Annual Report and Financial Statements of The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas Staffordshire st For the year ended 31 December 2025 Charityreglstration number.. 1132083
The Parochial Church Council otAIL Saints Alrewas Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31" December 2025 Charityregistration number.. 1132083 Objectives and Activities Ordinarily, th8 Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas (the PCC} has the responsibility of co- operating with the incumbent. in promotingwithin the community of Alrewas the whole mission of the Church- pastoral, evangelical, social, and ecumenical. The Parish has been in vacancy throughout 2025 and the PCC has continued to take full responsibility for this mission during the year. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance ot 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 All Saints. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish, and makes suggestions on how our services Gan involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our seNices and worship put taith into practice through prayer, scripture. music and sacrament. Also, through non-$8cramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach members of the widervillage community. Public Benefit The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on Public Benefit in The Advancement of Religion, and have had regard for it in their administration ofthe Charity. The trustees believe that. by promoting the work of the Church of England in the EGGlesiasti¢al Parish. it helps to promote the whole mission of th8 Church more effectively. and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by: providing facilities for weekly acts of public worship. which are open to all people. provision of saGred space for personal reflection and Contemplation (the church building is open dailyforallwho wish to make use otitl pastoral care, including visiting with and supporting the sick and bereaved in the parish spiritual. moral and intellectual development (both for its members. and for anyone else who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers), includingthe teaching of the Christian faith through preparation forbaptism. confirmation and marriage. and throughweekly sermons. adult discussion groups. etc. worship, teaching and outreach activities shared in partnership with Alrewas Methodist Church promoting Christian values 8nd service by members ofthe Church in and to their community, to the benef it of individuals and society as a whole.
Achievements and Performance In 2025. All Saints Alrewas was able to fulf il the following in support of its objectives: Providingan open and welcoming church building, which is available to the local community and all visitors every day of the week for private prayer and general visiting Providing a range ofworship services, includingtradltional and modern Communion services as well as different types of non-Eucharistic services to accommodate varying spiritual styles and needs. Ongoing review and development of s8feguarding policies and provision, applying to seNices and events held in the church and churchyard. Ongoing care and maintenance of the historic Grade I medieval church building. and also for the surroundingchurchyard. Replacement of the badly deteriorated lead lining of the Nave Roof- successfully fundraised for. and completed in February 2025. Promotion and development of a wide variety of communication methods. including a dedicated website- publication of a free monthly digital form of P8rish News seTvingthe churches and communities ofAlrewas. Fradleyand Wychnor. regular social media presence through a church Facebook page and theAlrewas Telegraph: and regular printed information Bulletins available in church Support for our village Church School. primarily via the involvement of various lay leaders in Governance as Foundation Governors. who undertake roles with significant responsibility. In 2025 the number ofvisits to the Church by the children 8nd staff. both informally and for specif IG services. has increased materially. Offering a Warm Space-'SouperWednesday- throughout the winter months forthe more vulnerable members of our community where hot food is seNed and companionship is encouraged. Continuing support for Lichfield Foodbank, both as a donation point and via various initl8tives to raise funds. which the PCC uses to purchase food. Total purchases in the year amounted to more than £6,000. Successful collaboration with village-based organisations resulting in well-supported community events Continuingto provide 8 venue forvarious community-based meetings. events, and activities. Achieved Dementia Friendly Church Status Financlal Review The PCC has experienced a challengingyear financially. The independently examined accounts report a General Fund deficitforthe year of £8,287 before inter fund transfers. There were movements in the balances of the various Designated and Restricted Funds, as detailed in the Financial Statements accompanyingthis report. Forthe most part. the sums involved were not materialwith the exception of Designated Fund 'Fabric'B", which was reduced to nil followingfinal payments on the Roof Project and the redesignation of a balance of £8,772 to the General Fund.
