THE PAROCHIAL CHURH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
QUINTON, ST BONIFACE
For The Year End 31st December 2024
The church’s key values are: God at the Centre Every Member in Ministry Every Member Growing Every Member Reaching Out in Love A Community of Love and Honesty
A Community seeking to reflect God’s heart for the Vulnerable
Registered Charity, Number 1131914
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CONTENTS
Annual Report ……………………………………... 2 Independent Examiners 8 Report………………... Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)….. 9 Balance Sheet 10 ………………………….………………. Notes to the 11-23 Accounts………………………………
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ANNUAL REPORT
Throughout these reports you will read accounts of so much worthy activity, they can only take place as a result of an astonishingly gifted and committed team and accounts of such transformation and provision they can only happen as a result of a gracious and generous God.
Our worship services, both on Sundays and Wednesdays, have been central to our community life, inspiring faith and fostering a deeper connection with God. Services were structured to reflect our four priorities: Deeper, Wider, Higher, and Together. Altogether services brought children, youth, and adults into unified worship experiences, while outdoor services provided opportunities for community engagement.
The sermon series this year were thoughtfully planned to encourage spiritual growth across various themes. Leaders and preachers dedicated significant time to ensuring their reflections were accessible and impactful. We continue to see growth in the diversity of our Sunday congregation, with new families joining and active participation across ministries. The growth in our youth groups has been particularly noteworthy, demonstrating the vitality of our church.
Our mission initiatives continued to thrive, aligning with our strategic priority of being “Wider.” A standout event was "The Wellbeing Journey," a six-week program that addressed physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual wellbeing from a Christian perspective. The event drew 52 participants, many unchurched, and highlighted many of the challenges people are facing in our community.
Our family weekend at Quinta in October was a significant highlight. With sessions facilitated by David Grist, the event focused on unity and celebrated our “Together” priority. It was a time of deep connection, spiritual renewal, and joy for all attendees. Additionally, the International Evening showcased the rich diversity of St Boniface, with various ethnicities and nationalities coming together to celebrate Christ through cultural expressions and food.
Engaging with our local community remained a key focus. Our partnerships with schools strengthened this year, with four schools visiting St Boniface for Easter and Christmas experiences. Assemblies and harvest celebrations were conducted by our dedicated team, leaving a lasting impact on pupils and teachers. Programmes like Teddies Stay & Play and the newly relaunched Ravens Holiday Lunch & Literacy Club provided essential support to families, combining social, educational, and spiritual elements. Tuesday Treasures has also gone from strength to strength under Cathie’s leadership.
Foodbank and FoodCycle continued to meet critical needs in the community, serving thousands of adults and children while building relationships through compassionate service. Notably, FoodCycle saved nearly 4,000 kg of surplus food, creating over 1,800 community meals. These initiatives not only addressed physical needs but also provided opportunities for social engagement.
The Children’s Ministry experienced remarkable growth, with steady attendance across all age groups. New midweek discipleship groups, such as Faithful Followers, nurtured children’s faith, while Sunday programs consistently attracted 15-20 children. Energize materials were used to make Bible teachings engaging and relevant. Leaders focused on fostering a relationship with God that would leave a lasting impact on young lives. Kev’s facilitation of the team is amazing.
Our youth ministry also flourished, with “Stick-Around Sunday” providing a new avenue for discipleship. Youth stayed after services to discuss sermons over lunch, helping them integrate faith into their lives. The addition of a Thursday youth house group met the needs of older teens, while encounter evenings allowed young people to worship together in a vibrant and Spirit-filled atmosphere. Summer camps and Brigade programs played a crucial role in faith formation, with several participants expressing a desire to deepen their relationship with God.
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The Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades offered young people opportunities for spiritual growth, skill development, and community engagement. Events like camps, tournaments, and the annual community bonfire night strengthened bonds and provided platforms for sharing the Gospel.
The PCC demonstrated effective leadership in 2024, meeting seven times to discuss safeguarding, finances, and the fabric of our building. We also focused on mission, pastoral care, leadership, and youth ministries, ensuring that all aspects of church life were well-coordinated and aligned with our vision. The oversight partnership with Christ Church Quinton progressed significantly, with plans for a formal inauguration in 2025. Joint gatherings fostered collaboration and shared mission strategies.
