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2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the year 1[st] January to 31[st] December 2025.

Charity name: The Parochial church council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter & St John’s Rugby. Charity registration number: 1185009

Objectives and Activities

St Peter & St John’s church council has responsibility, together with the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical.

The church works to the Diocesan goals of ‘Worshipping God, making disciples and transforming communities and therefore all our activities are geared towards one of these goals. We hold a variety of services for worship at varying times and days, we offer groups to nurture faith and friendship and we have sought to benefit the wider parish by enhancing the accessibility and usefulness of the building which has significantly improved facilities. It is confirmed that the trustees have regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

Structure, Governance & Management

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The appointment of all PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules (2020).

The PCC adheres to the policies of the Church of England in regards to training and guidance of members in safeguarding, health & safety and discrimination legislation.

The PCC meets as required to carry out its necessary functions, and authorizes a Standing Committee to discuss matters of urgency and set agendas. Other sub-committees are authorized to discuss matters of interest to the PCC in an advisory capacity. These include, but are not limited to, Worship Committee and Social & Fundraising Committee. The PCC employs staff in several functions, including a parish administrator, a parish safeguarding officer/cleaner/hall administrator. Remuneration of employees is reviewed annually in accordance with advice on national Living Wage.

Achievements and Performance

Vicar’s Report Rev Philip Morton

As I reflect on the past year, I want to begin by expressing my sincere thanks to all who contribute to the life of our churches. I am especially grateful to our Churchwardens and PCC members for their leadership, wisdom, and support, often given quietly and faithfully. Alongside them are so many who serve behind the scenes in ways that are not always visible but are essential to our common life - particularly those who care for our buildings, prepare for worship, manage bookings, provide hospitality, and enable so much of what we do. The life and witness of our churches depend on you all, and I thank you.

I also want to offer my particular thanks to the members of our Ministry Team, who bring significant gifts in leading, encouraging, and praying within our communities. The regular patterns of worship, which are the foundation of our benefice life, could not happen without them.

This past year has brought some developments in the wider diocese that impact our common life as a benefice. I therefore want to reflect on what has been happening in our parishes in light of these wider changes, which I hope will be encouraging. This report focuses on three areas in particular:

Developments in the Diocese of Coventry

The most significant development has been the welcoming of our new Bishop last summer. Bishop Sophie joined us from the Diocese of Sheffield and has been visiting deaneries to get to know parishes and people.

Bishop Sophie has initiated the Walking Forward Together programme to help discern the future direction of the diocese, and this will continue to develop in the months ahead.

Future Plans for Ministry and Potential Opportunities

As part of her review of ministry across the diocese, Bishop Sophie has allocated a curate to Rugby East Benefice from 2026, although in a slightly unusual form. Helen Bryant will join us for a three-year curacy while continuing in her full-time role as Chaplain at Rugby School. She will therefore minister within the benefice during school holidays and one weekend per month.

This is an experimental model of curacy, and I look forward to working with Helen and Revd Marcus (Lead Chaplain at Rugby School) as we seek to make this a fruitful arrangement both for our parishes and for Helen’s formation.

As part of our Strategy Review, begun in 2024, the benefice identified the possible appointment of a part-time Youth Worker as a priority for developing our ministry. We are now in a position to explore funding opportunities and grants, and to begin shaping a suitable role.

Ongoing Ministry and Ecumenical Relationships

Our benefice continues to play its part in the wider mission of the Church through strong links with organisations across Rugby, including the foodbank and Rugby Hope4. Many members of our congregations also serve through charities such as Christians Against Poverty, Street Pastors, Tools with a Mission, ACTS435, and the Samaritans.

We are thankful, too, for our ongoing connections with Rugby Revive. These partnerships remind us that we share in God’s mission beyond our own congregations.

In addition to my role within the benefice, I have begun serving as Assistant Area Dean, alongside my ongoing diocesan responsibilities as Associate Director of Ordinands, Bishop’s Adviser for Selection, and teaching on the Bishop’s Certificate in Discipleship and Ministry. These roles help to connect our life here with the wider church and its mission.

As we look ahead, we do so with a growing sense of shared purpose as a benefice. The work of the past year has helped us begin to identify priorities that will shape our life together, and I am encouraged by the willingness of so many to engage with this process. I look forward to all that lies ahead as we continue to serve God and our communities together.

