2024-12-31-accounts

Christ Church Lichfield Annual Reports and Financial Review of the Parochial Church Council Presented to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting th 13 May 2025 th (Previous APCM was held on 14 May 2024)

a. Report from the Church Wardens This is a brief report from your Church Wardens, Toni Clarke and Carol Young, together with your Assistant Wardens, Margaret Beddoe and Rosemary Vinnecornbe and reflects on our activity during the past year. though we are currenlty without a vicar, our operab.ons have continued 5moothty thanks to the numerous volunteers from within the congregation vtho contribute signtficantty to the functioning of our Church in various capacities. Rosemary volunteered to join the Warden's Team and to suit her diary we changed our weekly meeting time lo Wednesdays at 0930, which has worked for all of u5. Every week we spend time reflecting and working on practical matlers affecting the Parish, Parishioners wellbeing and our Worship and decide who is going to do what during the week that follows. Our meelings are informal, and you are welcome to call in rf there is an issue you would like us to address. We work as a team, each of us bringing our own unique skill set to our offering for which we gwe thanks. Our aim is to be there to support you together with our church community, so do feel free lo approach any one of us should you have matters of concem you need to share. We are always grateful of feedback providing rt is of a constructNe nature and will listen to your suggestions with an open mind. Each week, one of your Warden's Team serves as the Duty Warden at each of the seNices before, during and after worship. We are responsible for supporting the visrting priest and ensuring that all arrangements are in pla￿. We are ah¥ays grateful rf you notice something we have missed, e.g. lighting the candles, and appreciate any help you can gnie us. Acquiring priestty cover for planned Sunday worship and occasional offices has been a challenging and lime-consuming issue. however, we have been able lo establish a cohort of willing ordained priests who are leading us in our preferred worship style. Currenlly we have no idea how long we wll be In Vacancy as a Parish. so vising priests have been booked until the end ofAugust 2025. We support Occasional Offices through Margaret serving as Verger for Weddings and Funerals," Carol serving as Sponsor for Bapb'sms, Toni and Carol leading monthty worship at Rosemary Lodge., Carol and Margaret supporting monthW worship at Beacon Park Village. We slrive to do this work in the name of Christ. Amen. b. Review of the Church Council's year (PCC report) The PCC met fNe times during 2024, in addrtion to the APCM. Signed coP￿S of the minutes of these meetings are available on request. Meetings are well-allended and all PCC members make valuable contribubons lo discussions. David Hartley is the vice-chair. Standing items discussed at PCC meetings include key areas such as fiTran￿, Martin Heath Hall, safeguarding, governance. fabnc and churchyard, health and safety. sustainability, and mission and ministry. In addttion. there is discussion of a variety of timetylrelevant lopics which have arisen. Reports are circulated to PCC members beforehand to enable them to attend meetings informed of key developments. Changes in PCC membership during the year were as follows.. Andrew and Claire Goodman resigned as PCC members in May 2024 Linda Atkin was elected as a new PCC member at the APCM in May 2024 2 new Deanery Synod represenlalives were elected during the year.. Andrea Allen in March 2024 John Pearce in June 2024

Jan Waterfield ceased lo be an 8X-officio member of the PCC on her retirement in June 2024 Heather Jones and David mackenz￿ were re•elected as PCC members at the APCM in May 2024 to 58rve another term of 3 yèars New members are aknys V￿lcome. Current vacancies are as follov*S: 1 Deanery Synod representatNe 8 PCC members Jemimah Reid, PCC Secretary, April 2025 c. Frlends of Christ Church Sub Committee: Annual Report for the 2025 APCM 2024 Commrttee members.. David Hartley, Richard Paulson, Carol Young, Jan Waterfield, The accounts of the Fr￿ndS for the year ending December 31 2024 have produced and have been conSol￿ated into the Christ Church Lichfiekl PCC accounts by Tony Rate. The accounts showed the Friends raised £838.75 in 2024 (including £144.75 gift aid recovery) and on the 31. Decemter 2024 a sum of £1,368.98 was held in the account, for use onty as described in the Temis of Reference of the Friends Sub Committee. In 2024 the Friends paid for the servicing of the Tower Clock, £168, Ihe annual check of the Lightening Conductor, £126. and repairs lo the Tower Roof, £640 at a combined cost of £934.00. £144.75 Gift Aid recovery was pa￿ directty into the Church Fabric Fund which 1$ 8 restrictad fund covering work on the Fabric of the Church in line with our lerms of reference. In 2025 the monies In the Fnends account will be used to help cary out any fijrther work identified by the 2022 Quinquennial inspection of the Church Fabnc The cost of the annual lightning conductor testsng, and clock seNicing will again be covered by the Friends. 11 Is now 12 years since I set up the Fnends Sub Committee and l am no longer in a position to do anything but manage the donats.ons from largely, the sadly decreasing number of original members, plus a welcome couple of ones, and co-ordinate the regular serVi￿S to the building that the FrEnds support. As you can see the committee is now down to three, wilh Jan's departure, bul has not been active Sin￿ Lockdown and really needs some fresh blood to try to tap into the many newcomers into the old Leomansley area over the last 12 years. We were never successful in attracting members from Ihe new estates on the other side of Walsall Road but as these have now become established it may be worth anolher lry. Richard Paulson - Treasurer page 3

