Charity Number.. 1171277 Redeemer Church Manchester Report and financial statements For the year ended 30 June 2025
Redeemer Church Manchester Reference and administrative information for the year ended 30 June 2025 Charity number 1171277 Registered office and operational address 16 Wilton Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy Manchester M21 9DW Trustees Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: Timothy Martin (Chair) Dr Rachelle Gent Michael Lehan ITreasurer) Steven Wade Key management Greg Willson Chief Executive personnel Bankers Santander PO Box 1109 Bradford BDI 5ZJ I ndependent J ennifer Daniel FCCA DChA Slade and Cooper Examiner Beehive Mill. J ersey Street. Manchester. M4 6J G
Redeemer Church Manchester Trustees, annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 30 J une 2025. Reference and administrative information set out on page I forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity's trust deed and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. Objectives and activities Redeemer Manchester's stated objective is to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in such ways as the trustees think fit. This specifically means establishing a new church in Chorlton, a suburb in south Manchester. The core values of Redeemer Church are expressed as.. biblically rooted, gospel centred. mission driven and relationally committed. The church vision is to offer the 55,000 people living in Chorlton the opportunity to be part of a Christian community that teaches the Bible, centres its life upon J esus, and is actively participating in God's work of seeking the renewal of Manchester. With these objectives. we have continued: Supporting the Founding Pastor. Rev. Greg Willson. who is responsible for planting the church. Continuing the formal worship gatherings on Sundays at a hall rented from Oswald Road Primary School. Mobilising ministry teams that have been responsible for various tasks in the life of the church. Working within our leadership pathways to recruit and train future leaders. Connecting with local charities to further our mission as a church in Chorlton. The trustees review the aims. objectives and artivities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report the succe55 of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objertives, and activities remain focused on its stated purposes. The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. I n particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.
Redeemer Church Manchester Trustees, annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025 Achievements and performance The charity's main artivities and who it tries to help are described below. All its charitable artivities are undertaken to further Redeemer's charitable purposes for the public benefit. Each week Redeemer gathers at a hall rented from Oswald Road Primary School to set up and hold worship services. These are open to all. and much work is undertaken to make it an inclusive and welcoming space and experience. We sing. learn from the Bible. pray. and get to be with each other. We organise community focussed events where we can serve and love people who aren't yet part of our church. Through connecting with local business owners, councillors. and charity groups we serve in the Chorlton Arts Festival, we organise the local Christmas light switch on. hold a community carols event. and offered a family focussed treasure hunt that helped increase footfall for businesses as we talked about important parts of the gospel. Throughout the week. smaller gatherings take place in various homes across south Manchester where community members come together for fellowship. Bible study. and prayer, whilst also developing initiatives to reach out and care for neighbours beyond the congregation. Redeemer's leaders regularly meet with people during the week to provide support in multiple areas: navigating challenging personal situations. exploring the Christian faith more deeply. and offering guidance and practical support across a wide range of life issues. Beneficiaries of our services The beneficiaries of Redeemer have first been those who are connected to the church and have been part of its meetings. and secondly. the community as a whole. Financial review I ncome for 2025 was £118.75212024.. £119.645). Expenditure for 2025 was £115.013 {2024.. £120,462). We faced new costs in our venue hire starting in September 2024 and further increasing in May 2025 which increased expenditure. We were able to defer some of these cost increases but these will impact us in the 2025-2026 financial year. We had a number of one-off gifts which will offset these future costs but are still working to encourage more support from members of the charity. Reserves policy The TrUStS have agreed a policy to hold unrestricted reserves at the level of £12.000. Unrestricted reserves at the year end amounted to £40.819. with restricted reserves of £1.589 (for The Spark project).
