## Wellsprings Together 

Charity number 1179481 

Annual Report and Financial Statements 

for the year ended 31 December 2025 




## Wellsprings Together 

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 

|**Contents**|**Page**|
|---|---|
|Trustees' report|2 to 7|
|Examiner's report|8|
|Statement of financial activities|9|
|Balance sheet|10|
|Notes to the accounts|11 to 16|



**Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO** 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Trustees' report for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors** 

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: **Name Position Dates** Ven William Edward Braviner Chair Appointed June 2024 Lydia Groenewald Treasurer The Revd Jenny Ramsden The Revd Canon Anne Russell The Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth Resigned 19 June 2025 The Revd Canon Denise Poole Resigned 13 March 2025 The Revd Wayne Simmonds Appointed 12 November 2025 **Charity number** 1179481 Registered in England and Wales **Registered and principal address** 17-19 York Place Leeds LS1 2EX **Bankers** Unity Trust Bank CAF bank Shawbrook Bank Limited Nine Brindleyplace 25 Kings Hill Avenue Lutea House Birmingham Kings Hill Warley Hill Business Park B1 2HB West Malling Warley Kent ME19 4JQ Brentwood CM13 3BE 

## **Independent examiner** 

Simon Bostrom  FCIE **West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO** Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

The charity was originally formed as a company limited by guarantee on 20 June 2018 to take over the charitable activities previously undertaken by Wellsprings Together Bradford (registered company 6633154 and charity 1139674) and Faithful Neighbours (registered company 5401165 and charity 110761). It converted to a Foundation CIO on 4 April 2025 and is governed by a constitution. 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees** 

There shall be a minimum of four and a maximum of twelve trustees. The Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance may appoint two trustees and the Church Urban Fund may appoint one trustee. Any remaining trustees will be appointed at a meeting of the trustees. 

Each trustee shall serve a term of five years and may be re-appointed for further terms of five years. 

New trustees undergo orientation to brief them on their legal obligations under Charity Law, the contents of the Constitution, the committee and decision making process, the business plan and the recent financial performance of the Charity. Trustees are introduced to all staff members and other trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

## **The charity's objects** 

The charity's objects are for the benefit of the public by: 

The relief of need in the community with a view to promoting social inclusion for those excluded or marginalised from society because of social or economic disadvantage; 

The promotion of social cohesion for the benefit of the public in particular by: 

educating the public in Christian and other religious beliefs including an awareness of their distinctive features and their common ground to promote good relations between persons of different faiths; promoting the knowledge and mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths; 

The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit in particular by: promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; building relations between people from different backgrounds and cultures; advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; 

To enable churches, Christian organisations, individuals and community groups to influence and shape local and national, social and economic policy through informed individual and collective advocacy; 

To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of Christian charities and charities with similarly based values in the furtherance of their objects or any one of them, mainly but not exclusively by the provision of information, advice, support and infrastructure provision; and 

The furtherance of such other purposes as are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall from time to time determine. These objects shall be primarily but not exclusively undertaken within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds or such other geographical area as the trustees shall from time to time determine. 

## **The charity's main activities** 

Wellsprings Together is a Christian charity based in Yorkshire, working in strategic partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Leeds across its five episcopal areas: Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Ripon, covering West Yorkshire, parts of South Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales. 

Our vision is clear: 

## **Faith in action, transforming communities together — so that everyone who lives here can truly flourish.** 

We work at the intersection of faith, community and justice. Our role is to strengthen churches as community anchors, amplify voices that are often unheard, and build trusted relationships across faith, statutory and grassroots sectors. We act as a bridge — ensuring lived experience informs leadership, governance and local strategy. 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **Public benefit statement** 

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. 

The charity furthers its charitable purpose for the public benefit through equipping, motivating and supporting faith communities as they build community cohesion and tackle social inequality and injustice. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

## **Overview of 2025** 

2025 has been a year of strategic growth, strengthened partnerships and deepened impact. In a context marked by social polarisation and economic pressure, our work has focused on: 

- l Community cohesion 

- l Leadership development 

- l Interfaith engagement 

- l Racial justice 

- l Youth empowerment 

- l Parish capacity building 

Throughout the year, we have prioritised listening-led practice — centring those whose voices are too often marginalised and creating structured spaces for courageous and constructive dialogue. 

