## 2025 

## Annual Report 




The Parish Church of the Ascension, Hall Green **CHARITY NUMBER 1133810** 



**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: 

- Worship, prayer, and education in the gospel. 

- Provision of community spaces. 

- Mission and outreach work. 

- Partnership initiatives with other local charities, church hall users, fellow churches and others. 

- Pastoral care for people living in the parish; and 

- 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 18[th] May 2025 and 17[th] May 2026. 

## **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 continued and outstanding dedication to God’s service as he leads worship, mission and outreach and gives pastoral care to all who need it. 

We thank Pauline Price, our churchwarden, for her dedication and hard work over the past five years. We also acknowledge the vital contributions made by lay readers, our treasurer, PCC Secretary, all those who  coordinate and undertake aspects of our mission and outreach work and those who perform important  tasks  ‘behind  the  scenes’.   We  would  also  like  to  thank  Martine  Whitmore,  our  Parish Administrator, for her continued contribution to the life of our church. 

The Electoral Roll was renewed between the dates of 20[th] April and 2[nd] May 2025. After the revision, the number of persons on the Roll is 77, down from 83: 12 are resident within the parish boundary – down from 14, and 65 are non-resident – down from 69 last year.   One person is on the Roll of two parishes. 

The past year has sadly seen the passing of more long-standing members of our Church family, including Eleanor (Irene) Sharp. 

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Shortly before the publication of this Annual Report, our Director of Music and Vice Chair of the PCC, Clive Jones passed away. Clive made a huge contribution to the worship and mission of the Ascension over more than 50 years, first becoming organist and choir master in 1972. He founded Hall Green Child Contact Centre in 2011 and was chair and driving force of the company thereafter. He served as church warden for 5 years and did an enormous amount of work during that time and afterwards on property matters, including bringing major repairs to the churchyard wall to fruition. Everyone who knew Clive will greatly miss him for his musical gifts, quiet dedication, knowledge, wisdom, enthusiasm and quick wit. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. 

## **Worship and Prayer** 

Services are held at 8.30am (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 on Sunday. 

A service of Holy Communion continues to be held each Sunday afternoon at 4pm in Arabic. 

We would like to thank our small, dedicated choir for their continued contribution to our worship. 

We continue to welcome some new worshippers but overall congregations remain smaller than prior to the Covid Pandemic.  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 and we were encouraged to have a number of baptisms in 2025. Funeral services allow friends and family to express their grief and give thanks for the life now complete,  commending  the  person  into  God's  keeping. We  also  hold  twice  yearly  Services  of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for those we love who have died.  These are important as a public way to remember loved ones, and an expression of pastoral care, as we keep in contact with those who have lost loved ones. 

On 29[th] June 2025, we had a service to mark Volunteering Sunday, giving thanks for the many volunteers whose work is essential to the mission and ministry of our church. 

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. 

Sunday School operates at the 10am service on 3 Sundays a month (apart from August, Bank Holidays and major festivals). We have 8 children between the ages of 3 and 11 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, based on the values of creativity, hospitality, celebration and being Christ-centred for all ages. There were 5 Messy Church sessions in 2025 exploring the following topics: the Last Supper, Who is God? Who is the Holy Spirit? A New Direction through Baptism and Peacemakers. We also had a session for volunteers on 1[st] February 2025, to renew the vision for Messy Church and encourage our volunteers. We need more people to help with Messy Church - 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. 

## **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 2025, 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. 

In 2025, Rev. Canon Nejib Boumenjel took over the chair of CTHG from Rev. Canon Martin Stephenson, who retired in August 2025 after 27 years as vicar of St. Peter’s Church. 

All members of CTHG were saddened by the death of Father Paul Johnson of St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church in August 2025; Father Paul was committed to the Church playing a role at the heart of the community and a very active supporter of CTHG. In addition, Rev Michael Dodd (St Peter’s Church) died in March 2026; he was a firm supporter of CTHG and all ecumenical initiatives over many years. 

A programme of joint events has included: 

- A joint service held at the Church of the Ascension on Sunday 28[th] January 2026, 

- The  Lent  Course  put  together  by  Blair  Kessler  and  Keith  Dennis  from  Hall  Green  United Community Church based on materials from Roots. 

- The World Day of Prayer Service held on the first Friday in March, part of a wave of prayer moving across the world. 

- The Walk of Witness on Good Friday. 

Those planning the World Day of Prayer service would welcome the involvement of others in planning and preparing for this service; please speak to Pauline Price for more information if you are interested. 

## **Foodbank** 

During the 12 months to 31[st] March 2026, we saw 1,118 clients at our Friday afternoon sessions collecting food on behalf of 1,513 adults and 800 children. Whilst the overall number is similar to previous years, recent numbers are showing a small decrease in demand. This is likely to be due to initiatives introduced by Narthex that try to alleviate the emergency provision of a foodbank parcel. 

As always, we could not operate without the continued dedication of our large team of volunteers. Unlike some other Satellites Foodbanks, we are mainly left to run our Friday afternoons without interference, perhaps a sign that we are doing things well. 

## **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 2025, Clair Ellinor hosted a ‘big brekkie’ in aid of Christian Aid. 

