CHURCH:'NAZARENE
THE
Grimsby Trinity
Church of the Nazarene
(known as Cornerstone Community Church)
Board of Trustees, Report
For the Year Ended
30 September 2025

Grimsby Church of the Nazarene
Board of Trustee's Report
For the Year Ended 30 September 2025
Index
Board of Trustees Report
Pages 3-6

Grimsby Church of the Nazarene
Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year ended 30
September 2025.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name:
Grimsby Trinity Church of The Nazarene
Charity Registration Number:
1167353
Principal Address:
Trinity Hall, Convamore Road, Grimsby DN32 9HR
Board of Trustees
(Chairperson/Treasurer
(Secretary)
Mrs Velma Rooker
Mrs Lynda Newbert
Mrs Lisa Taylor
Mr Arthur George Newbert
Mrs Carol Humberstone
Holdinglcustodian Trustee
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (A Charitable Company Limited by
Guarantee: Company No 7028764)
Website: NIA
Bankers: TSB, Grimsby
Independent Examiner: Mr Joseph Mayall
5 Simons Place
DN35 7UT

Grimsby Church of the Nazarene
Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
Structure, Governance and management
Structure and Organisation
The charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) was set up on 25, May 2016 with the
registration number 1167353.
Trustee Appointments
The Trustees are elected annually or every two years by the members of Grimsby Church
of The Nazarene at the annual general meeting held in January each year.
Governance and Wider Network
The Board of Trustees meets regularly, normally 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 direction 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 Nazarene which has its
headquarters in Lenexa, USA.
The CIO is govemed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by
Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham and approved by the Charity Commission
for England and Wales and HMR&C. The governing document is based on the Manual of
the Global Church of The Nazarene where UK law permits.
Risk Management
The risk management strategy of the church is in a continual process of formulation in
response to the changing circumstances that could impact upon the work of the church.
The Board of Trustees, in considering this important task, take direction from on-going
discussions with members both internally and through meetings with the Church of The
Nazarene British Isles South District and other advisers, adopting appropriate policies as
required or as they become necessary to the ongoing work of the church.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives
The charity has the following objectives:
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.
To serve and enhance the local community
Public Benefit
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit
reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. This report illustrates the
activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement.
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Grimsby Church of the Nazarene
Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
Objectives and Activities (continued)
Review of the Year
The aims for the year included:
Continuation of weekly Christian worship meetings and promotion of the
Christian faith, in accordance with the principles of the Church of The Nazarene.
Work with children and young people to promote the Christian faith and
Provide a local social benefit.
Continuation of weekly meetings for the more mature individuals in the local
area.
Continuing to develop links with the local community, to enhance the involvement
of the church with relevant local agencies on behalf of the local community.
Significant activities during the period include:
Weekly worship services. A children's Bible story club operates during part of the
weekly service.
Meetings held for children and young people for interaction in a safe
environment, to enable them to grow and develop spiritually, socially and
individually.
Weekly meetings for spiritual and personal development, growth and education.
Weekly Parent and Toddler Soft play group sessions, on Tuesday & Thursday
mornings, and Tuesday afternoons.
Weekly Lunch & Games Club for the community, providing a safe place to enjoy
home cooked food and a friendly atmosphere.
Monthly Movie Nights and Games Nights
Fundays for the children 4 - 12yrs during the school holidays
Provision of the building for community activities.
Availability for weddings and funerals and other services of significance.
Hire of the hall for Parties, now also including hire of DJ with the equipment
purchased with a LA Grant.
Achievements during the period include:
Continued growth of the membership and attendance at the church, and use of
Zoom, to help in their spiritual and personal development.
Addition of Mezzanine Floor.
Creation of a sensory area.
Enabling youngsters to enjoy activities and visits outside their normal experiences
such as the Polar Express experience, Light party, bowling, a concert and fundays
throughout the year.
Volunteers
The work planned activities undertaken and achievements attained would not have been
possible without the active involvement and hard work of all of the members and friends of
the charity, without whom the substantial work of the charity could not be realised. The
Board of Trustees is grateful for the work and support of all the members and friends of the
Grimsby Church of the Nazarene, known as Cornerstone Community Church.

Grimsby Church of the Nazarene
Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025
Financial Review
Reserves
The charity does not have a policy on reserves as the expenditure and work of the charity is
reliant upon the ongoing support, tithes and offerings of the members and friends received
at the weekly meetings. The Board of Trustees reviews on a monthly basis the anticipated
income and expenditure for the next two to three months in order to ensure the ongoing
work of the charity.
Financial Review of the Year
The charity has continued throughout the year to meet and tailor the expenditure it incurs to
the income received through rent for use of the building and through the tithes, offerings
and donations received. There is much more that the Board of Trustees would like to do,
and they continue to explore these and the use of possible grants that may be available to
enable these plans to become a reality.
The receipts and payment account shows that there was a net decrease in funds
during the year of £2,552
Income was slightly lower than last year, and the Manse property incomewas only
£2,855, due to purchase and installation costs of a new cooker/hob and purchase of
a shed.
The major costs this year include:_
Café & Soft Play Expenses £ 12,419
DJ Equipment
£ 2,866
Sensory Area & Toys
625
Mezzanine Flooring
£ 1,533
£5,000 of grant money was obtained, and used in the year on the DJ Equipment, Sensory
Area and on Café expenses.
The Community Outreach Café & Softplay has continued this year, and is still showing itself
to be self-sufficient, with an income of £16,734 during the year, and expenses of £12,419,
making a larger profit on this year than last, which is great to see.
The overall change in the bank balance this year is a decrease of £2,104 which includes
£1,716 held for various activities. Total change in the church's account is £2,552 as detailed
in the Income & Expenditure report.
Plans for Future Periods
The Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to plan and look to the future of the
charity.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees on
F>R_kJ
(Treasurer/ Chairperson)
(Secretary)

