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Registered number: NI623785
Charity number: 100831




REDEEMER CENTRAL
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

 
REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 

CONTENTS



Page
Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees and advisers
1
Trustees' report
2 - 7
Independent examiner's report
8 - 9
Statement of financial activities
10
Balance sheet
11 - 12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 24

 
REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


Trustees
  
C McConnell (resigned 31 July 2024)
D Armstrong (resigned 31 October 2025)
G Mitchell
D Saunders (resigned 31 October 2025)
K I Mulholland
Mr Ian Wasson (resigned 1 July 2025)
S Adebambo (appointed 1 July 2025)
J D Anderson (appointed 1 July 2025)
W J Griffin (appointed 8 September 2025)
A McCartney (appointed 1 July 2025)
S Webb (appointed 1 July 2025)
K A Kearney (appointed 1 July 2025, resigned 1 October 2025)

Company registered number

NI623785

Charity registered number

100831

Registered office

101 Donegall StreetBelfastBT1 2FJ

Independent Examiner

UHY Hacker Young FitchSuite 2.06Custom HouseCustom House SquareBelfastBT1 3ET

Bankers

The Co-operative Bank plcP.O.Box 1011 Balloon StreetManchesterM60 4EP

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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
  
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company for the 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a Directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019). 
 

Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
 

Objectives and activities
 

a. Policies and objectives
 

Redeemer Central is a church community passionate about Jesus and committed to seeing transformation in the city of Belfast and beyond. The objects of Redeemer Central are set out in the company’s articles of association and are summarised as follows:

(a) to advance the Christian faith in Belfast and beyond; 
(b) to relieve aged persons and persons in conditions of need, hardship, sickness or distress arising therefrom whether in connection with housing or accommodation or shelter or any purpose (whether by way of loan, gift, the provision of accommodation or shelter or in any other way), in Belfast and in such other parts of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the world as the directors may from time to time think fit. 
(c) to advance education whether of children (above or below compulsory school age) or of adults.
 

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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Objectives and activities (continued)

b. Strategies for achieving objectives
 

During the year, in pursuit of these objectives, Redeemer Central has continued to hold public Sunday morning gatherings at 101 Donegall Street, at which everyone is welcome. Time is spent in sung worship and scriptural teaching is provided. We also have a kids programme which runs during this time that is for all primary school aged children, and our post-primary young people gather together as Redeemer:Youth. 

In addition to our Sunday gatherings, we have mid-week Table groups, which are local community expressions of Redeemer Central that meet in various locations throughout the city. They seek to serve the spiritual or physical needs of their community and church community. 

During the year 2024-25 we at Redeemer Central have continued to outwork our vision as a church community - to contribute to the life of Belfast City, to serve and bless it, and help to see it flourish. 

One of the biggest challenges we faced in 2024 - 2025 was upgrading our kitchen facilities to make them fit for purpose. We set ourselves the goal to completely refurbish and install a new, professional-grade kitchen to allow the current activities of Redeemer and 101 Community to both continue and expand even further. Through various grants and as a community we raised just over £46k to fully refurbish our kitchen. We did a number of fundraising events and challenges from sea swims to mountain hikes as well as an auction night! It was amazing to see the community come together to reach our target. A huge thank you to all of you who made this possible! Work commenced on our kitchen in November 2024 and was completed by January 2025.

Redeemer Central has continued to provide food and other essentials to families in need through its Farmbox initiative, whereby volunteers buy and deliver groceries on a fortnightly basis to a number of households in Northern Ireland.  We also provided toy vouchers to families in need over Christmas.

Redeemer continued its initiative - The Long Table - on a weekly basis to provide a social space for people in the community to share a free meal together.  The Long Table serves marginalised families in Belfast and the surrounding areas including the homeless, refugee and asylum seeker families, families living in hostels, and families from socioeconomic deprived areas.

Redeemer Central has also opened up its building at 101 Donegall St to host grassroots charities that align with our vision and values to support marginalised groups.  This included a Women's Group - Anaka Collective - supporting vulnerable women in the city, particularly those from asylum seeker and refugee communities.