The redesignation was made in response to the growing General Fund deficit. and diminution of reserves. as a result of increasing costs not being covered by flat / diminishing income streams. As a consequence ofthe challenges which were experienced, and which are setto continue in 2026, a decision was taken that the PCC would reduce its voluntary payments to the Diocese of Lichfield's Common Fund. from £4.114 to £2.000 monthly, as the amounts sought were no longer realistic / affordable. This change took effect from 1 November2025. Ifthese payments had been met in full, the reported deficit would have increased to £12.515. Despite the voluntary nature of these payments- there is no legal obligation upon the PCC to pay- the Diocese of Lichfield continues to pursue a policy of classifying any such reduction in contributions as arrears. The PCC have declined to recogni8e the validity of this operating model and considers its approach in preparing its Annual Report and Financial Statements to be consistent with the requirements of FRS102 as supplemented bythe Church Accounting standards 2006. The PCC will continue to make voluntary payments in 2026, and beyond. in line with the amounts which it can afford, without risk of compromising its abilities to meet its financial obligations to third parties. Please see the Notes to the FinanGial Statement for additional commentary in relation to Common Fund voluntary payments. Reserves Policy It is PCC policy to try to maintain a minimum balance of £15,000 in its Fabric Fund 'A' Irestricted fund) to provide for unforeseen expenses arising in relation to the fabric of the church building or upkeep of the churchyard. The balance ofthe Fund at the year-end was £42.260. which is Comfortably higher than this target. Investment Pollcy The charity is granted powerto invest in suitable investments underthe 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 soughtfrom the Central Board of FinanGe {CCLAI in London. It is the Charity's current policy for all of its funds to be held in its Bank Accounts with Lloyds Bank PLC and HSBC UK Bank PLC. and its interest-bearing deposit account held with CCLA Investment Managers Ltd (who are authorised and regulated bythe Financial ConductAuthorityl. No investment activity has been undertaken, and none is planned in the future. Planned gi)ring and collections and donations, alongwith tax recoverable thereon are the main sources offundraising alongside income generated from events held throughoutthe year.
Safeguarding The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 Idutyto have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). Reporting Serious Incldents 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 anyserious Incidents in the last year. Fundraising The PCC takes it fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very gratef ul to all donors- whether regular or OCGasional-fortheir support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken forgranted. The PCC take full responsibilityforfundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is either through donations, fundraising events. special appeals. or legacies, forwhich the PCC are most grateful. Volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church lively and vibrant community. We especiallywish to convey our appreciation of and gratitude forthe committed involvement of our non-stipendiary licensed clergy 8nd lay ministers, our Parish Officers. those who provide pastoral support, and everyone who generously uses theirtime and talents to support the ongoing ministry, mission and outreach of our Parish Church. The number of volunteers who have supported the ongoing maintenance and running ofthe church has increased during the period ofvacancy. The members of the PCC would like to make specific mention and express their huge gratitude to those who have led our se)vices with such skill and Gommitment throughout the year. This includes the Reverend Elizabeth Wall, Reverend Adam Wilkinson, Reverend Paul Harrison, Helen Mullins and the members of the Rise and Shine Team. It simplywould not have been possible to sustain such a number and breadth of seNices without them. The are two people who are retiringfrom their respective roles, in early 2026, and who have played a verysignificant part in the Church over many years. The Reverend Elizabeth W811 after over 12 ye8rs within the Benefice is steppingdown. She has worked so hard and contributed an immeasurable amountthroughout that time through her considered ministry. herwvisdom and hercalm, measured approach.
