REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168918
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
Lowson Ward
Chartered Accountants
292 Wake Green Road
Birmingham
B13 9QP

THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
14 to 15

THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024
The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2024.
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The object of the Charity is the preservation of The Solihull Manor House with its ancillary buildings and Garden as a
property of historic and natural beauty and to allow its use for the benefit and enjoyment of inhabitants of Solihull and
neighbourhood, but having regard to the use of the property to the best advantage of the Charity.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity and the trustees have complied with the duty in section 17{5} of the 2011
Charities Act to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The major responsibility of the Trust is to ensure the continued viability of the property in accordance with the Trust
Deed, and this ha5 been carried out.
Primarily the fabric and general condition of the building is good, with maintenance work carried out as needed.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Total income for the year ended 31st December 2024 15 £85.702 {2023: £87,508) with expenditure of £90,557 (2023:
£80,860). This has generated a deficit of £4,855 {2023: Surplus £6,648) for the year, which has been carried forward in
unrestricted reserves in the financial statements.
The Statement of Income & Expenditure and Balance Sheet are shown on pages 5 and 6 respectively.
Reserves policy
The trustees aim to maximise the rese￿eS of the charity whilst ensuring the maintenance of the property.
Total reserves at the year end were £73,511 {2023: £78,366).
Going concern
No material uncertainties exist that cast doubt on the charities ability to continue. The Trustees are of the opinion that
the Charity is financially sound and expect the outturn for the year to 31 December 2025 to maintain the stability of the
Charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its constitution and is a charitable incorporated organisation.
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees have been recruited from local voluntary organisations such as Rotary International and Soroptimists.
Advertising in Voluntary sections of professional bodies is also used.
Potential Trustees are invited to attend a trustee committee meeting; this acts as an informal interview. If all goes well,
they must then be formally elected by the members at the next AGM.
No other person or body, external to the Charity is entitled to appoint trustees.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1168918
Principal address
The Manor House
126 High Street
Solihull
West Midlands
B913SX
Trustees
Philip James Barham
Robert Michael Cox
Robert Christopher Vaughan (resigned 24.1.20251
Richard John Harris Retired Chartered Accountant {appointed 1.3.2024)
Stanley Thomas Hems Trustee (appointed 11.7.20241
Philip Barham is the Chair of Trustees. Anyone wishing further details of the charity should contact Philip Barham at The
Manor House.
Independent Examiner
Philip Ward FCA
Lowson Ward
Chartered Accountants
292 Wake Green Road
Birmingham
B13 9QP
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Philip James Barham - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Solihull Manor House Charity
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Solihull Manor House Charity (the Trust) for the
year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Act and in carrying out
my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{51(bl of the
Act.
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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
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 15 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.
Philip Ward FCA
Lowson Ward
Chartered Accountants
292 Wake Green Road
Birmingham
B13 9QP
29 August 2025
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Unrestrirted
funds
2023
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Investment income
85,702
87,508
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Direct Charitable expenditure
Governance costs
Depreciation
Wages and Salaries
49,256
8,783
261
32,257
44,899
3,246
348
32,367
Total
90,557
80,860
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
14,855)
6,648
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
78,366
71,718
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
73,511
78,366
The note5 form part of these financial statements
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Unrestricted
fund5
2023
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
782
1,043
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12,834
81,947
320
84,819
94,781
85,139
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(22,052)
17,816)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
72,729
77,323
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
73,511
78,366
NET ASSETS
73,511
78,366
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
io
73.511
78,366
TOTAL FUNDS
73,511
78,366
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authori5ed for issue on 29 August 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by:
Philip James Barham - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 1021 '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 {FRS 102) {effective l January 2019),, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the
Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities to maintain
the upkeep of the Manor House.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
25% on reducing balance
25Yo on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund accounting
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent5 comprise cash on hand and held in accounts.
Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going
concern.
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Rents received
85,702
87,508
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended
31 December 2023.
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Staff costs
Social security
35,226
(2,969)
30,648
1,719
32,257
32,367
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2024
2023
Administration
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
GOVERNANCE FEES:
Governance costs include:.
2024
2023
Independent examination
Payroll services
Legal & professional service fees
1,620
546
6,617
1,404
342
1,500
8,783
3,246
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At l January 2024 and 31 December 2024
3,041
36
3,077
DEPRECIATION
At l January 2024
Charge for year
1,998
261
36
2,034
261
At 31 December 2024
2,259
36
2,295
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
782
782
At 31 December 2023
1,043
1,043
The premises originally known as The Old Manor House are freehold, and the freehold is vested in the Official
Custodian for Charities on behalf of the The Solihull Manor House Charity.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Rent5 receivable
Prepayments
2,100
10,734
320
12,834
320
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CASH AT BANKAND IN HAND
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Cash in hand
Bank account no. I
65
81,882
59
84,760
Total
81,947
84,819
CREDITORS: AMOUNT5 FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Accrued expenses
11.257
923
26
6,750
3,096
{I,ioi)
2,225
6,692
22,052
7,816
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
78,366
(4,855)
73,511
TOTAL FUNDS
78,366
{4,855)
73.511
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follow5:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
85,702
(90,557)
(4,855)
TOTAL FUNDS
85,702
(90.557)
(4,855)
Comparatives for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
71.718
6,648
78,366
TOTAL FUNDS
71,718
6,648
78,366
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
87,508
{80,860)
6,648
TOTAL FUNDS
87,508
{80,860)
6,648
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ii.
OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
2024
2023
Due in < l year
1,458
1,944
Due > 2 year5 < 5 years
1,458
Total
1,458
3,402
Hire agreement Signed in November 2020 for various equipment / services connected to hygiene.
12.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE5
There were no related party transaction5 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS
Investment income
Rents received
85,702
87,508
Totsl incoming resources
85.702
87,508
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Repairs and maintenance
Sundries
Cleaning
Computer costs
35,226
(2,969)
4,785
10.411
18.264
1.382
55
5,634
108
8,557
60
30,648
1,719
5,685
10,760
10,842
1,312
9,215
194
6,792
99
81,513
77,266
Support costs
Finance
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
261
348
Governance costs
Accountancy
Carried forward
1,620
1,620
1,746
1,746
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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THE SOLIHULL MANOR HOUSE CHARITY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Governance costs
Brought forward
Other professional charges
1,620
7.163
1,746
1,500
8.783
3,246
Total resources expended
90,557
80,860
Net {expenditure)/lncome
{4,855)
6,648
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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