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
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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.

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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.

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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 con￿rn 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 entl￿ement 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
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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)
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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
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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.
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