ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1155619
COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 08812890
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
| Pages 3 to 7 | Trustees Annual Report |
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| Page 8 | Independent Examiners Report |
| Page 9 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| Page 10 | Balance Sheet |
| Pages 11 to 19 | Notes to the Financial Statements |
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name: City Valley Church Registered Company Number: 08812890 (England & Wales) Date of incorporation: 12.12.2013 Special Resolution: 12.05.2015 (Amended Articles of Association) Registered Charity Number: 1155619 Date of Registration: 04.02.2014 Registered Office: 31A Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7DE Trustees and Directors: M Cowley - appointed 12/12/2013 - resigned 28/08/2024 G Golding - appointed 21/03/2017 J Sulc - appointed 26/06/2018 L Da Conceicao - appointed 24/03/2020 (Appointed Chair 05/03/24) J Hayes - appointed 05/03/2024 A Dunn - appointed 06/01/2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG. BANKERS: CAF Bank Ltd Kings Hill Kent ME19 4TA
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Appointment of Trustees & Members
The members are those that are deemed to have agreed to become members of the company (as opposed to members of the church) as defined by section 112 of the Companies Act 2006 and in line with Article 8 of the governing document. The subscribers to the Memorandum were the first members of the charity. The existing members may by ordinary resolution appoint such a person who is willing to be a member, in line with the stipulations of the governing document.
The Trustees, who are also the directors, are recommended for appointment by the members, and are appointed with the approval of the existing trustees. There is a required minimum of 3 trustees, but no maximum number.
Organisational structure
The trustees meet regularly to deal with the business and administration of the charity. Minutes are taken for the meetings and actions required are highlighted and referenced at the next meeting to ensure that matters are being dealt with. The trustees approve the budgets each year, and any spend requirements over and above the budgets are approved. Any matters relating to employment are approved by the trustees. Decisions are always made with the required quorum of trustees which is currently a minimum of 2 of the 4 appointed trustees. If required, a vote would take place to make a decision with a majority vote deciding the outcome. In practice, this has not been necessary thus far.
The Church is managed on a day to day basis by the leadership team, headed up by Stewart Morris, with the support of a number of part time paid roles and a large team of volunteers. Representatives from the leadership team are invited to the trustees meetings, to facilitate good communication and efficient management of the Charity.
No-one personally benefits from this organisation other than as a beneficiary apart from those few individuals who are to be paid for their particular services to the organisation, which includes the Church Leader, and the following part time roles: operations manager, finance administrator, kids’ ministry leader, site leader, lead elder, all site team leader. All of these roles are essential for the effective and successful running of this Church. The role of kids’ ministry leader and site leader are connected to two of the trustees.
Related parties
The Church operates under the oversight/direction of ChristCentral, part of NewFrontiers (a charitable organisation which oversees Church formation and training initiatives). There are close links with other Churches in the region who are members of the ChristCentral family of Churches.
Risk management
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and have systems in place to monitor those risks and to take action where necessary to mitigate them.
OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES
The charity’s objects (“the Objects”) are for the public benefit and are restricted to the following, outworked in Bradford and the Aire Valley and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit:
CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
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To advance the Christian faith
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To relieve persons who are in conditions of need, financial hardship or sickness and who may be aged and to relieve the distress caused thereby
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To advance Christian Education
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To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.
The trustees regularly review the objectives and activities of the charity, and as part of this review, have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and, in particular, its supplementary guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENT & PERFORMANCE
The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, as summarised below, provide benefit to both active members of the Church and the wider community of Bradford and the Aire Valley.
During the year under review, the main areas of progress and achievement included:
City Valley Church has continued to resource our three sites in Airedale, Bradford and Shipley. With all three sites continuing to establish and invest in leadership teams and ministries to bless and serve the communities around them.
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We have continued to invest in the central operations and leadership needed to support all three of our sites, Airedale, Bradford and Shipley. In October we decided to draw from our general funds to increase the leadership capacity with the employment of Viv in Airedale and Becci in Shipley both taking on part time roles. We hope this will continue to strengthen and build upon the foundations in each site. We also invested in ongoing training of our leaders and and emerging leaders including funding places on School of Leadership, Devoted Leaders Conference and other training opportunities throughout the year.
