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2025-12-31-accounts

Registered Charity Number: 1131783

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALVECHURCH a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The PCC of Alvechurch St Laurence Church School Lane Alvechurch B48 7SB

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALVECHURCH

CONTENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

TRUSTEES REPORT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ......................................................................................................... 11 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................... 12 BALANCE SHEET ......................................................................................................................................... 13 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ................................................................................................... 14

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Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council 2025

St Laurence Church, Alvechurch

Objectives and Activities

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at St Laurence Church and regularly reviews how our services and activities can engage with the diverse communities that live within our parish.

During 2025 the church launched a renewed vision statement which expresses the heart of our ministry and mission:

“Here, everyone is welcome, valued and loved.”

This vision shapes the life of the church and guides our approach to worship, pastoral care, community engagement and mission. We seek to be a church that offers hospitality, encourages spiritual growth and serves the wider community with generosity and compassion.

We strive to put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music, and sacrament, creating opportunities for people to explore and deepen their relationship with God.

In particular, we aim to support people in living out their faith within our parish community through:

In planning activities for the year, the PCC has had due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, including specific guidance relating to charities for the advancement of religion.

Achievements and Performance

Worship, Prayer and Community Life

The PCC seeks to offer a varied pattern of worship throughout the week and across the church year, recognising that people engage with faith in different ways. Our services range from quieter, reflective forms of worship to more interactive and outward-looking gatherings.

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During the year our relationship with St Leonard’s, Beoley continued to grow. Four joint “All Together” services were held across the two churches, alongside a shared Harvest social event which included a talent show. Discipleship groups during Lent and Advent were also shared across both congregations.

This relationship has now entered a new stage as we begin conversations, at the request of the Diocese, about the possibility of becoming one parish with two churches. The intention of this would be to simplify governance and create greater opportunities to share gifts, skills and resources across both congregations. These discussions remain at an early stage and are being approached through careful consultation.

During the year we also continued to explore how our new vision of welcome, value and belonging can be expressed practically within worship. One example of this has been the introduction of Be Space, a flexible area within the church designed for those who prefer a more interactive or reflective way of engaging during services. Alongside this we introduced a basket of items intended to support those with neurodiversity or sensory needs, helping ensure that worship is accessible for as many people as possible.

Café Church has now become firmly embedded within our pattern of worship. With its intergenerational focus, the service continues to experiment with creative elements, including the introduction of iSingPop songs alongside familiar favourites, which has brought a renewed sense of energy and participation.

Our monthly toddler service has continued to provide a gentle and welcoming environment for children aged 0–4 and their parents or carers, helping young families begin to explore faith together.

Beyond Sunday worship, Places of Welcome continues to provide hospitality and companionship within the community. Activities such as jigsaws and table-based conversations have proved particularly popular and have helped create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

At the end of 2025 there were 96 people on the Electoral Roll, with the wider worshipping community estimated to be around 148 people, including approximately 32 children and young people.

During the year the church celebrated:

Attendance at Advent and Christmas services increased by approximately 21% compared with 2024, reflecting encouraging growth in participation.

Prayer continues to remain central to the life of the church. Alongside public worship, a confidential prayer chain supports those requesting prayer, and prayers are regularly offered for individuals named in the Prayer Tree and Prayer Folder.

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Stewardship of Buildings and Resources

The PCC continues to take responsibility for the care and maintenance of the church building and churchyard.

During 2025 major restoration work was completed on the church tower, funded through a £189,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project also included the electrification of the tower clock, meaning it no longer needs to be manually wound twice each week.

The churchyard continues to be maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers, whose work ensures that it remains a peaceful and well cared for space for the community. We were pleased that the volunteer team grew during the year. The loss of support from the Probation Service part way through the year required adjustments to how some areas are maintained, particularly within the older section of the churchyard. However, our new contractor has settled well and we have been pleased with the standard of their work.

Fundraising for the Organ Fund, which will support essential future work on the church organ, continues. The “Sponsor a Pipe” appeal has received steady support.

Pastoral Care

St Laurence continues to seek to be a caring and attentive community, offering support to those in times of need.

The Mother and Toddler Group remains an active and well-attended gathering for local families.

The Children’s Sunday Club, which had run alongside the Sunday morning family service for several years, was paused during the autumn due to volunteer availability and changing numbers as children grew older. However, volunteers have adapted this ministry by offering activities within Be Space each week, ensuring that children remain included within worship.

All volunteers working with children are appropriately DBS checked.

Members of the Pastoral Care Team, together with other volunteers, continue to visit or remain in contact with those who are unable to attend church because of illness or infirmity.