Church Wardens report

The main difference in 2025 is that Clive stood down after several years as church warden. We would like to thank him for all his service to the church and are pleased that he is continuing as a member of the PCC.

Sunday morning services have continued to alternate between Communion and Morning Prayer/All-Age worship. Our thanks go to Philip and our Readers John and Gail, and our PTO Raymond for enabling these. We also continued with our mid- week Communion Services, where Raymond took some services in addition to Phillip.

Various building work has been done:

· Having resolved the problem with nesting pigeons in the roof space above the upper floor the area has been tidied, and the carpet cleaned.

· Electrical and fire checks have been undertaken and repairs made where necessary.

· The heating system has worked well, and all necessary servicing carried out.

· At the end of 2024 some trees were identified as needing work done on them. Some were cut back in 2024 and others removed early in 2025.

· The plaster which had been falling from the roof beside the organ has been dealt with and the ceiling and upper wall painted. Our thanks go to Simon for organising scaffolding and also for doing the painting.

· After flooding in the cellar, we had to employ a company to clear lots of debris from inside the drains. I don’t think this had been done for 30 years or so.

Thanks to all for their help and assistance in maintenance matters. We couldn’t do it without you. 2025 also saw our quinquennial (a 5 yearly check up on the building by a professional) which has given us a few jobs which need completing in 2026 and beyond.

Worship & services

Our worship of God remains the central focus of all our activity in our churches. The pattern of worship that was established when the benefice was first created has been maintained and follows the usual timetable below

At St. Peter & St. John (Sunday services at 10:30am):

Worship that engages younger people, especially children, has been a national priority for the Church of England recently, and our All-Age Worship team at PJs produce services that are designed to connect with children and communicate the Gospel in accessible ways.

Home Groups continue to be a valuable source of fellowship and discipleship, and John has this year started an on-line group for those unable to attend a group in

person.

The seasons of Advent and Lent provide an opportunity for groups to meet and

discuss matters of faith in more depth, and resources for these were available through the Shop at St. George’s

ORGAN & KEYBOARD

Most of the main parts in our wonderful 1889 Henry Bevington & Sons Organ are

137 years old. Cleaning and restoration are overdue – It is now 61 years since

refurbished installation (1965). The good news is that a 3 stage Full Restoration Scheme has been agreed.

Stage 1) Action refurbishment to make every note play, Stages 2 & 3) Full Cleaning overhaul with digital console control system.

Funds are growing slowly and grant applications are in hand, estimated funds needed

is around £145,000

However, we have Oscar our own enthusiasic 12 yr Old young Organist developing his skills further, also the organ is used for lessons with Alex Organist at St Mark’s Bilton and also

for practice by Aadan the new organ Scholar at St Andrew’s.

Discipleship

Tuesday Home Group

We continue to meet during term time at our home and others join us on zoom.

In 2025 we completed studies on Joshua, the Creation and Paul’s missionary journeys as well as following a course on the Nicene Creed and the Lent course entitled Living Hope. We discuss various questions and at the end of each session we listen to recordings of well-known hymns.

As a group we enjoy some social time together and/or work together on the church garden, as well as meeting each Tuesday at 10.30am.

Transforming Communities

Schools Report

Eastlands pupils continue to come to PJ’s once a term or so as a part of their afterschool provision to learn about the church in terms of what takes place in the building and the broader life of our church community. Rev Philip Morton and myself take it in turns to go into the school to lead assemblies. We are each in once a term and always look forward to the opportunity to share the Christian story with the young people. Eastlands school also came up to PJ’s on the last day of the autumn term to celebrate Christmas with us as we retold the story of Jesus’ birth together.

The children and staff of St Andrew’s Benn came to PJ’s at the end of the summer term for their end of term and valedictory service. Our efforts to make them welcome were appreciated and I was honoured to be asked to address the children and staff. Rev Philip Morton has been in to the school on, several occasions, to deliver assemblies on the themes of the Christian year.

You, Me & a Cup of Tea Report

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The group was started in 2024 for anyone in the community to come along and meet and enjoy time together, either listening to a speaker or joining in activities. In 2025, we welcomed representatives from the Liberal Democrats, Rugby Foodbank, Bible Journalling and Citizens Advice. One of the memorable meetings was a visit from the Rugby Fire Brigade who kindly followed up with visits to members homes to check fire safety.