## **Heritage Open Day** 

On Saturday 13[th] September 2025, 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 2pm. The aim is to provide a low-cost snack and friendship for members of our local community. The coffee shop is now registered as a warm space. Our volunteer team has reduced in size in recent times and new volunteers are always very welcome. 

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The Monday Club programme was a full one in 2025 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 and cream tea at the end of May, ‘party time’ with Christmas cake and nibbles at the end of November and we were delighted to have the enthusiastic Lakey Lane School choir sing Christmas songs to us. 

There were some excellent speakers, including Penny Wagg and Mark Townsend telling us about the work of our Food Bank. We had a talk about life in the Police Force from the 1960s; learned about what it was like having a Ukrainian family to stay; what happened in Soho in 1826 at Boulton and Watt when the chief cashier was found with his fingers in the till; a very positive talk about living in Pakistan as a mission partner family; and heard about the founding of Brainhouse Academy in Kenya. 

As usual, we had musical entertainment from the Gilbert and Sullivan Savoyards and sang popular songs along with the ‘Northern Star Arts Ukulele Group’. There is always such a varied programme and anyone is welcome to come, whether regularly or not, to any of the sessions (or the lunches) to enjoy a relaxed time of fellowship, entertainment and refreshments. 

Average attendance in 2025 was only 11 regular members and it is impossible to break even without charging ‘subs’ above what might be considered ‘value for money’ on those occasions when we don’t have ‘outside entertainment’. The deficit for the year was almost £230 and the considerable funds in the bank  had  to  be  used  to  cover  the  shortfall.  Monday  Club  has  always  provided  a  good  mix  of entertainment, and the social aspect has been appreciated by all who attend. 

Sadly, this will be our last year as it is no longer viable for us to continue. So, in 2026 we have agreed not to pay ‘subs’ but just use up the bank reserves to cover room hire and speakers and, at the end of the year, anything remaining in the bank will be given to the Food Bank. 

Monday Club started in 1969, and I should like to thank all our loyal members and all those who have helped run the club in the 12 years since I joined, in 2014, when I retired. 

## _Anthea Tinline_ 

## **Partnerships** 

Activities undertaken by other organisations with strong links to The Ascension are described below. 

## Hall Green Churches Child Contact Centre 

The year 2025, and the first three months of 2026, has been another 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, although there have been fewer morning sessions, due to a shortage of uptake. Sessions at the North Solihull Centre take place on alternate Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm.  North Solihull Centre is now in its fourth year of operation at the Connection Church Centre, Cooks Lane, Kingshurst and this arrangement continues to work well. 

In the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026 there were 14 new families (27 children) at Hall Green and 8 families (15 children) at North Solihull. The total number of families using the centres was 32 (56 children) at Hall Green, and 11 (15 children) at North Solihull. 

The new PATHFINDER scheme now in use by the family courts in Birmingham is designed to make the court process quicker, more efficient and more child focussed. This could be one reason why we are seeing slightly fewer referrals coming our way. We also still receive a number of self-referrals and some from social services. 

There are currently 30 volunteers at Hall Green (including the Trustees) and 10 at North Solihull. 

In the financial year 2025/26, grants were awarded by ‘We Are All Making A Difference’ Charitable Trust (£1,000), Ministry of Justice (£5,000), and Grantham Yorke Trust (£5,000).  In addition, there was income from donations and registration fees. 

Clair Doyle, our referrals coordinator has been in post since September 2024. She works closely with Frances Hooper dealing with the day to day running of the Centres, with respect, in particular, to the families  and  volunteers.  Clair’s  commitment,  understanding,  fairness  and  compassion  is  very  much 

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appreciated by all the families. The Centres could not operate without the commitment of our Team Leaders and volunteer support workers; who are always willing to go the extra mile. They are a fantastic team - many thanks to them for all they do. 

Sincere thanks are due also to the directors and trustees who form the management team – Revd Canon Nejib Boumenjel, David Andrews, Frances Hooper, Revd Ian Crockford, and Sarah Ali.  Sarah was our referrals coordinator from 2019 – 2024 and last year happily agreed to join the management team. She is a most welcome and highly regarded new member. 

On a personal note, due to the recent illness and very sad passing of Clive Jones, I have been asked to provide this report on behalf of the Hall Green and North Solihull Child Contact Centres. He was the Chair of the company since its inauguration, some 15 years ago, and has worked quietly and tirelessly ever since to keep everything running smoothly. Nothing ever seemed too much for him and he was never shy of dealing with difficult situations. He will be deeply missed. 

_Frances Hooper, Centre Manager, Director and Trustee._ 

## 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. 

We supported 68 young people in 2025 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 young people with emotional, social and mental health needs identified by pastoral staff in Hall Green Secondary School and  Christchurch CofE Academy, Yardley Wood. In September 2025, we began to work in a third school, Wheelers Lane Technology College. 

We also run the ‘Just Chill’ youth group weekly in term time. This group has 24 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. 

An annual residential visit 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. 

_Kim Meadows, Chair, Hall Green Youth_ 

## **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 5 times between June 2025 and April 2026. 

A PCC Away Day was also held on 8[th] November 2025 at St Swithin’s, Barston, providing a valuable opportunity to spend time together reflecting on how we are doing in our mission and ministry. 

