christ church little hea Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31 December 2024 Incumbent The Rev'd Mark Maloney Independent Examiner Chris Jones 80 Eton Avenue East Barnet Herts EN4 8TY
Administrative Information Christ Church Little Heath is situated on the Great North Road at the Northern End of Potters Bar. The Parish is part of the Deanery of Barnet and the Diocese of St. Albans. The correspondence address is Christ Church Little Heath, Great North Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1 JN. The web address is cclh.org.uk The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Christ Church Little Heath (CCLH) is led by the Vicar, Rev'd Mark Maloney. Under his leadership the PCC continues its work of promoting the mission and ministry in the Parish of Little Heath. The aim of CCLH is to glorify God by building eaGh other up and making Jesus known in our community. This whole church vision was defined by the PCC in the Mission Action Plan (MAP). Through it we encourage everyone to be involved in some aspect of the church's life and ministry. The staff team are vital as they support, equip and enable every member ministry in the church, as well as providing for the pastoral and spiritual care of all who request help. The primary object of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrine and practices of the Church of England. Furthermore, the PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent, Revd Mark Maloney, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. The PCC has been concerned over the year with the merger of the parish hall to the PCC, church heating and the parish hall roof. PCC has continued to review the long-term implications of the pandemic in relation to the arrangements for communion and the shaking of hands during the peace. We are thankful to still be able to employ a Children's Outreach Worker who has also taken on the Administrator role and a Finance Administrator one day a week. There are three types of members of the PCC: ex officio who are automatically members by virtue of their positions elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules co-opted, those whose appointments are approved by the full PCC During the year the following served as members of the PCC: Ex officio members: Incumbent Associate Minister Reader Church Wardens Rev'd Mark Maloney Rev'd Fiona Maloney Louis Spring Sheila Blake Louis Spring Lay Representatives of the Deanery Synod Hazel Burgess Nick Alexander Elected Members: Wendie Bowden Nick Buckland Marion Conway
Cath Hawes Charles Hopping Sarah Marquis David Vallance Laura Vivian Pat Wikner Secretary to the PCC Cath Hawes Chairs of PCC sub-committees: Standing Committee - Rev'd Mark Maloney Fabric & Finance - Rev'd Mark Maloney Mission Hub- Vacant Church Family Events- Sheila Blake Youth and children - Vacant Details of their meetings were reported at PCC meetings where any motions or recommendations were discussed and agreed. Electoral Roll In 2024 there were 79 members on our electoral roll. We have submitted a complete revision of our electoral roll this year and lost seven members for various reasons but gained fifteen new members which increases our electoral roll to 86. We are delighted to welcome.. Donna Beamish, Carol Colman, Rosemary Fenn, Vivienne Hodgeson, Vivian Konanah, Wayne Livermore, Esther Mensah Wilsey, Elyvia Ojji, Vivian Okolie, Michael Pavey, Jennifer Rabson, Charlotte Roberts, Mary Sturgeon, Dianne Platford and John Wisdom. Administrative Information required under SORP 2005 The Bankers to Christ Church are Barclays Bank PLC and CCLA Investment Management Ltd. The Parochial Church Council may be contacted via the Church Office, Christ Church, Great North Road, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 1JN Structure, governance and management The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is registered as Charity 1133045 with the Charity Commission. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. At the beginning of each new PCC an introduction to the workings of the PCC is given to each member. Following members are given annually an electronic or paper copy of the 'Health and Safety, and 'Child Protection Procedures,. Members are encouraged to go on training courses such as those arranged by the Diocese and Deanery and report back to the PCC. PCC has a Standing Committee which has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC.
