LEEDS SANcfuARY Leeds Sanctuary Charity No. 1212006 Trustees. Report and Unaudlted Accounts Forthe period 4 February 2025 to 31 March 2026 Page I
Leeds Sanctuary Contents Pages 3109 Trustees. Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities 10 Balance Sheet 12 Statement of Cash flows 13 Notes lo the Accounts 14to17 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18to19 Page 2
Laeds Sanctuary Trustees Annual Report The trustees present their report with the unaudited financial ststements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2026. Rgforgnco And Administrative Dgtsils Charity No. 1212006 Tru$lg9$ The following trustees served during the year.. Anne E S Vaulrey Elizabeth A Smith John Baker-slreevy John H Robinson Joseph Barnes Michael J Noble Rev Madeleine E Andrews Rev Tanya M Short Samantha R Havis Treasurer Chair Koy Management Personnol Director Anna Bland Accountants Solutions Accountancy & Bookkeeping Ltd Independence House Holly Bank Road Huddersfield HD3 3HN Pagc 3
Lggds Sanctuary Trustses Annual Report Icontinued) Chairs Report On behaw of thè board, I would like to thank our principal funder, the West Yorkshire Methodist District. W1thoul Ih6ir ongoing support we would not be able to continue our Work of creating sanctuary spaces for those on the marging, enabling supports've relationshlps and bringing atyout posrtfve charvJe in people'$ circumstsnces and society. The trnstee3 8130 W3h to &cknowled9e the gupport of West Yorkshire CitizenJ and the many Mdhodist, Christs'an and interfaith partners across Leeds and the wder reoion. W6 are especially gralefvl to our volijnleers and staff vh)ose dedication and commthenl make the Gharity's aGti¥itieé possible. Finally. I would like lo thank my fellow trustees for their continued service. 8UPPOrt and leadership thrcMJghout the year. Signed on behalf of the ch8rlty's trustee3 Michael J Noble Chair of Trustees 23 July 2026 Page 4
Laeds Sanctuary Trustees Annual Report (continued) Objg¢tiVo$ and A¢tivit19$ The objects of the Charity are lo create sanctuary spaces where community is built, power is ¢olleclive and the message that every person matters is constsnl. The charity's mission is lo host communities and events, and create campaigns and resources, so that belonging, flourishing and Iransfonration can lake place within and around the people of Leeds. The work of Leeds Sanctuary is guided by three core values.. • Relationship- offering lime, attention and support to individuals and communities in order lo serve them well. Justice- seeking fair and equitable treatment for all people and contributing positively to wider society. Fk)urishing- encouraging individuals and communities lo grow, develop and thrive. Leeds Sanctuary hosts communities and events, and creates campaigns and resources, so that belonging, flourishing and Iransformalion can lake place within and around the people of Leeds. Through the development of sanctuary spaces for those on the margins. the charity enables supportive relationships lo develop and seeks to bring about positive change in people's circumstances and wider society. As a Christian charity, Leeds Sanctuary seeks lo follow the example of Jesus by building relationships, offering compassion and supporting people living, working and volunteering in the city of Leeds. The charity's aclDiilies are inforTned by the principles of community organising, with programmes and initiatives developed in response lo Identified needs arising from conversations with local people and communities. During the pèriod the charity delivered a range of activities including Leeds Craftiwsls, Craftivism workshops, Social Justi Lunches, Sketch Walks, Surviving Uni and Best Life workshops, Enneagram Book Club. Enneagram Retreat Days, Monday Mindfulness, Sip and Social, Have Your Voice Heard, Blue Christmas events and Chaplaincy drop-in sessions. Pagc 5
Laeds Sanctuary Trustees Annual Report (continued) 2. Public Bengfit Statement The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duly under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 lo have due regard lo the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Leeds Sanctuary provides public benefit by creating sanctuary spa$ where people can develop supportive relationships, improve wellbeing, build Confiden and participate more fully in community life. Through ¢haplain¢y support, wellbeing aclivilies, workshops. community events and campaigns. the charity seeks lo reduce isolation, encourage flourishing and enable positive change in people's circumstances and wider society. 