Safeguarding remained a priority, with regular updates provided by the Safeguarding Officer. Compliance with diocesan policies and the implementation of new safeguarding portals were key achievements. The PCC also supported the successful application for the Eco-Church bronze award, demonstrating our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Facilities saw notable upgrades this year, including new heating systems, plans to replace hall windows, and regular maintenance of gas appliances. A deep-cleaning day, supported by over 30 volunteers, highlighted the community’s commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment. Looking ahead, the phase two refurbishment project will address critical needs, particularly for youth spaces and other areas of the church. Fundraising efforts are underway, and we remain hopeful for significant progress in 2025.
None of these achievements would have been possible without the selfless contributions of our congregation. From volunteers who dedicate countless hours to leaders who guide with wisdom and compassion, the St Boniface family exemplifies the body of Christ in action.
As we step into 2025, our focus is on discipleship, outreach, and capturing the stories of faith within our community. The vision laid out by our vicar, Dele, challenges us to embrace our role as a beacon of hope in Quinton, ensuring that all who come through our doors encounter the love and truth of Christ.
We give thanks to God for His continued faithfulness and look forward with hope and anticipation, trusting that the greatest days for St Boniface are still to come. Thank you to all who pray, serve, give and participate in our shared mission.
The Parochial Church Council ‘PCC’
During 2024 the PCC has met 7 times, including the Annual Parochial Council Meeting. Following the APCM appointments in May, there are 19 members of the PCC which includes 12 elected lay members, 2 Church Wardens, 1 Deputy Church Warden and 4 Deanery Synod representatives. There are 4 ex-officio members which includes the Vicar, 2 lay readers and a General Synod representative. Non-voting attendees are invited to attend relevant meetings, such as for financial, data protection and disability advice input; the Safeguarding Officer is invited to report at each meeting.
Sub-committees have met to explore and progress ideas relevant to their group. These ideas have then been reported to the PCC for discussion and agreement. There are 4 sub-committees: Mission group, Sub25 group, Pastoral group and Leadership Team and their work is referenced in other parts of this report.
Each PCC meeting has to include reports on Safeguarding, Finance and Fabric of our building. Safeguarding Officer, Jo Daniels provides updates on compulsory training compliance, policy renewals and the new portal for safeguarding and safer recruitment record keeping required by the Diocese.
In addition to these statutory items, the PCC has discussed other aspects of church life, including the Quinta weekend away, an Away Day which took place in February and focussed on Discipleship, interfaith mission in Quinton, mission in our area and communications, foodbank governance and more. We discuss and are thankful for the work overseen by our project managers, Cathie and Kevin who co-ordinate the provision for our senior and younger members and our wonderful volunteer workforce who make it happen. Quinton, St Boniface PCC Annual Report & Accounts 2024 May 2025
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The oversight area formed with Christ Church, the Quinton last year (a partnership of churches for working together to support each other and further missional activity) now has Rachel Heathfield appointed as the Oversight Minister. Rachel will be able to drive the partnership and so we look forward to working together in 2025.
The Deanery Synod meets 3 times per year and St Boniface representatives attend these meetings and feedback. Many topics are discussed, including environmental objectives to reduce the carbon footprint of churches. St Boniface has approved an environmental policy to be a framework for action. During 2024, St Boniface achieved the bronze award of the Eco-Church initiative.
Aim and Purposes
The PCC has the responsibility of cooperating with the Incumbent and the Wardens in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It is also specifically responsible, with the churchwardens, for the maintenance of the church buildings complex of St Boniface in Quinton Road West.
Objectives and Activities
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 St Boniface, regardless of their previous religious affiliation or none. The church’s key values are set out on the front page of this report. A hybrid mix of onsite and Zoom participation is available every week for worship.
The PCC maintains an overview of worship and makes suggestions on how our services can involve individuals or any groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship seek to put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. We seek both to serve our local community and support the world-wide church.
Public Benefits
The purpose of St Boniface Church is worship and the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Church of England. St Boniface Church also carries out charitable work within the parish of St Boniface, Quinton Birmingham.
When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:
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Worship and prayer – by providing public worship, including: Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
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Learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus by offering courses/activities for those of all ages including the Alpha Course.
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Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
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Missionary and outreach work including running/hosting a Food Bank, Foodcycle, uniformed youth groups, parent & toddler groups, work with the elderly and making the church available for community use.
To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the church and its adjoining buildings.
Legal and Administrative Information
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. It is a Registered Charity under the name “The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Boniface, Quinton Road West”, and its Registered Number is 1131914.
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As a “body corporate” it has an existence and separate identity recognised in law, independent of the people comprised in it. It has no related trusts or charities but has overall responsibility for the four semiautonomous organisations described in note 11 to the accounts.
