Registered Charity Number: 1174129 Company number: 10615097
The Bridge - New Life Church
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 28 February 2025
The Bridge - New Life Church
Contents
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees’ annual report | 2 - 6 |
| Independent examiner's report | 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the accounts | 10 - 15 |
The Bridge - New Life Church
Legal and administrative information for the year ended 28 February 2025
Directors
Kinglsey Jones Pastor Sandra Mullins Treasurer Matthew Hodgkinson Assistant Pastor Scott Pell Katreena Tompkins
Registered office
9 Silverdales Dinnington Sheffield S25 2RS
Company Number 10615097
Charity number 1174129
Accountants
Seven Hills Accountants Limited 57 Burton Street Sheffield S6 2HH
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The Bridge - New Life Church
Trustees’ annual report
For the year ended 28 February 2025
The trustees are pleased to present their Trustees’ annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 28 February 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the 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) issued in October 2019.
Charitable Aims and objectives
It is the purpose of The Bridge - New Life Church to uphold, present and actively live out the good news of JESUS CHRIST according to the Holy Scriptures and to demonstrate the ‘ love of God ’ in word and deed, to the whole of society; helping to meet the needs of all peoples whether these be spiritual, natural, physical, emotional or educational, as we are able.
The words of Jesus command us to ‘ Let our light and good deeds shine into all the world ’. We shall endeavour to do so, beginning with the immediate vicinity of Dinnington and extending outwards even to identified needs in other countries irrespective of race, nationality, culture, faith beliefs or none.
We are a family church with people from all ages, backgrounds and cultures. As a Pentecostal church we are part of the Assemblies of God (AOG) in the UK. We are warm and friendly, and aim to be a ‘beacon of hope, east of the M1'.
The object of the Charity are:
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to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time may think fit;
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to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time think fit; and
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to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time may think fit
Whilst planning their activities the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, and in particular the specific guidance relating to charities for the advancement of religion. The church does not charge fees for their activities.
Activities and Achievements
Regular Church Services
Regular Morning Worship Services are held every Sunday. We are regularly seeing new people coming into the house of God, in particular a number of families from non-white nationalities. The service includes communion, where families and friends can participate together, on a weekly basis together. Also included are teachings based on the Word of God i.e. the Bible. The service begins and ends with praise and worship led by the Worship team, made up of musicians and singers from the congregation. This is an opportunity for individual prayer and worship. Fellowship before and after the meeting encourages people to open up and share problems and requests for prayer which leads to support and inclusion. We are a family and watch out and care for each other.
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After communion, the children between 5 and 12 years of age go into the designated children’s room for their own child-friendly service which includes games, stories and crafts all based on the Bible to encourage an understanding and a love for God.
Cafe church is held twice a month, in the evenings. The service is held in an informal setting with chairs around coffee tables, with coffee and cake provided. The service includes worship and either a person giving their life story (testimony) , or missionary workers informing us of the work they do either here in the UK or abroad. This encourages the church members to see God’s work in action. Non regular church attendees are encouraged to come to these meetings.
Prayer Meetings are held twice a week to enable church members to get together to pray for the church and the local community as well as wider world Issues.
Zoom meeting - once a week for prayer and a Bible study which all participate.
Home Group - once a week at someone’s home where a few meet together to pray, look at God’s word and encourage each other. This often includes a meal together and fellowship.
Vessels for Honor - once a month ladies meet over lunch/breakfast within an informal setting. After that there is a short Bible devotion and worship.
Youth Meeting - twice a month for 11 - 18 years olds where they can relax, play games, meet friends in a safe, drug and alcohol free environment supervised by DBS checked Christian adults. The meeting includes a short snippet from the Bible encouraging them to further study the Bible and ask questions.
Heart of Knitting, this is an external group which uses the church facilities. The group knits for charity by knitting baby hats and cardigans for Jessops, the Children’s Hospital in Sheffield and for less fortunate families in the area.