3. Achievements and Perfomiance During the period Leeds Sanclusry completed its transition from bèing part of the Yorkshire West Melhodisl District lo becoming an independent Charitable Incorporated Organisalion ICIOI. The charity delivered a wide range of activities including.. Leeds Craftivisls Craflivism workshops Social Justi Lunches Sketch Walks Surviving Uni and Best Life workshops Enneagram Book Club Enneagram Retreat Days Monday Mindfulness Sip and Social Have Your Voice Heard Blue Christmas events Chaplaincy drop-in sessions Between 1 September 2024 and 31 March 2026, Leeds Sanctuary created 201 opportunities for people lo gather and participate in ils activities. During this period there were 1,668 participant interactions and 26 people were identified as regular members or attendees. The charity also produced blogs, medilalions and podcast content. Audio resources were accessed 3,757 times through Soundcloud and website resources were viewed 910 limes. Feedback reiVed from participants demonstrates the positive impact of the charills activities on wellbeing, community wnnection and personal development. Participants reported feeling welcomed, supported and encouraged through activities such as Sketch Walks, Enneagram Book Club, Enneagram Retreat Days, Monday Mindfulness, Have Your Voice Heard and Blue Christmas events. Pagc 6
Laeds Sanctuary Trustees Annual Report (continued) Feedback highlighted the value of providing $8fe and supportive spaces whère individuals could buil relationships. improve wellbeing, develop self-understanding and engage meaningfully with others. The Iruslees consider this feedback lo be evidence that the Charity is successfully delivering ils charitable objectives and creating opportunities for belonging, flourishing and transformation within the Leeds community. Particular achievements during the year included.. Successful completion of the transition lo an independent CIO. Development and growth of chaplaincy activities. Introduction of an impact measurement framework. Trialling of new wellbeing spaces and activities. 4. Financial Review Total Incoming resources for the period were £240,624, comprising donations, grants and investment income. Expenditure lolalled £177,826, reSu1ng in a nel surplus of £62.798. Al 31 March 2026 the charity held lolal funds of £62,798, comprising unrestricted funds of £42,844 and restricted funds of £19,954. Cash balances al the year end were £63,446. The principal sources of funding during the period were support from the Wesl Yorkshire Methodist District, the transfer of activities and balances from the former slruclure, National Lottery Community Fund grant funding and general donations. 5. Re8erve8 Policy The charity's reserves policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to between three and six months of operating expenditure. Based on expenditLJre for the period ended 31 March 2026. this equates lo a target reserve level of approximately £44,000 10 £89,000. Al 31 March 2026, unrestricted reserves amounted lo £42,844. The Iruslees consider the current level of reserves lo be broadly In line with the charills reserves policy and sufficient lo support the charity's ongoing 8clivilies and commitments. The Iruslees will continue lo monitor reserve levels and review the policy annually. 6. Structure, Governance and Management Leeds San¢luaiy wa5 registered as a Charitable Incorporated Orgsnisation ICIOI on 4 February 2025 following its transition from operating as part of the Yorkshire West Methodist District. The charity is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for the overall governance, strategic directs.on and financial management of the charity. Day-to4ay operations are delegated to the Director, Anna Bland, who reports to the trustees and is responsible for implementing the charity's strategy and overseeing operational activities. Pagc 7
Laeds Sanctuary Trustees Annual Report (continued) Trustees are appointed in accordance with the ch8rily's goveming document and are responsible for ensuring that the charity operates in furtherance of ils charitable purposes. Leeds Sancluaiy originated from work undertaken within the Yotkshire Wesl Melhodisl District and has its roots in the Methodist presence in Leeds city ntre. Following extensive engagement with local communities and the development of programmes focused on wellbeing, belonging and social change, the organisation evolved into an independent charitable enlily. The charity continues lo build on this heritage while developing and expanding its activities across Leeds as an independent CIO. 7. Risk Management The trustees regularly review the principal risks facing the charity and Implement appropriate controls to mitigate those risks. The key risks identified include.. Reliance on grant funding and donations. The challenge of securing sustainable long-tem income streams following transition lo an inolependenl CIO. Dependence on a small staff team and volunteers for delivery of activities. Governance and operational risks associated with organisational growth. The trustees monitor these risks throughout the year and seek lo strengthen financial sustainability through fundraising, grant applications and effective financial management. 