LEEDS
SANcfuARY
Leeds Sanctuary
Charity No. 1212006
Trustees. Report and Unaudlted Accounts
Forthe period 4 February 2025 to 31 March 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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 re￿iVed 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.
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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, reSu￿1ng 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.
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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.
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Tntstsfrs Annual Report {continuedl
Slatsment of trusts￿. fgspornlbllltl￿ In rolatlon to the fin4nclal $tatsmonts
The chartty trustees are responslble lor prepamng a truslees. annual report and financial 5talEm¢nts i
acco￿anCe wth applicable law and United Kingdom A￿untIng Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accournina practs"cei.
The trustees are responsible foi Keepin9 Proper aGGo¥unting iebxjids iliat Ljisclose with reasonable
accuracy al any lime the financial position of the chartty and lo enable thèm to ensure th8t the financial
statements comply wlth the Chaiitie3 AGt 2011, the &ppliGable Clidiilieè (A￿ul)IS and Reportsl
R&gulation&. and thè provi#ion$ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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