Ladies B.A.G (Befriending Anxiety Group) meet once a week in the church to combat isolation, and give support for mental health issues for ladies in the community. This group is run by a BACP registered counsellor who is one of our trustees.
Football at the local football area takes place alternate week s(weather permitting), church members who have been DBS checked supervise game sessions for local children who just pop in to enjoy a game of football.
Street Work - we have a group of volunteers who walk the streets of Dinnington, in the evening, to meet and engage with local residents, particularly the youth of the area, to encourage and support them with prayer and help.
Current developments
We will continue with the activities listed above and will develop them as and when workers are available. This is often a challenge as we are only a small Church.
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Future Developments
No.9 - The extensive reconstruction work being carried out to No. 9 Silverdales to convert it into a meeting room for community use and a self-contained flat upstairs is nearly complete. This work has not gone as quickly as we anticipated but when completed will provide an additional meeting place for the church which will be available to the wider community. The flat together with no.11 Silverdales (also owned by the Church) will be used to house workers for the church
We are always working to increase the congregation numbers and workers to undertake different activities which will benefit the community. We are hearing of large numbers of young people declaring their faith in churches around the country. This is not happening in our area and we are concerned that the membership of the church is ageing with no young people being trained to take over the roles of leadership. The Church has recruited a Youth Evangelist/Missionary to work in the local area and in particular on the streets, with the schools and youth and children in general in a full time role. As Jay Achamby is not a UK resident he is employed under the Home Office Sponsorship Scheme. The work will be funded by a grant from The Benefact Trust, The Worker Fund and General Funds over the next three years.
Due to a number of circumstances, the mission trip planned for 2025 to Turkey did not take place.
Missions
We have continued to support our Mission partners overseas financially. During the financial year 2024 - 2025 we supported work in Israel, Philippines, United Kingdom, Wycliffe Bible College and World of Worth.
Financial review
The income for the year to 28 February 2025 was £59,179 (2024: 64,102). £19,000 was used from the dedicated Building fund to cover the costs of renovating No. 9 Silverdales. Including this, expenditure for the year was £80,589, giving a net deficit of £21,410 (2024: surplus of £8,532). £276 was used out of the Youth Fund to cover the costs of youth and children’s work.
At the year end fund balances were £333,412 (2024: £354,822), split between:
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General funds £67,907 (2024: £59,767)
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Designated funds (including fixed assets) £260,313 (2024: £291,271)
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Restricted funds £5,192 (2024: £3,784)
Reserves policy
The trustees have determined a target of 3 months running costs to be sufficient reserves held, which is approximately £22,500 in total. As at 28 February 2025 the free reserves (general funds excluding fixed assets) were £67,907 (2024:59,603).
In addition £260,313 (2024: £291,271) was held in designated funds, relating to:
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£222,401 (2024: £234,871) property fixed assets
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£5,801 (2024: £24,289) held towards property refurbishment costs to be expended 2025/26
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£32,111 (2023: £32,111) set aside to contribute towards worker costs to be expended over the next 3 years
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The refurbishing of No. 9 has proved more expensive than originally expected and surplus general funds will be utilised to furnish the property once refurbishing work has been completed.
Structure, governance and management
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 February 2017 and registered as a charity on 4 August 2017. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
The organisation is managed by a board of Trustees who meet on a regular basis either in person or via Zoom to discuss any issues that have arisen and to oversee any expenditure that has been undertaken or is planned. Other aspects of Health & Safety, etc. are also standard agenda items.
The day to day operations are carried out by the Senior Pastor (the only paid employee) supported by a team of volunteers who undertake the various aspects of church work e .g. Youth and Children’s ministry, Missions ministry, Worship ministry, etc.
Relationships with any related parties are declared annually.
Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a Trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the group and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable group for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
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Trustees’ annual report - continued For the year ended 28 February 2025
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and the group and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity’s website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements.