8. Future Plans During the coming year Leeds Sanctuary intends lo build on the successful transition lo an independent cio. The trustees will focus on.. Developing and expanding chaplaincy aclivilies. Growing wellbeing and community-building programmes. Further embedding the impact measurement framework. Slrenglhening partnerships across Leeds and the wider region. Diversifying income sources to support long-lerm suslainabilily. Continuing lo create sanctuary spaces where belonging, flourishing and transformation can tske place. Pagc 8
Leeds Sanctuary Tntstsfrs Annual Report {continuedl Slatsment of trusts. fgspornlbllltl In rolatlon to the fin4nclal $tatsmonts The chartty trustees are responslble lor prepamng a truslees. annual report and financial 5talEm¢nts i accoanCe wth applicable law and United Kingdom AuntIng Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accournina practs"cei. The trustees are responsible foi Keepin9 Proper aGGo¥unting iebxjids iliat Ljisclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the chartty and lo enable thèm to ensure th8t the financial statements comply wlth the Chaiitie3 AGt 2011, the &ppliGable Clidiilieè (Aul)IS and Reportsl R&gulation&. and thè provi#ion$ of tho Trust rtÈg.d Thp. TnJ&tQ&S 2r8 also re%pon$iblè fr)r s8feguardino the assets of the charfty and hence tsking reasonable stsps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on bèhaff of thè charity's trustees Michael J Noble Chair of Trustees 23 July 2026 Pago 9
Leeds Sanctuary Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Leeds Sanctuary I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Leeds Sanctuary for the period ended 31 March 2026. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I can 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.. the accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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 financial statements to be reached. Vicky Newham CPAA Solutions Accountancy Independence House Holly Bank Road Huddersfield HD3 3HN 23July2026 Page 10
Leeds Sanrtuary Statement of Financial Artivities for the period ended 31 March 2026 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2026 2026 2026 Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Investments 217,708 2,962 19,954 237,662 2,962 Total 220,670 19,954 240,624 Expenditure on: Other 177,826 177,826 Totsl 177,826 177,826 Net gains on investments Net income 42,844 19,954 62,798 Transfers between funds Net income before other galns/{lossesl 42,844 19,954 62,798 Other gains and losses Net movement In funds 42,844 19,954 62,798 Reconciliation of funds: Totsl funds carried fonvard 42,844 19,954 62,798 Page 11
Leeds Sanrtuary Balance Sheet at 31 March 2026 Charlty 140. 1212006 2026 Curront assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 552 63,446 63,998 ii.?nni 62,798 Creditoys.. Amount falling due within on@ ar Net current assets Total a55et5 le55 current liabllltles 62,798 Net assets excluding pension asset or liablllty 62,798 Totsl net 455ets 62,798 The funds of the charity Restricted funds Restricted income funds 19.954 19,954 Unrestricted fvnds Genetal fund5 42,844 42.844 Reserv¢s Totsl funds 62.798 Approved by the trustees on 23 July 2026 And si8n4d on thoir bohalf bv: Michael J Noble Chalr of Tru5tee5 23 July 2026 Page 12
Leeds Sanrtuary Statement of Cash flows for the period ended 31 March 2026 2026 Cash flows from operating activities Net income per Statement of Flnancial Activitles 62,798 Adjustments for: Interest income from investments Increase other receivables Increase in other payables 12,9621 15521 1,200 Net cash provided by operating activities 60,484 Cash flows from investing activities Interest income from investments 2,962 Net cash from investing activities 2,962 Net cash from financing activitie5 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 63,446 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 63,446 Components of tash and cash equivalents Cash and bank balances 63,446 63,446 Page 13
