METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT MIDDLESBROUGH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT
MIDDLESBROUGH
TRUSTEES REPORT AS AT 31[ST] AUGUST 2025
Methodist Asylum Project : Middlesbrough
Trustees Annual Report For the Period 1st September 2024 — 31st August 2025
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
Charity Name: Methodist Asylum Project: Middlesbrough
Registered Charity Number: 1167625
Charity ’ s Principal Address: Middlesbrough Methodist Hub 54 BOROUGH ROAD MIDDLESBROUGH TS1 2JH
Tel: 07970192841 Email: mapmbro@gmail.com Website: https://mapmiddlesbrough.org.uk
Bankers:
Barclays Bank Octagon House, Gadbrook Park, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7RB
Accountants / Auditors:
Leonard Bye Ltd Chartered Accountants, 80 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JN
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METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT MIDDLESBROUGH
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
The Methodist Asylum Project, Middlesbrough (M.A.P) was initially established as Avenue Refugee Project in 2002. In 2005 it became a project of the Middlesbrough & Eston Methodist Circuit and in 2009 it became M.A.P. Middlesbrough and adopted its own constitution, and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. In 2016 it became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
The Trustees of the Charity meet regularly, at least 4 times each year. The Charity employs a full-time Project Manager, and a full-time Assistant Manager. They deliver the work of the Charity, supported by a team of about 50 volunteers
The Trustees Annual Report, the detailed Annual Accounts and the Auditors Report will be published on our Website and the Charity Commissions Website before the end of June 2026. An illustrated version of the Annual Report and a financial summary will also be available earlier in 2026.
The Members of the Board of Trustees at 31st August 2025 are:
Mrs Heather Dipple - Chair Mr John Hinton - Secretary Mr Brian Glover - Treasurer Rev David Godfrey Mr John Hinman Mrs Pat Martin Mrs Frances Plane Mrs Linda Milne
Observers:
Mr Billy Barnes - Project Manager Mr Hamid Yazdanfar - Assistant Project Manager
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Methodist Asylum Project and which will enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993.
They are also responsible for taking reasonable steps to safeguard the assets of the charity and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
Risk Management
The Risk Management arrangements of the Charity are identified in the MAP Risk Register and are divided into 4 main risk groups, namely Governance, Operational, Financial and External Risks.
The key risks considered include:
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Risks associated with working with children and vulnerable adults. This is addressed by the Charities 'Safeguarding' Policy.
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Financial Loss, which is addressed through appropriate financial controls and procedures.
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Uncertainty over obtaining sufficient Donations and Grants for continuation of the Charity. Bids for two significant 3 year grants have been successful at the end of the 2021/22 financial year which will ensure stability into the medium term.
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Changes in Government policy regarding dispersal of asylum seekers and refugees to Middlesbrough. The Project Manager keeps abreast of changes in policy and their implications for the work of the Charity.
Sources of funds
Funds are obtained through donations and submitting applications to grant-making Trusts and Foundations.
Reserves Policy
It is the current policy of the Trustees to maintain a basic balance in the reserve of £50,000. ie approximately six months running costs.
Related Party Transactions
Charities preparing accrual (SORP) accounts must disclose:
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trustees ’remuneration and benefits
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trustees ’expenses
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• transactions with those persons and entities that are closely connected to the charity or its trustees, referred to as related parties
There has been one transaction of £370 for the design/production/printing of the annual report in the 2024/25 financial year. This was undertaken by a business owned by an individual who is the son of a trustee.
The Methodist Asylum Project, Middlesbrough maintains close links with the Middlesbrough & Eston Methodist Circuit (Registered charity no: 1133911 ) although it has its own board of trustees and is financially independent of the Methodist Circuit.
OBJECTIVES & ACTlVlTlES
Charitable objects:
The Charity's objects are:-
To promote for the benefit of those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status and their dependents by:
a) The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life;
b) The advancement of education and training including advancing them in life and assisting them to adapt within a new community;
c) The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of their physical and mental health; d) The relief of financial hardship
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Our Aims:
MAP Middlesbrough offers practical support and social opportunities to those seeking asylum and to refugees in the Middlesbrough and Redcar area. We have been working with asylum-seekers and refugees locally since 2002.
We aim to create welcoming spaces, where there is an instant sense of community. MAP developed out of a project of the Middlesbrough and Eston Circuit of the Methodist Church, and first registered as a charity in 2009.
