ark Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: Charity name: Charity registration number: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 The Ark Church (Huddersfield) 1152880 Ob ectives Activities Achievements and Performance The main purposes of the charity are: the advanrnent of the Christian religion. to preach and teach the Christian faith in the UK and overseas. the advancement for the public benefit of religious and other education. The relief of the poor, sick. disadvantaged, and disabled. The Trustees have addressed and complied with the Charity Commission's requirements and guidance on making provision for the public benefit and can report the following benefits and activities this year. The last 12 months have been the first full year in our new (leased) building based in the community of Longley and Lowerhouses. Having a base for our activities has enabled us to expand what we do. and multiple new initiatives have been started due to the flexibility of our own space.. Ark Tots, a weekly parents and toddlers group Community Meal, a monthly meal for the local community Life course, a meal with an exploration of the Christian faith Bi-monthly youth group evenings Monthly kids group social evenings Monthly prayer meetings All of the above are not just for members of the church but outreach and are open to the community and we have seen great engagement on this. The building has required significant investment both in time and financially. In the last year we have redecorated and replaced flooring in most rooms and installed a modern fire alarm to comply with latest regulations. The Ark Church has continued to employ the following employees: Full time lead Elder Part time Elder (2.5 days per week) retired 31 March 2024. Part time Family and Children's Worker (15 hours per week) At Christmas we were able to repeat several events welcoming more than 100 people from the community into the building. The building was used by the local primary school for their Christmas performance with the hall packed out with parents and grandparents. This year we again teamed up with the Sons of the North Café. and held a Christmas Day meal for those who were alone with over 120 people being fed. Another significant event was in January when the Eldership team was expanded with additional 3 Elders joining, 1 Elder standing down and 2 remaining in role, this takes the Eldership team to 5 preparing for the growth and ongoing increased activities going forward. We have seen steady growth over the last 12 months many from the local community, who have come into contact with us being in the area and from outreach events. We are a key
member of the Hope Churches group in Huddersfield and as a group we hired the Huddersfield Town hall and around 1000 people both Christian and non-christian came to hear J.John speak and many came to faith. Following on from this event we ran a Life Course at the Ark aimed at sharing our faith, and several people became Christians and joined our congregation. Our vision is to be a church of multiple locations (Hubs) as we believe that is the most effective way to meet different communities. The 3 hubs have grown in strength over the last 12 months.. Slaithwaite put on a community showing of the Namia film in the Civic Hall with live actors, attended by around 60 people. On the monthly gathering numbers have steadily grown. Barnsley have run a monthly Sunday aftemoon meeting alongside a mid-week group. At Christmas they organised Christmas in a Box which involved working with other community groups and a local school to put together hampers of food for those who would find Christmas a difficult time. They have also forged a strong relationship with a local Community Social Club being involved in providing BBQ'S and crafts at community events. Longley and Lowerhouses ran a week's holiday club during the summer which gathered many children from the local area. There was also a quiz night. bingo evening and Children's Light Party at Halloween that was well attended by those locally. Our Easter Egg Hunt with refreshments and craft activities also attracted 120 people. The building has also been used by families in the area for children's birthday parties which has served in making new relationships. The Ark Church is part of the Christcentral family of churches and in the last 12 months has been involved in.. Working and gathering with other Christcentral Churches across Yorkshire Giving financial support to a Christcentral Church plant in Siam Reap, Cambodia Youth and children's work has continued to growwelcoming members of the local community and friends of the existing members. Sunday momings and evening activities have continued to grow due to the stability of a building. A change in room availability has created distinctive age groups and venues cementing the groups identities. A new monthly Sunday evening group has started for 7-11year olds. 15 young people attended the weekend away to Kettlewell in February and several young people have served with AV, kids work and refreshments on a Sunday morning. During the summer Holidays Ark Kids ran a 4 day Bible holiday club. Themed on robots, they saw many children join from the local community. In decorated themed rooms, approximately 50 children enjoyed stories, games, a drama performance, craft and snacks. The Church is still supported by a great number of volunteers who are involved in all aspects of church life, including serving as Trustees. Elders, midweek group leaders, children's worl( leaders and distributing surplus food on a regular basis to the vulnerable and needy. Finances have enabled us to support other local charities in accordan with the Charity's objective to relieve difficulties for the poor. sick. disadvantaged, and disabled. The Ark Church has: Continued to be one of the major providers of assistance in the Berry Brow and Armitage Bridge areas of Huddersfield. which has meant shopping and delivering emergency parcels of food and other necessities to vulnerable people in the area. Continued to supply various foodstuffs to more than 40 vulnerable people on a fortnightly basis during the year using surplus food and donations from a national supermarket and the Fareshare charity. Provided a hot meal and a small gift bag on Christmas Day 2023 for 120 vulnerable adults who would have been on their own or unable to provide for themselves.
