Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of Great Wyrley For the year ended 318t December 2025 Charty Commission registration number. 1134022 Page I
The Parochlal Church Council of Great Wyrley st Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 Chority Commi55ion registration number.. 1134022 Objectives and Artlvltles The Parochial Church Council of Great Wyrley (the PCCI has the responsibility of C¢>operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole misslon of the Church, pastoral, evangellcal, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Great Wydey. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can Involve the many groups that Ilve wlthin our parlsh. Our services and worship put faith into prartice through prayer, scrlpture, music and sacrament. Also, through non sacramental activvtiesof hospitallty and fellowshipwe alm to reach non churched members ofthe community. Our Misslon StatemÈnt Is: A ploce where oll con be chunqed by the love of Jesus ond wherefolth and ret71 life connect. Publlc Benefft Thetrusteesof the Pccare aware ofthe CharityCommis5ion'sguidanceon public benefit In The Advancement of Rellgion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to It in thelr administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Eccleslastical Parlsh of Great Wyrley it helps to promote the whole mSssion of the Church {pastoral. evangelistic, soclal and ecumenicall more effertlvely, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the publlc by: Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and splritual, moral and Intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefrt from what the Church offers; and Promotlng Christian values and servlce by members of the Church In and to thelr communitles, to the benefit of Individuals and society as a whole. Flnance Revlew Total receipts for 2025 were £192,012 which was an increase of 128% from 2024. This was due mainly to two legacies which were gratefully received by St Mark's Church. One le8acy was from the estate of the late Audrey Fones for £100,066.45 of which £30.IXJO.(XJ was for restrltted purposes while £70,066.45 Is unrestrlcted and Is being used towards the renovation of St Mark's Church Hall. The second legacy was for £1,000.00 from the estate of the late Bryan Moss and these funds were unrestricted. St Mark's School House contlnuesto be let and provided a net income of £6,115, an Increase of £662 from 2024. The lettin8 income from St Andrew5 Church also increased bv 120% to £2,760 due to a new regular weekly booking and more frequent ad hoc bookings. Tax recoverable on Gift Ald increased by 7% to £10,656. The Parish Common Fund contribution to Lichfield Diocese increased In 2025 from £45.(K(I to £47,250 and has been paid in full. Due to the re-openlng and ongoing renovations of St Marvs Church Hall, major repairs totalllng £5,667 have been spent which has increased expenditure in 2025. Page 2
The net result for the year was an excess of receipts over payments of £85.137. The cash at bank and In hand carried forward at 31 December was £135,549. Reserves Pollcv It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £24.7Crf)12024: £17.9261. It Is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was £94,66512024.' £33,873) which 15 higher than this target. The PCC are aware of this but want to keep the additional funds available to cover the cost of the ongolng refurbishment of St Mark's church hall. In addition, both St Mark's and St Andrew's are overdue a Quinquennial Inspection which may require unforeseen expenditure. The Reserves Policy will be reviewed each year by the PCC to ensure that 3 months 15 Still a reasonable target. Safeguardlng The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section S of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 Iduty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). Reportlng Serlous Incldents A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged. which result5 in or risks significant harm to the charitys beneficiaries, employees. office holders, volunteers or to others who come Snto contact wlth the charity through its work, loss of the charittys money or assets, damage to the charit¢s property or harm to the charitvs work or reputation. There were no Serious Incidents reported In 2025. Rlsk Management The Incumbent and members of the PCC carry out re8ular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policles in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including DBS checkin8 of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. Structure, Governance and Management The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity excepted from registratlon with the Charity Commlssion. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure11956} as amended that came into effect on 2nd January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules Icontalned in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwarden, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish, including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The PCC meet four times a year. Page 3
Related Parties Donations from Related Partles Donations from 22 related parties IPCC members) during the year totalled £10,67912024: £15,066). AII these donations were received without conditions. Remuneration paid to Trustees One trustee has been paid £110 monthly x 12- £1,320 for cleaning St Mark's church on a self-employed basis. No other trustees have received any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC. Expenses paid to Trustees No expenses were paid to trustees for travel or subsistence (2024: £0.00). Reference and Adrnlnlstratlve detalls There are two churches within the parish of Great Wyrley. St Mark is situated at Station Rd, Great Wyrley, Walsall WS6 6U. St Andrew Is situated at Hilton Lane, Great Wyrley Walsall, WS6 6ED. The parish Is part of the Deanery of Rugeley In the Diocese of Llchfield wlthln the Church of England. The correspondence address is: The Vicarage, I Cleves Crescent, Cheslyn Hay, Wals311, WS6 7LR Telephone No: 01922 512957 Charity Commission registration number: 1134022. PCC members who have served from 1st January 2025 until the date this report was approved were: Ex Offlclo Members The Incumbent Revd Marie Meredith (Chalr) Elizabeth Watson IRetired Lay Reader) Hazel Twyman (St Marks DCC Treasurer) Revd Morris Price {Retired) Churchwardens: Geoff Kni8ht- Parish Warden Fatmata Conteh - St Andrew's Church The following were elected as Lay Members of the Deanery Synod: St Mark's- Lillian Parry St Andrew's- Moya Baty St Mark's- Dawn Penniall (Distrlct Warden} St Andrew's- Diane Owen The followln8 were elected as Lay Members of the Parochlal Churth Council: St Mark's st Andrev/s Thomas Baylis (until 7 May 20251 Jackie Green Brenda Butler (District Warden) Sean Maloney (District Warden) Karen Green (District Warden) Melanie Maloney (From 7 May 2025 DCCIPCC Treasurer Ken Hackett (until 28 April 2026) Eve Roberts (previously known as Tracey Hall) Bill McHale Pam Wassell (District Warden) Lynne Mills (Vice Chair until 31 December 2025. Geoff Knight assumed the role from 01101/26) Krissie Yates {From 7 May 2025 DCC/pcc Secretary) Page 4
Christine Stockley (until 28 April 2026) Gemma Knight Ifrom 28 April 2026) The followlng were elerted as Lay Members of the Dlstrlrt Church Councll: St Mark's st AndreWs Glenys McHale Val Cutler Ha2el Partridge Yvonne Heath Ray Partridge (until 7 May 2025) Margaret Matthews {untll 7 May 20251 John Reynolds Names and addresses of advlsers Bank Natwest (St Andrew), 33 Park Street, Walsall WSI IER Virgin Money {St Mark). 138 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4NS Lloyds (Parish account), 3 Market Pl, Cannock WSII IBD Independent Exarnlner Ann Weitzel Approved by the PCC on 2tr rll WL and si8ned on it5 behalf by: Revd Marie Meredlth Geoff Knight fflTfflaU Page 5
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent ExamIne$ Report Report to the trustees The Parish Churches of St Mark's Great Wyrley and St Andrew's Landywood. On accounts for the year ended 2025 Charity no (if any) 1134022 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity 1.the Trust") for the year ended 3111212025. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts Sn accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Att"). I report in respect of my examinatlon of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying Out my examination, I have followed all the appllcable Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon under settion 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention in connertlon with the examination (other than that disclosed below I which glves me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concernin8 the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21x18 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Page 6