We offer a varied programme of services including 2nd hand clothing and household goods distribution, a regular weekly activities programme, and one-off classes, collaborations, outings and activities, which are often delivered in partnership with others.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR'S ACTIVITIES
Chair’s Welcome
It has only been a few months since I became the Chair of MAP taking over from Pat who had done a great job for several years.
As you read through this report you will see as in previous years that we have been busy, running weekly sessions, organising summer trips, celebrating Christmas and sharing an Iftar meal with those who come to our service.
As ever we are grateful to our staff Billy and Hamid and all our volunteers without whom we could not manage all we do. We are always pleased when new volunteers offer their help, if you are reading this and want to come and see what we do, please contact us.
We thank those who have provided funding for our work, funding bodies and individuals.
I have been reflecting on the activities we do such as English conversation, giving out donations, providing space for listening to music, giving drinks and food and working closely with other organisations such as the Red Cross and Mears Housing to sign post people to the help they need , many of these activities are about offering practical help. However I think that underpinning all we do are our core values, welcoming people who may not have been made welcome by others, accepting people when they may have faced hostility, being prepared to listen without judgement when people feel they do not have a voice and providing a safe place for fun or for understanding when things are difficult, stressful or sad. What a privilege it is to spend time with so many from other countries, cultures and experiences.
I trust that during the next year we will stay true to our values, explore new opportunities and continue to be there for those who come through our doors.
Thank you for your continued support of MAP.
Heather Dipple
Chair of MAP Trustees
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MAP Project Manager Report
MAP continues to be busy, and our core activities are still working well. Attendances at our events have generally been good. We have registered 194 new asylum seekers which mirrors the number of people dispersed to our area. Until recently much of the home office accommodation has been full, meaning fewer new asylum seekers presented for us to register.
As I write the situation has changed and the number of new people is rising again. There are several reasons for such changes, but they lay beyond our influence. These include the processing time of claims, the length of the move on period, now returned to 28 days from 56 (the period an asylum seeker must move from home office accommodation and become self-supporting and thus vacating a place) all of these affect the number of asylum seekers present and attending and those who need further help negotiating the process.
Given that we have many members who are still living in the area and attending our activities, the numbers you will find spread throughout the report, are still substantial. We also arrange annual events such as the Christmas party, Iftar meal, volunteer meal and summer trips out.
In summary I’m pleased to say that during 2024/2025 MAP has had another successful year registering many new people and retaining long standing members. Our events are well attended and we are in a healthy position to look for new activities to add to the weekly itinerary. Next year we will be reporting on a rationalisation of our premises when we move permanently out of Avenue Church and consolidate our work into the Middlesbrough Methodist Hub in Linthorpe Road Church.
I give my profound thanks to all who help our work prosper and especially to Hamid who has laboured so hard to maintain things particularly during my enforced periods of sick leave in a personally difficult year.
Billy Barnes
MAP Project Manager
The following pages tell the story of of what has happened during the year in more detail.
Middlesbrough College - Tuesday.
MAP has developed a good working relationship with Middlesbrough college who host us every Tuesday 11.30am-1.00pm. The college has given us an opportunity to meet with many of our service users between lessons. We sit in the canteen area, meeting people as they take their lunch break. People know we are there and available for a chat or to answer any questions they may have. We also meet new people who may be unaware of our service. Requests for a little guidance and advice on a range of issues affecting asylum seekers and refugees is encouraging but often we just touch base with students and have a nice chat about how they are, their day and plans going forward.
Avenue Church Clothing and drop-in - Wednesday morning.
We have continued to support people with household goods and clothing throughout the year. Attendances have fluctuated but overall numbers are good with 1743 people visiting the premises over the year.
We are frequently joined by Mears (home office housing contractors) who can deal quickly with any urgent issues people may have.
The most important issue we have faced during the year is the impending transfer of the Avenue building to new owners. MAP has chosen to relocate to the Middlesbrough Methodist Hub, the planning for which is
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now underway and will be achieved by the time this report is published. We look forward to the new opportunities which this will bring.
However, this is a big change for everyone, and leaving the Avenue Church after so many years of service will be a wrench. Heartfelt thanks go to the past Trustees of the Church and all who have volunteered over the years and to those who will continue to do so after the move.
Items distributed over the time period covered by this report include 1396 items of clothing, 3046 household items, 405 toiletry items.
