2025-12-31-accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Central Wolverhampton

For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 Registered Charity Number: 1130297

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The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Central Wolverhampton Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2025

Charity registration number: 1130297

Objectives and Activities

The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Central Wolverhampton (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent currently in vacancy, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Central Wolverhampton. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community.

Public Benefit

The trustees of the Charity are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Central Wolverhampton, it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by:

• Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers; and

• Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

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Achievements and Performance

PCC Secretary’s Report

The PCC met six times during 2025 (including the short meeting after the APCM), with an average attendance of 51%. In addition, two votes were taken by the email procedure. Meetings have received regular reports on parish finances, on child protection and safeguarding and on the work of the Deanery Synod. The churches have also given regular reports on their activities.

Meetings in the early part of the year were dominated by the vacancy. Representatives were elected to participate in the selection process and considerable work was put into organising a familiarisation day in accordance with the official rules. Two candidates were interviewed in late March, but no appointment was made. Following this, a new profile group was established and produced a new profile in preparation for a further advertisement but, following the appointment of a new Archdeacon, a candidate was found without advertisement, interviewed in September and duly appointed. We shall welcome Revd Jeremy Dussek in April 2026. Alongside (and sometimes, complicating) these developments, there was further discussion about the proposal to split the parish into two. A committee appointed by the PCC recommended that the boundaries of the new parishes should be identical to those of the Central District (becoming the Parish of St Peter’s Collegiate Church and St John-in-the-Square) and the Southern and Western districts (becoming the Parish of Graiseley and All Saints). At the time of the APCM, these matters seemed to be moving much more quickly than we had expected. The new Archdeacon later met with PCC representatives online to explore issues relating to the process. The question of the financial viability of the new parishes had been raised, and the Archdeacon had said, that Lay Assessors would be appointed to explore this with the PCC. Progress then slowed down and we seemed to be no further forward by the end of the year. No assessors had been in touch.

Kim Benton stood down as Parish Safeguarding Officer at the APCM, after 14 years in office. She was thanked for all her hard work in this area. In view of the proposed split, it was felt that it would not be appropriate to find a new officer for the whole parish. Appointments have been made for each pair of churches which are expected to become new parishes. Revised safeguarding procedures taking account of this were approved in September. The Safeguarding Officers meet regularly and keep the PCC informed of progress with the safeguarding action plan.

The PCC was pleased to welcome Revd Imogen Smith as curate for St Chad & St Mark and All Saints following her ordination in June. In July, Revd Chijioke Obika was licensed as Associate Priest. We were sorry to say farewell to Revd Valerie Fairclough, who has left St Chad & St Mark. She retains permission to officiate in the diocese. We were also sorry to lose the contribution of Amy Bertaut to PCC meetings but pleased to support her as she began training for ordination.

Caroline Pardoe offered to be a candidate for one of the vacant posts of Foundation Governor at St Peter’s Collegiate Academy and was duly elected in August. We shall have another (ex officio) representative on the governing body when the rectordesignate is in post, but there remains one vacancy for an elected governor.

Faculty applications in relation to roof work at St Chad & St Mark and to the removal of pinnacles over the south door of St Peter’s (an emergency) were approved.

The PCC is grateful to all who have contributed to the work of the parish, especially St Peter’s and St John’s, during another year of vacancy. Churchwardens and their deputies have given generously of their time, working incredibly hard, and services have been led by many visiting clergy.

Chris O’Brien, PCC Secretary, February 2026

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Parish Safeguarding Report 2025

There have been a number of changes to the Safeguarding team over the past twelve months: Kim Benton stood down as Parish Safeguarding lead in May 2025, and the team would like to thank her for her many years of dedicated service.

Following Kim’s resignation, we entered a period of uncertainty and discussion over how the parish would operate. This discussion was informed by wider, ongoing discussions around splitting the parish. This would create the need for two PSO’s, one for each newly created parish. Deborah Castle, Church Warden at St Peters, had previously completed the leadership safeguarding training as St Peter’s was in Interregnum. Di Polowyj completed it in 2025 when taking up the post of PSO. The current arrangement considers the potential split of the parish, ensuring continuity when/if the parish splits. The team is confirmed as the following:

• Parish Safeguarding Officer(s): Di Polowyi (St. Peters and St Johns) and Dawn Ellis (ChadMark and All Saint’s)

• St Peters District Officer: Ellie Frith (assistant)

• ChadMark District Officer: Jane Woolf

• All Saints District Officer: Dawn Ellis

• St John’s District Officer: Gary Pugh

More recently, the team has been meeting every couple of months, which has been extremely beneficial and supportive to the team. As part of the changes to the team, and with instructions to remove central documents, a careful update was made to the Parish Safeguarding Policy, which was accepted by the PCC on Tuesday 23[rd] September 2025. This will be reviewed every year. The team continues to use the Parish Dashboard, currently working at level 3. Items are reviewed when the Safeguarding team meets (Jane Woolf holding editorial rights) and brought to the next PCC meeting if required for approval or for reporting purposes.

The parish has continued to use the DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] and we check specific categories. We have stressed on many occasions that all volunteers and staff should be vigilant and communicate anything they feel is not quite right. The PCC have agreed that if a new member joining the PCC is willing but not able to obtain a DBS check because of identification then they will be allowed to serve on the PCC, but this will be agreed on a case-by-case basis. A clear DBS check remains mandatory. Those that are able and not willing to obtain a DBS will be removed from the PCC as a Trustee. DBS applicants continue to complete applications online and are verified through the Deanery verifier, Kerry Bircher.

It has been agreed by the PCC that it is mandatory for all Trustees to complete the online training of basic and foundation with a refresher every three years. We continue to encourage all volunteers to complete this training. Leadership training is no longer required for Churchwardens (except for within an interregnum) however Churchwardens were encouraged to complete new training on domestic violence, alongside members of the safeguarding team.

The team encourages everyone within the parish to see that safeguarding is a crucial part of our calling to love our neighbours; remaining vigilant and explaining to people who think we are being pedantic that Safeguarding is of vital importance within our churches and communities.

The team would like to thank Revd Ray Gaston for his support and guidance during this year.

The Safeguarding Team February 2026

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St Peter’s Churchwardens’ Report 2025

We would like to begin this report towards the end of 2025, with the announcement in November that Rev Jeremy Dussek had been appointed as Priest in Charge and Rector Designate of St Peter’s Collegiate Church and St John’s in the Square. This news brought an end date to what has been a very long period of Vacancy and we give thanks for this.

Throughout 2025 we were again blessed with a team of both lay and ordained helpers who have kept the church going. Particular thanks go to the priests who have come on a regular basis to lead our worship, among them: The Very Rev Adrian Dorber, Rev Dr Preb. Sarah Schofield, Rev Paul Farthing and Rev Paul Brown who have covered many of our Eucharistic services this year and Rev Ray Gaston, who has covered funerals and weddings. Thanks are also due to the lay team who have helped to cover Evensong, notably Amy Bertaut and Joe Mace and to Sue Butler, who has sent the very many emails and coordinated the responses to allow us to have a rota of visiting clergy and who does a fantastic job of producing our weekly music and notices booklet, answering the phone and dealing with emails.

We were sorry to see Amy Bertaut and her family leave us this year, but give thanks to God that he has called Amy to ordination training and wish her and her family well in this new chapter of their lives.

As well as covering the regular services, we have again hosted the Civic Services, including the Council’s Civic Service and the Service of Remembrance. Our links with local schools have also continued with services held for St Peter’s Collegiate Academy and Wolverhampton Grammar School and the University of Wolverhampton have held both services and workshops here. Local schools also continue to send children of all ages for visits to St Peter’s and we are always pleased to accommodate their various requests for talks about Christianity and tours of the building. Our link with The Good Shepherd Ministry has also been maintained with two services: one with the theme of Recovery and the annual Christmas Service being held this year and our link with Ex Cathedra has seen them give two concerts.

This year’s Statistics for Mission return (a database of church attendance) shows that in 2025 the number of people attending at St Peter’s was roughly in line with the figures from 2024, with a slight downturn for some services.

On a financial basis, we have managed to remain in credit with the bank during 2025, due mainly to legacies which have been received and to the reduced cost of our utility bills. We give thanks for those who have bequeathed money to St Peter’s in their will and would urge others to think of doing likewise. This year we have installed a contactless payment machine in church and this has proved to be beneficial. Thanks go to Matt Rose for the work he did in organising this and to Pippa Cole for her preliminary investigations.

The main fundraising event of 2025 was the very successful Christmas Fair, which raised over £2,000. This is a wonderful event, which brings people into church and acts as a great outreach opportunity. Many members of the congregation gave of their time and we are very grateful to Jonathan and Lindsay White for the work they put into organising the event.

For the most part, we have managed to continue to open church to the public during the week, which would not be possible without the dedicated group of volunteers who are there to welcome visitors.

St Peter’s coffee shop has also been open, manned by volunteers. Unfortunately, with Joyce Lewis having had to stand down due to ill health, the coffee shop did not reopen after Christmas, as a new manager needed to be found. We are extremely grateful to Joyce for her very many years of service and to all the volunteers who have worked tirelessly to keep things going.

Fabric Report

Conservation and stone replacement work on the chancel continues into its third year, and we are pleased to confirm a projected completion date of July, 2026. The scope of the stone replacement has proven far greater than initially anticipated, with more than twice the number of stones requiring renewal compared to early estimates. The scaffolding has been removed from the north side and apsidal sections of the church, revealing striking new stonework. Remaining repairs for 2026 are concentrated at ground level and are already well underway.

Inside the church, a recent glass survey determined that all of the magnificent stained glass in the chancel required restoration. The majority of panels have been carefully removed and transported to York, where Woodside Stained Glass is carrying out expert conservation and renovation. It is expected that the restored glass will be returned and reinstalled by April, 2026.

Over the past year additional challenges have also been addressed, including repairs to the south porch and further upgrades to the

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lighting and heating systems. These improvements have not only enhanced the building but also delivered valuable day-to-day cost savings.

Finally, sincere thanks are due to Greg Hudson and Ian Simpson, the church commissioners who have overseen the financial management of this project, and to Crofts Conservation, whose craftsmanship has been central to the stonework repairs.

Priorities for the coming year will include the application for grants to allow the extensive repair work which is needed to the Tower and to reinstall the pinnacles above the south porch.

We would like to place on record our thanks to Di Polowyj for the support she has given as Deputy Warden this year. She has really been a 3[rd] Warden in all but name and is much appreciated.