Nick Kilford. after eight years as Treasurer. is also reLinquishing that role. He has brought a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and skill to ensuring the finances of the Church have been managed eff ectively and efficiently They will both be very much missed from the PCC, and the members ofthe PCC cannot thank them enough foreverything they have so willingly and unwaverirlglygiven, both in terms of time and mission. and for being so much part of the team. Review of the Year Key Statistics Summary The Church Electoral Roll, fully updated in April 2025. had 118 adults on roll. Duringthe year. Sundayworship services were held in church every week, with a usual average Sunday attendance of 45 adults and 3 children. A eucharistic seNice is also held in church on Wednesday morning everyweek with a usual average attendance of 15. Easter Sundayservices held in church were supported by 68 worshippers. Duringthe four weeks of Advent. 738 people attended a wide variety of services in the church or churchyard for congregation members, the community, and the local primary school. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 100 adults and children joined in the special in-person worship offered. In 2025 there were 2 baptisms of infants and children, 4 marriage services, and 10 funeral seNices held in church, with a further 13 for whom a committal only or a burial ofashes was conducted bya member of the ministry team. Notable Developments Duringthe year- . The operational running ofthe Church duringthe Vacancy is being supported by a wide range of different people. Following the direction and guidance ofthe Diocese. the process to recruit a new incumbent- as set out below-was progressed to a successful outcome. The PCCS ofthe two churches worked in partnership, and in full consultation with the Rural Dean and the Archdeacon. to progress the necessary steps to secure future ministerial provision. re- examine the vision and needs of each of the churches and the village community each seNes; and develop appropriate strategies and resources to continue to provide worship, pastoral care. 8nd missional opportunities during the period of vacancy. Working in collaboration and partnership with the PCC ofst Stephen's, Fradley. a Parish Profile Working Group was established. This group had the delegated responsibilityto lead on the consultation with the respective congregations. and communities ofthe parishes. as to their vision and future aspirations for the Benefice, and what they would like to see in relation to the knowledge, skills, and attributes of a new incumbent.
Through a series of meetings this information w8s formulated by the group into the Parish Profile and this togetherwith the advert, was signed off by the respective PCCS and the Bishop of Lichfield. An initial round of local 8dvertising proved unsuccessful. A second round of advertising, this time nation811y, resulted in the appointment of a Priest in Charge (Vicar Designate) in December 2025. It is anticipated the appointee will be able to take up the role in the f irst half of 2026. The PCCS ofAII Saints, Alrewas and St Stephen's, Fradley worked together to reviewthe boundaries of the respective Churches. Agreementwas re8ched and both PCCS made the recommendation to the Diocese of the revised boundaries. and thatthe two Churches should formally beGome two separate parishes within a united benefice. This has not yet been implemented. A Parish Administrator. works part time on a self-employed basis, to supportthe PCC in the operation81 running ofthe Church. The Community Choir has been rebranded as All Saints Community Choir. 8nd now comes under the auspices ofthe PCC. It exceeds 40 members drawn from the congregation and widervillage with several concerts performed in Church. Continued development and growth of non-Eucharistic forms of worship on a regu18r basis. Future Plans Continue to provide worship, pastoral care, and missional opportunlties duringthe vacancy, to ensure the ongoing smooth oper8tionalfunctioning of the Church through sharingthe relevant roles and responsibilities among the group of willing volunteers Support the new incumbent as theytake up the post and lead the Parish's ministry and vision. Continue to offer a variety of different styles of worship provision. Continue to develop and deepen our involvement with our local Church Primary School. Continue to supportthe re-established Church choir, which is much valued bythe congregation. Continue to offer and support the team-run weekly'SouperWednesday'w8rm spaces provision and support of Lichfield Foodbank Continued church involvement in organising and hosting valued annual village events Provide support for the All Saints, Community Choir as it offers a fresh programme ofthemed concerts. Continue to explore opportunities to increase existing sources of income and gener8te new ones. To facilitate 8nd respond to the Quinquennial Inspection due in September. To explore the provision of an accessible toilet, and the refurbishment of the Church car park. Risk Management The Church Wardens, working collaborativelywith the Incumbent and other church leaders, carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premlses for potent18l hazards. Diocesan- approved safeguarding policies, practices and training are in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annuallyto ensure 8dequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact on the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.