Small company provisions:
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors declare that they have approved the Trustees’ annual report above on 11 November 2025.
Signed on behalf of the directors:
JTh gene Kingsley Jones Trustee
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Independent examiner’s report to the directors of The Bridge - New Life Church (‘the Company’)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 28 February 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
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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.
Sarah Lightfoot, FCA DChA Seven Hills Accountants Limited 57 Burton Street Sheffield S6 2HH
17 November 2025
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The Bridge - New Life Church
Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) For the year ended 28 February 2025
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Rental income Investments - bank interest Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
General fund £ 51,334 1,250 298 52,882 44,742 44,742 8,140 59,767 67,907 |
Designated funds £ - - 512 512 31,470 31,470 (30,958) 291,271 260,313 |
Restricted funds £ 5,740 - 45 5,785 4,377 4,377 1,408 3,784 5,192 |
2025 Total £ 57,074 1,250 855 59,179 80,589 80,589 (21,410) 354,822 333,412 |
2024 Total £ 60,412 2,980 710 64,102 55,570 55,570 8,532 346,290 354,822 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All of the charitable company's operations are classed as continuing.
The prior year Statement of Financial Activities by fund is provided in note 14.
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Balance Sheet
As at 28 February 2025
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| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 7 | 222,401 | 235,035 |
| Total fixed assets | 222,401 | 235,035 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Debtors | 8 | 10,943 | 13,924 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 102,097 | 106,701 | |
| Total current assets | 113,040 | 120,625 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 9 | (2,029) | (838) |
| Net current assets | 111,011 | 119,787 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 333,412 | 354,822 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due after one year | - | - | |
| Total net assets | 333,412 | 354,822 | |
| Represented By | |||
| General funds | 67,907 | 59,767 | |
| Designated funds | 10 | 260,313 | 291,271 |
| Total unrestricted funds | 328,220 | 351,038 | |
| Restricted funds | 11 | 5,192 | 3,784 |
| Total charity funds | 12 | 333,412 | 354,822 |
For the year ending 28 February 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
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The director's acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the board on 11 November 2025.
Signed on its behalf by: J|Th genk
Kingsley Jones Trustee
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The Bridge - New Life Church
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 28 February 2025
1 Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of preparation
The Bridge - New Life Church is a charitable company in the United Kingdom limited by guarantee. In the event that the charity is wound up the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the company information on page 1 of these financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have taken advantage of the exemption not to prepare a Statement of Cashflows.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined under FRS102. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and are rounded to the nearest £1.
(b) Income
Income is recognised in the SOFA when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the monies have been met, the receipt of the income is probable and its amount can be reliably measured.
Rental income is accounting for during the period relating to the property occupation.
(c) Expenditure and liabilities
Expenditure is recognised where an there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be reliably measured. All expenditure is reported gross of irrecoverable VAT.
(d) Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost, less estimated residual value, of all tangible assets over their expected useful lives, on the following basis:
Freehold buildings Over 25 years Improvements to property Over the remaining "life" of the building Equipment 4 years
The buildings owned are primarily for the furtherance of charitable activities, but two have a rental element - it is deemed that the fair value of the investment property component cannot be measured reliably and so all the property costs are accounting for within tangible assets.
Items of equipment are capitalised where their purchase price exceeds £500.
(e) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
(f) Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
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Notes to the Accounts - continued for the year ended 28 February 2025
1 Accounting Policies - continued
(g) Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
(h) Defined contribution pension scheme
The charity contributes to a defined contribution pension scheme for the benefit of the employees. The pension costs charged against net incoming resources are the contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting period in accordance with FRS102.
(i) Operating lease rentals
Rentals under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.
(j) Taxation
As a charity, the organisation is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within the available tax exemptions to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
(k) Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are donations and other income receivable or generated for the objects of the organisation without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are either donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or grant income sought for specified activities.
