St Mark’s Pensnett
Annual Reports for 2025
St Mark’s Church Pensnett Annual Reports
2025
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Vicars Report for 2026 AGM
Dear Brothers and Sisters
As I write this report, after my retirement from St Mark’s, I am reminded of my report for the previous AGM, and realise that this past year has been no less challenging.
It was my intention to leave at the end of the 2[nd] year (July 2025) as there was no plan in place for the future of the parish of Pensnett, (something I had discussed with the archdeacon on my appointment). At that point Erin and I prayed for guidance and wisdom. Our conclusion was that it was not the right time to leave as we had overseen so much change. My leaving at that point would not help the Parish or the Church. So, we stayed, hoping for a new movement of the Holy Spirit. That came I believe via some conversations with Father Adam Hadley (St Mary’s, Kingswinford). Staying for 2025/6 enabled us to work with the diocese to explore the reality of a bringing a revitalisation program to St Marks. This would mean the appointment of a full-time incumbent, with other staff and new funding.
You will notice I use the words Church and Parish. Part of my role as pastor to this church was to bring change, confronting some difficult situations and to take St Marks church out of the isolation it had built, both Parish and Diocese wise. And, to remind and teach the congregation the importance of following Jesus’ teaching. The central role of prayer in the life of a church and an individual, and to be reminded how we grow by the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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My role as priest to the parish was to ensure there was a place for the people of the parish to come and explore Christian faith in 2026 and beyond. The place we didn’t get to was to be the missionary people, journeying out to serve our neighbours. That is for someone else.
During my time some people chose not to make my time at St Mark’s easy, but few others saw possibility and change as positive Gospel option. I am very grateful to those who chose Gospel. I am particularly thankful to my two wardens Maz and Hazel. Both who supported me and have worked with the diocese to make a new appointment for the future of the Parish of St Mark’s.
In my role as a Spiritual Director, one of the elements of Ignatian spirituality I have explored is the place of Desolation: ‘ Finding . oneself tepid, sad, and as if separated from one’s Creator and Lord’ The other is Consolation: ‘ Faith and charity, and all interior joy that attracts to heavenly things . Wisdom is knowing when it is time to move away from desolation back to the one who consoles.
Reverend Nigel Traynor, Interim Minister, April 2026
Ephesians 6:18-19
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
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Wardens Report
School links and relationships continue to grow. The regular Easter and Christmas School services were well attended and we hosted the St Marks School Leavers Service. The school choir took part in the Christmas Carol Service.
The Diocesan funded iSing Pop project resulted in church/School Events in July, and in October half-term. All of which were a great joy and encouragement to everyone who attended.
Plants from Clent Nurseries were distributed for the Mothering Day Service.
A number of us went to the Chrism Service at Worcester Cathedral in Holy Week.
We hosted the Archdeacons Visitation here at St Marks in June., and enjoyed two lovely days when over 70 people came through the doors.
We joined with the Church of The Ascension, Wall Heath, for the . Churchwardens Service on July 9[th]
In August we sadly shared in a memorial service for Matthew Marsh, after sharing in his joyful wedding service in March.
After a few years break, we held a Christmas Fayre. This was not as well attended by the public as in the past, and very few church members came along.
We hosted the Russells Hall Choir Service, but again this was not well supported, despite it being a lovely event.
The Crib Service, on Christmas Eve, was, as always, well attended, and enjoyed by all.
It has been a privilege to work with Rev Nigel and Erin, and we thank them for all they have done for St Marks.
Mrs Hazel Hickman & Mrs Marion Ovenall,Church Wardens, April 2026
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Safeguarding Report
Fortunately, there have not been any safeguarding issues within the church during 2025.
Christine A. While, Parish Safeguarding Officer
Treasurers Report 2025
St Mark’s larger running expenses continue to be the utility bills. Although new gas and electricity contracts were negotiated this year, resulting in savings of £200 per month in standing charges alone. Insurance costs are a large bill, but we have claimed for the South door damage repair.
The total cost of the Meeting Room ceiling work was £13,024.32. The income against this was £2,362.59 (VAT reclaim and donations). The balance of £10,661.73 was paid from the two restricted building maintenance accounts (50% each) as agreed by the PCC.
There were the usual expenses to cover ongoing and general repairs and maintenance.
Office expenses including administrators’ salary, office copier contract and consumables.
