFtetian Church. which meets there on x weekly basts. The trustccs cnjov excellent tdation5 Trith the Scssion oFSheffidd Prebbvterian Church. 2nd the confid¢n¢e of those who gather weekly loi thc worsh4) of God at Hdl Top Chapel. Activities and Public Benefft In planning actirities, the trustees have considered the Conllnission's guidance on pubhc benefit and, in particu]ar. the SFTrecific guidance on chatities for the adiTancement of relw"on. -rhe Charity piincip2llTr satisfies the pubhc bertefit r4uitetnent b! maititsining 2nd ttthking aN"2ilable Hill I'op C,h2pel fot the seThrycL8 of pubhc worship on * weeklv basts ol the church fellowship Sheffieia Presberlk Church. and in providll)g fi]ll_time ministerlal 511PPOrt thereto and foi pastoral sersiccs in thc Ioc21 community. Setvices of public worship at Top Ch2pd are open to all without charg4 and are 2dvettised on sjgnage on the property re*d3ble from the main road 2nd p2vemeTht, as Iw"ell as in the CFuistian press. Recotdmgs of sern)ons deliered therc 2rc uploaded 2nd freelv available to all via the Intcrnc4 2nd Chtistian literature is disp]xyed on the premises and Availxble Without cbxrge or at cost. Hjll Top Chapel is made available IOT tegular conferences on the Westminstet Standards and other nllttets conCernll the PresbytCEian RefOttt faith. F.ffcctivcly to ptomote the Chatity's objects for thc public bencfiL the ChaEiWs ptincipal activities necessitate gatheting in petson for the provision of charitable services. The Chxtity reliL8 extensivety on volunteer support to n)2intsin tbe chapel and graveyar¢ and to provide and conduct the range of its services and acliVAties. Thc y8v¢!ard contsitis numerous graves and tombs reachmg back ro the seventeenth cenw, which may be viewed bTr mcmb¢t5 of the pubhc b). arrawenl induding the tomb of Benjamin Huntsman (1704-76). invenior and n)2oufacmrer of crncible steel itL AttudL"ffc. 2nd an &mport2nt figure in the history of Shefficld steelmaking. Page2of6
Achievements and Perfomiance By financlxlly SUpportts the public ministry and by providing * suitable location for pub]ic worship, the Chancy enabled its associarcd fcllowsh4) %hefficld Prcsbytcrian Church tc) hold setvices of public wotship motning and evening each IAJId's Day throughout the yeat. A catechism dxss was held montbly. Regu]ar BEbk studies 2nd prayer meetings were held duling tbe week The IKJtd'5 Suppu ferntty observed hen Sheffield Presbytetian Church was gatbere Extensive pastornl visitation was ulldert2keo peciallY by the ministet, the Rev. Dr I Bidwell. Financial Review Ilccounts h2ve been prq)ared on accounting basis in accordance urytb Section 133 of the Chittes Act 2011, reporting receipts and paymcnts with a staren]ent of assets and habilitics. Receipts of £53,065 for the year Ipteyious £49239) included donations of £36,595 (previous yeAr L33,092) 2nd Gift Aid recovery of tax on donations of £i.040 (PTCViOiLq ye2r £6,432). The Chatity received 2 grant of £1.459 (previous year £NIL} during the 2ccounting period. As is usual for a clmriry of tbis type and sue, 2 sigCt proportion ol the direct Costs of £58.310 (previous £63,815} telates to minist121 suppor¢ a ptin<ipal activity of the ch1t!. During the 2ccounting period the Chanty made no gtants (prrnous ycar £9(M)O) and recekved back oo unused grant fidS (previous year £9266). PaTrryn¢nts £xcecd¢d teceipt5 by £5245. the dcficit bcing fundcd from rcscrvcs (previoiis Fear's deficit £23,576). Reserves Policy The pv]ic& of the tntstees is not to accumulat¢ te5ervts but to usc rcserwe5 in the promotion of the Chatity's objerts. and Mats[L * ba]ance on u]tricted Furtds that 4U2te5 to at lexst SLX months, unrestsicted Faymcnts to cover uoforeseen situations that n)2y arise from timc to titne. In ljght of the tll2in ttsk5 faclng the ChaJitF the tteeS consider the current leva of reseTh'es and their use (as nccessary) to fi]nd annual deficits satisfactory. sI¢d by the Chairman on beh21f of the TteeS M D Jolley Date.. 8111 202$ Page 3oF6