Deborah Castle and Alan Bickley February 2026

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St John’s in the Square Churchwardens’ Report 2025

The year 2025 was an equally good year for St. John’s Church as we continued collectively able to achieve some positive outcomes and progressive results. We were able to sort out the long non-functioning surge protector inside the Church and the lightning conductor to protect the Church building against any lightning effect. This was contracted to Premier Technical Services Limited, PTSG.

The South Gallery Ceiling Repair - Thanks to the Buildings for Mission – Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant offer that we were able to source for funding, by applying to The committee of Trusts, Projects, Loans & Grants (TPLG) for their consideration with the help of Fiona North, Project Support and Church Buildings Officer and Christine Rier, Church Buildings Support Officer who kindly offered their assistance with the grant application following the List B approval by the Archdeacon’s office which was obtained for the plaster repair works. Thanks to The Church’s architect, Stephen Oliver for his assistance in the preparation for the List B approval processes. A grant offer for 90% of the total cost which equates to the sum of £7204.50 was approved and the Church’s account settled the 10% balance.

The Management Group contracted A&B Landscaping that the church had previously engaged in the past to maintain the church garden following the Church’s gardener, Desmond Foster’s non responsiveness to the maintenance of the garden surrounding the church. Their service commenced in May 2024.

The Fire extinguishers had their annual checks at end of February 2025. They were tested / replaced, as required. during the check. We have been given two new benches, and they are installed along the main drive leading to the Church. We say a big thank you to the donors.

We had a number of well attended events: Baptism, funerals and other functions in the year which brought back the earlier reported parking issues. These are now well managed with the traffic cones that we acquired to keep visitors and registered permit holders off the grass and to stop the parking on consecrated ground.

We had a number of School visits from both the Royal School and Wolverhampton Music School in the year.

We welcomed back Wombourne Choral Society on 25[th] March 2023 for a performance of the Mozart Vespers .

Also, Graisley Primary School visited for their Carol Service.

And of course, we are looking forward to welcoming our new Vicar, Revd. Jeremy Dussek who will be the priest-in-charge and Rector designate for St Peters and St John’s Churches from April 2026.

The St. John’s Management Group has unanimously agreed to commence a fresh application for the Narthex Wall installation. We have been informed that the previous application of 2017 that was initially agreed/approved had expired and a fresh application has to be submitted however, should the information on the previous application be required, we will be able to access it with permission to be granted.

Car Parking: There has been a tremendous increase in the subscription to the use of the Church’s car park in the year we have sold parking places to several new local companies, that has attracted a welcome increase to our Church’s income.

Alfred Talabi & Konrad Vernon, February 2025

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St Chad & St Mark Churchwardens’ Report 2025

During the past year we have continued to build on the work identified in the previous quinquennial inspection, while supporting a growing range of worship, pastoral and community activity across St Chad and St Mark.

St Chad and St Mark’s remains a large and diverse congregation from around the globe. This continues to make ChadMark a unique church in worship, pastoral care, outreach and mission.

Church and Grounds

The ongoing issues of damp and loose plaster within the church building remain, and the protective screen installed in 2023 is still in place.

Significant work has been undertaken by the Treasurer in preparing and submitting multiple major grant applications (including Enovert, Alfred Gubay and Lasletts) to enable external and internal fabric works to proceed.

Progress has been made on the major fabric works. The faculty has now been granted, tenders have been gathered, and grant applications have been submitted to support both external works (including the flue replacement) and the internal repairs that follow.

Alongside this, we are preparing for the quinquennial inspection due this year and continue to work with diocesan colleagues and professional advisers to take forward the best course of action for the building.

Our cleaner continues to be employed by the DCC and cleans the church and toilets two days a week.

Community Centre

The Community Centre continues to be open and well-used for a wide range of activities and projects. The refurbished kitchen and accessible all-gender WC remain a valued part of this provision, supporting hospitality, food storage and community use.

Activities and Projects

There are various activities taking place throughout the week, many in partnership with other agencies.

Wednesday - City of Sanctuary run a drop-in in the church which is attended by many people from different nationalities every week.

Friday - Places of Welcome, including crafts, gardening, furniture restoration (with Arun Bector / BME Housing Consortium) and employment support (with Wolves at Work). In May this year we received £25,000 of Marsh Trust funding to support Arun Bector’s community projects, notably ‘Bike to the Future’ and ‘The Big Fix’ furniture project.

Saturday - The Saturday Food Market continues to be extremely popular and relies on volunteers from the congregation and wider community.

Sunday - Football Club (run by members of the congregation) continues to grow.

The ‘Little Eden’ gardening work continues to make a significant difference to the wellbeing of those who attend. The community fridge and kitchen facilities support safe storage and hygiene standards for the Food Market and other meals, supported by volunteers holding appropriate food hygiene certification.

Our community meal after the Sunday Eucharist continues to bring together church members and the wider community, reflecting our commitment to welcome, relationship and practical care.

The All God’s People project has continued to strengthen worship and community life. Christopher Mazen remains in post as Worship and Music Enabler, helping to lead joyful, participatory worship.

Payam Hemmatpour continues in his role as Iranian/Kurdish Community Worker.

We have also committed to a three-year membership with Citizens UK. This supports leadership development within the congregation and strengthens our ability to work alongside partners on issues of social justice and community cohesion.

Wolverhampton Council has also received government funding to run a Net Zero Neighbourhood pilot in the area around Chad Mark. Our Church Warden, Isaac Vivian, chairs the local community group leading this work. The project aims to co-create a neighbourhood vision, gather household energy and air-quality data, and explore community-led solutions that can deliver cleaner, lower-carbon and more affordable energy. Chad Mark has become the lead community partner for the pilot, and we hope this initiative will also help catalyse renewable energy improvements for the church itself.

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Figures

Our attendance remains strong, with a consistent mix of adults and children, and with many nationalities and languages represented. Baptisms, confirmations and occasional offices continue to be an important part of our parish life.

Community Art

Local artist, Charlotte Webb, developed a 3D Nativity Installation which was showcased over the Christmas period. £500 was approved for this artwork.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding administration and support have continued throughout the year, with updated arrangements now in place for the Parish Safeguarding Officer role and ongoing DBS and training compliance. Jane Woolf stepped down as Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) for Chad Mark but retains her administrative support duties. Dawn Ellis has been appointed as PSO in Jane’s place.

The DCC also considered issues of security and safeguarding in light of wider national concerns, carefully balancing the need for safety with our commitment to remain an open and welcoming church.

Children’s Church

Children’s Church continues to be well attended. During the year we have begun to strengthen children’s provision by appointing two experienced children’s consultants, supporting training and development for volunteers and widening participation across age groups.

Primary Schools Ministry

Schools ministry remains a significant part of our outreach. Alongside regular links with local schools, we have again received many requests for assemblies and visits, including a busy programme of Advent and Christmas engagements.

Clergy and Ministry Team

We continue to be blessed by the ministry team serving at Chad Mark. Sadly, Revd Valerie left St Chad and St Mark this year to pursue other aspects of her ministry. Revd Chijioke continues to serve faithfully, and we have progressed the process for him to become Associate Priest in the district. We have also been delighted to welcome Revd Imogen to the parish as our new curate. Above all, we remain grateful for the steady leadership and pastoral care of our Vicar, Revd Ray.

Governance and Administration

This year the DCC reviewed practical administration matters including bank charges and broadband arrangements and began updating key policies and procedures. In particular, we have drafted our GDPR policy to ensure our privacy statements and points of contact are accurate and current.

We also began planning ahead for future changes to trade waste requirements, and continue to review charging arrangements for partner organisations using the building in light of their changing costs and needs.

Parish Reorganisation and Future Sustainability

As part of the wider parish reorganisation process, discussions have continued regarding the proposed creation of a new parish bringing together ChadMark and All Saints. Financial projections and proposed splits have been shared by the Archdeacon’s office, and the DCC has asked for further clarity to ensure the long-term viability of mission and ministry.

Housing Development Project

Alongside this, work continues longer-term sustainability plans, including the housing development proposals relating to the former hall site and the use of our buildings to support mission. The housing feasibility grant (£23,820) has been received, and professional work is underway to assess planning, costing and long-term sustainability implications.

Finance update

At the review of Chad Mark’s finances, it was noted that voluntary income had fallen slightly to £17,400, compared with £18,900 the previous year. While the position remains manageable, there are some emerging concerns regarding long-term financial sustainability and our ability to meet future parish share commitments.

Funding from All God’s People has been crucial this year to enable funding of Children’s consultants, supporting Citizen UK membership for the first 2 years and to support staff leading our worship.

During the year we updated bank signatories, adapted to new banking charges, reviewed supplier contracts, and began preparing for forthcoming trade waste regulation changes.

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In Memoriam

We note with sadness the deaths of Peter Ferriday, formerly Churchwarden, and (early in 2026) of Sue Walker, for many years treasurer, and we give thanks for their faithful service over many years in the life of St Chad and St Mark and in our community work.

Future Plans

In the coming year our priorities include: progressing the roof and fabric works as funding decisions are made; completing key compliance tasks (including quinquennial and policy updates); progressing the housing development project; continuing to strengthen children’s and youth provision; and deepening our partnerships and leadership development through Citizens UK and our local community networks.

We would like to thank all who support the work of St Chad and St Mark in so many different ways. Your time, gifts and service enable the church to flourish in worship and to serve the community with generosity and faith.

We are truly blessed to be part of such a lively, diverse, welcoming and inclusive family - God’s family. We look forward to seeing where God leads us this coming year as we move forward in faith.

Isaac Vivian & Henok Shawl, Churchwardens, February 2026

All Saints’ Church Report 2025

Sunday Service and Attendance

Sunday attendance has increased slightly from last year with our ASA now standing at 18 adults and 4 children most of these have started coming to All Saints in the last couple of years so represent a relatively new congregation, a considerable number of them from the new local estate as well as a small number of people who have come over from St Chad’s and St Mark’s. This compares to 14 adults and 5 children last year and 9 adults and 1 child from 2022 as no returns were completed for 2023. It is also interesting to note that it compares favourably with the figures from 2016 when there was last an active engaged stipendiary ministry at All Saints with 17 adults and 6 children on the ASA.

We agreed to return to the church’s policy of first communion at 7 and two children received their first communion this year after preparation with our curate Revd Imogen Smith. We have been blessed with having Revd Imogen Smith with us who is serving her curacy at St Chad’s and St Mark’s and All Saints with Revd Ray, we look forward to her ordination to the Priesthood in June. We have continued to run Little Saints Sunday School each week with a programme for children.

