2024
The Parish Church of the Ascension, Hall Green CHARITY NUMBER 1133810
Annual Report
Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council of the Ascension, Hall Green
Aim and Purposes
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) along with the vicar, Revd. Canon Nejib Boumenjel, share the responsibility of promoting the mission of the church: pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical in the parish of The Ascension, Hall Green.
Objectives
Our site brings people together for Christian worship, education and fellowship as well as providing multiple opportunities for service to the wider community. Anyone is welcome to worship here and to become part of our parish community.
Our Vision :
At The Church of The Ascension, we seek to be a friendly and welcoming church with a passion for loving service to the local community where people of all ages can experience the love of God, grow in faith and receive the spiritual and pastoral support they need.
Our Mission Statement :
The Church of The Ascension exists to love God, love People and to make disciples of Jesus who will make a difference in our community and beyond.
When planning our activities, we have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable people to live out their faith as part of our Christian community through:
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Worship, prayer, and education in the gospel.
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Provision of community spaces.
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Mission and outreach work.
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Partnership initiatives with other local charities, hall users, fellow churches and others.
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Pastoral care for people living in the parish; and
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Stewardship of The Ascension’s physical, financial and human resources.
This Annual Report is the story of the period between our Annual Parish Meetings on 19[th] May 2024 and 18[th] May 2025.
Our People
We acknowledge those continuing to give their time and talents in God’s service. We would especially like to thank The Revd. Canon Nejib Boumenjel for his outstanding dedication to God’s service as he continues to lead worship, mission and outreach and to give pastoral care to all who need it.
We thank Pauline Price, our churchwarden, for her hard work over the past four years and Clive Jones, for his work, particularly in relation to the churchyard wall. We also acknowledge the vital contributions made by lay readers, our treasurer and PCC secretary, all those who coordinate and undertake aspects of our mission and outreach work and who perform important tasks ‘behind the scenes’. We would also like to thank Martine Whitmore, our Parish Administrator, for her contribution to the life of our church.
The number of persons on the 2024 Electoral Roll was 83, three more than last year: 14 are resident within the parish boundary – down from 17 last year, and 69 are non-resident – up from 63 last year.
The past year has sadly seen the passing of more long-standing members of our Church family including Pam Holt and Diane Mallett. Pam was joint founder of the playgroup, a committed member of the Mother's Union and, alongside her late husband Ted, a supporter of Theatre 28 and involved in Fundraising events. Diane was a founding member, alongside her late husband Neville, of the Bereavement Visiting group and organising committee of the Thanksgiving and Remembrance services,
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also supporting 279 Scouts, fundraising and a mainstay of the Coffee Shop. We would like to pay tribute to them both and to express our sympathy to their loved ones.
Worship and Prayer
Services are held at 8.30a.m. (second and fourth Sundays), 10am and 4pm on Sundays plus a mid-week service at 10.30am on Wednesdays. We also have occasional services at 6pm.
A service of Holy Communion continues to be held each Sunday afternoon at 4pm, in Arabic on the first three Sundays and English on the fourth and fifth Sundays of the month.
We would like to thank our Director of Music Clive Jones and our small, dedicated choir for their continued contribution to our worship.
Congregations at our services remain smaller than in 2019 although we continue to welcome some new worshippers. Our festival services at Christmas and Easter attract larger congregations.
We enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of their journey through life. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of life; in marriage public vows are exchanged with God's blessing, and through funeral services friends and family express their grief and give thanks for the life which is now complete, commending the person into God's keeping.
Services of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for those we love who have died are held twice yearly. These are well attended and are important as a public way to remember loved ones, as well as being an expression of pastoral care as we keep in contact with those who have lost loved ones.
On 30[th] June, we had a service to mark volunteering Sunday, giving thanks for the many volunteers whose work is essential in order for the church to pursue its mission.
The 10.00 a.m. service on 7[th] July marked the reunion of the Church of the Ascension Youth Club. Rev. Brian McQuillen, a former member of the Club, assisted Canon Nejib during the service.
On 14[th] July, we gave thanks for the work of The Church of the Ascension Pre-School Playgroup which was about to close its doors. Over 54 years, it welcomed countless children, including the children and grandchildren of many church members, and helped to set them on their way in life.
Sunday School operates at the 10am service on three Sundays a month (apart from August, Bank Holidays and major festivals). We now have 8 children between the ages of 2 and 10 attending our Sunday School. We give thanks for these children and for this opportunity to help them to grow in faith.
Messy Church continues to be an important ministry, guided by the values of being Christ-centred for all ages, creativity, hospitality, and celebration. There were 4 sessions in 2024 and 2 so far in 2025. We also had a session for volunteers on 1[st] February 2025, to renew the vision for Messy Church and encourage our volunteers. To enable us to continue to grow and develop Messy Church, we need more people to help with setting up, registration, craft activities, serving food and drink etc. If you would like to help or to find out more, please speak to Sarah Barnes, or to the Vicar.
There are fortnightly Monday prayer meetings where we share and pray for those things for which we would like to seek God’s guidance, as well as things for which we would like to give thanks. Bible Study also takes place on alternate Mondays. A Home Group is also held on Tuesday evenings in Arabic.
Pastoral Care
Some members of our parish are unable to attend church due to sickness or age. The Vicar and lay pastoral team endeavour to provide pastoral support to those who are sick or otherwise in need. Our continued thanks to the small, dedicated team involved in this vital ministry.
Safeguarding
We marked Safeguarding Sunday in November with a themed service demonstrating that safeguarding is both an integral part of our mission and everyone’s responsibility.
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The PCC has complied with its duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. In November 2024, the PCC reviewed its Safeguarding Policy; a copy of this can be found on our website http://www.ascensionhallgreen.uk/.
Churches Together in Hall Green (CTHG)
The Christian churches in Hall Green continues to work and pray together. CTHG meetings are held 4 times a year with the Ministers meeting in between each CTHG meeting.
CTHG arranged for David Allen to lead a bible study on the Gospel of St Luke on 16[th] October 2024 at St Peter’s Church.
On 27[th] October 2024, St Peter’s Church celebrated its 60[th] Anniversary with Bishop Michael presiding at a celebration and confirmation service.
As in past years, we participated in the CTHG Lent Course put together by Blair Kessler and Keith Dennis from Hall Green United Community Church based on materials from Roots (www.rootsontheweb.com).
Foodbank
The Church continues to operate a Foodbank out of the Church Hall on Friday afternoons, 52 weeks a year.
We are part of the Sparkhill Foodbank which consists of 4 satellites distribution points plus the main depot in Tyseley. During the last year the volunteers at The Ascension distributed approximately 18 tonnes of food to 1,362 clients who represented 1,920 adults and 1,150 children. This represents a slight increase in numbers from the previous year.