The PCC has two formal sub-committees: a Standing Committee for addressing urgent matters, and a Finance Committee to review and make recommendations about financial planning and affordability issues. It is also advised by three informal subcommittees concerned with specific aspects of church life: Pastoral, Mission, and Sub 25 – their reports and recommendations form the basis of many of the PCC’s decisions and deliberations.
The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules. The membership of the PCC consists of the Vicar and other clergy licensed to the parish, together with members elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting by those of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church.
All those who attend services and members of the church are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. Current members are listed on page 7 following. There are currently no policies and procedures in place for the induction and training of new PCC members. PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish, including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent.
The PCC’s principal banker is Virgin Money, 7 Gold Street, Northampton, NN1 1EN (online banking). Monies not immediately required are placed in the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund, administered by CCLA Investment Management Ltd, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4B 4ET.
The PCC also retains a legacy current account with HSBC, 148 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9PN, which is still used for some regular income and expenditure.
The independent examiner of the PCC’s accounts are Barnett Ravenscroft Limited, Chartered Accountants, 13 Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 9HN.
Reserves Policy
It is the PCC policy to try and maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months’ unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £25,941; it is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies.
The unrestricted funds balance £36,588, deducting required minimum reserves, is £10,647.
The balance of £193,206 in the restricted funds is retained towards meeting the cost of various activities undertaken by the church in the community, but mainly towards completing the second phase of the refurbishment of the church building and employing a Project Manager for Children, Young People and Families.
Location
St Boniface is a Church of England parish in the Deanery of Warley and Edgbaston within the Diocese of Birmingham. The address for correspondence is St Boniface Church, Quinton Road West, Birmingham B32 2QD. Christians first started meeting on the site for worship in a temporary building in 1949 and the present church building was consecrated on 9th February 1959, when the new parish was formally constituted as “St. Boniface, Quinton Road West”.
The church building [with a linked Hall and rooms] is located near the east end of Quinton Road West and serves a parish area comprising the South Eastern parts of Quinton [including the Woodgate Valley North estate] and an area of western Harborne [comprising mainly the Welsh House Farm Estate], all on the
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western edge of the City of Birmingham. (The parish falls within the Quinton Ward & Harborne Ward for local government purposes.)
The area was developed for public and private housing, initially in the 1930s with significant further building in the 1950s and 1970s. The Parish is entirely residential, with no factories or businesses other than shops, schools and services for the local community.
Electoral Roll and Church Attendance
There were 127 adults on the electoral roll for 2024.
On a typical Sunday during 2024 the average number of adults attending worship was 94, together with 36 children and young people (up to age 16). Attendance at Wednesday morning services averaged 17. (All service attendance figures include Zoom and face to face attendees)
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Members of the PCC who have served during the period 1st January 2024 until April 2025:-
Vicar Canon Bamidele Sotonwa # + Church Wardens Richard Starkie # + (resigned 21 April 2024) Clive Wilcock # + Bruce Daniels # + (appointed 21 April 2024 Deputy Church Wardens Lynden Smith Iyare Otabor-Olubor (appointed 21 April 2024) Reader Dani Knox # + Phil Knox # +
Elected Members (one third are elected at each Annual Parochial Church Meeting):
Until April 2024 Karin Satchwell # + (Honorary Treasurer) (resigned 21 April 2024) (appointed Assistant Treasurer 21 April 2024) Until April 2025 Rebecca Deeks Ian Garrett Tim Hitchins (resigned 14 August 2024) Rachel Leak Until April 2026 Martin Priestley # + (Stewardship Secretary and Finance Director) Clive Haslam Kevin Collins # Liam Sayers (Honorary Treasurer) (appointed 21 April 2024) # + Until April 2027 Josh Satchwell Iyare Otabor-Olubor Tom Spicer Rachel Retallick-Cheel
Warley and Edgbaston Deanery Synod (Ex-officio members of the PCC)
Until May 2026 Jennie Collins + Lynden Smith (Electoral Roll Officer) Lorraine Lampon Nic Hudson
Invited to attend meetings as non-voting members:
Rachel Priestley Girls Brigade Captain Jo Daniels Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator Eric Bridgwater Disability Awareness Advisor Jude Sloan Data Protection Officer Dawn Brathwaite General Synod Representative Rachel Longman Bookkeeper
indicates a member of Finance Committee
- indicates a member of the Standing Committee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
Independent Examiner’s Report
to the Parochial Church Council and members of St Boniface, Quinton Road West, Birmingham
This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 23, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the “Act”).