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Airedale has continued to grow in numbers over the last 12 months with new individuals and families joining the site. Airedale has continued to host envangelistic outreach events including Christmas events and Easter trails as well as partnering with Acts 435 to help meet the needs of people in their community.
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Bradford has continued to regularly spend time out amongst the city centre community, working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and international students connected with Global Cafe and the Millside Centre.
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Shipley has continued to meet regularly at Shipley C of E Primary School, Shipley has continued to partner with Shipley Christians Together to fund and help run the Shipley CAP Debt Centre.
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● This year we have taken up special offerings to meet practical needs within and beyond our church family, including urgent housing needs within the church family and our Christmas offering to Assemblies of Chosen Church in Tanzania to help with the purchase of land and start of their church building project.
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We have continued to Invest in the partnerships with other Christ Central churches in the Yorkshire and North East region for prayer events, training and worship. On 1st March 2025, City Valley Church helped to facilitate and fund a Yorkshire and North East Christ Central Celebration Day with over 375 people attending from 8 different churches.
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We have continued to strengthen partnerships that have been established amongst Christ Central churches in Tanzania over the last few years. In November two of our leadership team, Viv and Stew, went to visit some of the projects and churches that City Valley Church have been supporting over the years. This included attending the first graduation ceremony of the TANSOL (Tanzania School of Leadership), as well as spending time coaching and learning from church leaders in the region.
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We have provided ongoing provision of children’s and youth work in all three of the sites, investing in the children, families and children’s teams within the church. In September we
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
employed Clair on a 6 month long part-time basis to help strengthen and deepen the discipleship of our young people in Shipley and Bradford.
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We continue to invest in the discipleship of our young people across the three sites. Namely through the provision of mid week youth groups, bringing the youth together across the sites for socials. In August, 10 teenagers and 5 leaders from our Bradford & Shipley sites had a wonderful time at the Newday youth festival in Norfolk.
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We have given gifts to individuals in need and to other charitable organisations with similar objectives.
The trustees are very happy with the overall outcome of the above in meeting the charity’s stated objectives and envisage sustained growth and development of the Church in the foreseeable future.
The trustees recognise and acknowledge that this has been another challenging year for the Church and those it seeks to serve and support.
Financial Review
City Valley Church’s income of £160,270 reports a decrease of 12% compared to the previous year (£181,170). This is due to a significant offering that was taken in 2023/24. Regular giving (£106,068), which continues to be our main income stream, decreased slightly by 2% compared to the previous year (£107,750). As we go forward this is something we will continue to review and monitor to ensure our income is sustainable for the future.
This year City Valley Church has continued to use its funds to resource the three sites, Airedale, Bradford and Shipley, as well as the central operational and governance costs of the church. Our expenditure of £183,100 has increased by 9% compared with the previous year (£169,593). This increase is due to an increase in payroll costs as we made the strategic decision to expand our staff team in Autumn 2024 to resource our growing Airedale site and to invest in the leadership needed in our Shipley site.
The income for the general running of the charity during the year came from the generous donations of members and private individuals. Every effort is being made to maximise the gift aid claims included.
City Valley Church’s funds are:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| ● | Reserve (short term liquidity risk) | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| ● | Giving (balance of agreed 10% of income) | £3,398.15 | £902.17 |
| ● | Job Club | £1,250 | £1,250 |
| ● | Christ Central Yorkshire | £0 | £5.79 |
| ● | Nations | £0 | £1,367.29 |
| ● | Ukraine Offering 2024 | £0 | £3,214.60 |
| ● | Newday Fundraising 2024 | £0 | £243.55 |
| ● | Airedale Pastoral | £2,659.52 | £0 |
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●Christmas Offering 2024 £0 (all restricted income received spent before year end)
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●Housing Fund 2024 £0 (all restricted income received spent before year end)
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●Cairo 2024 £0 (all restricted income received spent before year end)
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces, and they confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to mitigate such risks.
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH {A COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees (who are also the directors of City Valley Church for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant information of which the charitable company's independent examines are unaware; and
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the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the independent examiners are aware of that information.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
The Independent Examiner (Independent Examiners Ltd), will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
.. Approved by order of the board of trustees on .].h?:-.fa.fi: and signed on its behalf by:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of City Valley Church for the year ended 31 March 2025.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the charity’s Trustees of City Valley Church (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of City Valley Church are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of City Valley Church as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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.