The closure of Waitrose has had a significant impact in the quantity of food donations and the loss of fresh food on a Thursday. As a result, our ‘bagging team’ was disbanded, and we said goodbye and thank you to Angie Sanford from St Peter’s Church, who had been with us since the pandemic
We continue to be grateful to the team of 20 or so volunteers who between them not only serve the clients but fetch and carry the stock from Tyseley.
Charitable Giving
We continue to collect for a number of charities whose aims align with ours, both through designated collections and a box at the back of church.
In May 2024 and May 2025, Clair Ellinor hosted a ‘big brekkie’ in aid of Christian Aid.
Heritage Open Day
On Saturday 14[th] September 2024, we held an open morning as part of national Heritage Open Days and Birmingham Heritage Week. Church was open for people to look around and find out about its history, and we also provided refreshments and a display about activities past and present. We had over 40 visitors, including a number with past connections to the Church.
Fellowship
The Ascension Coffee Shop continues to meet on Wednesdays between 10am and 2. pm. The aim is to provide a low-cost snack and friendship for members of our local community. Our volunteer team has reduced in size in recent times and new volunteers are always very welcome.
Monday Club
The Monday Club programme was a full one in 2024 with all our regular activities, visiting groups, and events. We had summer and Christmas lunches at the Robin Hood Toby Carvery, a Bring and Buy, a cream tea at the end of May, and ‘party time’ with Christmas cake and nibbles at the end of November.
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There were some excellent speakers, including our own Jon Meadows about the gold leaf industry and how and where gold leaf is used - you can even see it here in church! and from charities such as ‘Mary’s Meals’ and Troop Aid. Musical entertainment ~~f~~ rom the Gilbert and Sullivan Savoyards, and we sang popular songs along with the ‘Northern Star Arts Ukulele Group’. There is such a varied programme, and anyone is welcome to come to any of the sessions (or the lunches) to enjoy a relaxed time of fellowship, entertainment and refreshments, whether regularly or not.
Sadly, our dear Armchair Aerobics gentleman, Mike Midgely, died at the end of the 2024. He had been coming to us for many years and will be sadly missed. We have been fortunate in finding Naomi, a very lively lady, to come and put us through our paces.
Average attendance is about a dozen members who come regularly so it is impossible to make a profit without charging ‘subs’ (£4 per session) above what might be considered ‘value for money’ for when we don’t have ‘outside entertainment’. Since we now hold our lunches at The Robin Hood, and no longer have to pay room hire charges, the deficit for 2024 was only just over £100. There are still considerable funds in the bank so we shall continue to use them to cover the shortfall and prevent Monday Club closing altogether. It provides a good mix of entertainment, and the social aspect is appreciated by all who attend.
From this month we shall put the whole of the year’s remaining programme in the parish magazine:
12 May - Charity Session – Ukulele Group: 26 May - Bank Holiday - Cream Teas + Bring & Buy: 9 June - Summer Lunch at Robin Hood Carvery: 23 June - Liz Formby – Brainhouse School: 7 July -A sing-along with Geoff Salminen 21 July - Mary Bodfish – ‘Skulduggery at Soho’ : 4 August – Listening to music; - bring along your own CDs 18 August - Bingo or Beetle 1 Sept – Armchair Exercises 15 Sept – Jill Kashi – ‘A thousand years of life at Baddesley Clinton’ 29 Sept – Gilbert and Sullivan Savoyards 13 Oct - Dave Matthews – ‘My life in the Police Force’ 27 Oct - Bring and Buy + Jon Meadows - ‘Witness Service’. 10 Nov - Charity Session – Ukulele Group 24 Nov - Party Time and singalong carols 8 Dec - Christmas Lunch – Robin Hood Carvery
Anthea Tinline
Youth Club Reunion
Back in the 1960’s, The Church of The Ascension hosted a flourishing Youth Club where lasting friendships (and marriages) were formed. 24 former members met locally over the weekend of 5-7 July 2024, with friends coming from far and wide. Highlights were a ‘get together’ with a fish and chip supper in the Church Hall, attendance at the 10.00 a.m. service on the Sunday morning and a grand dinner at a local hotel. Many had not been back to The Ascension for over sixty years. As we are all in our late 70’s or early 80’s and having had such good times, we are planning to reprise our reunion on 4-6 July 2025!
Margaret Hyde
Partnerships
Activities undertaken by other organisations with strong links to The Ascension are described below.
Hall Green Churches Child Contact Centre
The year 2024, and the first three months of 2025, has generally been a successful period for the operation of both Hall Green and North Solihull Child Contact Centres. Hall Green Centre’s child contact sessions take place every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm and on alternate Saturdays from 11am to 1pm. Sessions at North Solihull Centre take place on alternate Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm. North Solihull Centre is now in its third year of operation at the Connection Church Centre, Cooks Lane, Kingshurst and this arrangement continues to work well.
In the period 1st April 2024 - 31[st] March 2025 there were 33 family referrals to Hall Green and 9 to North Solihull. There are fluctuations in the number of families using each Centre. Hall Green is now busier with an increase in the number of referrals. North Solihull shows a small reduction in referrals since last year. Because of court delays many of the families using the Centres are staying with us for longer periods of time.
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There are currently 33 volunteers at Hall Green (including the Trustees) and 12 at North Solihull.
In the financial year 2024/25, grants were awarded by ‘We Are All Making A Difference’ Charitable Trust (£1,000), Ministry of Justice (£5,000), Grantham Yorke Trust (£5,000), The Grimmitt Trust (£2,000) and Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust (£3,000). In addition, there was income from donations and registration fees.
At the end of August 2024, we said goodbye to our Referrals Coordinator, Sarah Ali, who was leaving to take up a full-time position. She had been with us since April 2019 and with the rest of the co-ordinator team experienced the trials and tribulations of running the Centres during the pandemic. She made a considerable difference to the running of the Centres and brought us into the 21[st] century by implementing a digital document retention system and refining our digital data records.
At the beginning of September 2024 we welcomed Clair Dillon, Sarah’s replacement. We were fortunate in being able to recruit her before Sarah left and this enabled an orderly transfer of work. Clair has previous experience in a number of employment sectors and has very quickly settled into the position.
Grateful thanks are due to my colleague Co-ordinators - Frances Hooper, Angela Feenan and Clair Dillon for all the work they do. The Centres could not operate without the commitment of our Team Leaders and volunteer support workers; they are a fantastic team - many thanks to them for all they do.