d. Fabrlc and Churchyard Committee The Committee comprises. Larry RKlout, Julia Baker. John Pear￿, Richard Paulson. Peter Jones and David Hartley. We have met regularty through the past year. Church Bullding Various maintenance and irnprovernenl works have been carr￿d out through the year to keep the building in a good slale of repair. Regular inspections of the clock and lightning conductor have been carried out as well as maintenance of the boiler, fire exbnguishers, AV system and electncal rtems. Thanks are due lo number of people who diligently undertake regular routine tasks such as dock winding, cleaning gutters. setting heating programmes. etc. and lo the 'Hoty Dusters. cleaning team. A few minor repairs to the roots. particulady the tower roof, which had been noted in the quinquennial inspection have been remedied. The hinges on the main gates were replaced to event them from binding wthen they expand in wam weather. The quinquennial inspection hjghlighted the need to invests.gate the condition of the stained glass windows. A report was commissioned and work to 2 windows in the south wall of the nave was identified as urgent. While waiting for a faculty for the work, there was an attempted break-in which caused damage to a clear glass window in the north nave. Contact with our Insurance company hlghl￿hted a condth'on that all stained glass windows should be prolected by window guards. Only some of ours were. The PCC agreed that we should take an overall approach and have all the windows brought up to standard and protected by mesh guards As of April 2025 this work is in progress and will be paKi for by generous donations and a grant from the Hinckley Christ Church Trust The AV system, consisting of a large LED monitor on the congr6gation side of the chancel arc and 2 smaller monitors on the choir side were Installed. The existing audio system was upraled so that it could accommodate addrtional fixed microphones in the chancel to enhance the sound of the choir for the congregation This work was enabled by a generous Wuast. With the Parish oonlinuing in interregnum, the repair of some of the degraded exterior stonework is still on hold. Churchyard The regular churchyard mowing and strimming has again been undertaken by Chns Gittus. It was a particularly challenging season due to prolonged spells of wet weather. The cost of this work is covered by an annual grant from Lichfield City Council. His work has been supplemented by the monthty garden hours. We are grateful to the people who come regularty to help wrth keeping the churchyard looking tKJy. We entered the Churchyard Award Scheme 2024 and were pleased to receive a Gold Award as well as a 'Nalure Friendty, certificate. A survey of the condrtion of the churchyard trees that was done in December 2023 has still not been acted upon. Desprte several qurte intense winter storms, no damage was reported. Thank you to everyone who puts in so much time and effort to maintain our English Heritage Grade Il. listed building and rts grounds. David Hartley Chairman, Fabric and Churchyard Committee 384

e. The parish magazine, The Beacon Six editions of The Beacon were produced duriTrJ the calendar year 2024 and so far, bi-monthly into 2025. These have generalty been available at the end of the month preceding the issue date. The magazine has been the subject of ¢onsKlerable reorganisatron as far as its content is concerned starting wrth the June 2024 issue. A review of all content was held with the PCC and as a result some less popular rtems were discontinued and substituted by rnore relevant and 'lighter" articles. Some unnecessary information pages were dropped Whe￿ the information . was duplicated by other means, although rotas were then reinstated by popular request. We conlinue to publish reports from the school. I have attempted lo keep Ihe advance nolice of worship as accurate as possib￿ wthin the bounds of the magazine being published up to ts• months before some seNices and events. servi￿ details are no longer on a separate page, but are included in a mu¢h expanded pansh diary. The advertising revenue for the latest volume of the magazine (Volume 45) is slightly redu￿ as we lost one full page advert. birt ￿ previous half page adverts were changed to full page. The option to re¢eive copies by e-mail has continued into Volume 45 {20251 and remains a permanent feature. The price of the magazine remains at £2 per issue with all six copies for £10. Circulation has remained roughly the same as in 2023 with a few new subscnbers Compensating for a few who have not ren8wed their subscription. Overall subscription revenue is slightly higher than last year. Once more I musl express my gratitude lo the regular contributors to whom l am extrernety grateful. I would encourage anyone who has views and opinions on any mallers to do with the church, the local area of the environment to voice them through the magazine. Whilst it is obviously easier for me to receive articles by e-mail, I would encourage péople are maybe not PC literate not lo be pirt off submitting material. l am always happy lo type articlès myself rf they are hand written. All issues over the last year have been printed on recycled paper. Circulatson and subscription records are deall wilh by myself and Sue Pnce. David and Sue Hartley then distribute piles of the magazine to the distnbutors who post through the doors. for ich l am extremety grateful. Advertising renewal at the end of 2024 was dealt with by myself. We are particulady orateful to our dedicated team of distributors who deliver to houses around the parish. Gratis copies are delivered to Pathway, school. and various eklerly people's residencies. On a more general nots. more volunteern are needed to help wlth advertlsing reach and renewal. Philip J Price. Editor Editor Jes