## **Growing Better Together – Strengthening Parish Capacity** 

In collaboration with the Barnabas Team at the Diocese of Leeds, we launched **Growing Better Together Learning Breakfasts.** 

These gatherings bring clergy, lay leaders, community practitioners and statutory partners into structured relational space to: 

- l Share learning from parish-based engagement 

- l Strengthen churches as confident community anchors 

- l Encourage cross-episcopal collaboration 

- l Equip leaders to respond to complex social realities 

This initiative is fostering a culture of shared learning, practical problem-solving and collective responsibility across the Diocese. 

## **Better Together – Learning Community** 

We also launched the **Better Together Learning Community,** bringing together Places of Welcome volunteers and those involved in church-based social action. 

These in-person gatherings enable participants to: 

- l Share food, ideas and experience 

- l Develop creative responses to local challenges 

- l Access training and funding opportunities 

- l Build partnerships and resilience 

Churches across episcopal areas are now engaging more intentionally in social action, hub development, partnership building and sustainable capacity growth. This peer-learning model is embedding long-term community engagement into parish life. 

## **Rooted and Rising – Leadership & Employability** 

In 2025, we launched in collaboration with Hamara our very own **Rooted & Rising** leadership and employability training programme focused on diverse communities in areas with high levels of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). 

The programme supports participants to: 

- l Explore identity and belonging 

- l Develop leadership confidence 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **Achievements and performance continued** 

- l Build employability skills 

- l Engage in civic and faith-informed social action 

Rooted and Rising is intentionally designed to create pathways for emerging leaders who are 

underrepresented in governance and church structures. Early outcomes demonstrate increased confidence, clearer progression routes and stronger civic participation. 

## **Women in Governance** 

We successfully delivered a series of women’s leadership workshops designed to equip and empower women from diverse backgrounds to join Boards and participate confidently in governance spaces. Over 100 women engaged with the programme, developing skills in: 

- l Strategic influence 

- l Board-level contribution 

- l Decision-making confidence 

- l Public voice and presence 

This work contributes directly to greater representation and equity within community and faith leadership structures. 

## **Near Neighbours & Schools Engagement** 

Through our Near Neighbours programme, we delivered the Catalyst Programme in partnership with the Church Urban Fund. 

In 2025, Catalyst was delivered to Year 11 students in four secondary schools across Bradford and Leeds. The programme supported young people to explore: 

- l Faith and lived values 

- l Compassion and justice 

- l Social action 

- l Leadership and active citizenship 

This work strengthens social cohesion by equipping young people to engage constructively across difference and to see themselves as positive contributors to their communities. 

## **Community Cohesion & Interfaith Engagement** 

Community cohesion remains central to our mission. 

In a year marked by national tensions around race, migration and identity, we prioritised creating safe and facilitated spaces for difficult conversations. Our work included: 

- l Amplifying voices that are often unheard 

- l Facilitating cross-faith listening conversations 

- l Supporting communities following moments of unrest 

- l Strengthening trust between statutory bodies and marginalised groups 

We intentionally ask: Who is missing from the room? and then work to ensure those voices are centred. 

## **Women-Only Iftar – Building Understanding Across Difference** 

A significant milestone this year was hosting our first women-only Iftar during Ramadan, with over 100 women in attendance. 

This gathering brought together women of different faiths — and none — to understand the meaning of Iftar, share hospitality, and build relationships across difference. The event created: 

- l A safe environment for learning and open questions 

- l Honest interfaith dialogue 

- l New relationships between Christian, Muslim and other women 

- l A shared experience of dignity and welcome 

This initiative visibly strengthened relational bridges and demonstrated how faith communities can model mutual respect and cohesion. 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **Racial Justice – Embedding Long-Term Commitment** 

In 2025, we recruited a part-time Racial Justice Engagement Enabler to work collaboratively with the Diocesan Racial Justice Lead within the Diocese of Leeds. 

