MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
135th Annual Report
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PP
mellorcountryhou@btconnect.com
Over a century of country holidays for low income families and individuals
who would otherwise not have a holiday
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 241153
MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
President The Very Revd Rogers Govender Dean of Manchester Committee of Management ( Charity Trustees ) Honorary Chair Mr I Simpson Honorary Secretary Mrs P Heywood Honorary Treasurer Mr D Adamson Honorary Assistant Secretary (Fabric) Mr D Adamson Trustees (as at 31 March 2025) Mr I Simpson Mrs D Mather Mr M Mather Mrs S Adamson Ms S Cunningham Mrs P Heywood Ms K Clark Mr D Adamson Ms G Milligan Ms C Butler
Independent Examiner IV Lions Accountants The Courtyard Earl Road Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6GN Bankers The Royal Bank of Scotland St Ann Street Manchester, M60 2SS
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Administrative details
Charity Name & Registered Charity Number
The Charity's name is the Manchester Cathedral Country Home. It is also known locally as Mellor Country House.
The Registered Charity number is 241153
Trustees
There shall be not less than two nor more than four holding Trustees. The following individuals served as holding Trustees during the year:
Ian Simpson (Chair) David Adamson
Structure, governance and management
The governing document of the Charity is a Deed of Trust dated 19 April 1919 as varied by a 1996 Deed of 1996 Deed in part by a Resolution dated the 20th July 1996.
The area of benefit covers the cities of Manchester and Salford.
The charitable object is for the provision of a holiday home for persons of either sex dwelling in Greater Manchester , Salford & Stockport and whether members of the Church of England or not.
The Holiday Home is under the general direction, management and control of a Committee of Management ( Charity Trustees ) assisted by volunteers in running fund raising events.
Reserves:
The Charity maintains a level of reserves sufficient to enable it to operate for a period of twelve months twelve months without significant income. Each year the charity trustees review the income and prepare a fund raising strategy.
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
- Achievement and performance a report by the Chair
Another busy and active year in the life of Manchester Cathedral Home ("MCH").
MCH is proudly supported by a loyal and diverse bunch of Trustees - Sharon, Dave, Penny, Mark, Danielle, C Sue and Katie. We offer our sincere thanks for the hard work, passion and support throughout the year. We also give thanks to our local volunteers who support our fundraisers of plant and Christmas tree sales, as well as manning the catering kiosk at Manchester City's ground.
We offer our sincere thanks for the commitment and dedication of our housekeeper, Sharon, and the unstinting loyal and unselfish support of her husband Dave. Both are celebrating their 25th year of service. What an achievement!
Throughout the open season, 1st March to 31st October, we have welcomed more than 900 guests. With a very diverse and whole range of guests, new and familiar returning friends and societies who feel 'at home' in the familiar surroundings of MCH, we are grateful and proud of their presence throughout our open seasons of Spring, Summer and Autumn.
Guests include those from: Flowery Fields Schools (Enquire Learning Trust "ELT"), Asian Women's Network, Men's Network and Police Motorcycle Club (annual fundraisers).
MCH can provide exclusivity for groups with learning difficulties and mental health requirements. There are Men's and Ladies' weeks, as well as weeks available for independent
families and individuals. There is also an easy accessible suite with an adjoining carer bedroom available.
Our fundraising carries on throughout the year, with fortnightly manning of the "Not for Profit" kiosk at Manchester City's football ground. This requires 23 volunteers on a rota basis, with 9 required per match, all organised by our secretary Carol. This activity has raised £12k during the period.
Our plant sale in May and Christmas Tree sale in November/December were a huge success and provide a real community focus. These generated a profit of £8.2k and £5.3k respectively. All trustees and volunteers come together for a week-long set up and a weekend sale.
Christmas fairs and Tropical Night add to the range of community fundraising activities to end a busy and successful year.
As we look to the new 25/26 season, we were in discussions with ELT to expand the number of beds available and a potential £100k investment for the new season to amend toilets, washrooms and showers. Unfortunately our bid did not succeed.
Maintenance has continued on the external fabric of the Home with the upper elevation being rendered with K Rend, which has a 30 year guarantee.
As we look forward towards another year, we hope we are able to attract and support those in need of respite and care, to offer them some peace and a safe space and a little bit of time to think in their busy and stressful lives.