Leeds Sanrtuary Notes to the Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2026 l Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 if Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charitie5 Act 2011. Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds These are available for vse at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. Restricted funds Income Recognition of income Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliabilitv. Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure reported gross in the SOFA. Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the the SOFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. legacies Donated service5 and facilities These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Page 14
Leeds Sanrtuary Notes to the Accounts Expenditure Recognition of expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising raising funds trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and charitable activities services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs. These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs. Governance costs Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Cash and cash equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management. Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 2 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted Totsl 2026 General Donations 853 853 Grant Income 19,954 19,954 81,855 135,000 237,662 Opening Balance Transfer District Grant Oxford Place 81,855 135,000 217,708 19,954 Page 15
Leeds Sanrtuary Notes to the Accounts 3 Income from investments Unrestrirted Total 2026 Bank Interest Received 2,962 2,962 2,962 2,962 4 Other expenditure Unrestrirted Totsl 2026 Employee costs Motor and travel costs 145,434 145,434 3,594 10,700 16,898 3,594 10,700 16,898 Premises COStS General administrative costs Legal and professional costs 1,200 1,200 177,826 177,826 5 Net income before transfers 2026 This is stated after charging.. Independent Examiner's fee 6 stsff costs 1,200 2026 Salaries and wages 133,267 133,267 No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,(X)O. 7 Debtors 2026 Prepayments and accrued income 552 552 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2026 Accruals 1,200 1,200 Page 16
Leeds Sanrtuary Notes to the Accounts 9 Movement in funds Incoming resources At31 (including other gainsllosses Resources expended March 2026 Restricted funds: Restrirted income funds: National Lottery Community Fund 19,954 19,954 Total 19,954 19,954 Unrestricted funds: General funds 220,670 1177,8261 42,844 Total funds 240,624 1177.8261 62,798 Purposes and restrictions in relation to the funds- Restricted funds= National Lottery Community .'To support the Have Your Voice Heard campaign. Fund 10 Analysls of net assets between funds Unrestrirted funds Total Net current assets 62,798 62,798 62,798 62,798 11 Reconciliation of net debt At31 March Cash flows 2026 Cash and cash equivalents 63,446 63,446 63,446 63,446 Net debt 63,446 63,446 Page 17
Leeds Sanrtuary Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities for the period ended 31 March 2026 Unrestrirted funds Restrirted funds Total funds 2026 2026 2026 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies General Donations 853 853 Grant Income 19,954 19,954 81,855 135,000 237,662 Opening Balance Transfer District Grant Oxford Place 81,855 135,000 217,708 19,954 Investments Bank Interest Received 2,962 2,962 2,962 2,962 Total income and endowments 220,670 19,954 240,624 Expenditure on: Employee costs Salaries/wages Staff recruitment Staff training 133,267 9,757 2,410 145,434 133,267 9,757 2,410 145,434 Motor and travel costs Travel and subsistence 3,594 3,594 3,594 3,594 Premises costs Rent 10,700 10,700 10,700 10,700 General administrative costs, including depreciation and amortisation Practitioners costs Bank charges Equipment expensed Transition to CIO Costs General insurances Information and publications Advertisement costs Subscriptions Sundry expenses Telephone, fax and broadband 1,835 80 1,835 80 1,496 3,458 1,122 3,570 1,877 1,413 772 1,496 3,458 1,122 3,570 1,877 1,413 772 1,275 16,898 1,275 16,898 Legal and professional costs Independent examination fees 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Page 18
Leeds Sanrtuary Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities Total of expenditure of other costs 177,826 177,826 Totsl expenditure 177,826 177,826 Net gains on investments Net income 42,844 19,954 62,798 Net income before other gainsl{lossesl Other Gains 42,844 19,954 62,798 Net movement in fvnd5 42,844 19,954 62,798 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried fonvard 42,844 19,954 62,798 Page 19