(l) Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Gift aid Prior year fund comparative |
General Fund £ 44,505 6,829 51,334 55,904 |
Designated Funds £ - - - - |
Restricted Funds £ 5,740 - 5,740 4,508 |
2025 Total £ 50,245 6,829 57,074 |
2024 Total £ 46,213 14,199 60,412 60,412 |
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Notes to the Accounts - continued
for the year ended 28 February 2025
3 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Notes Direct costs Staff costs 4 Training Youth work Community outreach Visiting ministry Missionary donations AOG contributions Other donations and gifts Property costs Property repairs and building works Equipment Utilities Other property costs Depreciation Other running costs Telephone, internet and webhosting Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Legal and professional fees Independent examination fee 6 Other expenses Bank charges Prior year fund comparative 4 Staff costs Salaries Employer's National Insurance contributions Employer's pension contributions |
General Fund £ 27,110 1,029 - - 1,430 - 1,233 1,487 374 846 5,258 899 164 1,156 1,775 - 351 648 769 213 44,742 34,823 |
Designated Funds £ - - - - - - - - 19,000 - - - 12,470 - - - - - - - 31,470 14,523 |
Restricted Funds £ - - 276 - - 2,601 - 1,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,377 6,224 |
2025 Total £ 27,110 1,029 276 - 1,430 2,601 1,233 2,987 19,374 846 5,258 899 12,634 1,156 1,775 - 351 648 769 213 80,589 2025 £ 23,335 3,263 512 27,110 |
2024 Total £ 16,493 925 274 627 1,650 4,050 1,197 1,500 4,027 1,266 5,987 501 12,633 1,028 1,711 115 689 780 8 109 55,570 55,570 2024 £ 16,185 - 308 16,493 |
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The average number of monthly employees was 1 (2024: 1). No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 in either year.
5 Trustee remuneration, benefits and expenses
K Jones, a trustee, was employed as the pastor of the church - the total employee benefits in the year were £27,110 (2024: £17,515). Employment of trustees is permitted by the governing document. No other trustees were paid or received any other benefits from employment with the charity in the year (2024: £nil).
The church funded 3 trustees to go on various training courses, costing £575 in total - all church members were eligible for such training. No trustees were reimbursed expenses during the year for their role as trustees (2024: The church funded 3 trustees to go on various training courses, costing £537).
No trustees were reimbursed expenses during the year for their role as trustees (2024: £nil).No trustees received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity (2024: £nil).
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Notes to the Accounts - continued
for the year ended 28 February 2025
6 Independent examination fees
| Independent examination fee (including accountancy) There were no other fees payable to the independent examiner's organisation. 7 Tangible fixed assets Land and Property Buildings Improvements £ £ Cost As at 1 March 2024 277,000 27,791 As at 28 February 2025 277,000 27,791 Depreciation As at 1 March 2024 64,360 5,560 Charge this period 11,080 1,390 As at 28 February 2025 75,440 6,950 Net book value As at 28 February 2025 201,560 20,841 As at 29 February 2024 212,640 22,231 8 Debtors Gift aid receivable Prepayments 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accruals Other taxes and social security |
2025 £ 648 Fixtures and Fittings £ 654 654 490 164 654 - 164 2025 £ 6,193 4,750 10,943 2025 £ - 648 1,381 2,029 |
2024 £ 780 Total £ 305,445 305,445 70,410 12,634 83,044 222,401 235,035 2024 £ 7,026 6,898 13,924 2024 £ 58 780 - 838 |
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Notes to the Accounts - continued for the year ended 28 February 2025
10 Designated funds
| Property Building fund Worker fund |
Balance b/fwd £ 234,871 24,289 32,111 291,271 |
Income £ - 512 - 512 |
Expenditure £ (12,470) (19,000) - (31,470) |
Transfers £ - - - **- ** |
Balance c/fwd £ 222,401 5,801 32,111 260,313 |
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Property
The accounting value of property is held in a designated fund to more clearly show the ongoing position of the charity. Building fund
Funds set aside for property refurbishment costs. Funds were spent on refurbishing No 9 in the year.