Ian Simpson Chair 20 October 2025
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
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Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
01/04/24
01/04/23 to to
31/03/24 Receipts 31/03/25
£ £ £
7,950.39 Subscriptions & Donations 5,283.79
9,457.00 Fees for use of Home 8,088.00
2,498.29 Investment Income 2,499.53
325.46 Telephone 0161 484 5028 349.56
20,231.14 16,220.88
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Fund Raising Events (Gross)
24,847.16 Plant Sale 22,867.52
11,448.25 Christmas Trees 13,052.53
2,600.00 Golf Day 3,243.00
1,415.00 Fashion Show 1,044.00
- Christmas Delights event 984.12
150.00 Compensation -
18.41 Sundry income -
20,500.09 Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £70; 2024: £149.59) 11,950.54
60,978.91 53,141.71
81,210.05 Total Receipts 69,362.59
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
| 01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ 202.80 13,000.00 5,775.34 2,446.03 1,841.77 2,662.21 1,513.89 496.53 6,950.97 300.00 - - - 166.56 768.91 12,516.00 3,505.20 1,038.24 365.00 - £53,549.45 16,661.46 6,515.43 23,176.89 76,726.34 4,483.71 94,282.16 98,765.87 98,765.87 |
Payments Nest (Employer pension contributions) Salary (includes NEST contribs £270.40 (2023: £270.40) Heat & Light Water & sewerage Council Tax Insurance Telephone & internet Invoiced Petty Cash expenses Repairs & renewals miscellaneous Independent Examiner Travel expenses New bunk beds New website Home Cover ( Heating, Plumbing & Drains ) Card machine lease payments Rendering/plastering of house New washing machine Electrical repairs Uniforms Equipment funded by specific donations:- Event Expenses Plant Sale Christmas Trees Total Payments Net Receipts/(Payments) for the year Cash Funds last year end Cash Funds this year end |
01/04/24 to 31/03/25 £ 202.80 13,232.14 9,434.57 2,952.06 1,907.48 2,926.95 1,711.58 507.64 5,271.97 300.00 1,165.95 1,842.85 2,640.00 168.00 578.71 21,720.00 - - - - 14,693.10 7,740.54 |
£ 66,562.70 22,433.64 88,996.34 -19,633.75 98,765.87 79,132.12 79,132.12 |
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2025
31/3/2024 31/3/2025
Monetary Assets
81,365.26 Bank Balance per statements 69,519.44
829.86 Add receipt not credited 797.34
82,195.12 70,316.78
Less unpresented cheques/accrued expenses
2,662.21 Insurance 2,926.95
(1.12) NEST overpayment (19.32)
375.91 Water/general maintenance -
300.00 Independent examiner's fees 300.00
243.54 HMRC & wages for prior years 620.68
Gas 7,000.00
3,580.54 10,828.31
78,614.58 Bank Balance 59,488.47
681.29 Petty Cash Balance 173.65
79,295.87 Cash Funds this year end 59,662.12
Investment Assets
Government stocks:
49.71 3.5% Consolidated nv 49.71
945.93 3.5% War Stock nv 945.93
Shares:
1970 (2024: 1970) Land Securities PLC £0.10
12,962.60 Ord Shares £5.50 ps (2024: £6.58 ps) 10,835.00
3,639.67 356 Central Board of Finance Investment Fund 3,639.67
917.13 593 Central Board of Finance Fixed Interest Securities 917.13
NON-MONETARY ASSETS
Land (3 acres) and buildings occupied by the
- Manchester Cathedral Country Home at 299 Longhurst -
Lane, Mellor since 1907 (Not Valued)
97,810.91 Total Assets 76,049.56
74,963.04 Assets less liabilities 76,049.56
92,602.24 Accumulated Surplus brought forward 97,810.91
4,483.71 Net Receipts/(Payments) for the year (19,633.75)
724.96 Movement in Share Values during the year (2,127.60)
97,810.91 Accumulated Surplus carried forward 76,049.56
- Restricted funds 0.00
97,810.91 Non Restricted Funds 76,049.56
97,810.91 Accumulated Surplus carried forward 76,049.56
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D A Adamson -Treasurer Mr I Simpson --- Chairperson
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
DONATIONS TO THE HOME DURING THE YEAR TO 31st MARCH 2025
| Ann Jarvis Blue Knights Brabyns Prep School C Butler Charitable Aid Foundation Citibank Online Giving D Adamson D&C Church Wardens Donation from SOS Shop Ltd George High Lane Primary School HF & PG Wiles JE Daines Macnair Trust Mr & Mrs Denner Mrs EM Sutton (t/a The Local Shopper) Mrs P Mackenzie Mrs P A Vernon Ms Jane A Michael Patricia Morris Rachael Robinson Romiley & Marple Lions Rotary Eclub of Great Britain S A Coverley The PCC of the ECC Vernon Building Society 50:50 Club Wayne Jones |
£ 40.00 300.00 126.00 10.00 150.00 0.09 168.00 3.10 340.00 20.00 70.00 600.00 65.00 1,500.00 250.00 500.00 100.00 250.00 50.00 40.00 50.00 200.00 56.60 40.00 150.00 155.00 50.00 £5,283.79 |
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
Could you help by making a donation?
The charity depends entirely on voluntary donations, no regular funding is forthcoming from church or state. Considering the low tariff and the escalating expenses incurred in running the Home, any donation, however small, is always very welcome.
If you are a UK taxpayer and eligible to Gift Aid your donation please complete the declaration below. This will increase your gift by 25p for every £1 given at no extra cost to you or us. Thank you.
Name of Charity: Manchester Cathedral Country Home
Details of Donor:-
Full name: -------------------------------------------------------------------------address: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I would like the charity to treat the enclosed donation of £------------------ as a Gift Aid donation. You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donation in the tax year. ( currently £2.50 for every £10.00 donated)
Signature: ---------------------------------- Date: --------------------------------
Please send any donations to the Hon Treasurer, Mr D Adamson c/o Mellor Country House, 299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, Stockport, SK6 5PP.
THANK YOU
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Charity Commission registered title MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
BANKER'S ORDER
A Banker's Order saves time and cost. If you prefer this method of payment, please fill in your Bank's your bank's details.
Please send the completed form to The Honorary Treasurer, Mr D Adamson, c/o Mellor Country House, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PP.
BLOCK LETTERS please :-
NAME (S) …………………………………………………………………………………………. (Title, Mr, Mrs, Miss)
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BANK'S NAME …………………………………………………………………………………… Bank's Address ………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………….. Postcode ………………………….. Bank's sorting code ……………………………………………………………………………… Your Account No …………………………………………………………………………………. Account name …………………………………………………………………………………….
Please pay to the Account of Mellor Country House ( the official registered working name for the Trust known as The Manchester Cathedral Country Home ) with the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, St Ann Street, Manchester, M60 2SS, sort code 16-00-02, Account number 11840463 the sum of £ -------------- now and every successive year on the same day until further notice.
Signed: --------------------------------- Date: ----------------------------------
Registered Charity Number: 241153
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