SORTED CHURCH
The Charity operates under a Bishop's Mission Order as a fresh expression of church ministering in the Anglican tradition to young people in north Bradford.
Objects
1. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUNG ADULTS (UP TO AGE TWENTY FIVE) WHO ATTEND OR ARE ASSOCIATED WITH IMMANUEL COLLEGE, IDLE AND HANSON SCHOOL, BRADFORD AND AMONG THOSE LIVING IN THE PARISHES OF BOLTON, ST JAMES, ECCLESHILL, ST LUKE, GREENGATES, ST JOHN, IDLE, HOLY TRINITY; THORPE EDGE, ST JOHN AND WROSE, ST CUTHBERT.2. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUNG ADULTS (UP TO AGE TWENTY FIVE), IN PARTICULAR FOR THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE BY PROVIDING A RANGE OF IN SCHOOL SUPPORT, OUT OF SCHOOL SOCIAL EVENTS, SMALL GROUP SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND ADVICE SERVICES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.3. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, ESPECIALLY OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUNG ADULTS (UP TO AGE TWENTY FIVE), AMONG THOSE LIVING IN THE PARISHES OF BOLTON, ST JAMES, ECCLESHILL, ST LUKE, GREENGATES, ST JOHN, IDLE, HOLY TRINITY; THORPE EDGE, ST JOHN AND WROSE, ST CUTHBERT, AND THE IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £29,452 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted and restricted funds increasing to £51,361. The trustees aim to maintain six months of operating costs in reserve, holding free reserves of £14,307 at year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to have 6 months operating costs in reserve.” — page 5
“The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £1,160 (2024: £2,280).” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- THE VENERABLE ANDREW JOLLEYchair
- David Heane
- REV Tracy Amanda Milne
- Vicky Louise Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £63k | £34k |
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £30k |
| 31/12/2023 | £29k | £37k |
| 31/12/2022 | £36k | £51k |
| 31/12/2021 | £50k | £64k |
Common questions
Is SORTED CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £29,452 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted and restricted funds increasing to £51,361. The trustees aim to maintain six months of operating costs in reserve, holding free reserves of £14,307 at year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/12/2025 | £20k | SORTED Wellbeing Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2022 | £10k | Sorted Friday night drop-in sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2019 | £10k | Little Thrivers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/08/2016 | £10k | SORTED Development Plan |