Financial Review Total Income for the period of this report was £120.792 which was a fall of £15,474 from the previous year. This decrease was due to a reduction in grants and special offerings compared to 2022123. Regular donations from church attendees, and the associated tax recoverable on these gifts, accounted for 930/0 of the income. Expenditure increased by £15,064 during 2023124 compared to 2022123 largely because of repair, maintenance and Insuran costs for The Ark Centre at Lowerhouses as well as an increase in expenditure on Children and Youth activities. Total Expenditure was £129,260 for this year. Overall. there was a net deficit of -£8,468 for the year compared to a net income of £22,070 in 2022123. The total funds Caled forward were £36,769. The charity continues to maintain a policy of having, where possible, sufficient reserves to at least cover salaries, tax and incidental payments associated with our employees over their notice periods. At the year end the church's balance of unrestricted funds at £25,975 was above the level needed for the resepdes policy The reserves policy is continually under review by the Trustees. Structure Governance and Mana ement Type of Governing Document Constitution How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Appointed. Trustee Selection Method Reference and Administrative details Charity name The Ark Church (Huddersfield) The Ark Church Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1152880 Charity's principal address 181 Lowerhouses Lane. Huddersfield HD5 8JZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee ifan Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year M Thompson H Townend A Archer Appointed 0910512024 Resigned 0810512024 Treasurer Chalr J Wray A Woodward M Brown Ex Officio Lead Elder R. Knight Resigned 2110312024
Names and addresses of advisers Type of adviser Independent Name Address Mr G Anns 14 Sandwich Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9DX Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Julian Wray Andy Woodward Full name{s) Julian Wray Chair of Trustees Andy Woodward Position Trustee Date 28111124
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND IVALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees THC AIz)R CHUECH CHLaDLLE&FIELD SI MARCH Zoe< ON£ To FIFTEgrnl On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 1152880 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of tkie above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3I/D31I01+ 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"). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounis carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I examiner's statement I have compleled my examinalion. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (othertl d18d0s) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the acwuriling reLurdb were nol 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 requiremenl that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examination. I have no concems and have corne across no olher 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 Ihe words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 08/ii/L Name: Relevant professional quallflcation(s) or body | IER Oct 2018
(if any).. Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the exarniner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
The Ark Church (Huddersfield) Annual accounts for the Charlty No Ifan 1152880 eriod ark Period start date Perfod *nd date 114123 To 3113124 Section A Statement of financial activities Unrestritt•d Designated Restricted Endowment funds Fund$ fund$ Prlor year total funds Total tund$ Income and endowments from: Donatyons and legaclo5 Income from charitable a¢tiviii05 114.133 3.531 3,011 117,144 135,571 634 3,531 other tradlng a¢¥e$ Investrnents 117 117 61 Total income 117,781 3.011 120,792 136,266 Expenditure on: Expènditure on Gharitablo acdv6tles Expenditure on raising funds 119,7CKJ 9,560 129,260 114,196 Total expendlture 119,700 9.560 129,260 114,196 Net income I lexpenditurel re¥ource5 belore transfers -1,919 -6,549 -8.468 22,070 Tran$fgrs 13 4,304 4.304 Other recognlsed gainslllosses) Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets forthe Charis o•m use Gains and losses on investment assets Net movement in funds -6.223 -2.245 -8,468 22,070 Reconclllatlon of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carrled forward 32,198 25,975 13.039 10.794 45,237 36,769 23,167 45.237 CC17a (Excel) 2010112025