CHURCH,',NAZARENE
Grimsby Trinity
Church of the Nazarene
(known as Cornerstone Community Church)
Financial Statement
Yr Ending 30th September 2025

Income & Expenditure
Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene
Income & Expenditure A/c Yr Ending 30th Sept 2025
Actual
tual
2025
2024
Income
Offering
Grft Offerings
Grft AKI Rebate
DonatK)ns
Sub Ststion Rent
Other
Grants
7.193
8.120
2.717
7.877
8,130
2.648
140
250
826
331
Totsl kn¢¢)me
18.893
19.870
Ex￿ndItUre
Sdary
Salary & Gft Ahd Admin
c￿anIng
3.720
3.1Y)
1,455
5,259
4,579
Utilrtw - Church
2.167
2.897
E*
Wat
Te*phone & Brcthband
61
472
647
5.775
5,141
Insurance
CCL L￿ence
2.615
2.455
2,321
1.256
Tax
A￿rt
S.436
150
3.861
R￿arS & Safety Checks
EqUip￿t
Spea(er
Travel elc
F&F
3.979
1.778
25
785
1,170
1.763
175
6.567
110
3,505
IT I Printing I stat￿
Misc
Hasprtalty
Publicty
Gifts l Donatths
Trav
760
1.253
225
1,502
613
2.850
Bu1￿1n9 Work
NMI Conlributvjn
Grant OV8r spend
Suspense Account
Fund Trnsfer
2,617
357
1,628
424
235
491
2,287
Tolal Expenditure
22.919
General Incomg for Year
110.4591
13,0491

Income & Expenditure
Cornerstone Community Church of the Nknzarene
rncome & Expenditure A/c Yr Ending 30th Sept 2025
Actual
2024
2025
Manse
Rents
Less Costs
Man338mwl Fees
Repairs
F&F
Other
Insuran
165
455
471
442
Manse hKomo fly Y￿r
4.(M)3
Bullding Fund
Bkl Renovatio
Income
Donat￿$
Hall Rent
Grants
Transfer fr(Th Fund
2.617
1,648
20
2,617
1,628
Less Wmants
2.617
1,648
R•Th)vation FWKI Incom• for Year
NMI Account
Income
Cdlections
WEF
Trartsfer frcffl Gen Fund
W20
743
320
357
424
Less Payments
920
743
NMI Income for Yèar
Community Outreach & Soft Play
In¢(me
16.734
15,570
Rec&pts
Grants
14.734
14,570
Less Payments
Ex￿￿se$
12.419
12,599
12.419
12.599
Crynmunity (Xrtrga¢h Income for Year
4,315
1971

Income & Expenditure
Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene
Income & Expenditure A/c Yr Ending 30th Sept 2025
Party Hlrn
Income
1.113
R￿e￿IS
1.113
Less Payments
Expenses
375
375
Party Hlr• kncome for Year
Grants
l*Kome
3.491
5,535
R8¢eipts
Transfer from Gen Fund
491
235
Le55 PayM￿tS
3,491
5,535
Grants In¢ome for Year
Other Fund8
Total In¢ome for Yèar
11552)
3.925
Represented by:
f 1110124 P£tsMIs
blf 1110123
Actuals
Current AJC blF 1110124
Banked
Bank Out
Not Pre￿ed
9,179
5.254
49.808
{51.9121
56.691
153.7511
Other Funds nclL*tsJ
Cash
11.11Y2)
1,079
11711
9,179
Change In year
{2.$52)
3.926

th
These accounts have been examined and found to be in order forthe financial year ending 30 September
2025.
Joseph Mayall:....................
Date..
11 10112026

# **Grimsby Trinity Church of the Nazarene** 

## _**(known as Cornerstone Community Church)**_ 

## **Grimsby Church of The Nazarene** 

## **Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025** 

I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. 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. It is my responsibility to: 

i. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, 

ii. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and iii. to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner’s statement** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission.  An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.  It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.  The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention 

1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: 

- i. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and 

ii. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act  have not been met; or iii. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 



Independent Examiner     Mr Joseph Mayall 

Address 5 Simons Place, DN35 7UT 

Date 11 / 01 / 2026 Signed:  …........................................