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 sta*ements 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
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Flve Towns Christlan Fellowship
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Notes lo Ihe Flnanclal Stalements (conllnued)
Year ended 31 March 2025
Expendllure.on.charltabl￿cllvltl•$ 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).
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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
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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
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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
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