Pastoral Offices

There were 4 Child Christenings and 1 wedding in church. There were 2 funerals one at All Saints followed by a burial and one taken by the clergy at the crematorium.

Developing our Church Community

We have held two events aimed at developing our relationships with one another as a church beyond Sundays. The Boat trip was a great success and also we organised a bulb planting on the verge outside the church that we hope to see the fruits of soon. We are grateful to George Reiss for initiating and organising these events and for he and Jan’s leading role in developing the time of fellowship after our Eucharist on a Sunday.

Community Engagement

We have continued to increase our visibility locally and engagement with the wider community. We have developed a good relationship with Grove Primary School and during 2025 regular assemblies were taken by Clergy at the school and we participated in the school in other ways, taking religious studies classes on Easter and Christmas. The School held their Christmas Carol services at the Church and Revd Imogen and Dawn Ellis organised a Dementia Friendly Carol service at All Saints for the residents of the local Methodist Care Home in Wolverhampton. We also saw an increase in attendance at our community orientated Crib Service on Christmas Eve that we started last year. Revd Imogen has also developed a good relationship with the Community Lunch run by ASAN in the community centre reestablishing links and visibility of the church with ASAN.

Thanks

Special thanks to our Church Wardens Olu and Peter, our Treasurer Lisa, Secretary Jan and our Sacristan Dawn and Chris our organist for their significant contributions to the worship and ongoing life of the church.

All Saints DCC, February 2026

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Financial Review

PCC of Central Wolverhampton

Net Total Assets: £1,768,757_2025 [£1,636,835_2024] Excess: £108,000_2025 [Excess: £16,462_2024]

The figures above are shown before any Gains/losses.

All Saints :

Net Total Assets: £5,381_2025 [(£21,673)_2024] Excess: £27,055_2025 [Excess: £2,221 2024]

The excess shown in the accounts is because of the loan of £27,102.89 being written off by Lichfield Diocesan. This amount has been posted against code 08A1_Non recurring one off grants. Without this write off All Saints did show a small deficit of (£48). This will of course make it easier for All Saints DCC to see where they are and hopefully a growth over the next couple of years and beyond.

2025 has seen the Nat West account finally closed. However, we still await the closing statement. Hopefully, I will have that for the examination. In 2026 Lisa will need to change the Lloyds mandate to remove Kim Benton and appoint two other signatories [assuming that Jean McIntosh has already been removed as per her request]

The accounts do not show any Solar Income. Lisa now has authority to speak to Ovo and it is expected that the income will be paid directly into the account in 2026. It is vital that this income continues to aid with the growth of All Saints.

Thanks go to Lisa for her support and hard work during the year.

Parish Account :

Net Total Assets: £13,843_2025 [£12,501_2024] Excess £1,687 2025 [Excess: £934_2024]

Everything is posted to agency accounts apart from Interest and fees for Crematorium fees.

• Discipleship & Evangelism Grant – £96_2025 [£96_2024

• IDS Decoration fund – NIL [£750 2024]

• LDBF Assigned fees – NIL [NIL 2024]

• LDBF Common fund – NIL [NIL 2024]

• Salaries – NIL [£4 2024]

• Parish expenses – £2,517 [£1,439 2024]

• Vacancy Cover – (£1,391) [(£2,276)_2024]_Owed by Lichfield Diocesan so shows as a debtor in the accounts

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St Chad & St Marks :

Net Total Assets: £141,358_2025 [£131,860_2024] Excess: £10,731_2025 [Excess: £30,926_2024]

The unrestricted deficit is simply spending more than income collected. There are no real notable differences. The restricted excess will be because grants have been received in 2025 which are yet to be spent. The Income overall has increased from £105,228_2024 to £127,135_2025. The notable difference being an increase in non-recurring one-off grants_08A1

The expenditure has increased from £74,302_2024 to £116,403_2025. The notable difference being 2051_Other salaries and 2180_Other expense claims. All of these claims will be reimbursed via All Gods People grant.

We have employed two people for the All-Gods people project. The salaries are paid by payroll at Lichfield and then debited to the financial accounts 2051 with the corresponding credit being credited to 0801. There are claims for expenses which are still waiting for payment. These will be physically transferred from Lichfield bank account to St Chad & St Mark bank account in 2026.

Thanks go to Chris O’Brien for his continued support and hard work particularly now that he inputs all of the information for St Chad & St Mark.

St John’s:

Net Total Assets: £360,277_2025 [£340,438_2024] Excess: £5,978_2025 [Deficit: (£1,843)_2024]

St John’s have seen an overall reduction in Income from £41,885_2024 to £31,894_2025. There have been increases in 0101 Gift aid collections and 1302_Car park receipts There have been reductions in most other codes the most notable 08A1 but this was a grant in 2024 for the plastering so of course expenditure has also reduced.

There has been a reduction overall in expenditure from £43,727_2024 to £25,916_2025. The most notable being 2701 and 2710. There has been a significant reduction in 2440 so this could be because the utility bills have been estimated and so we will see an increase in 2026. I recommend that the Church Wardens/Treasurer investigate this reduction to ensure that St John’s are not storing up trouble for the future..

St John’s have paid their share of the Common Fund in full.

The trustees of AFH Wealth Management investment are now recorded as Graham Bennett, Alfred Talabi & Vicky Szyman. The investment is being managed on a discretionary basis. The income paid was £11,409 [£11,142 2024]. The revaluation at 31.12.25 showed a growth of £15,558_2025 [£11,183_2024]. The capital has increased from £310,946_2024 to £326,505_2025. This therefore equates to a total return of £26,967_2025

The Account_704119364_St Johns Reserve Account which had a balance of £1,698.22 has been written off as St John’s have been unable to locate this account since 2021.

Thanks go Graham, Alfred and Frank for their support and hard work during 2025.

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St Peters:

Net Total Assets: £1,241,209_2025 [£1,173,709_2024] Excess/Deficit: £62,343_2025 [Excess: £18,020_2024]

Income has reduced overall from £212,580_2024 to £198,234_2025. The most notable differences being an increase in 0101 Gift Aid collections, 0601 Tax recoverable on Gift Aid and 08A1_Non Recurring one-off grants.

We have seen reductions in 0201 Non Gift aid collections, 0701 Legacies, 1230 Church Hall lettings and 1262 Café Sales.

Expenditure has also reduced from £194,559_2024 to £135,891_2025. The most notable difference being a reduction in 2710_Church Major Repairs-Installation and 2440_Church running_heating and lighting.

St Peters is showing an excess of £62,343. However, £40,826 is from legacies. Without this there would have been an excess of £21,517. Whilst this still puts St Peters is a good position, there is still work to be carried restating the Pinnacles. The quotes received are approximately £80,000. It is hoped that a grant can be secured but important that we don’t rest on our laurels.

St Peters have drawn down £10,000 from LDBF which is showing as a liability. This has not formallly been set up as a loan and no payments are being made. At some point the DCC does need to make the decision to pay this back or formallly set up a loan agreement with LDBF. For the time being it is better to wait until a decision is made regarding the reinstatement of the Pinnacles.

The capital value of the CCLA investments have seen a decrease from £600,671_2024 to £577,658_2025. However, The Harris Allday investment saw an increase of £29,170.

CCLA have sent a comprehensive report to Lichfield Diocesan setting out their admission that they have fell well below their benchmark.

The income these investments produce has increased from £25,008_2024 to £25,585.

Thanks go to Deborah for her continued support and hard work during the year.

Kim Benton – Parish Treasurer

Reserves Policy

It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £42,811_2025 [£57,109_2024]. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was £393,666_2025 [£295,016_2024] which is considerably higher than this target. The Trustees feel that a higher reserve is prudent in these uncertain times. Particularly as most of the reserve £261,764_2025 [£216,981 2024] is invested in stocks and shares which provides income. The investment could be used should capital be needed.

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Investment Policy

The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London. AFH Wealth Management and EFG Harris Allday

The charity’s investment policies are based on two key principles: -

• Ethical Investment – this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders.

• Long-term responsibilities – the trustees are aware of their long-term responsibilities in respect of the Restricted and Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions.

Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating income at excessive or high risk – known as “purchasing income”, where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital.

In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made:

The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following:

• “We aim to invest in companies that:

• will develop their business in the interests of shareholders;

• demonstrate responsible employment practices;

• are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance, the environment and human rights;

• are sensitive to the community in which they operate.”

Planned giving, collections and donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverable.

Safeguarding

The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults)

Reporting Serious Incidents

A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity’s beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property or harm to the charity’s work or reputation.

The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year.

Fundraising

The PCC takes its fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very grateful to all donors – whether regular or occasional – for their support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC takes full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is either by donations, fundraising events, special appeals, or legacies for which the PCC are most grateful.

Volunteers

The members of the PCC would like to thank the 73 volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant community.

Risk Management

The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.

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Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission under registration number 1130297. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).

The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC met 6 times during the year. [Given its responsibilities, the PCC has several sub committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. These include Finance and Standing Committee. Each reports back to the PCC with the minutes of their meetings.]

Related Parties

There are no related parties employed by the PCC or awarded contracts for work.

Donations from Related Parties

Donations from 14 related parties [PCC Members} during the year totalled £9,468_2025 [£5,844_2024]. All these donations were received without condition.

Remuneration paid to Trustees.

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC.

Expenses paid to Trustees.

No trustees were reimbursed for travel and subsistence during the year or the previous year.