Finally, my personal thanks to my colleague Trustees – Revd Canon Nejib Boumenjel, David Andrews, Frances Hooper and Revd Ian Crockford.
Clive Jones
Hall Green Youth
Hall Green Youth was formed in 2006, building on a long history of interest in youth work through Churches Together in Hall Green. Its mission is to connect with, and meet the needs of young people, with a particular current focus on mental health and wellbeing.
The murder of Leo Ross, a 12 year old boy who attended Christchurch CofE Academy, in January 2025 caused extra anxiety and uncertainty across young people in all of our groups. In the light of this event, we surveyed 33 young people with whom we work to see how they feel about their community, how it has affected them and any support that they feel that they need. A number of the young people that we surveyed said that they feel that the support that we Hall Green Youth provides is needed more than ever.
We supported over 45 young people in 2024 who are vulnerable and / or need support with their emotional wellbeing and helped them to build constructive social networks.
We continue to provide weekly 1-to-1 mentoring for 12 young people with emotional, social and mental health needs identified by pastoral staff in Hall Green Secondary School. This continues to go well, with positive feedback from the young people and the school about how beneficial the mentoring is. In October 2024, we began to provide mentoring for 12 young people at Christchurch CofE Academy, Yardley Wood.
We also run ‘Just Chill’ youth group weekly in term time. This group has 22 young people on its register and continues to attract young people who have extra needs. Sessions enable them to build their confidence, social skills, and networks by interacting with their peers in a positive environment. Feedback from the young people is that ‘Just Chill’ makes a real difference to their confidence and self-esteem.
A highlight of 2024 was a residential weekend for 15 young people at the Pioneer Centre. The young people had a great time and did several activities including raft building, abseiling, zip wire, inflatable challenge and laser quest. The annual residential is now an important part of what we do, giving vulnerable young people an opportunity to be away from their family, often for the first time, and to grow and challenge themselves. We are planning another residential in October 2025.
Sarah Barnes
Beechcroft Tennis and Multi Sports Community Club
Beechcroft (now described as Birmingham’s Premier Sports Club) facilitates an extensive range of facilities at its premises in Beechcroft Avenue, Hall Green. The leading sports include Tennis, Junior Football,
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Netball, Touch Tennis and Walking Football. It also facilitates multi-sports camps during school holiday periods at Dickens Heath School. For more information, please see the Clubspark / Beechcroft TC / Beechcroft Tennis & Sports Centre | Birmingham Tennis
The Club leases its premises from The Church of the Ascension. The current Lease is for 15 years from 1[st] July 2014 with rent reviews at 4, 8 and 12 years. Following the 8 year review, the rent is £4,150 per annum. The Club is broadly up to date with the arrangements agreed with the Church for payment of the reviewed rent. The next review is due in 2026.
Clive Jones
Structure, Governance and Management
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity (1133810). The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent, churchwardens, three licensed Readers, members of the Deanery Synod and 9 members elected by members of the congregation who are on the Electoral Roll of the church. All members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC had a total of 15 members and met 6 times between June 2024 and April 2025.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent.
The Church of The Ascension is part of the Hall Green Oversight Area alongside St Peter’s and St Michael’s. On 4[th] May 2024, representatives of each of the 3 churches met together to begin the process of considering how we can best collaborate going forward in mission and ministry.
The Ascension is entitled to nominate 3 representatives to sit on the Deanery Synod which provides an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the church. At the APCM on 14[th] May 2023, Georgina Urwin was elected to represent The Ascension on the Deanery Synod until the next elections in May 2026 and there are currently two vacancies.
The Church of The Ascension Parish Hall is a separate charity (charity number 1187634) with the PCC as its Trustee. As a separate charity, it is required to produce a report of its activities.
Sarah Barnes, PCC Secretary
Financial Review
The General Funds of the Church showed a deficit of income over expenditure of £6,857. This includes a net cost at the beginning of the year of £8,490 on the new water pipe to the Church, so in effect we ran at a small surplus for the year
Income, from regular planned and one-off donations, was £45,190 including £7,862 from Gift Aid. A further £22,000 was received from various investments. In total, receipts to unrestricted funds totalled £76,367
£83,746 was spent from unrestricted funds towards our Christian ministry, including £39,830 towards the Diocesan Parish Share Request, which again was paid in full.
Reserves Policy
The PCC maintains a Reserve Policy; the cash balances held in unrestricted funds more than satisfy the target amount of £56,000. The Policy was reviewed by the PCC on 20[th] February 2025.
Jon Meadows, Treasurer
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Church of the Ascension Annual Property Report, 2024/25
This report covers the period May 2024 to 18th May 2025, the date of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM).
The major project during this time has continued to be work on the listed boundary wall and associated groundworks. Practical completion was in June 2024. However, some of the lime mortar deteriorated rapidly over the winter months. Following an inspection of the wall by the church's architect in March 2025, during the defects liability period, he directed Reynolds, the contractor, to rake out and redo approximately 50% of the mortar/ pointing work. This remedial work will be at the contractor's expense and is likely to be undertaken in June 2025, the last month of the defects liability period. The PCC is very grateful for the considerable time given by Clive Jones over four years to ensure the wall is no longer at risk of collapse.
There is further work required to the boundary walls, particularly replacement of more coping stones should funds become available in the future. The priority now has to be the work required on the church building.
Some loose roof tiles on the church were replaced and guttering cleared in October (£575+VAT). Bulb filaments for three of the four spotlights for the altar and surrounding area of the chancel were sourced and fitted by Fodens. (£107.40+VAT £17.90). The remaining unit was left safe but is beyond repair.
Quotations have been sought for the repair and redecoration of the two pairs of transept doors. Furniture beetle activity (woodworm) was spotted in some of the south transept panelling in October and advice sought. It is being monitored.
The PCC is investigating restoration of the 18[th] Century sundial on the south wall and has been advised by David Brown (Sun Dial Society).
The Quinquennial inspection was carried out in November by the church architect, Matthew Vaughan. The small urgent repairs have been carried out and other minor matters are in hand. It was recommended that the dampness and damage to plasterwork at the entrance be addressed within twelve months. Attention was also drawn to the need to make the west gallery safe for users by the addition of hand rails and other measures at an estimated cost of £10,000.
PCC were already aware of the need to repair some high level stonework and balusters, the redecoration of the Victorian guttering and re-nailing of some slipped roof tiles. These need to be scheduled together as all require scaffolding. The budget estimate in May 2022 was £148,000 and costs for both materials and labour will have increased over time. Without additional funding or support the church does not have the resources to progress this work.
The five yearly lightening conductor inspection was carried out in August 2024 by J Lacey (steeplejacks) and certified as satisfactory. The annual roof alarm service was completed on 13th September.