Date: 1410412025 Signed: Ann Weitiel Relevv4nt professional qualification{s) or body (if any): MA Mathematics Address: 27 Lavender Ave, Coventry CV6 IBZ Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts. directions and guidance for examiners). Page 7
Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. The accounts are well kept for both churches I would encourage the two churches to look at how they code collections and donations in particular to get consistency across both parishes. Page 8
The Parochial Church Council of Great Wyrley Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Accountlng PolScles The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. Flxed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.1012llal & {Cl of the Charltles Art 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected lat any reasonable timel. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Church Hall- The Church Hall was closed in 2019 due to asbestos bein8 found. In 2025, work was undertaken to remove the asbestos through a legacy which also enabled the upgrading of the central heating and the fitting of new double-glazed windows. Although ongoing repairs to the roof are planned for 2026, along with interior renovations. the Church Hall was opened in August 2025 for parish use. Descrlptlon of Funds Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spendin8 on the 8eneral purposes of the PCC, includlng amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves as disclosed in the trustees, annual report. Restrlcted funds comprise of two elements: al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restrlcted objects provlded In the terms of the trust or bequest. bl donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific objett for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward a5 a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually Invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest Is apportioned to Indivldual funds on an average balance basis. Endowment funds are restrirted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subjert to a discretionary powerto spend capital as income. and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. Page 9
Receipts and Payments Account Unrestrietel Designated Restricted Elldowment runds fuDds funds nds Tot•1 Prior year funds totsl funds Recolpts Donatn8 and Income fvom ¢harrtable actNths Other Ifading a¢lwities Inveslrnents Other Income Totsl r8c61pts 13S.205 10,215 8,2ts) 6,115 30,867 630 $57 67 1e6,129 10,845 8,799 6,181 59 192,012 61.271 9.909 7,180 5,519 42 159,793 98 32,121 83,87B Payments Raising funds Exp8ndltuffj on charitabkn Olhtr expenditure Total paym•nts 248 376 1,840 105,024 297 71,903 97,198 7,450 106,875 72.20S exc888 of r•¢•lpts ov•r pgym•rts b•lorn tran8f•r 0.992 24,671 85,137 11.674 Tran8ler8 Gross transfers bewn lurwJs- In Gr05S tr&n5fers behwn lurnls- out Èxc•$$ ol r•celpts over paym•nt• l)•for• ¢th•r 1108U8 2W 200 200 86.137 4,448 80.792 15281 24871 11,674 Net movom•nt In fu1¥ 60.792 15261 24.871 85.13Y 11,674 All 88s•ts •t 01 January 2029 33.873 3.798 12.102 49,773 38,099 All a•sots at 31 D•c•mb•r 2026 94,686 3.272 36.973 134,909 49.773 Ropm•nt•d by Unr•strlcted General Fund 33,873 00•1gnated Magazine Oesnated. PCC Mi$$ion De5vJnaled- PCC 2,6r14 2,6eo 1,118 ReBtrl¢t•d Charflle8- Sl M Cholr- St M Church Buikling Fund. PCC Edalii Tru$t- St M For Prunirq Tre¥ In $1 M•ths R•m•mbrar Gorden Hall Boil&r- St M Hall R•pairs- St M Interior De¢oraling Scherrn- PCC Music Group- St S¢ Marks Buiklirvj Repalrs mnIen&t Upkeop Of St Marks Organ 2.505 1.630 2C 925 18.579 2,S05 1,830 200 925 18,579 2,447 1,625 922 456 4,559 1,808 268 409 1,808 269 10,000 e48 1,808 10.0 18 Page 10