f. The Martin Heath Hall APCM Report for Year Ending December 2024 Bookings: Have remained high for the year wrth the hall in use every day (in school term time) including mosl weekends. However, like mosl years we lose one or of our regular groups for varied reasons, but this gives opportunty for new groups to start which ha5 been the case this year. We have an array of diverse groups, from Toddler Play Groups, U3A, Yoga, Exercise lo Theatre and DanGe and Rainbows, Guides arKI Brownies. Maintenance: There has not been any major maintenance work conducted this year just the usual day-day upkeep ofthe hall. We did replace both key-safes in August to a push button type making them easier to use and preventing them being left open wrth the code still showng as often happened wrth the previous ones. We have had a White Board installed on the blue wall in the Leomansley Room. This will function as a training aid as w8 are receNing more enquiries for this type of booking. Parklng: Parking is a￿ayS going lo be an issue. The MHH Committee have had a meeting with the 6 Lichfield Scouts and bets¥een us we are trying to manage this problem and are in regular communication on how we can improve the situation. We gave noti¢e of the cancellation of the 'The Parking Agreement. that was agreed in 2010 as rt did not meet the ¢urrenl parking usage. Overall, Il has been a successful year for the MHH in helping to bring people together for the various activities and makes a positwe contribution to the communities of Leomansley and Lichfield. John W8terfield. Bookings Administrator g. LICHFIELD DEANERY SYNOD REPORT for the ear 202415 All Deanery Synod Meetings are open to anyone who wouhy feel thè topic would be interesting. We normally hold four synods each year. n June 2024 our host for the evening was St Chad's. Lichfield. We heard from Rev'd. Simon Foster about how we could pioneer Parishes and Growng Faith in the next Generalion. He suggested that there were 9 goals for churches lo work towards, or possibly achieve, by 2030. 1. A grovrth In the overall worshlpplng community of 34,000 new dlsciples. The current worshipping congregation r8pres8nts 0.9Yo of Ihe population of the Diocese. 2. 200 new worshipping Communities which are established and sustainable. In any new worshipping community, we expect to see the word preached and the sacraments celebrated with robust accountability structures in place. 3. A strengthened culture ol vocatlon amongst all God's people. and at least 30 new licensed lay ministers and 30 ordinations a year. We need lo build one another up and encourage vocations in all aspects of ministry, licensed or otherwtse. 4. An active plan in every parish for engaging wlth thelr local population beyond the church walls. Every parish should have a plan for local engagement that Is regularty reviewed and kept live and fresh. 5. Astrong connection between every primary and secondary school and their parish church. There are 450,000 school age children in the Diocese, 45 000 of which attend a Church of England school. 6. No fewer than 30 young people per year aged between 18 and 30 who are called to leadershlp being supported through a high-quality devplopment programme offered by the Diocese. By developing a leadership programme by making more disciples in each Deanery. paJ& 6