We will be running down stocks to reduce the amounts we have to transfer to the new premises. However MAP still needs the generous contributions so many of you make in terms of clothing and household goods, but sadly, we cannot take appliances.
Redcar English and drop-in - Wednesday afternoon.
The year in Redcar English and drop in has shown steady incremental growth at the Baptist Church. Current attendance has been 659 in the past Year. We have hired an extra room to accommodate the rise in learners. There is a lively mix of service users with very different levels of language ability and really committed volunteers to enable all of them to study and practice English. They also have a lot of fun in their groups, which are noisy for all the right reasons. We are joined each week by the Mears managers and Arash from Open Door, between us we can help with many issues that our service users may have. Omar our Police Community Support Officer also calls in regularly.
Welcome Hub - Thursday
Thursday at the Middlesbrough Methodist Hub is a delightfully busy day, with 1101 attending over the year and remains very popular.
The music café is very informal and light-hearted. We have a safe space for socialising and meeting others and a chance to seek guidance and advice if needed. We are very grateful to Rachel from British Red Cross who can help people with complex problems. When the café finishes at 12.30 the women’s craft group begins without men present. This has become a creative fellowship where women can attend with children if necessary and find friendship and connection.
While the craft group is happening Hamid has a regular Barber service running in the Kitchen, this is an extension of our work and helps those for whom visiting a barber is expensive.
Finally, and running Parallel with the above activities our language volunteer Janice takes a small but keen IELTS class (International English Language Testing System).
‘Come and Chat’ English followed by communal meal. - Friday
Over the course of the year attendances have oscillated between busy and quieter. Sometimes Middlesbrough college has lessons on a Friday, holidays can be problematic for those with families and events at other charities occasionally happen on Fridays. We are however still hosting 1274 visits from language learners over a 12 month period, who greatly benefit from learning English and the fellowship they find whilst learning.
We end with our communal meal at 11.30 and as ever we are grateful to Bob and Belle who put so much care into providing for us.
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Special and annual events.
Xmas Party
We had a wonderful Christmas party in early December 2024 with all the usual elements. Carols and Christmas songs, presents, Santa and a lovely meal prepared as ever by Bob and Belle. Families and singles enjoyed a relaxed afternoon ate well and some were able to take bags of food away for later. As always, the atmosphere was warm and convivial as everybody embraced the Christmas spirit. Many thanks go to the volunteers who work very hard before and especially, unseen, clearing up after. Though tiring for those giving their service it is always rewarding.
Iftar
On 13[th] of March, we held our Iftar party at the Middlesbrough Methodist Hub, in the Wesley suite. For those unaware Iftar is the daily breaking of the fast for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims must fast during the hours of daylight but can eat during the hours of darkness. Our meal therefore began at sunset. We have many Muslim members of course but the meal is not restricted to those who follow Islam and it was good to support our Muslim members in this gathering, many of whom being single, may have to fast alone for much of the season.
Volunteers Christmas Meal
On the evening of December 16[th, ] we had our 2024 volunteers Christmas meal at the Persian cottage restaurant by popular request this has become our favourite place for such events. The food is excellent the atmosphere very conducive and portions large. We returned for our summer meal on August 12[th] , 2025. Both events were well attended and a good time had by all.
Trip to Danby
This year MAP was able to take 2 summer trips. The first of these was to Danby and the North York Moors centre in late July it was the largest trip we have taken with 109 people attending. The weather was good and the day relaxing. Our service users had many opportunities for recreation, out of town in fresh air and sunshine. The coaches had a lot of happy people to take home.
Trip to Redcar
On the 18[th] of August we took a second trip this time to Redcar. We were very kindly hosted by Zetland Park Methodist Church who allowed us to use their hall as a base. Though the weather was occasionally inclement our base meant that volunteers were able to have indoor activities and receive refreshments. We took 75 people many of whom braved the weather and had a good time on the beach or in the parks.
A group of Kurdish families brought a ghetto blaster and danced to the beach to lively Kurdish music. Children did what they always do and enjoyed digging in the sand. Lunch was taken in the church hall with many different cuisines present and sampled, all delicious.
We are very grateful to our volunteers who made the day work so well and to Zetland Park Church for their kind welcome and excellent facilities.
