The Immanuel Project Charity number 1152419
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
The Immanuel Project
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
| Contents | Page |
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| Trustees' report | 2 to 4 |
| Examiner's report | 5 |
| Receipts and payments account | 6 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 to 9 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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The Immanuel Project Trustees' report for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial period and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates Janet Bannister Chair Brian Noble John Bottomley Anthony Chapman Sarah Hutchinson Charity number 1152419 Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address
Registered and principal address Bankers Middleton House Virgin Money 16 Middleton Avenue 10 Kirkgate Ilkley Otley West Yorkshire LS21 3HJ LS29 0AH
Independent examiner
Rhys North ACA
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The charity is governed by a deed of governance adopted on 15 April 2013 as amended on the 15 September 2014.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
New trustees are appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting.
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The Immanuel Project
Trustees' report (continued) for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects
The relief of those in need by running a Christian faith based drop in centre to provide meals, care and support, in particular but not exclusively for the homeless or others suffering loss, pain, addiction and abuse.
The charity's main activities
Based in our Community Hub in the Bradford city centre, we offer a safe and secure environment to those in our community who are most in need. We provide meals, clothing, physical, health, emotional and pastoral care. In addition our Outreach support, includes outdoor activities and experiences, home and hospital visits. All our activities are designed to improve the confidence and wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our community.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities, the Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular the help and support of vulnerable members of our community including the homeless, those with life controlling issues, fallen on hard times, requiring help with mental illness or with substance and alcohol dependencies.
Achievements and performance
Sadly, the need for our services in Bradford doesn’t stop, or even slow. The cost of basic needs like shelter, food and energy means that more people are coming to The Immanuel Project than ever before. The shortage of accommodation and other daily life effecting issues has hit so many in so many ways. Not least for our guests who are some of the most vulnerable or homeless within the Bradford and surrounding districts.
When we first opened 14 years ago, it was for a couple of hours on a Monday lunch time, with a handful of caring volunteers giving food, safe shelter, a kind word and a listening ear to a few dozen guests. Since then, The Immanuel Project has grown each year and we currently open 5 days a week, Monday to Friday with weekly guest numbers increasing from c.600 in 2023 to over 700 by the end of this financial period.
During the past period our staff and volunteers have continued to provide a first class service. Our guests receive hot food, drinks and treats each day. Help with clothing, household, toiletries and other useful products from our store. Organising many interesting and useful activities to help guests well-being, build their selfesteem and confidence. We do a tremendous amount of work regarding social issues, give practical and pastoral support from our expert team as well as working closely with other Bradford based organisations.
Our aim as always is to continue to serve and support the homeless and vulnerable members of our community. To be there for them at all times, no matter how tough - and in many cases when no one else is.
We remain grateful to the National Lottery for their ongoing support but also thrilled to have received a record amount of donations from a wide range of sources in the last 14 months. Many have chosen to contribute towards specific needs, whether it be covering energy costs, supporting wellbeing activities, or funding our milk and breakfast provisions. Both our guests and the entire Immanuel Project team are incredibly thankful for this generous support.
Bradford has been proudly named the UK City of Culture for 2025. As we celebrate this exciting milestone with a culture-led regeneration, we eagerly anticipate the rekindling of passion and pride in both our beloved city and for our guests.
Financial review
The net receipts for the period were £6,941, including net receipts of £6,826 on unrestricted funds and net receipts of £115 on restricted funds after transfers.
The financial year end has been changed from 31 December 2024 to 28 February 2025, resulting in a 14-month reporting period for these accounts.
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The Immanuel Project
Trustees' report (continued) for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
Reserves policy
The charity's free reserves, at the period end were £90,048.
Reserves comprise The Immanuel Project’s unrestricted funds that are freely available to spend on any of our charity’s purposes.
The Immanuel Project seeks to maintain 6 and 12 months in reserves at all times, made up of the following items:
Unforeseen emergency costs;
Unforeseen day-to-day operational costs; Provision for non renewal of a source of income; and
The need to fund short-term deficits in a cash budget:
Based on the trustees' calculations and taking the current situation into account, the trustees have decided to set the total reserves target between £84,576 and £100,000.
The Reserves amount will be reviewed and approved by the trustees at least annually.