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that an audit is not required under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act 2011) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention
Basis of this Report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. bh
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Barnett Ravenscroft Limited
Chartered Accountants 13 Portland Road Edgbaston Birmingham B16 9HN
Independent Examiner
Date : 17 May 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Notes | General | Designated | Restricted | Total | Prior year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | total funds | ||
| Income and endowments from: | ||||||
| Voluntary income | (2a) | 90,459 | 5,750 | 90,184 | 186,393 | 113,271 |
| Activities for generating funds | (2b) | 0 | 0 | 3,610 | 3,610 | 4,579 |
| Investment income | (2c) | 1,972 | 0 | 4,518 | 6,490 | 5,071 |
| Church activities | (2d) | 10,338 | 0 | 43,952 | 54,290 | 32,891 |
| Total income | 102,769 | 5,750 | 142,264 | 250,783 | 155,812 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||||
| Church activities | (3a) | 103,751 | 5,750 | 83,072 | 192,573 | 127,180 |
| Costs ofgeneratingfunds | (3b) | 12 | 0 | 87 | 99 | 1,233 |
| Total expenditure | 103,763 | 5,750 | 83,159 | 192,672 | 128,413 | |
| Net income / (expenditure) resources | ||||||
| before transfer | -994 | 0 | 59,105 | 58,111 | 27,399 | |
| Transfers: | ||||||
| Gross transfers between funds - in | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 13,479 | |
| Gross transfers between funds - out | -22 | 0 | 0 | -22 | -13,479 | |
| Net movement in funds | -1,016 | 0 | 59,127 | 58,111 | 27,399 | |
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 37,604 | 16,214 | 134,079 | 187,897 | 160,498 | |
| Total funds carriedforward | 36,588 | 16,214 | 193,206 | 246,008 | 187,897 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
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BALANCE SHEET
| BALANCE SHEET | ||||||
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| At | At | |||||
| Notes | General Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
31/12/2024 £ |
31/12/2023 £ |
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| Current assets | ||||||
| Cash At Bank And In Hand | (5) | 33,756 | 16,214 | 176,611 | 226,581 | 182,906 |
| Debtors | (6) | 7,248 | - | 16,794 | 24,042 | 7,959 |
| 41,004 | 16,214 | 193,405 | 250,623 | 190,865 | ||
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Creditors | (7) | 3,645 | - | 199 | 3,844 | 2,703 |
| Agency Collections | (7) | 771 | - | - | 771 | 265 |
| 4,416 | - | 199 | 4,615 | 2,968 | ||
| Net current assets less current liabilities | 36,588 | 16,214 | 193,206 | 246,008 | 187,897 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 36,588 | 16,214 | 193,206 | 246,008 | 187,897 | |
| Fund Totals | 36,588 | 16,214 | 193,206 | 246,008 | 187,897 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
Approved the PCC on: 17 May 2025
Signed on the PCC’s behalf by: ………………………………………….
Martin Priestley, Finance Director
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. Summary of Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 In accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP July 2014).
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. They include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. Accordingly, figures are included for the Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade companies attached to the church, and for the carers and toddlers group ‘Teddies’, but not for those church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor for informal gatherings of church members which are not responsible to the PCC.
Funds
The General Fund represents the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions or designations regarding their use and which are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income and capital sources
Collections and donations are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.
Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received.
Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised at the same time as the income to which it relates, and since 6 April 2013 includes amounts receivable under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme.
Grants to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its entitlement and the amount due.
Church Activities
Rental income from the letting of church premises and fees are both recognised when received. Income for Elderly Persons work with the Welsh House Farm project is recognised as it arises. Specific hours of pay of the Elderly Persons Worker and associated costs are billed on to the Big Local project retrospectively.
Income from investments
Interest is accounted for as it is earned and includes estimated accrued interest whose payment is not yet due.
Resources Expended
Missionary and charitable giving
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC.
Activities relating to the work of the church
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The diocesan common fund is accounted for when it is payable; it has been paid in full up to 31 December 2024. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings
Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in the accounts in accordance with Section 10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.
Movable 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). All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Individual items of equipment costing less than £2,000 are written off when acquired. The PCC does not own any other property or significant items of equipment, and consequently no fixed assets are shown on the Balance Sheet.
Current assets and liabilities
Accruals and deferred income include estimated charges which will be payable for services or fuel used but not yet invoiced to the PCC.
