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2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 / 1 / 25 Period start date To 31 / 12 / 25 Period end date Charity name: Westcliffe Road Christian Church Charity registration number: 1155190

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of
the public in accordance with the statements of
belief as noted below;
a)
We believe in the verbal inspiration of the
Old and New Testament Scriptures as
originally given and their final authority
and sufficiency in all matters pertaining to
faith and practice.
b)
We believe in the unity of the Godhead
and the eternal co-equality of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit; the
sovereignty of God in Creation,
providence and redemption.
c) We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as true
God and true man; His deity, incarnation,
virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death and
physical resurrection.
d)
We believe in the work of Jesus Christ in
His life, death and resurrection as
Representative and Substitute; His
atonement for sin, thereby securing
righteousness, forgiveness and eternal life
for all who are united to Him by faith.
e)
We believe in the ascension of the Lord
Jesus Christ, His intercession at the throne
of God, His coming again personally and
visibly in glory and power.
f)
We believe in the Holy Spirit's deity and
personality and His essential work in
regeneration, conversion and
sanctification.
g)
We believe in the creation of man in the
image of God, his sin and fall, the
consequences passing to all humanity,
extending to every part of human nature
and resulting in the universal guilt of
mankind before God.
h)
We believe in the personality of Satan, his
opposition to God and His purposes and
his corruption and enslavement of man.
i)
We believe in salvation solely by the grace
of God, accomplished by God the Son and
applied by God the Holy Spirit;
appropriated by God-given faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ; including regeneration,
justification, sanctification and final
glorification.
j)
We believe in the bodily resurrection of
the just and the unjust, the one to eternal
life and the other to eternal punishment.
k)
We believe in the one holy, universal
Church that is the Body of Christ to which
all true believers belong.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Our regular activities include;
Sunday
•
Morning Service, including a Youth Church
(Sunday School)
•
Evening Service (all except 2ndSunday
Sunday of each month)
•
Messy Church (Second Sunday if every
month)
Monday
•
Playtime (Parents and toddlers)
Tuesday
•
‘TLC’ (Tuesday Luncheon Club) open to all
over 55 years of age
•
Afternoon Bible Study
Wednesday
•
Crafty Chatter (Twice a month)
•
Ladies Fellowship
•
Bible Study
Thursday
•
Xplore (Children’s activities for those in
Key Stage 1 & 2) – This work ceased in
May and hasn’t restarted.
•
Westcliffe forum (once a month)
Friday
•
Xchange (Youth group meeting twice a
month for those in Years 6-13)
Saturday
•
Open air meeting in Shipley market place
(once a month)
Sunday services and Wednesday Bible study are
also available via Zoom allowingthose unable to
attend for any reason to still participate in the
meetings.
In addition, we have held a number of ‘1 off’
events throughout the year to celebrate 150 years
since the Building was first opened.
These events are all advertised by ‘word of
mouth’ as well as leaflet drops to around 500
houses in the immediate vicinity of the church.
Most events include a presentation of the Gospel
in reaching out to those around us and/or a time
of ‘ministry’ where we learn more about the
Christian faith and putting this into practice within
our lives.
We have also delivered Christian literature to the
neighbourhood around the church, linking in with
key events such as Easter and Christmas. These
leaflets have contact details of the church, should
anyone wish to get in touch with us.
We also support financially a number of Christian
organisations who have had connection with the
church in the past, and are now furthering the
Christian message both within the UK and abroad.
These are funded either through regular giving
from the congregation, or as ‘one-off’
contributions to the work which they undertake.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The charity trustees ‘have regard’ to the Charity
Commissions guidance on public benefit guidance
both when planning events, and reviewing work
that has been undertaken.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 n/a
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 n/a
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 None of the activities undertaken would be
possible without the help and support of all those
involved in the church – the Trustees would like to
extend a formal note of thanks to all who
contribute time, money and resources.
Other n/a

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Attendance at all meetings/groups has generally
been maintained at the same level 2024, with
the exception of Xplore which closed during the
year.
Special events have given an opportunity for
others to join in and we continue to share the
Gospel of Salvation with all those that attend.
Through the year, there have been specific gifts
made to individuals, and Christian organisations
in support of the ongoing works that they
undertake.
We have also made contributions to the local
foodbank, following from our ‘harvest’ events.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 n/a
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 n/a
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 n/a
Other n/a

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 We are blessed with healthy finances
amounting to £24,628 at the end of 2025.
We expect significant outlay through 2026
for new heating boiler, controls and zoning –
after which we will also be considering
further refurbishment of the building, in
particular the toilets.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Finances are reviewed on a monthly basis at
Trustees meetings. Whilst no specific policy
on reserves currently exists, we are blessed
with a relatively healthy balance of funds -
we ensure that there are sufficient funds to
undertake all regular work within the church
and review this again before commissioning
any significant works to the building.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 No specific reserves, balance at £24,628 at
end of year
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 n/a
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 n/a
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 n/a

