COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 08403880 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1152389 Five Towns Christian Fellowship Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 Townends
Flve Towns Christian Fellowship Company Llmlled by Guaranlee Flnanclal Stalements Year ended 31 March 2025 Pages Twstees, annual report lincorporaling the directors, report) 1104 Independent examinels reporl to the trustees statement of financial aclivities (including income and expenditure account) statement of financial posilion Notes to the financial stalements 8t016
Flve Towns Chrlstlan Fellowship Company Llmlted by Guarantee Trvslee$' Annual Report (Incorporallng the Dlrectors, Report) Year ended 31 March 2025 he truste&&.-who ore also Ihe direcloFS-foFlhe-PVFposes of c-ompany law, pr8seti¥#ieiHeport and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Reference and admlnlstratlve detall$ Reglstered charfty name Five Towns Christian Fellowship Charlty reglstrallon number 1152389 Company reglslrallon number 08403880 Prlnclpal office and reglstered Five Towns Christian Fellowship offlce Beancroft street Half Acres Costleford Wesl Yorkshire WFIO 5RR The tivstees 8 Weathers SPKaye P A Jones M Hodgelt C Weathers Company secretary M Hodgett Independent examlner Miss T J Maeer FCA of Townends Accounlanls LLP Fulford Lodge l He51ington Lane Fulford York Y0104HW struclure, governance and management The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 14 February 2013 and registered as a charity on 12 June 2013. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. Under those Articles. Trustees demonstrating their Christian failh may be appointed and serve as members.
Five Towns Chrlstlan Fellowship Company Llmlled by Gvaranlee Truslees. Annual Report (Incorporollng the Dlreclors, Report) (conllnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Objectlves and acllvllles The objectives of the Charity are the proclamation and furtherance of the Christian faith and the demonstration of practical Christianity through other charitable works, within the Five Town5 area of West Yorkshire. throvghout the UK and overseas. The Charity pursues its objectives by providing regular services of worship, preaching, teaching and prayer that is open to all members of the communily. We are committed to furthering the Christian faith by increasing the number of people who have the opportunity fo worship and be changed by hearing the gospel of Jesus, so they may be able to live out their faith and demonstrate works of practicol Christianity. We maintain a church building in Caslleford which is v5ed during the week for prayer meelings, support for the elderly and active youth and children's work. Our five year agreement with a local sixth form college, which enables us to hold a weekly service of worship at their premises, has come to an end. However, the college agreed that we could have an extension free of charge fo August 2025 to compensate for the period during Covid-19 when the college was not open. Pastoral care and encouragement towards works of practical Chrislianity is another main element of our work. This is achieved through experienced staff and volunteers offering support in the local community and through home-based groups that enable people to support and encourage each other to maintain o strong faith that results in works of practical Chrislianity. Our oulreach activities consist of a number of special activities and events designed to make contact with people in the local community. to provide the opportunity for them to leam more about and consider the Christian faith. We continue to work alongside the Saviour Trust, a charity working towards ending homelessness throughout Yorkshire. The pantry provision set up last year wilh the assislance of Eastmoor CIC has continued this year. This is not a foodbank. but a community panlry which offers food, cleaning and personal producls. This costs £5 per shop for members but the average value of each weekly shop is £30. When planning our aclivities for the year, we have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. This can be seen above and in our summary of activities and achievements. Achlevements and performance The core activities of preaching. teaching and prayer designed to encourage ond equip membeis of the church to acts of service continued during the year. Consistency in this respect remains a key priority for us. These activities are maintained thiough a core of experienced internal staff and volunteers, supplemented with nationally recognised external preachers and teachers.