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2. Incoming Resources
| 2. Incoming Resources | ||||||
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| General | Designated | Restricted | Year | Last Year | ||
| Fund | Fund |
Fund | Total | Total | ||
| 2a. Voluntary Income | ||||||
| Voluntary income | ||||||
| Planned Giving | 59,139 | 0 | 13,894 | 73,033 | 73,720 | |
| Donations & Appeals | 1,301 | 4,600 | 39,540 | 45,441 | 6,103 | |
| Collections At Service | 5,361 | 0 | 11 | 5,372 | 4,052 | |
| Gift Aid | 14,658 | 1,150 | 11,994 | 27,752 | 19,398 | |
| Legacies | 10,000 | 0 | 0 | 10,000 | 0 | |
| Grants | 0 | 0 | 24,795 | 24,795 | 9,997 | |
| Voluntaryincome total | 90,459 | 5,750 | 90,184 | 186,393 | 113,271 |
2b. Activities for Generating Funds
| Activities for Generating Funds | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | 0 | 0 | 3,610 | 3,610 | 4,579 | |
| Activities for GeneratingFunds total | 0 | 0 | 3,610 | 3,610 | 4,579 | |
| 2c. Investment Income | ||||||
| Investment income | ||||||
| Bank & Deposit Account Interest | 1,972 | 0 | 4,518 | 6,490 | 5,071 | |
| Investment income total | 1,972 | 0 | 4,518 | 6,490 | 5,071 | |
| 2d. Church Activities | ||||||
| Parochial Fees | 1,051 | 0 | 0 | 1,051 | 1,073 | |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 1,302 | 1,302 | 596 | |
| Hire | 9,287 | 0 | 0 | 9,287 | 11,714 | |
| Elderly Persons Work Income | 0 | 0 | 13,829 | 13,829 | 0 | |
| Quinta Income | 0 | 0 | 8,398 | 8,398 | 580 | |
| Brigades & Teddies Income | 0 | 0 | 20,423 | 20,423 | 18,928 | |
| Church activities total | 10,338 | 0 | 43,952 | 54,290 | 32,891 | |
| Income Total | 102,769 | 5,750 | 142,264 | 250,783 | 155,812 |
See note 11 for detailed breakdown of Brigades & Teddies Income
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3. Expended Resources
| 3. Expended Resources | |||||||
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| General | Designated | Restricted | Year | Last Year | |||
| Fund | Fund |
Fund | Total | Total | |||
| 3a. Church Activities | |||||||
| Common Fund | 51,504 | 0 | 0 | 51,504 | 50,476 | ||
| Charitable Giving | 8,424 | 0 | 0 | 8,424 | 8,700 | ||
| Pastoral Costs | 260 | 0 | 0 | 260 | 1,332 | ||
| Ministry Expenses & Costs | 1,385 | 0 | 0 | 1,385 | 1,731 | ||
| Vicarage Costs | 766 | 0 | 0 | 766 | 1,178 | ||
| Staff Wages & Payments | 5,503 | 0 | 39,792 | 45,295 | 9,262 | ||
| Children & Families Work | 869 | 0 | 0 | 869 | 451 | ||
| Youth Work | 667 | 0 | 0 | 667 | 564 | ||
| Mission & Outreach Work | 0 | 0 | 1,249 | 1,249 | 801 | ||
| Older Persons Work | 0 | 0 | 7,667 | 7,667 | 2,270 | ||
| Weekend Away Costs | 0 | 0 | 9,521 | 9,521 | 250 | ||
| Office & Admin Costs | 3,150 | 0 | 24 | 3,174 | 3,237 | ||
| Church Service Costs | 3,615 | 0 | 0 | 3,615 | 3,116 | ||
| Maintenance & Improvements | 9,684 | 5,750 | 694 | 16,128 | 7,574 | ||
| Cleaning & Hygiene | 2,028 | 0 | 0 | 2,028 | 1,501 | ||
| Insurance | 3,530 | 0 | 1,093 | 4,623 | 3,417 | ||
| Church Utilities | 9,419 | 0 | 0 | 9,419 | 11,366 | ||
| Professional Fees | 2,250 | 0 | 0 | 2,250 | 750 | ||
| Other Expenditure | 697 | 0 | 1,972 | 2,669 | 297 | ||
| Brigades & Teddies Expenditure | 0 | 0 | 19,309 | 19,309 | 17,198 | ||
| Minibus Upkeep | 0 | 0 | 1,751 | 1,751 | 1,708 | ||
| Church activities Total | 103,751 | 5,750 | 83,072 | 192,573 | 127,180 | ||
| 3b. Costs of Generating Funds | |||||||
| Fundraiser Costs | 12 | 0 | 87 | 99 | 1,233 | ||
| Costs ofgeneratingfunds total | 12 | 0 | 87 | 99 | 1,233 | ||
| Expenditure Total | 103,763 | 5,750 | 83,159 | 192,672 | 128,413 |
See note 10 for detailed breakdown of Charitable Giving
See note 11 for detailed breakdown of Brigades & Teddies Expenditure
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4. Transfers Between Funds
| Minibus General |
General Designated Restricted Total 0 22 22 -22 0 -22 |
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| -22 0 22 0 |
5. Cash at Bank & in Hand
