Registered number.. 03188754 Charity number: 1056661 BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD {A company limited by guarantee) UNAUDITED TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD {A company limited by guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and adminislralive details of the company, its Trustees and advisers Trustees, report 2-10 Independent examinerfs report Slalement of financial activities 12 Balance sheet 13 Statement of cash flows 14 Notes lo the financial statements 15-33
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES ANO ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Trustees Revd E A McNeil l D Rogers (resigned 21 March 20251 M R Mcmaster C A R Ramdas-Ftarsia M T Gowen C R Ch8dwell P Gatling B McAree Company registered number 03188754 Charity registered number 1056661 Registered office Network House 174 - 178 Barford Street Digbeth Birmingham B5 7EP Company secretary A D Galling E E Harris Independent Examiner Crowe U.K. LLP Chartered Accountants Black Country House Rounds Green Road Oldbury Wesl Midlands B69 2DG Bankers The Co-operative Bank Skelmersdale WN8 6GH Solicitors Gowling WLG Two Snowhill Birmingham B4 6WR Page 1
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee} TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company for the year 1 January 2025 10 31 December 2025. The Annual Report seNes the purposes of both a trustees. report and a directors, r&port under company law. The Iruslees confirm that the Annual Report and financial slalemenls of the charitable company comply with the current stalulory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable lo charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191. Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report Tequired of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors, Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted. Structure, Governance & Management Govemlng Document The organisalion is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 19th April 1996 and registered as a charity on 9th December 1992. The company was established under a Memorandum of AssocialioN which established the objectives and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, trustees are required lo contribute an amount not exceeding £10 per trustee. Recruitment & Appointment of Management Committee The directors of the company are also charity Iruslees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's articles are known as the company members. Since company members are also appointed as directors the board ensures that when admitting new company members il lakes into account the contribution lo the skills mix and balance of the board as a whole. A review of the composition of the Iruslees was undertaken in 2019 and il was decided lo expand composition in the following years. Trustees are recruited by word of mouth and by directly approaching people with the necessary and complimentary skills lo support the values and objectives of the charity. Trustee Induction & Tralnlng The Iruslees reviewed the induction process, making some minor irnprovemenls in 2024. The process covers the following.. a brief history of the organisation and ils plans for development", a summary of the legal responsibilities for directors and Iruslees,. statements of the current financial position with reference lo the last Iwelve months and projections for the following twelve months, future plans and objectives, the decision-making process,. the organisalion's relationship with Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland. Recruitment of new Iruslees has maintained a priority. Organlsational Structure Birmingham Vineyard is supported by the Board of Trustees who are responsible for policy decisions, and who regularly inleracl with the Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor. A lermly lunch meeting also happens with all stsff. The Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor meet and consult with the Pastoral Team and Adminislralion Teams throughout the year, lo encourage best practice within the management team and a¢livilies of the organisation. Decision Making The Senior Pastor and Pastoral Team are responsible for all mallers related lo the spiritual guidance and leadership of the church and the Iruslees have specific responsibility for employment, policy making and major financial decisions and Commitments. During 2025 the charity employed two senior pastors and eighteen other full and part lime roles. Page 2
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Rlsk Management The trustees and staff have conducl8d a review of the major risks to which the charity is axposed. A risk register has been established and is updated al least annually. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established lo miligale the risks faced by the charity. Procedures are in place lo ensure Compliance with health and safely of staff, volunteers and visitors in accordance with all of the activities the charity is engaged in. These procedures are reviewed annually lo ensure that they continue lo meet the needs of the charity. Ongoing staff training, health and safely inspections and fire risk assessments happen as per policy. All our systems were reviewed where necessary. Affiliatlons The charity is affiliated lo the Association of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland. This is an association of over 140 Churches in the UK. The registered office for VCUKI is- Vineyard Churches UK and Iland Unil 8 K3 Business Park 200 Clough Road Hull HU5 1SN Charity No 1099748 Company No 4839046 The Association provides spiritual advice, support and training for the pastors of the church bul rt has no legal or structural authority over the organisalion. Membership of the Association of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland has no impact on the charity's operating policies or plans for development. Objectivas and actlvltles To demonslrale primarily {but not exclusively) in the city of Birmingham and the surrounding area the truth, efecliveness and authenlicily of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by.. The furtherance of religious or secular public education The advancernenl of the Christian faith including missionary activities in the United Kingdom and overseas and a150 including bul not limited lo the planting of new churches and sites The relief of the poor, needy, sick and elderty Such other charitable objects for the benefit of such other charitable bodies and institutions as the Injslees shall in their absolute discretion see fit Charity Aims and the Difference it Seeks to Make Birmingham Vineyard is committed lo demonstrating what il means lo follow Jesus Christ through practically serving the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of people in ils local communities, the City of Birmingham and surrounding areas, specifically in line with the objectives and activities of the org8nisalion. Through this investment it aims to be a calalysl tor positive change within the City of Birmingham and surrounding areas. Page 3
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Charity Objectives for the Coming Year The development of Sunday services and associated ministries. The development of existing sites and small groups. To plant many new small groups, and a new site within the year. The support and training of the staff team. The expansion, development, and training of the volunteer workforce. To support church members in their personal and spiritual development. Continued positive engagement with the communities it serves. The support and development of other charities, churches, areas, and regions. Development of existing international partnerships. To increase diversity among volunteer teams. Strategy and Activities that Contrlbute to Achieving Objectives The dèvelopment of Sunday services and associated ministries. Regular meetings between the Senior Pastors and Sile Pastors, lo provide vision and training for shaping Sunday services. Strategic planning of sermon series, and preaching training events lo equip preachers. Recruilmenl and training of volunteers for the following Sunday teams.. hospitality, worship, media, kids, and youth. Regular oversight for small group leaders and cluster leaders with a pastoral staff member. Termly All Church Leaders, meetings for in-service training and relationship across all sites and ministries. Mentoring and training for those feeling called to plant new small groups and siles, through personal relationships with staff, and facilitated training programs. The staff leams attend a wide variety of training events and COnferenS, and have aCsS lo mentoring, coaching, and spiritual direction. A wide variety of training events for volunteers, alongside oversight and relationships with staff. Developing courses and facililaling events that contribute lo personal and spiritual development of members and the wider community. Making the use of the ChUh offices available for hire for other charities, organisalions, and national VCUKI teams and events. Development of international partnerships through financial giving, occasional visits from leaders and monthly mentoring of Charity leaders and Vineyard Church planters in Malawi and Uganda. Ongoing modification to our recruilmenl strategy and training processes lo build culturally diverse volunteer and leadership teams, so as lo accurately reflect our diverse congregation. Public Benefit The Trustees confirm that they complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 201110 have due regard lo the publi¢ benefit guidance published by the Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the Charity. The Chartty Commission in its 'Charilies and Public Benefit" Guidance slates that there are two key principles lo be mel in order lo show that an organisalion's aims are for the public benefit.. firsly, there must benefit and secondly, that the benefit must be lo the public or a section of the public. The Trustees are satisfied that the objectives and activities listed above meet these principles. The public benefit that the charity is providing is by providing lo the City of Birmingham Ibul not exclusively) the truth, effectiveness and authenticity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in practical and spiritual ways through our ministries, events and seNices. Page 4
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Achievements and Performance 2025 Sundays Sunday services have been offered in our four Sunday locations and online every week. We see a continued growth in cultural diversity in all of our sites. There are representatives from the different cultural communities in all areas of Sunday learns.. hospitality, kids and youth work, production, and worship. In an effort lo meet the needs of those who find engaging with a traditional church service challenging, the Charity started a missional project that offers a family and SEND friendly failh-based event. Youth A variety of events and services were held throughout the year to help our youth in their personal development and growth in the Christian fsith. During school terms, young people have mel regularly on Friday nights for 'Friday Night Live, youth church and social events. and consistent youth provision is present al all four Sunday services. In 2025, we have seen a consislenl growth in Friday night attendance. In March, 61 of our youth attended our annual Network Camp church 'sleepover', where they enjoyed fellowship, worship, and a silent disco. In July, over 55 youth allended Dreaming the Impossible IDTII, a national youth gathering of nearly 5,000 attendees from across the UK and Ireland. 20 volunteers from the church accompanied the youth al this event. 10 volunteers from Birmingham Vineyard were also involved in the running of DTI on a br08der scale. In November, we put on our second Youth Weekend Away, 65 young people Iravelling to Kidderminsler for a full weekend of activities, worship and Bible leaching. students and Young Adults The Students and Young Adults ISYAI ministry, for those from ages 18-30, continued lo meet consislenlly. while changing the rhythm and focus of events. From September, the twice monthly S21urday events changed lo both being social events, and we introduced a second Wednesday Gathering, which is a worship and leaching evening. The Students and Young Adults Getaway, organised internally by the SYA Tearn, took place in March, with 60 in allendance. In October, the SYA Team hosted The Big Welcome, an event lo specifically welcome new students lo the city and church, with 50 people in attendance. Ten young adults attended Cause lo Live for, VCUKI'S national young adults conference. Page 5
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limiled by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Kids and Farnilies In 2025, the average weekly attendance was 76 kids aged 0-11 across all of our siles and services. The Kids and Families ministry continued lo produce quality events, while maintaining strong Sunday programmes. Over 120 children and adults attended a Light Party al our Barford Street Venue in November, and 112 for the East Sile Light Party- East Sile continued lo run Messy Church on the first Sunday of the month. This is a hands-on, engaging, family friendly service. Average attendance at thesè events was 76. There were enough babies and toddlers al the City Centre evening service that a creche began in 2025. Stsy and Play is a free, weekly evonl which includes plawng, crafts, singing, and a snack. The programme's strategy of creating an environment where parents are encouraged lo actively participate with the activities alongside their children. while still allowing lime lo gel lo know each other, continues lo be successful. The weekly event saw an average of 16 families engaging the majority of whom are not church members, and who learned of Slay and Play through support workers and word of mouth. Srnall Groups Srllall groups have continued lo meet consistently. The majority of groups meet in person. with some online groups being available. Al the end of 2025 there were 33 small groups, Four groups planted, with six closing. These numbers include small groups serving specific communities including Canlonese-speaking small groups and a group for new and expeclanl mothers. Cluster leaders oversee the small group leaders. They are responsible for supporting small group leaders by being the first point of contact when difficult pastoral or relational needs arise within their groups, and offering guidance around mulliplicalion. They also check in with the small group leaders to make sure they are being cared for and supported. The cluster leaders are supported through a lermly catch-up through their sile pastor and are encouraged lo have someone else they meet with regularly for discipleship and support. There were sixteen cluster leaders supporting the srnall group leaders. Alpha We ran three Alpha courses in 2025 to provide an introduction lo the Christian faith. The courses ran in different parts of the city, and in the course that mel at the City Centre sile, there were co-horts dedicated lo those from a Cantonese and Farsi speaking background. The courses were attended by a total of 50 people. Prayer Initiative5 Pastoral staff continued lo facililale Encounter Nights, focusing on worship and intercessory prayer. We again participated in VCUKI'S prayer initiative .21 Days of Fasting and Prayerf,, along with other churches in the Vineyard movement. As part of this prayer focus. there were daily prompts that people could use in their own limes of prayer, as well as weekly Zoom prayer meetings. The charity also facilitated two communal devolionals, one for Lent and one for Advent. Sozo Sozo is an established healing prayer ministry that assists people in personal growth. There were a lot21 of 88 appoinlmenis this year, with 40 of those appointments being from people that attend Birmingham Vineyard, and 48 from people that allend other churches. Page 6
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Support and Training of Leaders Pastoral staff engaged in ongoing theological training, and spiritual direction and waching are ulilised for professional and personal developrnent. Members of the pastoral staff allended two external Learning Community events, specifically for the staff of large churches, as well as a Learning Community hosted by VCUKI. There were strategic and relational team days for the pastoral staff, as well as the collective staff team. The staff team attended VCUKI'S national conference in April 2025, with all the staff in allendance. Staff also received training in Safeguarding, the DBS process, first aid and food hygiene. Those leading in different ministry areas within the church receive regular training frorn their overseers and sometimes external sources as well. This includes Kids Team, Youth Team, Sozo Team, Worship Team, Small Group and Cluster Leaders, and the Preaching Team. Three All Leaders, Meetings were held throughout the year, gathering leaders from all ministries lo receive training and support on specifi¢ topics. We currently have a strong cohort going through VLE (Vineyard Leadership Essentials), a VCUKI produced leadership course.. Birrllingham Vineyard also hosted in-service training for its gromfjng Preaching Team, with three Preaching Master Class training events throughout the year. These events include both theological and practical in-service training. The decision was made lo open up these events to other churches. An average Df Ihirty-five people attended each event in person. The Expansion and Development of the Volunteer Workforce There is always a need for more volunteers, bul as Sunday church allendance has swelled across all sites and seryices il has become a more pressing issue. Many new volunteers have signed up lo teams through personal inwlalions from staff and minislry1eaders. Volunteers receive a variety of training opportunities and re12tional oversight, either from other volunteer ministry leaders or stsff. Since most of the ministry leaders are volunteers, the training opportunities discussed in the section above apply here as well. These volunteers represent many thousands of hours of time devoted lo serve people and help fulfil the aims of the Charity. The value they bring is incalculable and many of these volunteers serve in more than one area of Church life. For some they lake days of annual leave al a lime (like the DTI team). We have a culture of thanks and appreciation throughout the year. 287 volunteers were invited lo our Team Appreciation Party, which is held every other year. Compassion Ministries Bags of Hope This year the Foodbank ministry was rebranded as Bags of Hope. This was lo help distinguish the ministry from traditional foodbanks, as our food bags are distributed lo individuals and families in need through partner agencies, not directly IhrDugh the charity. There are a range of bags offered, lo meet the needs of the diverse group of people within the communities the charity serves. Compassion Ministry funds spent £2,207.58 10 purchase item5 to fill bags, with the average bag cosling £8.07. 350 of bags were made and given away. 80 bags filled and donated by church members and the public were also given away. Growbaby Growbaby helps local families with relational connections and practical supplies for children 0-5 years of age, 211 for free. Clients are referred lo Growbaby through agencies and social workers, as well as self-referral on our website and social media. 11 operates from our City Centre and East siles. Items given out included donated prams, Moses baskets, clothes, toys, bottles, and a wide variety of other supplies. Nappies, wipes, loilelries, and Moses basket mattresses are purchased lo be given out. The City Centre site was open during term time and mel the needs of an average of 24 children each week. The East sile was open for 27 sessions during 2025 and mel the needs of an average of 14 children each week. Page 7
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA Company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Tuck-ln Tuesday Tuck-ln Tuesday is a weekly warrn space with a simple meal and craft activities provided for families in the Northfield area. 11 supports an average of 17 people on a weekly basis. It is run by a team of len volunteers who are available every other week. Seasonal Appeals An Easter Egg Drive collected 642 Easter eggs, which were then distributed lo children Ihrough connections lo local schools, Karis Neighbour Scheme, our own Slay and Play, and connections with social workers and support workers as well as Walts, a charity working wth vidims of domestic violence. The Christmas Appeal collected almost 200 toys, which were given to families who attend the City Centre and East Sile Growbaby. Two local schools reached out. asking for gifts for children and their families. and thirty boxes of chocolates were provided by the charity. Employability Events Our Employability Workshops provide mock InteIews, and advice for those looking lo secure jobs. We held three of these events al the University of Birmingham School in Selly Oak, where our South Sile meets for its Sundays serrfices. We see this demonslralion of practical support as a way of saying thank you lo our hosts. Over 175 students attended these mock interrfiews, with 35 voluntèers from the charity. Volunteers from other churches and organisalions were involved as well. We also held an event at our church building, allended by people from our Iranian community. City Pastors City Pastors is an external initiative that one trustee and a team of about len volunteers from the charity are involved in. The volunteers spend lime in Birmingham city centre alongside the police, St John Ambulanoe and the street wardens on Saturday evenings, offering support lo those participating in the night-time economy, people who are homeless, and anyone needing care and assistance. They do this through practical ways such 8s offering directions, helping people gel rides home, and signposting people lo other services that are offered. City Pastors also provide a listening ear lo those who may want lo talk, and are always available lo pray for those who are open lo it. City Pastors include volunteers from other local churches. Page 8
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Joint Initiatives with Other Churches Members of the church's worship and production teams were involved in the worship and production of several national events. alongside members from olher Vineyard churches. This includes 5 at a DTI Roadlrip, 1 at a Regional Worship Gathering, 3 for the Vineyard Leaders, Gathering, 5 for a live recording, 3 for DTI, and 2 for songwriting for the movement. The youth attended two Youth Prayer Gatherings, a gathering of an average of g youth groups from across Bimingham. The gatherings included worship and prayer. The Development of Other Churches in the Area and in the UK Pastoral Staff and other church members have led training events, conducted speaking engagements and given individual leadership coaching for area loaders, pastors and churches in the region and nationally. The Senior Pastors also serve on the national leadership team of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland as Associate National Directors. As part of this role, they support the National Directors, oversee Regional Leaders, oversee a VCUKI staff member and other key ministry leaders, as well as the development of pastors and churches across the UK and Ireland. They have also travelled lo preach on Sundays at other churches within VCUKI. The charity's Worship Pastor has continued in his national role within VCUKI as Director of Worship Training. In this role he oversees the development of worship in Vineyard churches across the UK and Ireland. He has created regional structures of oversight and is developing multiple resources that will equip worship ministries in Vineyard churches. In addition to supporting the development of other churches, the charity supported the work of other charities, both local and national. through the use of its building and ils financial giving. The Development of International Partnerships The charity continues lo support charities that work with the persecuted church and unreached people groups in many nations. Ongoing financial support has continued lo enable the Dalitso Trust in Malawi lo continue its excellent work. Leadership development has also been given lo charity leaders and church planters in Uganda, who lead a charity called YES Ugand2.This has been through aCsS lo Vineyard Leadership Essentlals, and personal chats from leaders in Birmingham Vineyard. Monthly financial gifts were also given to Transform Iran, Open Doors, and Christian Solidarity Worldwide. organisations that all support the furthering of the Christian faith. Flnancial Review The Trustees are pleased with the financial perfomiance of Birmingham Vineyard Church. Al a lime when many other charities struggled lo keep a level of income that allowed them lo continue services and programmes, the charity maintained more-than-adequate funds. Prlncipal Funding Source The principal income source for Birmingham Vineyard Church is through personal donations from ils members. We received £2,000 granls12024.. £8,000), to specifically fund compassion-related projects. Page 9
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Investment Policy The Iruslees have developed an investment policy that wll operate in line with the charrf(Is objectives. The investment policy details the objectives, atliludes lo risk. guidelines and governance for the charills inveslmenls. Investment decisions are taken by the Board of Trustees or their appointed represenlalives and will sel specific management processes for each investment as appropriate. Investment performance will be reviewed bi8nnually. Reserves Pollcy The Injstees have continued lo maintain free reserves equivalent lo three months, core budget running costs throughout the year. This figure was set at £160,000 12024,. £157,500). The reserves policy is subject lo an annual review. The charills reserves al the year end are £1,058,99812024'. £986,004) of which £18,03012024.' £30,267) is reslricled. The charity has free reserves, approximated as nel assets less reslricled funds, less fixed assets attributable lo unrestricted funds, less capitsl commitments, plus creditors due in more than one year allributable lo unreslri¢ted funds, £265,856 12024.. £197,735) available for use in the next twelve months. Birmingham Vineyard plans lo use the excess funds lo further our charitsble objectives. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Company law requires the Company members lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of ils incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financia5 year. In preparing those financial slalemenls, the company members have endeavoured lo follow best practice and.. Select suitable accountin9 policies and then apply them consistently Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent Prepare the financial slalements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo assume that the company will continue on that basis The company members are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charitable company and lo enable them to ensure that the financial slalements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The company members are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities FRS 102. Approved by order of the members of the board of trustees on 2 L,TrL.and signed on their behalf by.. Caplain Ramdas-Harsia (Trusleel Page 10
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Birmingham Vineyard I'the compan} I report to the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the trustees of the company land ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the companls accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Acl'l. In carrsqng out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's Statement Since the compan5ls gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confim) that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by ¢harilies lapplicable lo Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in Connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. This report is made solely to the company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that l rnighl slate lo the company's Iruslees those mallers l am required lo state lo 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 lo anyone other than the company and the company's Iruslees as a body, for my work or for this report. Signed.. Dated= 17 June 2026 Helen Blundell LLB FCA FCIE DChA Crow8 U.K. LLP Chartered Accountants Black Country House Rounds Green Road Oldbury Wesl Midlands B69 2DG P2ge11
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Restricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2924 Note Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Other income 851,995 28,534 15,701 4,994 62,618 369 914,613 28,903 15,701 4,994 792,616 44,305 73.163 5,430 Total income 901,224 62,987 964,211 855,514 Expenditure on: Charitsble activities 815,992 75,225 891,217 887,707 Total expenditure 815,992 75,225 891,217 881,107 Net movement in funds 85,232 112,2381 72,994 (25,593) Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Nel movement in funds 955.738 85,232 30,267 112.2381 986,005 72.994 1,011,598 (25,593) Total funds carried forward 1,040,970 18.029 1,058,999 986,005 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial stslemenls. Page 12
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 03188754 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets 12 803.684 755,426 Debtors 13 40,577 285.241 59,234 241,807 Cash al bank and in hand 325,818 301,041 Current liabilitles Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 14 147,452) (41,722) Net current assets 278,366 259,319 Total assets less current liabilities 1.082,050 1,014, 745 Creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year 16 123,0511 (28, 740) Total net assels 1,058,999 986,005 Charity funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 17 18,029 1.040,970 30,267 955, 738 17 Total funds 1,058,999 986,005 The company was entitled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Ael 2006. The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006. The Iruslees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo accounting records and preparation of financial statements. The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance writh the provisions applicable lo entities subject lo the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees on Z? and signed on their behalf by.. Caplain Ramdas-Harsia Trustee Page 13
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Note Cash flows from operating activlties Nel cash used in operating activities 19 134,852 (17,458) Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets 186,4191 (76,691) Net cash used in investing activities 186,419) {76,6911 Cash flows from financing activities Repayments of borrowing 14,9991 f4,890) Net cash used in financing activities {4,9991 14,8901 Change in cash and cash equivalents In the year Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the year 43.434 199,0391 340,846 241,807 Cash and cash equivalent5 at the end of the year 20 285.241 247,807 The notes on pages 15 10 33 form part of these financial statements Page 14
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Company status The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees named on page 1. 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. Accountlng policies 2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Stsndard appSicabSe in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Birmingham Vineyard meets Ihe definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otheiSe slated in the relevant accounting policy. 2.2 Golng concern The company has cash resources and has no requirement for external funding. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. They continue lo believe the going concern basis of accounting appropriate in preparing the annual financial ststemenls. 2.3 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wth specif1c reslriclions 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 lo the financial stalemenls. Page 15
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accounting policies Icontinuedl 2.4 Income All income is recognised once the company has enlitlemenl lo 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 ackn'vilies on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes bul not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entillemenl of receipt, ils recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entillemenl 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 lo the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Income tsx recoverable in relation lo investment income is recognised al the lime the investment income is receivable. 2.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once Ihere is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit lo a third paty, il is probable that a transfer of ewnomic benefits will be required in selllemenl 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 allribuiable to a single activity are allocated directly lo that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not allribulable lo 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 expenses. Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further th8 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 re¢ognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject lo conditions which have not been met al the year end are noted as a commitment, bul not accrued as expenditure. 2.6 Tanglble fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capilalised 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 al cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tsngible fixed assets are measured al cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost. Page 16
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accounting policies Icontinued} 2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreclation Icontinuedl Depreciation is charged so as lo allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the slraight-line method. Depreciation is provided on the followng bases.. Freehold buildings Long-lerm leasehold property Motor vehicles Fixtures and fittings Freehold land 2,/0 Str2ight line Over the term of the lease 25°/o Straight line 25Q/o straight line Not depreciated 2.7 Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company., this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. 2.8 Financial Instruments Debtors Short term debtors are measured al transaction price, less any impairment. Creditors Short term creditors are measured at transaction price. Cash Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits wth financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. There are no complex financial instruments. 2.9 Operating leases Rentals paid under operating leases are charged lo the Slalemenl of financial activities on a slraighl- ine basis over the lease term. 2.10 Pensions The cornpany operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company lo the fund in respect of the year. 2.11 Role of volunteers The charity relies on the efforts of its volunteers who contributed approximately 21,949 hours12024'. 20,948 hours) during the year. The value of the volunteers is not incorporated within the accounts. Page 17
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed lo be reasonable under the circumstances. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions.. il Valuation for freehold and leasehold properties Isee note 121 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Donations 674,173 5,644 172,178 11,550 50,003 1,065 685,723 55,647 173,243 Grants Gift aid donations 851,995 62,618 914.613 UnrestriGted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Tol81 funds 2024 Donations 587,339 19,650 85,837 2,515 606,989 85,837 99, 790 Grants Grft aid donations 97,275 684,614 108,002 792,616 Page 18
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Income from charitable activities Unrestricted funds 2025 Restricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Events income 28,534 369 28,903 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Events income 44,305 44,305 Investment Income Unrestricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Lellings 15,701 15,701 UnrastricÈ6d funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Lellings 13,163 13, 163 Page 19
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Donations payable Donations Donations to to Institutions Individuals 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Donations paid 60,708 8,495 69,203 Donations to Donations to Institutions Individuals 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Donations paid 56,091 6.115 62,206 During the year donations were made to 11 12024 - 171 inslitulions. The ¢orllpany has made the following material grants lo institutions during the year. 2025 2024 Name of institution Vineyard Church UK The Dalitso Trust 36.420 13,100 21,528 8,740 49,520 30,268 Other grants to institutions 11,188 25, 823 60,708 56,091 Analysis of expendlture by actlvltles Actlvlties undertaken dlrectly 2025 Grant funding of activities 2025 Support costs 2025 Total funds 2025 Operating the Church 422,300 69,203 399,714 891,217 Page 20
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD (A company limitèd by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Analysis of expenditure by activities Icontlnued) Activities undertaken directly 2024 Grant funding ol activities 2024 Support costs 2024 Total funds 2024 Operating the Church 493,005 62,206 325,896 88f, 107 Analysis of direct costs Total funds 2025 Total fvnds 2024 Staff costs Ministries and outreach Multisile Sunday service costs Youth work Central Contingency 286,936 67,625 22,148 41,753 3,838 345,771 98,323 20,037 28,874 422,300 493,005 Page 21
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Analysls of expenditure by activities (continued} Analysis of support costs Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Staff costs Depreciation Property costs Office costs Motor and travel 194,886 38,162 54,061 38,509 647 121,308 48,504 53,406 31,888 1,384 k ij Training and conference Repairs and maintenance Sundry expense Legal and professional Bookkeeping costs Independent examination fee Interest payable Bad debts 26,432 14,702 10.504 699 14.426 5.650 20,359 (2,228) 1,095 1,361 42,428 5,265 42 1,084 1,036 399,714 325,896 Independent examiner's remuneration 2025 2024 Fees payable lo the company's independent examiner for the independent examination of the companls annual accounts 5,650 5,265 Page 22
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD {A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 10. Staff costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution lo defined contribution pension schemes 420,543 35.811 25,468 411,571 31,491 24.017 481.822 467,079 The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows.. 2025 2024 No. Full lime Part time 13 12 19 17 The number of employees whose employee benefits {excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was.. 2025 No. 2024 No. In the band £60,001 £70,000 The key management personnel of the charity consisted of the Iruslees, the Pastors and the Executive Pastor. The lolal remuneration paid lo the key management personnel was £76,241 12024- £129,029). 11. Trustees. remuneration and expenses During the year, 1 Iruslee, Revd E A McNeil. received remuneration. See note 26 for further detsils. During the year ended 31 December 2025, expenses lolalling £6,061 12024.. £4,153) were reimbursed or paid directly lo 512024.. 71 Iruslees for sundry costs, maintenance work and rllinslry expenses. Page 23
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 12. Tanglble fixed assets Long.term leasehold property Freehold property Motor Fixtures and vehicles fittings Total Cost or valuation At 1 January 2025 Additions 668,317 66.191 122,000 7.860 159,647 20,228 957,824 86.419 At 31 December 2025 734.508 122,000 7.860 179.875 1,044,243 Dgpreciation Al 1 January 2025 Charge for the ye8r 78,070 11,841 7.808 976 7,860 108,659 25,345 202,397 38,162 Al 31 December 2025 89,911 8.784 7,860 134,004 240.559 Net book value At 31 December 2025 644.597 113,21fj 45,871 803,684 At 31 December 2024 590,247 If 4. 192 50,988 755.427 Included in land and buildings is freehold land 8t valuation of £107,00012024 £107,000) which is not depreciated. The freehold land and buildings and long leasehold property were valued on 28 March 2017 by Samuel Bool MRICS of Pennycuick Collins Chartered Surveyors. The two properties were valued separately and on a combined basis. The combined valuation has been adopted and apportioned between the two components on the basis that one would not be disposed of wilhoul the other. If they had not been included al valuation, they would have been included under the historic cost convention as follows.. Freehold land and buildings £595,813 {2024.' £529,622) and accumulated depreciation of £177,118 {2024'. £168,058). Long term leasehold propety £131,376 12024.. £131,376) and accumulated depreciation of £11.210 {2024.. £10,159}. Page 24
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 13. Debtors 2025 2024 Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income Tax recoverable 1,099 3,497 16,214 19,767 2,721 5,351 19,442 32,320 40.577 59,234 14. Creditors- Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Bank loans Trade creditors 5,259 4,293 8.905 11.035 17.960 4,829 4,967 9,591 4,856 77,479 Other taxation and social security other creditors Accruals and deferred income Isee note 151 47.452 41,722 The bank loans are secured on the land and buildings and the long term leasehold propety and represents 6Qlo 12024 - 7°/ol of the value of the security. The loan carries interest 6.80/9 per annum and is repayable in instsllments over 5 more years. 15. Accruals and deferred Income 2025 2024 Deferred income al l January 2025 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from previous periods (3,869) 1,401 3,869 Deferred income at 31 December 2025 1.401 Deferred income above relates to income received for events held after the year end. Page 25
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee} NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 16. Credltors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 2025 2024 Bank loans 23,051 28, 740 Included within the above are amounts falling due as follows: 2025 2024 Between one and two years Bank loans 5,259 4,829 Between two and six years Bank loans 17,792 23,971 The bank loans are secured on the land and buildings and the long term leasehold propety and represents 6°/012024 _ 70/.) of the value of the security. The loan carries interest 6.8010 per annum and is repayable in installmenls over 5 more years. Page 26
