Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number; 1170263
MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
Financial Statements
for the year ended
31" December 2025
Salford Innovation Forum
Frederick Road
Salford M6 6FP

MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Forthe year ended 31" December 2025
CONTENTS
General Information
page 2
Chalrman of Trustees, Report
page 34
statement of Trustees, Responsibilitie5
page S
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
pa8e 6
Statement of Financial Activities
page 7
Balance Sheet
page 8
Notes to the Financial Statements
pages 9 -12
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
GENERAL INFORMATION
TRUSTEES
C Bailey
R W Haworth (Chairmanl
M Kavanagh
A Saunders
D Wo15tenholme
L Wolstenholme
M Woodman
DIRECTOR
Terry Durose
REGISTERED CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NUMBER
1170263
REGISTERED ADDRESS
Suite 117. Salford Innovation Foium
51 Frederick R03d
SALFORD M6 6FP
BANKERS
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Dlrett Business Banking
4" Floor
l Hardman Boulevard
Manchestei
M3 3AQ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Mr. Philip Mushing IF.C.C.A.I
Ogden & Parlington, Chartered Certified Accountants
Office 3, Falcon Bu5ines5 Centre, Victorla Street,
Chadderton, Oldham,
OL9 OH8
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
CHAIRMAN OF TRUSTEES REPORT
Forthe year ended 31" December 2025
The charity is governed by a board Df Trustees appointed a5 determined by the Constitution. The names of the Trustees are
shown on page 2. The Mi55ion management is controlled by the body of Trustees delegating tho day-to-day managemer)t to the
Director and activity managers. The charity started by transfer of undertaking from Manchester City Mi55ion registered number
224626 in January 2017, with removal of the old charity registration by the charity Commission on 25, fvlarch 2018.
The object c>f the charity is to advance education in and promote the principles of the Christian religion.
The Manchester City Mi55i0n Ithe Mlssionl derives its income frorn leg3cles, trusts and individual donations.
Activities
The Mission continues to operate within the powers defined in the Trust Deed and the Trustees have had reB8rd to the guidance
Issued by ihe Charity Comm1551on on public benefit.
While poverty, and Its effect on those it touches, will always be the focus of the City Mi55ion, our ministTY framework of
Incarnation, Compassion and Proclamation ensure5 that our work creates a 'natural' bridge between social action and
evangelistic outreach.
For nearly two decades MCM'S mlnlstry framework of Incarnate Compassion based Proclamation of the Gospel has helped to
steer our plannlng and strategi5ing. Thi5 simple concept remains popular with churches who are h3PPV to support MCM as a
means of social transformation through Gospel mi55ion.
Nourish, MCM'5 food poverty programme, 15 led by Barry and supported by a dedicated volunteer team. It now partners with
multiple food clubs across Greater Manchester. During the year, Nick IMCM Chaplainl stepped away from Nourish to focu5 fully
on his prison ministry role. Janet, a volunteer evanEelist, continues to report on individuals coming to faith through her work in
the Salford Food Club. Nourish also tollaborates with vaTlOUS organisatiOn5 tts provide energy vouchers, food supplies and
essential toiletries.
Operation Joy CDnlinued its outreach to 51reet populations In Bolton and Manchester City Centre through Paul's eonststent
presence and engagement. Daryl began working with Ashton Church of the Nazarene's Monday Drop In, replacing the former
Infinity Café drop-ln activlty. He maintains regular tontact with service user5 and help5 meet practical needs through Acts 435
grants.
The Next Stage Houslng project maintained its support for individuals seeking perwanent accommodation. Many of Cath's
clients face complex challenges, including mental health issues, County Court Judgements and child custody matters. A
Significant asppct of her role involves advocacy with utility companies, landlords and other dgeneies. She also continues to
secure small Brants through Acts 435 to meet a wide range of practical need5.
A5 part of his On the Wing chaplaincy. Nick withdrew from Nourish to concentrate on his gTowing respDnsibilitie5 Wlthin three
local prison5. His work includes Dne to one Support as well as delivering course5 and christian worship. He regularly reports
that inmates have come to faith and is working on developing relationships with the prison staff. An unexpected but significant
development this year has been an increase in people reque5tinÈ Blbles.
