Registered Charity no. 1168171 East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Trustees Annual Report and Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2024 DAYSPRING CHURCH WYATT & CO Chartered accountants 125 Main Street Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Contents Page Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustee's Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Legal and Administrative Infonnation Reference The Charity is called"East Leeds Pioneer {Dayspring Church)". The Church is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation {CIO) the Charity Commission for England and Wales and was regislered on the 11 th July 2016. Registered Charity Number 1168171 Registered Office 39 Scholars Gate Garforth Leeds LS25 1BF Website htl s.'Ilwww.da rin church.co.ukl Trustees at 31st March 2021 Mrs Helen Schofield Mrs Lesley Flynn Mr Toby White Mrs Karen Williams Mr Bill Campbell Chair Primary Bankers Unity Trust Bank Four Brindleyplace Bimiingham B1 2JB Independent Examiner: Nigel Wyatt BSC FCA Wyatt & Co Chartered Accountants 125 Main Street Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, Annual Report Origin and Name The Church was originally established as Garforth Baptist Church in 1986 and developed into Dayspring Christian Fellowship in 1989. as a tool for evangelistic outreach. The church was part of the Yorkshire Baptist Association as an unincorporated organisation. It was decided in 2016 to set up an independent charity in the form of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The new charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 11 July 2016 with charity number 1168171 under the name of East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church). The common name used is Dayspring Church. The primary vision statement of Dayspring Church is to: 'Build a strong, growing church, with sufficient resources to significantly impact the housing estates and rural areas on the east side of Leeds with Jesus ntred communities.. This vision was further clarified into three focus areas: 1. Community - °A pla to call home" Our vision is that we will live as a family, in a place where people can belong and believe. We will be a church where people are celebrated, where people are missed, where people are loved and where everyone is included. 2. Resourcing -"A place to gr0- Our vision is to create a pla where we discover our true identity and purpose in Christ. The Bible is God's word to us and is central to our understanding of His Love. Worship and God's presence is key to being equipped for all God has for us. We are expectant of the Holy Spirit and his power to transform. 3. Releasing 'A place that sends out" Our vision is that together we will see transformation within and beyond our walls. We will send and support people in their adventures - pioneers sent to bring God's Kingdom in Garforth. to surrounding areas of East Leeds and to all nations of the world. Achievements and Perfomiance During the Year We have continued to meet as a congregation on Sunday mornings, either in the Miners Welfare Hall in Garforth when it's available, or occasionally in Aberford Village Hall. Morning meetings are generally (but not always) held on the 1si & 3, Sundays. with an evening meeting on one of the other Sundays. A number of new people have joined our 11 groups which are meeting regularly, as well as attending our Sunday meetings. There were some very significant challenges for the Leadership Team (LT) and the wider congregation through the year. In May 2023 the Team Leader became very unwell and was eventually hospitalised for several months. During this time. one of the LT was able to give some additional time and so stepped up into an Acting Team Leader role. During this time, the LT and the Trustees agreed to proceed with the recruitment and appointment of a Family & Community Leader. who started work and joined the LT on 6" November 2023. The Team Leader was eventually released from hospital in December, but tragically died a few weeks later on Christmas Day. The Acting Team Leader agreed to take the Team Leader rile permanently, but was not able to continue giving the extra time to it, so it was agreed to recruit another part-time member to the LT in the next financial year.
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, Annual Report It is believed the changes have been managed well, although it is true that the challenges have taken up a lot of the LT'S time and energy. The LT continue to work from home with regular meetings fa to face. This is working well and there are no immediate plans to look for office space or church building. There continues to be no youth provision, but children's ministry work is still made available at all Sunday morning meetings. The House of Refuge in Harehills continues to be managed by the Abigail Housing Refugee Project. Occupancy of the four bedrooms for women has been high and provides much needed accommodation. as well as being a Sour of revenue into Dayspring Church's general funds. Significant work was carried out in updating the Safeguarding Policy, and there are now separate policies for Adults and Children. Safeguarding issues have been jointly managed well by the LT & Trustees, with excellent support from Pioneer. Plans for the Future To recruit and appoint an additional part-time Leadership Team member to support the Team Leader in the delivery of the charity's objectives. To further develop initiatives in the local community. Public Benefit Statement In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. The objects of the Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) are, for public benefit'.- The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith., and The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship, ill health, unemployment, disability and such other economic or social disadvantage in such ways as the Charity Trustees may from time to ts'me decide. Trustees and Members of the CIO Trustees are nominated by the leadership team of the Church. These nominations are put forward to a meeting of the trustees and members of the CIO for consideration. Out of pocket expenses may be reimbursed when acting on trustee business. Each trustee has a fixed term of office of three years. After this term they can put themselves forward for reappointment. Affiliations Dayspring Church is affiliated to the Pioneer Network of Churches and in particular the Northern Forum, the northem regional group of Churches. From time to time, the Church draws on the oversight and wisdom of leading figures within the Pioneer organisation.