After receipt of a Lowest Income Communites (LInC) grant we paid approximately 40% of our Ministry Share request by monthly standing order.
St Marks continues to run at a loss.
Erin Traynor, Acting Treasurer, April 2026
Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll for St Marks stands at 46 members In summary, 1 member died, 1 is leaving and 1 new applicant.
Erin Traynor, Acting ER Officer, April 2026
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Secretary to PCC Report
During the last year we held 5 full PCC meetings, in January, February, March, September and November. (The June meeting was cancelled on the day due to unresolved conflict between PCC members.) These covered the regular financial updates and church fabric and upkeep issues. Safeguarding was a regular topic.
There were 2 extra-ordinary meetings; one in April to approve the new PSO, and the other in September when Rev Nikki Groarke presented and discussed the proposals for Pensnett Renewal.
Erin Traynor, PCC Secretary, April 2026
Fabric Report
The Meeting Room was successfully completed early in 2025, and has provided a warm and welcoming environment for meetings and use in church.
We continue to have plaster coming from the wall in the Morris Chapel. The garden area around the church has been kept tidy by volunteers who have cut back trees and shrubs where necessary. The lower-level church gutters have been cleaned after causing water ingress.
There has been high-level cleaning, and bulb replacement within the church building. We continue tidying and decluttering of the church space.
The South side door was damaged after and attempted break in in August. Approval for repair company and costs was claimed though the church insurance.
Mrs Hazel Hickman & Mrs Marion Ovenall, Church Wardens, April 2026
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Mothers Union 2025
We began the year with 12 Full members and 3 Indoor Members (unable to attend meetings), and finished with 6 Full, and 9 Indoor Members.
St Marks MU was well attended through 2025, although there were not many visiting speakers.
We started the year with a Christmas get together, a meal at the Lodge in Dudley.
We held a Flower arranging afternoon.
We held a small cream tea event to raise money for overseas, and another tea party which raised money to support families in need for day trips.
We collected toiletry gifts and kitchen utensils for the Women’s Refuge.
We held a Remembrance service with poems.
We were invited to join with Wall Heath MU, to a talk given by Father Adam Hadley about the meaning of ecclesiastical stoles. Unfortunately, our planned Christmas Carol meeting was cancelled, due to other commitments in church life.
We are looking forward to 2026, to, encouraging new members to join and sharing fellowship with one another.
Mrs Hazel Hickman, Branch Leader, April 2026
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Bell Ringers
At the time of writing this report, 2026 marks the 100[th] anniversary of the bells being installed in St Marks and dedicated on July 24[th] 1926 by the Archdeacon of Stafford. Church records indicate that there had been one bell in the tower prior to 1926 as it was sold to offset the purchase price of the current ring of bells.
The bells had been cast by Messrs J Carr Ltd of Smethwick and were purchased by public subscription. When installing the bells it was found necessary to raise the level of the church tower by approximately 4 feet and the difference in stonework can still be seen.
A team of dedicated ringers, continue to ring the bells most Sunday mornings and at special events.
During the last 12 months there have been several visiting bands of ringers, most notably the Vale of Evesham Society ringers who rang a peal of Jonah Surprise Major, in 2 hours 49 minutes on Sunday 15[th] March, this being the 50[th] peal to be rung on these bells.
In addition, local ringers from Alveley and Arley visited us on 15[th] November 2025, Halesowen held their weekly practice night here on 3[rd] March 2026 and a band – The Wealden wanderers from Kent & Surrey, also paid us a visit on St Georges Day, Thursday 23[rd] April.
If you or anyone you know is interested in learning to ring the bells please see any member of the tower or come and see us on a Sunday morning.