The Trustees assume responsibility for ensuring the Independent Examiner is provided with all of the information required in order to carryout the annual Independent Examination of Financial Accounts. Structure, Governance and Management The PCC is a Body Corporate established bythe Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed bythe Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 11956) as amended th8t Came into effect on 2" 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, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. bythose on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run bythe Diocese, as well as informal induction by existing members. Members otthe 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 usually meets six times a yearand receives reports from those with particular roles and responsibilitlas le.g., Wardens Team, Safeguarding Coordinator, Pastor81 Care Team, Youth Work. Parish Communicationsl as well as its established sub-committees (Fabric & Finance, Mission and Outreach. and Events Team. Related Parties Donations from Related Parties Donations from related parties18 trustees and immediate family members of 2 trustees) duringthe yèartotalled £8,170. All these donations were received without conditions. Remuneratlon paid to Trustees None ofthe trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC. Expenses paid toTrustees None ofthe trustees have received any payment for personal expenses. Reference and Administrative details The Church is situated in Mill End Lane in Alrewas village. Staffordshire and is part ofthe Deanery of Lichfield, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The correspondence address is 20 Wyndham Wood Close. Fradley, Lichfield WS13 8UZ. Registered charity number 1132083. Our website address is www.alr PCC members who served from 1" January2025 for all or part of the calendar year were:
Ex Officio Members Associate Minister Deanery Synod Reps The Revd. Elizabeth Wall Ms. Helen Mullins (also Licensed Lay Readerl IPCC member until 31 August 20251 Mrs. Gilian Love Churchwardens Mr. M8rk Emly (Lay Chairl Mrs. Jennifer Matthewman Elected Members Mrs. Elizabeth Cox Ms. Laura Jacks IPCC Secretary until 29 April 20251 Dr. Jean Emly IPCC Secretary from 29April 20251 Mr. Nicholas Kilford IPCC Treasurer) Mrs. Nicola Burns Nrs. Annette Gould Mrs Susan Winson Mfs Christine Cheadle (from 29 April 20251 Mr. Edward Gould (until 29 April 20251 Names and addresses of advisers Bank HSBC UK PLC, 49 Market Street, Lichfield WS13 6LA LLoyds Bank PLC, 120 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6JG Investment Managers (Deposit Account Only) CCLA PO 8ox 12892. Dunmow, Essex CM6 9DL Independent Examiner Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance Approved by the PCC on 28 january2026 8nd signed on its behalf by.. Mr. MarkE ay Chairl Mr Nicholas Kilford IPCC Treasurer)
Independent Examlner's r6POrt to the trustéeslmambers ofAlrewas Registered charity number". 1132083 I report on the accounts forthe year ended 31st December2025 which are set out on the following pages. 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 Ithe Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts undersection 145 ofthe Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission (under section 14515)Ib} of the Charities Act, and to state whether particularmatters have come to myattention. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission. An examination includes a review ofthe accoLrnting records kept bythe 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. te In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to myattention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 ofthe Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records AA 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. Signed: Jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary's Hou8e. the Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD io