MCM missionary Sarah ctsntinLies to develop her Seven Nine project, offering language cla5se5, prayer meetings and coursès
aimed at equipping local churches in GT&3ter Manchester to build meaninElul connections with their Mus5im neighbours. She
a150 facilitates 'Holy Book, dlalogue groups, enabling con5tructlve engagement between Muslims and Christians. She vi51ted
Pakistan again this year helping tD Support the churches there.
Director Terry Ourose e5tabllshed the Threshold Coaching ServlcÈ to support ministry personnel, theological students and
Christian charity workers. Ollering up to flve free places at any given time, the Service quickly ro3ch&d c3patity in 2025. This
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vear, Thro£hold provided support for clients with such diverse issue5 as time and energy rllana8ement, career discernment,
prlority settine, pastoral strategy and stres5 management.
Considerable use is made of our volunteer staff,. however, our emphasis is to use trained qualified staff whenever possible.
Governance Review
As part of their work throughout the year, the Trustees continue to conduct review5 and rnake Informed decision5 in respect of
the followin& whlch is not exhaustive..
HR Management. includinE specialist support for employment matter5,'
Risk ManageTMent, tncluding updates to the risk register which shows key risks, likelihood and impact, and the steps to
be taken by rnanagement sn mltieation of these risks,.
statutory and other key policie5, to ensure they are up to date and implemethted through effective procedur25 and
ongoing staff and volunteer traininE;
A minimum of £90,000 to safeguard the future of the entity or, in the event of some catastrophe, to ensure timely and
Elfectlve winding-up of the entity including staff redundancy payments and settling outstanding bill5.
Financial Review
The M3nche5ter Clty Misslon derives its income from legacie5, trusts, individual donations and from the rent from the uso of its
premises. The Trustees are grateful for all income and donations received and remaln prepared to use reseTves to continue the
much-needed work of the Mission as necessarv.
We continue to appreciate gre<ltly the positive, ongoinE support of a number of trusts and foundations, Such 35 Benefact Trust
Ihttps'.//benefacttrust.co.uk/l who have Supported MCM vitally on more than one occasion. MCM also seek5 new funding
relationships wlth felevant grant-making trusts and foundations in support of its mlS5ion and would ask any such body to get in
touch with us at our registered offi￿. if they would like to support us.
At 31st December 2025 the entity had operational monies in reserve of £258.733. Of this £IO,OOD' has been allocated as a
property reserve for property related matters. Net operational reserves, after the allocation of the Property Reserve,. the
Fin3nce Policy reserve and restricted funds, will be £158,464.
The Trustees continue to seek God's guidance for the direction of the work and exercise faith in God's provision of the necessary
resources for the continuation of Hi5 work, but they will take such decisions affecting the operations of the Missions as
donations perm1t.
The investment policy of the Trustees is to place on deposit all money not required for the day-to-day operations of the Mlssion.
None of ihe Trustees Is relmbursed for any expense5 incurrèd in connection with their duties a5 a Trustee.
I decl4TE, In my capacity of Chairn)an of the Trustees, that the Trustees h3ve approved the report above and have authorised me
to sign on their behalf.
Richdfd Haworth
Chairman
14, July 2026
'lThis ainount agired by the'fr115tets on 28101125
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial 5tatemeftts for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the charity and ol ihe Surplus Dr deficit of ihe charity for that period. In preparing these financlal siaten)ents,
the trustees are required to..
Select suitable accountlne policies and then apply them constantly,.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
Prepare the financial statetnents on an on-going basis unless it is inappiopriate to presume that the charity will
continue in business.
The Trustpe.s are responslble for keeping proper accounting records, whleh disclose with re35onable accuracy al any titne the
flnancial position of the chaiity. They are also responsible for 5afeBuarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detecric)n of fraud and othèr irreEularities.
Signed on behalf of the BEkard of Trustees
Richard Haworth
Chairrnan
14 July 2026
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THETRUSTEES OF MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
On the accounts forthe year ended 31 December 2025.