Five Towns Chrlstian Fellowship Company Llmited by Guarantee Truslees, Annual Report (Incorporallng the Dlrector5' Report) (conllnved) Year •nded 31 March 2025 chlevements and porformance {conllnved There have been no changes in the year to the broader leadership team. The head of community engagemenl has continued lo have a positive impact and maintained the church programme and strengthened our links into the community. Our pastoral team now provides support to four local high schools. Outside of this specific area. the pasloral leom also provide praclical care and support lo those that need it and continue to make a strong contribution to the operation of the church. To that end, the trvstees are pleased to report that the church enters 2025126 in as strong a position as it has been for some time in relation to deploying financial resources to increase its capabilily in Ihe areas of outreach and practical support ministries. Our relatively infomal departmental operating structure continues fo be the system by which we are able to run our day-to-day activities efficiently. enabling a high proportion of volunteers to take responsibility in the life of the church. Co-operation continues to be strong and the improved use of our internet-based diary tools has allowed volunteers lo inleract and better manage core activities and special projects. Our children's work mointained its weekly Sunday School activities and our midweek playgroup, Busybodies, continued to offer young children and their parents a high qualily service. Our work continues with and for the local council who provide funding lo run an open acce55 youth provision from our Castleford premise5. Flnanclal revlew Full details of the financial transactions are contained in the Accounts. The Charity enjoyed a surplus of £204k for the year. The net assets of Ihe Charily at 31 March 2025 were £3.195 million. The Injstees consider the Charity's financial position is strong. The Charity employs Iwo staff at 31 March 2025. Reserves pollcy The trustees review their reserves policy annually. Although bvilding up reserves is nol primarily an aim of the trust. provided it is able to meel the requirements of its principal objectives, it does take Ihe opportunity to augment the general reserves to provide a capilal base that allows the trustees to consider options for future investmenls that will support the long-term future of the Irust and/or allow the expansion of its activities. Investment pollcy The trustees have the power to invest as they See fit, and review the market on a regular basis. During the year, the trustees have continued to place funds on short term deposits to maximise interest income and have opened (Jiscussions with a national wealth management practice to assess investment option5 for the charity's funds.
Five Towns Christlan Fellowshlp Company Llmlted by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Repoit (Incorporatlng the Dlrectors, Report) (conllnved) Yeai ended 31 Morch 2025 Ffnoncial revlew (conllnued)- Rlsk management Through the formal process thal is port of the Irustees. work plan the twstee5 have assessed the major risks to which the trust 15 exposed, in particular to those relaled to the operalion5 and finances, and are Satisfied that adequate systems are in place to mitigale exposure to the major risks. A review ol this process is undertaken at leasl annually. Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions opplicable to companles entilled to the small companies exemption. The trustees. annual report lincorporaling the direclors, report) wa5 opproved on ..i%/,Ik/.E.o.k.r.. and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: P A Jones Trustee
Five Towns Christian Fellowshlp Company Llmlled by Guarantee Independenl Examlnefs Report to the Trvstees ot Flve Towns Chrlstlan Fellowshlp Year ended 31 March 2025 report to the-rustees on my examination of the financial staements of Five-Towns Ckristiar Fellowship I'the charify'l for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responslbllltles and basls of report The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial stalements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examinalion is needed. Independent examlner's statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250.(Kt) your examiner must be a member of a body listed in seclion 145 of the 201 l Act. I confirm that l am qualified to underlake the examination because l am a member of Ihe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Woles IICAEW). which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe: accounting records were not kepl in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the financial statement5 do not accord with those records: or the financial statements do nol comply with the accounling requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a 'Irue and fair, view which is not a matler considered as part of an independent examination; or the financial statemenls have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slatement of Recommended Practice for accounling and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examinolion to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Miss T J Maeer FCA of Townends Accountants LLP Independent Examiner Fulford Lodge l Heslington Lane Fulford York YOIO 4HW 22 December 2025
Flve Towns Christian Fellowship Company Llmlted by Guarantee statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles {Includlng Income and expendllure accounl) Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 Unreslricted Restricted funds funds Total fvnds Total funds 2024 Note Income and endowmenls Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 275,192 68,107 65,695 275,192 134.919 65,695 240,777 89,245 61,235 66,812 Total Income 408,994 66.812 475.806 391,257 Expendlture Expenditure on charitable aclivities 8,9 Total expendlture 182,791 88.833 271,624 233.646 182.791 88.833 271,624 233,646 Net Income 226.203 122,0211 204,182 157,611 Transfers between funds {4.422) 4.422 Net movement In fvnds 221.781 (17.599) 204,182 157,611 Reconclllatlon ol funds Tolal funds brought forward Total funds carrled lorward 2,949,869 40,806 2.990.675 2,833,064 3,171,650 23.207 3,194.857 2,990,675 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from conlinuing activities. The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these flnanclal statements.