The major risks to which the PCC is exposed as identified by PCC members, have been reviewed and systems or procedures where appropriate have been established to manage those risks. Review of the year on behalf of the PCC The PCC met five times in 2024, and the Standing Committee met before each PCC meeting to set the agendas, which were published seven days ahead of meetings. The Children's Outreach Worker, Cath Hawes, continued her work with our children and local schools. She has organised Fun and Messy Church Days, as well as leading Sunday School and Little Feet. Cath has worked ecumenically as part of Churches Together, leading a group at the annual Holiday Club held at Pope Paul school in the summer. She has produced a report on her work for the APCM. streaming of Sunday services continued for those unable to attend in person. PCC was again grateful to receive legacies over the year (detailed in the accounts) which will enable continued investment in our buildings and ministry, Reports were received from the sub-committees and policy reviews were undertaken such as Safeguarding and Health & Safety. Public Benefit The church continues to be a place where people come at key moments of their life, and our pastoral care and bereavement ministry continue to be highly valued in the community. The buildings continue to serve the local community through pastoral and practical care providing a meeting point for friendship and the community. This commitment to the community is seen by provision such as our weekly Loaves and Fishes Café, Little Feet for carers and toddlers, and events we run for families and children. Loaves and Fishes is working in partner with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice as a Compassionate Cafe On behalf of the PCC Cath Hawes PCC Secretary
Review of financial activities and affairs The Church has three types of fund: The General Fund deals with the church's day to day income and expenditure. Most of its income comes from regular giving by church rnembers. Designated Funds are funds identified for use for specific purposes by the PCC which are often used to support particular projects and a significant part of their income comes from specific gifts and legacies. Other Restricted Funds consist of sums given for a particular purpose and reserved for that purpose only. The greatest part of the Church's income and expenditure is dealt with by the General Fund although the majority of reserves are held in Designated Funds. 2024 has been 8 very difficult year in terms of finance. Our reduced membership over the past few years has resulted in a reduced overall income despite the fact that giving per member has increased. Although we have taken steps to control and reduce our general expenditure as far as possible the level of Parish Share paid to the Diocese has not reduced in line with our membership. This is a figure over which we have no control. The result has been a deficit on General Fund in excess of £30,000. At the same time we have been given the opportunity to form a much closer relationship with the Parish Hall which has led to the PCC becoming the sole trustee of that Charity. As a result we have had the opportunity to use some of our designated funds to assist the hall in renovating the Hall roof and the cottage which they own. The cottage has been let our to provide income which will benefit our income going forward. Princi al Fi ures for the General Fund: 2024 98,559 18,011 17,608 116,167 2023 121,511 25,777 20,550 142,061 11,362 130,699 139,399 General Fund Volunta Of which Gift Aid Other income Total Income Transfer to Alms Income net of Alms transfer General Fund Ex enditure Of which Parish Share. Net Sur lusl Income 107,246 137,857 87,654 30,612 89,334 8,700 Deficit 'The parish share is the contribution made by the parish towards the running of the diocese., by far the largest part of which is the cost of clergy. In return, the diocese (sometimes with support from the national church) covers all this church's clergy costs including stipend, accommodation, national insurance, pension and training. Detailed figures for both income and expenditure are given on pages 6,10 & 11 of this report.