Churchyard
The six replacement trees have now been planted at a cost of £5,973, excluding VAT. They are smaller species chosen for colour and for their benefits to wildlife. They will require careful watering and aftercare until they become fully established.
The “No Mow May” initiative for two small areas and the identification by volunteers of forty three plant species in June 2024 showed the value of the churchyard as a wildlife habitat as well as a valued resource for the local community.
Pauline Price
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The Church of the Ascension Parish Hall Charity Hall Green, Birmingham - Charity No. 1187634 Report of the Trustees for the Period 1[st] January 2024 – 31[st] December 2024
This is the fifth Annual Report of the Church of the Ascension Parish Hall Charity which was registered by the Charity Commission in January 2020.
Structure, Government and Management
The Parochial Church Council of The Church of The Ascension, Hall Green (charity number 1133810) is the Managing Trustee of the Church of The Ascension Parish Hall Charity, Hall Green, Birmingham. The PCC manages and administers the Parish Hall Charity, making decisions about the activities of the Hall Charity in accordance with its constitution.
Objects and Activities
The object of the Charity is to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish.
In 2024, the Charity sought to benefit:
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Those in need by reason of age (elders), disability, ill health and financial hardship. For example, through the Food Bank for those in food poverty.
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Those suffering hardships through family separation. The Child Contact Centre provided a neutral and safe venue for non-resident parents to have contact with their children.
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The community through recreation and leisure facilities; for example, for children and young people through the uniformed organisations and karate classes, for adults through Hall Green Choral Society, Hall Green Arts Society, Acocks Green Folk Dancing Society and Barn Dance Fitness.
Most of these activities are operated by volunteers and included some organisations which are charities in the own right, while the remainder are operated on a private or commercial basis for the community.
The closure of The Church of the Ascension Pre-School Playgroup in July 2024 has had a significant impact on use of the Chatterton Hall and on resultant income. Other possible long term lettings have been explored since Playgroup ceased and some additional lettings have been made, but significant capacity for additional day- time lettings remains.
Financial Review
Income from Hall Lettings was £46,838, approximately £2,000 less than the previous year. This is more than accounted for by the closure of the Playgroup in July 2024.
Expenditure remained much the same as the previous year resulting in a deficit of £2,093 for the year. As a result, the Charity is in deficit to the tune of £14,575. The deficit is underwritten by the General Funds of The Church of The Ascension, Hall Green.
Property Report
Church Hall and Coffee Lounge
The redecoration of the church office and the 1:1 room has been completed using funds donated in memory of David Chellingworth. They are now lighter and more attractive rooms. The updating of the kitchen area is still under consideration. The heating controls for the boiler had to be replaced at a cost of £285 + £57 VAT.
In March an urgent repair was carried out by ABRS Roofing (£2,200+VAT). Some ridge tiles and the “arts and crafts style” bonnet tiles were re-nailed and reset on two of the hip lines.
Chatterton Hall and 93b School Road
Minor repairs only have been carried out this year and we are grateful that Richard Hyde and Behzad have kindly given their time and expertise.
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General
Patrol Alarms carried out their routine service of the intercom and door pad entry systems in October. Warmingtons Heating and Plumbing carried out Gas Safety inspections on all five boilers in November. Fire Safety inspections were carried out in October 2024 and April 2025. All fire extinguishers across the site were checked in December 2024.
The insurance for the church and halls has been renewed with Ecclesiastical Insurance (Parish Plus). The premium for 2024/5 was £6,653.74 including tax.
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Registered Charity Number: 1133810
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
Thomas & Young Limited Chartered Accountants Solihull
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CONTENTS
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| Report ofthe Trustees | 1to3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4to5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 13 |
| DetailedStatementofFinancialActivities | 14to16 |
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report for the purposes of Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objective of the charity is to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish.
In 2024, the charity sought to benefit:
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Those in need by reason of age (elders), disability, ill health and financial hardship. For example, through the Food Bank and Benefits Advice Service for those in food poverty and/or those in financial difficulty.
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Those suffering hardships through family separation. The Child Contact Centre provided a neutral and safe venue for non-resident parents to have contact with their children.
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The community through recreation and leisure facilities; for example, for children and young people through the uniformed organisations and karate classes, for adults through Hall Green Choral Society, Hall Green Arts Society, Acock’s Green Folk Dancing Society and Barn Dance Fitness.
Most of these activities are operated by volunteers and included some organisations which are charities in their own right, while the remainder are operated on a private or commercial basis for the community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Generals funds of the Church showeda deficit of income over expenditure of £7,857. This includes a net one-off cost of £8,490 on the new water pipe to the across the Churchyard to the Church building.
Income from regular planned giving and one off donations totalled £45,190 including £7,862 from Gift Aid claims. A further £22,000 was received from various investments. In total, receipts to unrestricted funds totalled £76,367.
£84,768 was spent from unrestricted funds towards our Christian ministry, including £39,830 towards the Diocesan Parish Share Request, which again was paid in full. At the end of the year General (unrestricted) Funds stood at £110,424.
Reserves Policy
The PCC maintains a Reserve Policy; the cash balances held in unrestricted funds more than satisfy the target amount of £56,000. The Policy was reviewed by the PCC on 20th February 2025.
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Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Deed of Trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (Continued) Organisational structure
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity (1133810). The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent, churchwardens, two licensed Readers, members of the Deanery Synod and members elected by members of the congregation who are on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC had a total of 15 members and met 6 times between June 2022 and April 2023.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent.