1. The age profile of each worshlpping communlty reflectlng the age profile of the ¢ommunity which It seThes. Most ofour church communrties have very few people under the age of forty.
2. Every worshlpping community reflecting the diversity of the community they serrfe. Currently. in many of our churches the whole gospel is not reaching the whole community.
3. All people being able to see themselves ￿flected in the leadershlp and governance of the Diocese. The Bishop's Council wll set policies so that our representatNe structures reflect the dNerse communrties we serve. This paper is produced followng a three-year Diocesan pro￿$$ called Shaping for Mission. 11 is a consolidation of progress and learning to dale and will shape our plans for Othe next six years. In e tember 2024 we met at Sl Anne's. where we had a presentation from Clare Whitney Ilhè Diocesan Learning & Development Officer). Clare spoke about how the shape of ministry is changing for people who are interested in training for Lay Readership Minislry. The training is over a period of 4 years The course includes 7 modules- Reflection on Discipleship. Theology, Mission, Evangelism. Worship in the Church of England, vocation on Public Ministry, Pastofal Theology and a Foundation in Christian Farth. Our next synod was planned for November but due to a sudden downfall of snow. it was agreed that the weather was loo dangerous to travel to Christ Church, Gentleshaw. On 19 Februa 2025 we held our meeting on Zoom. Our topic was Getting lo know the new Bishop of Wofverhamplon- The Right Reverend Doctor Timothy Wambunya. The Lay-chair of our Deanery asked him many questions which included How did you come to faith? Bishop Tim said he had nurtured in believing by his Grandparents who both worked for the church. Nèxt Lilas asked him what were the main challenges facing the Church of England? He replied'.- finding its way in God's work," the church is deciining, and this may be because there are many nations in Britain but the chur¢h is neglects'ng God's great commission. social awareness.. and also safeguarding. What did he think his main challenge would be in the huge and diverse Diocese? He realyzed thal he needs to focus one Ihing at a lime but his priorrties are lo more invofved in peoples mission by refle¢ting where we are and energvzing people, he needs to find out why the church is declining, (40 /0 In the last 10 years), and he wants lo Inspire and encourage people to become excitèd about mission and Christianity to grow God's church. What of his ro￿ as Bishop bnngs him most Joy? He said he likes meeting people and helping Christians to feel happy. How can we pray for our Diocesan Bishops? Bishop Tim feels they should be able to focus on mission and not administration. it is Important that all work well together as brothers and sisters in Christ, and as good teachers for the benefft of the vthole Diocese. How can we encoufago clergy to want to minister in this Diocese? Bishop Tim suggested that we pray that God will call G￿rgY to work here. What books did he recommend? 'Hoty Habrts,. 'PTaying wth Paul,, and his own book 'Recovering the Great Mission, which will hopefully be available next year. Lastty Which 3 people woukl he invite to dinner? He said Saint Paul because he wants to know how he managed lo find time to write all his letters and travel and talk lo so many people, Timothy Bavin who was Bishop of Johannesburg. and Tom Scott because he wants lo ask what hell is like. This report by Anita Brooke5 of St. Anne's, Chasetown page 7

Church Membership: Electoral Roll Officers Report: May 2024- 27° April 2025 Number on Roll May 2024 was 79 A complete renewal of the Roll was required in Awl 2025. This was carried out and followng this the new roll COM￿.1ed. There are 66 members on the new roll. of whom 57 have renÈ￿ed and 9 are new members. Reported by Electoral Roll Officer Joyce Bery- 27° April 2025 Administrative Information Christ Church was a parish within the United Benefice of Lichfield. Christ Church and Longdon. This benefice was dissolved following the vicar's retirement. The parish is situated towards the west side of Lichfield city 11 is part of the Diocese of Lichfield and in the deanery of Lichfield. The church address Is Christ Church Lane Lichfield Staff ordshire VVS13 8AY The CO￿eSpondenCe address is clo the PCC secretary phone. [phone] or email.. [e-mail] Church Web-site Mvw.christchurch-lichfield.org.uk Facebook Christ Church Lichfield -official CU￿entty inactrvé PCC Membership - during the year the folloviing sérved as mémbers of thè PCC.. Ex-off icio Clergy Churchwarden Janel Waterfield Vicar (retired Juty 20241 Toni Clarke and Carol Young (2 church wardens ekcted annualty) Deanery Synod Andrea Allan and John Pearce (3 representatives elected every 3 years, next election is due 2026, vacanaes shoukl be filbj vthenever possible) Elected Member8 to APCM 2024 Heather Jones David Mackenzie to APCM 2025 Julia Baker Margarel Beddoe (assistant warden) David Hartley Rosemary Vinnicombe (assislant warden) Heather Jones David Mackenzie Linda Atkin lo APCM 2026 to APCM 2027 Non Members Hon Treasurer Peter Grange Jemimah Reid Secretary Finance Aiyministrator John Waterfield page 8