In order to control costs, following the resignation of our Office administrator the role of our Children's Outreach Worker has been modified to include the work of Office administrator.at the same time as supporting our own young people and reaching out to children in the local community. A wide range of Christian organisations received donations from Christ Church via alms giving or special collections. Details of these grants are given later in this report. Christ Church pledges to alms,10 % of the unrestricted regular Voluntary Income. The Mission Hub (formerly the Alms Committee) have responsibility for determining the way in which these funds are distributed. In Addition, we raised £602.60 (2023 £502.28) in support of The Children's Society from the Christingle Service and candle collections. We have changed the way in which we account for the Loaves and Fishes Café to bring them within the Church's restricted funds. donations are listed are detailed in note 12 to this report. A fuller explanation of all the Funds referred to in the accounts is provided in note 14 half of the pcc Mr. Charles Hoppin surer)
Christ Church Little Heath Financial Statements Year end December 2024 Statement of Financial Activities Unrestrlcted Funds (Generall Restricted Funds Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Note Projects INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Activities for generating funds Investment Income Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities Other Extraordinary IncomelAdju51menls TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 21al 21b} 21dl 21cl 89.638 1,416 11,375 4,817 7,451 19,343 116,431 1,416 28,722 12,400 185,822 2,398 12,908 7,053 15,363 1,984 7,583 107,246 22.814 28.910 158,969 208,182 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating voluntary income charitab a¢livilies 31a),Ibl,l¢l Idl 137,857 14,648 33,884 186.389 239.609 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 137.857 14.648 33,884 186.389 239,609 NET INCOMING I IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES 130,612) 8,166 {4,9741 127,420} 131,4281 Gains I Ilossesl on investments Iunrealisedl Transfers between Funds 2,086 14Q.6281 2,066 7,824 30,898 9,730 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 286 130,3961 4.756 125.3541 123,604) Balances brought forward al 1 Jan 2024 348 365,671 37,492 403,511 427,116 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 Dec 2024 635 335,275 42,248 378.158 403,511 ASSETS HELD AS: Current assets Cash and short term deposits C8F deposrt accounts Ac¢ryals & prepayments Inv¢slmenls - CBF units al cost Investments . unrealised gains on C8F units Loan lo Parish Hall for maintenance and Improvements 15,6871 17,786 81,441 17,248 25,000 29,347 106,441 6,322 36,066 56,259 143,724 61,251 253,148 11,1471 36.066 54,193 6,322 36,066 56.259 143,724 TOTAL ASSETS 635 335,275 42,248 378,158 403.511 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on April 2025 and signed on its behalf Rev Mark Maloney Chairman Mr Charles H Treasurer
Christ Church Little Heath Balance sheet at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Investments 92,325 90,259 92,325 90,259 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Short Term Deposits Cash al Bank and in hand Loan to Parish Hall 13,455 106,441 29,347 143,724 6,654 253,148 61.251 292,966 321,054 CURRENT LIABILITIES Amounts falling due within one year {7,133 (7,800) NET CURRENT ASSETS 285,833 313,254 Creditors falling due after one year TOTAL NET ASSETS PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Designated Restricted 635 335,275 42,248 348 365,671 37,492 378,158 403,512 Re Mark M Chairman ney Mr Charles Hopping Treasurer
Notes to the Accounts 1 Accounting Policies Basis of preparation The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulations 'true and fair view, provisions with FRS102 as the applicable standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP (FRS 102) The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value as at 31 December. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. The financial statements comprise: Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet Notes to the accounts. Funds The General Fund represents the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any special restrictions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the PCC (i.e. the day to day running of the Church). The assets of the Designated Fund are largely derived from legacies and donations including regular giving. The funds have been designated by the PCC for use in fabric and outreach projects and to support "ministry and mission initiatives" within the parish. Restricted Fund includes Alms giving, special collections and specific donations, all of which are generally paid to the appropriate recipients within the year. The Margeuerite Bowen is now included with these funds. As the name implies funds held as 'Restricted Funds" are held for the purposes stated and can only be used for those purposes. The amounts standing to these Restricted Funds are detailed in Note 4. On occasions the church raises money for other charitable organisations. Although these fund pass through our bank account they are not intended for the church and are excluded from these figures. Typical examples are the Bishop's Harvest appeal and the Children's Society Christingle collection.
Incoming resources Voluntary income Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC Planned giving is recognised only when reiVed Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the right to recover the tax arises under Inland Revenue rules. Income, gains and losses on investments Dividends and interest are accounted for when received Gains and losses on investments are accounted for on revaluation at the end of each year Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third paty, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Assets Tangible Assets Consecrated and beneficed propety is excluded from the accounts by s10 (2) (a & c) of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on moveable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings and moveable church fittings is written off upon purchase. Individual items with a purchase price of £2,500 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. All other fixtures, fittings and office equipment used within the church premises and office have been written off. Investments Investments are valued at market value as at 31 December. The change in value over the last year is shown within the accounts.
