Charity Registration No. 01145815
Company Registration No. 07736396
(England and Wales)
YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr P Baldwin
Mrs H Pool
Mr A Murray
Mrmord
Mrs A Shirley {resigned 04107124)
Mr N Wallace
Charity number
01145815
Company number
07736396
Registered office
Yardley Wood Baptist Church
Yardley Wood Road
Birmingham
B14 4LS
Independent examiner Mr David Chittenden
18 Cunningham Road
Pelerborough
PE2 9RG

YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of company law, present their report with
financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.
The accounls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts
and comply with the company's governing deeds, the Charilies Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1
January 2019)"
Objectives and actlvltles
The objects set out in the Memorandum of Association are,.
to advance education by such means as the trustees may consider appropriate, primarily in
Birmingham but also in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors may from
time to time think fit
to relieve persons who are in Conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the
distress caused, primarily in Birmingham but also in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the
world as the directors of the charity may from time to time think fil
to relieve unemployment by means of providing training for employment for those in financial and
economic need in Birmingham and in such other parts of the world as the trustees may from time to
time think fit
to advance the christian faith in accordance with the declaration of principle appearing in the second
schedule, in Birmingham and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors
may from time to time think fit
the relief of poverty (in Birmingham, and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the
directors may from time to time think fit) for persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
by reason of their social and or economic circumstances by providing and promoting the provisions of
advice and other services as the directors of the charity may from time to time think fit
to promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in Birmingham and in
such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors may from time to time think fit
Yardley Wood Baptist Charitable Company was established by Yardley Wood Baptist Church initially to operate
and manage the activities of an education centre designed to provide alternative provision education to young
people who were excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. At the end of August 2019,
the education centre was closed, and Yardley Wood Baptist Church opened a local Food Pantry.
This is a social franchise arrangement with Your Local Pantry I Church Action on Poverty, and it's aim is to
provide basic food and provision lo people in need in the local community using the model of a shop selling
donated and surplus food at a much reduced price.
The Food Pantry shop opened in October 2019 and is run by volunteers from the church and local community,
with help from staff at the church and operates out the premises of Yardley Wood Baptist Church.
Achievements and performance
The Pantry membership is now 139. with a reach to 388 household members, including 153 children. Up to the
end of May in 2025 the Pantry has so far provided our members with 1,403 shops. with a reach to just under 4,000
household members, including 1,571 Children. We have a part-time Pantry Manager in place and who has brought
improvements and efficiencies, particularly in the area of stock sourcing and organising, shopper experience and
volunteer recruitment and training. Our members pay £5 for a shop, with the opportunity to shop once a week. The
value of the average shop often exceeds £35 and rarely dips below £25. We also provide a community hub for the
local community through our Place of Welcome. including English courses, craft activities, good quality second-
hand clothes and book and DVD swaps. Many of the volunteers come from the Pantry membership and three have
gone on to paid employment.

Financial review
Income for the year amounted lo £47,774 {2023 £49,434) and expenditure £55,699 12023 £31,471 } This
resulted in a deficit of {£7,926) (2023 surplus of £17,963) and a decrease in funds for the year to £37,892 (2023
£45,818)
Reserves Pollcy
Reserves are required to..
smooth out surpluses and deficits year on year;
replace capital expenditure or restructure the organisation.,
deal with the effects of any risks that materialise e.g. significant losses of income and delays in payments,.
allow the organisation to take on opportunities that may arise in a timely manner,.
deal with the unexpected.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a spe¢ifi¢ use should be
maintained al a level equivalent to between three and nine month's expenditure. This is c£16k - £49k based on the
24125 budget. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a signifi¢anl drop in
funding, they will be able to continue the charitable company's Current activities while consideration is given to
ways in which additional funds could be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The charitable company is a Company limited by guarantee.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and
up to the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Mr P Baldwin
Mrs H Pool
Mr A Murray
Mrmord
Mrs A Shirley (resigned 04107124)
Mr N Wallace
New Injsteesare appointed by the current trUst￿5]n r&cognition oftheir contribution and value tothe charitable
company.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees aremembers of the
company and guarantee to Contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The trusteesare conversant with the practical work ofthe charitable company and are encouraged to familiarise
themselves with the charitable company's memorandum and articles, and the various Charity Commission
publications signposted through the commission's guide "The Essential Trustee"
The trustees share major decisions thal are noted in the board minutes. They take joint responsibility of
decision making and for the implementation of such decisions.
The trust*s have assessed the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed. and aresatisfied
that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
The tnJst*s' report was approved by the Board of TrLbStees.
Mr N Wallace
Trustee
Dated. 28th May 2025

YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE
COMPANY
I report on the financial stalements of the charitable o)mpany for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Respectlve responsibllltles of board of dlroctora and examlner
The trustees. who ar6 also the directOF5 Ot Yardley Wood Baptist Charitable Company tor the purposes of
company law. are responsible for the preparation of the f nanaal stalemenls. The board of directors consider
Ihat an audit is not required for thi5 year under section 144{2) of the Charrties Act 2011 (the 2011 Act} and
that an independent examinaticn is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charily is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination. it is my responsibility to..
(il examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Aci.,
(ill to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
5eGtion 14515){bl of the 2011 Act, and
(iii) to stale whether partic*tlar matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Indop•ndont èxamlne*8 report
y examinatlDn was (2rried out in accord8nc* with the general DIre￿lOnS given .by the Charily Commis8ion.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or
disdosures in the financial statements. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
mattefs. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit and
consequently no opinion is gwen as to whether the finan￿al slalements prèsent a 'true and fair vith¢ and the
report is limrted to those matters set oul in the next statemenl.
Independent •xamlnerf$ 8tslement
In Connection wrth my examination, no matter has come to my attenlion..
al which gives me re3s0nable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requI￿rnents.
li) to keep a¢¢ounting records in acccjrdance wlh section 386 of the Companies Act 2006", and
(ill to prepare accounts which ac￿rd with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of Sedion 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and princ4ples
of the Statement of Recommended Practice." Accounting and Reporting by Charities, have not
been met., or.,
bl to vthich, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in ordèr to enablè a proper understanding of the
finanaal statements to be reached.
David Chittenden
18 Cunningham Road
Pelert)orough
PE2 9RG