Section B Balance sheet Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment funds Funds funds funds Prior year funds Total funds Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 10 Total fixed assets Current assets D•btors Cash at bank and In hand Total cuffent assets 4,861 50 4,911 6,938 40,031 46,969 27,357 11.067 38,424 Creditors.. amounts falllng due wlthln one year 12 1,382 273 1.655 1,732 Net current assets/(liabilities) 25,975 10,794 36,769 45,237 Totsl assets less cuffent Ilabilities 25.975 10,794 36,769 45,237 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year 12 Provisions for liabilities and charges 12 Total Net assets less Ilabllltles 25,975 10,794 36,769 45,237 Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds Deslgnated funds Restricted funds 25.975 25,975 32,198 13 13 10,794 10,794 13,039 Endowment funds 13 Totsl funds 25,975 10,7 36,769 45,237 Signed by one or tsvo trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Date of approval 2811112024 Print Name Julian Wra Julian Wra And Woodward And Woodward 2811112024 CC17a (Excel) 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts Note 1 Basis of preparation 1.1 Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost (except that investments are shown at market value) in accordance with.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) and with. Accounting Standards., Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities {effective January 2015) or and with the Charities Act. 1.2 Change in basis of accounting There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) since last year 1.3 Changes to previous accounts No changes have been made to accounts for previous years CC17a (Excell 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 2 Accounting policies This standard list of accounting policies has been applled by the charity except for those deleted. Where a different or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below. INCOMING RESOURCES Recognition of incoming resources These a included in the Statement of Financial Activities {SoFA) when: the charity becomes entttled to the resources.. the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources,. and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income} the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA. Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Incoming resources with related expenditure Grants and donations Tax reclaims on donatlons and gifts Contractual income and performance related grants Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate. This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered. Gifts in kind Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estlmate of thelr value to the cnarlty or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the a¢¢ounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable. Donated services and facilities These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable. measurable and material. The value plad on these resour5 is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received. The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual report. This is included in the accounts when receivable. Volunteer help Investment income Investment gains and losses This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year. EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Liability r8cognition Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the ¢osts of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on govemance or Constitutional matters. Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output. These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity. Support costs include central functions and have been allo¢ated to activity Cost categories on a basis ¢onsistent Vth the use of resources. eg allocating propety Costs by floor areas, or per capits, staff ¢osts by the time spent and other costs by their usage. Governance costs Grants with perforniance onditions Grants payable without performance conditions Support Costs ASSETS Tangible fixed assets for use These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They by Gharity are valued at coGt or a rea60nable value on receipt. Investments Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued al market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees, best estimate of market value. CC17a (Excel) 2010112025