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Funders and Supporters
We were delighted to confirm that we will be receiving a 3 year grant from The Mercers' Charitable Foundation ( a registered charity of which the Mercers ’Company is Trustee )
Funding has been awarded by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust and raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery to be spent over the next 12 months
The Methodist Church (Darlington District) is continuing its generous multi year support of the Charity in the form of an annual grant until 2026.
We continue to express our grateful thanks on behalf of our service users to all those who support us with grants and donations and particularly to our major supporter this year.
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The Methodist Church (Darlington District)
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The Mercers' Charitable Foundation
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Funding awarded by Postcode Neighbourhood Trust and raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
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Pope St. John Paul II Fund - Middlesbrough Diocesan Trust
In no particular order we would like to say thank you to all those other individuals and organisations which have supported us financially or by delivering activities and services in collaboration with MAP Middlesbrough and in particular:
Bob & Belle Singh
Rose Hardman - Freelance Fundraiser
Coatham Coaches
Peter Hinton Design
British Red Cross
Open Door NE
Justice First
Redcar Baptist Church
Methodist Churches in the Middlesbrough & Eston Circuit
Mears
North East Migration Partnership
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT MIDDLESBROUGH IN RESPECT OF THE YEAR TO 31[ST] AUGUST 2025
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] August 2024 which are set out on pages 11 to 17.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and independent examiners
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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Regulators. This examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the MAP Treasurer and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as 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:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Dated: 25[th] March 2026
J. E. Shield BA F.C.A Leonard Bye Limited Chartered Accountants 80 Borough Road Middlesbrough TS1 2JN
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2025
| 2025 £ Restricted Funds INCOMING RESOURCES Notes Incoming resources from generating funds Voluntary Income 2 - Activities for generating funds - Investment Income - Incoming resources from charitable activities385,708 Other Income ——— Total Incoming Resources 85,708 ──── RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities 45,024 Governance costs 6,080 Cost of Generating funds ——— Total Resources Expended 4 51,104 ──── NET INCOMING RESOURCES /5 34,604 (RESOURCES EXPENDED) BEFORE TRANSFERS TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS - Reclassification of funding - ——— NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 34,604 FUND BALANCES B/F 24,396 ——— FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD 59,000 ════ |
2025 £ Restricted |
2025 £ Restricted |
2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ Unrest’ed Funds Totals Totals 7,030 7,030 4,035 - - - - - - 24,800 110,508 87,303 ——— ——— ——— 31,830 117,538 91,338 ──── ──── ──── 59,046 104,070 102,407 - 6,080 5,089 ——— ——— ——— 59,046 110,150 107,496 ──── ──── ──── (27,216) 7,388 (16,158) - - - ——— ——— ——— (27,216) 7,388 (16,158) 106,685 131,081 147,239 ——— ——— ——— 79,469 138,469 131,081 ════ ════ ════ |
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| Funds |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] AUGUST 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ £ |
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| FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| Tangible Assets | - | - | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Debtors | - | - | ||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | 139,819 | 132,431 | ||
| ——— | ——— | |||
| 139,819 | 132,431 | |||
| Creditors– amounts falling due | ||||
| within one year | 7 | 1,350 | 1,350 | |
| ——— | ——— | |||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 138,469 | 131,081 | ||
| ——— | ——— | |||
| NET ASSETS | 138,469 | 131,081 | ||
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| Financed by: | ||||
| ACCUMULATED FUNDS | ||||
| Restricted Funds | ||||
| Big Lottery | - | 585 | ||
| Postcode Lottery | 25,000 | - | ||
| Mercers | 34,000 | 23,811 | ||
| ——— | ——— | |||
| 59,000 | 24,396 | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | 79,469 | 106,685 | ||
| ──── | ──── | |||
| 138,469 | 131,081 | |||
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Trustee: Brian Glover
Date: 23[rd] March 2026
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METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT MIDDLESBROUGH NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 General information and basis of preparation
Methodist Asylum Project Middlesbrough was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 13[th] June 2016. The charity registration number is 1167625. The charity's principle address is Linthorpe Road Methodist Church & Resource Centre, 54 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JH.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical cost (except that investments are shown at market value) in accordance with Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP 2019) and the Charities Act 2011. The format of the SOFA and balance sheet takes advantage of the small charity concessions set out in the SORP.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
1.2 Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds arise when the company receives grants and other significant donations and the use of these funds may be restricted by the donor to a particular area of the company’s work. A detailed record is maintained by the company of all transactions relating to income. Unexpended funds at the end of the year are shown separately on the Balance Sheet as restricted funds.