Yardley Wood Baptlst Charitable Company
Statement of Finan¢ial Actlvities, Balance Sheet and Notes
Year Ended 31st August 2024
Total Funds
2024
Total Funds
2023
Note R8stricted Unrestricted
Income and Endowmonts from:
Donations and legacies
Charrtable activities
28,587
19,187
28,587
19,187
33,654
15,780
47,774
47,774
49,434
Expendlture on:
Charrtable activities
55.699
55,699
31,471
Total expenditure
55.699
55,699
31,471
Net income
{7,926)
(7.9261
17,963
Rgconclllation of Funds
Total Funds brought forward
45,818
45,818
27,855
Total Funds carrled forward
37,892
37,892
45,818
Balance Sheet
as at 31st August 2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
3,651
5,872
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
213
37,879
38.092
2,346
46,814
Current Llabllltlgs
Liabilities falling due within one year
3,851
6,868
Net Assets
37.892
45,818
Represented by'.-
un￿stricted Funds
Restricted Funds
37,892
45,818
Totsl Funds
37.892
45,818
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl confim that for the period
ended 31 Augu512024".-
the eompany was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companie5 Act 20061 the Act'l, and
members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of ils accounts for the period in question in accordance
with section 476 of the Act. However, in accordance with section 145 of the Charilles Ad 2011 and sedion 44 of
the Chafilies and Trustee Investment (Scollandl Act 2005, the accounts have been examined by an independent
examiner.
The Iruslees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting
records and the preparation of accounts.
The notes form an integral part of these 8ccounts.
These accounts, which have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to
small companies, were approved by the trustees and signed on their behaw by..
Nick Wallace

Yardley Wood Baptist Charitable Company
Statement of Financial Activities. Balance Sheel and Notes
Year Ended 31st August 2024
1. Aecounting Policies
{al Basis of Preparation
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with the Accounl¥ng Regulations Set out under the
Charrties Act 1993 and with the Charities Slalement of Recommended Practice ISORPI 2005- Second Edition
{bl Form of Financial Slalements
lil Unrestricted funds are those that may be used al the discretion of the Iruslees In furtherance of the objecis of the eharity
lill Reslrided funds may only be used by specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are
raised for specific purposes.
{cl Incoming Resources
lil In￿rnIng Resources are recognised and included in the Slalemenl of Financial Aclivrf(ies ISOFA} when the Charity becomes
entitled lo the resources", the Iruslees are virtually certain they will receive the resources., and the monetary value can be
measured with sufficient reliability.
{ii} Where incoming resources have related expenditure las wf(h fundraising), the incoming reSour￿S and related expenditure
are reported gross in the SOFA.
{iiil Donalitsns are accounted for gross when received.
{ivl Bank interest is recognised when il is credited lo the account.
Idl Expenditure and Liabilities
{il Expendf(ure is accounted for on In accruals basis.
lill Liabilities are recognised a$ soon as there is a legal or constructive obligalign to pay out resources.
le) Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capilalised if they cost more than £500 and can be used for more than one year.They are valued at
cost or, if gffted, at value on re￿1pt.T￿e chaiily does not currently have any capilalised fixed assets.
lfj Taxation
The chaiity is not liable for income or capital gains lax on its charitable activities.
2, Income from donatlons and legacies
Restricted Unrestricted
2024
2023
Donations
Individuals
Co-op Local Community Fund
4,250
24,336
28,587
4,250
24,336
28,587
5,354
28,300
33,654
3. Income from charitable activities
Pantry membefships
19,187
19,187
1 5,780
4. Costs of charÉtable activities by fund type
Restricted Unrestricted
2024
2023
Wages
Food
Premises
Equipment
Other operating costs
Depreciation
11,315
31,924
5,862
838
3,539
2,221
11,315
31,924
5,862
838
3,539
2,221
8,221
17,935
1,600
329
1,720
1,666
55.699
55,699
31,471
S. Trystses. remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefils12023". Nil)

Yardley Wood Baptist Charitsble Company
ststement of Financial Activities. Balance Sheet and Notss
Year Ended 31st August 2024
6. Tangible fixed assets
Equipment
Cost
Al 1 September 2023
Additions
Al 31 Augysl 2024
13,818
13.818
Depreciation
Al 1 September 2023
Charge for the year
Al 31 August 2024
7,946
2,221
10,168
Net book value
Al 1 September 2023
5,872
At 31 August 2024
3,651
7. Debtors
2024
2023
Prepayment and a¢crLFed income
213
2.346
213
2.346
8. Bank and Cash Balances
Lloyds Bank current account
Lloyds Bank deposit a￿o￿nI
Petty Cash
12,692
25.186
44,468
37.879
44.468
9. Current Liabilities (payable wbthln one yearl
Account$ Payable
Accruals and deferred income
3,851
3,851
6.868
6.868
10. Related party transacttons
There were no related party transactions in the year12023.' Nil)
At1st
September
2023
At1st
Soptsmber
2024
11. Movements between Funds
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Ur*restri¢led Funds
45,818
47,774
55,699
37.892
Prior year
At1st
September
2022
At 1st
September
2023
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Ur¥restrieted Funds
27,855
49.434
31,471
45,818
Total Funds
27,855
49,434
31.471
45,818