CHRIST CHURCH LICHFIELD Financial Review - Year ended 31 st December 2024 The accounts presented are a con801idation (adding together) of the accounts of the Church Church Hall Friends of Christ Church Church Overall giving decreased by £1.822 in the year to £26,026 Income tax refund on gift aid decreased by £906 to £6,620. Iyeaf to 5th April 20241 Other fund-raising initiatives decreased by £514 to £2725. Statutory Fees retained by the PCC increased by £1,615 in thè year to £7,448. There was an increase in interest on bank accounts of £1,567 as interest rates increased. Ovèrall unrestricted income decreased by £10,413 to £47,157. Overall unrestricted Expendrture intteased by £8.168 to £56.289. The major rtem was expenditure on the AV system for Church of £7,840. The church had an excess of expendtture over income of £9,132 in unrestricted funds. Part of the legacy received In 2023 was used for the AV Systern. With reseryes th8 Church has cash balances of £48.675 but this included £9.506 of Restricted funds at the year end. a decrease of£7.577. In addition, Friends of Christ Church raised £694 this year and spent £934 to p8y for various Church repairs. They have £1,369 cash in the bank at the year end. Hall Thé Hall lettings income increased by £3.254 to £36,551. Expenditure de¢￿ased by £8,216 to £25,722. There were no major repair rtems this year Overall there was an excess of income over expenditure of £15,916 in the ye8r. However. as expenditure includes depreciation of assets of £1.786 (an accounting write off of assets over the number of years of useful lrfe of the assets) cash balances of the Church Hall increased by £17.005 to £63.296. Re alr and Malntenance Restricted Fund Duiing the year a total of £1,250 was feceived in donations and grants and £2.875 insurance claim and £5,168 was spent. Expenditure was - £3,375 on Church viindow repairs (Insuran￿ claim) £425 on boiler service -£1,020 on gate hinges - £348 on other maintenance At the year end the Repair Fund has £8,138 available to spend. page 9

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CHRIST CHURCH UCHHELD INCOME 47,157 41.638 88,795 EXPENDITURE 156,2891 125,7221 182,0111 Net Income 19,1321 15,916 6,784 Transfers from Hall to Church 1,714 11,714} NON CASH EXPENDITURE Depreciation Depreciation re Fund eThor Cash in Transfer to fabric Fund Investment Realised But Assets Purchased Assets sold Net Cash in 1.786 1.786 17,418) 15,988 8,570 17.4181 15.988 8.570 Movemerrt in Debtors and Creditor5 11591 1.017 858 Net IDecreaselllncrease in cash balance5 Church funds now indude h followin Repair Fund Vestment Fund Organ & Music Fund 17,5771 I7.￿5 9.428 8,138 1.160 8,138 1,160 208 9,506 9.506 Total (Decreaseltincrease in cash balances 1.929 17,CK15 18,934 e12

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 PCC name: Christ Church Lithfield Parochial Church Council Charity Commission registration number: (if t7pplicableJ 1192859 ObjectiV8s and Activities Slbmmary of the purposes of the PCC as set out in its governing document The Pafochial Church Countil of Christ Church Lichfield (the PCCI has the responsibility of co-operating with the DI0￿Se durin8 the incumbent vacancy. in delivering in the ecclesiastical parish, Ihe whole Mission of the Church, ast The PCC is also physicalty responsible for the maintenance of the church and churchy8rd. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as p055ible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Christ Church Lichfield. The PCC maintains an overview of worship and makes suggestions on how our services can reflect the many groups that live within Dur parish. Our seNices and WOT5hip put falth Into practlce through prayer, scripture. muslc and sacrarnent. We aim to Teach non-church members of the Community by showing hospttality and fellowship. Summary ofthe main actwities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or services identlfled in the accounts. Statement conflrmin8 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit The PCC 15 mindful of the Charrty Commi55ion's guidance and has had règard to (( in their administration of the Charity. The tTUStees Df Lichfield. Christ Church PCC believe thal, by promoting the work of the Church of England, it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church, by- Providing facllitles for publlc worshlp, pastoral care, spirltual, moral and Intellectual development, both for it5 members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers. and Promoting Christian values and service by members of the chU￿h In and to their communlties, to the benefi't of individuals and society as a whole. page 13

Additional inforniation (opts"onal) You may choose lo include further statements vthere relevant about.. Policy on grant makin8 NIA Pollcy on social investment including program related investment NIA Contribution made by volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank our volunteers, and our churchwardens, for all their hard work. particularly through the time of Vacancy. We are making every effort to increase our volunteer base. The PCC would like to thank the Archdeacon and Rural Dean for their support, and the various ordained clergy who have provided cover for weekly worship and occasional offices. Other Achievements and Perfomiance Surnmary ofthe main achievements of the PCC, identifylng the difference the PCC'5 work has made to the circumst3nces of its beneflciaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Paid our way and are sofvent. Worship - a new service pattern was introduted during 2024. This has been maintained durin8 Vacancy, but wlll be reviewed when a new incumbent is in post. Clergy cover has been seCu￿d for all advertised services requiring On ordained priest and for occasional offices as requested. Con8re8ation numbers have, for the main part, been sustained, Worship is supported by kjth the junior and senior choirs. Maintained acts of worship at Rosemary Lodge and Beacon Park Village. Maintained close links with the school, including acts of worship in both School and church. Run Christian therned 'work5hops' for the junior choir. Ofganised regular charitable giving to Foodbank and the Pathway projett and to our three chosen charities (Easter, HaTve5t and Christmas) is encouraged. Continued to be mindful of sustainability issues. Maintained a Week￿ Places ofwelcome, offerin8 a ￿aTrn WekomÈ° during the winter months. Held monthly'8ardening time, thal is enjoyed by an Increasing number of volunteers, thus contributing to the beauty of our churchyard. Volunteer-Holy Duster5- C￿an the church interior on a weekly basi5. page 14