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Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Central Wolverhampton

Other names the charity is known by: N/A

Registered Charity Number : 1130297

Charity’s principal address: Lich Gates Wolverhampton WV1 1TY

Correspondence address: St Peters House 4 Exchange Street Wolverhampton WV1 1TS Website address: https://www.wolvescentralparish.com/

PCC Members: Who Served from 1 January 2025 to the date this report was approved

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole period
Ex-Officio
Ms Amy Bertaut	Deanery Synod Central	Resigned 26.07.25
Mrs Deborah Castle	Church Warden Central/Vice Chair
Ms Rosemary Chillcott	Deanery Synod Central
Rev Valerie Fairclough	OLM	Resigned 20.05.25
The Revd Ray Gaston	Team Vicar
Ms Deborah Alero King	Deanery Synod Western
Ms Jean McIntosh	Church Warden All Saints	Resigned 20.05.25
Mr Chris O’Brien	Deanery Synod Western/Secretary
Rev Chijioke Okiba	Western	From 27.07.25
Mr Oluseye Onalaja	Church Warden All Saints
Mr Brian Palmer	Deanery Synod Western
Mr Hugh Smith	Deanery Synod Central
Rev Imogen Smith	Curate	From 28.06.25
Mr Peter Stokes	Church Warden Southern
Mr Alfred Talabi	Church Warden Central
Mr Konrad Vernon	Church Warden Central
Ms Aliko Wilcox	Church Warden Western	Resigned 20.05.25
Mrs Clare Whitney	Reader/Deanery Synod	Resigned 20.05.25
Mr Alan Bickley	Church Warden Central	From April 2025
Mr Henok Shawl	Church Warden Western
Mr Isaac Vivian	Church Warden Western	From 20.05.25
Elected Members
Ms Elaine Bickley	Central
Mrs Lisa Ritchie [Cole]	Southern	From 20.05.25
Mr Neville Collins	Central
Ms Dawn Ellis	Western
Ms Jackie Fletcher	Central
Miss Dila Lasa	Western	From 20.05.25
Mrs Joyce Lewis	Central

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Mr Andrew Lindop	Western
Mr Deinsam Ogan	Central	Resigned 20.05.25
Mrs Diana Polowyj	Central	From 20.05.25
Mr Gary Pugh	Central
Mr George Reiss	All Saints	From 20.05.25
Ms Maureen Smith	Western	From 20.05.25
Mrs Susan Stokes	Southern	From 20.05.25
Mr Edward Stone	Central	From 20.05.25
Mr Franklyn Thomas	Treasurer Central	From 20.05.25
Ms Jane Woolf	Western

Bank Barclays Bank PLC Queen Square Wolverhampton WV1 1DS Investment CCLA Managers 1 Angel Ln London EC4R 3AB Independent Jonathan Hill Examiner Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Marys House, The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD

Approved by the PCC on 21.04.26 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs Deborah Castle

Mr Christopher O’Brien

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Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of The PCC of The Parish of Central Wolverhampton Registered charity number: 1130297

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 which are set out on the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an Independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility

• to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,

• to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission

• (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or

• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance

St Mary’s House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD

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The Parish of Central Wolverhampton Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31[st] December 2025

Accounting Policies

The Financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis.

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.

Cashflow Statement

The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000.

Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Accounting Estimates and Prior Year Errors

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period

Description of Funds

Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

An explanation of purpose of each Designated fund are as follows:

• Bookshop – To record income and expenditure for the Bookshop – transferred to St Peter’s general fund periodically

• Craven – Mr & Mrs Craven left a property in 1986. No restriction has been left as Craven but eventually will be transferred into General

• Recital – Ticket sales and expenditure for Organ Recitals

• Parish – Funds held in the Parish account

• Vicars fund – Discretionary fund for Vicar to use for small emergency payments at St Peters

• Xmas Tree – Set aside for the Christmas Tree Festival

Restricted funds comprise of two elements :-

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• a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest

• b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.

An explanation of purpose of each Restricted fund are as follows:

Parish

• Decoration – These are the annual contributions to the Decoration fund held with the Diocese for the re-decoration of the three vicarages.

All Saints

• ZZGrowth – Specific grants from Growth fund Lichfield Diocesan to fund a salary at All Saints. This project has finished. Permission to transfer to General to bring to nil and close granted in 2025.

• Perton – Donation from Perton for Warm Welcome work. Enquiries need to be made to ask if this needs to be paid back or transferred to the General fund.

• Together – A Grant received from Church Urban Fund for the salary of the Warm Welcome Co-ordinator post at All Saints – this has been spent apart from £256 – enquiries to be made regarding paying back this money or transferring to General fund.

St Chad & St Mark

• Clinton Flowers – Donation from Clintons for Flowers at St Chad and St Mark

• Emergency Fund – To be used at Vicars discretion.

• Fabric-W – For the fabric of the Church at St Chad & St Mark

• Flowers Western – Specific donations to the flower fund at St Chads

• Garden project – Specific grants and donations to the Eden Garden project at St Chad and St Marks

• Godly Play – Specific grants and donations to the Godly Play work at St Chad and St Marks

• KitchenFridge – Grants for the community Fridge and Kitchen at St Chad & St Mark

• Hall_St Marks Hall Fund – The proceeds from the sale of St Marks Hall income produced is paid into St Chad and St Marks general fund.

• Housing – For the Housing project

• Net Zero – For the Net Zero project

• People – For the work of All Gods People Grant

• Project-W – Funds for community projects at St Chad & St Mark

St Johns

• Chapel – For the Chapel at St Johns

• Friends of St Johns – Was a separate Charity – now closed and transferred to St John’s – it is specific and historical donations to the Friends of St John’s for grants to aid St John’s.

• St Johns Reserve – An historic legacy left in Lloyd shares to be kept in reserve for St Johns – now held in the current account

• ZZRestoration – Specific donations for restoration work at St Johns. Fund overdrawn £569.43 transferred from General to bring to nil and close in 2025.

• Signage – Donation for new signage at St Johns when the new Rector is in post.

St Peters

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• ZZAssistant Director – For the Assistant Director post. Fund overdrawn transferred £2,000 from General to bring to nil and close.

• Bells – For the Bells at St Peters

• Choir – For the Choir at St Peters

• Covid – Grant from Wolverhampton Council for the Covid Survey at St Peters House

• ZZEdington – Edington festival grant – overdrawn £696. Transferred from General to bring to nil and closed in 2025

• Education – Excess of income over expenditure over the years from the Open Door project now transferred to fund covering all work with Children at St Peters

• FlowersP – Specific donations to the flower fund at St Peters

• House Reserve – These are savings put aside from the trading activities of St Peters House restricted to the upkeep of the building.

• Lamps – Specific donations for Oil Lamps at St Peters

• ZZLighting – For the work changing the lighting at St Peters to LED. Fund overdrawn transferred £31,493.97 from General to bring to nil and close.

• ZZOrgan UpKeep – For the Upkeep of the Organ. Fund overdrawn transferred £1,032.88 from General to bring to nil and close.

• Pinnacles – For the removal and reinstatement of the Pinnacles

• Pixell – Originally as site for schoolroom and for other religious or educational purposes. 14 October 1980 the property was sold to the West Midlands County Council for £6,500 and the parish merged with several neighbouring parishes to form Wolverhampton parish. Income to be used for the furthering work of the Church of England in the parish of Wolverhampton. As the Endowment no longer produces income of a £1,000 per annum the Parish of Central Wolverhampton are allowed to spend the capital. It remains ring fenced.

• Scholar – Grant for Organ Scholars at St Peters

• Sound system – Specific donations to a new Sound system at St Peters

• Upkeep-P – Historic funds for the Upkeep and repair of St Peters

Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts.

An explanation of purpose of each Endowment fund are as follows:

St Peters

• Repair & Upkeep – Invested to provide income to St Peter’s general fund.

• Upkeep & Repair – Invested to provide income to St Peter’s general fund

• Ward fund – A bequest by John Ward for the benefit of St Peters Collegiate School. The funds were invested in 1945 and St Peters Collegiate School receives the dividends directly

St Johns

• Upkeep-J Sale of Flats – Proceeds from the sale of St John’s flats invested to provide income to St John’s general fund

Incoming Resources

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Resources Expended

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.

Governance and Support Costs

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Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)(a)&(C) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. St Peters house is revauled at 31 December annually using the Nationwide house price calculator and shown on page 43.

Investments

Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments.

Debtors

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured as cash expected to be received

Creditors and Accruals

Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date

The Parish of Central Wolverhampton year ending 2025

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Receipts and Payments Account 2025

	Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds 2025 2024
Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	171,698 1,420 115,864 - 288,982 251,112 31,474 2,100 1,422 - 34,996 43,822 - - - - - - 47,590 - 2,164 - 49,755 57,846 14,112 - - - 14,112 13,786
	264,875 3,520 119,450 - 387,846 366,567 163 - - - 163 34,058 171,085 1,386 107,210 - 279,682 316,047 - - - - - -
	171,248 1,386 107,210 - 279,845 350,105
	93,626 2,133 12,240 - 108,000 16,462 38,148 - 57,834 - 95,983 36,735 (57,835) (6,458) (31,691) - (95,984) (36,736) 28,554 - (1,773) (7,299) 19,482 34,868 (5,216) - 9,653 - 4,437 11,699
	97,279 (4,324) 46,264 (7,299) 131,921 63,029
	562,252 15,198 176,693 882,692 1,636,835 1,573,806
	659,531 10,875 222,957 875,393 1,768,757 1,636,835

Statement of assets and liabilities 2025

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Class and nominal code

General Designated Restricted Endowment 2025 2024 246,152 - - - 246,152 216,981 - - - 209,307 209,307 218,023 - - - 95,652 95,652 99,635 - - - 243,927 243,927 254,085 - - 27,770 - 27,770 28,926 15,612 - 13,993 - 29,605 30,838 - - - 326,505 326,505 310,946 261,764 - 41,763 875,393 1,178,921 1,159,438 265,864 - - - 265,864 259,382 265,864 - - - 265,864 259,382 3,392 - 3,245 - 6,637 11,739 - - 1,222 - 1,222 359 99,735 10,875 32,428 - 143,038 81,875 13 - - - 13 13 - - 947 - 947 851 3,467 - 55,933 - 59,400 52,209 3,899 - 2,240 - 6,139 5,571 - - - - - 782 4,680 - 701 - 5,381 2,807 - - 31 - 31 44 60 - - - 60 60 25 - - - 25 113 - - - - - 25 11,628 - 22,143 - 33,772 27,793 15,000 - 9,450 - 24,450 15,000 - - 21,265 - 21,265 21,265 - - 18,964 - 18,964 18,143 - - 4,241 - 4,241 3,679 - - 4,553 - 4,553 3,991 - - 5,047 - 5,047 4,484 - - - - - 2,621 - - - - - 1,698 141,902 10,875 182,416 - 335,194 255,131 - - 1,222 - 1,222 13 - - 1,222 - 1,222 13 e year - - - - - 13,777 - - - - - 10,660 - - - - - 24,437 10,000 - - - 10,000 10,000 - - - - - 2,665 10,000 - - - 10,000 12,665