Regular services are also held in local residential homes including The Lawns, The Leys, Grosvenor House and Hopwood House, maintaining pastoral connection with residents and staff.

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Mission and Community Engagement

The Growing Mission and Ministry Group completed the Myriad New Worshipping Communities Pathway during the year and continues to engage with the Diocesan Mission Accompanier Scheme to support new forms of church life and outreach.

St Laurence also continues to support the wider mission of the church through partnerships and charitable giving. This includes ongoing support for churches in Peru, the Montgomery Heights Christian Care Centre in Zimbabwe, and Faith at Work in Worcestershire, where members of the congregation serve as workplace chaplains in Alvechurch and Redditch.

A Zimbabwean Day was organised during the year, incorporating elements into worship and followed by a shared meal and stalls raising funds to support ministry overseas.

The church also continues to support the NewStarts Food Bank in Bromsgrove, with regular donations from members of the congregation.

Community hospitality remains an important part of the church’s mission. Ark Community Lunches, including a free Christmas Day lunch, continue to bring people together and offer companionship, particularly to those who might otherwise be alone.

Communication with the wider village is supported through the parish magazine The Grapevine, which continues to be distributed free of charge and has seen increasing readership.

Ecumenical Relationships

St Laurence remains an active member of Churches Together in Alvechurch and Rowney Green (CTARG).

During the year this included shared Advent and Lent courses, participation in the Good Friday service, Picnic in the Park, and an ecologically themed service in Rowney Green. A Service for Peace was also held, followed by a shared meal at a local café.

Members of St Laurence also continue to support the Alvechurch Larder, an ecumenical food support initiative serving the local community.

Safeguarding

The PCC has due regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding.

DBS checks and safeguarding training are up to date for those working with vulnerable groups.

Safeguarding compliance is monitored through the Diocesan Safeguarding Dashboard, which provides a colour-coded overview of compliance and any required actions. These are reviewed regularly by the PCC.

There are no outstanding safeguarding issues.

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TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Risk Review

The PCC has reviewed the major risks to which the church may be exposed. These include:

Income and expenditure are monitored regularly and the PCC continues to explore future funding opportunities to support the church’s mission.

Deanery Synod

The parish is represented on the Deanery Synod, which forms an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the Church of England.

Through the Synod, matters of mission, ministry and church life across the deanery are shared and discussed, and information is communicated back to the PCC. This helps ensure that the parish remains connected to the wider work of the church locally and across the diocese.

Revd Gail Rogers, Revd Martin Allen and one PCC member currently represent St Laurence on the Deanery Synod.

Financial Review

Income for Unrestricted Funds in 2025 was £110,191 (2024: £108,951). Income for Restricted Funds was £87,825 (2024: £115,259).

Expenditure from Unrestricted Funds in 2025 was £119,961 (2024: £118,566).

Ministry Share paid in 2025 was £35,598 and £35,213 in 2024.

Expenditure from Restricted Funds in 2025 was £266,049 (Includes Tower, Porch and Clock works of £238,873 Adjusted to £27,176) (2024: £19,058).

Cash reserves of General Unrestricted Funds stood at £17,825 at the end of 2025, and £50,130 at the end of 2024.

Reserves Policy

It is PCC policy to maintain a balance in the General Unrestricted Fund equivalent to approximately six months’ expenditure, excluding Ministry Share payments.

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Administrative Information

The PCC continue to employ:

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the APCM in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

During the year, the following served as members of the PCC:

Priest in Charge Revd Gail Rogers Churchwarden Mr Michael Davenport Mr Mick Fletcher Assistant Curate Revd Martin Allen Lay Readers Mrs Sue Philips-Wardle Mrs Helen Ayling Treasurer Mrs Michelle Read (from May) Secretary Mrs Sarah Grainger Members Mr Andrew Notley Mr Roger Wardle Mr Peter Freeman Mrs Lysandre Notley Mrs Sue Lambert Mrs Sarah Linton Mr Mark Linton Mrs Linda Helmore Mr Stephen Pritchett Mr Colin Bennett Ms Sue Sperring Ms Gloria Wilson Mrs Helena Allen

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TRUSTEES REPORT

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Aims and Purposes

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Laurence Church has responsibility for promoting the whole mission of the Church—pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical—within the ecclesiastical parish of Alvechurch.

The PCC seeks to support the spiritual life of the congregation, encourage the growth of faith and discipleship, and develop opportunities for mission and service within the wider community.

Structure, Governance and Management

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

All members of the congregation are encouraged to join the Electoral Roll and to consider standing for election to the PCC as part of the shared leadership of the church.

The PCC carries out much of its work through a number of committees which meet between full PCC meetings.

Finance and Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by law. It has the authority to transact PCC business between meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC.