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. 

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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 £6,591. Income, from regular planned and one-off donations, was £44,128 including £7,983 from Gift Aid. A further £23,479 was received from various investments. In total, receipts to unrestricted funds totalled £69,790 

£76,382 was spent from unrestricted funds towards our Christian ministry, including £42,000 towards the Diocesan Parish Share Request. 

At the end of the year General (unrestricted) Funds stood at £104,562 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The PCC maintains a Reserve Policy; the cash balances held in unrestricted funds more than satisfy the target amount of £57,000. The Policy was reviewed by the PCC on 23[rd] April 2026. 

_Jon Meadows_ 

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## **Church of the Ascension Annual Property Report** 

This report covers the period 18[th] May 2025 to 17[th] May 2026, the date of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 

## **Church** 

The North and South Transept door were repaired in June (£1,300+£260 VAT). More work was required on the South door including replacement of one lower panel with hard wood to match the original panels. All the painted exterior doors to the church were redecorated in August (£960). 

A faculty has been sought for the restoration work on the 1728 Sun Dial, as funding for this has been generously donated by the family of Ted and Pam Holt. The submission is still under consideration with the Diocesan Advisory Committee as other bodies have had to be consulted. 

The QQI report recommended remediating the damp plasterwork in the porch entrance and investigating safety requirements for the continuing use of the west gallery. No final decision has yet been reached on these. 

The PCC is mindful that the cast iron guttering and downpipes need redecorating and there is high level work required on both the brickwork and masonry. We do not, at present, have the funds to cover this. 

## **Churchyard** 

Further repointing of the churchyard walls and the replacement of some coping stones is still required should funds become available. At present the walls remain a low risk / priority. 

Removal of the cherry tree stump and surface basal roots took place in April 2026 (£900) in the hope that this might reduce the risk to the other trees. There was much evidence of armillaria infection (tree-killing honey fungus). 

The display of flowers and tree blossom, especially in the springtime, continue to be much appreciated by the neighbourhood. We continue to manage the churchyard for its heritage, for wildlife and as an amenity to be enjoyed by all. 

_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 2025 – 31[st] December 2025** 

This is the sixth 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 2025, the Charity sought to benefit: 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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. 

## **Financial Review** 

Income from Hall Lettings was £43,700, approximately £3,000 lower than in 2024. There has been much work in trying to fill the hours that were previously taken by the Play Group, with some success. 

However, overall expenditure remained as in previous years, resulting in a deficit of £4,100 for the year. The Charity is now in deficit to the tune of £20,700. This is ultimately underwritten by the General Funds of the church and, as such, is continuing to limit the investment income that could otherwise be enjoyed. 

In September 2025, the PCC agreed a number of measures with the aim of increasing income and reducing expenditure. It is also expected that an upcoming renewal of energy contracts will see a significant fall in costs, although this will not be reflected fully until the latter part of 2026. 

## **Property Report** 

## Church Hall and Coffee Lounge 

New thermostatic controls were fitted in the Church Hall (£342) bringing a small improvement in controlling the gas heating. 

The large fire exit door to the rear of the hall had to be replaced. A new door made to measure and painted cost £854.75, the work was kindly carried out by a church member. 

There were repairs to the separate disabled toilet, and its drainage (January 2026) with redecoration required once the weather improves. 

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Chatterton Hall and 93b School Road 

Water ingress from the roof into the kitchen of Chatterton Hall was investigated by ABRS Roofing. The age of the flat roof meant that three of the eight large coping stones needed replacing and all were removed and re-laid over waterproof bitumen, in addition to re-felting the roof, at a total cost of £3,120 incl. £520 VAT. (January 2026) 

## General 

Patrol Alarms carried out their routine service of the intercom and door pad entry systems in October 2025. Warmingtons Heating and Plumbing carried out Gas Safety inspections on all five boilers in November. Fire Safety inspections were carried out in April and October 2025. All fire extinguishers across the site were checked in December 2025. PAT testing across the site was slightly delayed but undertaken in January 2026 

The insurance for the church and halls has been renewed with Ecclesiastical Insurance (Parish Plus). The premium for 2025/6 was £6,799.94 including tax. 

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## **Registered Charity Number:  1133810** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **FOR** 

## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

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|Report of the Trustees|1 to 3|
|Independent Examiner’s Report|4 to 5|
|Statement of Financial Activities|6|
|Balance Sheet|7|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|8 to 13|
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|14 to 16|





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## **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 2025** 

The Trustees present their report for the purposes of Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011 for the year ended 31 December 2025. 

## **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 2025, the charity sought to benefit: 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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 General Funds of the Church showed a deficit of income over expenditure of £6,591. Income, from regular planned and one-off donations, was £44,128 including £7,983 from Gift Aid. A further £23,479 was received from various investments. In total, receipts to unrestricted funds totalled £69,790 

£76,382 was spent from unrestricted funds towards our Christian ministry, including £42,000 towards the Diocesan Parish Share Request. 

At the end of the year General (unrestricted) Funds stood at £104,562 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The PCC maintains a Reserve Policy; the cash balances held in unrestricted funds more than satisfy the target amount of £57,000. The Policy was reviewed by the PCC on 23[rd] April 2026. 