Flve Towns Christlan Fellowshlp Company Llmlted by Guarantee stalemenl of Flnanclol Po$lllon 31 March 2025 202 2024 Note Flxed assels Tangible fixed asset5 14 382,348 356.852 Currenl assets Debtors Investmenls Cash at bank and in hcsnd 15 59,265 16 1,700.000 1,060.607 52,025 1.600,000 991,822 1819.872 2.643,847 Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year Nel current asselg 17 7,363 10,024 2.812.509 2.633.823 Total osse15 less currenl liabilities 3,194,857 2,990,675 Nel assels 3.194,857 2.990.675 Funds of the charlly Restricled funds Unrestricted funds 23,207 3,171.650 40,806 2.949,869 Total charlty funds 18 3.194,857 2,990.675 For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was enlitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2(6 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities: The members have nol required the company to obtain an audit of its flnanclal statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476,. The dlrectors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wifh Ihe requirements of the Act with respect to occounting records and the preparation of financial strotemenls. These financial slatements have been prepared in accordance wilh the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. These finan ial slatements were approved by Ihe board of Irustees and authorised for issue , ond are signed on behalf of the board by: P A Jones Trustee M Hodgeti Twstee The notes on pages 8 to 16 form parl of Ihese Ilnanclal slatements.
Flve Towns Chrlstlan Fellowshlp Company Llmlled by Guoranlee Notes to the Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 Goneral informalion The charity is a private company limiled by guarantee ond a registered charity. The address of the registered office is Five Towns Christian Fellowship, Beancroft Slreet. Half Acres. Casfleford, West Yorkshire, WFI 0 5RR. stalement of compllance These financial statemenls have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102. 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Slatement of Recommended Praclice applicable lo charities preparing their occount5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Sreland IFRS 102) Icharities SORP IFRS 10211 and the Companies Act 2006. Accounting pollcles (a) Basis of preparatlon The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The financial slalements are prepared in slerling. which is the functional currency of Ihe entily. (b) Golng concem The UK economy has recently been impacted by rising inflation, interest rates and energy costs, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. All these matters have impacted Ihe charity's trading results to a greater or lesser exlent. At the date of signing these financial statements. Ihe trustees have considered the effecl of these matters on the charity with the information available to il and do not believe that it will affect the ability of the charily to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. On this basis. the trustees have prepared these financial statements on a going concern basis. (c) Fund accountlng Fund accountlng Funds held by the charity are either: Unreslrlcted general funds These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees. Re$lrl¢ted Funds These funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects at the charily. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restiicted purposes.
Five Towns Chrlstlan Fellowshlp Company Llmlted by Guarantee Nole5 to the Flnanclal Stalemenls {contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Accountlng"pollc.les-(eonHnued) (d) Incomlng resources Income and donations are accounled for as received by the charity. No permanent endowments hove been received in the period. (e) Resources expended Expenditure is recognised when a liabilily is incurred. Charitable activities include all expenditure associated with the day to day operalion of the Church and the provision of Christian worship. Governance cosls include those incurred primarily associated with the constilutional and statutory requirements. (f) Tanglble assels Tangible Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £250. (g) Depreclallon Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset. less its residual value. over fhe useful economic life of that asset as follows: Freehold Land & Buildings Ftxtures & Fittings Computers & Other Equipment 2% reducing balance IO% reducing balance 15% reducing balance (h) Impalrment of Ilxed assels A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carying value exceeds the recoverable amount. the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are olso reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. (l) Flnanclal Instruments Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement. as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equily instruments. An equily instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interesl in the assets of the company after deducting all of ils liabilities. U) Defined conlrlbutlons plan Contributions to defined conttibution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the exlent that the prepaymenl will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.
