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← Grace Community Church Leeds North

2023-01-31-accounts

Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dale Day 01 Period end dale D8y Moniii i To 131 01 Reference and administration details Monlli Year 2022 | Y6¥r 2023 From Section A Charity name Grace Community Church Other names charity is known by GCC Leeds North Registered charlty number {if any) 1140281 Charlty's principal address 3 Grove Farm CreS￿nt Leeds Postcode LS6 6BZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee ifan Trustee name Office lif any) Dates actèd if not for wholè year Jonathan Parkinson Timothy Parkinson Tim Snuggs John Woodruff steve Hodson Peler Washburn Shahrzad Sabetnejad Elder and Pastor Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Elder Deacon Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR 20 November 2023

Names and addresses of advisers {Optional informatlonl Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional Informatlonl TAR 20 November 2023

Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descriptlon of the charlty's trusts Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee seleclion methods Appointed by election, and re-election every 3 years by membership of the congregation. Additional governance Issues (Optional information) In addition lo the conslitulion, the church has a Basis of Faith and Handbook, which compliments the conslitulion. You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant, about.. The church officers, trustees, meet on a monthly basis to discuss matters of the organisation. Members meet for an annual general meeting, plus additional quarterly meetings. policies and prO￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the syslem and procedures to manage them. The AGM is held each year, and was opened up to regular church attenders where a summary of all church ministries are presented, along with other practical matters. As a congregation the church seeks the mind of Christ together. and those eligible to vote plays their part in determining the direction of the Trust. The church lakes seriously its responsibilities as a public meeting and in how it runs its various activities for the general public. Relevant policies and insurances are in place lo underpin its activities. These polices are reviewed regularly and include areas such as health and safety, safeguarding, child and vulnerable adults policy, risk management. TAR 20 November 2023

Section C Ob'ectives and activities 1. To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public, in accordance with the statements of belief in the schedule. 2. To provide relief of financial hardship among people living or working worldwide through the provision of relief, goods or finances. 3. To advance in life and help young people through., a) recreational activities in the interest of social welfare; b) providing support and activities which develop skills, capacities and capabilities. 4. To promote the provision of facilities for the inhabitants of Leeds and surrounding areas. who may have a variety of needs, in the interest of social welfare and to improve their condition of life. Summary of the objects of the harity set out in Ils governing document The membership and trustees consider carefully how the church activities and aims are in Ihe benefit of the public in its activities both for those who are in attendance at the church, bul also its wider impact on the local community. The main activities undertaken by the charity thal fulfil the objeclives are as follows.. The church met in person to develop a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, along with an opportunity for social and support opportunities. Services were recorded and uploaded lo the church website for members who were not able lo attend in person. This is also available lo non-local interest in the preaching and teaching aspects of the church. The church continued to paslorally and spiritually care for a number of asylum seekers. Summary oflhe maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects {include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The church continued lo provide prayerful and financial support lo missionary individuals and who seeking to further the Christian faith, in line with the organisations beliefs. Some of those include helping children who have AIDS in South Africa, support of a local based charity helping people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, support work to a church in Albania, and an organisation whose objective is to plant churches in deprived areas of Scotland and the UK. Homegroup study groups continued, offering people the opportunity to mid-week discuss topical subjects, receive individual support and benefit from fellowship time logether. The mid-week bible studies continued on zoom, allowing a wider reach of people to be involved, and encouraging discussion and time of prayer, these times also provided a pastoral benefit to those who were able to join. Our Sunday school has run each Sunday. teaching people bible stories, what the Christian faith is about. and how to a I that to their lives was TAR 20 November 2023

at the heart of the ministry. Il's also a great opportunity when people come together, create friendships, and can enjoy times of fun together. The bi-weekly children support groups continued on Friday nights in the form of 3 age groups. Jam, and Youth has seen new children attend with some older ones move onto other things discussion and fellowship groups within the thurch. These are a great social activity with a Chrislian message offered at each. A group for older young people commenced, which involved gelling together for a lime of food and discussion, and other social aclivily. which is highly beneficial for those who attend in support, and leaching. The church ran ils first full Summer childrens work, called Epic Explorers, involving a week of mornings inviting children from the local community to come and enjoy fun and games, singing, cralt and learn bible stories. A good number of churched and non-churched people attended and benefited from the full re-launch. The church hosted ils annual bonfire night, with a great firework display, for its members and congregation, opened up for friends of those connected to the church to allend. 11 was a great opportunity for free refreshment. fellowship and enjoyment. The charily continued to respond to the needs of those around who were in need of support both prayer. financial and practical throughout the year of the pandemic. other groups 8nd ministries that were also started in person again were: Little Snappers - Creche facility on a mid week for local area parents lo bring their children and enjoy a time of play and chal wilh other people. Bibles and Breakfasts- a Sunday morning Sunday school for older children to come together have breakfast and a time of fellowship and leaming WAGS- group for ladies to get support from other ladies in the church Mens Breakfast- meeting a local restaurant. Ihis is a great opporlunily for some of the gents lo gel together. spend lime relaxing and getting support through the business of life Football - a lime where friends and children are invited, lo spend time socialising, relaxing, building friendship and gelling fit. Local School talk - the church was able to attend a school lo presenl the Christian message and also promote the Epic Childrens work for the Summer. Grounded- a new group for the older people in our community to get logelher and enjoy coffee and fellowship. TAR 20 Novembèr 2023