As our leadership team has reflected on this year, our hearts are full of gratitude. God’s faithfulness has sustained us through change, challenge, and growth. His presence continues to be our anchor and our joy. We are thankful for every person in our community — for their generosity, prayers, time, and faithfulness. Redeemer would not be what it is without their continued commitment to the way of Jesus and to one another. 

It is our privilege to serve as board members and leaders, and we look forward to developing even more opportunities for shared input, participation, and co-operation as we journey together.
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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Objectives and activities (continued)

 
 

c. Grant-making policies
 

Gifts to external organisations and individuals are considered by the Trustees on the basis of need and fulfilment of the charitable objectives of Redeemer Central, and due regard is given to affordability
 

d. Volunteers
 

The work of Redeemer Central relies on the commitment and hard work of its valued staff, as well as its many volunteers. The Trustees wish to take this opportunity to thank all staff and volunteers for their continued service and dedication.
 

e. Main activities undertaken to further the company's purposes for the public benefit
 

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
 

Achievements and performance
 

Financial review
 

a. Going concern
 

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
 

b. Reserves policy
 

The Trustees review the charity’s reserves policy regularly and aim to retain sufficient reserves for the foreseeable needs of the church. There are three categories of reserves held:

Restricted Funds arise where gifts or grants are received for specific purposes as outlined by the donor. Expenditure is distributed in line with these requirements. As at 31 March 2025, restricted funds of £49,511 were held.

Designated Funds arise primarily following special Gift Day offerings, following which a specific proportion of the funds may be earmarked by the Elders and Trustees for a particular purpose. Budgets are prepared and the expenditure is disbursed in line with these budgets.  Designated funds can also arise when fixed assets are purchased from restricted funding received, provided the purchase of the assets discharges the restriction.  In these cases, the net book value of the assets will generally be shown within designated funds throughout the useful economic life of the assets. As at 31 March 2025, the balance held within designated funds was £16,265.  

Unrestricted/Free/General Funds are undesignated and the charity’s policy is to maintain the free funds, excluding fixed assets, at a level of between one and three months of normal expenditure. This level of free reserves is deemed necessary in order to withstand any unexpected expenditure requirements and ensure that the charity can continue operating for a period of time in the event of a significant drop in income. This would give time for alternative sources of funding to be sought by the Elders and Trustees, and the charity’s options to be considered.
 

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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Financial review (continued)

c. Review of financial performance
 

Overall, the Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025 reflects a net increase in funds of £8,070, leading to total funds carried forward of £57,599. The closing net assets include restricted funds of £49,511, designated funds of £16,265 and unrestricted funds of £35,139. 

Redeemer Central is reliant on the support of individual donors in order to fund its activities, and could not survive without the continued generosity of its people. During the year ended 31 March 2025 giving amounted to £50,912 and Gift Aid claimed thereon totalled a further £14,321. Together these accounted for approximately 43% of the charity’s total income.

The Trustees wish to sincerely thank all those who have provided donations to Redeemer Central during the year.

Our largest area of expenditure has of course been in relation to our church gatherings. £74,925 (2024 - £73,580) was incurred in order to facilitate our Sunday and mid-week gatherings. This included the salaries of the charity’s employees, rental charges for the use of 101 Donegall Street, the cost of heating oil, electricity charges, water charges, expenditure on visiting speakers, building maintenance costs, liability insurance, the cost of books & teaching materials, and various other expenses incurred in running the church.  
 

Structure, governance and management
 

a. Constitution
 

Redeemer Central is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association dated 01 April 2014.  It is a registered charity number NIC100831 with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and is a registered charity number XT28326 with HMRC.

The principal objective of the company is the advancement of the Christian faith in Belfast.
 

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
 

The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association.
 

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
 

The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charity and is governed under its Articles of Association.  The Trustees are responsible for the day to day management of the charity.
 

d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
 

New Trustees are provided with more details of the charity's aims and objectives and are given the opportunity to spend time with the existing Trustees and learn about Trustees responsibilities.
 