| Church: HSBC Current Account Virgin Current Account CCLA Deposit Account Associated Organisations: Boys’ Brigade Girls’ Brigade Joint Brigade Teddies Total Cash At Bank & In Hand 6. Debtors HMRC Debtors Other Debtors Total Debtors Prepayments Total Debtors & Prepayments |
This Year Total Last Year Total 25,628 39,467 55,314 8,493 134,860 126,540 |
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| 215,802 174,500 2,669 2,122 2,606 2,207 4,127 3,250 1,377 827 |
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| 10,779 8,406 |
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| 226,581 182,906 |
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| This Year Total Last Year Total 16,059 2,392 7,983 3,757 |
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| 24,042 6,149 0 1,810 |
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24,042 7,959 |
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7. Creditors
| 7. Creditors | |
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| Utilities Other Creditors Agency Collections Total Creditors Deferred Income Total Creditors & Deferred Income |
This Year Total Last Year Total 1,002 1,554 2,842 875 771 539 |
| 4,615 2,968 0 0 |
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| 4,615 2,968 |
8. Unrestricted Fund Movements
| Fund | Fund balances brought forward |
Incoming Resources |
Outgoing Resources |
Transfers | Fund balances Carried forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | |||||
| General Fund | 37,604 | 102,769 | 103,763 | -22 | 36,588 |
| Sub-totals | 37,604 | 102,769 | 103,763 | -22 | 36,588 |
| Designated | |||||
| Decorating Fund | 4,214 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,214 |
| Maintenance | 12,000 | 5,750 | 5,750 | 0 | 12,000 |
| Sub-totals | 16,214 | 5,750 | 5,750 | 0 | 16,214 |
Unrestricted Fund Purposes:
General Fund:
- Available for use at the discretion of the PCC in delivering its aims and objectives.
Designated Funds:
-
Diocesan Decorating Fund – Towards the decorating of the vicarage.
-
Maintenance Fund – Towards large-scale maintenance expenditure on the church building that would not be achievable within annual budgeted maintenance. During the year a restricted donation was made to this fund to cover costs incurred in-year. The balance of the fund remains unrestricted.
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9. Restricted Fund Movements
| Fund | Fund balances Incoming Outgoing Transfers Fund balances brought forward Resources Resources Carried forward |
|---|---|
| Restricted Minibus Children and Families Elderly Persons Worker Holiday Mission Mission Worker Pastoral Fund Ravens Refurbishment Youth Worker Signage Worship Boys’ Brigade Girls’ Brigade Brigades Joint Camp Teddies |
1,837 1,302 2,843 22 318 17,097 3,245 18,503 0 1,839 5,481 30,246 17,469 0 18,258 2,847 8,473 9,521 0 1,799 28,735 953 1,250 0 28,439 13,301 15,402 5,083 0 23,620 282 0 0 0 282 2,712 3,045 1,972 0 3,785 49,898 52,500 43 0 102,355 2,423 0 0 4,175 2,000 500 6,472 194 500 0 0 0 126 1806 0 |
| 124,613 121,841 63,850 22 182,626 2,222 5,987 -5,739 -0 2,470 2,257 2,777 -2,428 0 2,606 4,160 10,598 -10,631 0 4,127 827 1,061 -511 0 1,377 |
|
| 9,466 20,423 -19,309 0 10,580 |
|
| Sub-totals | 134,079 142,264 -83,159 22 193,206 |
Restricted Fund Purposes:
-
Mission Fund – Restricted to missional activity that will help those outside the church encounter Jesus. For example, but not limited to, missional events, creative initiatives and invitation to evangelistic services and courses.
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Mission Worker Fund – This fund was created in 2020 to fund the appointment of a Mission Worker. This can be anybody engaged in active Christian Ministry, but not a purely administrative role. The PCC has voted to use these funds to pay for the Project Manager for Children, Young People and Families for the duration of that project, once the Children’s Ministry Fund and Youth Worker funds have been exhausted. This fund currently comprises of donations from within the church family.