Fixed Asset - Investments 247910: St P Harris Allday C047910 CB3008502: CCLA Wolverhampton St Peter Church Repairs TN28 CB3008504: CCLA Wolverhampton St Peter Collegiate School TN28 CB3008572: CCLA Wolverhampton TN1504 CB3008611: CCLA Wolverhampton Trust 28 I.R A/C - TN28 CB3028324: CCLA St Chad & St Mark FHLI0005: AFH Wealth Management Total Fixed Asset - Tangible Assets 6430: St Peters House Total Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand 03829156: st Chad & St Mark Current Account 10085758: Parish Current Account 10651575: St Peters Current Account 20040223: St Peters Reserve Account 23412909: St Peters Flowers Account 39902368: St Chad & St Mark No 2 Account 50651907: St Peters House Current A/C 53524968: St Chad & St Mark Little Eden Garden Project 60707263: All Saints_Lloyds current account 65901: Petty Cash Bells 65903: Petty Cash St Peters Church 65904: Petty Cash St Peters House 65908: Petty Cash St Chad & St Mark 90120693: St Johns Current Account CB1007792: CCLA Parish of Central Wolverhampton - St Chad & St Mark CB3008535: CCLA St Mark Wton TN 1637 CB3028074: CCLA St Peters House Reserve [C] IDWOLV041: Manlove Street Vicarage Decoration Account IDWOLV041 IDWOLV101: Park Road East Vicarage Decoration Account IDWOLV101 IDWOLVO11: Southern Vicarage Decoration Account IDWOLV011 ZZ00101311: All Saints C/A ZZ704119364: St Johns Reserve Account Total Liability - Agency Accounts 6699: Agency collections Total Liability - Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than on DLWOLV00011: LDBF - All Saints Loan Due after 5 years DLWOLV0011: LDBF - All Saints Loan Due 2 - 5 years Total Liability - Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year 6601: Loans received for Lighting DLWOLV011: LDBF - All Saints Loan Due within in one year Total

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Net total assets

659,531 10,875

222,957 875,393 1,768,757 1,636,835

Approved by the PCC on 21.04.26 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs Deborah Castle

Mr Christopher O’Brien

Statement of assets and liabilities 2024

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Class and nominal code

General Designated Restricted Endowment 2024 2023 216,981 - - - 216,981 232,427 - - - 218,023 218,023 213,145 - - - 99,635 99,635 97,406 - - - 254,085 254,085 248,400 - - 28,926 - 28,926 28,279 10,595 - 20,242 - 30,838 30,148 - - - 310,946 310,946 309,763 227,577 - 49,169 882,692 1,159,438 1,159,570 259,382 - - - 259,382 247,683 - - - - - 299 259,382 - - - 259,382 247,982 1,537 - 1,083 - 2,621 3,208 (3,485) - 15,223 - 11,739 9,512 345 - 13 - 359 6,257 56,258 15,198 10,418 - 81,875 26,010 - - 13 - 13 12 - - 851 - 851 753 18,250 - 33,959 - 52,209 35,977 3,331 - 2,240 - 5,571 4,105 - - 782 - 782 1,602 2,807 - - - 2,807 - - - 44 - 44 299 60 - - - 60 60 113 - - - 113 63 16 - 8 - 25 25 1,698 - - - 1,698 1,698 - - - - - 33,797 6,219 - 21,574 - 27,793 18,728 15,000 - - - 15,000 - - - 21,265 - 21,265 21,265 - - 18,143 - 18,143 17,228 - - 3,679 - 3,679 3,354 - - 3,991 - 3,991 3,666 - - 4,484 - 4,484 4,234 102,155 15,198 137,777 - 255,131 191,863 240 - (240) - - 1,730 240 - (240) - - 1,730 - - 13 - 13 237 - - 13 - 13 237 e year 13,777 - - - 13,777 13,777 10,660 - - - 10,660 10,660

Fixed Asset - Investments C047910: St P Harris Allday C047910 CB3008502: CCLA Wolverhampton St Peter Church Repairs TN28 CB3008504: CCLA Wolverhampton St Peter Collegiate School TN28 CB3008572: CCLA Wolverhampton TN1504 CB3008611: CCLA Wolverhampton Trust 28 I.R A/C - TN28 CB3028324: CCLA St Chad & St Mark FHLI0005: AFH Wealth Management Total Fixed Asset - Tangible Assets 6430: St Peters House Fridge: Fridge Total Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand 00101311: All Saints C/A 03829156: st Chad & St Mark Current Account 10085758: Parish Current Account 10651575: St Peters Current Account 20040223: St Peters Reserve Account 23412909: St Peters Flowers Account 39902368: St Chad & St Mark No 2 Account 50651907: St Peters House Current A/C 53524968: St Chad & St Mark Little Eden Garden Project 60707263: Lloyds current account 65901: Petty Cash Bells 65903: Petty Cash St Peters Church 65904: Petty Cash St Peters House 65908: Petty Cash St Chad & St Mark 704119364: St Johns Reserve Account 73133354: Wolverhampton Pioneer Ministry C/A 90120693: St Johns Current Account CB1007792: CCLA Parish of Central Wolverhampton - St Chad & St Mark CB3008535: CCLA St Mark Wton TN 1637 CB3028074: CCLA St Peters House Reserve [C] IDWOLV041: Manlove Street Vicarage Decoration Account IDWOLV041 IDWOLV101: Park Road East Vicarage Decoration Account IDWOLV101 IDWOLVO11: Southern Vicarage Decoration Account IDWOLV011 Total Current Asset - Debtors Z05: Accounts Receivable Total Liability - Agency Accounts 6699: Agency collections Total Liability - Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than on DLWOLV00011: LDBF - All Saints Loan Due after 5 years DLWOLV0011: LDBF - All Saints Loan Due 2 - 5 years

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Total Liability - Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year 6601: Loans received for Lighting DLWOLV011: LDBF - All Saints Loan Due within in one year Total Net total assets	24,437 - - - 24,437 24,437 - - 10,000 - 10,000 - 2,665 - - - 2,665 2,665 2,665 - 10,000 - 12,665 2,665 562,252 15,198 176,693 882,692 1,636,835 1,573,806

Analysis of receipts and payments 2025

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Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2025 2024

RECEIPTS Donations and legacies 0101 - Gift Aid Collections 0201 - Non Gift Aid Collections 0301 - Loose plate collections 0303 - Contactless 0410 - Giving through church boxes 0550 - Donations appeals etc 0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 0701 - Legacies 0801 - Recurring grants 08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants 0901 - Other funds generated Donations and legacies Totals Income from charitable activities 0902 - Heating - Weddings&Funerals 1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals 1210 - Bookstall sales 1230 - Church hall lettings 1261 - Fair Sales etc 1262 - Cafe Sales Income from charitable activities Totals Investments 1001 - Dividends 1020 - Bank/Building Soc/CBF Interest 1030 - Rent from Tennant St P Hse/Hall Investments Totals Other income 1302 - Other Trading Income Other income Totals Receipts Grand totals PAYMENTS Raising funds 1720 - Costs of stewardship campaign 2360 - Administration Raising funds Totals Expenditure on charitable activities 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events 1740 - Bank Charges and Interest Chgd 1801 - Giving to missionary societies 1850 - Home Mission 1910 - LDBF Common Fund 2050 - St Peters Administrator payments 2051 - Other Salaries 2060 - Music Staff Salaries 2101 - Clergy Working Expenses 2102 - Music Expenses 2170 - Education 2180 - Other Expense Claims	57,349 - - - 57,349 43,437 5,332 - - - 5,332 10,305 8,722 - - - 8,722 10,662 1,292 - - - 1,292 - 3,448 - - - 3,448 2,992 5,340 - 966 - 6,306 17,551 18,113 - - - 18,113 13,245 40,826 - - - 40,826 75,271 - - 46,132 - 46,132 41,460 30,407 - 68,765 - 99,173 33,204 866 1,420 - - 2,286 2,979
	171,698 1,420 115,864 - 288,982 251,112 545 - - - 545 1,055 1,373 - 347 - 1,720 2,365 - 2,100 - - 2,100 2,995 6,064 - 1,075 - 7,139 11,049 1,934 - - - 1,934 2,791 21,557 - - - 21,557 23,565
	31,474 2,100 1,422 - 34,996 43,822 36,994 - 856 - 37,851 36,987 1,961 - 1,307 - 3,268 2,725 8,634 - - - 8,634 18,133
	47,590 - 2,164 - 49,755 57,846 14,112 - - - 14,112 13,786
	14,112 - - - 14,112 13,786
	264,875 3,520 119,450 - 387,846 366,567
	163 - - - 163 241 - - - - - 33,817
	163 - - - 163 34,058 711 - 27,409 - 28,120 2,804 - - - - - 26 1 - - - 1 49 - - 7,524 - 7,524 2,823 54,451 - - - 54,451 51,858 2,253 - - - 2,253 2,130 4,013 - 40,229 - 44,243 38,649 24,479 - 4,200 - 28,679 28,732 - - - - - 18 49 - - - 49 - 51 - 256 - 307 613 58 - 7,222 - 7,281 3,406

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2201 - Parish training and mission 2300 - Parish Expenses 2301 - Church running - insurance 2310 - Church office - telephone 2320 - Organ / piano tuning 2330 - Church maintenance 2331 - Cleaning & Cleaning Products 2340 - Upkeep of services 2341 - Tea Coffee etc 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 2360 - Administration 2370 - Visiting Clergy/Locum 2420 - Church running - water 2440 - Church running - heating and lighting 2510 - Bookstall costs 2519 - Cafe Supplies 2550 - St P Hse/Hall - Insurance 2560 - St P Hse/Hall - Maintenance 2570 - St P Hse/Hall - Phone 2580 - St P Hse/Hall - Water 2590 - Hall running - heating and lighting 2701 - Church major repairs - structure 2710 - Church Major Repairs - Installation 2840 - Other PCC property upkeep ZZ2102 - Music Expenses - Inactive ZZ2530 - St P Hse/Hall - Electricity - Inactive 2024 Expenditure on charitable activities Totals Payments Grand totals	121 - 31 - 152 2,932 1,999 - - - 1,999 2,029 21,586 - - - 21,586 21,634 1,433 - - - 1,433 1,196 1,062 - - - 1,062 2,090 9,792 - 104 - 9,897 11,884 508 - 111 - 620 450 2,070 - 401 - 2,471 3,814 257 - 173 - 431 249 4,032 - 208 - 4,240 4,190 5,666 - 1,450 - 7,116 8,162 131 - - - 131 145 725 - - - 725 381 13,487 - - - 13,487 67,178 (37) 1,386 - - 1,349 1,700 6,225 - - - 6,225 6,763 1,636 - - - 1,636 1,585 6,338 - - - 6,338 6,131 528 - - - 528 539 1,006 - - - 1,006 956 4,170 - - - 4,170 5,498 1,195 - 5,735 - 6,930 8,115 - - 12,115 - 12,115 27,107 1,075 - 36 - 1,111 175 - - - - - 270 - - - - - (250)
	171,085 1,386 107,210 - 279,682 316,047
	171,248 1,386 107,210 - 279,845 350,105