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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Structure, governance and management (continued)

e. Financial risk management
 

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

The Trustees have overall responsibility for Redeemer Central's system of internal controls.  Such a system can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance against fraud or error.

A monthly financial reporting system is in place, which allows the financial performance and position of the charity to be monitored and managed by the Elders and Trustees. The Trustees seek to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place and are communicated to all necessary parties in order to mitigate the risks that are faced by the charity.

Appropriate checks are carried out in respect of all staff and volunteers who work with children and other vulnerable groups.

Legal advice is sought on an on-going basis as required in order to satisfy our legal responsibilities, particularly in relation to employment matters.

Insurance cover is in place in respect of all major insurable risks.

The Trustees consider that the system of internal controls that is in place provides Redeemer Central with adequate risk assurance.
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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
 
Structure, governance and management (continued)

 

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
 

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.


The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.


 

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
W J Griffin
Trustee
S Adebambo
Trustee

Date: 16 December 2025

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Redeemer Central

 
I report on the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 10 to 24.


Respective responsibilities of charity Trustees and examiner


As the company's trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the company is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:


examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
 
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
 
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.


Basis of independent examiner's statement


I have examined your company accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.


My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the company 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 you as company trustees concerning any such matters.


My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:


1.
that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006;

2.
that the accounts do not accord with those accounting records;

3.
that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102);

4.
that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.



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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Independent examiner's statement


I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.


This report is made solely to the company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 65(3)(a) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and regulations made under section 66 of that ActMy work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.


Signed: Scott McCullough                        Dated: 16 December 2025

Scott McCullough FCA     Chartered Accountants Ireland

UHY Hacker Young Fitch
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2.06
Custom House
Custom House Square
Belfast
BT1 3ET
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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)


 
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Note
        £
        £
        £
        £

Income from:







Donations and legacies

3

113,786

15,000

128,786

124,480
 
Charitable activities

4

23,428

-

23,428

20,237
 
Total income
137,214
15,000
152,214
144,717
Expenditure on:







Charitable activities

5

114,687

2,280

116,967

112,030
 
Total expenditure
114,687
2,280
116,967
112,030

Net income

  

22,527

12,720

35,247

32,687
 
Transfers between funds

 14 

(20,500)

20,500

-

-
 
Net movement in funds
  
2,027
33,220
35,247
32,687

Reconciliation of funds:

  





Total funds brought forward

  

49,377

16,291

65,668

32,981
 
Net movement in funds

  

2,027

33,220

35,247

32,687
 
Total funds carried forward
  
51,404
49,511
100,915
65,668

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 13 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: NI623785


 
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025


2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 10 
47,778
6,801

  
47,778
6,801

Current assets
  

Debtors
 11 
7,148
4,118

Cash at bank and in hand
  
55,074
64,947

  
62,222
69,065

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 12 
(9,085)
(10,198)

Net current assets 
  
 
 
53,137
 
 
58,867

Total assets less current liabilities
  
100,915
65,668

Net assets excluding pension asset 
  
100,915
65,668

Total net assets 
  
100,915
65,668


Charity funds
  

Restricted funds
 14 
49,511
16,291

Unrestricted funds
 14 
51,404
49,377

Total funds
  
100,915
65,668

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

W J Griffin
Trustee
S Adebambo
Trustee

Date: 16 December 2025

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REDEEMER CENTRAL
 
(A company limited by guarantee)


 
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025


The notes on pages 13 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1.


General information

Redeemer Central is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated and registered in Northern Ireland under Company Registration Number NI623785. It is a registered charity number NIC100831 with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and is a registered charity number XT28326 with HMRC.

The charitable company's registered office is situated at 101 Donegall Street, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 2FJ. 

The charitable company's principal activity continued to be the advancement of the Christian faith. 

The members of the company are the subscribers as listed in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the company.


2.Accounting policies

  
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Redeemer Central meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

  
2.2

Going concern

The company's charitable activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Trustee's Report. 