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, Annual Report Financial Review The Church operates one main bank account with the Unity Trust Bank. which is used for the day to day finances of the Church. All assets of Dayspring Church are used for the direct charitable purpose of the Church. The trustees consider that the financial position at the Balance Sheet date is satisfactory and the Church is able to meet future obligations. At the year end the unrestricted fund balance was £48,518 (2022: £43,744) and the restricted fund balance was £4,063 (2021: £3,218). Reserves Policy As a guide the church seeks to keep unrestricted reserves of three months of normal running costs as they fall due. Trustees, Responsibilities Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently" Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent" State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its operations. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charrties Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees, annual report was approved and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: Name of Trustee: Toby White Signed on Behalf of the Trustees: Date of Approval: 1111212024
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Independent Examiners Report I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of East Leeds Pioneer {Dayspring Church) I'the charitVI for the year ended 31 st March 2024. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial stslements in accordance with Ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examinalion of the charitys financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrwng out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent Examinerfs Statement I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member ofthe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales IICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. l Gonfimi that no material matters have come to my attention in conneclion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. - accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2. the financial statements do not accord wtth those records.. or 3. the financial statements do not comply wilh the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reporls) Regulalions 2008 olher than any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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. Nigel Wyatt BSC FCA Independent Examiner 125 Main Street Garforth Leeds LS25 1AF Date.. 1111212024
East Leeds Pioneer {Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Statement of Receipts and Payments 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 Total Funds Total Funds Note Receipts Donations and legacies Charitable activities 40,659 11,165 4,545 45,204 11,165 50.273 12.159 Total Receipts 51,824 4,545 56,369 62.432 Payments Payments on charitable activities 47.050 3,700 50.750 41.955 Total Payments 47,050 3,700 50,750 41.955 Net Receipls l (Payments 4,774 5.619 20,477 Net Movement in Funds (Cash) Total funds (cashl brought forward Transfers 43,744 3,218 46.962 26.485 Total Funds (Cash) Carried Forward 48,518 4,063 52,581 46.962 Represented by General (Unrestricted) Designated funds Restricted funds 48.013 505 48.013 505 4.063 43,239 505 3,218 4,063 48,518 4,063 52,581 46.962
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Statement of Assets and Liabilities As the accounts are prepared on a cash basis and thus there is no formal Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Posil'on. Insteast a statement of assets and liabilites is outlined giving an indication of the charitvs ossets are at the year end. 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible fixed assets 95,351 95,351 95,351 95,351 Current Assets Cash at bank and petty cash 52,581 46,962 52,581 46,962
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared on a cash basis when receipts and payments take place Ihrough the bank account or petty cash. Assessment of Going Concern Preparation of the accounts is on a going conrn basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncerlainties about the Charitys ability to continue as a going concern. Fund Accounting Unrestricted income funds comprise those ftjnds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the Irustees, at their discretion, have set aside resources for a specific purpose. Reslricled funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wtth specrfic restrictions imposed by the donor or the term of specific appeal. often know as a 'special offering in the church. Further explanation of the nature and purpose ofeach fund is included in the notes lo the accounts. Incoming Resources All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entlement to the resources and the money has been paid. Resources Expended Expenditure is recognised on a cash basis when payments have been made through the bank account or by petty cash. Governance Costs Include costs of Ihe preparation and examination of statutory accounts. the costs of the Irustees, meetings and cost of any legal advi to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. 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 oflhe scheme. Operating Leases Rental charges payable under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the temis of the lease. Taxation The charity Is exempt from tsx on its charitsble activities.