All Saints Alrewas PCC Receipts and Payments Account Unrestrictèd Designated Restrlcted Endowment funds funds funds fund$ Total funds Prioryg8r total funds Recelpts Donations and legacies Income from charitable 8ctlvltSes Othertr8ding activitie Investments Other income Total Re¢elpts £43.437 E9,051 210,853 £7.438 £21,384 0 £72.259 È9.051 0 £10.853 £2.421 É2.289 0 £96.873 £170.888 E133,234 £14,189 £19,357 £4,108 £414 £2.007 È2,289 £25,679 £63,341 £7.852 PaymontS Raisingfunds Expenditure on charitable aetivftles Other eKpendiiure Tot8L Payments £2.714 E68,501 £413 £71.628 E2,714 £4.124 0 £109.552 £181.572 £816 £376 O £113,082 £186.072 É20.385 £20,686 £403 £21.088 £20,365 Excess of receipts over p8yments before tr8nsf8T Transfers: Gross translers tjetween funds- in Gross transfers between funds- out Excess of receipts over p8yments betore other ggins Net movement infunds Recon¢iiiJtlon of fund5 1£8.2871 1£12,5141 £4,591 0 1£16.2091 1£15,1841 E5,655 £150 £5,805 E15.715 1É5.8051 1£15,7151 0 1£16,2091 1£15,1841 0 1£16,2091 1£15,1841 1£5,8051 1£18,3181 1£18,3181 1£2,6321 1£2,6321 £4.741 £4.741 Excess of recelpis over payments at beÉlnnlngof theyear Exce$$ of recelpts over payments forthe y8ar É13.353 £1B.318 £A3,526 0 £75,19B E90.3B2 £10,722 £48.267 0 £58,989 275,198 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Class and nomlnal code General Deslgnated Re$tricted Endowment Total Last ytrar Currenl Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand 6501.. HSBC current account 6505- Lloyds Current account 6510: CCLA IC8FI deposit account 6515.. Interior Decoratingschema Total £6.865 £3.857 £6,865 0 £13,208 0 É37.480 0 £1.208 0 £5B.761 £3,748 £15.184 £55.D59 £1.208 £75.198 £9,352 £37,480 £1.208 £48,039 £10,722 Llablllty- AgenGyA¢¢ounis 6699.. Agency collections (£2281 122281 0 (£2281 (£2281 Toial Net totBI assets £10.722 E48,267 0 È58,989 £75.198 Repre$ented by General IUnr8Strictedl Design8ted- Fabric B De$ignat8d- FB Restri¢ted- BellTower Resiri¢ted- Deh'b Fund Restricted- Fabric A Restricted- FBN Restricted- IDS Restricted- Roof Fund E10.722 0 £10.722 £13.353 £17,186 £1,133 £1,453 £279 È40,093 £1,821 £279 £42.260 £490 £1,208 £2,210 £48.267 0 £1.821 £279 0 £42,260 £490 Q1,208 £2.210 0 £58.989 £1,208 £494 £75.198 Total £10,722
Statement otAssets and Llabilitles Class and nomlnal code General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Last ye$r CurrentA558t- Cash At BankAnd In Hand 6501.. HSBC current account 6505.. Lloyds Current account 6510= CCLA ICBFI depositaccount 6515.. Interior Decorating Scheme £6,865 £3.857 £6.865 £13.208 O E37.480 £1,208 £58.761 £3.748 £15.184 E55,059 £1,208 £75,198 £9.352 £37.480 £1.208 £48,039 Total £10,722 Llabllity-AgencyAc¢ounts 8699- Agency collections 1£2281 1É2281 (£2281 (£2281 Total Nettotalassgt$ £10.722 £48,267 £58.989 £75.198 R8pro$8nt*d by Gen8ral Iunrestrictedl De8igriated- Fabric Design8red- FB Restricted- BellTower Restricied- Defib Fund Restricred- Fabrlc A R8siricted- FBN Resiricted- IDS RestricterJ- Roof Fund £10.722 £10.722 £13.353 £17.186 £t.133 £1.453 £279 £40,093 £1,821 £279 £42,260 £490 £1,208 2,210 248,267 £1,821 E279 £d2.260 £490 £1,208 £2,210 E58,9B9 £1,208 £494 £75,198 Total £10,722 Fund movement summary Fund Opèning In¢omlng Outgolng Transfers Gains/Loss¢s Journals Closing BellTower Restricted £1,453 £1,453 £368 £368 £1.821 £1,821 Sub-totals Delib Fund Restrlcted E279 £279 £279 £279 Sub-iotals FabrlcA Restricted £40,093 £40.093 £5,359 £5.359 £3,192 £3,192 £42,260 £42,260 Sub-tota15 F8brlc B D8signat8d £17.186 £17.186 £6,026 £6,028 £17.5S9 £17.559 1£5.6551 IE5,6551 Sub-tOtsl$ Foodbank Designated £1,133 £1,133 É1.824 £1.824 £2,807 £2.807 1£1 $01 (£1501 Sub-totals Foodbank Nèw Restilcied £3.7e4 £3,764 £3.424 £3,424 £150 £150 £490 Sub-total8 Interior DeGoratingScheme Re[Scted E1,208 e1.208 £1,208 £1,208 Sub-total¥ Roof Fund Restricted E494 £494 £16.189 £16,189 £14,473 £14.473 £2,210 £2.210 Sub.total$ 12