Fund movement by type 2025

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Fund	Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing
Bells Restricted Sub-totals Bookshop Designated Sub-totals Chapel Restricted Sub-totals Choir Restricted Sub-totals Clinton Restricted Sub-totals Covid Restricted Sub-totals Craven Designated Sub-totals Decoration Restricted Sub-totals Education Restricted Sub-totals Emergency Fund Restricted Sub-totals Fabric-W Restricted Sub-totals FlowersP Restricted Sub-totals FlowersW Restricted Sub-totals Friends of St Johns Restricted Sub-totals	3,778 184 77 - - - 3,885
	3,778 184 77 - - - 3,885 6,457 2,100 1,386 (6,458) - - 713
	6,457 2,100 1,386 (6,458) - - 713 217 - - - - - 217
	217 - - - - - 217 5,507 - 1,130 - - - 4,377
	5,507 - 1,130 - - - 4,377 99 100 155 - - - 43
	99 100 155 - - - 43 2,240 - - - - - 2,240
	2,240 - - - - - 2,240 4,475 - - - - - 4,475
	4,475 - - - - - 4,475 12,155 187 (750) 750 - - 13,843
	12,155 187 (750) 750 - - 13,843 5,147 - - (8) - - 5,139
	5,147 - - (8) - - 5,139 98 - 98 - - - -
	98 - 98 - - - - 16,429 856 2,677 - (617) - 13,993
	16,429 856 2,677 - (617) - 13,993 851 342 245 - - - 947
	851 342 245 - - - 947 29 - - (9) - - 20
	29 - - (9) - - 20 19,295 - - - - - 19,295
	19,295 - - - - - 19,295

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Garden Restricted Sub-totals Godly Restricted Sub-totals Hall Restricted Sub-totals HouseReserve Restricted Sub-totals Housing Restricted Sub-totals KitchenFridge Restricted Sub-totals Lamps Restricted Sub-totals Net-Zero Restricted Sub-totals People Restricted Sub-totals Perton Restricted Sub-totals Pinnacles Restricted Sub-totals Pixell Restricted Sub-totals Project-W Restricted Sub-totals Recital Designated Sub-totals	782 - 208 - - - 573
	782 - 208 - - - 573 1,934 - 538 - - - 1,395
	1,934 - 538 - - - 1,395 21,265 - - - - - 21,265
	21,265 - - - - - 21,265 18,143 821 - - - - 18,964
	18,143 821 - - - - 18,964 - 23,820 - - - - 23,820
	- 23,820 - - - - 23,820 18,623 - 4,576 - - - 14,047
	18,623 - 4,576 - - - 14,047 678 - - - - - 678
	678 - - - - - 678 9,450 299 - - - - 9,749
	9,450 299 - - - - 9,749 (1,040) 46,132 47,189 - - - (2,098)
	(1,040) 46,132 47,189 - - - (2,098) 444 - - - - - 444
	444 - - - - - 444 - 10,355 600 - - - 9,755
	- 10,355 600 - - - 9,755 28,926 - - - (1,157) - 27,770
	28,926 - - - (1,157) - 27,770 23,808 6,415 9,148 - - - 21,075
	23,808 6,415 9,148 - - - 21,075 3,367 1,420 - - - - 4,787
	3,367 1,420 - - - - 4,787

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Repair & Upkeep Endowment Sub-totals RESERVE-J Unrestricted Restricted Sub-totals Scholar Restricted Sub-totals Signage Restricted Sub-totals Sound Restricted Sub-totals Together Restricted Sub-totals Upkeep & Repair Restricted Endowment Sub-totals Upkeep-J Endowment Sub-totals Vicar Designated Sub-totals Ward Endowment Sub-totals XmasTree Designated Sub-totals ZZAssitantDirector Restricted Sub-totals ZZEdington Restricted Sub-totals	218,023 - - - (8,717) - 209,307
	218,023 - - - (8,717) - 209,307 1,698 - - - - (1,699) - 1,631 - - - - - 1,631
	3,329 - - - - (1,699) 1,631 3,000 - - - - - 3,000
	3,000 - - - - - 3,000 1,000 - - - - - 1,000
	1,000 - - - - - 1,000 533 - - - - - 533
	533 - - - - - 533 256 - - - - - 256
	256 - - - - - 256 5,089 - - - - - 5,089 254,085 - - - (10,158) - 243,927
	259,175 - - - (10,158) - 249,017 310,946 - - - 15,558 - 326,505
	310,946 - - - 15,558 - 326,505 350 - - - - - 350
	350 - - - - - 350 99,635 - - - (3,984) - 95,652
	99,635 - - - (3,984) - 95,652 548 - - - - - 548
	548 - - - - - 548 2,200 - 4,200 2,000 - - -
	2,200 - 4,200 2,000 - - - (696) - - 696 - - -
	(696) - - 696 - - -

ZZGrowth

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Restricted Sub-totals ZZLighting Restricted Sub-totals ZZMarsh Community Restricted Sub-totals ZZOrganUpkeep Restricted Sub-totals ZZRestoration Restricted Sub-totals General Unrestricted Sub-totals HOUSE Unrestricted Sub-totals None Restricted Sub-totals	382 - - (383) - - -
	382 - - (383) - - - (23,970) 4,590 12,115 21,493 - 10,000 -
	(23,970) 4,590 12,115 21,493 - 10,000 - - 25,000 25,000 - - - -
	- 25,000 25,000 - - - - (1,033) 0 - 1,032 - - -
	(1,033) 0 - 1,032 - - - (570) - - 569 - - -
	(570) - - 569 - - - 295,016 242,528 149,345 (19,687) 28,554 (10,000) 387,068
	295,016 242,528 149,345 (19,687) 28,554 (10,000) 387,068 265,537 22,347 21,903 - 6,482 - 272,462
	265,537 22,347 21,903 - 6,482 - 272,462 - 347 - - - (347) -
	- 347 - - - (347) -
Totals	1,636,835 387,846 279,845 - 25,964 (2,045) 1,768,757

Fund movement by type 2024

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Fund	Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing
AssitantDirector Restricted Sub-totals Bells Restricted Sub-totals Bookshop Designated Sub-totals Chapel Restricted Sub-totals Choir Restricted Sub-totals Clinton Restricted Sub-totals Covid Restricted Sub-totals Craven Designated Sub-totals Decoration Restricted Sub-totals Edington Restricted Sub-totals Education Restricted Sub-totals Emergency Fund Restricted Sub-totals Fabric-W Restricted Sub-totals FlowersP Restricted	5,000 - 2,800 - - - 2,200
	5,000 - 2,800 - - - 2,200 3,520 485 227 - - - 3,778
	3,520 485 227 - - - 3,778 5,162 2,995 1,700 - - - 6,457
	5,162 2,995 1,700 - - - 6,457 217 - - - - - 217
	217 - - - - - 217 8,713 167 823 (2,550) - - 5,507
	8,713 167 823 (2,550) - - 5,507 58 100 59 - - - 99
	58 100 59 - - - 99 2,240 - - - - - 2,240
	2,240 - - - - - 2,240 4,475 - - - - - 4,475
	4,475 - - - - - 4,475 11,255 150 (750) - - - 12,155
	11,255 150 (750) - - - 12,155 921 - 1,617 - - - (696)
	921 - 1,617 - - - (696) 4,805 745 371 (32) - - 5,147
	4,805 745 371 (32) - - 5,147 143 - 45 - - - 98
	143 - 45 - - - 98 15,247 836 - - 345 - 16,429
	15,247 836 - - 345 - 16,429 753 410 311 - - - 851

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Sub-totals FlowersW Restricted Sub-totals Friends Restricted Sub-totals Garden Restricted Sub-totals Godly Restricted Sub-totals Growth Restricted Sub-totals Hall Restricted Sub-totals Hardship Restricted Sub-totals HouseReserve Restricted Sub-totals KitchenFridge Restricted Sub-totals Lamps Restricted Sub-totals Lighting Restricted Sub-totals Neighbours Restricted Sub-totals Net-Zero Restricted Sub-totals OrganUpkeep Restricted	753 410 311 - - - 851 29 - - - - - 29
	29 - - - - - 29 19,295 - - - - - 19,295
	19,295 - - - - - 19,295 1,602 - 820 - - - 782
	1,602 - 820 - - - 782 2,271 - 336 - - - 1,934
	2,271 - 336 - - - 1,934 382 - - - - - 382
	382 - - - - - 382 21,265 - - - - - 21,265
	21,265 - - - - - 21,265 1,329 - 1,329 - - - -
	1,329 - 1,329 - - - - 17,228 914 - - - - 18,143
	17,228 914 - - - - 18,143 8,854 16,064 6,294 - - - 18,623
	8,854 16,064 6,294 - - - 18,623 678 - - - - - 678
	678 - - - - - 678 3,500 - 23,716 (3,753) - - (23,970)
	3,500 - 23,716 (3,753) - - (23,970) 809 - 809 - - - -
	809 - 809 - - - - - 9,450 - - - - 9,450
	- 9,450 - - - - 9,450 (118) 70 986 - - - (1,033)

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Sub-totals Outreach Restricted Sub-totals People Restricted Sub-totals Perton Restricted Sub-totals Pioneer Restricted Sub-totals Pixell Restricted Sub-totals Project-W Restricted Sub-totals Recital Designated Sub-totals Repair-P Endowment Sub-totals Reserve-J Unrestricted Restricted Sub-totals Restore Restricted Sub-totals Scholar Restricted Sub-totals Signage Restricted Sub-totals Sound Restricted Sub-totals Together	(118) 70 986 - - - (1,033) 8,945 - 8,945 - - - -
	8,945 - 8,945 - - - - (3,843) 41,460 38,658 - - - (1,040)
	(3,843) 41,460 38,658 - - - (1,040) 444 - - - - - 444
	444 - - - - - 444 22,712 450 23,162 - - - -
	22,712 450 23,162 - - - - 28,279 - - - 647 - 28,926
	28,279 - - - 647 - 28,926 15,521 12,237 3,949 - - - 23,808
	15,521 12,237 3,949 - - - 23,808 2,778 589 - - - - 3,367
	2,778 589 - - - - 3,367 213,145 - - - 4,878 - 218,023
	213,145 - - - 4,878 - 218,023 1,698 - - - - - 1,698 1,631 - - - - - 1,631
	3,329 - - - - - 3,329 2,821 - 3,391 - - - (570)
	2,821 - 3,391 - - - (570) 5,000 - 2,000 - - - 3,000
	5,000 - 2,000 - - - 3,000 - 1,000 - - - - 1,000
	- 1,000 - - - - 1,000 591 - 58 - - - 533
	591 - 58 - - - 533

