Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial
Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Charity registralion number.. 1135579

The Parochial Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2024
Cliarity registration number.. 1135579
Objectives and Activities
The Parochial Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-
operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Helen Babiy, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole
mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, 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 churches and to become part
of our parish community at Blakenall Heath Christ Church. The PCC maintains an overview of worship
throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within
our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer. scripture, music, and sacrament.
Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members
of the community.
Public Benefit
The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The
Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity.
The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of
Blakenall Heath Christ Church it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic,
social, and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a
benefit to the public by..
Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care, and spiritual. moral, and intellectual development, both
for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers" and
Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the
benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
Achievements and Performance
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our churches and to become
part of our parish communities at Christ Church and St. Chad's. The PCC maintains an overview of worship
throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live
within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music, and
sacrament.
Our churches are proud to work with local communities, both welcoming them into the church and meeting
them where they are. We have strong links within our communities which place the churches at the heart of
our local areas.
There is regular lay pastoral support in both churches to ensure there is support for those who are in spiritual
and emotional need in our communities.
We will continue to support and be with all those in our communities who are searching for Jesus in their
lives. We will develop worship and prayer to meet the needs of those whom we serve.
Financial Review
Net assets at 31.12.2024 were £202,818 (2023.. £204,789).
Total deficit for the year £3,734, of which £4,381 deficit is unrestricted, and a small surplus of £647 is
restricted.

Our principal source of funding is the giving from members of the churches and gift aid reclaimed from this
giving.
Total income has risen to £51.068 from £39,406 in 2023. In general giving is lower than in 2023, but
donations have increased. In 2024 there was a reimbursement for the Hall electricity bill from Lichfield
Diocesan Board of Finance of £6,568.
Expenditure supports the worship and maintenance of the church and Common Fund.
Total expenditure in 2024 was £54,801 compared to £41,899 the previous year. Church maintenance was
higher in 2024 due to the replacement of the electric box. And the church gas bills were high. But there was
reduction in the Hall electricity bills because the Nursery is now responsible for paying them.
Reserves Policy
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 £11,569 (2023: £9,562). 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
£89,891 (2023.. £94,110). The investment is a source of income and would only be used in emergencies.
Therefore, if this was not included in the free-reserves calculation, the free reserves based on net current
assets, would be £11,112 (2023: £17,095), which is in line with the policy.
Investment Policy
The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the
Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate
before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in
London.
The charity's investment policies are based on two key principles:
Ethical Investment - this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high
standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders.
Long-term responsibilities the trustees are aware of their long-term responsibilities in respect of the
Restricted and Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions.
Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard
to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet
operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating income at excessive or high risk - known
as "purchasing income" where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital.
In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of its funds.
Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are
made..
The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which
includes the following=
"We aim to invest in companies that..
Will develop their business in the interests of shareholders.,
demonstrate responsible employment practices"
are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance,
the environment and human rights.
are sensitive to the community in which they operate."
Planned giving, collections and donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverable.
Safeguarding
The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline
Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and
vulnerable adults).

Reporting Serious Incidents
A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to
the charity's beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the
charity through its work, loss of the charity's money or assets, damage to the charity's property or harm to
the charity's work or reputation.
There have been no Serious Incidents in the last year.
Risk Management
The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for
potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable
adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to
ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the
Parish is ongoing.
Structure, Governance and Management
The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the
Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as
amended that came into effect on 2nd January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained 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 Churchwardens, 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. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the
congregation are 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 in
the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meets 4 times a year.