Tony Hickman, Tower Captain, April 2026
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Sofa Separate Designated
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowmen t funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
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|---|---|
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 14,030.29 0.00 50.00 0.00 14,080.29 15,314.93 Income from charitable activities 6,101.40 0.00 30.00 0.00 6,131.40 6,484.61 Other trading activities 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Investments 9,659.02 0.00 5,197.36 864.05 15,720.43 21,230.79 Other income 1,979.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,979.00 0.00 Total income 31,769.71 0.00 5,277.36 864.05 37,911.12 43,030.33 Expenditure on: Raising funds 407.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 407.91 52.98 Expenditure on charitable activities 41,606.92 790.00 16,103.99 0.00 58,500.91 50,611.16 Other expenditure 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total expenditure 42,014.83 790.00 16,103.99 0.00 58,908.82 50,664.14 Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer (10,245.12) (790.00) (10,826.63 ) 864.05 (20,997.70) (7,633.81) Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in 10,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,700.00 4,722.88 Gross transfers between funds - out 0.00 0.00 (10,700.00 ) 0.00 (10,700.00) (4,722.88) Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net movement in funds 454.88 (790.00) (21,526.63 ) 864.05 (20,997.70) (7,633.81) |
14,030.29 0.00 50.00 0.00 14,080.29 15,314.93 6,101.40 0.00 30.00 0.00 6,131.40 6,484.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,659.02 0.00 5,197.36 864.05 15,720.43 21,230.79 1,979.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,979.00 0.00 |
| 31,769.71 0.00 5,277.36 864.05 37,911.12 43,030.33 407.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 407.91 52.98 41,606.92 790.00 16,103.99 0.00 58,500.91 50,611.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
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| 42,014.83 790.00 16,103.99 0.00 58,908.82 50,664.14 |
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| 454.88 (790.00) (21,526.63 ) 864.05 (20,997.70) (7,633.81) |
Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward
240,972.74 3,233.51 77,168.73 125,079.40 446,454.38 454,088.1
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| Total funds carried forward | 241,427.62 | 2,443.51 | **55,642.10 ** | **125,943.45 ** | 425,456.68 | 446,454.3 8 |
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| Represented by | ||||||
| Unrestricted | ||||||
| General Fund | 241,427.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 241,427.62 | 240,972.7 4 |
| Designated | ||||||
| Discretionary Fund For The Poor (ex Bryce) |
0.00 | 1,328.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,328.53 | 2,068.53 |
| Visiting Clergy Expenses (ex Gibbons) |
0.00 | 1,114.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,114.98 | 1,164.98 |
| Restricted | ||||||
| Agency collection | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Bell Fund | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,936.40 | 0.00 | 2,936.40 | 2,769.05 |
| Morris Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7,557.81 | 0.00 | 7,557.81 | 27,086.83 |
| Organ Fund | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15,466.41 | 0.00 | 15,466.41 | 14,768.29 |
| Restoration Fund | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20,934.64 | 0.00 | 20,934.64 | 25,228.32 |
| Sunday School | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8,746.84 | 0.00 | 8,746.84 | 7,316.24 |
| Endowment | ||||||
| Bryce | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gibbons | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Meredith Fund | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 63,396.79 | 63,396.79 | 66,036.81 |
| Morris | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 62,546.66 | 62,546.66 | 59,042.59 |
| Palmer | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Sofa Separate Desl8nated-Total Income vs Expendlture Inromp.-37•1 1.12 Expenditure'.58908.82 Sofa Separate Desl8nated-Income Donations and legacies'.14080.29 Investments.'15720.43 Olhèr IntornÈ.'1979.DO
Balance Sheet detailed
| Class and code | Descripton | As at 31/12/2025 |
As at 31/12/2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets | |||
| A001 | Metro Current Account | 4,400.08 | 7,113.93 |
| A002 | Metro Savings 1 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| A003 | Metro Savings 2 | 30,310.45 | 30,947.60 |
| A004 | Metro Savings 3 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| A005 | Barclays | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| A010 | Pensnett Trust Palmer | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| A011 Pensnett Trust Meredith A012 Pensnett Trust Bryce A013 Pensnett Trust Gibbons A014 St Marks PCC Morris A015 St Marks PCC Morris Maintenance A016 St Marks PCC Geary A017 St Marks PCC Organ A018 St Marks PCC Restoration A019 St Marks PCC Bell Fund Total Current assets Liabilities 6699 Agency collections Total Liabilities Net Asset surplus (deficit) Reserves Excess/(deficit) to date Z01 Starting balances Total Reserves Represented by Funds General (Unrestricted) Designated Restricted Endowment Total |