Section C Notes lo the accounts Icontl Note 3 Analysis of income This year Prlor Year Ana sls Donations and legacies General Donab"ons Kidz Klub Hudz Arks of Kindness Aik ChurGh Bamsle TSL Kitklees Grants- Household Su rt- Atks of Kindness TSL Kirklees Grants- Winter Health Messa es - Arks of .de$S Kirklees Council- Christmas Granl- Arks of Kindness Armila e Brid e Assn - Arks of Kindness Ark Church Halifax- transfer of fvnds on elosure of church All Nations Bedford - Gift to Eve Church Bamsle Art Church TSL Kirklees Grants- Worth BBQ TSL Kirklees Grants- Christmas Meal - Arks of Kindne5S Dark Woods Coffee Grant- Christmas Meal - Arks of Kindness ecial Offerin Ark5 of Kindness eaal Offerin Pastoral Gifts eaal Offerin - Chnsl Central Devoted Offeri ecial Offerin - Christmas Offerin Christmas Meal- AOK ecial Offerin Christ Central Ukraine e¢ial Offerin -Eve Church Bamsle eual Offerin Elevate ecial Offerin Buildin eual Offerin Arkkids Tax Recoverable- Huddersfiekl Tax Recoverable- Ark5 of Kind$$ Tax Recoverable - Pastoral Gifts Tax Recoverable - Kidz Klub Hudz Tax Recoverable - Chri51 Central Ukraine Tax Recoverable - Chri51fflas Offerin Tax Recoverable - Christ Central Devoted Tax Recoverable - AJk Church Bamsle Tax Recoverable- 8uildi 95.369 30 20 100 97,156 575 50 644 1,000 100 1,619 5,000 500 1,000 500 30 200 350 500 2,085 4,080 675 1,200 200 420 Ark Church Bamsle 498 550 333 16,931 45 50 18,374 13 757 54 175 144 87 38 13 117,144 Totsl 135,571 In¢omg from charltable aetlvltl•s Payments for Youth Weekend mgnts for food Hiie of The Ark Centre Pa ments for Newda Holida Club Youth Weekl Sotials AJk Tots 585 560 24 50 230 2,350 180 80 106 3,531 Total 634 other trading a¢tlvltle$ Total Investments Bank Interest Receive(I 117 61 Total 117 61 CC17a (E1) 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 4 Analysis of Expenditure This year Prior Year Analysis Charitable activities Salaries Travel Expenses Leadershi Ex enses Venue Hire and Premises Ex Worshi e8kp.rs Publici Events Caterin Children, Youth and Student Work Church Courses and Trainin Outreach Grants Pa able Christ Central Ex Posta e, Statione Bank Char es Website Com uter and Technical Ex Safe uardin Health and Safe Insurance Licences and Subscriptions De reciation 77,916 47 280 17,019 594 394 74,788 99 8,565 128 356 654 683 2,120 681 7,996 11,339 1,882 21 72 612 1,531 358 enses 970 5,433 188 9,135 10,635 enses and Office Ex enses 60 330 1,439 220 390 3,105 685 enses 1,169 737 Totsl 128,840 113,791 Governance costs Accountants Remuneration Information Commission Re 385 35 370 35 istration Total 420 405 CC17a (Excel) 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont Note 5 Support Costs Fundraising activity Charitable Activity Governance Activity Total Cost port cost Total Note 6 Details of certain itsms of expenditure 6.1 Trustee expenses This year Prior year Number of trustees who were paid expenses None None Nature of the expenses None None Totsl amount paid £ None £ None 6.2 Fees for examination or audit of the accounts This year Prior year Independent examiner's or auditors. fees for reporting on the accounts Other fees (for example: advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner or auditor 385 370 CC172 {Excel> 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 7 Paid employees 7.1 Staff Costs This year Prior year Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind Employer's National Insurance costs Pension costs 73,796 1,418 2,702 77,916 70,868 1,335 2,585 74,788 Total staff costs 7.2 Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year The parts of the charity in which the employees work This year Number Prior year Number Charitable Activities Total Brief details of the scheme There was a voluntsry pension scheme in operation from 1 April 2015 which became an autO•enrolment pension. It is administered by NOW Pensions. The charity contributes 3 % of Gross Salary. st This year Prior year The costs of the scheme to the charity for the year The amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end The amount of any contributions prepaid at the year end 2,702 2,585 None None CC17a (Exeel) 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 8 Grantmaking 8.1 Total value of grants Grants to institutions Total amount £ Grants to individuals Total amount £ Purpose for which grants made Gift towards mission work 9,095 500 Pastoral Care 1,040 Total 9,095 1,540 8.1 Grantmaking costs Support costs of grantmaking £NIL 8.2 Grants made to individuals (£1,000 or greater) Names of individuals Purpose amoun Total grants to individuals 8.3 Grants made to institutions Names of institutions Purpose Total amount of rants aid£ 8,075 1,020 Christ Central Churches Regular giving to support work Regular giving to support work Jubilee+ Total grants to institutions 9,095 CC17a (Excel) 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 9 Tangible fixed assets 9.1 Cost or valuation Freehold land & buildings Other land & buildings Plant, machinery and motor vehicles Fixtures, fittings and equipment Payments on account and assets under construction Total Balance brought forward Additions 2,203 2,203 Revaluations Disposals Transfers Balance carried fomard 2.203 2,203 9.2 Accumulated depreciation and impairment provisions Basis SL SL Rate 3 years 3 years Balance brought fOard Depreciation charge for year Impairment provisions Revaluations 2,203 2,203 Disposals Transfers" Balance carried forward 2,203 2,203 9.3 Net book value Brought forward Carried foNard 9.4 Revaluation If any fixed assets have been revalued please give detsils of the valuer and method of valuation None CC17a (Excel) 10 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 10 Investment assets Please complete this note if the charity has any investment assets. 