Five Towns Chrlstian Fellowshlp Company Llmlted by Guarantee Notes lo Ihe Flnanclal Stalements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Llmlled by guarante The liabilily of the members is limited to £1. Donallon$ and legacles Unreslricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 other donatlons and legacles Tithes and offerings Recoverable income tax 222,491 52,701 222,491 52.701 195.512 45,265 195,512 45,265 275.192 275,192 240,777 240,777 Charltable actlvllles Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 other grants Childrens Work Mental Health Alliance WMDC Youth Project Pantry Project Yorkshire Sport Foundation Chance To Shine 68,107 68,107 2,296 2,296 22,000 38,516 22,000 38,516 4.000 4,000 68,107 66,812 134,919 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 other grants Childrens Work Mental Health Alliance WMDC Youth Project Pantry Project Yorkshire Sport Foundation Chance To Shine 22,786 22,786 2,198 25.000 16,677 16,026 4,618 2.000 2,198 25,000 16,617 16,026 4,618 2,000 22.786 66,459 89,245 Inveslment Income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricfed Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Central fund interest 65.695 65.695 61,235 61,235 10-
Flve Towns Christlan Fellowship Company Llmlted by Guarantee Notes lo Ihe Flnanclal Stalements (conllnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Expendllure.on.charltablcllvltl•$ byjund typo Unrestrrcted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 Worship & Community Activitie5 Chance To Shine Yorkshire Sport Foundation Children & Youth Work Mental Health Alliance Fishing Project Website Development Pantry Project WMDC Youth Project Support costs 171,019 171.019 4,131 3,060 3,815 9,459 2,000 86 40.368 25,914 11,772 4.131 3,060 3.815 9,459 86 40,368 25,914 11.772 182.791 88,833 271,624 Unrestricted Restricted Tolal Funds Funds Fvnds 2024 Worship & Community Activities Chance To Shine Yorkshire Sport Foundation Children & Youth Work Mental Health Alliance Fishing Project Website Development Pantry Projecl WMDC Youth Project Support costs 157,090 157.090 2,596 4.108 2,970 26,668 7.880 102 4.875 15,073 12,284 2,596 4.108 2,970 26,668 7.880 102 4.875 15.073 12.284 169.374 64,272 233,646 Expendltvre on charllable acllvltles by actlvlty type Activities undertaken directly Support Tolal funds Total fund costs 2025 2024 Worship & Community Activities Chance To Shine Yorkshire Sport Foundation Children & Youth Work Mental Health Alliance 171.019 4.131 3,060 3,815 9,459 171,019 4,131 3,060 3,815 9,459 157,090 2,596 4.108 2,970 26,668
Flve Towns Christlan Fellowshlp Company Llmlted by Gvaranlee Notes to Ihe Flnanclal Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Fishing Projec Website Development Pantry Project WMDC Youth Project Governance costs 86 40,368 25.914 86 40,368 25,914 11,772 102 4,875 15.073 12,284 11,772 259.852 11.772 271,624 233,646 10. Net Income Net income is stated after charging/lcrediting}'. 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Loss on disposal of heritage assets 21,927 2.763 15,877 I l. Independent examlnatlon fees 2025 2024 Fees payable to the independent examiner for. Independent examination of Ihe financial statements 2.640 2,550 12, staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefils for the reporling period are analysed as follows: 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs 49,118 56.953 383 49.118 57,336 The average head count of employees during the year was 3 12024.. 31. The average number of full-time equivalenl employees during the year is analysed as follows: 2025 No, 2024 No. Part time staff - Children's Work Full time staff- Community Engagement No employee received employee benefit5 of more than £60,000 during the year12024: Nil). 12-