Additional Information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant aboutr. Achievements against objectNes set As above and instslled an Audio-wisual system as part of our Sustainabiltty i￿[t￿t￿e. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives sèt NIA Investment perforn)ance against objectives NIA oiher NIA Financial Review Review of the PCCS financial Position at the end of the period Church Overall giving decreased by £1,822 in the year to £26,026 Incorne tax refund on gift aid deC￿aSed by £906 to £6,620. Iyear to 5th April 20241 Other fund-raising initiatwes decreased by £514 to £2725. Statutory FÈÈS retained by the PCC increased by £1.615 In the year to £7.448. There wa$ èn intrease in interest on bank accounts of £1,567 as interesi rates increased. Overall unrestricted income dec￿8$e￿ by £10,413 to £47,157. Overall unrestrirted Expenditure intreased by £8,168 to £56,289. The major item was expenditure on the AV system for Church 01 £7,840. The church had an extes5 of expenditure over income of £9,132 in Un￿$tri￿ed funds. Part of the le8acy receNed in 2023 wa5 Used for the AV System. With reserves the Church ho5 cash balaneej of £48.675 but thi> included £9,506 of Restricted fund5 at the year end, a decrease of £7.577. In addrtion, Friends of Christ Church raised £694 this year and spent £934 10 pay for various Church repairs. They have £1,369 cash In the bank at the year end. Hall The Hall lettings income increased by £3.254 to £36,551. Expenditure decreased by £8,216 to £25,722. There were no major repair items this year. Overall there was an excess of income over e¥pendltUfe of £15,916 in the year. However, as expenditure includes depreciation of assets of £1,786 lan accounting write off of assets ovèr the number of years of useful life of the a55etsl cash balance5 Qf the Church Hall increased by £17,005 to £63.296. page 15

Re air and Maintenance Restricted Fund During the year a total of £1,250 was received in donations and grants and £2.875 insurance claim arbd £5.168 was spent. Expenditu￿ was £3,375 on Church window repairs Ilnsurance claim £425 on boiler service -£1.020 on gate hinges £348 on other maintenance At the year end the Repair Fund has £8.138 available to spend. The PCC reS0￿e￿, at tts meeting on 6th September 2016, 10 try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current a55etsl which equate5 to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £20,50012023= £21,222). It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. Amount of reserves held The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was £115,77012023- £92.3141 which ￿ signfficantly higher than this target. The trustees are content wi(h such a large fwre due to the current uncertain economic times. Reasons for holding zero reserves, rf applicable NIA Details of fund materialfy in deficit, rf applicable N/A Explanation of any uncertainties about the PCC ontinuing as a going concern NIA Additional infomiation (optional) You may choose to include further statements vthere relevant about.. The PCCS principal Sources of funds (including any fundraising) Regular planned givin& collections. donatiorbs, Martin Heath Hall letting5 and funds raised from fellowship events a￿ the main sources of fund raising along with recoverab￿ Gift Aid tax. pagè 16

Investment policy and objettives including any social investment policy adopted The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As charity, the trustees have a duty of Ca￿ to take such advice as Is appropriate before investments are undertaken. Th￿ advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance ICCLAI in London. The charrtvs investment policies are based on two key prlnciples- . Ethical Investment this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholder5. Long-term responsibilities the trustees are aware of their long-term responsibilities in respect of the Restricted and Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investrnerkt decisions. Investment policy for long-tem) funds is Jimed primarity at generating a sustainable income, wrth due regard to the need for the preservatior¢ of fdPEtal value. and the p0$5ible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investrnerbt5 are made. The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory Group policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following.. e aim to invest in companies that= will develop their business in the interests of shareholders- demonstrate responsible employment praciices. are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance, the environment and human rights are sensitive to the community in which they operate." A description of the principal risks fating the PCC The Va¢anry and the associated uncertaii)ty it causes, particularly with gard to pastoral ca￿. We have policies in place that are being ￿Viewed on a rolling programme. Ageing congwatibn in relation to planned g[Vin￿InC0rne. Additional pressure on lay persons during the Vacancy. Other Safeguarding House of Bishops safeguarding guidance-. The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due gard to House of Bishops. guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). page 17