1.3 Income Recognition
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Circuit becomes entitled to the resources; the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
1.4 Resources Expended
Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity.
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NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS – Continued
2. VOLUNTARY INCOME
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|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Sale of Rags|62|928|
|Sundry Donations|4,221|2,047|
|Standing Orders|-|-|
|Misc Income|16|-|
|Just Giving|2,731|1,060|
|Gift Aid HMRC|-|-|
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|7,030|4,035|
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3. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- GRANTS
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|Restri- Unrest-|Total|
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|£|£|£|£|
|Darlington District|- 20,000 20,000|20,000|
|Mercers|34,000|- 34,000|25,000|
|Big Lottery|26,708|- 26,708|40,062|
|Postcode Neighbourhood Lottery|25,000|- 25,000|-|
|Peoples Voice Media|-|-|-|2,241|
|Pope John Paul II Fund|4,800|4,800|-|
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|85,708 24,800 110,508|87,303|
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NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS-Continued
4. RESOURCES EXPENDED
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||
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| Total | Total | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Staffing Costs: | ||
| Project Manager Salary & Pension | 38,410 | 35,523 |
| Project Manager expenses | 195 | 156 |
| Assistant Manager Salary & Pension | 32,766 | 30,253 |
| Assistant Manager expenses | 362 | 434 |
| Mobile Phone Costs | 213 | 359 |
| Funding Advice Worker | - | - |
| Training | - | - |
| Volunteers expenses | - | 729 |
| Accommodation Costs: | ||
| Avenue Room Rent | 8,520 | 8,520 |
| LRRC Room Rent | 9,600 | 8,400 |
| St Andrews Room Rent | - | - |
| Redcar Baptist Church Room Rent | 2,058 | 2,171 |
| Office Costs: | ||
| Office Equipment & Servicing | 2,856 | 2,307 |
| Insurance | 645 | 645 |
| Telephone & Broadband | 393 | 318 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | 400 | 242 |
| Payroll expenses | 100 | 100 |
| Accountancy | 1,126 | 1,093 |
| Postage | - | 24 |
| Publicity materials | 370 | 360 |
| Microsoft subscriptions | 190 | - |
| Catering & Activities: | ||
| Refreshments & Catering | 1,071 | 2,923 |
| Come & Chat Catering | 6,033 | 5,037 |
| Outings & Activities | 4,842 | 1,862 |
| Football Training | - | 1,000 |
| Meditation Sessions | - | 2,740 |
| Singing on Line | - | 1,800 |
| MAP Food Bank | - | 500 |
| ──── | ──── | |
| 110,150 | 107,496 | |
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NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS – Continued
5. NET INCOMING RESOURCES
This is stated after charging:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Independent Examiners Fees (including VAT) | 1,126 | 1,093 |
6. PAID EMPLOYEES
Staff costs paid during the year were split:
| Staff costs paid during the year were split: | ||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind | 62,460 | 58,464 |
| Employer’s National Insurance costs | 6,842 | 5,558 |
| Pension costs | 1,874 | 1,754 |
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| Total staff costs | 71,176 | 65,776 |
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| Average number of full time equivalent employees | 2 | 2 |
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No member of the management committee received any remuneration in the year for services as a trustee.
No employees received remuneration in excess of £60,000.
7. CREDITORS – AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade creditors | - | - |
| Other creditors and accruals | 1,350 | 1,350 |
| Grants received in advance | - | - |
| ——— | ——— | |
| 1,350 | 1,350 | |
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NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS – Continued
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Opening | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | Closing | |
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| Balance | Resources | Expended | Balance | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted Funds | |||||
| General Funds | 106,685 | 31,830 | (59,046) | - | 79,469 |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | |
| 106,685 | 31,830 | (59,046) | - | 79,469 | |
| Restricted Funds | |||||
| Big Lottery | 585 | 26,708 | (27,293) | - | - |
| Mercers | 23,811 | 34,000 | (23,811) | - | 34,000 |
| Postcode Lottery | - | 25,000 | - | - | 25,000 |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | _____ | |
| Total Funds | 131,081 | 117,538 | (110,150) | - | 138,469 |
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9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
One related party transaction has been identified in the year totalling £370.00 for the design/production and printing of the annual report by a business owned by the Son of a Trustee. This work was done at an arms length basis.
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