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Charity registration number 1168266 (England and Wales) Company registration number 10099103

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees M J Carlin Mr C R Lowe Mr E Nichols Charity number (England and Wales) 1168266 Company number 10099103 Registered office 24 Redesdale Gardens Dunston Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE11 9XH Independent examiner Steven Chambers Gunnell & Chambers Accountants 8 Fellside Road Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4AL

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 15

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and "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) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The main objectives of the charity, which by nature are both annual and long term, are summarised below:

1 To exhort and encourage everyone to accept the Christian faith.

4 To be brought to unity to all who are Christians.

5 To support and encourage approved mission work.

Public benefit

When planning the charity's activities for next year, the trustees considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on the advancement of religion.

The trustees also considered how the charity had succeeded in delivering it's aims, including public benefit, when reviewing the achievements for the year which are summarised below

Public benefit

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

In seeking to promote Christian values in our surrounding communities, we have furthered our engagement with residents of all ages through a variety of initiatives...

Special 'Good News' outreaches successfully drew adults and whole families to our mid-week and weekend guest gatherings. Jesus' message of wellbeing and enhanced quality of life in the short and long term was conveyed through music, choir, soloists and dance involving the talents of local volunteers. Our times were interactive, engaging adult guests in community singing and their children in African drumming.

The two centres we work in have increasingly been regarded as encouraging, safe and warm spaces by many local people who spontaneously drop in for a coffee or a chat or to read a book or newspaper. A trained counsellor is available to help with pressing needs and other people are available to meet practical needs. For this reason, the footfall in the centres has steadily increased over the last year adding to the growing numbers that are drawn to our wide and varied programme of activities, events and services.

Our most significant focus has been on Key Stage One children aged from 4 years to 7 years and Key Stages Two and Three young people aged from 11+ to 18 years. We have held twice-monthly assemblies in a local primary school engaging them through attractive power point presentations.

In addition to supporting vulnerable adults with depression, bereavement and loneliness issues and providing individual counselling for vulnerable residents, we organised a variety of social events around food that featured talented local volunteers. These were successful in encouraging and extending community relationships in enjoyable settings. With music and singing, we also took the 'Good News' of Jesus into our local shopping centre and supermarket.

Enormously successful has been the extension of our Cornerstone Club for children and teenagers from the Teams community into the nearby town of Dunston. We have invested much in room hire, recreational equipment and human resources, barbecued food and day trips to attract children and teenagers into five distinct age groups allowing us to be age appropriate in our presentations. Just as the Teams Club has continued to attract up to 35 children and young people, so the Dunston Cornerstone and Teenager Clubs have attracted up to 80 children & people for well over a year. It is fair to say this we have been hugely blessed and has enhanced reputation.

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Aware of the record numbers of special educational needs and behavioural challenges in schools, our concern for the wellbeing of local children and young people has expressed itself in the dedication of a growing team of our members. Because of our generous financial investment, we have provided equipment that facilitates the development of wholesome community relationships on a either a free or heavily subsidised basis. We have been pleased to welcome and serve children in our community from a range of countries and cultural backgrounds.

Our two-hour sessions together are split into three sections

• Social-Creative Time: Table tennis, pool, air hockey, table football, various games, socialising circles using bean bags and art & craft

• Adventure and Team Building Time in a full-size Sports Hall equipped with Giant inflatables and Soft Play and a Five-a-side Football pitch.

• A short time of sharing the GOOD NEWS that JESUS has for our children & young people. We share His values and these are foundational to our ethos. For example, we encourage the following ...

• Respect each other and everyone in the Club and outside - this involves listening respectfully to parents, teachers, the elderly - and those in our community

• Politeness - The saying of 'please' & 'thank you' wherever this is appropriate; bad language, namecalling and bullying are discouraged

An encouraging by-product of the Clubs has been the staying back of accompanying parents in our Concourse Coffee Bar until the two hour sessions are over. We have witnessed the growing social interactions of many parents so that, free of their children, they are able to fully relate to other adults in the community. The numbers of parents are such that our Coffee Bar area is filled to capacity week by week.

Not only this, but we have consulted with parents and involved them in all that we do. Parents have worked with us in maintaining a 'phone-free' evening. Moreover, we have secured their support in reinforcing our values and fully working with us in all of our Safeguarding Guidelines.

As we move into a new year, we have already begun to further develop our relationships with all local schools - primary and comprehensive.

Furthermore, we are arranging a programme of 'ice-breaking' social activities to increase community involvement in the loving values of Jesus which we have seen enhancing the quality of life in our surrounding communities. It is common to hear local adults of all ages prefacing their approval of what we do in the Centres by saying, 'Since the church took the centres over, everything is so much better.' Much encouraged by such praise, we have renewed our dedication to further reach local folk in this area officially documented as having significant social, emotional and mental needs when compared with other parts of the country.