63,396.79 66,036.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60,487.77 59,042.59 29,022.98 30,898.85 200,246.08 210,710.26 15,431.41 14,763.29 21,020.04 25,228.32 3,172.40 3,035.05 |
|---|---|
| 427,488.62 447,777.32 2,031.94 1,322.94 |
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| 2,031.94 1,322.94 |
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| 425,456.68 446,454.38 |
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| (20,997.70) (7,633.81) 446,454.38 454,088.19 |
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| 425,456.68 446,454.38 241,427.62 240,972.74 2,443.51 3,233.51 55,642.10 77,168.73 125,943.45 125,079.40 |
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| 425,456.68 446,454.38 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by code)
| Class and nominal code | General | Designate d |
**Restricted ** | Endowmen t |
Total | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Asset - Cash At Bank And | In Hand | |||||
| A001: Metro Current Account | 12,753.57 | 2,611.12 | (10,964.61) | 0.00 | 4,400.08 | 7,113.93 |
| A002: Metro Savings 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.53 | 0.00 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| A003: Metro Savings 2 | 28,427.97 | 0.00 | 1,882.48 | 0.00 | 30,310.45 | 30,947.60 |
| A004: Metro Savings 3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| A005: Barclays | 0.00 | (167.61) | 167.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| A015: St Marks PCC Morris Maintenance |
0.00 | 0.00 | 29,022.98 | 0.00 | 29,022.98 | 30,898.85 |
| A016: St Marks PCC Geary | 200,246.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 200,246.08 | 210,710.2 6 |
| A017: St Marks PCC Organ | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15,431.41 | 0.00 | 15,431.41 | 14,763.29 |
| A018: St Marks PCC Restoration | 0.00 | 0.00 | 21,020.04 | 0.00 | 21,020.04 | 25,228.32 |
| A019: St Marks PCC Bell Fund | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,172.40 | 0.00 | 3,172.40 | 3,035.05 |
| Total | 241,427.62 | 2,443.51 | 59,732.93 | **0.00 ** | 303,604.06 | 322,697.9 2 |
| Current Asset - Investments | ||||||
| A011: Pensnett Trust Meredith | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 63,396.79 | 63,396.79 | 66,036.81 |
| A014: St Marks PCC Morris | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2,058.89) | 62,546.66 | 60,487.77 | 59,042.59 |
| Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | (2,058.89) | **125,943.45 ** | 123,884.56 | 125,079.4 |
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Liability - Agency Accounts
6699: Agency collections 0.00 0.00 2,031.94 0.00 2,031.94 1,322.94 Total 0.00 0.00 2,031.94 0.00 2,031.94 1,322.94
446,454.3 Net total assets 241,427.62 2,443.51 55,642.10 125,943.45 425,456.68 8
Represented by
| General (Unrestricted) Designated - Clergy Expenses Designated - Discretionary Fund Restricted - Bells Restricted - Building Restricted - Building Maintenance Restricted - Organ Restricted - Sunday School Endowment - Meredith Endowment - Morris Total |
241,427.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 241,427.62 240,972.7 4 0.00 1,114.98 0.00 0.00 1,114.98 1,164.98 0.00 1,328.53 0.00 0.00 1,328.53 2,068.53 0.00 0.00 2,936.40 0.00 2,936.40 2,769.05 0.00 0.00 20,934.64 0.00 20,934.64 25,228.32 0.00 0.00 7,557.81 0.00 7,557.81 27,086.83 0.00 0.00 15,466.41 0.00 15,466.41 14,768.29 0.00 0.00 8,746.84 0.00 8,746.84 7,316.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 63,396.79 63,396.79 66,036.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 62,546.66 62,546.66 59,042.59 |
|---|---|
| 241,427.62 2,443.51 55,642.10 125,943.45 425,456.68 446,454.3 8 |
statement of Assets and Llabllltles (by code)- Represente By General IUnre5tDctedl.241427.62 De51gnat*d Clergy ExpÈn5•s'.1114.98 De51¥nated - Di5cretiTrnary Fund-.1328.53 Re5triGted - Bel15'.2936.40 Rèstricted . Building.'20934.64 Restricted - Building main1pnrnce.-7$57.ol Restricted Organ.'15466.41 ftestriEted Sunday SchDDI-.8746.84 Endowment Meredith..63396.79 Endowmènl Morris.'&2546.66 statement of Assets and Llabllltles {by code)-CurreTht Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand A001.. Metro Current Account..4400.08 A002.. MÈtro Savings l..0.53 AQ03-. Metro 5awn85 2..30310.45 A004.. Metro Savings 3..0.09 A015.- 5t Mark5 PCC MDrr15 A016.. 5t Mark5 PCC Geary'.200246.08 A017.. St Marks PCC Organ'.1 5431.41 A018-. 5t Mark5 PCC Restoration-.21OZQ.04 A019.. St Mèrks PCC Bell Fund..3172.40
Fund movement summary
Fund Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing
| Fund | Opening | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers Gai | ns/Losses J | urnals | Closing |
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| Bells | |||||||
| Restricted | 2,769.05 | 187.35 | 20.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,936.40 |
| Sub-totals | 2,769.05 | 187.35 | 20.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,936.40 |
| Building | |||||||