This role strengthens our capacity to: 

- l Facilitate courageous conversations about race and faith 

- l Equip churches to engage confidently in racial justice 

- l Develop leadership from minoritised communities 

- l Challenge systemic inequities through both theological reflection and practical action 

Racial justice is integral to our mission and our understanding of human dignity. 

## **Parish Development – Investing in Children and Young People** 

We further strengthened our team by recruiting a second part-time Parish Development Worker specialising in children and young people. 

This investment ensures youth engagement is not peripheral but embedded within parish development strategy — strengthening long-term sustainability and future leadership within church and community contexts. 

## **Acting as a Bridge** 

Across all programmes, Wellsprings Together continues to act as a strategic bridge between grassroots communities and diocesan and civic leadership. 

Through structured listening conversations, governance engagement and cross-sector partnership, we ensure lived experience shapes policy, funding priorities and strategic direction. Listening changes power dynamics — centring people rather than systems. 

## **Conclusion** 

2025 has demonstrated that when churches and communities are equipped to listen well, collaborate intentionally and lead courageously, transformation is both practical and measurable. Our work remains grounded in Christ-like values: 

- l Dignity 

- l Generosity 

- l Relationship 

- l Flourishing 

Wellsprings Together exists to embody faith in action — strengthening communities, amplifying marginalised voices, challenging injustice and building resilient, hopeful neighbourhoods across Yorkshire. As we look ahead, we remain committed to sustainable growth, deep partnership and measurable impact for the communities we serve. 

## **Financial review** 

The net expenditure for the year was £19,529, including net expenditure of £13,781 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £5,748 on restricted funds, after transfers. 

The deficit in restricted funds was planned, and due to grants received in advance of the work taking place. The deficit in unrestricted funds was also planned as we continue to invest in our strategy, to obtain evidence of the effectiveness of our work so as to secure future external funding. 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **Reserves policy** 

The Trustees have adopted a policy to retain reserves to enable the smooth running of the charity and in anticipation of fluctuating grant income. The level of reserves to be retained is 6 months of budgeted core costs. This policy is reviewed regularly. The Trustees estimate the current appropriate level of reserves to be approximately £55,000 for 2026. 

The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £102,926. 

Funds held above this level are essential for Wellsprings Together as we embed our current business plan and while we seek alternative sources of major core funding. These funds will be used to invest in the development and future sustainability of Wellsprings Together, through employment of development workers and the costs of pilot projects. 

Approved by the board of trustees on 23/06/2026 

Lydia Groenewald    (Trustee) 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Wellsprings Together 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 16. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees of the charitable 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 charitable 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 ('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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

- 3 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 

- 4 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)]. 

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. 

Simon Bostrom FCIE 

02/07/2026 

## **West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO** 

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Statement of Financial Activities 

## (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025 

|Notes<br>2025<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**Income from:**<br>Grants and donations<br>(2)<br>170<br>Other income<br>92<br>**Total income**<br>262<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Salaries, NI and pension<br>(3)<br>9,181<br>Travel expenses<br>1,295<br>Training and conferences<br>126<br>Grants payable<br>(4)<br>-<br>Other project delivery costs<br>6,853<br>Communications and marketing<br>1,000<br>Office space<br>-<br>Finance and admin support<br>571<br>Insurance<br>1,565<br>Phone and internet<br>78<br>Other admin costs<br>1,005<br>Bank charges<br>74<br>Independent examination<br>1,050<br>Monitoring and evaluation<br>-<br>**Total expenditure**<br>22,798<br>**Net income / (expenditure)**<br>(22,536)<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>(5)<br>8,755<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>(13,781)<br>**Fund balances brought forward**<br>116,707<br>**Fund balances carried forward**<br>(5)<br>102,926|2025<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>148,121<br>-<br>148,121<br>100,911<br>1,634<br>-<br>5,650<br>15,699<br>-<br>10,200<br>7,920<br>-<br>-<br>100<br>-<br>-<br>3,000<br>145,114<br>3,007<br>(8,755)<br>(5,748)<br>24,687<br>18,939|2025<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>148,291<br>92<br>148,383<br>110,092<br>2,929<br>126<br>5,650<br>22,552<br>1,000<br>10,200<br>8,491<br>1,565<br>78<br>1,105<br>74<br>1,050<br>3,000<br>167,912<br>(19,529)<br>-<br>(19,529)<br>141,394<br>121,865|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>98,798<br>376<br>99,174<br>99,555<br>1,601<br>162<br>41,300<br>13,782<br>-<br>10,800<br>7,920<br>1,502<br>137<br>2,701<br>97<br>1,050<br>-<br>180,607<br>(81,433)<br>-<br>(81,433)<br>222,827<br>141,394|
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All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities. 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Balance sheet 