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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 8JQ 

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## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

**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 

28-04-2026 Approved by order of the board of trustees on                         and signed on its behalf by: 

_______________ 

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 2025, 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: 

- examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- 

   - 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 

- 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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**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **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: 

- 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

   - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 

- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

J Carty FCA FCCA Thomas & Young Limited Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors 


Carleton House 266 – 268 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 3AD 

Dated: 

28-04-2026 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**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 2025** 

|**Notes**<br>**Income and**<br>**Endowments From**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>2<br>Investment income<br>3<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable activities<br>Other<br>**Total**<br>Net gains/(losses) on<br>investments<br>**NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME**<br>Transfers between funds<br>10<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**RECONCILIATION OF**<br>**FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED**<br>**FORWARD**<br> <br>|**General**<br>**Fund**<br>**£**<br>44,593<br>1,156<br>563<br>23,479<br>_______<br>**69,791**<br>_______<br>399<br>80,224<br>300<br>_______<br>**80,923**<br>_______<br>728<br>_______<br>(10,404)<br>1,989<br>_______<br>**(8,415)**<br>_______<br>**162,977**<br>_______<br>**154,562**<br>_______|**2025**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Total**<br>**Fund**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>13,096<br>57,689<br>-<br>1,156<br>41,691<br>42,254<br>-<br>23,479<br>_______<br>_______<br>**54,787**<br>**124,578**<br>_______<br>_______<br>-<br>399<br>57,517<br>137,741<br>-<br>300<br>_______<br>_______<br>**57,517**<br>**138,440**<br>_______<br>_______<br>1,554<br>2,282<br>_______<br>_______<br>(1,176)<br>(11,580)<br>(1,989)<br>-<br>_______<br>_______<br>**(3,165)**<br>**(11,580)**<br>_______<br>_______<br>**189,018**<br>**351,995**<br>_______<br>_______<br>**185,853 340,415**<br>_______ _______|**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>58,179<br>1,361<br>47,578<br>22,262<br>_______<br>129,380<br>_______<br>21<br>258,555<br>-<br>_______<br>258,576<br>_______<br>2,963<br>_______<br>(126,233)<br>-<br>_______<br>(126,233)<br>_______<br>478,228<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______|
|---|---|---|---|



The notes form part of these financial statements 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

|**2025**<br>**General Restricted**<br>**Total**<br>**Fund**<br>**Fund**<br>**Funds**<br>**Notes**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Investments<br>6<br>8,340<br>198,715<br>207,055<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Debtors<br>7<br>4,618<br>2,759<br>7,377<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>142,762<br>(13,140)<br>129,622<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**147,380**<br>**(10,381) 136,999**<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one<br>year<br>8<br>(1,158)<br>(2,481)<br>(3,639)<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>**146,222**<br>**(12,862) 133,360**<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS**<br>**CURRENT LIABILITIES**<br>154,562<br>185,853<br>340,415<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**154,562**<br>**185,853**<br>**340,415**<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**FUNDS**<br>General fund<br>10<br>154,562<br>Restricted funds<br>11<br>185,853<br>_______<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>**340,415**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>241,346<br>7,403<br>107,396<br>_______<br>114,799<br>(4,150)<br>_______<br>110,649<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______<br>162,977<br>189,018<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______|
|---|---|



The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on     28-04-2026 and were signed on its behalf by: 


J Meadows – Trustee 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**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 2025** 

## 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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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**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 2025** 

## 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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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## 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.<br>**OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**<br>Bible reading fellowship/bookstall<br>Magazine sales<br>Church hall lettings<br>Chatterton hall and house lettings<br>3.<br>**INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Rent received<br>Interest and dividends|**2025**<br>**£**<br>229<br>333<br>22,812<br>18,880<br>_______<br>**42,254**<br>_______<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>4,550<br>18,929<br>_______<br>**23,479**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**£**<br>268<br>472<br>13,672<br>33,166<br>_______<br>47,578<br>_______<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>4,350<br>17,912<br>_______<br>22,262<br>_______|
|---|---|---|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## 4. **TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

|<br>Trustee remuneration<br> <br>Trustee expenses|**2025**<br>**£**<br>5,656<br> <br>-<br>_______<br>**5,656**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**£**<br>5,225<br>-<br>_______<br>**5,225**<br>_______|
|---|---|---|



## 5. **COMPARITIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

||**General**|**Restricted**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Fund**|**Fund**|**Funds**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENT FROM**||||
|Donations and legacies|52,793|5,386|58,179|
|**Charitable activities**||||
|Charitable activities|1,408|(47)|1,361|
|Other trading activities|740|46,838|47,578|
|Investment income|22,262|-|22,262|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**Total**|**77,203**|**52,177**|**129,380**|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**EXPENDITURE ON**||||
|Raising funds|21|-|21|
|**Charitable activities**||||
|Charitable activities|162,696|95,859|258,555|
|Other|-|-|-|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**Total**|**162,717**|**95,859**|**258,576**|
||_______|_______|_______|
|Net gains on investments|542|2,421|2,963|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**|(84,972)|(41,261)|(126,233)|
|**Transfers between funds**|-|-|-|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**Net movement in funds**|**(84,972)**|**(41,261)**|**(126,233)**|
|**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**||||
|Total funds brought forward|247,949|230,279|478,228|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED**||||
|**FORWARD**|**162,977**|**189,018**|**351,995**|
||_______|_______|_______|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## 6. **FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS** 

|**FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**||
|---|---|
||**Unlisted**|
||**investments**|
||**£**|
|**MARKET VALUE**||
|At 1 January 2025|241,346|
|Disposals|(36,573)|
|Revaluations<br>|2,282|
||_______|
|At 31 December 2025|**207,055**|
||_______|



There were no investment assets outside the UK. 