Reference and Administrative details
The parish is made up of two churches- Christ Church Blakenall Heath and St Chads, Beechdale. Christ
Church is situated in Blakenall Heath, Walsall WS3 1 HT while St Chads is in Edison Road, Walsall WS2
7HT, and both are part of the Deanery of Walsall, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The email address is
walsall@theminster.org and the phone number is 07478 217915. Registered charity number 1135579. Our
website address is.. http:Ilchristchurchblakenallheath.co.uk
PCC members who have senied from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved were:
Ex Officio Members
Priest in Charge
Mission Priest
Readers
Rev'd Preb. Mark Mclntyre
Rev'd Helen Babiy
Mrs Sue Thompson (and Deanery Synod Rep)
Mr Rob Thompson
Churchwardens
Mrs Sheila Beeson (Christ Church Warden) (until 2513125)
Mrs Johanne Harrison (St Chad's Warden and Deanery Synod Rep)
(until 314125)

Miss Mandy Keay (Parish Warden. Deanery Synod Rep & St Chad's TFeasui
(until 314125)
Mr Robert Langston (St. Chad's Warden) (until 314125)
Mr David Jones (Parish Warden and Christ Church Warden) (until 1213125)
Deanery Synod Reps
Ms. Jane Harrison (until 314125)
Ms SLie McDonald (and Christ Church Secretary) (until 314125)
Elected Members
Mrs Deborah Langston
Ms Kalli Parr (Iiiitil 314125)
Mi8 Siie Sti)iie (Linlil 314125)
Mrq l.Ileri Bp.ai-d (until 314125)
Mrs Dot Doody (until 314125)
Mrs. PaLila Cox (Lintil 314125)
Mrs Racliael Stentiford (until 314125)
Melissa RILliardson (until 314125)
Dorriii Aigbe (from 314125) from 314125)
Cliai-lotte Owen (from 31412
Ezii Anaba (from 314125)
Daniel Calebretzio-Peakman (from 314125)
Elliot Pfevbe (from 314125)
Names and addresses of advisers
Bank
HSBC
127 High St
Bloxwich WS3 3LF
Investment
Managers
CCLA
1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB
ndependent
xaminer
Jonathan Hill
Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance
St Mary's House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD
Jvd Helen Babiy (Missio
Priest)
Elliot P
ebve (Treasurer)

Independent Examiner's report to the trusteeslmembers of The PCC of
Blakenall Heath Christ Church
Registered charity number.. 1135579
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 $1 December 2024 which are set out on the following
pages.
Res
ective res
onsibilities of the Trustees and Inde
endent 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 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility
to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
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 the 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.
Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me
cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records.
the accounts do 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 come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA
Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance
St Mary's Hcuse, The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD
Date..
Ifl •l Iz¥yir

The Parochial Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024
Accounting Policies
The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been
prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006
governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulations true and fair view" provisions. They
have also been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at
cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial
statements include all transactions, assets, and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do
not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are
informal gatherings of Church members.
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown.
Cashflow Statement
The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a Cash flow
statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000.
Going Concern
Although, the PCC has positive free reserves, it should be noted that St Chad's has received a substantial
Special Assessment on its common fund Sin￿ 2022, reducing the assessed common fund to £5,000 for
2022 and £5,500 for 2023. In 2024. the requested common fund was reduced from £12,964 to £5,775 by
Special Assessment. This has enabled the PCC to continue as a going concern.
Accounting Estimates and Prior Year Errors
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period.
Description of Funds
Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes
of the PCC, including 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.
Restricted funds comprise of two elements..
a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in
the terms of the trust or bequest
b) 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 object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at
the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest
separately for each fund. Vvhere there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds
on an average balance basis.

Accounting Policies continued
Income
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled
to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are
recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted
for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due, and the monetary value can be measured with
sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is
recognised when it is receivable. All incoming reSoUr￿S are accounted for gross.
Expenditure
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or
constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received
specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when
it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Governance and Support Costs
Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs
comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good
practice.
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis
consistent with the use of resources e.g., by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their
usage.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)(a)&(C) of the Charities Act
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 (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information
available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.
No depreciation is provided on buildings as the currently estimated residual value of the properties is not less
than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets exceeds 50 years, so that any
depreciation charges would be immaterial.
The PCC own a church hall that is looked after by Christ Church. It is not included within the accounts. It was
valued for insurance purposes on 1st May 2025 at £3.66m.
Investments
Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and
subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset
investments.
Debtors
Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured at cash
expected to be received.