|as at 31 December 2025<br>2025<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors and prepayments<br>(6)<br>1,638<br>Cash at bank<br>102,366<br>**Total current assets**<br>104,004<br>**Current liabilities:**<br>**amounts falling due within one year**<br>Creditors and accruals<br>(7)<br>1,078<br>**Total current liabilities**<br>1,078<br>**Net current assets / (liabilities)**<br>102,926<br>**Net assets**<br>102,926<br>**Funds**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>102,926<br>Restricted funds<br>-<br>**Total funds**<br>102,926|2025<br>Restricted<br>£<br>7,590<br>20,490<br>28,080<br>9,141<br>9,141<br>18,939<br>18,939<br>-<br>18,939<br>18,939|2025<br>Total<br>£<br>9,228<br>122,856<br>132,084<br>10,219<br>10,219<br>121,865<br>121,865<br>102,926<br>18,939<br>121,865|2024<br>Total<br>£<br>13,329<br>139,004<br>152,333<br>10,939<br>10,939<br>141,394<br>141,394<br>116,707<br>24,687<br>141,394|
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 23/06/2026 

Lydia Groenewald     (Trustee) 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Notes to the accounts 

for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **Basis of accounting** 

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by 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) and with the Charities Act 2011. 

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year. 

No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years. 

## **Going concern** 

The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. 

## **Incoming resources** 

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 

## **Grants and donations** 

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. 

Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. 

Donated goods for resale are valued at the amount actually realised upon their sale. 

Donated assets, facilities or services are valued at their estimated value to the charity. This is the price that the charity estimates it would pay in the open market for equivalent items; or services and facilities of equivalent utility to the charity. 

## **Expenditure and liabilities** 

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. 

## **Grants payable with performance conditions** 

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output. 

## **Grants payable without performance conditions** 

Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be recognised. 

## **Taxation** 

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates. 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Notes to the accounts 

for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **1 Accounting policies continued** 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Project and office equipment: over 3 years 

## **Pensions** 

The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees.  The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable. 

## **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. 

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. 

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts. 

## **Leases** 

Rents under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the lease term or to an earlier date if the lease can be determined without financial penalty. 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Notes to the accounts continued 

## for the year ended 31 December 2025 

|**2 Grants and donations**<br>Church Urban Fund<br>Leeds City Council (LCC)<br>Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance (LDBF)<br>Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation<br>VCS Alliance<br>Benefact Trust<br>Hamara Healthy Living Centre<br>Other donations<br>**3 Staff costs and numbers**<br>Gross salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Employment allowance<br>Pensions|2025<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>170<br>170|2025<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>32,953<br>500<br>69,168<br>-<br>15,500<br>8,000<br>22,000<br>-<br>148,121|2025<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>32,953<br>500<br>69,168<br>-<br>15,500<br>8,000<br>22,000<br>170<br>148,291<br>2025<br>£<br>101,889<br>11,293<br>(9,120)<br>6,030<br>110,092|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>18,745<br>-<br>44,433<br>5,000<br>28,500<br>-<br>-<br>2,120<br>98,798<br>2024<br>£<br>92,060<br>7,293<br>(5,000)<br>5,202<br>99,555|
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The average number of employees during the year was 4.3, being an average of 2.8 full time equivalent (2024: 4.3, 2.7 FTE).  There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000. 