Worker fund
Funds set aside towards worker costs.
| Prior year comparison Property Building fund Worker fund Restricted funds Yorkshire Miners Yorkshire Build Society grant Youth Mission Other gifts |
Balance b/fwd £ 247,341 25,910 32,111 305,362 Balance b/fwd £ 936 271 2,111 466 - 3,784 |
Income £ - 432 - 432 Income £ - - 645 3,640 1,500 5,785 |
Expenditure £ (12,470) (2,053) - (14,523) Expenditure £ - - (276) (2,601) (1,500) (4,377) |
Transfers £ - - - - Transfers £ - - - - - - |
Balance c/fwd £ 234,871 24,289 32,111 291,271 Balance c/fwd £ 936 271 2,480 1,505 - 5,192 |
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11 Restricted funds
Yorkshire Miners
The Yorkshires Miners grant was received for wheelchairs.
Yorkshire Build Society grant
The Yorkshire Building Society grant was received towards resources.
Youth
Funds specifically given towards youth work. The transfer represents the fund balance at the beginning of the year, not previously shown as restricted.
Mission
Funds specifically given towards various mission support.
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Notes to the Accounts - continued for the year ended 28 February 2025
11 Restricted funds - continued
| Prior year comparison Yorkshire Miners Connexions Yorkshire Build Society grant Youth Mission Net assets by fund Tangible fixed assets Net current assets |
General funds £ - 67,907 67,907 |
Designated funds £ 222,401 37,912 260,313 |
Restricted funds £ - 5,192 5,192 |
Balance b/fwd £ 936 655 271 - - 1,862 Total 2025 £ 222,401 111,011 333,412 |
Income Expenditure £ £ - - - - - - 1,007 (274) 3,528 (5,950) 4,535 (6,224) General Designated funds funds £ £ 164 234,871 59,603 56,400 59,767 291,271 |
Transfers £ - (655) - 1,378 2,888 3,611 Restricted funds £ - 3,784 3,784 |
Balance c/fwd £ 936 - 271 2,111 466 3,784 Total 2024 £ 235,035 119,787 354,822 |
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12 Net assets by fund
13 Related party transactions
Trustees (and close family) donated £14,870 before Gift Aid without conditions (2024: £14,481) - this is in line with the custom of church members to tithe 10% of income. Trustees (and close family) donated £2,374 before Gift Aid to restricted funds however these are all donations in to usual funds and do not place further restrictions on the use of these funds (2024: £1,960).
The son of J Jones was paid £610 for work on property no 9.
There were no other related party transactions, other than those noted in note 5 to the accounts.
14 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year comparison
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Rental income Investments - bank interest Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Transfers 11 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
General fund £ 51,334 1,250 298 52,882 44,742 44,742 8,140 - 8,140 59,767 67,907 |
Designated Restricted funds funds £ £ - 5,740 - - 512 45 512 5,785 31,470 4,377 31,470 4,377 (30,958) 1,408 - - (30,958) 1,408 291,271 3,784 260,313 5,192 2025 |
2025 Total £ 57,074 1,250 855 59,179 80,589 80,589 (21,410) - (21,410) 354,822 333,412 |
General fund £ 55,904 2,980 251 59,135 34,823 34,823 24,312 . (3,611) 20,701 39,066 59,767 |
Designated Restricted funds funds £ £ - 4,508 - - 432 27 432 4,535 14,523 6,224 14,523 6,224 (14,091) (1,689) - 3,611 (14,091) 1,922 305,362 1,862 291,271 3,784 2024 |
2024 Total £ 60,412 2,980 710 64,102 55,570 55,570 8,532 - 8,532 346,290 354,822 |
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