Flve Towns Christian Fellowship Company Llmlted by Guaranlee Notes to the Flnanclal Statemenls (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Trusleg r•mun•rallon and.•xp•ns No remuneralion or other benefits from employment wilh the charity or a relaled entity were received by the trustees. No trustee expenses have been incurTed. 14. Tanglble flxed as$et$ Land and Fixture5 and buildings ritlings Equipment Total Cost At l April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2025 361.182 41.784 110.884 50,187 142,395) 118,676 513,850 50,187 (44,632) 519,405 (2.2371 39.547 361,182 Depreclallon Af l April 2024 Charge for the year Disposals At 31 March 2025 69,037 5,843 18.779 2.301 {2,090) 18.990 69,182 13,783 139,7781 43.187 156,998 21,927 (41.868) 137,057 74,880 CaTrying amount At 31 March 2025 286.302 20.557 75,489 382.348 Af 31 March 2024 292.145 23,005 41,702 356,852 15. Debtors 2025 2024 Prepayments and accrued income other debtors 5.758 53,507 5,386 46,639 59,265 52,025 16. Investments 2025 2024 Short-term deposits 1,700,000 1.600,000 13-
Flve Towns Christlan Fellowship Company Llmlted by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Slatements (conllnved) Year ended 31 March 2025 Credltor& amounls.lalllng_duewlthln one_year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income other creditors 5,709 2,254 8.884 1,140 7,363 10,024 18. Analysls of charlfable funds Unrestrfcted funds Al 31 March 20 25 At l April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds 2.949,869 408.994 1182,791) 14,422} 3,171,650 At 31 March 20 24 At l April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds 2,792,383 324.798 1169,3741 2,062 2,949,869 14
Five Towns Chrlstlan Fellowship Company Llmlted by Guarantee Notes lo the Flnanclal Slatemenls (conllnved) Year ended 31 March 2025 8. Analysls of charltablelunds4conlin Restrlcted funds At 31 March 20 25 At l April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Children's Work Fund Fishing Project Website Development Pantry Project WMDC Youth Project Mental Health Alliance Yorkshire Sport Foundation Chance To Shine 2,296 {3,815) {2,000} 186) {40.368} {25.914) 1,519 1.995 576 490 9,299 38,516 22,OCX) 3.697 217 22,877 19,459) 13,418 510 13,0601 14,1311 188,8331 2.550 131 40.806 66,812 4.422 23,207 At 31 March 20 24 At l April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers Children's Work Fund Fishing Project Website Development Pantry Project WMDC Youth Project Mental Health Alliance Yorkshire Sport Foundation Chance To Shine 2,197 (2,9701 17.8801 {1021 14.8751 115.0731 773 9.875 678 1,995 576 16,026 16.618 5,583 13,4311 3.697 24.545 25.CMX) 126.6681 22,877 4.618 (4,108) {2.596) {64.272) 510 596 40,681 66.459 12.0621 40,806 15-
Flve Towns Christian Fellowshlp Company Llmlled by Guarantee Notes lo the Flnanclal Statements (conNnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Analysls of charltablo funds-(eenlln The Purpose of the restricted fund5 are as follows: Children's Work Fund- To ensure direct donations are used only in children's work. Fishing Project- To ensure direct donations are used only for fishing outings. Website Development- To part finance developing the charity websile. WMDC Youth Project - To set up and run an open access youth provision in Caslleford. Mental Health Allionce - To develop structures and practices that allow access lo larger and more long-term funding. Pantry Project - To provide a community pantry, offering food. cleaning and personal products. Yorkshire Sport Foundalion holidays. To provide skateboard sessions at the hut and during Chance To Shine - To give children the opportunity to play, leam and develop through cricket. 19. Analysls of net a55ets between funds Unreslricted Restricted Total Fvnd5 Funds Fund5 2025 Tangible fixed assets Current assets 381,858 2,789,792 490 22.717 382,348 2,812,509 Net assets 3,171,650 23,207 3,194,857 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Current assets 356,276 2.593,593 576 40,230 356,852 2,633,823 Not assets 2.949.869 40,806 2,990,675 16