The Church of the Ascension Parish Hall is a separate charity (Charity Number 1187634) and the PCC as its trustee. As a separate charity, it is required to produce a report of its activities.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number 1133810
Principal address 93b School Road
Hall Green Birmingham B28 83Q
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS (Continued)
Trustees Reverend N Boumenjel Mrs C Dixon N Fahmi Mrs M Hyde J Meadows Miss J Payne Mrs A Tinline Mrs P Wagg Mrs S Barnes C Jones J Mobasher Mrs P Price Mrs J Whitington Ms G Urwin K Meadows
Independent Examiner
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PARACHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTIAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 16.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and
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- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the 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 you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently 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.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PARACHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTIAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM (continued)
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Funds | Funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income and | |||||
| Endowments From | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 52,793 | 5,386 | 58,179 | 93,462 | |
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Charitable activities | 1,408 | (47) | 1,361 | 940 | |
| Othertrading activities | 2 | 740 | 46,838 | 47,578 | 49,405 |
| Investment income | 3 | 22,262 | - | 22,262 | 16,923 |
| Total | 77,203 | 52,177. | 129,380 | 160,730 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Raising funds | 21 | - | 21 | 189 | |
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Charitable activities | 162,696 | 95,859 | 258,555 | 181,408 | |
| Other | - | - | - | 299 | |
| Total | 162,717 | 95,859 | 258,576 | 181,896 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on | |||||
| investments | 542 | 2,421 | 2,963 | 4,931 | |
| NET(EXPENDITURE)/INCOME | (84,972) | (41,261) | (126,233) | (16,235) | |
| Transfers between funds | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Netmovement in funds | (84,972) | (41,261) | (126,233) | (16,235) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF | |||||
| FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 247,949 | 230,279 | 478,228 | 494,463 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | |||||
| FORWARD | 162,977 | 189,018 | 351,995 | 478,228 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
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| General | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Funds | Funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Investments | 6 | 44,185 | 197,161 | 241,346 | 238,383 |
| CURRENTASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 7 | 4,580 | 2,823 | 7,403 | 7,117 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 115,692 | (8,296) | 107,396 | 242,968 | |
| 120,272 | (5,473) | 114,799 | 250,085 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one | |||||
| year | 8 | (1,480) | (2,670) | (4,150) | (10,240) |
| NETCURRENTASSETS | 118,792 | (8,143) | 110,649 | 239,845 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS | |||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 162,977 | 189,018 | 351,995 | 478,228 | |
| NETASSETS | 162,977 | 189,018 | 351,995 | 478,228 | |
| FUNDS | |||||
| General fund | 10 | 162,977 | 247,949 | ||
| Restricted funds | 11 | 189,018 | 230,279 | ||
| TOTALFUNDS | 351,995 | 478,228 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on afc|[w] and were signed on its behalf by: Le,
J Meadows — Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure. No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). Further detail is given in the Trustees’ Annual Report.
Where practicable, gifts in kind donated for distribution to the beneficiaries of the charity are included in stock and donations in the financial statements upon receipt. If it is impracticable to assess the fair value at receipt or if the costs to undertake such a valuation outweigh any benefits, then the fair value is recognised as a component of donations when it is distributed and an equivalent amount recognised as charitable expenditure.
Gifts in kind donated for resale are included at fair value, being the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale. Where estimating the fair value is practicable upon receipt it is recognised in stock and ‘Income from other trading activities’. Upon sale, the value of the stock is charged against ‘Income from other trading activities’ and the proceeds are recognised as ‘Income from other trading activities’.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Income (Continued)
Where it is impracticable to fair value the items due to the volume of low value items they are not recognised in the financial statements until they are sold. This income is recognised within ‘Income from other trading activities’.
Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. They are not deferred over the life of the asset.
For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.
Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred. Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares and property. It includes dividends, interest and rent. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend and rent income is recognised as the charity’s right to receive payment is established.
Other income includes the conversion of endowment funds into income which arises when capital funds are released to an income fund from expendable endowments or when a charity has authority to adopt a total return approach to its permanent endowment fund. It also includes other income such as gains on disposals or tangible fixed assets.
Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:
‘Cost of raising funds includes expenses relating to fundraising events’
‘Expenditure on charitable activities includes diocesan fees, worship costs and church upkeep’
‘Other expenditure represents those items not falling to the categories above’.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
| 2. | OTHERTRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Bible reading fellowship/bookstall | 268 | 105 | |
| Magazine sales | 472 | 474 | |
| Church hail lettings | 13,672 | 15,231 | |
| Chatterton hall and house lettings | 33,166 | 33,595 | |
| 47,578 | 49,405 | ||
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Rent received | 4,350 | 1,875 | |
| Interest and dividends | 17,912 | 15,048 | |
| 22,262 | 16,923 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 4. | TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS | TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Trustee remuneration | 5,225 | 4,750 | ||
| Trustee expenses | - | - | ||
| 5,225 | 4,750 | |||
| 5. | COMPARITIVES FORTHE STATEMENTOF FINANCIALACTIVITIES | ACTIVITIES | ||
| General | Restricted | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Funds | ||
| £ | £ | £E | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 82,293 | 11,169 | 93,462 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable activities | 893 | 47 | 940 | |
| Other trading activities | 579 | 48,826 | 49,405 | |
| Investment income | 15,311 | 1,612 | 16,923 | |
| Total | “99,076 | 61,654 | 160,730 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Raising funds | 189 | - | 189 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable activities | 75,021 | 106,387 | 181,408 | |
| Other | 299 | - | 299 | |
| Total | 75,509 | 106,387 | 181,896 | |
| Net gains on investments | 903 | 4,028 | 4,931 | |
| NETINCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 24,470 | (40,705) | (16,235) | |
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | |
| Netmovement in funds | 24,470 | (40,705) | (16,235) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 223,479 | 270,984 | 494,463 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | ||||
| FORWARD | 247,949 | 230,279 | 478,228 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTSINVESTMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Unlisted | |
