Manor Collective Registered Charity Number: 1204446
Trustees Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31[st] March 2025
Manor Collective CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31[st] March 2025
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Manor Collective
TRUSTES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31[st] March 2025
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025. The trustees have opted, under section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Charities Act’), to prepare receipts and payments accounts
Introduction
2025 has been a steady year for Manor Collective. We have remained committed to our mission and have continued to strengthen our foundations. While our activity level has been more limited than we hoped, we are grateful for every supporter who has helped us keep moving forward.
Objectives and Aims
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The advancement of the Christian religion in the United Kingdom and throughout the world, in particular but not exclusively by:
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I. The writing and recording of worship music and live performances which promote the Christian faith and its values.
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II. Delivering workshops and leadership training to equip young individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and spiritual foundation to lead worship effectively in Christian settings.
Summary of main activities
During 2025 our delivery has been focused and deliberate. We ran one songwriting camp and continued planning for future activity. Progress has been slower than our vision because fundraising has been challenging, but we have stayed faithful to the purpose and have used the year to learn, refine, and prepare.
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Songwriting Camp: We successfully delivered one songwriting camp, bringing writers together to create worship music that serves local churches and the wider Christian community.
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Equipping and Encouraging: Alongside the camp, we continued to develop resources and plans that will support young worship leaders through workshops and practical training.
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Building Partnerships: We maintained relationships and conversations that will help broaden our reach as we grow capacity and funding
Reserves and Future Projects
We are committed to using our reserves responsibly so they directly support and expand our charitable work. Limited funds meant we were only able to run one camp in 2025. Encouragingly, reserves have slowly built up, and this is now enabling us to plan and deliver another camp at the beginning of January 2026.
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Songwriting Camps and Music Production: Funding future camps and turning the songs written into high quality recordings that can bless and strengthen worshipping communities.
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Workshops and Training: Delivering sessions that equip young individuals with the practical skills and spiritual confidence to lead worship.
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Community Engagement: Growing awareness through partnerships and promotion so more churches and young leaders can access what we offer.
Our reserves give us breathing space to plan well and act with integrity. They also remind us that, to fulfil our aims at the scale we believe is possible, we must continue to develop sustainable fundraising and supporter relationships.
Spending Decisions
Every decision about spending is made with our mission in mind. We prioritise activities that directly further our charitable aims, such as workshops and music production, while ensuring we remain financially sustainable.
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Manor Collective
TRUSTES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31[st] March 2025
Governance and Oversight
Manor Collective was established as a charitable incorporated organisation in August 2023. We are governed by a board of trustees who meet regularly to oversee the charity’s work and finances. They are responsible for ensuring that all activities align with our objectives and serve the public benefit.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, we remain ambitious for the impact Manor Collective can have. We want to run songwriting camps more consistently and broaden our training for young worship leaders. Fundraising has been difficult, which has limited activity this year, but the gradual growth of funds is now allowing us to take our next step with a camp planned for early January 2026.
Public benefit
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or “aims” that are for the public benefit. Details of how the Charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees’ report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Financial review
Income for the year was £18,957 (PY £14,419), and expenditure was £19,528 (PY: £8,359) leaving a deficit for the year of £571 (PY: +£6,060)
Unrestricted cash reserves held at the year-end amounted to £5,489 (PY £6,060)
Thank You
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported Manor Collective during this first two years. Your generosity and encouragement inspire us to continue growing and making a difference.
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Manor Collective
TRUSTES ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31[st] March 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document
Manor Collective is a charitable incorporated organisation constituted 2nd August 2023.
The board of trustees meet regularly to discuss the work of Manor Collective. New trustees are elected by the existing trustees to the board after nomination and interview.
Financial reports are presented to the board. Minutes of each meeting are taken and subsequently distributed.
Reference and Administration Details Registered name
Manor Collective
Registered Charity number
1204446
Principal address
14 PRESTON STREET BRIGHTON BN1 2HN
Trustees Name
Name Position Appointments/Resignations Rafiya Bhaiyat 20[th] August 2023 James Antony Clarry 20[th] August 2023 William James 2[nd] August 2023
Approved by the board of trustees on 29 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
________ Rafiya Bhaiyat
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Manor Collective
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS for the Year ended 31[st] March 2025
| Notes Receipts Gifts and donations Royalties Total receipts Payments Promotion/ Advertising Staff Training / Retreats / Workshops Computer costs Production costs Travel Total payments Net receipts / (payments) Reconciliation of funds Transfer between funds Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds £ £ 11,000 7,957 0 18,957 0 1,800 0 0 0 17,307 420 19,528 0 -571 0 6,060 0 5,489 0 |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 11,000 13,539 7,957 880 |
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| 18,957 14,419 |
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| 1,800 4,740 0 288 0 2,495 0 7 17,307 829 420 |
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| 19,528 8,359 |
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| -571 6,060 |
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| 6,060 0 |
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| 5,489 6,060 |
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Manor Collective
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES At 31[st] March 2025
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank Current Liabilities Creditors Total Assets less Liabilities |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds £ £ 0 0 0 0 5,489 0 -400 0 5,089 0 |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 0 0 0 0 5,489 6060 -400 -250 |
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| 5,089 5,810 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
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Rafiya Bhaiyat,
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Manor Collective
Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2025
1. Accounting Policies Basis of preparing the financial statements and assessment of going concern
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis as permitted by law for smaller charities.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
2. Movement in Funds
| 2025 General Fund Total Funds 2024 General Fund Total Funds |
Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 31st Mar 2024 31st Mar 2025 6,060 18,957 -19,528 0 5,489 |
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| 6,060 14,419 -8,359 0 6,060 |
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| Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Balance 2nd Aug 2023 31st Mar 2024 0 14,419 -8,359 0 6,060 |
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| 0 14,419 -8,359 0 6,060 |
3. Trustee remuneration and benefits
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity.
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