| Restricted | 25,228.32 | 1,141.72 | 85.40 | (5,350.00) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20,934.64 |
| Sub-totals | 25,228.32 | 1,141.72 | **85.40 ** | (5,350.00) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20,934.64 |
| Building Maintenance | |||||||
| Restricted | 27,086.83 | 1,415.24 | 15,594.26 | (5,350.00) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7,557.81 |
| Sub-totals | 27,086.83 | **1,415.24 ** | **15,594.26 ** | (5,350.00) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7,557.81 |
| Clergy Expenses | |||||||
| Designated | 1,164.98 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,114.98 |
| Sub-totals | 1,164.98 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,114.98 |
| Discretionary Fund | |||||||
| Designated | 2,068.53 | 0.00 | 740.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,328.53 |
| Sub-totals | 2,068.53 | 0.00 | 740.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,328.53 |
General
| Unrestricted | 240,972.74 | 31,769.71 | 42,014.83 | 10,700.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 241,427.62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sub-totals ** | 240,972.74 | **31,769.71 ** | 42,014.83 | 10,700.00 | 0.00 | **0.00 ** | 241,427.62 |
| Meredith | |||||||
| Endowment | 66,036.81 | (2,640.02) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 63,396.79 |
| Sub-totals | **66,036.81 ** | (2,640.02) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 63,396.79 |
| Morris | |||||||
| Endowment | 59,042.59 | 3,504.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 62,546.66 |
| Sub-totals | 59,042.59 | 3,504.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 62,546.66 |
| Organ | |||||||
| Restricted | 14,768.29 | 698.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15,466.41 |
| Sub-totals | 14,768.29 | 698.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15,466.41 |
| Sunday School | |||||||
| Restricted | 7,316.24 | 1,834.93 | 404.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8,746.84 |
| Sub-totals | 7,316.24 | 1,834.93 | 404.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8,746.84 |
| **Totals ** | 446,454.38 | **37,911.12 ** | 58,908.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 | **0.00 ** | 425,456.68 |
Analysis of income and expenditure
Total
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
| Donations and legacies | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R105 - Giving via bank (Gift Aid) | 480.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 480.00 | 1,771.67 |
| R110 - Other giving via Bank (Non Gift Aid) |
1,985.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,985.53 | 560.00 |
| R120 - Giving via envelope or cheque (Gift Aid) |
0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| R125 - Giving via envelope or cheque (Non Gift Aid) |
972.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 972.16 | 5,773.59 |
| R130 - Loose Plate Collection (GASDS) |
0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| R135 - Loose Plate Collection (Non GASDS) |
6,845.64 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6,845.64 | 2,670.57 |
| R140 - One Off Donations (Gift Aid) | 300.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 300.00 | 0.00 |
| R145 - One Off Donations (Non Gift Aid) |
253.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 253.50 | 1,093.00 |
| R150 - Tax recoverable from Gift Aid | 122.99 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 122.99 | 0.00 |
| R160 - One Off Grants | 2,978.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,978.39 | 0.00 |
| R170 - Legacies | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,000.00 |
| R180 - Extraordinary Income | 92.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 92.08 | 2,356.10 |
| R260 - Bell Funds | 0.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 90.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations and legacies Totals | 14,030.29 | 0.00 | 50.00 | **0.00 ** | **14,080.29 ** | 15,314.93 |
| Income from charitable activities | ||||||
| R200 - Church Lettings | 55.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 55.00 | 0.00 |
| R210 - Fund raising Events | 1,620.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,620.15 | 447.50 |
| R220 - Other Funds Generated | 1,342.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,342.25 | 471.11 |
| R230 - Wedding & Funeral Fees | 3,054.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,054.00 | 5,536.00 |
| R250 - Organ Fund | 30.00 | 0.00 | 30.00 | 0.00 | 60.00 | 30.00 |
| R270 - Flowers | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Income from charitable activities Totals |
6,101.40 | 0.00 | 30.00 | 0.00 | 6,131.40 | 6,484.61 |
| Other trading activities | ||||||
| Other trading activities Totals | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | ||||||
| R300 - Bank Interest | 9,659.02 | 0.00 | 5,197.36 | 0.00 | 14,856.38 | 440.77 |
| R310 - Share Dividends | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,058.89 | 2,058.89 | 17,380.28 |
| R320 - Share Revaluations | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1,194.84) | (1,194.84 ) |
3,409.74 |
| Investments Totals | 9,659.02 | 0.00 | 5,197.36 | **864.05 ** | **15,720.43 ** | 21,230.79 |