| investments | |
| £ | |
| MARKETVALUE | |
| At 1 January 2024 Revaluations |
238,383 2,963 |
| At31December2024 | 241,346 |
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Gift aid receivable | 2,444 | 2,282 |
| Prepayments | 4,959 | 4,835 |
| 7,403 | 7,117 |
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Bank | loans and overdrafts (see note 9) | - | - |
| Trade | creditors | 4,150 | 10,240 |
| 4,150 | 10,240 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| Balance | Balance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Jan | Incoming | Resources | Investment | 31 Dec | ||
| 2024 £ |
Transfers £ |
Resources £ |
Expended £ |
Profits £ |
2024 £ |
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| House -Assisted Clergy Charity Giving |
194,591 - |
- - |
- 1,011 |
- (1,011) |
2,421 - |
197,011 - |
| Chellingworth Memorial fund Choir Fund |
5,000 324 |
- - |
- - |
(3,600) - |
- - |
1,400 324 |
| Coffee Shop | 250 | (929) | 929 | - | - | 250 |
| Diocese Fees | 47 | - | (47) | - | - | - |
| Fabric Repair Fund | 38,851 | - | 860 | (38,940) | - | 771 |
| FlowerFund Food Bank |
176 2,439 |
- - |
80 2,835 |
(642) (2,734) |
- - |
(386) 2,540 |
| Halls Fund | (13,410) | 929 | 46,838 | (48,932) | - | (14,575) |
| Monday Club Funds | 2,011 | - | (329) | - | - | 1,682 |
| 230,279 | - | 52,177 | (95,859) | 2,421 | 189,018 | |
| 11. UNRESTRICTED |
FUNDS | |||||
| Balance | Balance | |||||
| 1Jan | Incoming | Resources | Investment | 31 Dec | ||
| 2024 | Transfers | Resources | Expended | Profits | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General Fund | 118,282 | - | 76,368 | (84,768) | 542 | 110,424 |
| Fabric Repair Fund | 70,800 | - | 835 | (69,082) | - | 2,553 |
| Fay Lord Legacy | 8,867 | - | - | (8,867) | - | - |
| Parish Mission Support Fund | 50,000 | - | - | - | - | 50,000 |
| 247,949 | - | 77,203 | (162,717) | 542 | 162,977 |
- RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gift aided — envelopes | 941 | 1,043 |
| Gift aided — BGC | 22,352 | 19,136 |
| NTE envelopes | 6 | 90 |
| NTE BGC | 5,275 | 5,775 |
| Cash collections | 4,664 | 5,039 |
| Contactless donations | 3,297 | 2,140 |
| Donations — in memoriam | 365 | 300 |
| Sundry donations | 490 | 387 |
| Christmas gift to the church | 1,390 | 1,317 |
| Flowers fund donations | 30 | 215 |
| Coffee shop | 929 | 1,099 |
| Monday club | (329) | (52) |
| Other donations | 20 | 425 |
| Monthly charity — gift aided | 759 | 628 |
| Monthly charity — not gift aided | 50 | 600 |
| Gift aid recovered Legacies |
8,662 - |
7,918 37,234 |
| Recurring grants | 6,041 | 5,726 |
| One offgrants | 2,149 | 2,935 |
| Food bank | 1,088 | 1,507 |
| 58,179 | 93,462 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Bible reading fellowship/bookstall | 268 | 105 |
| Magazine sales | 472 | 474 |
| Church hail lettings | 13,672 | 15,231 |
| Chatterton hall and house lettings | 33,166 | 33,595 |
| 47,578 | 49,405 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Rent received | 4,350 | 1,875 |
| Interest and dividends | 17,912 | 15,048 |
| 22,262 | 16,923 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Fees for weddings and funerals | 1,448 | 853 |
| Diocesan fees | (47) | 47 |
| Flowers | - | - |
| Vergers Fees | (40) | 40 |
| 1,361 | 940 | |
| Totalincomeresources | 129,380 | 160,730 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
| Publicity | - | - |
| Giving envelopes | - | - |
| Fundraising costs | - | - |
| Publicity | 21 | 189 |
| 21 | 189 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Church mission society | 162 | 164 |
| Mission to seafarers | 219 | 335 |
| Malawi fund | 162 | 180 |
| Bible society | 162 | 106 |
| Children’s society Birmingham City Mission |
144 162 |
296 114 |
| Other charities | - | 301 |
| JMC subsidy refunds | - | - |
| Diocesan parish share | 39,830 | 39,830 |
| Support staffcosts | 5,225 | 4,750 |
| Parish administrator salary and pension | 11,262 | 10,290 |
| Parish administration | - | - |
| Incumbent expenses | 411 | 434 |
| Vicarage upkeep | 1,420 | 1,864 |
| Pastoral staffand youth worker | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Mission and outreach | 66 | 29 |
| Food bank cost | 2,735 | 2,947 |
| Coffee shop costs | - | 154 |
| Church insurance | 3,330 | 3,263 |
| Church maintenance | 3,002 | 568 |
| Cost ofworship services | 1,683 | 1,712 |
| Church offexpenses | 1,873 | 1,939 |
| Church flowers | 640 | 382 |
| Bank charges | 309 | 300 |
| Upkeep ofchurchyard | 6,245 | 6,495 |
| Visiting speakers and locums | - | - |
| Church utilities — gas | 3,879 | 5,969 |
| Church utilities — electric | 713 | 1,029 |
| Church utilities — water | 149 | 160 |
| Magazine printing | 859 | 932 |
| Editorial expenses | 52 | 50 |
| Bookstall and bible reading fellowship | 259 | 242 |
| Magazine postage | 213 | 169 |
| Hallutilities—gas | 12,073 | 13,770 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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|Hall|utilities —|electricity|4,790|4,035|
|Hall|utilities — water|694|634|
|Hall|cleaning|4,336|3,964|
|Hall|repairs|and|maintenance|5,592|4,081|
|Hall|insurance|1,698|2,755|
|Chatterton|hall|maintenance|2,759|5,045|
|Chatterton|hall|and|house|cleaning|7,827|8,842|
|Chatterton|hall|and|house|1,502|380|
|Independent examination|fee|960|1,756|
|Major|repairs|to church|hall|-|23,984|
|Major|repairs|to|church|yard|127,658|23,275|
|Major|works|to|church|-|432|
|258,555|181,408|
|Support|Costs|
|Other|
|Sundries|-|299|
|Professional|fees|-|-|
|-|299|
|Total|resources|expended|258,576|181,896|
|Net expenditure|before|gains and|losses|(129,196)|(21,166)|
|Realised|recognised|gains and|losses|
|Realised|gains/(losses)|on|fixed|asset|investments|2,963|4,931|
|Net expenditure|(126,233)|(16,235)|
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Registered Charity Number: 1133810
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
Thomas & Young Limited Chartered Accountants Solihull
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
CONTENTS
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| Report ofthe Trustees | 1to3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4to5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 13 |
| DetailedStatementofFinancialActivities | 14to16 |
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report for the purposes of Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objective of the charity is to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish.
In 2024, the charity sought to benefit:
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Those in need by reason of age (elders), disability, ill health and financial hardship. For example, through the Food Bank and Benefits Advice Service for those in food poverty and/or those in financial difficulty.
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Those suffering hardships through family separation. The Child Contact Centre provided a neutral and safe venue for non-resident parents to have contact with their children.
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The community through recreation and leisure facilities; for example, for children and young people through the uniformed organisations and karate classes, for adults through Hall Green Choral Society, Hall Green Arts Society, Acock’s Green Folk Dancing Society and Barn Dance Fitness.
Most of these activities are operated by volunteers and included some organisations which are charities in their own right, while the remainder are operated on a private or commercial basis for the community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Generals funds of the Church showeda deficit of income over expenditure of £7,857. This includes a net one-off cost of £8,490 on the new water pipe to the across the Churchyard to the Church building.
Income from regular planned giving and one off donations totalled £45,190 including £7,862 from Gift Aid claims. A further £22,000 was received from various investments. In total, receipts to unrestricted funds totalled £76,367.
£84,768 was spent from unrestricted funds towards our Christian ministry, including £39,830 towards the Diocesan Parish Share Request, which again was paid in full. At the end of the year General (unrestricted) Funds stood at £110,424.