Respective re5P01751bllStles of Trustees and Examiner
The charivs trustees are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts, The charity's trustees consider that an audlt
is not required for thls year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Charities Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedure5 laid down in the general Direction5 8iven by the Charity Commission lunder section
14515llbl of the Charities Att. and
to state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examinerfs statement
My examinatlon was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accountin8 records kept by the charity and è compaFi50n of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and
seeking explanations from the trustee5 concernTng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all
the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinlon is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fall view and the report Is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examlner's statement
In connertion with my examination. no materlal matters have come to my attention whTch gives me cause to belleve
that in. any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ wlth section 130 of the Charities Act or
the account5 do not accord with the accounting records
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts
set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a 'true and fairf view wh5ch is not a matter considered a5 Part of an independent examinatEon.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation to which attention should be drawn in order
to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
PMJ
Name:
PHILIP MUSHING I F.C.C.A. }, chartered Certified Ac¢ountant
Address-.
Ogden & Partington. Chartered Cert¢fied Accountants,
Office 3, Falcon Busirie55 Centre. Victorla Street, Chadderton, Oldham. OL9 OHB.
Date:
141h July 2026
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 315t December 2025
Note
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCE5
Incoming resources from donors
Other voluntary It)comlng resources
Income from charitable and ancillary trading
Other ordinary incoming resources
Income from investments
21al
21bl
21cl
164,C)66.42
223,269.52
7,319.23
134,587.13
13,630.95
24,302.59
21dl
3,003.56
5,328.21
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
397,658.73
177,848.88
RESOURCES USED
Grants
Activities directly relatlng to the work of the mission
Management and administration
31al
31bl
31cl
202,825.28
46,582.65
222,795.96
52,394.94
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
249,407.93
275,190.90
NET INCOMING IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES
148,250.80
197,342.021
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS & LOSSES
Unrealised gains Ilosse51 on revaluation of fixed assets
Realised galns Ilossesl on $31es of fixed assets
Realised gains Ilossesl on sales Df investments
Unrealised gains11055esl on investments
11,979.941
2,570.83
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
146,270.86
194.771.191
Balances brought forward at 1st january 2025
962,463.09
1,057,234.28
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025
1,108,733.95
962,463.09
The Notes on pages g to 12 form part of these Financia5 Statement5
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
BALANCE SHEET
a5 at 31st Dettmber 2025
Note
2025
2024
FlxedAssEts
Tangible Fixed A55et5
Investments
850,000.00
39,893.90
850,000.00
71,873.84
Total Fixed Assets
889,893.90
921,873.84
CurientAssets
Debtors
Short term depostt5
Cash at bank and in hand
150,950.93
67,889.12
40,589.25
Total Current Assets
218,840.05
40,589.25
Liabilities.. amounts falling due withln one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
218,840.05
40,589.25
NET ASSETS
1,108,733.95
962.463.09
FL5NOS
Unrestricted
Restricted
1,108,464.27
269.68
961,116.33
1.346.76
Total Fund5
1,108,743.95
962,463.09
Approved by the Board of Trustee5 and 51gnÈd On its bÈh31f by
Richard Haworth
Chai¥man
14th July 2026
The Notes on pa8Ès 9 to 12 form part of these Flnanelal Statements
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Thè notes on pages 9- 12 form part of these Flnancial statements
MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31" December 2025
Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charitie5 Act 1993 togelher with applicable accotsnting
standards and the Charlties SORP and under the historical cc>st convention.
Funds
General funds represent the fund5 of the rnissitsn that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available foi
application on the general purposes of the charity. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the trustees are also
unrestricted, although every effort is made to ensure that donations received for a p3rticul8r purpose are spent accordingly.
The account5 include all transactions. asset5 and liabilitie5 for which the mission 45 responsible in law.
Incoming Resources
Volunt(Jry income
Collections and general donations are recognised when received by or on behalf of the mission. Planned giving receivable ￿nder
ovenant is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on covenants or gift aid donations Is recognised when the
Income is recognised.
Grant5 and legacies to the missioin are accounted for as soon as the mission is notified of its legal entitlement 8nd the amount
due.
Incomefrom Investment
Interest and dividends are accounted for when Tecelvable.
Resources used
Gmnts
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a b5ndlng obligation on the
mission.
Expenditure
Exp@.nditure is Included gros5 and 15 accounted for on an accruals basls.
Fixed 855ets
Land bijffldings
Land and building5 are included in the accounts at thE valuation put on them by Christie & Co. The Chancery, 58 Spring GaYden5,
Manchester M2 IEW on the basis of thelr inspection of the property on 5, April 2023.