Creditors and Accruals
Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measured on best
estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

Blakenall Heath Christ Church PCC
Year ended 31st December 2024
Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
funds
Total Prior year
funds total funds
Recelpts
Donations and legacies
Income from charitablè aclivrf(ies
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
Total income
11,161
10,942
8.150
3,472
6569
40,294
8,598
19.759
10.942
8.150
5,648
9,978
13,162
10,588
5.678
1,601
575
1,601
9,173
51,068
39.406
Payments
Raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
Total expenditure
106
46.170
106
48,767
5,929
54,801
2.597
5,929
8,526
41,899
46,276
41,899
Net income I lexpenditurel resources before
transtsr
15,9821
1,601
647
13,7341
12.4931
Transfers
Gross transfers between fiJnds- in
Gloss transfers between funds- out
Other recognised gains I losses
Gains I10sse5 on investment assets
Net movement in funds
159,803
1159,8031
1,763
14,2191
1,763
11,9711
6,624
4,131
1,601
647
Total funds brought forward
94,110
79.901
30,777
204,789
200,658
Total funds carried fonvard
31,424
202,818
204.789
Represented by
Unrestricted
General Fund
89.891
89.891
94,110
Designatèd
John Marlow Legacy Designated Fund
81,503
81,503
79.901
Restricted
Bell Ringers
Choir Restricted
Drop In Centre
Flower Fund
Hall Donations
Needy In Parish
Sunday School
Tower Restoration Fund
Total funds
1.784
377
6.918
53
20
75
203
21.994
31,424
1.784
377
6,918
53
20
75
203
21,994
202.818
1,748
372
6,818
75
199
21.565
204,789
89,891
81.503

Blakenall Heath Ciirist Church PCC
Year ended 31st December 2024
Balance sheet
Tot411 fu nds
Prior year fuiids
Fixed assets
Ini'eslniei?ts
78,779
78,779
77.016
77,016
Ctirrent assets
Debler<
Cash ai bank and in liaiid
939
156.651
157.590
855
165.453
166.308
Liabilities
Creditors Amoiints falliiiq due Iii oiie year
33.551
33,551
38.535
38,535
Nei Current assets less ciirrenl liabilities
124.039
127.773
Total assets less Current liabilities
202.818
204,789
Total net assets les< liabilities
202 818
204,789
Rep￿Sented by
Unresiricted
Ce-. "-tsl Fund
89 891
94.110
Desi9na*ed
I￿121 i)w. L=gGGy Designated Fund
81,503
79.901
ReotrTCted
1,784
75
203
21.994
377
6,918
53
20
1.748
75
199
Trtjkr P.I¥SiDfs+ion Fund
CYJir P.*54", lrted
37£
6,81E
H211 DJn21ions
Funds ofthe church
202,818
204.78,
pproved by the Parochial Church Council on
2025 and signed on its behalf by..
gnature."
Ime".
. Rev Helen Babiy (Mission Priest).
e notes on the following pages form part of these accounts
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Blakenall Heath Christ Church PCC
Year ended 31st December 2024
Analysis of Funds - 2024
General Desi
nated Restricted Endowment
This
ear
Last
ear
Fixed assets - Investments
CBF Investment Fund {82051 (Christ Churc-
CBF Investment Fund - PCC ILDTI-
1.619
77,160
78,779
1,619
77,160
78.779
1,582
75,434
77,016
Totals
Current assets - Cash at bank and In hand
Christ Church HSBC Current {61701 .