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 2 Analysis of Receipts Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations and Legacies Donations - Not gift aided Donations - Under gift aid Gift aid Donations - Love offerings 4,013 30.421 6,225 4,013 32,021 6,225 2,945 1,600 2,945 40,659 4,545 45.204 Charitable Activities Renlal income Other income 11.165 11,165 11.165 11,165 Total Income 51.824 4,545 56.369 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donations and Legacies Donations- Not gift aided Donations - Under gift aid Gift aid Donations - Love offerings 4.430 35.015 7.753 4,430 35,015 7,753 3,075 3,075 47,198 3,075 50.273 Charitable Activities Renlal income Other income 11.626 533 11,626 533 12.159 12,159 Total Income 59.357 3.075 62.432
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 3 Payments on Charitable tIVI11eS by Fund Type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Meetings Grants to individuals and charities Management & administration Abigail House 7,332 31,801 2,573 3,700 11,032 31,801 2,573 47,050 3,700 50.750 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Meetings Grants to individuals and charities Management & administration Abigail House 5.057 6.904 24.272 3.147 5,057 9.479 24,272 3,147 2.575 39,380 2,575 41.955 4 Volunteers The church benefits greatly from the voluntary conlributions of time and money by its formal members and regular attendees. Please refer to the trustee's report for further detail about volunteer contributions in the organisation. 5 Independent Examination Fees Fees payable to the independent examiner for.. 2024 2023 Independent examination and preparation of the financial slatemenls 830 791 io
East Leeds Pioneer (Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 6 Staff Costs The lotal staff costs and employee benefits the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Employer contributions to pension plans 20,631 3.043 16,189 2,813 23.674 19,002 The average headcount of employees during the year was as follows.. 2024 2023 Average Headcount No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year was as follows.. 2024 2023 More than £60,000 Key Management Personnel The charity considers its key management personnel to be the full staff team. The remuneration recived by the full slaff team is noled above. 7 Truslee Remuneratlon and Expenses During the year three trustees incurred out of pocked expenses of £2.116 {2023.' £4,056) which were all incurred for the day to day running of the charitys activities. The types of expenditure include administration costs, pastrol gifts, licences, support costs and other charitable activity expendilure. 8 Related Party Transactions There were no related party transactions which took pla during the year {2023: £0) li
East Leeds Pioneer {Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 9 Analysis of Charitable Funds 1 Apr 2023 Income Expenditu Transfers 31 Mar 2024 Unrestrlcted Funds General 43.239 40.659 (44,477) (44.477) 8,592 48,013 43.239 40.659 8.592 48.013 Designated Genesis Project Abigail House 505 505 11,165 (2,573) {2,573) (8,5921 (8,592) 505 11.165 505 Total Unrestricted 43.744 51.824 (47.050 48.518 Restricted Funds Love Offering Pastoral gifts 3,218 2,945 1,6CK) 12,100) 11,600) 4,063 Total Restricled 3.218 {3.700) 4.063 Total Funds 46,962 56,369 (50.750) 52,581 12
East Leeds Pioneer {Dayspring Church) Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements Analysis of Charitable Funds cont. 1 Apr 2022 Incorne Expendilure Transfers 31 Mar 2023 Unrestricled Funds General 23,222 56,210 (36,193) (36,193} 43.239 23,222 56,210 43,239 Designated Genesis Project Abigail House (401 13,147) 545 505 3,147 3.147 {3.187) 545 505 Total Unrestricted 23,222 59,357 (39,380) 545 43,744 Reslricted Funds Love Offering 3.263 3.075 (2,575) {2,575) (5451 (545) 3.218 Total Restricted 3,263 3,075 3,218 Total Funds 26.485 62.432 (41.955) 46.962 Fund Transfers Abigail House Funds set aside for the renovation work on Abigail House during the year. Fund Descriptions Designated Funds Abigail House Funds set aside by the trustees for the renovation and work completed on Abigail House. Restricted Funds Abigail House Funds donated with a specific purpose to be put towards Ihe renovalion work on Abigail House. Pastoral gifts This is the balan of a collection to supwrt overseas mission, local evangelistic events and the evangelistic activities of the Church. 13