Charity Registration Ng. 01145815 Company Registrab'on No. 07736396 (England and Wales) YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustèos Mr P Baldwin Mrs H Pool Mr A Murray Mrmord Mr N Wallace Charity number 01145815 Company numb•r 07736396 Règlstsr•d offlcè Yardl&y Wood Baptist Ch¢Jrch Yardley Wood Road Birmingham B144LS Independent examiner Mr David Chittend&n 18 Cunningham Road Peterborough PE2 9RG
YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 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 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting poli¢ies Set out in note 1 to the accounts and Comply with the company's governing deeds, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeelive 1 January 20191" Objectlves and activities The objects set out in the Memorandum of Association are., lo advance education by such means as the trustees may consider appropriate, primarily in Bim)ingham bul also in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the director5 may from time lo lime think fit to relieve peisons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or $i¢k and lo relieve the distress caused, primarily in Birmingham bul also in such other parts of the United Kingdom OT the world as the directors of the charity may from time to time think fil lo 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 lime lo time think fit lo 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 lo lime think fil the relief of poverty lin Bimiingh8m. and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors may from time lo lime think fitl for persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by reason of their social and or economic ¢ir¢umslances by providing and promoting the provisions of advice and other services as the director5 of the charity may from time to time think fit to promote and fulfil such other charitsble purposes beneficial lo 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 f({ Yardley Wood Baptist Charitable Company was established by Yardley Wood Baptist Church initially to operate and manage the activities of an edu¢alion ¢entre designed to provide allernalive provision education to young people who were excluded or are al risk of exclusion from mainstream education. At the end of August 2019, the education centre was c105ed, and Yardley Wood Baptist Church opened a Ioc81 Food P8ntry. 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 to people in need in the local Community using the model of a shop selling donated and surplus lood 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 Over the year, Pantry membership has been around 130, with a reach lo 350 household members, including 125 children. There were 3,275 visits aver8ging 270 per month so each member visiting twice each month. The Pantry is run by a part-time Pantry Manager and a number of volunteers, many of whom come from the Pantry membership. During the year one of the Panly volunteers ha5 gone on lo paid employment. Our members pay £5 for a shop, with the opportunity lo shop once a week. The value of the average shop often exceeds £35 and rarely dips below £25. We also provide a social hub for the local community through our 'Place of Welcome,, Including English courses, craft activities. good quality second-hand clothes and books and DVD'S.
Finan¢lal revlgw Income for the year amounted to £46,524 12024 £47,774) and expenditure £51,393 12024 £55.6991. This resulted in a deficit of1£4,868112024 deficrt of £7,926) and a decrease in funds for the year to £33,02312024 £37,892). Reserves Pollcy Reserves are required lo.. 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 delay8 in payments., allow the organis8tion to lake on opportunities that may arise in a timely manner", deal with thtr unexpected. 1115 the policy of the charity that unreslricled funds which have not been designated lor a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent lo between three and nine month's expenditure. This is c£12k - £37k based on the 25126 budget. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charitable company's current activities while consideration is given lo ways in which additional funds could be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. Structure, governance and managernent The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee. The trL. who are also the directors foi the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the dale of signature of the financial slalemenls were.. Mr P Balthn Mrs H Pool Mr A Murray Mrmord Mr N Wallace New trueesare appointed by the current tse8s in recognition of their contribution and value lothe charitable company. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Iruslees are members of the company and guarantee lo conlritsule £1 in the event of a winding up. The tsusteesare conversanlwilh the pra¢li¢al work of the charitable company and are encouraged to farniliarise 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 Iruslees share major decisions that are noted in the board minutes. They lake joint responsibility of decision making and for the implementation of such decisions. The INSt have assessed the major risks lo which the charitable company is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place lo mitigate exposure to the major risks. The bust*s' report was approved by the B08rd of T$t. Mr N Wallace Trustee Dated.. 24th May 2026
YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF YARDLEY WOOD BAPTIST CHARITABLE COMPANY I rert on thg finandal 8tat8mnts ofthb tharftabte companyft>rthe yèar 31 2D25. R••p•cttv• r•8pMslbllltl•• of btsard of directors and •xamlner The trustees. who are a130 th8 dir1[8 ol Yardley Wood Baptl$t Charftable CTrpany for thè purp080s of company law. are re6ponslble for th8 preparadon of thg finonoal glatem8nts. Tho board of dlrector8 nsIder that 8n au(J¢i Is not required for thi5 year LFnder 80cVon 144121 of thè ChgrJde8 Act 2011 (tho 2011 Act) end tIBt an Indgpend•nt examinatton 18 n8•ded. 8rI3 sati8tsd myseifihat th8 tharity is nut sub1 tr) under cnpanY law 8nd Is pJvJible for Sndepgndent examtnalion. 11 1$ my responsibility to.. 111 th8 financial stAtsmants 8eclon 145 oftha 2011 Act,. {il) lo fotkyw tha procdures 13id in thè genordl thr8ctio glv8n ty tho Charfty Comrni88lLffi under 8ectlon 14515llbl of the 2011 ACA; and IIAI to 8tat8 particular rnatters hJve come to my attentton. Ba61• of Ind¢p•nd•nt mInerS r•port My exanwn&tion was o3rried 1 in o)rdane the gen8r DiretXIc8 ffti .by th8 Charity Commlss&)n. An examinati¢)n InctiJd69 a revi8w of the accounts"ThJ records kept by the charfty and 8 comparison of th8 rin8nci81 statements Psented ¥th those r8cordg. It al60 Includes consrderation of any unvsual Items or sd08ur8s In the financial stat&ments, seekiro explanations from you 88 trustees )ncErning any such matt•rs. Th8 proe&Jurès undèrtak8n do not providg all th8 evitsnc¢ Ihat bo wirerl lrt an audit and CeTh cpitwon Ss gNon 88 to whether Ihe financial slat6rnenl8 presanl a and falr atvj th8 report Is limbd to tthosè rnatters set out in th¢ next &atement. Ind•p•ndent examln•fs Statmnt In connection with my examlnaljon. no m8ttor h88 come to my att•ntion.' a) ¥thich glves me 8(able cause to teliave that In any Matsrfal respèEt wirgmerts.. 11} to koep 8crthnts.ng reccfds In acC0rfan vrtth s8don 386 of lh6 Conw8r488 Act 2006,. and 1111 to prepare ac¢ounts whith accord with the acrLJunting record$, comply Mth tho accounllng r•quir8ments of Sertion 396 of the Companles Act 2006 8ThJ with the mèt$ an(J prin¢ipJes of Iht Statèment of R#Mm8nded Pr8cticg.' Accovth'ng R&ports"ng by ChatieS, have not been m6t.' or ' bl to which, in my opIn, atlention Should be thawn in order lo en8ble a prop8r un(Jerstanding ol tha finBncAal s1$entS to b¢ reachoil. Davhl Chittenden 18 Cvnnin&*am Road PbtsrborothJh PE2 9RG
Yardley Wood 8apti$t Charitable Company Statement of Fonanclal Activlues, Balanct Sh•ot And Notes Year Ended 31st August 2025 Total Fund8 2025 Total Funds 2024 Nots Restrfctgd ntrIC Income and Endowments Irom.. Donations and kgacies Charitable ath'VrtS 25,197 21.327 25,197 21.327 28,587 19.187 46,524 46.524 47,774 Expenditure on: Charitabk activities 51.393 51.393 55.699 Total expenditu 51,393 51,393 55.899 Net income 14.e681 14.8681 17.9261 Reconclllatlon of Fund8 Tol81 Funds brought forwar 37,892 37.892 29,966 Total Funds carrlod forward 33,023 33.023 37,892 Balance Sheet as at 31st Avgust 2025 Flxed Assets Tangible assets 2.4 3.651 turnt Ag$9ts Debtor5 Ca$h al bank and in hand 213 37,879 38,092 50 099 51,C62 Current Liabilit18S Liabilities falling due within one year 20.534 3,851 Net Assets 33.023 37.892 Repre8entsd by:. UnrestNcted Fund$ ReslrKted Funds 33.023 37,892 Total Funds 33,023 37.892 The Iruslees Iwho a also the directors of the cotnpany for the putP05e5 of cornpany lawl confimi that for Ihe per ended 31 August 2025.. . the company was entit to exempbon from audit under section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 Iyhe Acri. and members have not required the company to obtain an audit of ts accounts for the period in queStn in accordance wrth section 478 of the Act. However, In acujrdance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and section 44 of the charits and Trustee Investment (Scollandl Act 2005, the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner The trustees acknowkdge their re5ponsibililk?s for comptying wrth requirements of Ihe Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of a¢¢ounts. The not8s form an integral part of these accounts. These aecotsnts, have been ppared in accordance th the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relatirrfJ to small compan, were approved by the tru$lee$ and signed on their behalf by." A9LL Nid< Wallace
Notes: 1. Accountlng Poll¢les lal Basi$ of Preparation These account5 have been prepared on th& basis cf hi510ric eost in acrxrd8n with the Accounb"n9 Regulations set out undef the Charities Act 1993 and wrth Ihe Charbties Ststement of Recommended Practice ISORPI 2W5- Second Edition Ibl Forn of Financial Statements Ill unrestrted fund5 are those that may be used at the discretion of the trust88s In furtherance of the objects of the charity lill Restncled funds may onty be used by spBcrf pUSes. Re$tiictions arise wh&n specifi8d by the donor orwhen funds are raised for spe¢rfic purpw$. Icl Incoming Resour$ lil In¢orning Resources are recognised and induded in Ihe Statement of Finanaal Activitk8s ISOFAI when th8 Charity b8COTr*S entitkd tc the resources, the tfustèes are virtualty certain they wll recewe the rèsources." and tho monetary value can be measu with sufficient lIability lill Where Incorning resources h8ve related axpendilure las wth fundraising), the incerning resources aThl related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA. liiil Donations are accounted for gross when received. Iivl Bank interest is recognised il credited to the account. Idl Expenditure and Liabilitres lil Expenditure is accounted for on an accrua15 basi5. lill Liabilrties a reco9nised as s(x)n a$ there is a legal or con$lru¢tive oblgatt)n to pay out resources lel A55ets Tangible fixed assets are capilalised rfthey cost more than £500 and can be used for rnore than ene year.They are valued at C051 or, if gifted, al value on receipl.The charity does not CUlFenlly have any capilalised fmed a$sets. lfj Taxation The charity 1$ not liable for income or capitsl gains tax on its charitsble aclivibes. 2. Income from donations and legaclos Restricted Unrestrlctsd 2025 2024 DonatK)ns Grants 4.390 20.807 25.197 4.290 20.807 25.197 4.250 24.336 28.587 3. In¢ome Irom charltab18 actlvltles Pantry memberships 21,327 21,327 19,187 4. Costs of charllable a¢tiviti8s by fund ty Restricted Unrestrictsd 2025 2024 Wage8 Food Premkses Equipment Other operating costs DepatIOn 14,607 27.848 4.800 167 2.816 1,155 14,607 27,848 4,800 167 2,816 1,155 11,315 31,924 5.862 838 3.539 2.221 51.393 51,393 55.699 5. Trustees, remuneratlon and expenses During the yoar, no Trustees recwved any remuneration or other benefil$12024." Nil)
O. Tanglbl¢ IIx¢L1 assots Equipment Cost At 1 September 2024 AdditlOn5 At 31 August 2025 13.818 13,818 Depreciation At 1 September 2024 Char9È for the yèar At 31 August 2025 10,188 1.155 11,322 N¢t book val At 1 September 2024 3,651 At 31 Aut 2025 2,496 7. Debtors 2025 2024 Prepayments and 8rue income 213 213 8. Bank and Cash ealances Lloyds Bank current account Lloyd$ Bank deposit account Pety C08h 13,981 36,118 12.692 25,186 50,099 37,879 g. Current Liabllltles (payable wlthin on• ygarl AcLounts P8yab Accruals and deferred Inco 3.851 3.851 20.534 10. Rolated party tron$a¢tlons Tkne were no related party transactions in th8 ye8r12024". Nill At 1st septeMr 2024 At31st Expondltur• Transfe15 August 2024 11. Movements between Fun Income Unre$lricled Funds 37,892 46.524 51.393 33,023 Prforyear At 1st September 2023 At 31st Expendlture Transfers August 2024 Incorne Unre$tncted Funds 29.966 47,774 55,899 37.892 Total Funds 29,966 47,774 55.699 37.892