Christ Church Little Heath Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 December 2024 Detsils of Incomlng Resources (Certain Recelpts are excluded by vlrtue of The Church Accounting Regulations) Unrestricted Funds (Generall Projects Fund (Designated) Restrictèd Fund5 Totals 2024 2023 Incoming resourcgs 21al Voluntary Incomg Planned giving- gift aid Planned giving tax reclairn due Planned giving . non gift aid Unplanned giving ¢o118¢tions Unplannèd giving donations Legacitss received I gifts in rnemoriam Projects fund support for CHOW General fund giving transferred to Alms General fund balan transferred 10 Loaves & Fishe5 71,199 18,011 9,348 4,2SS 483 1,500 409 2.775 1,000 75,454 18,494 10,848 409 2,775 8,451 9S,014 28,270 8,882 3,456 50,200 7,451 18,9211 8,921 89,638 7,4S1 19,343 116,431 185,822 Zlbl A¢tlvltl•g for g•n•ratlng funds Fund raising & other events PCC lees (weddings, luneral$l 1,416 1,418 2,396 1,416 1.418 2.398 21cl In¢omin9 Resources from Charltabl8 Actlvltl•$ Church Activities (Open Houselkids dubs etcl Grants Received 4.817 7,583 12.400 7,053 4,817 7,583 12,400 7,053 21dl Incorna from Investm•nts Interest Divi(J&nds on investments Bungalow Rent 4,485 6,890 1.984 6,469 fj,890 15,363 28,722 10,441 2,467 1S.363 15.363 0 11,375 1,984 12.908 Zlèl Qth•r èxtraordlnary lrtcom8 Total Sncomlng rosources 107,246 22,814 28,910 158.969 208,182 10
Christ Church Little Heath Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Details of Resources Expended General Projects Fund Other Restricted Totsls Fund Funds 2024 2023 31al Charltable Actlvitles PaTl$h Sha 87.654 87,654 89,334 ch¥h Offlce & Admlnlstratian Office Costs Salary of Church Secretary 6,497 17,470 23.968 6,497 17,47¢ 23,968 10.717 9,748 20,465 Vlcarfs & Curate's expgn8es and other worklng costs Car expenses Other expènses Telephone & Internel Prfnllng I stationery et 260 187 520 260 1,417 620 1,250 727 687 947 1,2SO 2.197 1,458 chh runnlng expenseg Gas Electricity Cleanl Insurance Olh•r 4.720 4,019 2,780 880 4,720 4.019 2,780 880 1,815 2,028 8,920 1,711 59 14,533 12.399 12,399 church malntènancè Organ maintenance Care of church groun¢S$ Church f¢Jmllurelequlprn•nVfabrielbuildino [k¥ 729 2,460 3,189 729 49 S9,356 59.40S 14,648 14,648 17,837 Upkeep of servlces Altar requisitès Cost of Music I literature Oth¢r Service Costs 74 921 789 1,784 74 921 97 950 958 968 2.742 2,818 Grants Mad• (Alrns lund Notè 3ldll ond spe¢lal projects) 10,106 10,106 11,420 Parochlal F••s 1,394 1,394 Support cost$ Parish training and mi$8i¢n & edution(lnc ljooksl Childrens & Youth Work Education & Visiting Speaker¥ Curate HouselHou5e for Duly open Hous6 EnIS Coffee o)sls Other events P3sloral Care Intern Childrens Oulreaeh workar Loaves Anoj Fishe3 I paymenlsand ¢Jonalions lo oulsi(Je chariliesl 60 60 1.001 2,751 244 1,001 1,168 958 1,168 958 250 1,264 1,219 346 2SO 18.135 16,13S 27,070 5,125 24,657 1,610 34.50S 3.127 21,S70 Parish Hall Con¢rlbutlon 3,396 3,396 3.396 Total re Charltable Actlvllles 137,857 14,648 33,884 186,389 237.778 31bl Fund ralslng & Publlclty- Co$ls & Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Generatlng Voluntary Incomo Olher Resources Expended 31cl Flnance and Governance costs Bank Charge5 & Interest Independent Examlnefs fee 31 1.8QD 1,831 Total resources expende 137,857 14,648 33,884 186,389 239.609
Christ Church Little Heath Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Details of Grants Made {Certain Payments are excluded by virtue of The Church Accounting Regulations) Restrlcted Funds RestrTrcted Funds Specific Grants Totsls 2024 2023 Alrn$ 31dl Resouices Expendèd Grants Mission and charitable givlng- church overseas Church of the Good Shepherd, Pem The Bible Swety S8t7 International China Concèrn Cfosslinks Women's ministry in Bulowdyo, Zimbabwè Church in Burundi River of Life. Uganda Church Missionary Society 800 66 68 800 2,100 800 800 66 800 400 400 800 2,100 800 2.100 66 800 2,100 800 3,110 2,100 9,842 3,110 2.100 9,842 2,100 9,500 Rellef and d•volopm8nt agencles Horne misslons and othgr ehurch $o¢letle$ and organlsatlons The Children's Socibly S¢riplure Union IP8HCI A Rocha CPAS 66 66 66 66 264 400 400 400 400 1,600 66 68 66 264 Totsl grants 10,106 10,106 11,100 12