We also joined in games at Christmas and planted seeds in the spring to take home along with helping to create prayer stations for Holy week and Easter. We usually meet on the last Saturday of the month from 2.30pm until 4pm & have a regular group of people coming along but welcome anyone from the area to come and enjoy fellowship.

Social Committee Report

The social committee has worked hard on your behalf this past year meeting monthly and arranging two fetes, two quizzes, hosting 7 lunchtime concert refreshments, Christian Aid lunch, part hosting Fun day at GEC rec and a cheese and wine launch of the organ fund.

Mother & Toddler Group Report

Toddlers continues to be held every Wednesday morning in term time. Numbers have been around 20 to 25 for most of the sessions, with many people coming regularly. In each session there are a variety of activities.

Hall Bookings Report

Our hall is an important community resource and has continued to be used this year by the local community and church affiliated groups. The hiring of the church and hall as a place for concerts also continues with regular bookings from the Rugby Musical Union, Rugby Music Centre and requests from local music teachers to hire the venue for small concerts for their students.

Coffee, Cake & Craft Report

I am delighted to report that our numbers are growing with 18 on the register at the moment. Our crafts are varied, the cakes delicious and the coffee not too bad! We meet on the second Thursday of every month at 10am and have branched out into having a Christmas lunch together.

Environmental report

The church has a dedicated group of Saturday morning gardeners who meet monthly to do fantastic work on maintaining the environment in a way which is both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly.

The Diocese has recently employed three staff to support the Churchyard Biodiversity and Heritage Project and we are awaiting to hear from them about being part of this project.

Financial Review

Finance Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2025

Overall, a year of stability with regards to income & expenditure.

Income

Total income for the year was £61,161. Total giving including gift aid remained at a similar figure to 2024. Hall lettings were down on previous years but other figures remained similar.

Expenditure

Total expenditure amounted to £66,952. The Parish share figure increased by £4000 which is being met by our giving and meets the churches commitment to paying the full amount.

Major repairs of £7,914 included work carried out to clear all the drains around the church. The year also saw the Quinquennial inspection on the building.

The year ended with a deficit of £3,490 on general funds.

The investments stand at £72,157 comprised of shares & a deposit account held with CCLA. There was a decrease in share values at 31[st] December. Total of all funds held at 31[st] December are £24,179 on designated funds and £49,187 on unrestricted funds. It is a policy of the PCC to keep approximately £16,000 in general reserves to cover unforeseen emergencies or loss of regular income.

On behalf of the PCC I wish to thank everyone for the financial support you have given to the church in 2025. This has again enabled the church to pay our bills and honour our commitments. Our overall financial position has remained stable. My thanks also to Malcolm Harrison who carried out the examination of these accounts.

Linda Wakeling: Treasurer

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Church Address: St Peter & St. John Parish Church, Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3QP.

PCC Correspondence Address: The PCC Secretary, St Peter & St. John Parish Church, Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3QP. Email: vicar.rugbyeast@gmail.com

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER JOHN CHURCH RUGBY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025

INCOMING RESOURCES
Note
Incoming resources from donors
2(a)
Other voluntary incoming resources
2(b)
Income from charitable/ancillary trading
2(c)
Other Ordinary Income
2(d)
Income from Investments
2(e)
Total Incoming Resources
RESOURCES USED
Grants
3(a)
Activities directly relating to church
3(b)
Fund Raising & Publicity
3(c)
Church management and administration
3(d)
Total Resources Used
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Transfer between Funds
Gains and Losses on Investments
Realised
Unrealised
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Balance 1st January 2025
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST		 INCOMING RESOURCES
Note
Incoming resources from donors
2(a)
Other voluntary incoming resources
2(b)
Income from charitable/ancillary trading
2(c)
Other Ordinary Income
2(d)
Income from Investments
2(e)
Total Incoming Resources
RESOURCES USED
Grants
3(a)
Activities directly relating to church
3(b)
Fund Raising & Publicity
3(c)
Church management and administration
3(d)
Total Resources Used
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Transfer between Funds
Gains and Losses on Investments
Realised
Unrealised
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Balance 1st January 2025
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST		 2025
2024
General
Designated
Endowment
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
42,449
42,449
67,059
5,222
5,222
7,244
10,683
10,683
12,517
0
0
1,500
2,807
2,807
2,946
61,161
0
0
61,161
91,266
2,580
2,580
2,435
53,977
2,301
56,278
62,554
98
98
104
7,996
7,996
7,545
64,651
2,301
0
66,952
72,638
-3,490
-2,301
-
-5,791
18,628
-
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-1202
-1,202
673
-3,490
-2,301
-1,202
-6,993
19,301
23,810
26,480
30,069
80,359
61,058
-
-
-
-
£20,320
£24,179
£28,867
£73,366
£80,359
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER JOHN CHURCH RUGBY
DECEMBER 2025
Total
Total
General
Designated
Endowment
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
£
19,111
24,179
28,867
72,157
73,359
AL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST
BALANCE SHEET AT 31S T DECEMBER 2025
Note
9
10
d
FALLING DUE
11
13
FIXED ASSETS
Investment Assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Short Term Deposits
Cash at Bank and in Han
LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS
WITHIN ONE YEAR
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
19,111
24,179
28,867
72,157
73,359
1,291
-
1,291
3,370
4,014
4,014
3,973
759
-
759
1,243
6,064
0
0
6,064
8,586
4,855
0
-
4,855
1,586
1,209
0
0
1,209
1,209
£20,320
£24,179
£28,867
£73,366
£80,359
£20,320
£24,179
£28,867
£73,366
£80,359