The committee oversees the financial life of the parish, including monitoring income and expenditure, preparing budgets and reviewing planned giving.

Buildings, Fabric and Churchyard for Mission Committee

This committee is responsible for the care, maintenance and development of church property, including the church building, The Ark, and the churchyard.

It oversees both maintenance and capital projects, including work arising from the Quinquennial Inspection and the Asset Management Plan, ensuring that the church buildings remain safe, well maintained and suitable for the mission and ministry of the parish.

Children and Youth Work Committee

This committee oversees activities which support the development of faith among children and young people within the church and community. It also considers the wider work of the church with families and younger members of the parish.

Mission Committee

This committee supports the church’s engagement in mission locally and internationally. It fosters links with partner organisations including churches in Peru, the Montgomery Heights Christian Care Centre

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in Zimbabwe, and Faith at Work in Worcestershire, while also encouraging wider mission awareness within the congregation.

Statement of Responsibilities of Members of the PCC

The PCC is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the PCC to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.

In preparing these financial statements the PCC is required to:

The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable compliance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations.

The PCC is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Conclusion

The PCC remains deeply grateful for the dedication and generosity of the many volunteers who give their time, gifts and energy to the life of St Laurence Church. Their commitment sustains our worship, pastoral care, community activities and mission throughout the year.

As we look ahead, we do so with hope and gratitude, continuing to shape the life of the church around our shared vision that “Here, everyone is welcome, valued and loved.” Through prayer, service and partnership with our community, we seek to grow in faith and to share God’s love in Alvechurch and beyond.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees
Accounts for the year ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and basis of
report
Independent examiner's
statement		 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Alvechurch
31 December 2025
Charity no
1183360
12-18
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the
Church”) for the year ended31 December 2025.
As the Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Church’s accounts carried out under section
145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any
material respect:

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

the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form
and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view
which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address:		 Date:
Matthew John Elmes
Chartered Accountant
ICAEW / ACCA
11 Swan Street
Alcester
Warwickshire B49 5DP

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Income from:
Voluntary receipts
Planned giving
Collections at services
Other voluntary receipts
2
Gift aid recovered
Activities for generating funds
3
Investment income
4
Church activities
5
Total income
£
Expenditure on:
Church activities
Diocesan ministry share
Clergy and staffing costs
6
Church running expenses
7
Tower, porch and clock works
Utilities
8
The Ark running costs
Mission giving and donations
Cost of generating funds
Other expenses
9
Depreciation
10
Total Expenditure
£
Net income/(expenditure)
£
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in
11
Gross transfers between funds - out
11
Net movement in funds
£
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
12
Total funds carried forward
12£		 Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Prior Year
Total Funds
£
£
£
£
£
47,022
-
7,804
54,826
48,070
5,987
180
657
6,644
6,660
367
-
58,348
58,895
100,116
13,563
12
386
13,949
11,752
4,081
-
717
4,810
5,316
476
23,723
12,727
13,203
11,767
14,780
-
7,186
45,689
40,529
86,276
23,915
87,825
198,016
224,210
35,598
-
-
35,598
35,213
18,533
15,615
-
34,148
32,473
20,362
1,243
11,669
33,274
32,576
-
-
238,873
238,873
-
6,210
7,374
--
13,584
14,624
6,342
367
6,709
9,270
3,273
-
1,130
4,403
4,082
1,576
13
3,480
5,069
1,722
1,163
-
10,530
11,693
7,664
2,659
-
-
2,659
-
89,374
30,587
266,049
386,010
137,624
(3,098)
(6,672)
(178,224)
(187,994)
86,854
-
6822
22,385
29,207
1,660
(29,207)
-
-
(29,207)
(1,660)
(32,305)
150
(155,839)
(187,994)
86,586
50,130
-
564,884
615,014
528,428
17,825
150
409,045
427,020
615,014

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BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
10
Investments
Total fixed assets
£
Current assets
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
£
Current liabilities
Agency Collections
Net current assets/(liabilities)
£
Total assets less current liabilities
£
Funds of the Church
General Fund - Unrestricted
12
Flower Fund - Designated
12
Restricted Funds
12
Total Church Funds
£		 Total Funds
2025
£
7,976
199,764
207,740 £
193,932
28,678
222,610 £
3,330
219,280 £
427,020 £
17,825
150
409,045		 Total Funds
2024
£
-
199,764
199,764
266,848
149,579
416,427
1,177
415,250
615,014
43,127
-
571,887
615,014
427,020 £

The financial statements were approved by the Board on 31[st] March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Rev Gail Rogers Chair of the Parochial Church Council

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1 Accounting Policies

1.1 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Church, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.