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include The charity relies on voluntary income from ils allenders for all areas of further slalements, where ils work and ministry relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related inveslmenl., The church benefits from the attenders taking an active role in helping all areas of the church activities run. People are encouraged lo lake an active role in Ihe church so that the impact and help that the church can provide are enhanced to the local community. contribution made by volunteers. This year it used digital means to help support the church reach ils own congregation and local community.. Section D Achievements and erformance Summary of the main achievements of the charlty during the year The church has experienced a time of movement and growth from within its congregation. The oulook approach of the church continues lo be central in how it can fulfil its objectives lo promote the Christian faith, and also to help support the local community. Details of any funds materially in deficit None Section E Financial review TAR 20 November 2023

The Charity saw consistent income, and has no concerns over reserves, or expenditure impacting the church's ongoing running. Brief statement of the charity's pollcy on reserves The church carefully considers its spending, especially as it considers either the purchasing of a building, or the employment of an assistant pastor. The Trustees are satisfied that the accounts continue to be stable, but regularly check for any changes in the various economic climates. Details of any funds materlally In deflclt None Further flnanclal review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any elhical investmenl policy adopted. TAR 20 November 2023

Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The Iruslees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustèes Signature(sl Full name{s} Timothy Parkinson Position (eg Secrelary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 30/1,12D23 TAR 20 November 2023

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALES Gr8c8 Community Chur¢h Leeds Norlh 1140281 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To 0110212022 3110112023 Section A Receipts and payments Unre5tricled funds lo the nÈèrqst R8Stricted funds Endowrnent funds to the n&ar•st £ Total funds Last year lo Ihe n8ar4s¢ £ to the nèAY4St £ to th? nearest £ A1 Recei Conliibulions Lireci Tts Bank Conlnbulions vK4 cash 74,309 1,321 74,309 1,321 60,217 834 Sub total(Gross income forAR) 74630 75,630 fj1,051 A2 AssÈt and investment sales, see table Sub total Total receipts 75.630 75.630 61.051 A3 Pa ment5 Gifls Support 12.724 13.979 17,192 2,932 150 Lfjgal and Prole55ional Prèa¢hing l HR l Admln ini%try GenBr?I ￿jnnIng C0515 2.932 1,301 Sub total 45,524 4&524 34.253 A4 Assel and investment purGhases, (see table) Sub total Totalpayments 45.524 45,524 34,253 Net of receipts/{payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 30.106 30,106 26,798 109.557 109,557 139,663 82,758 139.663 109,556 CCXX Rl accounts ISSI 30111r2023

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds RÈstrict£d funds Endowinent funds to I*Af8St £ Cat8gorles Detalls l(b nearost £ lo £ B1 Cash funds Unreslrlcled Cash and IncomB al Bank 139.663 Totalcash funds 139,663 Unrestricted funds lo neaTest e Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ Detai15 to nearest £ Fund to which asset belongs Currènt ¥Alua lopllonall Detalls C05t loptloTrall B3 Investment as$Èts Fthnd lowhSeh 399et Detalls Cosl loptlonall tsxrent valug loptlonAII B4 Assèts rgtaingd for the charity's own use Fund towhlch Amount du en due lopllonall Detalls B5 Liabilities Signed by one orlwo I￿Sle&S on behalf of all the ItusleÈs gnalure Pr￿t Name Dale ol approval 56Y CCXX R2 ac¢ounts ISSI 3011112023

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Grace Community Church
members of
On accounts for the year 31 January 2023 Charity no 1140281
ended (if any)
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31/01/2023.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
(“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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.

Date: 30.11.2023
Signed:
Name: Sarah Smith
Relevant professional ICAEW ACA
qualification(s) or body
(if any):

Address: 6 Barnswick View

Cookridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 7DP

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of None any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .