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Company Registered Number: 05409157 Registered Charity in England & Wales number: 1110745 BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION (A company limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 bcu(m C￿leC￿TKI clwrch arKI ecrAK)my

BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION (A company limited by guarantee) YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Contents Page Trustees annual report 3-13 Independent Examiner's report 14 Statement of financial activities 15 Balance sheet 16 Notes to the financial statements 17-21

BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) Year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees, who are a150 directors of the charity forthe purposes of the Companies Act, 2006 submit their annual report and the flnancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accountlng pollcies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Art 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller entities published on 16 Julv 2014. OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The charity is a charitable company Ilmlted by guarantee and was set up on 31. March 2005 taklng over the attivlties and funds of the prevlously unincorporated body. It is governed by Memorandum and Articles of Association. Its objects are: The advancement of the Christlan faith by mlnlsterlng to individuals in both industrial and urban environments. The relief of poverty and the advancement of education and training through initiating supporting and Joining in partnership with regeneration projects and programmes; building capacity support and help for those in need of training and ernployment and training in business. The advancement of educatlon through the provislon and support of information and tralnlng schemes. In plannin8 and managing activities the Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and to how the activities meet the charitable objective. PREFACE Industrial chaplaincy is a relational rninistry involving an intentional presence in the workplace offering listening ear to employees and understandin8 workplace Issues. It means visiting the workplace, establishing relationships, bein8 approachable and offering pastoral care. It enga8es with people of all faiths or none about their experience of life and work. BCUIM'S chaplalns draw alongside people, encouraging and supporting them in thelr work. We are there because we believe that God is present in the daily interactions of the working world, and that we can represent the values of His Kin8dom. The first step In workplace chaplaincy is about chaplains going to where people are and engaging with them. During 2024125 we have seen workplaces continue to open their doors again to us (following the restrictions of the Covid years) with a number of businesses and organisations welcoming Chaplains backto the workplace. But it must be noted thatthe workplace environment has changed. It is no longer only the offices, factories, shops, markets, hosPitality venues, building sites, manufacturing sites, publlc

service locations, etc. that made up the traditional workplace. We are witnessing a marked increase in the number of people now working from home. A significant challenge remains developing ways of delivering Industrial Chaplaincy to this 8rowin8 "home" workplace. TEAM LEADER REPORT 2024125 l am pleased to say that the reports from Chaplains this year offer 3 broad picture of the work that has been going on across our Black Country area. Businesses continue to face challenge5 due to current economic conditions, Due to more online shopping, many retail businesses face fewer customers and reduced spending. The number of Chaplains remained relatively stable this year, with some departures and new additions as usual. Our team meets monthly for mutual support and encouragement. We continue to have numerous opportunities available and are artively seeking to expand our team of Chaplains. I have been attending the Kingdom Business Breakfasts, put on through Love Black Country, which has been a good opportunity to have conversations with people working in local business who seek to bring thelr faith Into the way they operate. l attended the Annual Industrlal Christian Fellowship meeting, where BCUIM has been a long-time member. Alongside this, l am regularly present at Workplace Chaplaincy Mission UK meetings and have again assisted in the Training courses that we have offered throughout the year. BCUIM have been represented at the Carol services of West Midlands Fire Servlce IWMFS) and West Midlands Ambulance Servlce {WMASI, In whlch I led the prayers. WMFS recorded messages that were publlshed during Lent and then Easter which were shared on their media platforms. I was also asked again to provide a recorded message to be used on Wolverhampton Communlty Radio on Christmas morning. This year we have had to move our website to an updated platform and are now looking at updatin8 the information and resources that are available through it. A significant amount of time has also been spent in preparing information and documents forthe conversion to a CIO. We continue without regular admin support which brings challenges at times. Susanna Somervllle. our former admin sUPPOrt, significantly helped fill administrative gaps over the past 12 months, especially during the recruitment process for the permanent Team Leader post. I continue to support New Chaplain placements in WMFS and WMAS with Workcare West Midlands as part of my responsibilities overseeing these organisations. I have spoken before about 'Every contact leaves a trace,, with more people we could make more contacts and spread the salt and light of the Kingdom. Thank you for your continued Prayersl Revd Stephen Bentham Team Leader

CHAPLAINS. ASSOCIATED CHAPLAINS AND CHAPLAINCIES A list of our chaplains for the year ended 31 March 2025, with selerted reports are summarised below- Steve Bentham (Team Leader) (B) West Midlonds Fire SeNice & West Midlands Ambulance Servi See report above. Bro. Andy Brown (AL) Pe Arts- Prince o Wales Theatre Connock "l am keeping in contact with the theatre (Prlnce of Wales, Cannock), which you may be aware it is due for closure. I visit the WCA, Iwednesbury community Association) most Tuesdays. health permitting. and chat to the elderly visitors, about various things, including faith and belief. They are very hospitable towards me, and I feel this is part of a chaplaincy role, l also engage with the volunteers and support them in their role, they have taken me on as an 'honorary volunteer, and they confide in me about the pressures of Ilve and thelr role within the association. Mauvor•on Bralthwalts IM) WillenhGII Fire Stotion "Lots of things have happened at Willenhall 5t3tion. I met a man talking to him and his famlly go to church and was teaching g this young chap to take over his work. We had the open to talk about God. He want5 his baby to be Christened at our church. I felt there is something special about this Matt still don't know what It Is as yet. Another chap who I met through our surgery in Penn. A plece of blank paper fell out of my diary, he was with his mother, he picked it up and said he was a F/F at Willenhall, He is a Christian. I never seen him be for at the station. From him I met hls boss and was able to tell him about God, It was because he Is from Stoke, whlch opened the door to speak he wanted to know. That s Just a few. I have been here for 12 years and been witnessing to FIF whose child had cancer praying for her and the family. AF/F whip wife taking their children to school came out of school and a lorry hit her and killed her. I was praying for him and his family. The cook plays a massive roll introducing FIF to me. Hope that helps and encoura8e the importance of Chaplaincv." Rosle Bryant IM) (Waterways) "In my work this year I have supported a man who was comlng off a boat and going in to sheltered accommodatlon. I have helped a man In debt. I have trled to assist a boater to find a mooring. I have spoken with a man worrled about his health, as he was havlng heart problems. I have spoken to boaters at local fairslboating events at Bradleyi Wednesfield and Bratch, l also offered support to a communltv when a boy was drowned in the canal. Another time I spoke to a boater who had been homeless and was still living by quite limited means on his boat and had some issues with the canal and rivers trust about hi5 boat l its state of disrepair). Often though it is just general conversations I have as I walk the canals. Maxlne Chamberlaln (B) Walsall Town Centre "The Saddler Centre Chaplaincy, Walsall Is welcomed and provided to long standing retail outlets providing a range of goods and Service's: including popular food services. Retailers are quiet diverse which Chaplaincy provided inclusivity as a Chaplaln being able to communicate with specific language skills enabled pleasing rapport. Chaplains note retailers respond well with to each contatt, weekly visits and these take place on Sundays beyween I pm - 4pm.

Chaplains teamed up and offered conversational contact to retail units both under cover of the Saddler Centre including a mini indoor market of floristry and leather goods traders with the noti￿able rise of beautician outlets also indoor supporting customer need. The outdoor traders display goods and wares on Street level with Chaplains engaging a range of conversations always encouraging all Retailers appreciated this. Retailers often shared concerns which affected both diverse members and the overall fact the change of Market D3y implemented by Walsall Council impatted all traders, being reduced customer footfall and the subsequent loss of trading. Effettively also a loss of income with also a loss of Market Traders unable to attend on the new day though Saturday market day is well established. Chaplains also engage brief conversations wlth Saddler Centre Domestlc and Security Staff often Ilstenlng to the woes of ongoing antisocial behaviour as poor and sometimes abusive language, debris left around Centre floors cleared away by Domestic staff. The increased criminal activlty mainly of theft is widely known by regular Police attendance and identified Shops have contact alerts which can be triggered securin8 Police attendance. Chaplaincy is a welcomed contactwhich both Chaplainsto the Saddler Centre have enjoyed too, actively Ilstening with some retail staff having ongoing recollection of the beginnings of Chaplaincy slnce days of the Chaplain visiting shops under the cover of St Paul's Church in Walsall Town. Ongoing development of Chaplaincy envisages increasing collaboration wlth St Paul's Church and ongoing attempts recruiting commited Chaplains with an existing chaplain relocated outside of Walsall, hence has ceased visits though centrally arranged Team Leader support continues and updates at Chaplaincy Team Meetings. Chaplains are also invited to attend in-person Meetin8s and soclal networks offered by ourTeam Leader, Stephen Bentham, with thanks forthe opportunltles." Mlndy Berlng (ALI Pheas Town Centre "Chaplaincy in the Local Church The monthly prayer aspect of the Esther Project continues to be a 5ignSflcant source of support for women. Throu8h our monthly Zoom gatherings, ladies find a safe space to connett, share theirjoys and burdens, and offer each other encouragement. Each session includes an exploration of relevant scripture, providing context and meaning, followed by a discussion on its practical application in daily life, and concluding With prayer. The accessibillty of these online meetings is particularly valued by participants, especially those managing young chlldren or geographlcal dlstance from the church. We recently recelved a powerful testimony from a woman who encountered me at the gym a year ago. Recognizing my crucifix, she confided In me about her difficulty in finding a local church after relocating. While initially reserved about her challen8ing divorce, she recently shared how profoundly the Esther Projett has supported her through this period. She expressed deep appreciation for the prayer bracelets, whlch she cherishes, and for the project's role In helping her connect Spiritually durlng her search for a new Church home. The past 18 months have shown the remarkable ability of our workshops to connect women from varlous faith backgrounds, fostering significant spiritual grovrth within the community.. Emlly Donovan (M) Bilston Fire Station Ruth Duff {Merry Hill Centrej "At start of duty at Merry Hlll I began by familiarising myself with the layout of the 2 tier shopping mall for a few weeks noting duplicity of stores on both floors. I spoke briefly to managers of the smaller stores introducing myself &explained my role . Over a period of time I spoke to various staff as well as store managers as I noted turn over of both. During my visits l also spoke to security in a number of Zones in the Mall. This extended to the cleaning staff but was careful not to distract from their cleaning duties.

The information desk became a focus also. most of the staff manning the stall now know me as I've made a point to report there upon my arrival. My target at the moment is on the Small kiosks / booths where staff either work alone or only a few sales assistants & also the smaller stores, so I have a pattern of visiting some one week & others the following week." Ellzabeth Farlev ton Flre Statlon Sunlla Fernando (A) Waterwo Merr Hill Centre Beverley George (P) Mer Hill Centre & D Fire Station Llnda Gllson (M) {Mander Centre, Wolverhampton) "At the beginning of November 2024, we started a new chaplaincy in a city ￿ntre at Mander shopping mall. Two chaplains visit every week on a Tuesday morning offering a listening ear. We see the office staff, cleaning staff and security Staff and many of the retail staff. At first people weren't sure who we were but after explaininE a little bit about chaplains, and that it had been arranged by the management as part of Health & Well-being. we were welcomed by almost all. We take care not to get in the way of business and make a hasty retreat when necessary. When we take a coffee break in one of the cafes, as well as the staff, we wlll often have a chat with customers especlally the regulars. Conversations throughout the morning range from sharlng joys and concerns to Significant issues, and we feel privileged that people feel able to share these with us. It seems that the chaplaincy has developed quickly and has become part of the shopping mall, especlally on a Tuesday morning and we glve thanks for it. Jeff Guest (A) West Bromwich "As Chaplaln I spend an hour each morning reading from the Bible in a Year and:. meditate on what I have read and then add an 'Our Daily Bread devotional readlng and su8gested prayer. o Then wait on the Lord and pray for those l aim to vlsit. o Then spend time in worship Visit 42 workplace venues a fortnlght For week I l aim to visit 21 workplace venues. The largest is an ASDA with 400 employees. Another is a restaurant with a bakerfs dozen workers. There is a sprinkling of small traders with between 2 and 23 workers. Most are in retail and one is an expanding company in delivering vehicle repairs & maintenance. In the middle of the day of both weeks I host a prayerfellowship in the YMCA Chapel whlch they kindly provide for me. Then for week 2 1 visit a second 21 Workpla￿ venues. The largest is a Bus Garage with around 800 employees and a Branch of a national small supermarket with about 30 workers, then there Is a training centre that helps folk develop entrepreneurial ski115 for startup businesses. Again, there is a range of small trader5 Wlth between 2 and a dozen or so workers. One of these is the local Registry of Births,

Marriages & Deaths. As with most of the places I visit I will pass by with a wave if they are busy Wlth customers. If I have time I may return later in the day, This schedule has to be elastic asfolk need to be listened to and sometimes that may result in being late for my next scheduled visit. But the folk I see are made aware of this elasticity of my role. Each month I create & deliver a Bible Study at a local Anglican Church who have been without a vicar for most of the past four year5. The alm of most of the studies is Mission. Recently, one of those small firms I've vlslted for years had to close down. To keep up the numbers on my Schedule I have begun courting a local firm, informing them of Chaplaincy In the hope that I may recruit them forfortnightly visits from me, their friendly nei8hbourhood chaplain. Some ofthose I visit have never returned to what used to be'normal, before Covid. I keep in touch with these via telephone conversations, l am hoping that this relatlonship will contlnue via the phone when they relocate their postal address into Tlpton." Mlllle O'connor (P) Sandwell Councll Angle Partoon IAL) (Walsall Fire StatSon} Dwyane McQulad11) Oldbu Fire Station "I go In to Oldbury fire station on a Friday and take Cakes with me. The staff are ways busy but I talk to them when they are there and tell them if they have any problems to call me day or night and I have left a number of my business cards for them to keep handy." Chrlstlne Speake IBI Cosele &Sed le Town Centre John Welsby IAL) (National Express, Wolverhampton} (Until Summer 20241 Terry Lane (P) (National Ex ress Dudle &Mer Hlll KEY: (Denomlnatlonl IAL) Anglican Li¢hfield IA) Angllcan (M) Methodlst Baptlst Independent Pentecostal (p} HEALTH & SAFETY and MANAGEMENT OF RISK The Black Country Urban Industrial Mission does not employ anyone. Those who provide chaplaincy or other services under its auspices may be paid ministers of our constituent churches or volunteers. Mlnlsters or lay people may be Seconded for various proporlion5 of their workin8 week from the supporting churches which employthem, or for which they are office holders. BCUIM upholds 3 Christian concern for the well-being of all people. Health and Safety provisions are therefore important both for our own personnel and those among whom we work. To this end each

person fulfilling duties on behalf of BCUIM will be expected to be familiar with and observe our Health & Safety policy. Much of the work carried out under the auspices of BCUIM is as people fulfil the duties of chaplains in various industrial and commercial workplaces. Each chaplain must: Attend a suitable induction, including a Health and Safety briefing, before any new chaplaincy work is undertaken, or any new premises are visited. Be fully aware of, and abide by, the Health and Safety Policy of the organisation they arevisiting. Obtain and wear such high visibility or protective clothing as may be requlred in the places they visit, either from BCUIM or from the organisation they vlsit. Attend any appropriate Health and Safety training and be aware of any changes being made to the Health and Safety Policy in the places they visit. Be vigilant as to potential hazards in the workplace and draw them to the attention of local management. Significant accidents or 'near-misses' are reported In wrltlng both to the management of the local workplace and to BCUIM. Chaplains may often find themselves working alone. Guidelines for"Lone Workers" are avallable within BCUIM'S policies and procedures. BCUIM organises attivities and meetings at various venues. We wlll ascertaln thatthere is a local Health and Safety policy in force for each of these venues, and we will abide by it. We will perform a basic risk assessment at any new venue. Those working at or visiting the BCUIM office will observe the Health and Safety Policy of the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance, wlth BCUIM being an "Outer Office". A first aid kit and accldent book will be maintained there. BCUIM has appropriate safeguardlng procedures in place with a policy to vet all those who have responsibilities towards children and vulnerable adults as part of their chaplaincy duties. FUTURE PLANS Our key priorlty wlll be to continue to re-establish and stabilize our existing chaplaincies and to further develop chaplalncy within the Black Country, adopting a model based on working closely with local hurches and encouraging church members tojoin us as volunteer chaplains. The workplace has changed p05t Pandemic. A further challenge wlll be developlng ways of delivering Industrlal Chaplaincy to the growing and si8nificant"home" workplace. As reported last year, BCUIM, together wlth other regiona5 workplace chaplainci organisations, Churches and Industry Group Birmingham ICIGBI and Workcare Coventry and Warwickshire, had dlscussions around the possibility of a merger of the three organisations. BCUIM felt that this was not appropriate for us at this stage and have stepped back from the proposal for the time being. Churches and Industry Group Birmingham {CIGBI and Workcare Coventry 3nd Warwickshire did merge and formed a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Workcare West Midlands. BCUIM is in the process of converting to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. This process is expected to complete by late summer 2025.