The Charity meets its day to day working capital requirements through its voluntary income.  The current economic conditions create some uncertainty over the levels of funding that will be available for future periods, although the Trustees are of the opinion that the Charity's activities for generating funds will continue to provide adequate funds

The Trustee's have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.  Accordingly the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual reports and accounts.

  
2.3

Income

All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

Gifts in kind donated for distribution are included at valuation and recognised as income when they are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold.

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.4

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company and include project management carried out at Headquarters.

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with the administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

 
2.5

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £200 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably. 

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings
-
5 years (estimated useful life)
Computer equipment
-
3 years (estimated useful life)
Other fixed assets
-
5 years (estimated useful life)

  
2.6

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.  Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.7

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.


2.8

Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

  
2.9

Financial instruments

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

  
2.10

Pensions

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company to the fund in respect of the year.

  
2.11

Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3.

Income from donations and legacies




Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £
        £
 



Donations

77,465

-

77,465

Grants

22,000

15,000

37,000

Gift Aid Income

14,321

-

14,321



113,786
15,000
128,786




Unrestricted funds
2024
Restricted funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £
        £



Donations

72,178

-

72,178

Grants

20,000

16,290

36,290

Gift Aid Income

16,012

-

16,012



108,190
16,290
124,480


4.

Income from charitable activities



Unrestricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £



Advancement of Education

-

-

Advancement of Religion

12,565

12,565

Relief of Hardship

10,863

10,863

Total 2025


23,428
23,428

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

4.Income from charitable activities (continued)



Unrestricted funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £



Advancement of Education

402

402

Advancement of Religion

11,124

11,124

Relief of Hardship

8,711

8,711

Total 2024


20,237
20,237


5.

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities


Summary by fund type




Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
2025
        £
        £
        £




Advancement of Education

5,408

-

5,408

Advancement of Religion

104,714

2,280

106,994

Relief of Hardship

4,565

-

4,565



114,687
2,280
116,967



Unrestricted funds
2024
Total
2024
        £
        £



Advancement of Education

5,822

5,822

Advancement of Religion

98,163

98,163

Relief of Hardship

8,045

8,045



112,030
112,030

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6.

Analysis of expenditure by activities




Activities undertaken directly
2025
Support costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £
        £




Advancement of Education

5,408

-

5,408

Advancement of Religion

56,896

50,098

106,994

Relief of Hardship

4,564

-

4,564



66,868
50,098
116,967






Activities undertaken directly
2024
Grant funding of activities
2024
Support costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £
        £
        £





Advancement of Education

5,822

-

-

5,822

Advancement of Religion

44,701

6,332

47,130

98,163

Relief of Hardship

8,044

-

-

8,044



58,567
6,332
47,130
112,030


Analysis of direct costs



Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £



Staff costs

31,930

29,023
 
Direct charitable costs

11,230

10,123
 
Building costs

7,771

4,149
 
Crisis relief expenditure

1,542

3,037
 
Justice Fund expenditure

1,130

1,775
 
Farmbox expenditure

11,243

7,227
 
Stay and Play expenditure

-

577
 
The Long Table expenditure

2,023

2,656
 


66,869
58,567

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6.Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs



Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £



Staff costs

19,574

13,251
 
Depreciation

4,621

2,590
 
Direct charitable costs

4,045

3,985
 
Other support costs

640

701
 
Building costs

14,407

19,806
 
Other costs

49

197
 
Sundry expenses

1,908

989
 
Governance costs

4,854

5,611
 


50,098
47,130


7.

Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £1,576 (2024 - £1,530), and accountancy fees of £2,041 (2024 - £3,142).

8.



Staff costs


2025
2024
£
£


Wages and salaries
50,004
41,118

Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
1,500
1,158

51,504
42,276

The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows:


2025
2024

No.
No.


Employees
3
3

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

Details relating to the remuneration of key management personnel are disclosed in Note 19 of the financial statements.


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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

9.


Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL).

During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).


10.