SHEFFIELD PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH TRUST Receipts and Paymonts Account for the year eThYDJ 31108r2025 Total Funds Fund5 Funds 3110812024 Notes R•¢eipts Grants and grft5 recewl Grft Aid recovered Investment incorne Grants retumed Retrnbursements Receipts from sale of a55ets Total Receipts ,595 1.459 38.054 5.040 98 33,092 6,432 412 9.266 37 9,873 51,%18 1.557 53.065 49.239 Payments Direct costs Grants paid Reimbursements Payrnents for purchase of assets Total Payments 58.310 58.310 63.815 9.000 58.310 58,310 72,81S Total Receipts overtotsl Paents {6,8021 1.557 {42451 123,5761 Transler5 belween fu$ Cash balare at 1 Sep 2024 Cash balance at 31 Aug 2025 35.976 29.174 63,843 40.266 5.847 35.021 Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31108r2025 YIE 3110812024 Flxed Assèts Buildings and larnl Contents and equipment 736.093 41.912 778.005 713.960 41,912 755,872 Cash Balances Held at Bank Instant Access Bonds and nofrce arrAiunts Less Unpresented cheques Plus Cash awaitiThJ bankiTrJ Cash fioat 35.021 42,906 12,6401 35,021 40,266 Inv•stments Other A$5ets Rechargeab utilths to 31ffj8r25 3,189 3.189 Liabilities 3.494 FInan1 statements were approved by the Boatd of TrL55tees and sign1 on thr beha ty. Mr M. Jdley- Chaim)an of Ihe Trustees D8te: 4of6
SHEFFIELD PREsBERIAN CHURCH TRUST Notes to the Accounts for the year 31108r2025 1. Accounting Policy The accounts have been Pfepared on a receipts and p3yTrents basis Vth a ststement of assets and liabilties. Notes Unrestricted Funds RestMcted Fund$ Total Fund$ YIE 3110812024 2. Grants and grfts recelved Weekty offeringslregular donab.ons Other don8lEOllS Legacy income Giants received 27,998 8,597 27.998 8.597 20,089 13,003 1.459 1.459 1.459 38,054 36.595 33,092 3. Investment Incom• Bank ctstnpensation Bank interest 98 98 412 412 4. Reimbursements utilities 01109121 10 31108rd4 other 9.873 9.873 37 37 9.873 9,873 S. DI¢1 costs Ministerial support Heal, light. Kxmr. water Insurance maintenan and seTrices Building improvements Plant and machinery Pultxt supp Leg81 expenses Safeguarding Travel costs Compliance Sundry Bank charges 48.095 3,201 1.124 179 48.090 5.496 1,102 415 1,625 3.025 3,201 1.124 179 s.4} 5.450 3,540 250 500 11 58,310 22 63,815 58,310 Buildings and equipment The HIN Top Chapel aThJ grounds. Atterdiffe. Shelfiekl is Sh{Y as iUrnce v8kne (sum insured). 7. Ministerial gupport During the accounting pewK)d the tharity rernunerated one office holder, The Rev. Kewn Bidb%tll, who red a stipend and pensk)n cJ)nfribut*)ns in his tzpa(Jty as fUltime Minister of the thurth. 5of6
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Sheffield Presbyterian Church Trust I teport on tbe accouttts of Shefficld Prabyt¢ttgn Church Trwt Qiyt¢ffd Cbariry Nutyber 1139937) foz the yeAr ended 31° August 2025. The d)atirfs tntstees are resFK>n8tbk for the prepArtion of coUnts The clwirfs ttustees considu that an audit is not tequired for tbij year undcr 144P) of the C}ritiCS Act 2011 (th¢ 2011 Act) and thAt Kndepetht examitstb)n 18 neede41 It is my zespoowbJli¢y tth. exnIne the counts undu section 145 of the 2011 A¢ C¢)tiXtiSlI)ti uodtt seetion 145(5)(b) of the 2011 A¢ nd ConuDiSSiOTr Ao examination indudes a review of the cOUntI0g record8 kept by the CTr1ty And comparison of the coUnts presented with those ttcord& It th ftndudes ¢onsid¢ratioo of goy be required io att audit attd consquentty no opinion is given As to whether the Counts pte$ent * rue &it and the report is lunited to those Otten set out io the $t#tetnetst below. to keep #ccountitig tecord5 iti AccozdAnce eectioti 130 of the 2011 Ac¢ and • to prepATr •ccounts which #ccord with the accoun8 tecords and compty with the -ting tequltcmI¥ of the 2011 Act ve not been n*¢ or Z to Whi in my Opinio attention ShIld be drrn io ordtt to eDabk a pt(w uod¢T8tmding of the Accounts to be reached Addres8: 3 Stwigeww ROA4 Catt]bndge CBI 8PR Date: IItL 202 Py6of6