|**Defined contribution pension scheme**|2025|2024|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year|6,030|5,202|
|Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end|-|496|
|Amount of any contributions prepaid at the year end|-|-|



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## Wellsprings Together 

## Notes to the accounts continued 

## for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **4 Grant making** 

|**Project or activity**<br>**West Yorks Health & Care Partnership Resilience fund programme**<br>West Yorkshire Community Leadership Programme Fund<br>Association of Blind Asians<br>BEAP Community Partnership<br>Beneficience<br>Black Health Forum<br>Clare Hill Centre<br>Harehills Action<br>Inspire Support Sports Empower (ISSE)<br>Leeds Black Elders<br>Leeds Caribbean and African Centre<br>Leeds Dads<br>Mums on a Mission<br>Ravensthorpe Community Association<br>St Luke's Cares<br>Verd De Gris Arts<br>Women Arise<br>Women's Activity Centre<br>Total|2025<br>Grants to<br>institutions<br>£<br>5,650<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>5,650|2024<br>Grants to<br>institutions<br>£<br>-<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>2,000<br>800<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>700<br>2,800<br>3,000<br>2,000<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>41,300|
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## **Purpose of the grant making activities** 

West Yorks Health & Care Partnership Resilience fund programme 

A grants programme to address resilience of small faith and community groups addressing health inequalities. 

|**5 Restricted funds**<br>Balance b/f<br>£<br>LDBF Barnabas (Growing Good)<br>-<br>CUF Catalyst<br>1,800<br>LDBF Racial Justice<br>-<br>LDBF Office and Admin<br>-<br>LDBF Salaries<br>-<br>CUF Near Neighbours 2024/25<br>2,505<br>8,242<br>5,650<br>Hamara Youth Leaders Leeds<br>-<br>WYH&CP VCSE Voices<br>6,490<br>Benefact Trust<br>-<br>CUF Near Neighbours 25-26<br>-<br>Hamara Near Neighbours<br>-<br>LCC Near Neighbours<br>-<br>24,687<br>VCS Alliance Women in<br>Governance<br>WYH&CP Harnessing Power of<br>Communities|Incoming<br>£<br>20,000<br>5,350<br>4,379<br>18,120<br>26,669<br>11,546<br>15,500<br>-<br>20,000<br>-<br>8,000<br>16,057<br>2,000<br>500<br>148,121|Outgoing<br>£<br>16,996<br>7,150<br>4,379<br>18,120<br>26,669<br>11,786<br>18,872<br>5,650<br>21,449<br>-<br>-<br>13,543<br>-<br>500<br>145,114|Transfers<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(2,265)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(6,490)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(8,755)|Balance c/f<br>£<br>3,004<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,870<br>-<br>(1,449)<br>-<br>8,000<br>2,514<br>2,000<br>-<br>18,939|
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Notes to the accounts continued 

## Wellsprings Together 

## for the year ended 31 December 2025 

## **5 Restricted funds continued** 

**Fund name** 

LDBF Barnabas (Growing Good) CUF Catalyst LDBF Racial Justice 

LDBF Office and Admin LDBF Salaries CUF Near Neighbours 2024/25 

VCS Alliance Women in Governance WYH&CP Harnessing Power of Communities Hamara Youth Leaders Leeds 

## **Purpose of restriction** 

To deliver Growing Good workshops to parishes across the diocese. Towards the delivery of youth leadership programme in schools. To employ a Racial Justice Engagement Enabler to carry out specific projects for the LDBF racial justice programme. Funding towards office space, finance and admin support. Funding towards salary costs. 

Towards the coordination of social integration activities within the Near Neighbours programme, including Places of Welcome. The transfer relates to a contribution to overheads agreed by the funder. 

Bradford project which aims to diversify board representation within all sectors and governance structures. 

For the administration of a grants programme to address resilience of small faith and community groups addressing health inequalities. 