OtherfixturE5, fittings and olfice equipment
EqLilpment and furniture used within the mission's premises are included in the account5 at an estimated current value to the
mission as considered appropri3te by the trustees, and are depreciated on a reducing balan￿ of 20% p.a.
Investments
Investments purchased by the mlssion are Included at market value at 31" DecembeT 2025.
Current assets
ShoTt-term deposits include cash held Dn deposit at banks and building societies and other dep051t takers.
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued}
For the year ended alst DÈtÈmber 2025
Note
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from donors
Subscriptions and Donation5
Community food club
145,376.85
18,689.57
164,066.42
118,683,97
15,903.16
134,587.13
other voluntary incomin8 resources
Grants
Appeals
Legacies
12,018.94
13,630.95
211.250.58
223,269.52
13,630.95
Income from charitable and anclllary tradlng
Rental income
Sundry income
7,319.23
7,319.23
24,202.59
24,302.59
Income from investments
Interest & dividends received Unrestricted
3,003.56
5,328.21
RESOURCES USED
Grants
Missionary & Charitable giving
Activltles dlrertly relating to the work of the mSsslon
Comm¥nity food club stock 3nd groceries
Project Staff c05t5
Project Resources
Project Literature & Publicity
Project Travel
Property expenses
Insurance
Depfeciatlon
Miscellaneous
10,796.54
151,783.10
307.85
4,174.66
1,744.73
26,474.60
7,543.80
10,714.86
169,211.03
704.82
5,007.86
2,361.35
29,756.44
5,039.60
202,825.28
222,795.96
Management and administratlon
Administratiun Saliiries
Administrative costs
Pensions payable to former staff
Independent Examiner
Legal & Professional
Bank charges
Costs re.. potential sale of building
26,506.G9
18,495.62
26.533.97
23,806,49
720.00
78.00
782.34
720.00
692.24
642,24
46,582.65
52,394.94
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
NOTESTO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENT5 (Continued)
Forthe yÈarended 31st December 2025
2025
2024
STAFF COSTS
M1sslon Staff Salaries
Employers MIC
Penslon Fund Contributions
Training c05tS
133,769.69
5,483.65
11,720.29
148,065.40
7,674.79
12,889.79
581.05
Mission Stolf Costs
151,783.10
169.211.03
Adtnln15trative SalarlÈs
Etnployer5 NIC
Pension Fund Contributions
23,441,00
980.69
2.085.00
26,506.69
23.231.26
1,242.64
2.060.07
26,533.97
Pensions to former staff
178,289.79
195,745.
No employee earned £40,ono p.a. 01 more
The average number of employeÈ$ snalysed by function w2s
Mission staff
A(Sministrative Staff
FIXED ASSETS
Freehold land
nd buildlnKS
Equipmenl
& Furnlture
TOTAL
Tanglble Flxed Assets
Cost lor valu8t¢onl at IstJanu4ry 2025
Additions
Disp05als
Revaluatian
850.(100.00
4,572.00
854,572.00
Cost lor valuatitsnl at 31st December 2025
850,000.00
4,572,00
854,572.00
Depreciation at 1st January 2025
Charge for the year
Charge on disposal
4,572.00
4,572.00
DeprÈclatlon at 31sr December 2025
4.572.00
4,572.00
Net book value as ht 31st Detember 2024
850,000.00
850.000.00
Ner boo* value as at 31st December 2025
850,000.00
8Jro.000.00
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MANCHESTER CITY MISSION
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
Foythe yearended 315tDecember 2025
6 INVESTMENTS
Market valuè Addltlons &
31 Dec 2024
Change in
Value
Market valuE
ai Dec 2025
COIF Shares
71,873.84 130,000.001
11,979.941
39,893.90
71,873.84 130.000.001
11,979.941
39,893.90
2025
2024
7 DE8TORS
Income t?x recoverable
Prepayments
UABILITIES.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wifHIN ONE YEAR
Accruals
9 FUNDS
2025
2024
Analysis of net assets by fund
Tangible Fixed ￿set5
Investments
Currenr Assets
Ll3billties.' amounts falllng due withill one year
850,000.00
39,893.90
218,840.05
850,000.
71,873.84
40.589.25
1,108,733.95
962.463.09
Unrestricted funds- General fund
Restricted fvnds
1,108.464.27
269.68
961,116.33
1,346.76
1,108,733.95
962,463.09
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