Sl Chad current account-
Christ Church HSBC Money Master {1088)-
CBF deposit account- PCC -
Christ Church CBF Deposil182041-
Christ Church HSBC Charity Fund Deposit-
Totals
12.217
337
1,427
19,773
8,511
396
42.662
1,135
13.352
337
114,282
19,773
8,511
396
156,651
18,711
834
112,038
25,375
8,082
412
165,453
81,503
31,352
81.503
32.486
Current assets - Debtors
Hall Electricity Debtor-
Accounts Retsivable-
939
939
855
855
Totals
939
939
Llabilities - Agency accounts
Agency colleelions
1.062
1.062
1,062
1,062
1.271
1,271
Totals
Liabilities - Crgditors: Amounts falling due in
one year
Hall Hire Deposit {Chrisl Church) -
Income Received in Advan￿ (Christ Churc-
Parish Share Arrears120151- Sl Chad -
Parish Share Arrears12016)- Sl Chad -
Parish Share Arrears {2017}- St Chad -
Parish Share Arrear5120181- St Chad -
Parish Share Arrears120191- St Chad -
Parish Share Arrear5120201- St Chad -
Parish Share Arrears120211- Sl Chad-
Common Fund Arrears {20231- Sl Chod -
Common Fund Arrears {2024)- Sl Chad -
T¢)tals
1,800
1,800
1.800
8.150
1,096
3,907
3,150
6,537
4.966
1.874
4,584
1,200
1.096
3.907
3.150
6,537
4.966
1,874
4,584
1.200
3.375
32,489
1.096
3.907
3,150
6,537
4,966
1,874
4,584
1.200
3.375
32,489
37.264
Grand total
89,891
31.424
202.818
204 789
Analysis of Funds - 2023
General Desi
nated Restricted Endowment
This
ear
Last
ear
Flxed assets - Invesknents
CBF Investment Fund182051 (Christ Church) -
CCLA Investment Fund- PCC-
1,582
75.434
77,016
1,582
75,434
77,016
1.445
68,947
70.392
Totals
Current assets- Cash at bank and In hand
Sl Chad current account-
Christ Church HSBC Currenl116170) _
Christ Church HSBC Money Masler110881-
C8F dep051t account- PCC-
Christ Church CBF Deposil182041-
Christ Church HSBC Charity Fund Deposit-
Christ Church Tower Building Current {69 -
Christ Church Tower Building HSBC Money-
Interior Decorating Scheme -
834
17,440
1,360
25,375
8,082
412
834
18.711
112,038
25,375
8.082
412
492
109.309
20,295
23.051
7.831
428
1,271
30,777
79.901
21,217
2,251
184.879
Totsls
53,504
79.901
32.048
165.453

Current assets - Debtors
Accounts Receivable-
855
855
855
855
Totals
Liabilities - Agency accounts
Agency collections-
2,447
2.447
Totals
1.271
1.271
Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts falling due in
one year
Hall Hire Deposit {Chrisl Church)
Income Received in Advance (Christ Churchl-
Parish Share Arrears {20151- Sl Chad -
Parish Share Arrears (20161- Sl Chad -
Parish Share Arrears120171- Sl Chad -
Parish Share Arrears12018}- St Chad -
Parish Share Arrears120191- St Chad -
Parish Share Arrears120201- St Chad -
Parish Share Arrears120211 _ St Chad -
Common Fund Arrears {20221- Christ Chur-
Common Fund Arrears {20221- Sl Chad -
Common Fund Arrears {20231- Sl Chad -
Totsls
1.800
8.150
1.096
3.907
3,150
6,537
4,966
1,874
4.584
1,800
8,150
1,096
3,907
3,150
6,537
4,966
1,874
4.584
1.800
16.300
1.096
3.907
3,150
6,537
4,966
1.874
4.584
7.502
450
1.200
37,264
1,200
37.264
52,166
Grand total
94.110
79.901
30.777
204.789
200.658
Fund movement by type- 2024
enin
Incomin
Out
oin
Transfers Gainsllosses
Closin
BellRinger- Bell Ringers
Restricted
1.748
1,748
36
36
1.784
1,784
Sub-total for BellRinger
Choir- Choir Restricted
Restricted
372
372
377
377
Sub-total for Choir
Dropln - Drop In Centre
Reslricled
6,818
6,818
100
100
6,918
6,918
Sub-totsl for Dropln
Flowers - Flower Fund
Restricted
130
130
78
78
53
53
Sub-total for Flowers
General - General Fund
Unreslricled
94.110
94,110
40,294
40.294
46,276
46,276
1,763
1.763
89,891
89.891
Sub-total for General
Hall - Hall Donations
Restricted
20
20
20
20
Sub-total for Hall
Marlow Leg-John Marlow Legacy D
Designated
79.901
79.901
1.601
1.601
81.503
81,503
Sub-total for Marlow Leg
Needy - Needy In Parish
Restricted
75
75
75
75
sU￿tOtal for Needy
Sett]ement- Settlement Restricted
Restricted
8,448
8.448
8.448