4 Restricted funds The balances of Restricted Funds held as at the 31 December 2024 were as follows.. Balance at 31.12.2023 -£401 £207 £1,700 £3,886 General income £6,397 Balance at 31.12.2024 £0 £207 £1,640 £3,886 Fund Childrens Outreach worker Children and Youth work Youth Sponsorshi Education of Priest in char e and famil Residential property maintenance Wotrtn's Fellowshi Flower Commillee Polters Bar Disabilit Access Holida al HonE Senior events Marguerile Bowen Fabric Fund Capital Marguerile Bowen Fabric Fund Income ecial Pro eds Ukraine Fund Other Reslricled and Ad Ho Ajms Fund Loaves and Fishes Loaves and Fishes e Grand Total Ad"ustments £10,139 Ex enditure £16,135 £60 £1.250 £500 £265 £1,250 £250 £958 £385 -£235 £1,125 £542 £23,377 £899 £4,206 £1,583 £635 -£73 £1,125 £542 £23,377 £2,883 £4,206 £1.583 £1.000 £43 £856 £1,984 £1.000 £9,931 £5,753 £1,830 28,910 £218 £10.106 £4.489 £637 33,884 -£1,265 enses £1.193 42,248 37,492 9,730 The purpose of each fund is set out below: Fund Children's Outreach worker Children and Youth work Youth Sponsorship Purpose To support the employment of a Children's outreach worker To support work with children and young people To sponsor young people from the Church to undertake approved ro ects Donations which are given to allow PIC and family to attend courseslworkshops and Christian based family holiday or events. Education of Priest in Charge and families Residential propety maintenance Women's Fellowship Flower Committee Potters Bar Disability Access Marguerite Bowen Fabric Fund Ca ital Marguerite Bowen Fabric Fund Income Special Projects Formerly vicarage re-decoration Funds held on behalf of the women's fellowship Funds held on behalf of the flower committee Funds held for transfer to PBDA Capital Fund set up for maintenance and improvement of premises Net income accruing to above fund A fund that has been in place for some years and is designed to be used for one off ro ects within the church. To support those affected by the war in Ukraine To receive a one tenth share of regular giving to the church and to distribute to deservin causes Ukraine Fund Alms Fund 13
Allocation of Alms Alms are distributed in accordance with the policy of the PCC. A list of organisations supported, as well as other organisations supported by donations from other funds, is included in these accounts in note 3(d) and information on their activities is reported from time to time. The list of organisations supported is reviewed by the Mission Hub The 2024 Alms payment as recorded in note 3(d) was £10,106 (2023 £11,250) Staff Costs During the year the PCC employed a joint Church Administrator,1 Children's Outreach Worker, a finance administrator and a Church Cleaner. Total costs were £36,385 (2023 £45,739) Fixed Assets used by the PCC Inventory assets vested in the churchwardens on special trust: Computers & sundry IT equipment Projector for use in church Audio Visual System Risk Management The F&F committee together with the PCC continue to actively review the risks to which it is exposed and address issues raised. Payments to PCC members Expenses payments to Clergy are shown within the accounts. The Children's Outreach Worker, served on the PCC during the year. Details of overall payments for employment are shown in note 7 of this report. During the year payments have been made to Toye computers limited, a company in which a member of the PCC has an interest. The trustees have reviewed thee payments and consider them a reasonable reimbursement of expenses incurred. 10 Little Heath Parish Hall The Little Heath Parish Hall is a separately constituted charity and accounts are currently independently reported to the Charity Commission. During the year, by invitation of the existing trustees, the PCC has become the sole trustee of the Parish Hall charity with the object of linking the charities. This process is currently in the process of being finalised. A payment of £3,396 (2023 £3,396) was made by the Church in respect of Church use of the Parish Hall during the year 14