Structure. Governance and Management Type of governing document The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 119561 as amended that came into effect on 2 January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Govemment Measure 1969 as amended). How is the PCC constituted? The PCC t5 a Body Corporate established by the Church of England an is a Chartty registered with the Charty CommissK>n. Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees The method of aptKJrntment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rule5. The Council should comprise the Incurnbent lin vacancy). the Churchwardens. those elected to the Deanery Synod. and other members elected by those on the Electoral Roll at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Additional infomiation {optionall You may choose to indude further statements vthere rekvant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and trainTrng of tnjstees Safeguèrdin8 training and DBS clearance undertaken by all PCC members. The PCCS organi5ational structure and any wider network with which thè PCC works The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish. and for all financial matters. The PCC meets fNe times a year. plus an extra meeting to accept the annual accounts priorto. and in addition to, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. GNen rts ￿SponsIbl11t1e5, the PCC has a number of sub committees. each dealirsg with a particular aspect of parish life. These include Worship. and Fabric & Churchyard. Each reports back to the PCC at each PCC meeting. Relationship with any related parties Donations from Related Parties Donations from related parties during the year totalled £4.35012023'. £5,115). Related Partie5 John Waterfield is employed by the PCC 3$ Finance Admintstrator and Hall Bookings Officerlhusband of Vicar who has now re%igne(11, and Jemimah Reid a5 Parish Administrator. Remuneration paid to Trustees M Beddoe, trustee of the PCC, was paid £31012023.. £4251 by the PCC during the year for her role as verger. Expenses paid to Trustees Two trustees We￿ reimbursed £40412023-. £9701 for travel and phone expense5 during the year. Other NIA p4•18

Reference and Administrative detsils PCC name= Christ Church Lichfield Parochial Church Council Other name the PCC uses: Christ Church Lichfield PCC Charity Commission registration number 1192859 PCC'5 principal address: Christ Church Christ Church Lane Lichfield W513 8AY PCCS web5rte address: www.christchurch-lichfield.or8.uk Names of the PCC members (trustees) who manage tho PCC from 1 January 2024 until the date thls report was approved wara: Trustee name Offlce (if any) Dates acled If not for whole ear Ex Officio The Reverend Prebendary Janet Waterfield Andrea Allan John Pearce Toni Clarke Incumbent & Chair Until her rets'rement 30 June 2024 Deanery Synod Rep Deanery Synod Rep Church Warden Church Warden from March 2024 from June 2024 Carol Young Ele¢tod Members Linda Alkin Julia Baker Elected APCM May 2024 Margaret Beddoe Andy Goodrnan Claire Goodman David Hartley Heather Jones David Mackenzie Rosemary Vinnicombe Assistant Warden Retired May 2024 Relired May 2024 Lay Chair Assistant warden Officers of the PCC (attend but do nol vote) John Waterfield Finance Administsator PCC Secretary Jemimah Reid Peter Grange {rarety attends) PCC Treasurer page 19

Names and addresses of advisers (optional) Type of adviser Name Address Bank Co-op Lloyds PO Box 250. Skelmersdale WN8 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN Independent Examiner LDBF St Marys House. The Close, ￿chfield WS13,7LD Investment Managers CCLA 1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3A8 Other o None tional information Declarations The tw$tee$ declare that they have approved the trustees, annual report above. Slgned on behalf of the PCC members Slgnaturel81 Full namels} JEMIMAH LEI Posltion leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Pcc SE(LErfrL Date 2Dz page 20

Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Lichfield Year ending 31st December 2024 Charity registration number.. 1192859 Page I

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31°, December 2024 PCC name: Christ Church Lichfield Parochial Church Council Charity Commission registration number: 1192859 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the PCC as set out in its governing document The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Lichfield (the PCC} has the responsibility of co-operating with the Diocese during the incumbent vacancy, in delivering in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also physically responsible for the maintenance of the church and church ard. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Christ Church Lichfield. The PCC maintains an Ove￿ieW of worship and makes suggestions on how our services can reflect the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. We aim to reach non-church members of the community by showing hospitality and fellowship. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit The PCC is mindful of the Charity Commission's guidance and has had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees of Lichfield, Christ Church PCC believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England, it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church. by: Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care, spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers., and Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