| Other income | ||||||
| R400 - Insurance Claims | 1,979.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,979.00 | 0.00 |
| Other income Totals | 1,979.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,979.00 | 0.00 |
| Income and endowments Grand totals |
31,769.71 | 0.00 | 5,277.36 | **864.05 ** | **37,911.12 ** | 43,030.33 |
| EXPENDITURE ON: | ||||||
| Raising funds | ||||||
| E500 - Cost of Applying for Grants | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| E510 - Cost of Events | 194.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 194.06 | 0.00 |
| E520 - Cost of Bookstall | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| E760 - Hospitality | 213.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 213.85 | 52.98 |
| Raising funds Totals | 407.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 407.91 | 52.98 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | ||||||
| E610 - Gas & Electricity | 10,756.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10,756.26 | 10,446.65 |
| E630 - Water | 878.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 878.60 | 139.78 |
| E640 - Phone/Broadband | 770.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 770.98 | 735.25 |
| E650 - Insurance | 7,647.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7,647.02 | 7,478.88 |
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| E660 - Refuse Collection | 136.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 136.50 | 545.79 |
| E670 - Bank Charges | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| E700 - Parish Share | 10,008.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10,008.00 | 15,000.00 |
| E710 - Funeral & Wedding Expenses | 728.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 728.00 | 1,179.59 |
| E720 - Flowers | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.86 |
| E725 - Incumbant Working Expenses | 118.69 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 118.69 | 203.37 |
| E730 - Mileage Claims | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| E740 - Worship/Upkeep of Services | 931.57 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 981.57 | 816.02 |
| E750 - Sunday School Expenses | 0.00 | 0.00 | 404.33 | 0.00 | 404.33 | 189.68 |
| E755 - Parish Training & Mission | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 100.85 |
| E765 - Giving to Charities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| E770 - Discretionary Fund for the Poor |
0.00 | 740.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 740.00 | 50.00 |
| E800 - Administration | 782.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 782.76 | 839.94 |
| E805 - Copier Contract | 2,076.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,076.00 | 2,076.00 |
| E810 - Salaries | 3,329.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,329.04 | 4,678.96 |
| E910 - Cleaning | 30.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 30.00 | 371.60 |
| E920 - Gardening | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| E930 - Repairs & Maintenance (Minor) |
3,413.50 | 0.00 | 4,833.91 | 0.00 | 8,247.41 | 3,361.16 |
| E940 - Building Works | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10,845.75 | 0.00 | 10,845.75 | 2,001.78 |
| E950 - Organ tuning & Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 |
| E960 - Bells | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20.00 | 0.00 | 20.00 | 336.00 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities Totals |
41,606.92 | **790.00 ** | 16,103.99 | **0.00 ** | **58,500.91 ** | 50,611.16 |
| Other expenditure | ||||||
| Other expenditure Totals | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Expenditure Grand totals | 42,014.83 | **790.00 ** | 16,103.99 | **0.00 ** | **58,908.82 ** | 50,664.14 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Section A | Independent Examiner’s Report | Independent Examiner’s Report | Independent Examiner’s Report |
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| Report to the trustees | St Mark’s Church Pensnett | ||
| On accounts for the year ended |
31 December 2025 | Charity no | 1134073 |
| Set out on pages | |||
| Responsibilities and basis of report |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2025. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination 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 applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. |
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| Independent examiner's statement |
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination, which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 1. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or 2. the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 3. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ 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. |
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| Signed: | D.J. England | Date:2 April 2026 | |
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David England Name: 35 Froggatts Ride, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2TH Address:
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