2024-01-31-accounts - Grace Community Church Leeds North

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date	Period end date
	Day	Month	Year		Day	Month	Year
From	01	02	2023	To	31	01	2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Grace Community Church

Other names charity is known by GCC Leeds North

Registered charity number (if any) 1140281

Charity's principal address 3 Grove Farm Crescent

Leeds Postcode LS6 6BZ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Jonathan Parkinson	Elder and Pastor
	TimothyParkinson	Deacon
	Tim Snuggs	Deacon
	John Woodruff	Deacon
	Steve Hodson	Deacon
	Peter Washburn	Elder
	Shahrzad Sabetnejad	Deacon

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address




Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Trust

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed by election, and re-election every 3 years by membership of the Trustee selection methods congregation.

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

In addition to the constitution, the church has a Basis of Faith and Handbook, which compliments the constitution.

You may choose to 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 procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

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 charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
The church takes seriously its responsibilities as a public meeting and in
parties; how it runs its various activities for the general public. Relevant policies
• trustees’ consideration of and insurances are in place to underpin its activities. These polices are major risks and the system reviewed regularly and include areas such as health and safety, and procedures to manage safeguarding, child and vulnerable adults policy, risk management. them.

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public, in accordance with the statements of belief in the schedule.
To provide relief of financial hardship among people living or working worldwide through the provision of relief, goods or finances.
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.

The membership and trustees consider carefully how the church activities and aims are in the benefit of the public in its activities both for those who are in attendance at the church, but also its wider impact on the local community. The main activities undertaken by the charity that fulfil the objectives 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 to the church website for members who were not able to attend in person. This is also available to non-local Summary of the main interest in the preaching and teaching aspects of the church. activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to The church continued to pastorally and spiritually care for a number of these objects (include within asylum seekers. this section the statutory declaration that trustees have The church continued to provide prayerful and financial support to had regard to the guidance missionary individuals and who seeking to further the Christian faith, in issued by the Charity line with the organisations beliefs. Some of those include helping children Commission on public who have AIDS in South Africa, support of a local based charity helping benefit) people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, support work to a church in Albania, and an organisation, 20 Schemes, 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 together. 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 apply that to their lives was

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at the heart of the ministry. It’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 church. These are a great social activity with a Christian message offered at each.

A group for older young people commenced, which involved getting together for a time of food and discussion, and other social activity, which is highly beneficial for those who attend in support, and teaching.

The church ran its summer children’s work, called Epic Explorers, which involved inviting children from the local community to come and enjoy fun and games, singing, craft and learn bible stories. A good number of churched and non-churched people attended and benefited.

The church hosted its annual bonfire night, with a great firework display, for its members and congregation, opened up for friends of those connected to the church to attend. It was a great opportunity for free refreshment, fellowship and enjoyment.

The charity 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 and ministries that were also started in person again were:

Little Snappers – Creche facility on a mid week for local area parents to bring their children and enjoy a time of play and chat with other people.
Bibles and Breakfasts – a Sunday morning Sunday school for older children to come together have breakfast and a time of fellowship and learning
WAGS – group for ladies to get support from other ladies in the church
Mens Breakfast – meeting a local restaurant, this is a great opportunity for some of the gents to get together, spend time relaxing and getting support through the business of life
Football – a time where friends and children are invited, to spend time socialising, relaxing, building friendship and getting fit.
Local School talk – the church was able to attend a school to present 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 together and enjoy coffee and fellowship.
Mens breakfast, a time where men of the church could come together and spend time in fellowship.
Lamanin. A group for young adults to explore various subjects in the bible.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include The charity relies on voluntary income from its attenders for all areas of further statements, where its work and ministry relevant, about: The church benefits from the attenders taking an active role in helping all • policy on grantmaking; areas of the church activities run. • policy programme related investment; People are encouraged to take an active role in the church so that the impact and help that the church can provide are enhanced to the local • contribution made by contribution made by community.

contribution made by contribution made by volunteers.

This year it used digital means to help support the church reach its own congregation and local community..

Section D Achievements and performance

The church has experienced a time of movement and growth from within Summary of the main its congregation. achievements of the charity during the year The oulook approach of the church continues to be central in how it can fulfil its objectives to promote the Christian faith, and also to help support the local community. Details of any funds None materially in deficit

Section E Financial review

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The Charity saw consistent income, and has no concerns over Brief statement of the reserves, or expenditure impacting the church’s ongoing running. charity’s policy 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 None materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

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Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Timothy Parkinson Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 30th November 2024

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			Charity Name		No (if any)
	Grace	Community Church Leeds North			1140281
	Receipts andpayments accounts					CC16a
For	the period from		01/02/2023 Period start date	To	31/01/2024 Period end date

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
Contributions Direct To Bank	86,090	-	-	86,090	74,309
Contributions via cash	1,789	-	-	1,789	1,321
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	87,879	-	-	87,879	75,630

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					75,630

Gifts Support	9,362	-	-	9,362	12,724
Bills / Reciepts	28,944	-	-	28,944	28,567
Legal and Professional	7,699	-	-	7,699	2,932
Preaching/ HR / Admin	2,586	-	-	2,586	1,301
MinistryGeneral RunningCosts	-	-	-	-	-
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**Sub total **	48,591	-	-	48,591	45,524

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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**Sub total **	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					45,524

	39,288				30,106
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	139,663				109,557
	178,951				139,663

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

30/11/2024

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Unrestricted Cash and Income at Bank Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 178,951 - - - - - 178,951 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Current value (optional)
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			Date of approval
			30th Nov 2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

30/11/2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Grace Community Church	Grace Community Church	Grace Community Church

31 January 2024	Charity no (if any)	1140281


I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31/01/2024. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the 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.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

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.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Date: 07.11.2024 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 .