8,448
Sub-total for Settlement
Sundayschool - Sunday School
Restricted
199
199
203
203
Sub-total for Sundayscho
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Tower- Tower Restoration Fu
Restricted
21,565
21,565
430
430
21,994
21.994
Sub-total for Tower
Grand total
204,789
51.068
54,801
202,818
Fund movement by type - 2023
enin
Incomin
Out
oin
Transfers Gains/losses
Closin
8ellRinger - Bell Ringers
Restricted
1.748
1,748
1,748
1,748
Sub-totsl for 8ellRinger
Cholr- Choir Restrictsd
Restricted
372
372
372
372
Sub-total for Choir
Dropln - Drop In Centre
Restricted
6,761
6.761
57
57
6.818
6,818
Sub-totsl for Dropln
Energy Gra - Energy Grant Restrlc
Reslricled
1,000
1.000
1,000
1.000
Sub-total for Eneryy Gra
General - General Fund
Unreslricled
88.129
88,129
37.606
37,606
38,249
38.249
6,624
6,624
94,110
94,110
Sub-total for General
IDS - Interior Decorating
Restricted
2,251
2,251
399
399
2,650
2.650
Sub-total for IDS
Marlow Leg - John Marlow Legacy D
Designated
79,901
79.901
79.901
79,901
Sub-total for Marlow Leg
Needy - Needy In Parish
Restricted
75
75
75
75
Sub-total for Needy
SundayScho- Sunday School
Restricted
199
199
199
199
Sub-total for Sunday School
Tower- Tower Restoration Fu
Restricted
21,222
21,222
343
343
21.565
21,565
Sub-total for Tower
Grand total
200,658
39.406
41,899
6.624
204.789
Analysis of Transfer between Funds
2024.. There were no fund transfers.
2023.. There were no fund transfers.
Description of Funds
Designated Funds
Marlow Legacy- legacy from John Marlow, received in 2022, for Christ Church church
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Restricted Funds
Bell Ringers - for payment of subscriptions to bell ringers associations and maintenance of Christ Church
Bells
Choir- for purchasing sheet music and music supplies at Christ Church
Drop-ln Centre - money raised by Christ Church drop in, specifically to be used for Christ Church fabric
(Church and Church Hall)
Flowers - to support the provision of flowers in the church at Christ Church
Hall - towards the maintenance and upkeep of the hall at Christ Church
Needy In Parish - money given to be used for specific needs in the parish.
Sunday School - for purchasing of materials for use in Christ Church Sunday school.
Tower Restoration - for the restoration and maintenance of the tower at Christ Church
Analysis of income and expenditure
Total
Unrestricted De51
nated Restricted
Endowment This
ear
Last
ear
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gift Aid- Bank
Other planned giving
Loose plate collections
Funeral & Wedding Collections
Donations appeals etc
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
Non-recurring one-off granls
Other funds generated
1.907
480
3.206
1,196
2,795
1,453
59
64
11,161
1,907
480
3.206
1,196
2,945
1,453
8.507
64
19,759
2,239
619
4,668
150
607
842
1,000
8,448
Total
8.598
9,978
Income from charitable activities
Fees for weddings and funerals
10.942
10,942
10.942
10,942
13.162
13,162
Total
Other trading activities
Church hall leltings fund raising
Church hall leltings
2,438
8.150
10,588
8.150
8.150
8,150
8,150
Total
Investments
Dividends
Bank and building society interest
Total
2,138
1,334
3,472
2,138
3.510
5.648
2,506
3.173
5,678
1.601
1,601
575
575
Other income
Olher income
6.569
6.569
40,294
6.569
6.569
51,068
Total
INCOME TOTAL
1,601
9.173
39.406
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EXPENDITURE
Raising funds
Costs of fetes & other events
106
106
106
106
Total
Expenditure on charitable activities
Common Fund
Common Fund Special Agreement
Working expenses of incumbenl
Other clergy expenses
Vicarage house costs
Parish training and mission
Hospitality
Church running - insurance
Organ I piano luning & service
Church maintenance
Cleaning
Upkeep of se￿iceS
Cost of services
Upkeep of churchyard
Upkeep of churchyardlgardens
