GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHER
REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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GREATCR MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGII THER
CONTfi NTS OF THEI REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS
riOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DEI CEMBER 2024
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Charity InformAtion
Trustees, Annuxl Report
Independent Examiner's Report
BAIAnee Sheet
Statement of FinAneial Activities
Notes to the Repoi'ts And Accounts

GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHER
Page l.
CHARITY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES:
Bisl)op Mark Davies
Rev'd Dr Andrew J Lunn (i'esigned 31 July 2024)
Bishop John Ai'nold
Monsignor Paul Sinitli
Rev'd Glayiie Worgan
Rev Osiebhuliinen Osoba Ot&igbe
Rev'd Mike Read
Rev'd Kennedy Gondongwe (appointed 25 June 2024)
CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
Cathedral Centre
3 Ford Sti'eet
Salford
M3 6DP
REGISTERED NUMBER:
503258 (England and Wales)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Nicola Law Bsc FCA
34 Inveraray Avenue
Blaeki'od
Gi'eater Manchester
BL6 5UQ
BANKERS:
Unity Trust Bank Pl¢
Nine Brindleyplace
Biriiiinghain
BI 2HB

GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHII R
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Tlie trustees present tlieir report witli the accounts of tlie cliarity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Aeeounts
Tlie accoiints have been prepared in accordance willi AccouiitinE and Reporting by Charities: Staleinent of
Reconiinended Pi'actice applicable to charities pi'eparing their accounts ii) aeeoi'daiice witl) the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015) -
(Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repliblic of Ireland
(FRS 102) aiid tlie Charities Act 2011.
Th¢ accounts have been prepared undei. the accrual basis of accounting.
Object5 and xttivities
The objectives and aiins of Greater Manchester Churches Together (the Charity) are the advanceinenl
of the Christian religion, the relief of poverty and advanceinent of education within the principal area of
activity of the Greater Mancliester Metropolitan County.
The Charity continues to siistain and support ecumenical developments at lo¢al, parish, borough and
regional levels throligh ongoing involvement in local eciimenical partnerships, including Cl)ui'ches Togeihei.
Groups and meetings Wltli Cliiircli Leaders. Tl)e Cl)arity actively proinotes the coinii)g together of
Christian religious orgaiiisations iviihin Greater Mancliestei. and by improved undei'stai)ding and greater
cooperatioi) the aitn is to help those orgai)isations and their meinbers iii their day to day activities and
longer tei'm development.
Through the above objectives athd activities the Trusteeg consider that they have coiiiplied with theii. diity
under $17 of the Charities Act 201 l and they confirm that tl)ey have also comp5ied with the requirements
of S4 of that Act to have i'egai'd lo public benefit as Pliblished by Ilie Chai'ity Coinmission.
Achievements and performance
The Trustees met on six occagions diiring 2024, including the Annual Assembly which includes tlie Annual General
Meeting witl) Ilie Presentation of tl)e Aceoiii)Is aiid tlie election of a Chair. We decided to have a liybrid patterii of
meetings going forwai'd - soiiie 011 line and soine in person.
A great deal of thouglit was given over tl)e year abolit tli¢ future of GMCT and oui. dii'ection of travel. Ti'ustees
received tlie I'esignatioii of Olir Facililatoi. and slie left our einployment at tlie close of the year. We expi'essed
oiir thaiiks for her work and wis11 her well in all that the future holds for her.
Trustees were deligl)ted tliat tl)e Reverend Alan Keniiedy accepted our offei. lo take up Ilie post of Facililatoi. for
GMCT and we look forward witli working well willi Alan in re-eslablishing the presence of GMCT across Ilie
County and in oui. work with the Presidents, Group and the Denoiiiinalioi)al E¢iii)ienical Officers.
We fiiiislied the year confident Iliat we had made sonie important and good decision tliat will energise our work
going foi'ward iiito 2025 and beyond.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REI PORT- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FinAneiAI revieiv
The results for the year under review Are set OLIt in Ilie Statement of Finaiicial Activities on page 6.
The Triistees prepai'ed a biidget in 2023 for tlie ensiiing year to 31 December 2024 and the results are
broadly inline ilierewith.
Subscriptions froin meinber denominations of £27,035 for 2024 were collecled (2023.. £23.385) with
fees foi. Inembei's ii)creasing by £5 per Parish (14tr/0 on average) to catch up with cost inflation after several
years of no inGrease
Tl)e Cliarity's reserves as at 31 Deceinber 2024 were £35,324 (2023.. £33.204) and tliese are considered
sufficient lo eiisui'e the Charity's continuing activities.
Tlie Chai'ity's detailed financiRI position as at 31 Decembei. 2024 is Set out in the Balance Sheet on page 5.
Reserves Policy
It is not the intention of the GMCT to acclimulale undesignated resei'ves. Monies given to GMCT al'e to be
used for tlie fulfiliiient of our stated piirpose. GMCT will seek to liold in its geiieral r¢serve5 at leas¢ 500/0
of ils likely annual expenditure.
There was a higher than expected surplus in the year due to staffing vaGancies.
Strueture* governAnce And management
The Chai'ity was governed by an original constitution adopted on 28 September 1973. Tliis was replaced by
a fuitl)er constitution (tl)e 2012 Constitution) wliicli was adopted by the Charity's Annual Asseiiibly
(AGM} 011 30 October 2012. The 2012 Constitution ivas further ainended on I S January 2013 and a copy
is available to interested parties on reqliest or online.
Tlie Charity is goveriied by Ineiiibers at eacli Anniial Asseinbly and between times by tlie Trustees as listed
oil page l.
Approved by the Triistees And signed by:
Signed..
Bishop Mark Davies- Chair and Trustee
Dale

GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHER
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THC YEAR ENDED 31 DECEI MBER 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accoLints of the chai'ity for the year ended 31 December
2024, wliicl) are set out on pages 5 to 8. My work has been undertaken so tliat I niight carry out an
Independent Exainination of the accounts in accordaiice with tl)e General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners.
Responsibilitieg #nd bASiS of report
The trustees are i'esponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the r¢quireinents of the
Cliai'ities Act 2011 (Ilie Act). The triistees consider that an aiidit is not reqiiii'ed for the year ended 31
Deceinber 2024 linder section 144(2) of tl)e Act and tliat an Independent Exaininatioii is appropriate.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts cari'ied out under section 145 of the Act
and in carrying oiit my examination I have followed all the applicable DireGtions given by the Charity
Coiniiiission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent ex2miner's statement
I l)ave coinpleted iiiy exainination. I confirin tl)at no significant Inatters liave come to my attention in
¢oiinection with tlle exainination which give Ine cause to believe that in any material i'espect..
{ l) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or
{2) the accoiints do not accoi'd with Ihose I'e¢oi'ds' or
(3) the accounts do i)ot coniply witl) tl)e applicable requirements concerning tl)e form and conteiit of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regiilations 2008 otl)ei' than aiiy requirement
that the accounts give a "true and fair view which is not a mattel. considered as part of an
Independent Exatnination.
I have no concei'ns and have coine aci'oss no other matlei's in connection with the exainination to wliich
attention slioiild be drawn in ol'der to enable a proper understanding of tlie accounts to be reached.
Signed..
Nicola Law Bsc FCA
34 Inveraray Avenue
Blackrod
Greater Manchester
BL6 5UQ
Date

GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHER
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DEI CEMBER 2024
31112124
31112123
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
375
625
CURRENT ASSETS
Investments
Trade Debtors
Prepayiiieiils and Accrued Income
Cash at bank
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
9,003
15,100
555
13,293
37,951
9,003
16,310
678
8,549
34,540
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Pension Creditor
Accrlials
HMRC Payroll
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
202
1,282
477
1,961
2,558
440
2,998
NET CURRENT ASSETSI(LIABILITIES)
34,953
32.579
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
35,328
33,204
FINANCED BY:
Unrestricted fund:
General
35.327
33,204
35,327
33,204
Appi'oved by the Trustees Xiid signed by:
Signed..
Bishop Mark Davies - Cliair and Trustee
Date

GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHER
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STATEI MENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31112124
31112123
Note
Incoming resoui'ees:
Incoine from charitable activities
27,035
23,385
Oilier income
1.693
1,921
Investment income
451
410
Total incomiiig resources
29,179
25,716
Resourees used:
Charitable activities
25,583
28,944
Governance costs
1,473
1,363
Total resources used
27,056
30,307
Net incomingl(outgoing) resourees
2,123
(4,591)
Fund balAnces brought forwai'd
33.204
37,795
Fujid balances earried foi'ward
35,327
33.204

The notes form pai't of Iliese financial stateinents
GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHER
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NOTES TO THE REI PORTS AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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31112123
Note
l Taiigible fixed assets
Cost
As at 01 January 2023
Additions
As at 31 Deceinber 2023
Depreciation
As at 01 January 2023
Chai'ge foi. year
As at 31 Deceillbei. 2023
Net bool( values
As at 31 December 2023
4,238
4,238
4,238
4,238
3,613
250
3,863
3,363
250
3,613
375
625
Tangible fixed asset5 primarily consists of office and coniputer equipiiient.
Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided at 250/0 on a straight line basis in order to write off
each asset over its estiinated economic useful life.
2 Income from charitable activities
Contributions from Ineinber deiioininations
27,035
23,385
27,035
23,385
Conlributioiis from Ineinber deiioininations are recognised in the accounts when due, all other income
is in¢luded on a I'eGeivable basis insofai. as the ainoiints al'e quantifiable and the likeliliood of receipt is
sufficiently reliable.
3 Other income
Einployment allowance
1,693
1.921
,693
1,921
4 Investment income
Bank interest
Incoine from investinenls
23
387
451
451
410
Total incoming resources
29,179
25,716

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GREI ATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES TOGETHIR
NOTES TO THII Rli PORTS AND ACCOU]YTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31112124
31112123
Note
5 ChAritAble activities
Einployinent costs
Dues and subscriptions
Insuraiice
Chai'itable Donations
Oilier meeting costs
Bank cliarges
Depreciation charge for the year
23,537
761
685
26,316
1,482
685
279
71
250
106
105
250
25,583
28,944
Charitable &ctivities expenditlzre comprises those costs iiicurred by the charity in the delivery of its
activities and sei'vices for its beneficiaries.
6 Governance costs
Professional fees
1.473
1,363
1,473
,363
Goveriiance costs include ihe costs attributable Éo the charity's coinpliance with coiistitutional and
statutory requirements, including strategic Inanageinent, trustees, meetings and i'eimbursed expenses.
TotAI resources used
27,056
30,307
All expeiiditiire is recogiiised once thei'e is a legal or coi)structive obligation to that expenditui'e, it is
probable settlement is required and th¢ amouiit can be measured i'eliably. All costs are allocated to the
applicable expenditLlI'e heading that &ggi'egate similar costs to that categoiy.
All resoiirces expended are incliisive of irircoverable VA T.