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Restricted Sub-totals Upkeep-J Endowment Sub-totals Upkeep-P Restricted Endowment Sub-totals Vicar Designated Sub-totals Ward Endowment Sub-totals XmasTree Designated Sub-totals General Unrestricted Sub-totals House General Unrestricted Sub-totals	256 - - - - - 256
	256 - - - - - 256 309,763 - - (10,000) 11,183 - 310,946
	309,763 - - (10,000) 11,183 - 310,946 5,089 - - - - - 5,089 248,400 - - - 5,685 - 254,085
	253,489 - - - 5,685 - 259,175 350 - - - - - 350
	350 - - - - - 350 97,406 - - - 2,229 - 99,635
	97,406 - - - 2,229 - 99,635 518 30 - - - - 548
	518 30 - - - - 548 222,372 254,725 206,680 14,700 9,899 - 295,016
	222,372 254,725 206,680 14,700 9,899 - 295,016 250,278 23,685 21,759 1,633 11,699 - 265,537
	250,278 23,685 21,759 1,633 11,699 - 265,537
Totals	1,573,806 366,567 350,105 - 46,567 - 1,636,835

Staff Costs

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	2025	2024
Wages & Salaries	£21,206	£20,203
Social SecurityCosts	£ 1,894	£1,109
Average number of Employees	2	4

All Gods People – Funded by the National Church shown as a grant

	2025	2024
Wages & Salaries	£ 35,653	£30,000
Social SecurityCosts	£ 3,595	£2,048
Average number of Employees	2	2

During the year the PCC employed a Musical Director, a Cleaner and two Outreach workers all part-time and not all payments attracted social security costs. St Peters also paid Self-employed Administrator locally.

There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year.

The PCC uses the National Employment Savings Trust [Nest] via the Diocesan Payroll Scheme, for its pension payments £363_2025 [£275_2024]. All Gods People pension payments £588_2025 [£500_2024].

Trustees’ Remuneration & Expenses

There have been no Trustees remuneration during the year.

No Trustees have been reimbursed for travel and subsistence during the year or the previous year.

Related Parties

No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or related parties.

Donations from 14 related parties [PCC members] totalled £9,468_2025 [£5,844_2024].

Analysis of Transfer between Funds 2025

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Debit	Credit	Description	Fund	Fund Type
-	9,450.00	Tfr from Net Zero to General 03829156 contra to CB1007792	Net-Zero	Res
9,450.00	-	Tfr from Net Zero to General 03829156 contra to CB1007792	General	Unr
6,714.38	-	Tfr from General to Fabric_03829156_Contra £1,080.98 in 39902368 & £5,633.40 in CB3028324	Fabric-W	Res
538.93	-	Tfr from General to Godly play in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	Godly	Res
-	538.93	Tfr from General to Godly play in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	General	Unr
-	6,714.38	Tfr from General to Fabric_03829156_Contra £1,080.98 in 39902368 & £5,633.40 in CB3028324	General	Unr
-	4,576.08	Tfr from General to Community Fridge/Kitchen in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	General	Unr
4,576.08	-	Tfr from General to Community Fridge/Kitchen in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	KitchenFridge	Res
-	250	Tfr from 10085758 to IDWOLV011_General to Decoration	General	Unr
-	250	Tfr from 10085758 to IDWOLV101_General to Decoration	General	Unr
-	250	Tfr from 10085758 to IDWOLV041_General to Decoration	General	Unr
-	6,457.35	Tfr 2024 Excess from Bookshopto General	Bookshop	Des
6,457.35	-	Tfr 2024 Excess from Bookshopto General	General	Unr
-	5.89	25/01 PhotocopyingTfr from Education to General	Education	Res
5.89	-	25/01 PhotocopyingTfr from Education to General	General	Unr
696	-	Tfr from General to Edington to bring to nil and close	ZZEdington	Res
-	2,000.00	Tfr from General to Assistant Director to bring to nil and close	General	Unr
2,000.00	-	Tfr from General to Assistant Director to bring to nil and close	ZZAssitantDirector	Res
1,032.88	-	Tfr from General to Organ upkeep to bring to nil and close	ZZOrganUpkeep	Res
-	696	Tfr from General to Edington to bring to nil and close	General	Unr
31,493.97	-	Tfr from General to Lightingto bringto nil and close	ZZLighting	Res
-	1,032.88	Tfr from General to Organ upkeep to bring to nil and close	General	Unr
-	31,493.97	Tfr from General to Lightingto bringto nil and close	General	Unr
1.91	-	25/06_Education Photocopying	General	Unr
-	1.91	25/06_Education Photocopying	Education	Res
-	13.22	Tfr from General to Organ upkeep in 10651575 and contra in 20040223	General	Unr
-	10,000.00	Tfr Loan in 6601 to General as Lighting project finished_Tfr from Lightingto General in 10651575	ZZLighting	Res
10,000.00	-	Tfr Loan in 6601 to General as Lighting project finished_Tfr from Lightingto General in 10651575	General	Unr

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13.22	-	Tfr from General to Organ upkeep in 10651575 and contra in 20040223	ZZOrganUpkeep	Res
13.22	-	Tfr from General to Organ upkeep in 10651575 and contra in 20040223	General	Unr
-	13.22	Tfr from General to Organ upkeep in 10651575 and contra in 20040223	ZZOrganUpkeep	Res
-	538.93	Tfr from General to Godly play in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	Godly	Res
538.93	-	Tfr from General to Godly play in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	General	Unr
-	1,080.98	Tfr from General to Fabric_03829156_Contra £1,080.98 in 39902368 & £5,633.40 in CB3028324	Fabric-W	Res
1,080.98	-	Tfr from General to Fabric_03829156_Contra £1,080.98 in 39902368 & £5,633.40 in CB3028324	General	Unr
-	4,576.08	Tfr from General to Community Fridge/Kitchen in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	KitchenFridge	Res
4,576.08	-	Tfr from General to Community Fridge/Kitchen in 03829156_Contra in 39902368	General	Unr
-	382.01	Tfr from Growth to General as per email from JH 07.11.25	ZZGrowth	Res
382.01	-	Tfr from Growth to General as per email from JH 07.11.25	General	Unr
-	8.49		FlowersW	Res
8.49	-		General	Unr
-	569.43	Tfr from General to Restoration to bring to nil and close	General	Unr
569.43	-	Tfr from General to Restoration to bring to nil and close	ZZRestoration	Res
9,450.00	-	Tfr from General to Net Zero CB1007792 contra 03829156	Net-Zero	Res
-	9,450.00	Tfr from General to Net Zero CB1007792 contra 03829156	General	Unr
-	5,633.40	Tfr from General to Fabric_03829156_Contra £1,080.98 in 39902368 & £5,633.40 in CB3028324	Fabric-W	Res
5,633.40	-	Tfr from General to Fabric_03829156_Contra £1,080.98 in 39902368 & £5,633.40 in CB3028324	General	Unr
250	-	Tfr from 10085758 to IDWOLV041_General to Decoration	Decoration	Res
250	-	Tfr from 10085758 to IDWOLV101_General to Decoration	Decoration	Res
250	-	Tfr from 10085758 to IDWOLV011_General to Decoration	Decoration	Res
-1,698.22	-	Tfr from Reserve unrestricted to General to tidy accounts	General	Unr
-	1,698.22	Tfr from Reserve unrestricted to General to tidy accounts	RESERVE-J	Unr
1,698.22	-	Tfr from Reserve unrestricted to General to tidy accounts	General	Unr
-	-1,698.22	Tfr from Reserve unrestricted to General to tidy accounts	RESERVE-J	Unr

Analysis of Transfer between Funds 2024

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Debit	Credit	Description	Fund	Fund Type
-	7,336.98	Tfr from General to Godly03829156 - To tidyup	General	Unr
2,363.95	-	Tfr from General to CommunityFridge - To tidyup	KitchenFridge	Res
-	2,363.95	Tfr from General to CommunityFridge - To tidyup	General	Unr
7,336.98	-	Tfr from General to Godly03829156 - To tidyup	Godly	Res
-	1,000.00	Tfr from 10651575 to 50651907	General	Unr
-	6.91	Tfr from Education to General - 24/001 Photocopying invoice	Education	Res
6.91	-	Tfr from Education to General - 24/001 Photocopying invoice	General	Unr
2,280.00	-	Tfr from Lighting to General posted to wrong fund 04.10.23 1036027	General	Unr
840	-	Tfr from Lighting to General posted to wrong fund 03.07.24 1035629	General	Unr
-	2,280.00	Tfr from Lighting to General posted to wrong fund 04.10.23 1036027	ZZLighting	Res
-	840	Tfr from Lighting to General posted to wrong fund 03.07.24 1035629	ZZLighting	Res
633	-	Tfr from House to Lighting. Paid 06.12.23 audit 1036249 to Sutton Vane to pass on to Futronix email and invoice filed in individual folders	HOUSE	Unr
-	633	Tfr from House to Lighting. Paid 06.12.23 audit 1036249 to Sutton Vane to pass on to Futronix email and invoice filed in individual folders	ZZLighting	Res
-	260.83	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 27.11.23- 13.06.24	Choir	Res
-	193.6	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 12.06.23 - 27.11.23	Choir	Res
-	249.71	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 31.05.22- 27.11.22	Choir	Res
-	151.95	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 31.10.20- 15.06.21	Choir	Res
-	532.59	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 12.18 to 02.20 and 02.20-10.20	Choir	Res
532.59	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 12.18 to 02.20 and 02.20-10.20	General	Unr
-	24.65	Tfr from Education to General - 24/007 Photocopying invoice	Education	Res
247.56	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 15.06.21- 29.11.21	General	Unr
-	399.83	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 30.11.21- 30.05.22	Choir	Res
425.29	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 127.11.22- 12.06.23	General	Unr
-	247.56	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 15.06.21- 29.11.21	Choir	Res
87.93	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 13.06- 02.12.24	General	Unr
260.83	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 27.11.23- 13.06.24	General	Unr
193.6	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 12.06.23 - 27.11.23	General	Unr