G8n8ral Unrastricted £13,353 £13,353 È63,341 263.341 £71.628 £71.628 £5,655 £5.655 £10,722 £10,722 Sub-totals Totals £75.198 £96.873 E113.082 É58.989 Analysls of income and expenditure Total Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Restrleted Endowment This year L83t ear RECEIPTS Donatlons and legacies 0101 Gift Aid- Benk 0110- Gift Aid- Envelopes 0120- FASA 0121 - FASA- Non Gift Aid 0125- SOAS Oonations Gift AILI 0126- SOAS Oonations Non GiftA(J 0127- PAYAZ Don&tionsTerminal GiftAid 0201 - Other planned givlng 0202-JLJSt Giving Receipis 0203_Text Gimng 0301 - Loose plate collectlons 0302. C8rd Donations- GASDS Eligibl 0303- PAYA2 Donations Terrninal GASDS 0304- SouperWedne5day Donaiions 0501 - One-off GiftAid gifts 0502- R8isethe Roof GIftAid Donation 0550- Donations appeals etc 0552- RaiseThe Roof Donarions- Non Giftmd 0601 -T8x recoverable on GiftAi 0701 - Leg8cies 0802- Vee£ncySupport Grants 08A1 Non-iecurrlng one-off grants 0901 - Other Income Donation$ and Lega¢le$ Totals É20,210 £3,042 £20,210 £4,781 £1.807 É385 £2.010 £140 £1 £4.799 É150 £5 £3.703 £216 £343 £155 £381 £20.710 £6,818 22.227 £520 £580 £1.159 £1.807 £385 E2,010 £140 £1 È4.299 £150 £5 E3.485 £76 £343 £155 £356 £500 £3.704 24,0 £28 £7.068 £200 E53 £30 £165 £110 £25 £1,605 £9,455 £2,413 £30,049 £13,538 £21,000 £1.233 £300 £144 £1,677 £7.083 £361 £759 28,202 £575 £25 £250 £43.437 £575 È22,469 £250 £5,614 £16.830 É8,268 £7.438 £21.384 £72,259 £133,234 Incomefrom charitable a¢tlvltle$ 1101 - Fees forweddings and funerals 1110- other chsrges atWecldin8s and Funerals In¢oma from ch8rltabl¢ a¢tlvllies Totals £8,861 £390 £9,051 E8.661 E390 £9,051 E13.329 £860 £14.189 OthgrtradlngactlvSt10$ 0910- Fund Raisrng Events 0911 R8isethe Roof Events Income Other tr8dingactivities Totals £10,853 £10.853 £16,564 £2.794 219,357 £10.8S3 £10,853 InstMentS 1020. Bank and building soclety inter8St Investment$ Ttsials £414 £414 £2.007 £2.007 É2,421 £2,421 È4,108 24,108 Other Income 0920- Chèrity Concert E2.289 £2,289 £25,679 £2.289 £2.289 £96.873 £170.888 Other inctsme Toials R8celpts Grand toio19 £63.341 £7.852 13
PAYMENTS Ralsingfunds 1730- Events Expenses 1750- Payaz Donation Terrninal Costs E2.181 £533 £2.714 £2.181 £533 £2.714 È4.124 Rai5in¢funds Totals £4,124 Expenditure on charitable octivities 1802- Community Pantry 1850- Home mission 1870- Secular chsrities 1910- Ministry Common Fund etc 2101 - Working expenses of incumbent 2150- Vicaf s telephone & broadband 2201 Parish training and mi88lOll 2301 - Church running- insurance 2320- Organ I piano tuning 2330- Church maintenan¢8 2331 Cleaning 2340- Upkeep of services 2350- Upkeep of churchyard 2360-A¢mini$tration 2375- Vacancy Costs 2401 Church running- eleciric 2410- Church runninE- gas 2420- Church runnin8- water 26D1 - Governance costs examination/auditfee 2701 Church major repaiis- structure 2710- Church major repairs- installatSon Expenditure on charitab18 8Ctivities Totals £24 £77 £77 £5,828 É45,157 £2,807 £3.021 0 £13.415 É56,431 £574 £342 £390 4.224 E360 £1.977 £2,496 £2.121 £1.020 £3.361 £45.157 £351 £3,989 £374 E2,102 £2.704 £1.182 £450 É6,29) È976 £1.335 £3.385 £130 £351 £4,361 £374 £2,102 £2,704 £1,182 £450 É6,290 £976 £1,335 £3.385 £130 £372 0 È1,116 £2.504 131 £140 £89.006 £1.939 2181,572 £17,559 £14,101 0 £3.192 0 £20,686 0 £31,660 £3,192 £109.552 £68,501 £20.365 Otherexpenditure 1740- Charity Concert Expenses 1880- Other Glfts 2361- 8ank Charges 2362- RIR Online Payment Charges 2363- SOAS Expenses 2364- PAYAZTerminal Payment Chgrg6S Other 8xpendltureTotals Paym8nts Gr8nd tot815 £378 0 £378 £214 £152 £214 £128 £100 £184 £92 £24 0 £66 É5 £413 E71,628 £66 £5 £816 £113.082 £403 0 £21,088 0 £376 £186.072 £20,365 Analysis of Transfers between Funds 2025 £5.655 transferred from Fabric Fund 'B' IDesignated Fund} to the General Fund. Decision w8S taken to remove the designation given the pressure on the General Fund and rapid reduction in reseNes. and also recognising the balances held in the Fabric Fund 'A' (Restricted Fund). £150 transferred from the Foodbank Fund (Designated Fund) to the Food Bank Fund New (Restricted Fund). This represented the balance ofthe fund and the transferwas made following the recognition that the basis on which f unds are given I raised. restricts their use to the PCC'S ongoing support of Lichfield Foodbank. 14
Notes to the Financlal Statements Total Common Fund voluntary payments of £45,157 are 24,114 less than the payment requested by the Diocese. The increased financial pressures experienced during the year, and the rate of diminution in reserves, led to a decision to reduce payments from £4,228 to £2,000 monthly, with effect from 1 November 2025. This decision was necessary to ensure thatthe PCC will be able to meet all of its external and non-voluntary financial obligations in 2026. Unlike a number of more progressive Dioceses, who ask parishes forsupport based upon their ability to pay, the Diocese of Lichfield continues to follow a policy of asking all parishes to contribute at the same level, irrespective of their individual financial position. Lichfield Diocese further compounds the Challenge which arises from this approach, by asking parishes whose socio-economic data deems them to be more prosperous, to make 8n additional contribution to support parishes where data portrays their community as more deprived. This approach known as'mutual Support. is applied with no consideration of an individual PCC'S, actual f in8ncial position. The PCC considers it likelythat its voluntary payments will remain below the level requested throughout 2026. Fund Description Fabric Fund'A' (Restricted) Fund expenditure restricted to maintaining the fabric of the church building and the Churchyard. Fabrlc Fund 'B' {Designated} New f und established in 2020 designated to maintaining the fabric of the church building and the churchyard. Nave Roof Appeal Fund (Restricted- Fund created 20231 The Nave roof needs to be replaced to prevent serious le8ks from developing. An appealwas launched in August 2023 to raise a portion of the total coasts which currently 8re anticipated to be approximately £105,000. Interior Decorating Scheme (Restricted) Savings scheme operated by Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance towards meeting internal redecoration costs of the vicar8ge. BellTower Fund (Restricted} Fund expenditure restricted to maintaining bells 8nd associated expenditure related to the bell tower. Defibrillator Malntenance Fund (Restricted- Fund created 2024) During the yearthe PCC was asked to take custody of one of several defibrillator machines in the Village. Funds were given to the PCC towards the maintenance costs ofthe equipment. 15
Foodbank Fund New (Restricted)- Fund created 2025 The PCC supports Lichfield Foodbankvia monies collected throughout the year. during the haNestfestival season, and holding special events. The monles raised are used to purchase food to augment the donations received in the Church's collection point. During 2025. it was recognised that these funds were restricted in their use, and a new fund was created to reflect this. Charitable Donations Fund {Designated- Fund created 2023) The PCC aims to set aside a portion of its 8nnu81 income received into the General Fund to support local and international charities. In 2024 insufficient surplus funds were avai18ble to facilitate this. Foodbank Fund {Designated- (Fund closed 30June 2025} See Foodbank Fund New above. 16