Registered Charity Number: 1159621 Sheffleld Church of The Nazarene ANNUAL REpoirr AND UNAUDrrED FINANCIAL sfATEMENtS For the year ended 30 September 2024
Contents Page Legal and administrative infomiation Trustees. annual report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and payments account Statement of assets and liabilities Notes to the accounts 10-11
Sheffield Church of the Nazarene ieKdl and administratsve Infornmtfon For the year ended September 2023 Position Secretary TasUrer Date Appointed 2411212014 22103/2021 2210312021 2210312021 1210212023 Helen Roberts Paul Salmons Vivien Jessop Simon Cheatle Sam Hollingworth Key management Rev Tommy Goodwin Interim Pastor OVIV2023 Charity number 1159621 Fitzroy Road Sheffield S2 3BB Seven Hills Accountsnts Limlted 57 Burton Street Sheffield S6 2HH
Sheffield Churth ofThe Nazarene Trustees. annual report For the year ended 30 September 2024 The Trustees submit theirannual report and the financial statements forthe year ended 30 September 2024. Structure. gOVernae. and management Sheffield Church of The Nazarene is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whlch registered with the Charity Commission on 24 December 2014. Sheffield Church of The Nazarene ts governed by the rules and regulations set down in its goveming document. The Senior Pastor of the thurch is ex-officio chairperson of the Board of Charity Trustees and thelr position 15 reviewed after two years and then wery four years afterthat. Following the resignation of Rev. Tracey Day on 31° August 2023 Rev Tommy Goodwin was appointed as Interbm Pastor on the 151 November 2024. This Is a part lime posiiTon and due to its interim nature Rev Goodwin has not been appointed as a Trustee of the charity. The remaining Trustees are elected annually by the members of Sheffield Church of The Nazarene at the annual 8eneral meetin8 held in February l March each year. The Chairpetson is ex officio by virtue of htslher Offi as Pastor of Sheffield Church of The Nazarene and the NYI and Children's Ministry representatives are also ex officio by vlrtue of their office within the Church. Since the resignation of Maria Prescott in August 2023 the leader of our Chlldren's Ministries. Maggie Meade, chooses not to sit on the Board of Trustees. Govemance and Wider Network The Board of Trustees meets regularly. nornially on a monthly basis to consider the work and management of the church and assess and plan the financial and other aspects of the work and d1ctIOn of the charity. The church/CIO is a member of the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District (a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, Company No 7028764: Charity No 1133336) which in turn is a member of The Global Church of The Naarene which has its headquarters in Lenexa, USA. Committee chair and members are appointed annually by the Board of Trustees. Committees report to the Church Board monthly at Board meetings. Committees make recommendations to the Board but do not make decisions. At the Board meeting in February 2024 It was agreed to stand down the Building Committee and for any items relating to the building to be brought strai8ht to the Board. The bulk of the Building Project was completed in May 2016 and we returned to the buildlng in September 2016. There was some continued remedial work which was completed In 2021. The Building Project was officlally closed In October 2021 with the final payment to the architect. In view of this timeline of events disbandingthe Building Committee in February 2024 seemed appropriate. At the Board meeting in February 2024 it was agreed that the Finance Committee would continue to meet with less frequency. This dectsion wa5 reached following the work done to implement all the District Finance Policies. which are now in pla and reviewed every two years. The Finance Committee wlll meet at least once a year to review staff renumeration and make a recommendation to the Board.