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249.71	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 31.05.22- 27.11.22	General	Unr
151.95	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 31.10.20- 15.06.21	General	Unr
24.65	-	Tfr from Education to General - 24/007 Photocopying invoice	General	Unr
399.83	-	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 30.11.21- 30.05.22	General	Unr
-	425.29	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 127.11.22- 12.06.23	Choir	Res
-	87.93	Tfr from Choir to General for photocopying 13.06- 02.12.24	Choir	Res
2,363.95	-	Tfr from Community Fridge to General 39902368 - To tidyup	General	Unr
7,336.98	-	Tfr from Godlyto General 39902368 - To tidyup	General	Unr
-	7,336.98	Tfr from Godlyto General 39902368 - To tidyup	Godly	Res
-	2,363.95	Tfr from Community Fridge to General 39902368 - To tidyup	KitchenFridge	Res
1,000.00	-	Tfr from 10651575 to 50651907	HOUSE	Unr
10,000.00	-	Tfr from Endowment to General to tfr to Current account	General	Unr
-	10,000.00	Tfr from Endowment to General to tfr to Current account	Upkeep-J	End

Fixed Assets

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a) Tangible Fixed Assets

		Freehold Buildings £	Church Equipment £	Total Assets £
Cost or Valuation
As at 1 Jan		259,382	-	259,382
Additions in the Year		-	-	-
Disposal in the Year		-	-	-
Revaluation[if any]		6,482	-	6,482
Value at 31 Dec		6,482	-	6,482
Accumulated Depreciation		-	-	-
As at 1 Jan		-	-	-
Charge for the Year		-	-	-
Disposals		-	-	-
Value at 31 Dec		-	-	-
Net Book Value at 1 Jan 2024		259,382	-	259,382
Net Book Value at 31 Dec 2025		265,864	-	265,864

The Freehold land and buildings is St Peters House – 4 Exchange St Wolverhampton. St Peters House is revalued at 31 December annually using the Nationwide house price calculator referred to on page 22.

b) Fixed Asset Investments

	At 1 Jan £	Additions £	Disposals £	Transfers £	Change in Market Value	At 31 Dec £
Unrestricted funds
Investments	227,577	-	-	5,633	28,554	261,764
Restricted Funds
Investments	49,170	-	-	-5,633	-1,774	41,763
Endowment Fund
Investments	882,692	-	-	-	-7,299	875,393
Total	1,159,439	-	-	-	19,481	1,178,921

CCLA CB3028324 – St Chad & St Mark Fabric - £29,605_2025 [£30,838_2024] CCLA CB3008502 – St Peters – £209,307_2025 [£218,023_2024] CCLA CB3008504 – St Peters - £95,652_2025 [£99,635_2024] CCLA CB3008572 – St Peters – £243,927_2025 [£254,085_2024] CCLA CB3008611 – St Peters - £27,770_2025 [£28,926_2024] AFH Wealth Management FHLI0005 – St Johns - £326,505_2025 [£310,946_2024] St Peters Harris Allday C047910 – St Peters - £246,152_2025 [£216,981_2024]

Liabilities

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	2025 £	2024 £
Agency	*2,614	2,289
LDBF loan for lighting	10,000	10,000
Total	12.614	14,955

Debtors

	2025 £	2024 £
LDBF Vacancy	*1,391	2,276
Total	1,391	2,276

*Agency shows a net figure £2,614 - £1,391 = £1,222 shown in the accounts

Summary of Assets by Fund 2025

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Restricted - Bells Designated - Bookshop Restricted - Chapel Restricted - Choir Restricted - Clinton Restricted - Covid Designated - Craven Restricted - Decoration Restricted - Education Restricted - Emergency Fund Restricted - Fabric-W Restricted - FlowersP Restricted - FlowersW Restricted - Friends of St Johns Restricted - Garden Unrestricted – General Restricted - Godly Restricted - Hall Unrestricted - HOUSE Restricted - HouseReserve Restricted - Housing Restricted - KitchenFridge Restricted - Lamps Restricted - Net-Zero Restricted - People Restricted - Perton Restricted - Pinnacles Restricted - Pixell Restricted - Project-W Designated - Recital Endowment - Repair & Upkeep Restricted - RESERVE-J Unrestricted - RESERVE-J Restricted - Scholar Restricted - Sinage Restricted - Sound Restricted - Together Endowment - Upkeep & Repair Restricted - Upkeep & Repair Endowment - Upkeep-J Designated - Vicar Endowment - Ward Designated - XmasTree Restricted - ZZAssitantDirector Restricted - ZZEdington Restricted - ZZGrowth Restricted - ZZLighting Restricted - ZZOrganUpkeep Restricted - ZZRestoration Total

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2025 2024 - - 3,885 - 3,885 3,778 - 713 - - 713 6,457 - - 217 - 217 217 - - 4,377 - 4,377 5,507 - - 43 - 43 99 - - 2,240 - 2,240 2,240 - 4,475 - - 4,475 4,475 - - 13,843 - 13,843 12,155 - - 5,139 - 5,139 5,147 - - - - - 98 - - 13,993 - 13,993 16,429 - - 947 - 947 851 - - 20 - 20 29 - - 19,295 - 19,295 19,295 - - 573 - 573 782 387,068 - - - 387,068 295,016 - - 1,395 - 1,395 1,934 - - 21,265 - 21,265 21,265 272,462 - - - 272,462 265,537 - - 18,964 - 18,964 18,143 - - 23,820 - 23,820 - - - 14,047 - 14,047 18,623 - - 678 - 678 678 - - 9,749 - 9,749 9,450 - - (2,098) - (2,098) (1,040) - - 444 - 444 444 - - 9,755 - 9,755 - - - 27,770 - 27,770 28,926 - - 21,075 - 21,075 23,808 - 4,787 - - 4,787 3,367 - - - 209,307 209,307 218,023 - - 1,631 - 1,631 1,631 - - - - - 1,698 - - 3,000 - 3,000 3,000 - - 1,000 - 1,000 1,000 - - 533 - 533 533 - - 256 - 256 256 - - - 243,927 243,927 254,085 - - 5,089 - 5,089 5,089 - - - 326,505 326,505 310,946 - 350 - - 350 350 - - - 95,652 95,652 99,635 - 548 - - 548 548 - - - - - 2,200 - - - - - (696) - - - - - 382 - - - - - (23,970) - - - - - (1,033) - - - - - (570)

659,531 10,875 222,957 875,393 1,768,757 1,636,835

Summary of Assets by Fund 2024

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Restricted - AssitantDirector Restricted - Bells Designated - Bookshop Restricted - Chapel Restricted - Choir Restricted - Clinton Restricted - Covid Designated - Craven Restricted - Decoration Restricted - Edington Restricted - Education Restricted - Emergency Fund Restricted - Fabric-W Restricted - FlowersP Restricted - FlowersW Restricted - Friends Restricted - GARDEN Unrestricted - General Restricted - Godly Restricted - Growth Restricted - Hall Restricted - HARDSHIP Unrestricted - HOUSE Restricted - HouseReserve Restricted - KitchenFridge Restricted - Lamps Restricted - Lighting Restricted - NEIGHBOURS Restricted - Net-Zero Restricted - OrganUpkeep Restricted - OUTREACH Restricted - People Restricted - Perton Restricted - PIONEER Restricted - Pixell Restricted - Project-W Designated - Recital Endowment - Repair-P Restricted - RESERVE-J Unrestricted - RESERVE-J Restricted - Restore Restricted - Scholar Restricted - Sinage Restricted - Sound Restricted - Together Endowment - Upkeep-J Endowment - Upkeep-P Restricted - Upkeep-P Designated - Vicar Endowment - Ward Designated - XmasTree Total

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2024 2025 - - 2,200 - 2,200 5,000 - - 3,778 - 3,778 3,520 - 6,457 - - 6,457 5,162 - - 217 - 217 217 - - 5,507 - 5,507 8,713 - - 99 - 99 58 - - 2,240 - 2,240 2,240 - 4,475 - - 4,475 4,475 - - 12,155 - 12,155 11,255 - - (696) - (696) 921 - - 5,147 - 5,147 4,805 - - 98 - 98 143 - - 16,429 - 16,429 15,247 - - 851 - 851 753 - - 29 - 29 29 - - 19,295 - 19,295 19,295 - - 782 - 782 1,602 295,016 - - - 295,016 222,372 - - 1,934 - 1,934 2,271 - - 382 - 382 382 - - 21,265 - 21,265 21,265 - - - - - 1,329 265,537 - - - 265,537 250,278 - - 18,143 - 18,143 17,228 - - 18,623 - 18,623 8,854 - - 678 - 678 678 - - (23,970) - (23,970) 3,500 - - - - - 809 - - 9,450 - 9,450 - - - (1,033) - (1,033) (118) - - - - - 8,945 - - (1,040) - (1,040) (3,843) - - 444 - 444 444 - - - - - 22,712 - - 28,926 - 28,926 28,279 - - 23,808 - 23,808 15,521 - 3,367 - - 3,367 2,778 - - - 218,023 218,023 213,145 - - 1,631 - 1,631 1,631 1,698 - - - 1,698 1,698 - - (570) - (570) 2,821 - - 3,000 - 3,000 5,000 - - 1,000 - 1,000 - - - 533 - 533 591 - - 256 - 256 256 - - - 310,946 310,946 309,763 - - - 254,085 254,085 248,400 - - 5,089 - 5,089 5,089 - 350 - - 350 350 - - - 99,635 99,635 97,406 - 548 - - 548 518

562,252 15,198 176,693 882,692 1,636,835 1,573,806

Receipts & Payments Comparatives Previous Year 2023

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Receipts and Payments Account 2024

	Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds 2024 2023
Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	169,992 619 80,500 - 251,112 208,394 38,687 2,995 2,139 - 43,822 38,488 - - - - - - 55,944 - 1,901 - 57,846 56,963 13,786 - - - 13,786 12,503
	278,411 3,615 84,541 - 366,567 316,348 241 - 33,817 - 34,058 233 228,198 1,700 86,147 - 316,047 411,141 - - - - - -
	228,439 1,700 119,964 - 350,105 411,374
	49,971 1,914 (35,424) - 16,462 (95,026) 27,034 - 9,700 - 36,735 357,369 (10,701) - (16,035) (10,000) (36,736) (357,370) 9,899 - 992 23,976 34,868 63,553 11,699 - - - 11,699 (468)
	87,903 1,914 (40,766) 13,976 63,029 (31,940)
	474,348 13,284 217,458 868,715 1,573,806 1,605,746
	562,252 15,198 176,693 882,692 1,636,835 1,573,806

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