Administration
Bank Charges
Visiting speakers I locums
Church running - electric
Church running- gas
Church running- water
Hall running electricily
Hall running - gas
Hall running - insurance
Hall running - maintenance
Hall running water
Governance costs examinationlaudit
fee
28,820
(9,750)
28,820
(9,750)
18.152
80
(40)
2,650
403
217
4,124
219
1,892
40
498
433
130
300
1,122
258
336
2,540
1,640
357
3.590
526
579
1,350
140
360
120
120
787
33
4,328
247
7,420
72
462
253
787
33
4,328
247
7,420
72
462
331
78
312
1,250
222
312
1,250
222
3,310
5,472
243
322
323
524
725
374
300
3,310
5,472
243
322
323
524
725
374
2.819
2,519
Total
46,170
2,597
48,767
41,899
Other expenditure
Historical Settlemenl
5.929
5,929
8.526
5,929
5.929
54,801
Total
EXPENDITURE TOTAL
46.276
41.899
GRAND TOTAL
5,982
1,601
647
3,734
2,493
Allocation of Support Costs
Support costs comprise Trustee Training and Governance Costs etc. Due to the nature of the financial
activities of the PCC, these would be allocated across Charitable Expenditure which comprises the majority
of its expenditure and as such are automatically charged there.
Staff Costs
The PCC do not employ any staff.
Trustees, Remuneration & Expenses
1 trustee has been reimbursed £Nil expenses incurred during the year. (2023: £255)
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Related Parties
No expenses were paid to any other PCC member. persons closely connected to them or related parties.
Donations from related parties (PCC Member) totaled £520 (2023.. £1,1360) during the year.
Fees for the examination of the accounts
2024
2023
Independent Examiner's
fees
175
150
Other fees {e.g.,
accountancy services)
paid to the Independent
Examiner
175
150
Fixed Assets
Fixed Asset Investments
At 1st Jan Additions Disposals Transfers
Change in
market value
At 31st Dec
Unrestricted Funds
CBF Invèstment Fund -
LDT TN506 (St Aidan's)
75,434
1,727
77,160
CBF In￿stment Fund
(Christ Church)
1,582
1,619
Total
77,016
1,763
78,779
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Creditors
Amounts falling due in one year.
2024
2023
un￿StriCted
Parish Share- St Chad (2015-21)
Common Fund - St Chad {2022-24)
Hall Hire deposit (Christ Church)
Income in advance (Christ Church)
26,114
4,575
1,800
26,114
1,200
1,800
8,150
37,264
32,489
Restricted
Agency
1,062
1,271
Total
33,551
38,535
The total common fund liability remains the responsibility of the PCC. The PCC allocated the amount of
common fund requested between the churches based on a 55.45 split.
St Chad's total common fundlparish share arrears at 31112124 of £30,689 (2023.. £27,314) remains
outstanding.
Statement of Financial Activities - 2023
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
funds
Total Prior year
funds total funds
Income and endovmients from..
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activf(ies
Other trading activf(ies
Investments
Other income
Total income
8,874
13.162
10.588
4.983
1.104
9,978
13,162
10.588
5,678
91,123
12,820
9,123
2.273
16,420
131.760
695
37,606
1,799
39.406
Expenditure on..
Expenditure on charitable activf(ies
Total expenditure
38,249
38,249
3.650
3.650
41.899
41.899
48.391
48,391
Net income Ilgxpenditurel resources before
transfer
{6421
11.8511
12,4931
83,369
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds- in
Gross transfers be￿een funds- out
Other recognised gains I losses
Gains I losses on investment assets
Net movement in funds
79,901
{79.901}
79,901
179.9011
159.803
{159,8031
6,624
5.981
6,624
4,131
9,393
73,976
{1,851)
Total funds brought foThvard
88.129
79.901
32.628
200,658
126,682
Total funds carried forward
94,110
204,789
200,658
The PCC accounts represent a consolidation of the two District Church Councils, one representing Christ
Church and one representing St Chads. The accounts for each DCC are shown on the following pages.