The church has also made funds totalling £143,724 available to the hall for maintenance and improvements and received £15.363 arising from the Letting of the cottage associated with the hall. 11 Loaves & Fishes Café The Loaves and Fishes Café has raised the sum of £5,753.49 (2023 £5022) and is part of the Christ Church family outreach. Charities and other causes supported were.. Month Charity Donation January February March The Flower Committee Noah's Ask Hospice Mercy Ships Hearing Dogs for the Deaf The Children's Worker £855.59 £362.45 £428.00 April £379.75 May June £409.18 Herts Musical Memories £405.32 July August September Medicin Sans Frontieres £578.91 Blood Bikers Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Hatfield Foodbank £384.36 £533.21 October November December Total £591.52 Help for Heroes The Children's Society £415.20 £410.00 £5,753.49 12 Children's Society For 2024 the collections from the Christingle collection are donated to the Children's Society and do not form part of financial accounts but are recorded here for information purposes. The 2024 collections amounted to £603 (2023 £502) 13 Reserves It is the policy of the PCC to maintain where possible sufficient reserves in the General Fund to cover three months of normal expenditure. At the year end the balance on General Fund was below this figure and the PCC has therefore agreed that monies held in Designated Funds may be made available to support General Fund expenditure should this prove necessary 15
14 Background to the Various Accounts Held by the PCC. Money held and controlled by the PCC is divided, in line with the principles of charity accounting, into various funds. To allow anyone reading this report to understand these a little more fully, some explanation is provided below.. General Fund. Our everyday incomelexpenditure account principally funded by the Christ Church Fund. This is a non-restricted fund. The Projects (Designated) Fund. Monies held by the PCC and designated principally for use in fabric and outreach projects and to support "ministry and mission initiatives. within the parish. This is a non-restricted fund. At the beginning of the year the fund included amounts earmarked for: major maintenance., routine maintenance and improvement- fabric,. routine maintenance and improvement - interior fittings and equipment. contingency fund. During the ear the PCC specifically reviewed this allocation and revised amounts involved. The general headings remain unchanged Various Restricted Funds. Under charity law such funds can only be used for the specific purpose of the donation. The purposes of each restricted fund are set out in note 4 of this report 16
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Christ Church, Little Heath I report to the twstees on my examination of the accounts of Christ Church, Little Heath ("the Church") for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity trustees of the Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinats'on I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's 8tatsment I have completed my examination. In carying out my examination, I reviewed the Church's restricted funds. You provided me wlth the information I required except that, in relation to 8 number of longstanding restricted funds. you informed me that the original purposes for which they were establlshed could not be determined with certainty, as supporting records were no longer 8vailable. The accounts show that no payments were made from these funds In 2024. You, the trustees. have also infomied me that you are resolved to pursue the appropriate legal and regulatory processes to enable these funds to be applled to other suitable charltable purposes at the earllest opportunity. Apart from this concem, I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examinatlon giving me c8use to believe that in any material respect., 1 accountlng records were not kept In respect of the Church as requlred by sectlon 130 of the Act. or 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requlrements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out In the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulatlons 2008 other than any requlrement that the accounts glve a 'true and fair VIe which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examination. I have no other concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In thls report in order to enable 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Chris Jones 80 Eton Avenue, East Bamet, Herts. 7 May 2025