THANKS BCUIM relies on volunteers from local churches to be chaplains, and we aregrateful to each forthe time they give to this ministry. The ordained ministers in our team also continue to combine their chaplaincies with their work in churches and their preaching ministry. Our thanks go to every one of them for continuing to find ways to deliver their ministries and support our local communities, bu5ines5es and service providers, Our thanks also to our sponsorlng churches who have continued to support us throughout this year, even when thelr own resources have come under so much pressure. It 15 important to 5UPPOrt an outward looklng ministry, one which provides them wlth connections to the economlc activity in which we work and pray for God's klngdom to come. 10-

FINANCIAL REVIEW The Black Country Urban Industrial Mission shows an operating deficitforthe year of £13.477}, £17,358} in 2023124, There being no restrirted funds this is made up entirely from the general fund. The deficit, while an improvement over 2023/24, mainly refletts increased costs in the year as a result of cost of living pressures. The charity has total funds at 31 March 2025 of £H,112 12024: £47,589), made up entirely of unrestricted funds. There are no restricted funds. Reserves pollcy The Black Country Urban Industrial Mission trustee5 alm to maintaln free reserve5 in unrestrlcted funds at a level which equates to approximately twelve months of normal unrestricted charitable income (donations, legacies, grants). The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficientfunds to respond to any105s of income sources and to ensure that future team leader costs and support and governance costs are covered. Free reserves of £44,112 were held at 31" March 2025. Forecasts/8udgets are prepared and presented for review and dlscusslon at meetlngs of the Executive Committee, highlighting in particular, the anticlpated diminution of funds wlthout additional fund raising and plans to utilise excess reserves to 5UPPOrt charitable activities in the industrlal chaplaincy f ield. During the year these plan5 wlll be Inltiated and approaches will continue to be made to local trusts and flrms with the long term aim of preserving unrestrltted rese￿e5 from falling below £30,000. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The organisation Is a charltable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 31° March 2005 and th registered a5 a charity on 5 August 2005. The company was established under a Memorandum of Assoclatlon which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under the Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up each member is required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

Recruitment and appointment of new dirertor5 BCUIM seeks to recruit and appoint as trustees Black Country Church leaders from Christian denominations, and lay people from management, trades unions and employment bodies with appropriate gifts and experience. Responsibilitles for the Executive Committee Company and charity law requlres the Executive Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Executive Commlttee have: Selected sultable accounting policies and then applied them consistently; Madejudgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent; Studied whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departure disclosed and explained In the financial statement; and Prepared the financial statements on a going concern basi5. The Executive Committee has overall responsibility for ensuring that the charlty has approprlate systems of controls, financial and otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Companles Act 1985. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charity and hence for takin8 reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularlties. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Charity name: Charity registration number: Company reglstratlon number.. Registered office and operatlonal address.. Black Country Urban Industrial Mission 1110745 05409157 BCUIM Office St Peterfs House Exchange Street Wolverhampton WVI ITS TrusteeslExecuthie CommitteelDlrertors Rev. A Argile Mr. J Green Rt. Rev. MCW Gorick Mr. T Russell Mr. A D Owen OBE Rev Dr JB Surav Rt. Rev. CM Gregory Rev. Fr. J N Latham Rev. R Parkinson Mr. S L Brooks Mr. S N N Foster 12-

Actin8 Secretary T Russell Independent Examiner Mrs. Susan Coates A.C.M.A, 76 Glyn Farm Road, Quinton, Birmingham B32 INP Bankers CAF Bank Limited, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ Santander UK Plc, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4GB, Central Flnance Board of the Methodlst Church, 9 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4PE. Sollcltors FBC Manby Bowdler LLP, I St. Leonard's Close, Brldgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4EL. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The members have not required the company to obtaln an audit of its financial statements forthe year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not requlred for this year under sectlon 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. This report has been prepared in accordan￿ with the Statementof Recommended Prattice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities and in accordance wlth the speclal provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relatin8to small companies. Mrs. Susan Coates A.C.M.A. 76 Glyn Farm Road, Quinton, Birmin8ham B32 INP, will att as Independent Examiner for the ensuing year. By order of the Trustees /L// T Russell Actlng Company Secretary Approved by the trustees 5 August 2025 13

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 15 to 21. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (Xhe 2006 Act"). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audsted under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in 8ny material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or 2. 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 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no cOn￿rnS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mrs. Susan Coates A.C.M.A. 76 Glyn Farm Road, Quinton, Blrmingham B32 INP 14-

BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION - 05409157 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Includlng summary income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025 Note5 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Funds Funds Total 2024125 Unrestrlrted Re5trlrted Funds Funds Total 2023124 INCOME Donatlons & Legacies.. Religiou5 Organisations Commercial Orgs. l Trusts Charitable Activities Investment Income Other Income Sources 27,567 27,567 20,588 20.588 1,844 1,787 1,787 Total Income 29,411 29.411 22,375 22,375 EXPENDITURE Raising Funds Charitable Artivities., Team Leader Fees Admin Costs Others 25,563 921 3.749 2,654 25,563 921 3.749 2,654 24,201 650 3,182 1,699 24,201 650 3,182 1,699 Others Total Expenditure 32,887 32,887 29,733 29,733 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 13A771 {3A77) 17,358) (7,3581 Transfers between funds Other recognlsed Bains NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 13A771 13A77) 17,3581 (7.358} RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Fund balances brought forward 47,589 47,589 54,947 54,947 FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 44,112 44,112 47,589 47,589 15

BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION - 05409157 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current Assets Cash at bank Cash at hand 44,312 47,963 44,312 47,963 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year li 1200) {3751 Deferred Income 12 Net Current Assets 44,112 47,589 Funds Unrestrirted fund Restrirted Fund 44,112 47,589 Total Funds 44,112 47.589 For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemptlon from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with settion 476 of the Companles Art 2006. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for: lal ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006,. and Ibl preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each flnancial year in accordance with the requirements of settions 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to flnancial statements, so far as applicable to the company. These financlal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the speci31 provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Att 2006 relating to small companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard 102. These financial statements were approved and signed by the members of the Executive Committee on th 5 August 2025. T. Russell CHAIRMAN 16

BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES General Informatlon and basis of preparatlon Black Country Urban Industrial Mission is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. In the event of the charity being wound up the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the administrative details on page 12 of these financial statements, and the nature of the charity's operations on page 3. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prattlce appllcable to charlties preparlng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 las updated through Update Bulletin I published on 2 February 2016), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Prartice as it applies from l January 2015. The charity has applied Update Bulletin l as published on 2 February 2016 and does not Include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section IA. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The flnanclal statements are presented in sterllng whlch is the functional currency of the charlty and rounded to the nearest £1. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. The charity adopted SORP {FRS 102) In the current year. No adjustments arise as a result tothe flnancial posltlon. Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustee5 in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. RestriC(ed funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictlons imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raisin8 and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. Income All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers. 17

Expenditure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Fixed assets The cost of office equipment is written off in the year of purchase. l8-

BLACK COUNTRY URBAN INDUSTRIAL MISSION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2024 Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds 2. Donatlons and legacles Grants from religious organisations Grants from commercial Orgs. /Trusts 27,567 20,588 27,567 20,588 3. Charitable actlvlties Events 4. Investment Ineome Interest received 1,787 5. Other Income sources Ecumenical Council Others 6. Ralsln8 funds Events 7. Charltable actlvltles Team leader costs Admln Costs Travel Events Publicity Communications Miscellaneous 25,563 921 1,193 91 1,440 46 978 30,232 24,201 650 951 1,094 432 706 28,034 8. Other Governance: Premises costs Legal and professional Examiners fees Cornmunication Misc 1,200 1,200 25 46 183 2,654 1200 375 124 1,699 19-

1. Staff costs and numbers The charity does not direttly employ any staff and did not incur any salary costs during the year, however the Services of the one person were provided as follows. ) by Heart of England Baptist Association {Smethwick Baptist Churchl at a stipend cost of £16,357 the provision of a chaplain {0.50 of working timel working within the area covered by BCUIM. The chaplain was appointed team leader from l June 2024. The total costs associated wlth these staff were: 2024-25 2023-24 Wages and salaries National Insurance 16,357 15.560 Pension costs Expenses payments (Redundancyl 2,018 1,904 18,375 17,464 No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum. The average number of full-time equivalent employees {Including part-tlme staff) durlng the year was made up as follows: 2025 2024 Number Number Administration Outreach work 0.50 0.50 0.50 o.so Havlng no paid employees of its own, the charlty does not operate any pension scheme. 20-

2. Trustees Remuneration and Related Party Transactions No member of the Executive Committee received any salary during theyear. Travel costs amounting to £nil were reimbursed to members of the Committee. No other trustees or other person related to the Charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. There were no transactlons with related parties in the year12024 none).

3. Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Accruals 200 375
4. Deferred Income 2025 2024 Grants paid In advance 21