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Andrew P Walker 30 The Avenue Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS5 6PD
18[th] Dec 2025
REPORT OF MIDDLESBROUGH COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST March 2024 – March 2025
Middlesbrough Community Church (MCC) has during this past year pursued the objects of ‘The Middlesbrough Community Church Trust’ which was first established in September 1981 and formally known as ‘The Kingdom Life Trust’. The number of trustees remained at four. Their primary purpose was to ensure the objectives and aims of the Trust were carried out and described in the Trust deed as follows: ‘to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrines set out in the fourth schedule of the Trust and the worship of God both locally and in other areas.’
A brief description of the past year’s activity is set out below:
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Weekly meetings have been conducted throughout the year for worship, preaching, teaching and supporting the local Christian community that meets as Middlesbrough Community Church (formally known as St Aidan’s Community Church). The meetings are available on Zoom for those who can’t attend in person.
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Various mid week home group and social meetings have been run to build the church community.
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As part of the university “freshers week” the church joined with other local Christians to host an outreach and introduction event.
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Christian literature including bibles have been freely given to those who need them to support their connection with the Christian Faith.
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Training sessions on child protection and vulnerable adults has been provided to increase the safeguarding skills of the Church volunteers and wider congregation. We participated in Safeguarding Sunday and ensured that there is a clear safeguarding strategy.
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To aid cross cultural connection various social groups and events have taken place to support multicultural Christian relationships and help non-UK families socialise, find support and become accustomed to UK culture. This has included practical provision.
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Tuesday morning prayer meeting with local church leaders. This includes many churches from across Teesside.
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The church is an active participant in the “Transforming Teesside Together” movement which is a grouping of local churches of many denominations. Its purpose is to help unify the churches on Teesside and see Christ glorified in our area. As part of this work, the
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church has actively and financially supported “Festival Teesside” which was a free music and activity event held during the summer in Stewart Park. The event was open to all and many thousands of people attended and were able to have fun as well as hear the gospel message.
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Children and young people ministries (ages 3 to 15) have been expanding as more families have joined the church. The Sunday morning meetings are aimed at encouraging, developing and nurturing young people in their Christian faith.
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MCC has partnered with the ‘Message Trust’ to see our older Youth develop in evangelism and discipleship skills and we have hosted “The Scattering” which was a week long event for Christian Youth from across the UK.
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The Middlesbrough Foodbank operates a drop-in collection centre one day per week within the St. Aidan’s building and is being supported by members of the congregation.
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As part of our Christmas celebration, food was offered to the local community after the Christmas day service. This was the 32[nd] year that this or something similar has been organised to support the homeless and lonely.
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“Messy Church” children’s group run by members of MCC has continued to offer free craft, story and singing time once a month for Primary aged children and families from the Church and local community.
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The hall and buildings were used to serve the family of the church and there were a number of private hire events.
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We have been privileged to host a Romanian church who rent our side hall on a Sunday afternoon. This has been a good relationship and we are looking for it to develop.
The Trustees meet regularly to ensure that the trust funds are spent appropriately to further the aims outlined above, that the accounts are annually, independently reviewed and that they are invested wisely as a resource for future plans. Meetings are chaired and formally structured with minutes written and kept for future reference.
Yours faithfully,
Andrew Walker
Andrew P Walker M.A. CEng MIMechE Chair of Middlesbrough Community Church Trust
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MIDDLESBROUGH COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST Statement of Income and Expenditure For the Financial Year April 2024 to March 2025
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| INCOME | £ |
| Regular Giving | 96,252 |
| One Off Gifts | 3,983 |
| Grants | 0 |
| Gifts to Specific Causes | 905 |
| Trading Income | 6,035 |
| Other Income | 500 |
| Total Income | 107,675 |
| EXPENDITURE | |
| Staffing Costs | 62,250 |
| Lease & Utilities | 24,283 |
| Waste & Insurance | 6,442 |
| Buildings, Maintenance & Security | 13,541 |
| Subscriptions | 2,473 |
| Office Running Costs | 2,800 |
| Office Equipment | 0 |
| Operational Costs | 7,065 |
| Conferences | 150 |
| Bank Charges, Interests and Fees | 0 |
| Discipleship / Teaching | 200 |
| Family & Pastoral Care | 2,337 |
| Social Actions | 330 |
| Kids & Youth Work | 2,131 |
| Evangelism | 6,871 |
| Mission Teams | 2,078 |
| Total Expenditure | 132,950 |
| Surplus/(Loss) | -25,275 |
| Reconciliation of Funds: | £ |
| Bank Accounts and Cash Opening Balances: | |
| Virgin Money | 30,338 |
| Savings A/C Yorkshire Bank | 19,120 |
| Green Pastures Savings | 10,000 |
| Petty Cash | 89 |
| Total | 59,546 |
| Add: Total Income | 107,675 |
| Less Total Expenditure | -132,950 |
| Funds at 31 March 2025 | 34,271 |
| Bank Accounts and Cash Closing Balances: | |
| Current A/C Virgin Money | 24,182 |
| Savings A/C Yorkshire Bank | 0 |
| Green Pastures Savings | 10,000 |
| Petty Cash | 89 |
| Total Funds at 31 March 2025 | 34,271 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Middlesbrough Community Church ~~ee~~ On accounts for the year March 2025 Charity no 511864 ended (if any) ~~eeeee~~ Set out on pages Page 3 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) ~~Pt~~ Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
Independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Susana Sargeant Date: 13/01/2026 ~~— Co~~ Name: Susana Sargeant ~~a~~
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Relevant professional Postgraduate Certificate in Charity Finance & Accountancy qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Give here brief details of None any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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