JIrvinesmith FCIE
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store, Hills Barns, Appledram Lane South, Chichester PO20 7EG
Date: 10 December 2025
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| Notes Donations & Legacies 3a Charitable Activities 3b Other Incoming Resources 3c TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Activities 4a TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfer Between Funds 5,6 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total Funds Brought Forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ 137,787 12,427 150,214 172,335 2,395 4,185 6,580 7,439 3,476 - 3,476 1,396 143,658 16,612 160,270 181,170 164,316 18,784 183,100 169,593 164,316 18,784 183,100 169,593 (20,658) (2,172) (22,830) 11,577 - - - - (20,658) (2,172) (22,830) 11,577 139,613 6,082 145,695 134,118 118,955 3,910 122,865 145,695 |
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Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 11 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Total Total 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 Note Fixed Assets Tanglble Assets 353 353 927 Current A$5Cts Cash at Bank & In Hand Debtors & Prepayments 113,372 9,727 3,351 559 116,723 10,286 140,939 6,439 Total Current Assets 123 099 127 009 147 378 Creditors: amounts due wlthln one year 4,497 4,497 2,610 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 118.602 3,910 122,512 144.768 TOTAL ASSETS less current Ikbllitles 118,955 3,910 122.865 145,695 Long Terrn Uabllities io NEf ASSETS 118 955 122 865 145 695 Funds of the Charity General Funds Designated Funds Restrlcted Funds 85,556 33,399 85,556 33,399 3,910 107.045 32,568 6,082 3.910 Total Funds 118,955 122 865 145 695 For the finanaal year endlng 31 March 2025 the charlty was entitled to exemptlon from audlt under sectlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companles. Dlre¢tors' respon$ibllities: The members have not requlred the charlty to obtaln an audlt of Its accounts for the year In que5tlon In accordance wlth settion 476; and The dlrectoffs acknowledge thelr responslbllltles for complylng wlth the requlrements of the Act wlth sPeCt to accountlng records and the preparatlon of accounts. These financlal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the speclal provlslons relatlng to companles subject to the small companles regime wlthln Part 15 of the Companles Act 2006. The flnanclal statements were approved by the dlrectors. and authorlsed for Issue on... '71iz[zs 51gned on thelr behalf by dlrector Prfnted Name: Tvs+4Qrt SL)kL io
CITY VALLEY CHURCH
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Advantage has been taken of Section 396(5) of The Companies Act 2006 to allow the format of the financial statements to be adapted to reflect the special nature of the charity's operation and in order to comply with the requirements of the SORP.
The charity has opted to prepare its accounts using natural categories.
The functional currency of the charity is sterling (£).
Assessment of Going Concern
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Cash Flow Statement
The company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.
Change of accounting policy
No changes have been made to the accounting policies adopted.
Changes to accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
Material prior period errors
No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period. Some items of income and expenditure have been reclassified to improve clarity. Overall figures have not changed.
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.
INCOME
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the income;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).
Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.
Government Grants
The charity has not received government grants in the reporting period.
Donated Services and Facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.
Income from interest, royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
EXPENDITURE
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Governance and Support Costs
Support costs represent the cost of central functions, for example governance costs, payroll administration, information technology. Governance costs are those support costs which relate to public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Grants with Performance Conditions
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.
Grants Payable without Performance Conditions
Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be recognised.
Employee benefits
Short term benefits including holiday pay are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received.
Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Operating Leases
Rental charges payable under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the terms of the lease.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Legal Status of the Charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity, are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt. In previous accounting periods the statutory accounts have stated that only assets costing over £1,500 will be capitalised. In fact, the charity capitalises all assets with a useful life of over one year, so the reference to a threshold of £1,500 has now been removed to avoid confusion.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied per annum are as follows:
General Equipment 25%
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Land & | General | Motor | Total | ||
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| Buildings | Equipment | Vehicles | 2024/25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Cost | 01-Apr-24 | - | 28,830 | - | 28,830 |
| Adjustment | - | - | - | - | |
| Additions | - | - | - | ||
| Cost at | 31-Mar-25 | - | 28,830 | - | 28,830 |
| Depreciation | 01-Apr-24 | - | 27,903 | - | 27,903 |
| Adjustment | - | 574 | 574 | ||
| Charge | - | - | - | - | |
| Depreciation at | 31-Mar-25 | - | 28,477 | - | 28,477 |
| Net Book Value | 31-Mar-25 | - | 353 | - | 353 |
| Net Book Value | 31-Mar-24 | - | 927 | - | 927 |
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:
Office Rent £200 per month
3. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
| a) Donations & Legacies Gifts, Tithes & Offerings Gift Aid Tax Recoverable b) Charitable Activities Activities & Projects c) Other Income Bank Interest Sundry Income |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ 117,364 9,964 127,328 142,621 20,423 2,463 22,886 29,714 - 137,787 12,427 150,214 172,335 2,395 4,185 6,580 7,439 2,395 4,185 6,580 7,439 273 - 273 271 3,203 - 3,203 1,125 3,476 - 3,476 1,396 |
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| 4. EXPENDITURE a) Charitable Activities Activites & Projects Children's expenses Core Support and Governance Costs: Accountancy and Bookkeeping DBS Checks, First Aid Insurance IT costs Meeting and Hospitality costs Office Equipment, Telephone and Supplies Office Rent and Rates Other Sundry costs PA/AV/Worship Publicity Speakers and Worship Leaders Sponsorship and Volunteer costs Sunday Gathering and Venue Hire Depreciation Expense Gifts & Donations Independent Examiners Fee Ministry/Mission Costs Nations Refunds and Repayments Salaries & Wages (note 13) Self Employed Contractors (note 13) Social Action Training Costs Youth Expenses |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ 4,738 2,911 7,649 6,676 555 - 555 888 622 - 622 611 816 - 816 621 1,267 - 1,267 1,177 1,149 - 1,149 1,157 374 - 374 193 631 - 631 304 2,677 - 2,677 2,623 1,055 - 1,055 1,032 1,796 - 1,796 1,091 266 - 266 454 625 - 625 325 525 - 525 216 18,682 - 18,682 16,553 574 - 574 2,181 12,380 11,209 23,589 20,317 1,350 - 1,350 1,290 784 - 784 1,236 7,305 - 7,305 3,571 - 2,237 2,237 - 91,682 2,427 94,109 83,791 5,649 - 5,649 - 2,345 - 2,345 19,864 5,756 - 5,756 2,817 713 - 713 605 164,316 18,784 183,100 169,593 |
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The trustees consider that all support and governance costs should be allocated to the charitable activities of the charity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| 5. RESTRICTED FUNDS CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR Job Club Christ Central Yorkshire Nations Christmas Offering 2024 Ukraine Offering 2024 Newday Fundraising 2024 Cairo Fund Housing Fund Airedale Pastoral PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR Job Club Hope Fund Christ Central Yorkshire Nations Visa Appeal Christmas Offering 2023 Ukraine Offering 2024 Newday Fundraising 2024 |
Balance Balance 01-Apr-24 Income Expenditure Transfers 31-Mar-25 £ £ £ £ £ 1,250 - - - 1,250 6 4,331 (4,337) - - 1,367 - (1,367) - - - 2,462 (2,462) - - 3,215 771 (2,667) (1,319) - 244 757 (1,001) - - - 842 (842) - - - 5,600 (5,600) - - - 1,849 (508) 1,319 2,660 6,082 16,612 (18,784) - 3,910 01-Apr-23 Income Expenditure Transfers 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ £ 1,250 - - - 1,250 4,942 - (4,942) - - (836) 4,402 (4,535) 975 6 1,367 - - - 1,367 - 18,320 (18,320) - - - 4,951 (4,951) - - - 3,215 - - 3,215 - 244 - - 244 - 31,132 (32,748) 975 6,082 |
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Transfers between funds
The transfer of £975 in 2023/24 was to fund a shortfall on restricted funds.
The transfer of £1,319 in 2024/25 between Ukraine Fund and Airedale Pastoral was authorised by the original donors.
Purpose of Restricted Funds
Job Club - This fund is to support CAP Job Club projects and initiatives to help people find employment. Hope Fund - This fund is to help us respond to the needs that arise as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic by supporting new and existing projects and individuals who have been adversely affected.