1.2 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective I January 2019) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.

1.3 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.4 Tangible Fixed Assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings – 25% straight line.

Computer equipment – 25% straight line.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2 Other Voluntary Receipts

Analysis
Total funds
2025
£
Donations and gifts
2,121
National Lottery grant
56,774
£
58,895
£
Activities for Generating Funds
Analysis
Total funds
2025
£
Fundraising
3,405
Grapevine magazine
1,405
£
4,810
£
Investment Income
Analysis
Total funds
2025
£
Dividends
1,279
Interest
11,924
£
13,203
£
Church Activities
Analysis
Total funds
2025
£
Weddings and funerals
7,254
Ark lettings and events
26,478
Other receipts
11,957
£
45,689
£		 Total funds
2024
£
5,492
94,623

110,116
Total funds
2024
£
3,406
1,910

5,316
Total funds
2024
£
8,650
3,117

11,767
Total funds
2024
£
7,342
21,333
11,854

40,529

3 Activities for Generating Funds

4 Investment Income

5 Church Activities

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

6 Staffing Costs

Analysis
Clergy expenses
Administration and ministry
£		 Total funds
2025
£
2,945
31,203
34,148
£		 Total funds
2024
£
2,374
30,099
32,473

St Leonard’s Beoley District Church Council contributes towards 50% of clergy expenses and 50% of the administration and ministry costs. Amounts received are included in other income.

7 Church Running Expenses

Analysis
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Worship resources
Administration
Independent examiners fee
Other running costs
£
8 Utilities
Analysis
Electricity
Gas
Water
IT & telephone
9 Other Expenses
Analysis
Audio visual system installation
Professional fees
Small equipment		 £
£		 Total funds
2025
£
7,321
15,389
1,691
5,297
1,236
2,340
33,274
£
Total funds
2025
£
5,951
5,825
328
1,480
13,584
£
Total funds
2025
£
-
11,647
45
11,693
£		 Total funds
2024
£
6,801
14,201
805
3,495
1,176
6,098
32,576
Total funds
2024
£
6,822
6,594
-
1,208
14,624
Total funds
2024
£
5,624
2,040
-
7,664

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

10 Tangible Fixed Assets

0 Tangible Fixed Assets
Analysis Fixtures & Computer Total
Fittings Equipment
£ £ £
Additions 10,020 615 10,635
Depreciation 2,505 154 2,659
Value at 31st December 2025 £ 7,515 461 7,976

11 Church Funds Transfers

Details of funds held and movements during the previous reporting period

Year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted
Funds		 Designated
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Total
Movement
£ £ £ £
General fund (1,660) (1,660)
Ark fund 1,449 1,449
Churchyard maintenance 211 211
Total Movement £ (1,660) 1,449 211 0

Details of funds held and movements during the current reporting period

Year ended 31 December 2025 Unrestricte
d
Funds		 Designated
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Total
Movement
£ £ £ £
General fund (29,207) (29,207)
Clock fund 8,636 8,636
Tower fund 26,399 26,399
Churchyard maintenance 320 320
Ark 6,822 6,822
Fabric 8,630 8,630
Arkff (1,600) (1,600)
Caprep (20,000) (20,000)
Total Movement £ (29,207) 6,822 22,385 0

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12 Church Funds

Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated funds
The Ark
Flowers
£
Restricted funds
Ark community
Ark fixtures & fittings
Ark recoupment
Ark tots & toddlers
Bells
Capital repairs
Churchyard Capital
Churchyard Maintenance
Clock
Fabric
Music
Organ restoration
Others
Tower Project
Youth
£
£*		 1 Jan 25
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
31 Dec 25
£
£
£
£
£
50,130
86,274
89,372
(29,207)
17,825
-
23,740
30,562
6,822
-
-
175
25
-
150
-
23,915
30,587
6,822
150
859
4,793
4,056
-
1,596
1,630
-
30
(1,600)
-
58,881
-
-
-
58,881
3,395
1,146
290
-
4,251
2,337
458
128
-
2,667
343,469
15,785
82,000
(20,000)
257,254
40,883
-
-
-
40,883
91
3,479
2,178
320
1,712
3,111
-
11,747
8,636
-
3,563
9,936
971
8,630
21,158
166
-
-
-
166
4,574
724
83
-
5,215
3,941
4,818
1,130
-
7,629
90,292
195,547
312,238
26,399
-
7,692
-
59
-
7,633
564,884
236,686
414,910
22,385
409,045
615,014
346,875
534,869
-
427,020

*The Ark fixtures and fittings fund has been amalgamated with the general fabric fund.

The “Others” fund is various donations held on behalf of other organisations, gift aid refunds and other small donations.

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