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Youth Worker Fund – St Boniface had not employed a dedicated Youth Worker since 2019. However, the Project Manager for Children, Young People and Families is now providing active youth worker services to the church, as well as coordinating the committed team of volunteers who are central to the successful delivery of the church’s thriving youth work. The PCC voted that this fund shall be used to pay part of the costs of this employment. Donations to this fund have continued during the year.
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Children and Families Fund – St Boniface has a large and active children’s ministry. The Children’s Ministry Fund is for the purposes of children’s ministry within the church and the wider community. The PCC previously voted to use this fund to partially pay for the newly employed Project Manager for Children, Young People and Families, as well as any associated costs, as a central part of that role is coordinating the children’s work of the church. Donations to this fund from church members have continued in recent years.
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Pastoral Fund – This comprises donations received to enable the church to respond to personal and welfare needs in the parish area through small grants and donations.
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Refurbishment – This fund was started towards the end of 2016 to raise funds towards the restoration work identified by the quinquennial inspection of 2015, which uncovered asbestos in the church bell tower and throughout the church ceiling. The work on Phase 1, which related to the church sanctuary was completed in early 2021. Phase 2 relates to the need for a new church hall and corridor roof, as well as the incorporation of the central memorial garden into the building, creating additional space. In 2024, the PCC began a fresh drive to raise funds and review the precise specifications for this phase of the project, with the intention to seek revised architectural drawings in 2025. Funds raised during 2024 are entirely from donations from church members.
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Ravens – This fund was dormant in 2018 to 2023. It aims to provide lunches for children from low-income families over the school holidays, promoting health for children in the community, and to extend literacy work outside of school times. With the appointment of a Project Manager for Children, Young People and Families, this project recommenced in 2024, with sessions being provided in partnership with other local organisations.
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Holiday Fund – This fund originated some years ago from grants received to subsidise a parish holiday, and the surplus has been retained (with donors’ consent) towards subsequent holidays and weekends away. In October 2024, the church had such a weekend away at the Quinta Centre, which used some of the funds for the intended purposes. The balance will be retained for future holidays.
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Minibus – During 2014 funds were collected toward the purchase and running costs of a minibus for church activities and the uniformed organisations. This operated as a self-funding operation relying on donations from those who use the minibus, which is made available as a community resource. The negative balance at year end is a result of the front-loading of costs in the year, but and deficit would ultimately be covered by the General Fund.
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Elderly Persons Worker – St Boniface received funding to employ an elderly persons worker for an initial one-year term in 2023. This work was expanded in 2024 to incorporate the provision of services to the Welsh House Farm area of Quinton. The hours of the Elderly Person worker that relate to the provision of Welsh House Farm services are covered by payments from a supporting local charity.
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Signage – During 2024, the PCC received a donation of £2,000 for use on physical church signage.
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Worship – During 2023, the PCC received a £500 donation from an individual restricted for use on audio equipment for the worship group. This was wrongly identified as an agency collection in the 2023 accounts. The £500 was spent in full in 2024, and the intention is that this restricted will be closed going forward.
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10. Detailed Charitable Giving
| Church overseas: Kaniki Trust & Zambia Arise Tim and Gemma Mills (Zambia missionaries) Open Doors Barnabas Trust Masterbuilders Trust – (Richard Chamberlain – India) Malawi – Birmingham Diocesan Project Relief and development agencies Doctors Without Borders Tear Fund Compassion Home missions and other church organisations Darlington Areas Churches Youth Ministry (Martin & Melanie Stand) Youth for Christ: Bethan Lawler Quinton Youth for Christ Haven Community Project The Feast Birmingham City Mission Kings Community Church – Christians Against Poverty Welcoming Churches Eco Churches Safe Families Total Charitable Giving |