## 7. **DEBTORS:  AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|**2025**<br>**£**<br>Gift aid receivable<br>2,309<br>Prepayments<br>5,068<br>_______<br>**7,377**<br>_______<br>8.<br>**CREDITORS:  AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 9)<br>-<br>Trade creditors<br>3,639<br>_______<br>**3,639**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**£**<br>2,444<br>4,959<br>_______<br>7,403<br>_______|
|---|---|
||**2024**<br>**£**<br>-<br>4,150<br>_______<br>4,150<br>_______|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## 10. **RESTRICTED FUNDS** 

||**Balance**|||||**Balance**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**1 Jan**|<br>|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**Investment**|**31 Dec**|
||**2025**|<br>**Transfers**|<br>**Resources**|**Expended**|**Profits**|**2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|House - Assisted Clergy|197,011|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>1,554|198,565|
|Charity Giving|-|<br>-|<br>1,089|(1,089)|<br>-|-|
|Chellingworth Memorial fund|1,400|<br>-|<br>-|(855)|<br>-|545|
|Choir Fund|324|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>-|324|
|Coffee Shop|250|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>-|250|
|Fabric Repair Fund|771|<br>-|<br>6,310|(4,535)|<br>-|2,546|
|Flower Fund|(386)|<br>-|<br>433|(283)|<br>-|(236)|
|Food Bank|2,540|<br>-|<br>3,474|(2,957)|<br>-|3,057|
|Halls Fund|(14,574)|<br>(1,989)|<br>43,691|(47,798)|<br>-|(20,670)|
|Monday Club Funds|1,682|<br>-|<br>(210)|-|<br>-|1,472|
||||||||
||189,018|(1,989)|54,787|(57,517)|1,554|185,853|



## 11. **UNRESTRICTED FUNDS** 

||**Balance**|||||**Balance**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**1 Jan**|<br>|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**Investment**|**31 Dec**|
||**2025**|<br>**Transfers**|<br>**Resources**|**Expended**|**Profits**|**2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|General Fund|110,424|<br>1,989|<br>69,791|(78,370)|<br>728|104,562|
|Fabric Repair Fund|2,553|<br>-|<br>-|(2,553)|-|-|
|Parish Mission Support Fund|50,000|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>-|50,000|
||||||||
||162,977|1,989|69,791|(80,923)|728|154,562|



## 12. **RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025. 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**|||
|**Donations and legacies**|||
|Gift aided – envelopes|473|941|
|Gift aided – BGC|23,249|22,352|
|NTE envelopes|-|6|
|NTE BGC|3,730|5,275|
|Cash collections|4,827|4,664|
|Contactless donations|3,880|3,297|
|Donations – in memoriam|325|365|
|Sundry donations|405|490|
|Christmas gift to the church|934|1,390|
|Flowers fund donations|95|30|
|Coffee shop|-|929|
|Monday club|(210)|(329)|
|Other donations|330|20|
|Monthly charity – gift aided|856|759|
|Monthly charity – not gift aided|-|50|
|Gift aid recovered|8,737|8,662|
|Legacies|5,000|-|
|Recurring grants|2,950|6,041|
|One off grants|1,000|2,149|
|Food bank|1,108|1,088|
||_______|_______|
||57,689|58,179|
|**Other trading activities**|||
|Bible reading fellowship/bookstall|229|268|
|Magazine sales|333|472|
|Church hall lettings|22,812|13,672|
|Chatterton hall and house lettings|18,880|33,166|
||_______|_______|
||42,254|47,578|
|**Investment income**|||
|Rent received|4,550|4,350|
|Interest and dividends|18,929|17,912|
||_______|_______|
||23,479|22,262|
|**Charitable activities**|||
|Fees for weddings and funerals|1,156|1,448|
|Diocesan fees|-|(47)|
|Flowers|-|-|
|Vergers Fees|-|(40)|
||_______|_______|
||1,156|1,361|
||_______|_______|
|**Total income resources**|**124,578**|129,380|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|**EXPENDITURE**|||
|**Raising donations and legacies**|||
|Giving envelopes|-|-|
|Fundraising costs|-|-|
|Publicity|399|21|
||_______|_______|
||399|21|
|**Charitable activities**|||
|Church mission society|176|162|
|Mission to seafarers|171|219|
|Malawi fund|176|162|
|Bible society|176|162|
|Children’s society|213|144|
|Birmingham City Mission|176|162|
|Other charities|-|-|
|JMC subsidy refunds|-|-|
|Diocesan parish share|42,000|39,830|
|Support staff costs|5,656|5,225|
|Parish administrator salary and pension|12,276|11,262|
|Incumbent expenses|409|411|
|Vicarage upkeep|1,553|1,420|
|Pastoral staff and youth worker|3,500|3,500|
|Mission and outreach|140|66|
|Food bank cost|2,957|2,735|
|Coffee shop costs|-|-|
|Church insurance|3,412|3,330|
|Church maintenance|3,971|3,002|
|Cost of worship services|1,131|1,683|
|Church off expenses|1,761|1,873|
|Church flowers|283|640|
|Bank charges|378|309|
|Upkeep of churchyard|4,209|6,245|
|Visiting speakers and locums|-|-|
|Church utilities – gas|3,185|3,879|
|Church utilities – electric|1,890|713|
|Church utilities – water|(80)|149|
|Magazine printing|844|859|
|Editorial expenses|53|52|
|Bookstall and bible reading fellowship|272|259|
|Magazine postage|76|213|
|Hall utilities – gas|10,868|12,073|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|Hall utilities – electricity|4,096|4,790|
|Hall utilities – water|923|694|
|Hall cleaning|5,491|4,336|
|Hall repairs and maintenance|5,131|5,592|
|Hall insurance|1,740|1,698|
|Chatterton hall maintenance|1,597|2,759|
|Chatterton hall and house cleaning|7,234|7,827|
|Chatterton hall and house|1,539|1,502|
|Independent examination fee|1,070|960|
|Major repairs to church hall|-|-|
|Major repairs to church yard|7,087|127,658|
|Major works to church|-|-|
||_______|_______|
||**137,741**|258,555|
|**Support Costs**|||
|**Other**|||
|Sundries|300|-|
|Professional fees|-|-|
||_______|_______|
||300|-|
||_______|_______|
|Total resources expended|**138,440**|258,576|
||_______|_______|
|**Net expenditure before gains and losses**|(13,862)|(129,196)|
|**Realised recognised gains and losses**|||
|Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments|2,282|2,963|
||_______|_______|
|**Net expenditure**|**(11,580)**|(126,233)|
||_______|_______|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