Tangible fixed assets




Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£


Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2024
20,134
6,818
18,004
44,956

Additions
45,598
-
-
45,598


At 31 March 2025

65,732
6,818
18,004
90,554


Depreciation

At 1 April 2024
15,196
5,815
17,144
38,155

Charge for the year
3,685
522
413
4,620


At 31 March 2025

18,881
6,337
17,557
42,775


Net book value


At 31 March 2025
46,851
481
447
47,779


At 31 March 2024
4,938
1,003
860
6,801


11.



Debtors


2025
2024
£
£


Due within one year

Trade debtors
945
600

Other debtors
4,932
2,355

Prepayments and accrued income
1,271
1,163

7,148
4,118

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12.



Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year


2025
2024
£
£


Other taxation and social security
1,700
1,456

Other creditors
290
1,897

Accruals and deferred income
7,095
6,845

9,085
10,198


13.



Financial instruments


2025
£

Financial assets

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
55,074


Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise of cash at the bank.

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14.

Statement of funds


Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 1 April 2024
£
Income
£
Expenditure
£
Transfers in/out
£
Balance at 31 March 2025
£

Unrestricted funds






Designated funds







Justice Fund

2,979

1,430

(1,000)

(2,249)

1,160
 
Crisis Relief

968

2,450

(1,542)

(590)

1,286
 
The Long Table

2,016

6,982

(2,023)

(2,431)

4,544
 
Stay and Play

253

-

-

(253)

-
 
Farmbox

347

11,908

(11,243)

(171)

841
 
Lesser Heard

402

-

-

(402)

-
 
Subsidised Hire

803

-

-

(803)

-
 
Building Fund

-

14,450

(2,914)

(3,102)

8,434
 



7,768
37,220
(18,722)
(10,001)
16,265

General funds







General Fund

41,609

99,994

(95,965)

(10,499)

35,139
 
Total Unrestricted funds




49,377

137,214

(114,687)

(20,500)

51,404

Restricted funds







Grants

16,291

15,000

(2,280)

20,500

49,511
 

Total of funds


65,668
152,214
(116,967)
-
100,915

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

15.

Summary of funds


Summary of funds - current year

Balance at 1 April 2024
£
 
Income
£
 
Expenditure
£
 
Transfers in/out
£
 
Balance at 31 March 2025
£
 
Designated funds

7,768

37,220

(18,722)

(10,001)

16,265
 
General funds

41,609

99,994

(95,965)

(10,499)

35,139
 
Restricted funds

16,291

15,000

(2,280)

20,500

49,511
 


65,668
152,214
(116,967)
-
100,915


16.

Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
2025
Restricted funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
        £
        £
        £



Tangible fixed assets

4,558

43,220

47,778

Current assets

55,931

6,292

62,223

Creditors due within one year

(9,085)

-

(9,085)

Total 


51,404
49,512
100,916



Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
2024
Restricted funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
        £
        £
        £



Tangible fixed assets

6,801

-

6,801

Current assets

52,775

16,290

69,065

Creditors due within one year

(10,198)

-

(10,198)

Total 

49,378
16,290
65,668

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REDEEMER CENTRAL

(A company limited by guarantee)
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

17.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered Trust. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the Trust and amounted to £1,500 (2024: £1,158). Contributions totalling £290 (2024 £240) were payable to the Trust at the balance sheet date.


18.


Operating lease commitments

At 31 March 2025 the company had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
5,910
4,857

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
23,639
19,429

Later than 5 years
38,145
33,596

67,694
57,882



19.


Related party transactions

Two of the company's directors, David Armstrong and Daniel Saunders were employed by Redeemer Central during the year. The total remuneration paid to David Armstrong was £31.000 (2024: £28,180) and employer contributions of £930 (2024: £845) were paid to a defined contribution pension scheme on his behalf. The total remuneration paid to Daniel Saunders was £14,718 (2024: £8,925) and employer contributions of £442 (2024: £268) were paid to a defined contribution pension scheme on his behalf.  These directors were not involved in decision-making with respect to their own remuneration. Remuneration has been paid in accordance with the provisions of Article 7.2 of the company's Articles of Association.


20.


Controlling party

The charity is under the control of the Board of Trustees who are also Directors of Redeemer Central.

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