This Year Last Year Total Total 800 1,000 500 500 350 250 - 200 700 600 400 400 |
|---|---|
| 2,750 2,950 150 150 474 300 250 - |
|
| 924 400 500 500 400 300 1,700 1,700 500 500 - 400 400 400 750 750 100 100 200 400 200 200 4,750 5,500 |
|
| 8,424 8,700 |
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11. Detailed Financial Activities of Associated Organisations
ST BONIFACE, QUINTON
| ST BONIFACE, QUINTON | |
|---|---|
| Session fees Other income Subscriptions Donations Uniform Activities Contributions Other fundraising Grants Camp contributions Bonfire income Capitation fees Uniform Training Activities Camp costs Bonfire costs Supplies etc Accounts Minibus St Basils Other costs Transfers Net income/expenditure Brought forward Represented by Bank Cash Other creditors |
Boys Brigade Girls Brigade Joint Camp Teddies Total 1,061 1,061 55 55 3,149 1,805 4,954 245 47 200 492 163 65 228 651 169 820 1,300 80 1,380 1,075 129 548 1,752 500 500 7,142 7,108 2,039 2,039 |
| 5,987 2,777 10,598 1,061 20,423 |
|
| 1,922 1,287 3,209 190 37 227 190 190 626 726 1,352 8,786 8,786 803 803 711 461 1,172 50 431 50 50 50 871 50 200 1,352 1,075 1,075 734 88 121 943 |
|
| 5,739 2,428 10,631 511 19,309 |
|
| 0 0 0 0 0 |
|
| 0 0 0 0 0 |
|
| 248 349 -33 550 1,114 2,222 2,257 4,160 827 9,466 |
|
| 2,470 2,606 4,127 1,377 10,580 |
|
| 892 2,588 4,105 1,272 8,857 1,777 18 22 105 1,922 -199 -199 |
|
| 2,470 2,606 4,127 1,377 10,580 |
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12. Agency Collections
Any third-party funds received by the PCC during in the year have been excluded from the accounts and put through agency collections. The following balances were held in those agency collections at year end:
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Fees collected for the Diocese of Birmingham Fees collected and due to service attendants |
128 289 |
| 417 |
13. Agency Collections – Collections for External Causes
Any third-party funds received by the PCC during in the year have been excluded from the accounts and put through agency collections. The PCC runs several events through the year to raise money for external causes. The following amounts were collected during in the year and paid out to those charities.
| Total | |
|---|---|
| St Basil’s (homelessness charity) | 354 |
| 354 |
14. Transactions with members of the PCC and connected persons
Kevin Collins was employed by the PCC as the Project Manager for Children, Young People and Families. He was on the PCC at the time of his appointment, which was made via an open recruitment process. His wife, Jennifer Collins has remained the PCC Secretary.
Cathie Wilcock was employed by the PCC as the Elderly Person’s Worker. Her husband, Clive Wilcock was on the PCC at the time of her appointment, which was made via an open recruitment process.
The Elderly Persons Work has on occasion paid for speakers at events, including Dani Knox (a member of the PCC) and Bob Retallick-Cheel (the husband of a member of the PCC), who were paid £50 each for their respective presentations, paid out of the Elderly Persons Work restricted fund. This was in accordance with the terms of the funding provided.
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15. Previous Year (2023) Statement of Financial Activities
| General | Designated | Restricted | Total | Prior year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | total funds | |
| Income from: | |||||
| Voluntary income | 82,623 | - | 30,648 | 113,271 | 123,861 |
| Activities for generating funds | 734 | - | 3,845 | 4,579 | - |
| Investment income | 365 | - | 3,198 | 1,254 | 1,254 |
| Church activities | 13,215 | - | 19,608 | 27,256 | 27,256 |
| Total income | 98,513 | - | 57,299 | 155,812 | 126,149 |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Church activities | 98,488 | 408 | 28,324 | 127,180 | 104,150 |
| Costs of generating funds | 65 | - | 1,167 | 1,1233 | 1,100 |
| Total expenditure | 98,513 | 408 | 29,491 | 128,413 | 105,250 |
| Net income / (expenditure) | - | -408 | 27,808 | 27,399 | 20,899 |
| Transfers | |||||
| Gross transfers between funds - in | 450 | 12,000 | 779 | 13,229 | 1,769 |
| Gross transfers between funds-out | -12,000 | - | -1,229 | -13,229 | -1.769 |
| Net movement in funds | |||||
| -11,550 | 11.592 | 27,358 | 27,399 | 20.899 | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 49,155 | 4,622 | 106,721 | 160,498 | 139,599 |
| Total funds carried forward | 37,604 | 16,214 | 134,079 | 187,897 | 160,498 |
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16. Previous Year (2023) Balance Sheet
| General Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds At 31/12/2023 At 31/12/202 2 £ |
|
|---|---|
| Current assets Cash At Bank And In Hand Debtors Liabilities Creditors Agency Collections Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Fund Totals |
34,688 16,214 132,204 182,906 155,775 6.084 - 1,875 7,959 7,476 |
| 40,572 16,214 134,079 190,865 163,251 2.703 - - 2,703 2753 265 - - 265 - |
|
| 1,874 - 879 2,968 2753 37,604 16,214 134,079 187,897 160,498 |
|
| 37,604 16,214 134,079 187,897 160,498 |
|
| 37,604 16,214 134,079 187,897 160,498 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
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