Approved by the board of trustees on 25/6/2025
Anthony Chapman (Trustee)
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The Immanuel Project Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Immanuel Project
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity 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 charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. 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 examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; 2 the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Rhys North ACA
30/6/2025
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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The Immanuel Project Receipts and payments account for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
| Notes 2025 Unrestricted funds £ Receipts Grants and donations (2) 33,420 Fundraising and online sales 14,277 Total receipts 47,697 Payments Salaries and NIC 5,250 Food and food consumables 6,165 Rent and rates 7,129 Insurance 1,071 Cleaning, repairs and maintenance 5,775 Other costs 505 Christmas and activity costs 2,206 Independent examination 957 Utilities 7,864 Fund raising costs 744 Volunteer and other staff expenses 3,145 Telephone, internet and IT costs 1,933 Equipment and furniture 112 Total payments 42,856 Net receipts / (payments) 4,841 Transfers between funds 1,985 Net movement in funds 6,826 Fund balances brought forward 83,222 Fund balances carried forward (3) 90,048 |
2025 Restricted funds £ 106,450 - 106,450 86,973 7,532 - - - - 423 - 8,202 - 25 - 1,195 104,350 2,100 (1,985) 115 23,646 23,761 |
2025 Total funds £ 139,870 14,277 154,147 92,223 13,697 7,129 1,071 5,775 505 2,629 957 16,066 744 3,170 1,933 1,307 147,206 6,941 - 6,941 106,868 113,809 |
2023 Total funds £ 100,003 4,164 104,167 63,359 20,351 6,111 946 4,205 - 2,402 600 10,597 750 1,278 1,397 350 112,346 (8,179) - (8,179) 115,047 106,868 |
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| Statement of assets and liabilities as at 28 February 2025 2025 Unrestricted £ Cash funds Cash at bank 89,854 Cash in hand 194 Total cash funds 90,048 Debtors and prepayments Debtors - Gift aid Prepayments Other debtors Assets retained for the charity's own use Kitchen equipment Computer equipment Musical equipment Projector and sound system Furniture Liabilities Creditors Accruals Other creditors The Immanuel Project |
2025 Restricted £ 23,761 - 23,761 |
2025 Total £ 113,615 194 113,809 2025 £ 126 1,031 86 1,243 2025 £ 1,099 1,056 219 2,374 |
2023 Total £ 106,841 27 106,868 |
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 25/6/2025
Anthony Chapman (Trustee)
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The Immanuel Project
Notes to the accounts for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The trustees have taken advantage of section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and have prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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The Immanuel Project Notes to the accounts continued
for the period 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2025
| 2 Grants and donations Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC) National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Groundwork UK - Tesco Skipton Building Society The Wharfedale Foundation The Albert Hunt Trust Yorkshire Building Society Other donations 3 Restricted funds Balance b/f £ NLCF - Spreading the Light 21,870 Groundwork Tesco - BMDC - Warm Spaces - Yorkshire Building Society 1,776 The Wharfedale Foundation - Skipton Building Society - 23,646 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - 7,000 - 26,420 33,420 Incoming £ 89,797 3,500 1,653 - 10,000 1,500 106,450 |
2025 Restricted funds £ 1,653 89,797 3,500 1,500 10,000 - - - 106,450 Outgoing £ 86,998 3,500 1,653 1,776 10,000 423 104,350 |
2025 Total funds £ 1,653 89,797 3,500 1,500 10,000 7,000 - 26,420 139,870 Transfers £ (1,985) - - - - - (1,985) |
2023 Total funds £ 2,738 77,119 2,750 - - - 1,776 15,620 100,003 Balance c/f £ 22,684 - - - - 1,077 23,761 |
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Fund name
NLCF - Spreading the Light
Groundwork Tesco BMDC - Warm Spaces
Yorkshire Building Society The Wharfedale Foundation Skipton Building Society
Purpose of restriction
Towards providing a safe space and hot food for those in need and towards salary costs. The transfer relates to allocating food costs, which were originally paid in 2023.
Towards Fun Friday's project costs.
To enable the provision of warm and welcoming spaces from our community hub.
Towards purchasing kitchen equipment. Towards food and energy costs. Towards wellbeing resources.
4 Related party transactions
Donations from trustees and related parties
The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £1,020 (2023: £1,338).
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this period or the previous year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this period or the previous year.
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