Sheffield Church of The Nazarene Trustees, annual report- continued For the year ended 30 September 2024 Committee Members as at 30 September 2024: Finan Committee Buildin Committee rior to Februa 2024 Paul salmons Chair Helen Roberts Christine Ritchie Barrle Ritthie (resigned Feb 2024} Sophie Peel-yates Chair Andw Evens Paul Salmons Sam Hollin8WOrth NMI Committee Simon Cheatle Chair Christine Ritchie Rev Bruce Uoyd Helen Roberts Sophie Peel-yatss (until February 2024) Sam Hollingworth Ma88ie Meade Terri Hooke (from February 2024) Health & Safety matters relating to the church are reviewed by the Church Admlnistiator and taken to the Board for comment and approval. Staffin8 The Trustees recognise and are grateful forthe hard work and commitment of all staff. all of who work over and above to promote the values and aims of the Church. Salaries are reviewed annualty in accordance with "Staff Pay Review Policf and guidance provided lry the holding trnstee. Sheffield Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District. The recommendation from the holdlng trnstee this year was a 10.1% increase. similar to the previous year. and representin8 a sl8nlficant Increase overthe past 2 years. Staff for this period have been: Date Appointed/Resi8ned Jo Bambrough Administrator 8 hrs / wk June Saunders aeaner 4.5 hrs / wk David Saunders Cleaner 2 hrs / wk Jackie-Anne Moxon aeaner 2 hrs / wk Rev Tommy Goodwin Interim Pastor 32 hrs / wk Appointed OVIV2023 Risk Management The risk man<ement strategy of the church is in a continual process of fomiulation in response to the changing circumstan$ that could impact upon the work of the church. The Board of Trustees. in consideringthis important task, take direction from on-going discussions with Membe both internally and through meetings With the Church of The Nazane British Isles Soirth District and other advisers. adopting appropriate poliaes as required or as they become nsSary to the OoIng work of the church.
Sheffield Church of The Nazarene Trnstees, annual report - continued For the year ended 30 September 2024 Objectives and Acthrftles The objects of the CIO are the advancement of the Christian faith as part of the church of the Nazarene inc and the District principally birt not exclusively in England. In practi the charity undertakes the followint. a) The advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Global Church of The Nazarene and the Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District. b) To serve and enhance the local community. When plannlng our activities for the year the Board of Trustee5 has considered the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefft and. in particular. the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. Review of the Year The alms for the year included.. The advancement of the Christian Faith as part of the International Church of the Nazarene and the District princlpally but not exclusively in Sheffield. Servin8 and enhancing the local community. Continuation of Christian worship meetings and promotion of the Christian faith in accordan with the princlples of the Church of The Nazarene. Work with children and young people to promote the Christian faith and lor provide local social benefit. Work wlth senlor adufts to promote Christlan falth and / or provlde local soclal benefit. Continuing to develop links wlth the local community, to enhance the Involvement of the church with relevant local agencles on behalf of the local communty. Continue to partnerwlth and make the church bulldlng wailable to relevant local agencies seeking to benefit the local communty. Continue to support local foodbanks with donations. Artively crUIt and support Voluntee and involvement In groups and in the local communty. During the year the charity fulfilled its alms by running a variety of activities and resources on line arKI in PeOn. The church was open for, Sunday Services. Sunday School. Lunch Club for vulnerable adults, Wednesday Club for children In Years 3. 4. 5. and 6. Friday aub for Years 7 to 13, Toddler Group. Lunchbreak which IncorpoTated Café Church once a month. Following a contsct from Badminton UK in June 2024 we opened on a Tuesday morning for badmlnton for a 6-week period. Badminton has now been incorporated into ourTuesday morning Sportsbrea Weekly prayer meeting continues on "zoom". We have been able to open up our building to hi to communlty based or8anisations and groups such as: • Sarah Cotton Yoga • U3A A Capella Singers • Dan Group • Mother & Babyyoga . Carfield Community Choir
Sheffield Churth ofThe Nazarene Triistees, annual report. conlinued For the year ended 30 September 2024 Signtficant events durin8 the period include: Following discussion with the Distritt Superintendent and the District Advisory Board. during August 2023 the Board of Trustees opened conversations with Rev Tommy Goodwin about the possibility of him joinin8 the Sheffield church as interim pastor. Rev Goodwin visited Sheffield over the weekend of 16th and IP September 2023 and as a result The Board of Trustees invited him to Join the church as part-time interim pastor. This invitation was accepted in October and Rev Goodwin joined as part time interim pastor in November 2023. The role of interim pastor is by nature a tempordry role and as such Rev Goodwin has not become a Trustse of the charity. Badminton UK pnwided £250 to purchase badmlnton equipment and In June 2024 we started to run a -Badminton for Air session on a Tuesday mornin& Badminton is now included in our Tuesday morning Sportbreak activity. The work planned, activities undertaken and achlevements attained would not have been possible wlthout the active Involvement and hard work of all of the members and fr*nds of the charlty without whom the substantial work of the charlty could not be realised. The Board of Trustees Is grateful for the work and support of all the members and frlends of the church. As at 30 September 2024 a total of 42 volunteers are willing to work with children. youth and vulnerable adults and have been vetted through the Church Safeguarding Pollcy and have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As at 30 September 2024 approximately 35 volunteers support the Church on a weekly basis. Flnanclal Review of the Year The charity has contlnued throughout the year to meet and tsilor the expendlture it incurs to the Income r1ved throu8h rent for use of the building and through the tithe offerffin85 and donations recelved. There is much more that the Board of Trustees would like to do and we continue to explore these and the use of possible grants that may be available to enable these plans to become a reality. During the year rants were reiVed as follows: £3.320 from Sheffield City Council for Luncheon Club £250 Badminton England The charity has a policy of keeplng 3 month's regular out80ings in reserve. As at 30 September 2024 this target was £20,380. Unrestricted cash funds held at 30 September 2024 were £2L897. slightty higher than the current tsrget. The situation is regularly monitored by the Board of Trustees.