## **Registered Charity Number:  1133810** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **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 of the Trustees|1 to 3|
|Independent Examiner’s Report|4 to 5|
|Statement of Financial Activities|6|
|Balance Sheet|7|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|8 to 13|
|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|14 to 16|





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## **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 2025** 

The Trustees present their report for the purposes of Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011 for the year ended 31 December 2025. 

## **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 2025, the charity sought to benefit: 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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 General Funds of the Church showed a deficit of income over expenditure of £6,591. Income, from regular planned and one-off donations, was £44,128 including £7,983 from Gift Aid. A further £23,479 was received from various investments. In total, receipts to unrestricted funds totalled £69,790 

£76,382 was spent from unrestricted funds towards our Christian ministry, including £42,000 towards the Diocesan Parish Share Request. 

At the end of the year General (unrestricted) Funds stood at £104,562 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The PCC maintains a Reserve Policy; the cash balances held in unrestricted funds more than satisfy the target amount of £57,000. The Policy was reviewed by the PCC on 23[rd] April 2026. 

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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 8JQ 

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## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

**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 

28-04-2026 Approved by order of the board of trustees on                         and signed on its behalf by: 

_______________ 

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 2025, 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: 

- examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- 

   - 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 

- 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: 

- 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

   - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 

- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

J Carty FCA FCCA Thomas & Young Limited Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors 


Carleton House 266 – 268 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 3AD 

Dated: 

28-04-2026 

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## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

|**Notes**<br>**Income and**<br>**Endowments From**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>2<br>Investment income<br>3<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable activities<br>Other<br>**Total**<br>Net gains/(losses) on<br>investments<br>**NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME**<br>Transfers between funds<br>10<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**RECONCILIATION OF**<br>**FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED**<br>**FORWARD**<br> <br>|**General**<br>**Fund**<br>**£**<br>44,593<br>1,156<br>563<br>23,479<br>_______<br>**69,791**<br>_______<br>399<br>80,224<br>300<br>_______<br>**80,923**<br>_______<br>728<br>_______<br>(10,404)<br>1,989<br>_______<br>**(8,415)**<br>_______<br>**162,977**<br>_______<br>**154,562**<br>_______|**2025**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Total**<br>**Fund**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>13,096<br>57,689<br>-<br>1,156<br>41,691<br>42,254<br>-<br>23,479<br>_______<br>_______<br>**54,787**<br>**124,578**<br>_______<br>_______<br>-<br>399<br>57,517<br>137,741<br>-<br>300<br>_______<br>_______<br>**57,517**<br>**138,440**<br>_______<br>_______<br>1,554<br>2,282<br>_______<br>_______<br>(1,176)<br>(11,580)<br>(1,989)<br>-<br>_______<br>_______<br>**(3,165)**<br>**(11,580)**<br>_______<br>_______<br>**189,018**<br>**351,995**<br>_______<br>_______<br>**185,853 340,415**<br>_______ _______|**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>58,179<br>1,361<br>47,578<br>22,262<br>_______<br>129,380<br>_______<br>21<br>258,555<br>-<br>_______<br>258,576<br>_______<br>2,963<br>_______<br>(126,233)<br>-<br>_______<br>(126,233)<br>_______<br>478,228<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______|
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The notes form part of these financial statements 