Redeemer Church Manchester Trustees, annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025 We don't currently anticipate any large spending needs beyond our regular monthly expenditure on salaries and room hire. Our fundraising trend is slightly positive at present. We have continued adding more transparency this year with another full financial presentation at our AGM, and continuation of quarterly meetings to offer more broad updates (3 per year. plus the AGM}. We hope this transparency with how we steward the donations we're given will build confidence and offer new opportunities for feedback and ideas to be shared. We remain grateful for the one-off gifts received by churches, trusts and supporters. Plans for the future We currently have no plans for any major changes in spending or structure beyond business as usual; we have made some enquiries as to other local venues that we could use to carry out activities of the charity. but these have not led to any plans or agreements as of yet. Structurep governance and management Redeemer Church Manchester is a Charitable I ncorporated Organisation (Cl O), governed by a declaration th of trust dated 24 January 2017. New Trustees are appointed by existing Trustees and are given appropriate induction and training on appointment. Day to day management of the Cl O's operations are delegated to the Founding Pastor, employed by the Cl O: Rev. Gregory Willson. Redeemer Manchester also relies on volunteers to help ensure quality attivities are delivered. The organisation is a charitable incorporated organisation, registered as a charity on 24 J anuary 2017 in England and Wales. The charity is constituted under a governing document 9 J anuary 2017. The trustees are members of the charity but this entitles them only to voting rights. The trust5 have no beneficial interest in the charity. All tru5tee5 give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 4 to the accounts. Related parties and relationships with other organisations Redeemer is a part of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FI EC), Acts 29 (a group of churches that focus on starting new churches). and the North West Gospel Partnership (Anglican and free churches together). At times we work alongside Reach Out to the Community. a charity that helps people who are living in food poverty and experiencing homelessness. There are churches and individuals in America that donate money as well.
Redeemer Church Manchester Trustees, annual report for the year ended 30 June 2025 Statement of responsibilities of the trustees 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 period and of its financial position at the end of the period. I n preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view. the trustees should follow best practice and: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subjett to any material 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 in operation The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Charities Att 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 are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. The trustees, annual report has been approved by the trustees on 2 3 412026 and signed on their behalf by Tim Martin Chair of Trustees
Independent examiner’s report
to the members of
Redeemer Church Manchester
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30th June 2025 which are set out on pages 7 to 10.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records
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 accounts to be reached.
Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA
Slade & Cooper Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants Beehive Mill, Jersey Street Manchester, M4 6JG
Date 24/04/2026
6
Redeemer Church Manchester Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 30 J une 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Receipts Donations Other 118.707 45 118.707 45 119,645 Total receipts 118,752 118,752 119,645 Payments Accommodation Costs Ministry Costs Office Costs Professional Seniices Overheads Staff Costs Fundraising Costs 17.977 26,728 84 1,803 6.405 61,985 31 17.977 26,728 84 1,803 6.405 61.985 31 17.831 21,104 328 15,062 4, 749 61.275 113 Total payments 115.013 115.013 120.462 Net receiptsl ( payments) 3.739 3.739 (817) Transfer between funds Surplusl (deficit) 3,739 3,739 (817)
Redeemer Church Manchester Statement of assets and liabilities as at 30 J une 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Cash funds Bank and cash balances at start of year Surplus l (deficit) shown on receipts and payments account 37.080 1.589 38.669 39,486 3.739 3.739 (817) Bank and cash balances at end of year 40.819 1.589 42.408 38.669 Liabilities Fund 2025 2024 Creditors Unrestricted 4.078 3. 708 Total liabilities 4.078 3.708 Approved by the trustees on 23 412026 and signed on their behalf by: Tim Martin Ichair of Trustees)
Redeemer Church Manchester Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 J une 2025 Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity. Receipts from charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Donations Other 118,707 45 118,707 45 119,645 118.752 118.752 119,645 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions No trustees or persons connected with them received any remuneration during the year No trustees received travel and subsistence expenses during the year (2024: Nil}. No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity. including guarantees. during the year.
Redeemer Church Manchester Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 J une 2025 (continued) Analysis of movements in restricted funds Balance at ljuly 2024 Balance at 30June 2025 Receipts Payments Transfers The Spark Project 1.589 1.589 Total 1.589 1.589 Name of fund The Spark Project Description, nature and purposes of the fund Money received for working with the Longford Centre. As this is no longer going ahead. the money is being held until a decision is made. Analysis of movement in unrestrirted funds Balance at ljuly 2024 Asat30 J une 2025 Receipts Payments Transfers General fund 37.080 118.752 {115,0131 40,819 37,080 118.752 (115.013> 40.819 10