10.1 Fixed assets investments Carrying (market) value at beginning of year Add: additions to investments at cost Less: disposals at carrying value Addl(deduct): net gainl(loss) on revaluation Carrying (market) value at end of year Please pmvide below.. 10.2 A breakdown of the tnarket value5 of investrnents shown above agreelng wlth the balance sheet row BO3. 10.3 A breakdown of the income from investments agreeing with SOFA row SO3. Analysis of investments 10.2 Market value at year end 10.3 Income from investments for the year Investment properties Investments listed on a recognised stock exchange or held in common investment funds, open ended investment companies, unit trusts or other collective investment schemes Investments in subsidiary or connected undertakings and companies Securities not listed on a recognised Stock Exchange Cash held as part of the investment portfolio Other investments Total 10.4 Material investment holdings If any single investment is material in temis of its value (for example represents more than 5 per cent of the value of the charity's total investments) please provide details. Investment held Market Value CC17a {Excel) 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 11 Debtors and prepayments Analysis of debtors Amounts falling due within one year This year Last year Amounts falling due after more than one year This year Last year Debtors Amounts due from subsidiary and associated undertakings Other debtors - tax recoverable 2,752 2,159 4.911 4,867 2,071 6,938 Prepayments and accrued income Totsl Note 12 Creditors and accruals 12.1 Analysis of creditors Amounts falling due within one year This year Last year Amounts falling due after more than one year This year Last year Loans and overdrafts Trade creditors Amounts due to subsidiary and associated undertaking5 Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,655 1,655 1,732 1,732 Total 12.2 Security over assets If any loan, overdraft or other creditor holds a charge or other security over any assets of the charity please provide details. None CC173 {Excel) 12 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 13 Endowment. designated and restricted income funds 13.1 Funds held Fund Name Type Purpose and Restrictions Arks of Kindness Restricted Income and expenditure for support of those in need Income and expenditure on pastoral support Income and expenditure for an after-school kids club Income and expenditure for church hub in Barnsley Income from closure of Ark Halifax Pastoral Gifts Restricted Kidz Klub Hudz Restricted Ark Church Barnsley Halifax Restricted Restricted Slaithwaite Restricted Income and expenditure for church hub in Slaithwaite 13.2 Movements of major funds un un balances carried forward balances brought forward Incoming resources Outgoing resources Gains and losses Transfers Fund names Arks of Kindness 2,511 3,053 1,240 4.652 1.583 2,095 250 5,356 1,040 3,088 2,338 2,263 1,270 3,780 1,143 Pastoral Gifts Kidz Klub Hudz 30 Ark Church Barnsle Halifax Slaithwaite 636 1,508 440 1,216 9.560 1,216 4,304 Total Funds 13,039 3,011 10,794 13.3 Transfers between funds From Fund (Name) General General To Fund (Name) Arks of Kindness Slaithwaite Reason Support for work among those in need Support for the Church Hub in Slaithwaite Amount 3,088 1,216 CC172 {Exr.g.1) 13 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 14 Transactions with related parties 14.1 Remuneration and benefits Name of trustee or connected party Legal authority (eg order, governing document) Amounts paid or benefit value This year Last year A Woodward ointed trustee 2710112022 Charity Commission email 12101122 47,458 45,737 14.2 Loans Name of trustee or connected party Amount owing This year Last year Legal authority Due to trustees and related parties Due from trustees and related parties None None None None 14.3 Other transaction{s) with trustees or related parties Please give details of any transaction undertaken by (or on behalf OQ the charity in which a trustee or related party has a material interest. Name of the trustee or related party Relationship to charity This year Last year Description of the transaction(s) None CP178 {Fxcel> 14 2010112025
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Nots 15 Additional Disclosures The following are significant matters which are not covered in other notes and need to be included to provide a proper understanding of the accounts. If there is insufficient room here, please add a separate sheet. CC17a (Excel) 15 2010112025