FRIENDS OF SHENSTONE TOWER
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 12 MONTHS TO 31st DECEMBER 2025
Registered Charity No: 1187173
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charity Information
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Trustees: Jeremy David Cotton (Chairman), Joseph James David Matile (Treasurer), Stuart Alan Jones, Paula Ball, Shirley Ann O'Mara, Bronwen Brazell Ross, Karen Jane Welch, Ian Richard Law, Peter William Lawrence, Jonathon Iddon (from September 22[nd] , 2025)
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Principal Office: 25C Main Street, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0LZ
Objectives and Activities
The charity continues to:
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Preserve and maintain the historic Grade II* listed Shenstone Tower.
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Promote community use for education, arts, and heritage.
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Provide access to the Tower and enhance visitor experience.
Chairman’s Report – Achievements and Performance
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Continued monthly openings and summer Sunday afternoons.
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Hosted community and group visits.
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Maintained and improved visitor facilities (information boards, lighting, video system).
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Strong volunteer support for cleaning, tours, and research.
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Ongoing engagement with local community and St John’s Church.
Fundraising
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Support from Shenstone Parish Council and local donors.
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Additional income from community events and JustGiving.
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Registered with Fundraising Regulator; all funds raised for charitable objectives.
Financial Review
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Income: £1,771.12
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Expenditure: £11,295.62
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Deficit: £9,524.50
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Funds carried forward: £13,672.38 (down from £23,196.88 in 2024).
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Principal risk remains that ongoing costs exceed income in particular around insurance; trustees continue careful budgeting.
Statement of Financial Activities
| ivities | |
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| Income | £1,771.12 |
| Expenditure | £11,295.62 |
| Excess of Expenditure over Income | (£9,524.50) |
| Funds carried forward | £13,672.38 |
Expenditure Breakdown for 2025
The charity’s expenditure for 2025 has been analysed into key categories as follows:
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Insurance: £4,835.85 (All payments to PIB Risk Services)
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Fitting-Out / Project Works: £5,950.80 (All contractor, design, materials, and project-related ‘invoiced payment’ items)
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Running Costs: £436.97 (General expenses such as small materials, volunteer reimbursements, and minor operational needs)
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Bank Charges: £72.00 (Unity Trust service charges throughout the year)
These figures reconcile to the total expenditure of £11,295.62 for the year.
Balance Sheet as of 31st December 2025 Cash at Bank: £13,672.38 Unrestricted Funds: £13,672.38