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2025-03-31-accounts

The Gateway Church - Newcastle

Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE The Gateway Church - Newcastle c/o Pendower Good Neighbour Project 12-14 Sunnybank Avenue Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6SD GOVERNING DOCUMENT CIO - Foundation registered 29 Oct 2015 as amended 11 June 2020 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1164161 TRUSTEES Sam Douthwaite (chair) Kemi Olantunji Stephen Gill Nicola Riches BANKERS Lloyds Bank plc 102 Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE99 1SL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Archie McDowall BA, CA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB INDEX Page 1 Legal & Administrative Details Pages 2 - 3 Trustees' Report Page 4 Independent Examiner's Report Page 5 Receipts and Payments Account Page 6 Statement of Assets & Liabilities Pages 7 - 8 Notes to the Accounts

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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year.

Objects of the charity

The charity, which is a church, is governed by a constitution and is constituted as a charitable incorporated organisation. The charity's principal objects, as set out in its governing document, are:

a) the advancement of the Christian faith in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide

b) to relieve financial hardship by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide

Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements

To further the above objects and vision, the charity hosts multiple weekly activities, including:

These provide a place for people to grow in their understanding of Christianity and/or receive practical support to relieve poverty. We also facilitate a weekend away.

In this financial year we have successfully maintained our practical support in the community through the clothes bank and pantry. At the pantry we have seen the savings since opening reach £15,000. Members accessing this service report that at the same time as receiving practical benefit it is a place that they are feel safe, comfortable and enjoy coming to.

During this year we hosted our first weekend away which provided an opportunity for people to take time out of the busy city, enjoy time and nature and be built up through positive activities and Christian investment.

Through the work of our Sunday gatherings, prayer meeting and evangelistic outreach we have given people from many backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about and grow in the Christian faith. We have partnered with a work aiming to support and strengthen men. This has included fitness sessions and mental health drop ins that are positively received and people leave reporting on the benefits of it.

Financial review

During the year income increased by £30,895, to £105,445, and expenditure increased by £14,760, to £79,175. As a result the cash held by the charity increased by £26,271 to £65,983, of which £40,693 is unrestricted and can be used for any charitable purpose.

The charity is in a strong position at the close of 24/25 giving scope for continuation and development of our work.

Reserves policy

The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000 (which equates to about 3 months' of unrestricted expenditure) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. At the year end, the charity held unrestricted funds of £40,693 (£19,290 in general funds and £21,403 in designated funds) and this has been factored in to the 24/25 budget. The charity is complying with its reserves policy.

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Governance

Responsibility for setting policy and for making operating decisions rests with the trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the charity. New trustees are selected and appointed following discussions amongst the current trustees and Church Eldership.

Risk statement

The charity is exposed to various risks - be they operational, financial or reputational. The trustees review the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, they take appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.

Responsibilities of trustees

Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year.

We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.

We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.

Approval

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

N J Riches

N J Riches (Dec 18, 2025 16:55:56 GMT)

Nicola Riches

Dec 18, 2025 Date:_____

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Gateway Church - Newcastle ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2025 on pages 5 to 8 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’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 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Archie McDowall

Archie McDowall (Jan 6, 2026 12:08:59 GMT)

Archie McDowall BA, CA

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: Jan 6, 2026

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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Income receipts
Donations
Grants
Gift aid receipts
Other
Total receipts
Payments
2
3
Total payments
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Cash funds as at last year end
Cash funds at this year end
A
Net
of
receipts
/
(payments)
before
transfers
Grants & donations paid
Payments
in
relation
to
charitable
activities undertaken directly		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
37,024
-
4,780
44
41,847
39,056
277		 Designated
Funds
£
18,000
-
-
4,299
22,299
10,858
-		 Restricted
Funds
£
1,299
40,000
-
-
41,299
28,985
-
28,985
12,314
-
12,314
12,975
25,290		 2025
£
56,323
40,000
4,780
4,342
105,445
78,898
277
79,175
26,271
-
26,271
39,712
65,983		 2024
£
39,864
29,500
5,127
59
74,550
63,754
660
39,333 10,858 64,414
2,515
(2,462)
53
19,237		 11,441
2,462
13,903
7,500
21,403		 10,136
-
10,136
29,576
19,290 39,712

The notes on pages 7 - 8 form part of these accounts.