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 17. Statement of funds Statement of funds current year Balance al 31 December 2025 Balance at 1 January 2025 Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General Funds - all funds 955,738 901.224 1815.9921 1,040,970 Restricted funds Sozo DTI Compassion RES specific VCUKI Strategic 962 2.183 25,567 1,555 1,951 369 11,737) 12,552 122,5451 {3,6491 144,7421 1,176 13,602 2,323 44,742 16,624 229 30,267 62,987 175,2251 18.029 Total of funds 986,005 964.211 1891,2171 1,058,999 Page 27
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 17. Statement of funds {continued) statement of funds prlor year Balance al 31 Decembei 2024 Balance al 7 January 2024 Transfers in/oul Income Expenditure Unrestrictgd funds General Funds - all funds 944,306 747,572 (758,956) 22,876 955, 738 Restricted funds Sozo VCUKI sa18rygrants VCUKI Hub DTI 485 23, 202 6,818 9,009 992 693 85,838 (216) (87,545) (6,8f 8) (5,586) (992) (18, 165) (2,829) 962 (21,495) (1,381) 2,183 A Greaterwelcome Compassion RES specific 26, 746 40 16.986 4,344 25,567 1.555 67,292 108,002 f122,151) (22,876) 30,267 Total of funds 1,017,598 855,514 (887, 107) 986,005 Page 28
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Restricted Funds Sozo Donations reslricled for use on the Sozo prayer ministry projects. VCUKI Salary Grants Grant funding provided by VCUKI lo cover the payroll costs of Birmingham Vineyard staff Members duties for the wider VCUKI network. VCUKI Regional Grant funding provided by VCUKI lo cover the Pastorfs expenses while Expenses performing VCUKI Regional work. VCUKI Hub Grant funding provided by VCUKI towards the Hub Project which provides training videos and other material to be used across the wider VCUKI network. DTI Funds lo be used for the trip lo DTI in July 2025. A Greater Welcome Fund reslricled for greater accessibility lo property. Compassion Funds used for the Food Bank and Grow Baby ministries, as well as seasonal initiatives. RES SPECIFIC other restricted donations given for a specified reason by the doner. There were no transfers in 2025. During 2024 there were the following.. A transfer between VCUKI salary grant fund and unrestricted fund due to historical reslricled salaries that had not been allocated to this fund. A transfer out of the DTI fund of £1,381 for a gazebo that was bought using restricted funds. Page 29
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 18. Analysis of nel assets between funds Analysls of net assets between funds - current year Unreslri¢ted funds 2025 Restricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year 803,684 307,789 147,4521 123,0511 803,684 325,818 147,4521 123,0511 18,029 Total 1,040,970 18,029 1,058,999 Analysis of net assets between funds prior year Unrestricted funds 2024 Reslricled funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year 755,426 270, 774 (41, 722) (28, 740) 755,426 301,047 (41, 722) (28, 740) 30.267 Total 955, 738 30,267 986,005 Page 30
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 19. Reconciliatlon of net movement In funds to net cash flow from operating activities 202S 2024 Net incomelexpenditure for the year (as per Ststement of Financial Acliviliesl 72,994 (25,593) Adjustments for.. Depreciation charges Increasel Idecreasel in debtors Ilncreasell decrease in Creditors 38,162 18,637 5.320 48,503 (20,969) (19,399) Net cash provided byllused inl operating adivities 135,113 (17,458) 20. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2025 2024 Cash in hand 285,241 241,807 Total cash and cash equivalents 285,241 247,807 21. Analysis of changes in net debt At1 January 2025 Cash flows other non- At31 cash December changes 2025 Cash at bank and in hand Debt due within 1 year Debt due after 1 year 241,807 14.8291 128.740} 43,434 4,829 285,241 15.2591 123,3131 15,259) 5,427 208,238 48,263 168 256,669 Page 31
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 22. Capital commitments 2025 2024 Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements Acquisition of tangible fixed assets 31,317 Page 32
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 23. Pension commitments The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension costs shown in note 10 represent the contributions payable by the charity lo these funds. 24. Operatlng lease commitments At 31 Decerllber 2025 the company had commitments lo make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows- 2025 2024 Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 7,796 14.035 7,795 27,830 21,831 29,625 25. Related party transactions During the year, Revd E A McNeil, a Iruslee of the Charity received remuneration of £35,100 12024.. £60,428) as well as employer pension contributions of £2,098 12024.. £3,618). Revd E A M¢Neil also re¢eived reimbursements for phone costs in the year of £13012024.. £1201. R M McNeil, wife of Revd E A McNeil, received remuneration of £29,635 12024.. £49,408) as well as employer pension contributions of £1,74612024.. £2,928). R M McNeil also received reimbursements for phone costs in the year of £13012024.. £1201. Revd E A McNeil and R M McNeil also received reimbursements for mileage. parking and other travel expenses of £400 12024: £7181. Other Iruslee and related paty reimbursements amounted to £6,061 12024.. £6,031) J Ramdas-Harsia, wfe of C A R Ramdas-Harsia, received remuneration of £13,18612024. £12,920) as well as employer pension contributions of £78312024.. £7681. In aggregate total donations of £62,98612024'. £54,092) were received from 10 Iruslees and immediate family12024.. 111. These figures do not include gift aid. Remunerated trustees are excluded from any discussions in relation lo pay or other benefits that may be received by them or a family member. Trustees and connected parties are only remunerated in so far as il is permitted under the Memorandum and Articles of Association governing the charity. Other than already disclosed above there were no other related party transactions in either the current or previous financial years. Page 33