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## **BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

|**2025**<br>**General Restricted**<br>**Total**<br>**Fund**<br>**Fund**<br>**Funds**<br>**Notes**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Investments<br>6<br>8,340<br>198,715<br>207,055<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Debtors<br>7<br>4,618<br>2,759<br>7,377<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>142,762<br>(13,140)<br>129,622<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**147,380**<br>**(10,381) 136,999**<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one<br>year<br>8<br>(1,158)<br>(2,481)<br>(3,639)<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>**146,222**<br>**(12,862) 133,360**<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS**<br>**CURRENT LIABILITIES**<br>154,562<br>185,853<br>340,415<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**154,562**<br>**185,853**<br>**340,415**<br>_______<br>_______<br>_______<br>**FUNDS**<br>General fund<br>10<br>154,562<br>Restricted funds<br>11<br>185,853<br>_______<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>**340,415**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**Total**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>241,346<br>7,403<br>107,396<br>_______<br>114,799<br>(4,150)<br>_______<br>110,649<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______<br>162,977<br>189,018<br>_______<br>351,995<br>_______|
|---|---|



The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on     28-04-2026 and were signed on its behalf by: 


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 2025** 

## 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 2025** 

## 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 2025** 

## 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.<br>**OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**<br>Bible reading fellowship/bookstall<br>Magazine sales<br>Church hall lettings<br>Chatterton hall and house lettings<br>3.<br>**INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Rent received<br>Interest and dividends|**2025**<br>**£**<br>229<br>333<br>22,812<br>18,880<br>_______<br>**42,254**<br>_______<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>4,550<br>18,929<br>_______<br>**23,479**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**£**<br>268<br>472<br>13,672<br>33,166<br>_______<br>47,578<br>_______<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>4,350<br>17,912<br>_______<br>22,262<br>_______|
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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## 4. **TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

|<br>Trustee remuneration<br> <br>Trustee expenses|**2025**<br>**£**<br>5,656<br> <br>-<br>_______<br>**5,656**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**£**<br>5,225<br>-<br>_______<br>**5,225**<br>_______|
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## 5. **COMPARITIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

||**General**|**Restricted**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Fund**|**Fund**|**Funds**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENT FROM**||||
|Donations and legacies|52,793|5,386|58,179|
|**Charitable activities**||||
|Charitable activities|1,408|(47)|1,361|
|Other trading activities|740|46,838|47,578|
|Investment income|22,262|-|22,262|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**Total**|**77,203**|**52,177**|**129,380**|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**EXPENDITURE ON**||||
|Raising funds|21|-|21|
|**Charitable activities**||||
|Charitable activities|162,696|95,859|258,555|
|Other|-|-|-|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**Total**|**162,717**|**95,859**|**258,576**|
||_______|_______|_______|
|Net gains on investments|542|2,421|2,963|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**|(84,972)|(41,261)|(126,233)|
|**Transfers between funds**|-|-|-|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**Net movement in funds**|**(84,972)**|**(41,261)**|**(126,233)**|
|**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**||||
|Total funds brought forward|247,949|230,279|478,228|
||_______|_______|_______|
|**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED**||||
|**FORWARD**|**162,977**|**189,018**|**351,995**|
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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## 6. **FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS** 

|**FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**||
|---|---|
||**Unlisted**|
||**investments**|
||**£**|
|**MARKET VALUE**||
|At 1 January 2025|241,346|
|Disposals|(36,573)|
|Revaluations<br>|2,282|
||_______|
|At 31 December 2025|**207,055**|
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There were no investment assets outside the UK. 

## 7. **DEBTORS:  AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|**2025**<br>**£**<br>Gift aid receivable<br>2,309<br>Prepayments<br>5,068<br>_______<br>**7,377**<br>_______<br>8.<br>**CREDITORS:  AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 9)<br>-<br>Trade creditors<br>3,639<br>_______<br>**3,639**<br>_______|**2024**<br>**£**<br>2,444<br>4,959<br>_______<br>7,403<br>_______|
|---|---|
||**2024**<br>**£**<br>-<br>4,150<br>_______<br>4,150<br>_______|



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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## 10. **RESTRICTED FUNDS** 

||**Balance**|||||**Balance**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**1 Jan**|<br>|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**Investment**|**31 Dec**|
||**2025**|<br>**Transfers**|<br>**Resources**|**Expended**|**Profits**|**2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|House - Assisted Clergy|197,011|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>1,554|198,565|
|Charity Giving|-|<br>-|<br>1,089|(1,089)|<br>-|-|
|Chellingworth Memorial fund|1,400|<br>-|<br>-|(855)|<br>-|545|
|Choir Fund|324|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>-|324|
|Coffee Shop|250|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>-|250|
|Fabric Repair Fund|771|<br>-|<br>6,310|(4,535)|<br>-|2,546|
|Flower Fund|(386)|<br>-|<br>433|(283)|<br>-|(236)|
|Food Bank|2,540|<br>-|<br>3,474|(2,957)|<br>-|3,057|
|Halls Fund|(14,574)|<br>(1,989)|<br>43,691|(47,798)|<br>-|(20,670)|
|Monday Club Funds|1,682|<br>-|<br>(210)|-|<br>-|1,472|
||||||||
||189,018|(1,989)|54,787|(57,517)|1,554|185,853|