Statement of assets and liabiliti•s GeDer#l Desi nated Restrfrted EndoTrvment This ear Last ear Current a888ts. C¥$h at bank and In hond Uoyd5 current- pcc- Nat West current- StA- Virgin current- St M. Vlrgln ¢Jewsil- St M- Virgin Fabric- St M- Interior Decorating SthTh- Churth Buikling Fund- 1.2C6 11.326 14.090 102.388 5,328 409 1.808 200 134549 13.033 10,635 18.099 5,261 4.974 1.808 14.Crf)8 73.WJ9 28.579 5,328 200 37.613 Tots18 94.fj65 3.272 51,810 LlablllUe8- Ag•n¢y 4¢counts Agency colle¢llons- 640 2.038 2,038 Tolal• Grand total Brief description of each fund esl nated Funds Magazlne IPGC aCGountJ: Funds from local mazine for the fepair or purchase of a pr1nterlphotoP1eT Ml8slon IPCC account): Funds designated by PCC io be used for mission and outreach in the community Restricted Funds Charltles (Sl Mark): Monies distributed to agreed charities as and when local case applies. Choir (Sl Math): Funds donated for the purchase of gowns and books Church Bulldlng Fund (PCC).. To help with the costs of the Quinquennial Inspection of church building. Funds held by the Diocese. Edaljl Trust (Sl Mark): Small amount donated earfy 1900 by vicar of ts'me. Prunlng Trees In Rgmembrance Garden (St ma). Stipulation for part of a legacy received in 2025 Hall Boller (Sl M8rk)'. Funds donated for a new hall boiler. This has ncAv been purchased and the fvnds used Hall R•pairs (St Mark): Funds donated for the ongoing repairs to the hall Interlor Do¢oratlng Scheme (PCC accountj.. For the intemal redecoratron of the vicarage. Funds held by the Diocese. Mu81c Group (Sl Markj.. Small amount donated for the purchase of music and Instruments Bulldlng Ropairs and Malnt&nance (Sl Mark)." Sbpulation for part of a legaoy received in 2025 Organ Fund (St Mark). For ongoing upkeep and repairs to organ Page 11
Fund movement by type
Opetting Incoming
Othtgolttg Tr•nsfers Callls/loss¢$
Closlng
Bulldlng R•paS & Malntsnancè-stm
Restiicted
10.C
10,000
Sub-totsl for BwldlryJ r
10.OTrJ
CBF- PCC. Church Buildng Fund
ReStrd
Su10th1 for CBF- PCC
200
200
ctieS- St Mark
Reslrthd
Sub.totsl for Ch•rftl•s
2,606
Cholr- St M•rk
Restricted
SulAr#al fryCholr- St
1.fj25
1.630
Ed41ll Tru8t. St Mark
Restricted
925
926
3ub40111 f<)r E
Analysis of receipts and payments Tot41 ear UDr¢stri¢ted Des" ated R¢stricted End nt Tbls ear INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacle8 Gift Aid- 8ank Gift Aid- Envelop&$ Non Gift Aid- Bank Non Gift Aid- Envelop88 Loose plate collecliM3 Contactless 9ivin9 One-off Gift Aid gifts Donallons appeals etc Tax recoverable on Gift Aid Legacies Non-recurring onè-off grants Olh8r fund8 generatéd 20.410 10.158 20,410 10,258 2,864 8,891 8,9C6 839 315 3.509 10,656 101,C66 20,617 9,180 2,705 11,131 3,310 380 1LKI 8,891 839 31S 2.685 10.656 71. 767 3,522 9,888 167 361 61.271 Total 135,205 30,867 188.129 Income from ¢harltable actlvltle8 Fe&s for weddings and fvnerafs Local Vvedding and Funergl Fee Church h811 lettlngs- objecb"v¢8 7.455 7,455 630 2780 10,845 8,598 2.760 10215 Tolal 9,909 Other tradlng adlvltlo8 Fund raising BookBtall Éalg$- lund raising 8,2 42 557 8.799 7,120 60 7.180 Total 8.2 42 557 8,799 Investments Bank and building society interest Rent from lands 01 buildings 87 52 5,487 5,519 6.115 6,115 Total 67 6,181 Othor Income Contsctless givlng 59 59 159.793 59 59 192012 Total INCOME TOTAL 98 32.121 84,258 Page 13
EXPENDITURE Raising funds Fees paid to fund raisers Costs offetes & other events 167 130 297 1.840 1,840 Totsl 248 Exp9nditure on charftable actlvltle8 Charitable Gwing Parish Share Working expensès of incumbent Parsonage house expenses Vicarfs telephone P8n$h training and missn Church running- Insurance Organ I piano tuning Church maintenan Cleaning Upkeep of church seNices Upkeep of churchyard Administrgtior Bank & ¢onl8Ctl88s charges Church running. electri Church running" gas Church running - wat8r Hall runnlng- electriaty Hall runnlng- ga8 Hall running- rnainlenance Hall wnnlng- water Governance cos1$ examinalwlaud fee Church major rep8lr8. in8tallatiiyn Hall + major repairs- Structure Hall + major ropair8- in8tallalKJn 290 45,000 45 99 118 107 5.078 252 1,973 2,885 2.3C 1,262 473 123 1,190 9,313 504 504 137 47,250 47,250 333 104 431 342 5,207 104 431 3CL) 5.207 3,068 2,264 2.703 1.611 191 136 1.419 7,316 877 562 231 5.246 233 so 2,703 1.421 115 136 1,419 7.318 877 231 4,883 233 362 245 2,800 18.948 13,C#XJ Total 97,198 378 7.450 105,024 71.903 Other expendlture Mer¢h8nl Fees Total EXPENDITURE TOTAL 624 7.450 72,205 GRAND TOTAL 80.992 526 Page 14