To deliver the Rooted & Rising youth leadership course to 7 cohorts of young people from South Asian communities in Leeds and Bradford. The negative balance will be covered off by funding received in the following year. 

WYH&CP VCSE Voices For managing the reimbursement of the West Yorkshire VCSE Voices Group. The transfer to unrestricted funds was agreed by the funder. Benefact Trust Salary contributions towards community and parish engagement work. CUF Near Neighbours 25-26 Towards the coordination of social integration activities within the Near Neighbours programme. 

Hamara Near Neighbours LCC Near Neighbours 

Towards the 2025/26 Near Neighbours funded Women's Iftar in 2026. Towards the 2024/25 Near Neighbours funded Women's Iftar in 2025. 

|**6 Debtors and prepayments**<br>Prepayments<br>Accrued income<br>Other debtors<br>**7 Creditors and accruals**<br>Accruals<br>Taxation and social security<br>Other creditors|2025<br>£<br>1,638<br>7,590<br>-<br>9,228<br>2025<br>£<br>7,916<br>2,003<br>300<br>10,219|2024<br>£<br>1,502<br>11,545<br>282<br>13,329<br>2024<br>£<br>10,443<br>-<br>496<br>10,939|
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## **8 Related party transactions** 

## **Trustee expenses** 

During the year one trustee was paid a total of £162 in respect of travel (previous year: £nil). 

## **Trustee remuneration and benefits** 

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year. 

## **Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel** 

The total employee benefits received by key management personnel were £48,986 (previous year: £36,593). 

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## Wellsprings Together 

## Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025 

|2025<br>2024<br>Unrestricted Unrestricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>**Income**<br>Grants and donations<br>170<br>2,120<br>Other income<br>92<br>376<br>**Total income**<br>262<br>2,496<br>**Expenditure**<br>Salaries, NI and pension<br>9,181<br>19,405<br>Travel expenses<br>1,295<br>855<br>Training and conferences<br>126<br>162<br>Grants payable<br>-<br>-<br>Other project delivery costs<br>6,853<br>5,214<br>Communications and marketing<br>1,000<br>-<br>Office space<br>-<br>-<br>Finance and admin support<br>571<br>-<br>Insurance<br>1,565<br>1,502<br>Phone and internet<br>78<br>137<br>Other admin costs<br>1,005<br>2,636<br>Bank charges<br>74<br>97<br>Independent examination<br>1,050<br>1,050<br>Monitoring and evaluation<br>-<br>-<br>**Total expenditure**<br>22,798<br>31,058<br>**Net income / (expenditure)**<br>(22,536)<br>(28,562)<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>8,755<br>5,920<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>(13,781)<br>(22,642)<br>**Fund balances brought forward**<br>116,707<br>139,349<br>**Fund balances carried forward**<br>102,926<br>116,707|2025<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>148,121<br>-<br>148,121<br>100,911<br>1,634<br>-<br>5,650<br>15,699<br>-<br>10,200<br>7,920<br>-<br>-<br>100<br>-<br>-<br>3,000<br>145,114<br>3,007<br>(8,755)<br>(5,748)<br>24,687<br>18,939|2024<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>96,678<br>-<br>96,678<br>80,150<br>746<br>-<br>41,300<br>8,568<br>-<br>10,800<br>7,920<br>-<br>-<br>65<br>-<br>-<br>149,549<br>(52,871)<br>(5,920)<br>(58,791)<br>83,478<br>24,687|2025<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>148,291<br>92<br>148,383<br>110,092<br>2,929<br>126<br>5,650<br>22,552<br>1,000<br>10,200<br>8,491<br>1,565<br>78<br>1,105<br>74<br>1,050<br>3,000<br>167,912<br>(19,529)<br>-<br>(19,529)<br>141,394<br>121,865|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>98,798<br>376<br>99,174<br>99,555<br>1,601<br>162<br>41,300<br>13,782<br>-<br>10,800<br>7,920<br>1,502<br>137<br>2,701<br>97<br>1,050<br>-<br>180,607<br>(81,433)<br>-<br>(81,433)<br>222,827<br>141,394|
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