Reserves Policy
The PCC maintains a Reserve Policy; the cash balances held in unrestricted funds more than satisfy the target amount of £56,000. The Policy was reviewed by the PCC on 20th February 2025.
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Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Deed of Trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (Continued) Organisational structure
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity (1133810). The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent, churchwardens, two licensed Readers, members of the Deanery Synod and members elected by members of the congregation who are on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC had a total of 15 members and met 6 times between June 2022 and April 2023.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent.
The Church of the Ascension Parish Hall is a separate charity (Charity Number 1187634) and the PCC as its trustee. As a separate charity, it is required to produce a report of its activities.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number 1133810
Principal address 93b School Road
Hall Green Birmingham B28 83Q
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS (Continued)
Trustees Reverend N Boumenjel Mrs C Dixon N Fahmi Mrs M Hyde J Meadows Miss J Payne Mrs A Tinline Mrs P Wagg Mrs S Barnes C Jones J Mobasher Mrs P Price Mrs J Whitington Ms G Urwin K Meadows
Independent Examiner
Thomas and Young Limited Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors Carleton House 266-268 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 3AD
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 7 Is |1 and signed on its behalf by: C\ Hoe!, Mapa , J Meadows — Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PARACHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTIAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 16.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and
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- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the 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 you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently 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.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PARACHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTIAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM (continued)
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Funds | Funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income and | |||||
| Endowments From | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 52,793 | 5,386 | 58,179 | 93,462 | |
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Charitable activities | 1,408 | (47) | 1,361 | 940 | |
| Othertrading activities | 2 | 740 | 46,838 | 47,578 | 49,405 |
| Investment income | 3 | 22,262 | - | 22,262 | 16,923 |
| Total | 77,203 | 52,177. | 129,380 | 160,730 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Raising funds | 21 | - | 21 | 189 | |
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Charitable activities | 162,696 | 95,859 | 258,555 | 181,408 | |
| Other | - | - | - | 299 | |
| Total | 162,717 | 95,859 | 258,576 | 181,896 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on | |||||
| investments | 542 | 2,421 | 2,963 | 4,931 | |
| NET(EXPENDITURE)/INCOME | (84,972) | (41,261) | (126,233) | (16,235) | |
| Transfers between funds | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Netmovement in funds | (84,972) | (41,261) | (126,233) | (16,235) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF | |||||
| FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 247,949 | 230,279 | 478,228 | 494,463 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | |||||
| FORWARD | 162,977 | 189,018 | 351,995 | 478,228 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
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| General | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Funds | Funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Investments | 6 | 44,185 | 197,161 | 241,346 | 238,383 |
| CURRENTASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 7 | 4,580 | 2,823 | 7,403 | 7,117 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 115,692 | (8,296) | 107,396 | 242,968 | |
| 120,272 | (5,473) | 114,799 | 250,085 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one | |||||
| year | 8 | (1,480) | (2,670) | (4,150) | (10,240) |
| NETCURRENTASSETS | 118,792 | (8,143) | 110,649 | 239,845 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS | |||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 162,977 | 189,018 | 351,995 | 478,228 | |
| NETASSETS | 162,977 | 189,018 | 351,995 | 478,228 | |
| FUNDS | |||||
| General fund | 10 | 162,977 | 247,949 | ||
| Restricted funds | 11 | 189,018 | 230,279 | ||
| TOTALFUNDS | 351,995 | 478,228 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on afc|[w] and were signed on its behalf by: Le,
J Meadows — Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure. No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). Further detail is given in the Trustees’ Annual Report.
Where practicable, gifts in kind donated for distribution to the beneficiaries of the charity are included in stock and donations in the financial statements upon receipt. If it is impracticable to assess the fair value at receipt or if the costs to undertake such a valuation outweigh any benefits, then the fair value is recognised as a component of donations when it is distributed and an equivalent amount recognised as charitable expenditure.
Gifts in kind donated for resale are included at fair value, being the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale. Where estimating the fair value is practicable upon receipt it is recognised in stock and ‘Income from other trading activities’. Upon sale, the value of the stock is charged against ‘Income from other trading activities’ and the proceeds are recognised as ‘Income from other trading activities’.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Income (Continued)
Where it is impracticable to fair value the items due to the volume of low value items they are not recognised in the financial statements until they are sold. This income is recognised within ‘Income from other trading activities’.
Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. They are not deferred over the life of the asset.
For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.
Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred. Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares and property. It includes dividends, interest and rent. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend and rent income is recognised as the charity’s right to receive payment is established.
Other income includes the conversion of endowment funds into income which arises when capital funds are released to an income fund from expendable endowments or when a charity has authority to adopt a total return approach to its permanent endowment fund. It also includes other income such as gains on disposals or tangible fixed assets.
Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:
‘Cost of raising funds includes expenses relating to fundraising events’
‘Expenditure on charitable activities includes diocesan fees, worship costs and church upkeep’
‘Other expenditure represents those items not falling to the categories above’.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
| 2. | OTHERTRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Bible reading fellowship/bookstall | 268 | 105 | |
| Magazine sales | 472 | 474 | |