Sheffield Churth of The Nazarene Trusts. annual report- continued For the year ended 30 September 2024 Plans for Future Periods The Board of Trustees meets on a monthty basis to plan and look to the future of the charity. Under the gUIdan of our interim Senior Pastor Rev Tommy Goodwin, the aim of the Church for the coming year is to rnaintaln the current objectives and activities as previously outlined, as well as to seek the appointment of a pernianent Senior Pastor. In addition, it 15 anticipated that having acpted an offer on the current manse. alongside the Church's offer on a new house being accepted. the completion of the planned changed of manse will occur in the coming year. The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees. report above on11 and are signed on thelr behalf by: Print name: Posltlon: C{k IRC.
Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Tnistees of Sheffield Churth ofThe Nazarene ( Charirfl I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2024. Re5pon5ibithies and basis of report As the tharity Trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the a)arities Act 2011 {'the Act'}. I report in respert 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 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material mattets have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material rest. l. accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Art; or 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. S*ned: Sarah Lightfoot. FCA DChA Seven Hills Accountsnts Limited 57 Burton Street Sheffield S6 2HH Date: x<J
Sheffield Church of the Nazarene fteipts & payments account For the year ended 30 September 2024 2024 Unrestritted Restricted Total fund funds 2023 Totsl fund rithe5. donations & gifts Gift aid rebate Grants Room Hire Events income {including subs) Other Income 69.874 14.139 11.772 639 3.490 81.646 14.778 3,490 10.446 8.141 142 65,392 14,552 8,722 1.050 3.538 74.114 15.602 3,538 10.888 lo77 10,446 3.969 142 10.888 5.096 269 4.172 5.781 Total recelpts 9870 20.073 118.643 96,197 19,091 115,288 Staff costs Travel and subsisten Volunteer expenses Vlsiting speaker costs Utilities, inc telephones. broadband, TV lionce and council tax Buildlngs maintenan Insuran Equipment Consumables Professional fees Events Glfts and donatlons Worship related TraininBIStaff development District bud8ets Manse contribution New Manse costs Other costs Independent examination fees 32.450 1,566 306 1,767 250 32.7 1,566 306 1,767 62,887 1.992 170 62,887 1.992 170 21,043 5.632 3.396 1,676 247 559 7,274 1,770 1,516 70 I27 21,043 5,632 3.396 I7 247 559 13.666 13.215 1,516 70 12,847 20,255 15,405 3.667 251 760 628 5,618 851 1.533 20,255 15,405 3.667 757 760 628 14,345 11.475 1,533 211 6,392 11,445 8.727 10,624 12.527 30,000 12,527 30.000 1,439 ioi 774 1,439 ioi 774 763 774 763 774 Totsl payments 94.433 18.298 111731 158.189 19,857 178,(146 Net recelpts/(payments) for the year 4137 1.775 5.912 {61,992) (766) (62,758) Transfer between funds 2,255 (2,255) 1,901 (1.901) Net movemert In funds 6392 5.912 {[,091) (2.667} (62.758) Totsl funds brought forward 15,555 3,478 19,033 75,646 6.145 81.791 Total funts carried forward 21.947 998 24.945 15,555 3.478 19,033
Sheffield Chrth ofthe Nazane Statement of assets and liabllities As at 30 September 2024 2024 2023 Balances at bank and cash 24.945 19,033 24.945 19,033 Gift aid clalmable on 8lfts received up to 30 September Room hire HMRC payable re SMP refund Gffts and donations 6,649 165 5,762 33 3.410 7,814 9,205 Basis of valuation Cost no dtsc105ure Church property- renovation work Manse Lar Equipment 617.056 617.056 3,400 3,400 46,697 45,618 667.153 666J174 Actual cost or estimated replacement cost The legal tftle to the ownership of the church is the Churth of the Nazarene British Isles sOh Distrlct IBISDI who Is the 'holdin8 trustee.. However. the usage of the property on an ongoing basis and the ternis of dlsposal of the property are such that the Charity re¢ognlses the propertles as bein8 owned for accountln8 purposes. Lkbll Accountancy & independent examination fee Professional fee5 810 113 774 149 913 These Financial Statements are acpted by the trustees on z4 Signed on behalf of the tru5tee5 by: QJ %-• Print name: QACLL S Position:
Sheffield thurch of the Nazarene Forthe ended 30 SepternbEr 2024 ReIpts and payments accounts a statsrnents that summarise the moveThRnt of cash into and out of the organlsatlon durlng the financial year. In this context 'cash' Includes cash equfvalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readlly withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due. Generdl fund5 a donatk>ns and other incorne receivable or generated for the objects of the orpnisation without further 5pecffied purpose. Restricted fvnds are to be used for speclfic purposes as lald down bythe donor. 2 Staff costs Salaries Employees Nl contrlbutlons Employer'5 allowance Ernployer's pension contrfbutbn5 Redundancy 31,357 2.181 (2,181) 56.893 {3,564) 1397 3,597 The average nurnber of emplo$ durfn8 the year wa5 5 {2023: 7). 3 Fee5 pald to Independent eNamlnerfs No other fees We pald to the independent examlnees organisation. Bal•n¢e c/fMI Missions Lunch club Lunch Break Childn & Youth Other 472 1,166 8.277 8,420 1,237 (8,646} (6.3701 18611 (01 12.2411 103 1,461 20 211 1.203 (1,755) {3651 211 1,620 1,959 {1351 3A78 (18,298 2,255 Mlsslo t)onatk)ns given and events held specifically to be spent on gifts and donations to mlsslons are held In thls fund. Including balance5 for NMI and the balance of a donation used for a mission project in the local community. LuKh (k The lunch club receives a grant from the Sheffleld City Council to partially fund its activities. therefore the full Income and expendlture is held in a restrlcted fund. £1.755 was transferred to unrestrlcted fvnds, presentIng the Internal rent charge for use of the building. The Café Church reCeS fund5 by donatlons. therefore the full IncomÈ and expendlture is held as a restrfrted fund. £365 was transferred to unrestrlcted funds. representing the internal rent charge for use of the building. Chlldren & Youth Monles given to the Children & Youth departThnts to spend on theirathitles. io
Other rr#)nles w for restritt purSeS are IKluded in this fun4 to ring4e them according to the D(0S wish Balan b/fvd Recelpts Balan Poyments Tron5fers Mtssions Lunch dub Lunch Bak Chlldren & Youth Z359 1.269 24 1701 792 4.924 8923 14811) 17,226) {826J IZ213) (Z7811 4n 1169) 1957) £025 211 1620 1584 Due to the 5trucutre of the charity, It is posslble that varlous trustees and key management (Including the pastor) land Pdmlty members) could be employed by the Sheffd Church of the Nazarene. Gross salarles for key management totalled £27,530 (2024: Gross salary and mlng costs fortTustees. key management (and famlly members) totslled £53.014). Conflicted trttees do not vote on matters relating to salary chan8es. Employment of trustees and connerted persons is perniltted bysecllon 7.2.3 and 7.3 of the constitution. T GO1n (Interlm pastor and key management) lived In the manse durlng the year and the charity pays for the malnteftan¢e, councll tsx, watsr and Insuran dlrectly. This totalled £3,834 in the year (2024: Rev Tracey Day and David Dav (trustees and key managentI Ilved in the property- £3,324 was paid relatln8to the property). Other tntstees and thelr famlfy have recelved travel expenses incurred durfng actlvlties for the churth and also srnall 8ift5 for Christrnès and Easter presents and 81ft Vouchers as thank*ou's for help. As wlth other churches. truste and thelrfamilies donate regularly towards the rk of the church. £19,408 was 8l¥en towards the 8eneral WO of the church 12023". £26,817) and restrlcted incorne given from trustees and thelr families amounted to £1,366 (2023: £1.203) for restricted purposes open to all nEmbers to we. li