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 All funding is provided by the church
fellowship, either by giving by bank transfer,
or weekly giving via collection boxes
positioned by the door to the main Hall.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 With the exception of funds held within
conventional bank accounts, we do not have
any funds invested in outside agencies or
organisations.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The church has an aging congregation,
which influences what they are able to
undertake in practical matters and likely
limits the level of financial giving. We actively
seek the Lord’s guidance as to how we are
to lead His church into the future.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees must be appointed by a
resolution passed at a properly
convened meeting of the charity
trustees.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: n/a Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees n/a The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works n/a Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties n/a Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Westcliffe Road Christian Church
Other name the charity uses Westcliffe Church
Registered charity number 1155190
Charity’s principal address Westcliffe Church
Westcliffe Road
Shipley
Bradford
BD18 3EE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Paul Brownlow Chair
Ian Hutchinson
Robert Strachan Secretary

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Paul Brownlow

Chair
1 / 3 / 2026
1 / 3 / 2026

Charity Name No (if any) Westcliffe Road Christian Church 1155190

CC16a

Receipts and payments accounts

Period start date Period end date For the period from Jan-25 To Dec-25

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
20,806
6,210
745
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest
£
5,224
-
-
380
-
406
5,253
316
128
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest
£
26,030
6,210
745
380
-
406
5,253
316
128
-		 Last year
to the nearest
£
Offerings & Gifts 20,806 5,224 - 26,030 25,542
Income Tax Refunds 6,210 - - 6,210 5,982
Interest 745 - - 745 906
Playtime Receipts - 380 - 380 414
Weekend Events Receipts - - - - -
Tuesday Fellowship Receipts - 406 - 406 413
Tuesday Luncheon Club Receipts - 5,253 - 5,253 5,025
Westcliffe Forum - 316 - 316 328
Crafty Chatter - 128 - 128 171
Other Restricted Funds Income - - - - 247
Sub total(Gross income for AR) ~~-~~
27,760		 ~~-~~
11,707		 ~~-~~
-		 ~~-~~
39,467		 ~~-~~
39,027
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). -
-		 -
-		 -
-
None - - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
27,760 11,707 - 39,467 39,027
2,580
540
307
223
434
-
-
238
1,658
5,327
417
1,025
5,113
102
645
2,904
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,224
-
333
-
505
4,647
371
100
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
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-		 2,580
540
307
223
434
-
-
238
1,658
5,327
417
1,025
5,113
102
645
2,904
-
5,224
-
333
-
505
4,647
371
100
-
-
Speakers' Expenses 2,580 - - 2,580 2,710
Sundry Services Expenses 540 - - 540 513
General Youth Work Exps 307 - - 307 369
Xplore - Children's Club Expenses 223 - - 223 283
Xchange Café Teenagers' Club Exps 434 - - 434 572
Youth Church Exps - - - - 37
Kool Kidz Klub - Monthly Sat Children's Club Exps - - - - -
Children's Holiday Club Exps 238 - - 238 358
Adult Outreach 1,658 - - 1,658 1,359
Sundry Expenses 5,327 - - 5,327 6,198
Fellowship Events 417 - - 417 679
Gifts to Other Christian Groups/Individuals 1,025 - - 1,025 2,557
Gas & Electricity 5,113 - - 5,113 5,100
Furniture & Equipment 102 - - 102 -
Repairs to Equipment 645 - - 645 839
Insurances 2,904 - - 2,904 2,782
Building Maintenance Exps - - - - 2,818
Gifts to Christian Missionaries - 5,224 - 5,224 5,265
Support for Children - - - - -
Playtime Expenditure - 333 333 317
Weekend Events Expenses - - - - -
Tuesday Fellowship Expenses - 505 - 505 339
Tuesday Luncheon Club Expenses - 4,647 - 4,647 4,911
Westcliffe Forum Expenditure - 371 - 371 359
Crafty Chatter - 100 100 71
Other Restricted Funds Expenditure - - - - 247
- - - - -
**Sub total ** 21,511 11,179 - 32,691 38,682
- - -
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72
155
81
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A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Last Year's Asset Purchases 1,650
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-
Headphones for PA Desk 72 72
Microwave - Adexa D100N38 155 155
Earphones for Music Group 81 81
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-
- - -
-
-
-
**Sub total ** 308 - - 308 1,650
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
21,820 11,179 - 32,999 40,332
5,941 528 - 6,468 - 1,306
625
- 625
- - -
17,633 526 18,159 19,465
24,199 429 - 24,627 18,159

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

Categories

B1 Cash funds

B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets

B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

t the end of the period t the end of the period
Details Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Cash in Hand 153 429 -
Epworth Cash Plus Fund A/c 21,454 0 -
Barclays Bank Savings A/cs 2,591 -
Kingdom Bank A/c - -
- - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Total cash funds
Details
None
Details
None
Details
Details
Land & Building
Fixtures & Fittings
Equipment
Creditor re New Kitchen Units
Signature		 24,199 429 -
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which asset
belongs
Fund to which asset
belongs
Building
Building/General
General
Fund to which liability
relates
Building
Print N		 OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
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When due (optional)
Date of approval
Paul Brownlow 1/3/26
Report to the trustees • 1,, -Wes{cliffe Road Christian Church
On accounts for the year 31 St December 2025
Charity no(ifany)
1155190
ended
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31/12/2025.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination,I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent [The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to
examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of
applicable listed body]]. De/ere [ ] /.I nor app//.cab/e.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
4isclosecl be±e±±+L*) which gives me cause to believe that jn, any material
respect:
• the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a `true and fair' view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
* Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: I
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S-ol -zo2j>
Name: Roger David Worton
Relevant professional Retired Farm Business Recorder
qualification(s) or body