| Church hail lettings | 13,672 | 15,231 | |
| Chatterton hall and house lettings | 33,166 | 33,595 | |
| 47,578 | 49,405 | ||
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Rent received | 4,350 | 1,875 | |
| Interest and dividends | 17,912 | 15,048 | |
| 22,262 | 16,923 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 4. | TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS | TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Trustee remuneration | 5,225 | 4,750 | ||
| Trustee expenses | - | - | ||
| 5,225 | 4,750 | |||
| 5. | COMPARITIVES FORTHE STATEMENTOF FINANCIALACTIVITIES | ACTIVITIES | ||
| General | Restricted | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Funds | ||
| £ | £ | £E | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 82,293 | 11,169 | 93,462 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable activities | 893 | 47 | 940 | |
| Other trading activities | 579 | 48,826 | 49,405 | |
| Investment income | 15,311 | 1,612 | 16,923 | |
| Total | “99,076 | 61,654 | 160,730 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Raising funds | 189 | - | 189 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable activities | 75,021 | 106,387 | 181,408 | |
| Other | 299 | - | 299 | |
| Total | 75,509 | 106,387 | 181,896 | |
| Net gains on investments | 903 | 4,028 | 4,931 | |
| NETINCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 24,470 | (40,705) | (16,235) | |
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | |
| Netmovement in funds | 24,470 | (40,705) | (16,235) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 223,479 | 270,984 | 494,463 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | ||||
| FORWARD | 247,949 | 230,279 | 478,228 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTSINVESTMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Unlisted | |
| investments | |
| £ | |
| MARKETVALUE | |
| At 1 January 2024 Revaluations |
238,383 2,963 |
| At31December2024 | 241,346 |
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Gift aid receivable | 2,444 | 2,282 |
| Prepayments | 4,959 | 4,835 |
| 7,403 | 7,117 |
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Bank | loans and overdrafts (see note 9) | - | - |
| Trade | creditors | 4,150 | 10,240 |
| 4,150 | 10,240 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| Balance | Balance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Jan | Incoming | Resources | Investment | 31 Dec | ||
| 2024 £ |
Transfers £ |
Resources £ |
Expended £ |
Profits £ |
2024 £ |
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| House -Assisted Clergy Charity Giving |
194,591 - |
- - |
- 1,011 |
- (1,011) |
2,421 - |
197,011 - |
| Chellingworth Memorial fund Choir Fund |
5,000 324 |
- - |
- - |
(3,600) - |
- - |
1,400 324 |
| Coffee Shop | 250 | (929) | 929 | - | - | 250 |
| Diocese Fees | 47 | - | (47) | - | - | - |
| Fabric Repair Fund | 38,851 | - | 860 | (38,940) | - | 771 |
| FlowerFund Food Bank |
176 2,439 |
- - |
80 2,835 |
(642) (2,734) |
- - |
(386) 2,540 |
| Halls Fund | (13,410) | 929 | 46,838 | (48,932) | - | (14,575) |
| Monday Club Funds | 2,011 | - | (329) | - | - | 1,682 |
| 230,279 | - | 52,177 | (95,859) | 2,421 | 189,018 | |
| 11. UNRESTRICTED |
FUNDS | |||||
| Balance | Balance | |||||
| 1Jan | Incoming | Resources | Investment | 31 Dec | ||
| 2024 | Transfers | Resources | Expended | Profits | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General Fund | 118,282 | - | 76,368 | (84,768) | 542 | 110,424 |
| Fabric Repair Fund | 70,800 | - | 835 | (69,082) | - | 2,553 |
| Fay Lord Legacy | 8,867 | - | - | (8,867) | - | - |
| Parish Mission Support Fund | 50,000 | - | - | - | - | 50,000 |
| 247,949 | - | 77,203 | (162,717) | 542 | 162,977 |
- RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gift aided — envelopes | 941 | 1,043 |
| Gift aided — BGC | 22,352 | 19,136 |
| NTE envelopes | 6 | 90 |
| NTE BGC | 5,275 | 5,775 |
| Cash collections | 4,664 | 5,039 |
| Contactless donations | 3,297 | 2,140 |
| Donations — in memoriam | 365 | 300 |
| Sundry donations | 490 | 387 |
| Christmas gift to the church | 1,390 | 1,317 |
| Flowers fund donations | 30 | 215 |
| Coffee shop | 929 | 1,099 |
| Monday club | (329) | (52) |
| Other donations | 20 | 425 |
| Monthly charity — gift aided | 759 | 628 |
| Monthly charity — not gift aided | 50 | 600 |
| Gift aid recovered Legacies |
8,662 - |
7,918 37,234 |
| Recurring grants | 6,041 | 5,726 |
| One offgrants | 2,149 | 2,935 |
| Food bank | 1,088 | 1,507 |
| 58,179 | 93,462 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Bible reading fellowship/bookstall | 268 | 105 |
| Magazine sales | 472 | 474 |
| Church hail lettings | 13,672 | 15,231 |
| Chatterton hall and house lettings | 33,166 | 33,595 |
| 47,578 | 49,405 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Rent received | 4,350 | 1,875 |
| Interest and dividends | 17,912 | 15,048 |
| 22,262 | 16,923 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Fees for weddings and funerals | 1,448 | 853 |
| Diocesan fees | (47) | 47 |
| Flowers | - | - |
| Vergers Fees | (40) | 40 |
| 1,361 | 940 | |
| Totalincomeresources | 129,380 | 160,730 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
| Publicity | - | - |
| Giving envelopes | - | - |
| Fundraising costs | - | - |
| Publicity | 21 | 189 |
| 21 | 189 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Church mission society | 162 | 164 |
| Mission to seafarers | 219 | 335 |
| Malawi fund | 162 | 180 |
| Bible society | 162 | 106 |
| Children’s society Birmingham City Mission |
144 162 |
296 114 |
| Other charities | - | 301 |
| JMC subsidy refunds | - | - |
| Diocesan parish share | 39,830 | 39,830 |
| Support staffcosts | 5,225 | 4,750 |
| Parish administrator salary and pension | 11,262 | 10,290 |
| Parish administration | - | - |
| Incumbent expenses | 411 | 434 |
| Vicarage upkeep | 1,420 | 1,864 |
| Pastoral staffand youth worker | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Mission and outreach | 66 | 29 |
| Food bank cost | 2,735 | 2,947 |
| Coffee shop costs | - | 154 |
| Church insurance | 3,330 | 3,263 |
| Church maintenance | 3,002 | 568 |
| Cost ofworship services | 1,683 | 1,712 |
| Church offexpenses | 1,873 | 1,939 |
| Church flowers | 640 | 382 |
| Bank charges | 309 | 300 |
| Upkeep ofchurchyard | 6,245 | 6,495 |
| Visiting speakers and locums | - | - |
| Church utilities — gas | 3,879 | 5,969 |
| Church utilities — electric | 713 | 1,029 |
| Church utilities — water | 149 | 160 |
| Magazine printing | 859 | 932 |
| Editorial expenses | 52 | 50 |
| Bookstall and bible reading fellowship | 259 | 242 |
| Magazine postage | 213 | 169 |
| Hallutilities—gas | 12,073 | 13,770 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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|Hall|utilities —|electricity|4,790|4,035|
|Hall|utilities — water|694|634|
|Hall|cleaning|4,336|3,964|
|Hall|repairs|and|maintenance|5,592|4,081|
|Hall|insurance|1,698|2,755|
|Chatterton|hall|maintenance|2,759|5,045|
|Chatterton|hall|and|house|cleaning|7,827|8,842|
|Chatterton|hall|and|house|1,502|380|
|Independent examination|fee|960|1,756|
|Major|repairs|to church|hall|-|23,984|
|Major|repairs|to|church|yard|127,658|23,275|
|Major|works|to|church|-|432|
|258,555|181,408|
|Support|Costs|
|Other|
|Sundries|-|299|
|Professional|fees|-|-|
|-|299|
|Total|resources|expended|258,576|181,896|
|Net expenditure|before|gains and|losses|(129,196)|(21,166)|
|Realised|recognised|gains and|losses|
|Realised|gains/(losses)|on|fixed|asset|investments|2,963|4,931|
|Net expenditure|(126,233)|(16,235)|
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