The notes on pages 2 to 6 form part of this financial statement

These accounts were approved by the Trustees on

Trustee

Trustee

1

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER JOHN CHURCH RUGBY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2025

2

CHARITY INFORMATION

The Parochial church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter & St John's church Rugby is an unincorporated charity registered in England and Wales (Charity Registration number 1185009).

St Peter & St John's church is part of the Rugby East benefice which consists of 2 churches, St Peter & St John's and St Georges church.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value.

Endowment Funds can either be permanent or expendable.

Incoming Resources

Voluntary income and capital sources

Income from Investments

Gains and Losses on Investments

Resources used

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded by the PCC if that award creates a binding obligation.

Activities directly relating to the work of the Church

The diocesan parish share is accounted for when payable. Any share unpaid at 31st December is provided for in those accounts as an operational (though not legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER JOHN CHURCH RUGBY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2025

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (contd)

Fixed Assets

Consecrated property and movable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011

Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventories, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For inalienable property acquired prior to 1999 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. All items acquired since 1st January 2000 will be charged in full in the accounts in the year of acquisition, regardless of cost. Such items will be recorded in the church inventories. All expenditure on the maintenance and repair of all assets including consecrated and beneficed property is written off in the accounts in the year in which incurred.

Investments

Investments are valued at market value at 31st December.

Current assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31st December for fees,rents or other income are shown as debtors .

Short term deposits include cash held on deposit at the bank.

2
INCOMING RESOURCES
(a)
Incoming resources from donors
Planned giving:
Contributions received
Income Tax recoverable on giving
Collections (open plate) at all services
Legacies and Donations
(b)
Other voluntary incoming resources
Donations etc.
Fund raising events
Grants
(c)
Income from charitable and ancillary trading
Church hall lettings, etc.
Fees
(d)
Other Ordinary Income
Insurance Claim
(e)
Income from investments
Dividends and interest including any reclaimed
tax
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCE		 2025
2024
General
Designated
Endowment
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
£
31,113
-
31,113
29,562
8,272
-
8,272
7,347
1,374
-
1,374
1,775
1,690
-
1,690
28,375
42,449
0
0
42,449
67,059
935
-
935
185
4,287
-
4,287
4,924
0
-
0
2135
5,222
0
0
5,222
7,244
9,302
-
-
9,302
12,213
1,381
-
-
1,381
304
10,683
0
0
10,683
12,517
0
-
-
0
1,500
0
0
0
0
1,500
2,807
-
2,807
2,946
2,807
0
0
2,807
2,946
£61,161
£0
£0
£61,161
£91,266

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER JOHN CHURCH RUGBY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2025