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Financial review

We are pleased to remain financially sustainable but with expenditure of £95,383 in the last year, we are not complacent and are looking freshly at our finances with a view to maximising our sustainability and developing our activities and services.

To ensure ongoing compliance with the law and good practice, we are also reviewing our governance with a view to streamlining our systems and procedures in areas such as safeguarding and health and safety. To this end, we are working collaboratively with the local medical centre and with council officials whose speciality is the development of centres like our own.

Structure, governance and management

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

M J Carlin

Mr C R Lowe

Mr E Nichols

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Organisational structure

The charity is governed by it's trust deed dated 6th December 1995.

New trustees may be appointed by a resolution passed at a special meeting of the trustees, or by statutory powers.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

M J Carlin Mr E Nichols Trustee Trustee

17 February 2026

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Dunston Family Church (the Charity) for the year ended 30 June 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

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

I have no concerns 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 financial statements to be reached.

Steven Chambers

Gunnell & Chambers Accountants 8 Fellside Road Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4AL 17 February 2026

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
67,706
-
Charitable activities
4
25,645
-
Other trading activities
5
3,640
-
Investments
6
220
-
Total income
97,211
-
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
95,383
-
Total expenditure
95,383
-
Net income and movement in
funds
1,828
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 July 2024
132,272
25,000
Fund balances at 30 June
2025
134,100
25,000		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
67,706
177,694
-
25,645
69,828
-
3,640
2,887
-
220
689
-
97,211
251,098
-
95,383
250,455
-
95,383
250,455
-
1,828
643
-
157,272
131,629
25,000
159,100
132,272
25,000		 Total
2024
£
177,694
69,828
2,887
689
251,098
250,455
250,455
643
156,629
157,272

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds
14
Unrestricted funds
15		 2025
£
147,779
3,974
151,753
(960)		 £
8,307
150,793
159,100
25,000
134,100
159,100		 2024
£
99,688
48,770
148,458
(960)		 £
9,774
147,498
157,272
25,000
132,272
157,272

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 June 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 17 February 2026

M J Carlin Mr E Nichols Trustee Trustee

Company registration number 10099103 (England and Wales)

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Dunston Family Church is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 24 Redesdale Gardens, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9XH.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS102, the Companies Act 2006 and "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) (effective 1 January 2019)". The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 15% reducing balance Computers 15% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Donations and gifts 16,974 31,024
Grants receivable 50,732 146,670
67,706 177,694

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Income
Charitable rental income 3,647 55,154
Income
Sales of services by beneficiaries 21,998 14,674
25,645 69,828
5 Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Shop income 3,640 2,887
6 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 220 689

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Expenditure Expenditure
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 25,148 53,269
Room hire 10,749 9,166
Light and heat 5,653 16,711
Repairs and maintenance 27,980 48,188
Insurance 1,826 3,725
Refreshments 4,619 3,979
Telephone 698 1,988
Stationery and printing 635 4,458
Depreciation 1,466 1,725
Activities 6,671 3,876
General expenses 3,712 21,949
Subscriptions 789 969
Independent examiners fees 1,152 960
Donations 3,169 74,058
Other charitable expenditure 1,116 5,434
95,383 250,455
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 95,383 250,455
8 Net movement in funds 2025 2024
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 1,466 1,724
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2025 2024
Number Number
6 7
Employment costs 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 25,148 53,269

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

9 Employees

(Continued)

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

11 Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings
£
Cost
At 1 July 2024
31,017
At 30 June 2025
31,017
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2024
25,615
Depreciation charged in the year
810
At 30 June 2025
26,425
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2025
4,592
At 30 June 2024
5,402
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income		 Computers
£
7,118
7,118
2,747
656
3,403
3,715
4,372
2025
£
-
147,779
147,779
2025
£
960		 Total
£
38,135
38,135
28,362
1,466
29,828
8,307
9,774
2024
£
4,500
95,188
99,688
2024
£
960

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

14 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 July 2024
At
£
25,000
Previous year:
At 1 July 2023
At
£
25,000		 30 June
2025
£
25,000
30 June
2024
£
25,000

15 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 July 2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At
£
£
£
General funds
132,272
97,211
(95,383)
Previous year:
At 1 July 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At
£
£
£
General funds
131,629
251,098
(250,455)
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
At 30 June 2025:
Tangible assets
8,307
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
125,793
25,000
134,100
25,000		 30 June
2025
£
134,100
30 June
2024
£
132,272
Total
2025
£
8,307
150,793
159,100

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

DUNSTON FAMILY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

16 Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 30 June 2024:
Tangible assets 9,774 - 9,774
Current assets/(liabilities) 122,498 25,000 147,498
132,272 25,000 157,272

17 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).