## 11. **UNRESTRICTED FUNDS** 

||**Balance**|||||**Balance**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**1 Jan**|<br>|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**Investment**|**31 Dec**|
||**2025**|<br>**Transfers**|<br>**Resources**|**Expended**|**Profits**|**2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|General Fund|110,424|<br>1,989|<br>69,791|(78,370)|<br>728|104,562|
|Fabric Repair Fund|2,553|<br>-|<br>-|(2,553)|-|-|
|Parish Mission Support Fund|50,000|<br>-|<br>-|-|<br>-|50,000|
||||||||
||162,977|1,989|69,791|(80,923)|728|154,562|



## 12. **RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025. 

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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**|||
|**Donations and legacies**|||
|Gift aided – envelopes|473|941|
|Gift aided – BGC|23,249|22,352|
|NTE envelopes|-|6|
|NTE BGC|3,730|5,275|
|Cash collections|4,827|4,664|
|Contactless donations|3,880|3,297|
|Donations – in memoriam|325|365|
|Sundry donations|405|490|
|Christmas gift to the church|934|1,390|
|Flowers fund donations|95|30|
|Coffee shop|-|929|
|Monday club|(210)|(329)|
|Other donations|330|20|
|Monthly charity – gift aided|856|759|
|Monthly charity – not gift aided|-|50|
|Gift aid recovered|8,737|8,662|
|Legacies|5,000|-|
|Recurring grants|2,950|6,041|
|One off grants|1,000|2,149|
|Food bank|1,108|1,088|
||_______|_______|
||57,689|58,179|
|**Other trading activities**|||
|Bible reading fellowship/bookstall|229|268|
|Magazine sales|333|472|
|Church hall lettings|22,812|13,672|
|Chatterton hall and house lettings|18,880|33,166|
||_______|_______|
||42,254|47,578|
|**Investment income**|||
|Rent received|4,550|4,350|
|Interest and dividends|18,929|17,912|
||_______|_______|
||23,479|22,262|
|**Charitable activities**|||
|Fees for weddings and funerals|1,156|1,448|
|Diocesan fees|-|(47)|
|Flowers|-|-|
|Vergers Fees|-|(40)|
||_______|_______|
||1,156|1,361|
||_______|_______|
|**Total income resources**|**124,578**|129,380|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|**EXPENDITURE**|||
|**Raising donations and legacies**|||
|Giving envelopes|-|-|
|Fundraising costs|-|-|
|Publicity|399|21|
||_______|_______|
||399|21|
|**Charitable activities**|||
|Church mission society|176|162|
|Mission to seafarers|171|219|
|Malawi fund|176|162|
|Bible society|176|162|
|Children’s society|213|144|
|Birmingham City Mission|176|162|
|Other charities|-|-|
|JMC subsidy refunds|-|-|
|Diocesan parish share|42,000|39,830|
|Support staff costs|5,656|5,225|
|Parish administrator salary and pension|12,276|11,262|
|Incumbent expenses|409|411|
|Vicarage upkeep|1,553|1,420|
|Pastoral staff and youth worker|3,500|3,500|
|Mission and outreach|140|66|
|Food bank cost|2,957|2,735|
|Coffee shop costs|-|-|
|Church insurance|3,412|3,330|
|Church maintenance|3,971|3,002|
|Cost of worship services|1,131|1,683|
|Church off expenses|1,761|1,873|
|Church flowers|283|640|
|Bank charges|378|309|
|Upkeep of churchyard|4,209|6,245|
|Visiting speakers and locums|-|-|
|Church utilities – gas|3,185|3,879|
|Church utilities – electric|1,890|713|
|Church utilities – water|(80)|149|
|Magazine printing|844|859|
|Editorial expenses|53|52|
|Bookstall and bible reading fellowship|272|259|
|Magazine postage|76|213|
|Hall utilities – gas|10,868|12,073|



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Docusign Envelope ID: 0274458A-D29F-4345-AA12-EF6AA19565A7 

**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM** 

## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|Hall utilities – electricity|4,096|4,790|
|Hall utilities – water|923|694|
|Hall cleaning|5,491|4,336|
|Hall repairs and maintenance|5,131|5,592|
|Hall insurance|1,740|1,698|
|Chatterton hall maintenance|1,597|2,759|
|Chatterton hall and house cleaning|7,234|7,827|
|Chatterton hall and house|1,539|1,502|
|Independent examination fee|1,070|960|
|Major repairs to church hall|-|-|
|Major repairs to church yard|7,087|127,658|
|Major works to church|-|-|
||_______|_______|
||**137,741**|258,555|
|**Support Costs**|||
|**Other**|||
|Sundries|300|-|
|Professional fees|-|-|
||_______|_______|
||300|-|
||_______|_______|
|Total resources expended|**138,440**|258,576|
||_______|_______|
|**Net expenditure before gains and losses**|(13,862)|(129,196)|
|**Realised recognised gains and losses**|||
|Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments|2,282|2,963|
||_______|_______|
|**Net expenditure**|**(11,580)**|(126,233)|
||_______|_______|



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