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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

A
Cash funds
Cash at bank with immediate access
B
Other monetary assets
Gift aid due to charity
Grant due to charity
Deposit for Church Weekend 2025
C
Liabilities
PAYE due
March '25 salary paid in April '25
Unbilled fee for Independent Examination
D
Assets retained for charity's own use
Contents and equipment		 Unrestricted
funds
£
19,290
19,290
5,909
-
-
5,909
68
4,484
924
5,476		 Designated
Funds
£
21,403
21,403
-
-
1,839
1,839
-
-
-		 Restricted
funds
£
25,290
25,290
-
12,000
-
12,000
-
-
-
-		 2025
£
65,983
65,983
5,909
12,000
1,839
19,748
68
4,484
924
5,476
Value
2,025
£
5,128
5,128		 2024
£
39,712
39,712
4,750
-
-
4,750
449
-
912
1,361
Value
2,024
£
4,935
4,935

Current values have been estimated by the trustees

E Guarantees and secured debts

The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by

N J Riches -------------------------------------------N J Riches (Dec 18, 2025 16:55:56 GMT) Nicola Riches

Dec 18, 2025 Date: ____

The notes on pages 7 - 8 form part of these accounts.

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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

2
Payments in relation to charitable activities undert
Senior Elder costs (see Note 4)
The Sanctary
General running costs (incl. Tabitha's Place)
Kingdom Kids costs
Rent
Property costs
Professional costs (incl. insurance)
Accounts & Independent Examination
Children and Youth
Weekend Away
3
Grants & donations paid
Institutions
Individuals		 General
funds
£
aken directly
12,977
-
11,000
12,221
440
-
823
912
547
135
39,056
-
277
277		 Designated
Funds
£
-
-
2,273
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,585
10,858
-
-
-		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
28,388
596
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
28,985
-
-
-		 Total
2025
£
12,977
28,388
13,869
12,221
440
-
823
912
547
8,720
78,898
-
277
277		 Total
2024
£
21,460
22,238
8,894
8,170
1,080
415
608
888
63,754
-
660
660

4 Transactions with related parties

Sam Douthwaite, a trustee, served as a Senior Elder and received a salary of £14,334 (2024 - £18,700). He was paid for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.

Suzanne Douthwaite, the wife of a trustee was paid £14,148 (2024 - £13,466) in her role as an employee.

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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5 Movement on funds

ement on funds
General funds
Unrestricted Funds
Designated Funds
Regent Chapel
Weekend away 24/25
Weekend away 25/26
Restricted funds
Tabitha's Place
The Sanctuary Hub
Total Funds		 Opening
Balance
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
£
£
£
£		 Closing
Balance
£
19,237
41,847
(39,333)
(2,462)		 19,290
7,500
18,000
(2,273)
-
-
4,283
(6,745)
2,462
-
16
(1,839)
-		 -
-
23,227
(0)
(1,823)
7,500
22,299
(10,858)
2,462		 21,403
187
1,299
(596)
-
12,788
40,000
(28,388)
-
12,975
41,299
(28,985)
-		 890
24,400
25,290
39,712
105,445
(79,175)
-		 65,983

Tabitha's Place is a mercy and outreach ministry offering free refreshments, children's clothes, toys and books. The Sanctuary Hub is money received for specific project work in the community and costs include a proportion of rent, property costs and payments for a coordinator role. All expenditure from this fund has been spent according to the remit and instruction of the grant providers. The Regent Chapel fund is a regular donation made by an individual. The trustees have elected to designate this fund to support salaries for full time workers

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