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Blakenall Heath Christ Church
Year ended 31st December 2024 - excl share of St Aidan's and curate's house investment.
Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Elldowment
funds
funds
funds
funds
Total Prior year
funds total funds
Re¢elpts
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
Total income
7,169
10,942
8.150
540
6.569
33,371
150
7.319
10.942
8,150
2,716
6.569
35.696
6.856
9.164
8,150
2,511
1,601
575
1,601
72S
26.681
Payments
Raising funds
ExpendK(ure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
Totsl expenditure
106
37.017
7.586
29.536
106
37.094
7,586
29,613
78
32,333
500
31.833
78
Net income I lexpenditurel Te$ou￿¢S before
transfer
3,83S
1.601
647
6,083
{5.1531
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds- in
Gross transfers between funds- out
Other recognised gains I losses
Gains I losses on investment assets
Net movement in funds
159,803
1159.803)
36
3,871
36
6.119
137
15,0161
1.601
647
Total funds brought forward
19.439
79.901
30,777
130,117
135.133
Total funds carried forward
23.310
81.503
136.236
130.117
Represented by
Unrestrieted
General Fund
23,310
23.310
19.439
Designated
John Marlow Legacy Designated Fund
81.503
81.503
79,901
Restricted
Bell Ringers
Choir Restricted
Drop In Centre
Flower Fund
Hall Donations
Needy In Parish
Sunday School
Tower Restoration Fund
Totsl funds
1,784
377
6,918
53
20
75
203
21,994
31.424
1,784
377
6,918
53
20
75
203
21.994
136,236
1.748
372
6,818
75
199
21.565
130.117
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Blakenall Heath Christ Church
Year ended 31st December 2024 - excl share of St Aidan's and curate's house investment.
Balance sheet
Total funds
Prior
ear funds
Fixed assets
Investments
1,619
1.619
1,582
1,582
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
939
136.540
137,480
512
139.244
139.756
Liabilities
Creditors.. Amounts falling due in one year
2,862
2.862
11,221
11.221
Net current assets less current Ilablll￿eS
134.618
128.535
Total assets less current liabilities
136,236
130,117
Total net assets less Ilabilities
136 236
130 117
Represented by
Unrestricted
General Fund
23,310
19,439
Designated
John Marlow Legacy Designated Fund
81.503
79,901
Restricted
Bell Ringers
Needy In Parish
Sunday School
Tower Resloralion Fund
Choir Restricted
Drop In Centre
Flower Fund
Hall Donations
1,784
75
203
21.994
377
6,918
53
20
1,748
75
199
21.565
372
6.818
Funds ofthe church
136 236
130 117
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Blakenall Heath S. Catherine with S. Chad, Beechdale Church
Year ended 31 st December 2024 - excl share of St Aidan's and curate's house investment.
Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
funds
Total Prior year
funds tot21 funds
Recelpts
Donations and lega¢ies
Income from charitable activities
other trading activities
Total income
3,991
3,991
3.122
3,998
2,437
9.$58
3.991
3,991
Payments
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
Totsl gxpgnditure
9,653
1,789
7,864
9.653
1,789
7.864
9.565
9.565
Net income l {expenditure} resources before
transfer
13,872)
13,872)
171
Other re¢ognised galns I losses
Net movement in funds
{3.8721
13.8721
17)
Total funds brought forward
126,479)
126.4791
126,4721
Totsl funds carried fonvard
30.352
30,352
26.479
Represented by
Unrestricted
General Fund
Total funds Carried for
30.352
30,352
30,352
30.352
26,479
26,479
Balance sheet
Total funds
Prior
ear funds
Current a$sets
Cash al bank and in hand
336
336
834
834
Liabilities
Creditors.. Amounts falling due in one ye8r
30.689
30,689
27,314
27,314
Net current assets less current liabilitlgs
130,3521
126.4791
Total assets less current Ilabilities
130.3521
126,4791
Totsl net assets less liabilities
26.479
Represented by
Unrestricted
General Fund
{30.3521
{26,4791
Funds of the church
26.479
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