3
RESOURCES USED
Note
(a)
Grants
Missionary and charitable giving:
Church overseas:
Toybox
Other
Hope4
(b)
Activities directly relating to the work of the Church
Ministry:
Share to diocese etc
Clergy Expenses
Upkeep of Church:
Running costs
5
Church maintenance
6
Major repair/renovation
7
Church hall: Running costs
Outreach
Discipleship
Other payments
8
(c)
Fund Raising & Publicity
Cost of Social Events
(d)
Church management and administration
Administrative/cleaning costs
Office expenses
Accountant's fees
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
4
STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
These costs relate to payment for cleaning services and the costs of
an administrator and communications & safeguarding officer are a memoran
only, as they are already included in Notes 3 (d) above
5
CHURCH RUNNING COSTS
Service Expenses
Heat and Light
Insurance
Licences
Water Rates
6
CHURCH MAINTENANCE
Organ
Computer/AV maintenance
Other
7
MAJOR REPAIR/RENOVATION EXPENDITURE
New computer & printer
Remove & prune trees
Re-plaster above organ console
Clear drainage
Major repair to roof & air vent
Organ repair & report
Hall,Kitchen & vestry refurbishment
AV		 2025
2024
Total
Total
General
Designated
Endowment
£
£
£
£
£
500
-
500
500
1080
-
1,080
935
1,000
-
1,000
1,000		 2025
2024
Total
Total
General
Designated
Endowment
£
£
£
£
£
500
-
500
500
1080
-
1,080
935
1,000
-
1,000
1,000		 2025
2024
Total
Total
General
Designated
Endowment
£
£
£
£
£
500
-
500
500
1080
-
1,080
935
1,000
-
1,000
1,000
2,580
0
0
2,580
2,435
34,054
34,054
30,000
281
281
250
10,056
10,056
9,215
2,354
2,354
2,726
5,613
2,301
7,914
19,034
358
358
399
92
92
0
149
149
1,020
1,020
930
53,977
2,301
0
56,278
62,554
98
0
-
98
104
98
0
0
98
104
7,542
7,542
7,111
254
254
234
200
200
200
7,996
0
0
7,996
7,545
£64,651
£2,301
£0
£66,952
£72,638
dum item 2025
£
7,542
7,542
£
341
6,049
3,028
423
215
10,056
£
769
65
1,520
2,354
£
510
1,059
2,387
1,860
0
1,600
0
498
7,914		 2024
£
7,111
7,111
£
116
5,854
2,602
452
191
9,215
£
700
294
1,732
2,726
£
0
0
0
0
9,016
5,040
4,025
953
19,034

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER JOHN CHURCH RUGBY

8
OTHER PAYMENTS
Electrical inspection
Quinquennial inspection
9
INVESTMENTS
Market Value 1st January 2025
Net Investment/(Withdrawal) in t
Unrealised decrease/increase in v
Market Value 31st December 202
The investments comprise of Cen
Shares and Deposits.
10
SUNDRY DEBTORS
Tax refund
Hire of hall
Insurance claim
11
SUNDRY CREDITORS
Heat & Light
Insurance claim paid in advance
HMRC
Stationery
Funeral cost
Accrual - Examiner
12
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted
General
Designated
Building fund
Outside area
Outreach
Mission
Investment
Endowment		 NOTES TO THE FINANC IAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 2024
£
930
0
he year
alue in the year
5
tral Board of Finance Investm
930
£
55,686
17,000
673
73,359
£
900
970
1500
3,370
£
1,168
0
60
0
158
200
1,586
As at
31.12.25
£
20,320
10,757
-1860
441
-441
5,282
5,000
5,000		 8,897
0
5,282
5,000
5,000
26,480
0
0
-2,301
0		 24,179
30,069
-
-
-1,202
28,867

13 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity (2024-none)

14 TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period (2024 - none)

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees ST PEfER JOHN CHURCH RUGBY On accounts for the year ended 31¥t December 2025 Charity no (If any) Set out on pagos +%e shu91s' I report to the P.C.C. on my examination of the accounts of the above Church for the year ended 31.12.2025. Responslbllltlès and basls of report As the P.C.C. you are responsible for the preparation of the a¢¢ounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the A¢t"l. I report in resped of my examination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicab￿ Directions gtven by the Chanty Commission under section 145(5)(bl of the A(a. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matérial matters have examiner's ststsment come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to beI￿ve that in. any material resp8d'. the accounling records were not ketrt in a¢¢ordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply wrth the applicab￿ requirements conceming the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should b8 drawn in this report in order to enable a woper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgnod: Datè: 15th April 2026 Name: Malcolm Harrison Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (If any): CTA Chartered Institute of Taxation Addross: 14A Percival Road Rugby CV22 5JS IER Oct 2018