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
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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
In￿stMentS
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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