Christ Central Yorkshire - This fund is to support events and activities of Christ Central Churches across Yorkshire. Nations - This fund is to be able to respond to any needs that arise as a result of the growing partnerships and relationships with church leaders from a 2022 trip to Tanzania/Malawi.
Visa Appeal - This fund is to support the visa application and costs associated for a family within our church Christmas 2023 - This fund is to provide water clean water storage tanks and other resources (textbooks, desks etc…) needed for Jubilee Academy in Juba, Sudan.
Ukraine 2024 - This fund is to support a Ukrainian family linked to our church community who are needing accomodation.
Newday 2024 - This fund is to help support our youth group to attend Newday 2024, supporting attendees financially and towards the equipment and travel costs.
Cairo - To fund a short term mission trip to Cairo for two members of our church family to connect and learn from christian communities in cross-cultural mission.
Christmas Offering 2024 - To fund a church building project in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for Assemblies of Chosen Church, who we are linked with through ChristCentral.
Housing Fund - To support an emergency housing need for a family in our church community.
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| 6. DESIGNATED FUNDS Balance CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 01-Apr-24 £ Reserve(short term liquidity risk) 30,000 Giving (balance of agreed 10% of income) 903 30,903 6. DESIGNATED FUNDS Balance PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR 01-Apr-23 £ Reserve(short term liquidity risk) 30,000 Giving (balance of agreed 10% of income) 2,568 32,568 7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Cash at Bank and in Hand 8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Gift Aid Tax Recoverable Prepayments Accounts Payable Independent Examiner's Fee PAYE & N.I Sundry Creditors 9. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
Balance Income Expenditure 31-Mar-25 £ £ £ £ - - - 30,000 12,601 (10,105) - 3,399 12,601 (10,105) - 33,399 Balance Income Expenditure 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ - - - 30,000 12,385 (14,050) - 903 12,385 (14,050) - 30,903 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ 113,372 3,351 116,723 140,939 113,372 3,351 116,723 140,939 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ 6,956 559 7,515 5,419 2,771 - 2,771 1,020 9,727 559 10,286 6,439 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 £ £ £ £ 337 - 337 - 1,350 - 1,350 1,290 1,637 - 1,637 - 1,173 - 1,173 1,320 4,497 - 4,497 2,610 Transfers to general Transfers to general |
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
10. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
The Charity held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial year.
11. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR Tangible Fixed Assets Net Current Assets PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR Tangible Fixed Assets Net Current Assets |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL Funds Funds 2024/25 £ £ £ 353 - 353 118,602 3,910 122,512 118,955 3,910 122,865 Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL Funds Funds 2023/24 £ £ £ 927 - 927 138,686 6,082 144,768 139,613 6,082 145,695 |
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12. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT ON CAPITAL AND RESERVES
The Company is Limited by Guarantee (08812890) and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission (1155619) and does not have a Share capital and has no income subject to Corporation Tax.
| Surplus/Deficit for the financial year Balance Brought Forward Closing Funds at 31st March 2025/2024 13. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS Gross Wages & Salaries Employer's National Insurance Costs (net of allowance) Employer's Pension Contributions |
2024/25 £ (22,830) (22,830) 145,695 122,865 TOTAL 2024/25 £ 90,443 957 2,709 94,109 |
2023/24 £ 11,577 11,577 134,118 145,695 TOTAL 2023/24 £ 81,285 64 2,442 83,791 |
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The charity had 5 staff members on the payroll at the start of the year, and 7 staff members at the end of the year.
The Charity operates a PAYE Scheme to pay all employed members of Staff and no employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023/24:None)
One self employed contractor invoiced the charity £5,648.03 for services rendered.
The Key Management Personnel are considered to be the Trustees and Senior Management Team. No Trustees are remunerated. The total remuneration paid to the Senior Management Team was £81,142 (2023/24: £78,751).
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CITY VALLEY CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
14. DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In this financial period the charity has not paid any remuneration or benefits (including Employer Nl and Employer Pension contributions) to Trustees.
In this financial period the charity has not paid any remuneration or benefits (including Employer NI and Employer Pension contributions) to any Related Parties to a Trustee.
Six Trustees donated an aggregate amount of £9,880 including associated gift aid tax for both their and their spouse donations.
No other payments or material transactions took place between the charity and a trustees or any persons connected with them during the financial year.
15. RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
16. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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