Additional information (opfional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policy on grant making NIA Policy on social investment including program related investment NIA Contribution made by volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank our volunteers. and our churchwardens, for all their hard work, particularly through the time of Vacancy. We are makin eve effort to increase our volunteer base. The PCC would like to thank the Archdeacon and Rural Dean for their support. and the various ordained clergy who have provided cover for weekl worshi and occasional offices. other Achievements and Performance Summary of the main achievements of the PCC, identifying the difference the PCC'S work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Paid our way and are solvent. Worship - a new service pattern was introduced during 2024. This has been maintained during Vacancy, but will be reviewed when a new incumbent is in post. Clergy cover has been secured for all advertised services requiring an ordained priest and for occasional offices as requested. Congregation numbers have, for the main part, been sustained. Worship is supported by both the junior and senior choirs. Maintained acts of worship at Rosemary Lodge and Beacon Park Village. Maintained Close links with the school. including acts of worship in both school and church. Run Christian themed 'workshops' for the junior choir. Organised regular charitable giving to Foodbank and the Pathway project and to our three chosen charities (Easter, Harvest and Christmas) is encouraged. Continued to be mindful of sustainability issues. Maintained a weekly Places of Welcome. offering a °Warm Welcome" during the winter months. Held monthly 'gardening time, that is enjoyed by an increasing number of volunteers, thus contributing to the beauty of our churchyard. Volunteer "Holy Dusters. clean the church interior on a weekly basis. Additional informatlon (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set As above and installed an Audio-visual system as part of our sustainability initiative. Page 3

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set NIA Investment performance against objectives NIA Other NIA Financial Review Review of the PCC'S financial position at the end of the period Church Overall giving decreased by £1,822 in the year to £26,026 Income tax refund on gift aid decreased by £906 to £6,620. (Year to 5th April 2024) Other fund-raising initiatives d8creased by £514 to £2725. Statutory Fees retsined by the PCC increased by £1,615 in the year to £7,448. There was an increase in interest on bank accounts of £1,567 as interest rates increased. Overall unrestricted income decreased by £10.413 to £47,157. Overall unrestricted Expenditure increased by £8,168 to £56,289. The major item was expenditure on the TV system for Church of £7,840. The church had an excess of expenditure over income of £9,132 in unrestricted funds. Part of the legacy received in 2023 was used for the TV System. Wilh reserves the Church has cash balances of £48,675 but this included £9,506 of Restricted funds at the year end. a decrease of £7,577. In addition, Friends of Christ Church raised £694 this year and spent £934 to pay for various Church repairs. They hav8 £1,369 cash in the bank at the year end. Hall The Hall lettings income increased by £3,254 to £36,551. Expenditure decreased by £8.216 to £25,722. There were no major repair items this year. Overall, there was an excess of income over expenditure of £15,916 in the year. However. as expenditure includes depreciation of assets of £1,786 (an accounting write off of assets over the number of years of useful life of the assets) cash balances of the Church Hall increased by £17,005 to £63,296. Repair and Maintenance Restricted Fund Page 4

During the year a total of £1,250 was received in donatior)s and grants and £2,875 insurance claim and £5.168 was spent. Expenditure was £3.375 on Church window repairs Ilnsurance claim) - £425 on boiler service -£1,020 on gate hinges £348 on other Maintenance At the year end the Repair Fund has £8,138 available to spend. The PCC resolved, at its meeting on 6th September 2016, to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets} which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £20,500 <2023: £21,222). It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. Amount of reserves held The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was £115,770 (2023.. £92,314) which is significantly higher than this target. The trustees are content with such a large figure due to the current uncertain economic times. Reasons for holding zero res8rves, if applicable NIA Details of fund materially in deficit, if applicable NIA Explanation of any uncertainties about the PCC continuing as a going concem NIA Additional information (optionall You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The PCC'S principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Regular planned giving, collections, donations, Martin Heath Hall lettings and funds raised from fellowship events are the main sources of fund raising along with recoverable Gift Aid tax. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powars Measure 1956 and the Trustee5 Act 2000. As a charity, the trustees have a duty of care to take such advi￿ as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is soughtfrom the Cenlral Board of Finance ICCLA) in London. The charity's investment policies are based on two key principles.. Ethical Investment- this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governan￿ and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders. Long-terffl responsibilities the trustees are aware of their lon -term res onsibilities in res ect of the Restricted and Page 5

Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions. Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operatiollal needs. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made. The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory Group policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following.. "We aim to invest in companies that: will develop their business in the interests of shareholders- demonslrate responsible employment practices., are conscientious conceming issues of corporate govemance, the environment and human rights are sensitive to the community in which they operate.. A description of the principal risks facing the pcc The Vacancy and the associated uncertainty it causes, particularly with regard to pastoral care. We have policies in place that are being reviewed on a rolling programme. Ageing congregation in relation to planned givinglincome. Additional pressure on lay persons during the Vacancy. other Safeguarding House of Bishops safeguarding guidance- The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults)- structure, Governance and Management Type of governing document The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2nd January 1957. and the Church Representation Rules Iconlained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). How is the PCC constituted? The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. Trustee selection methods includin details of an The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Re resentation Rules. The Council should com rise the Page 6

constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Incumbent lin vacancy), the Churchwardens, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members elected by those on the Electoral Roll at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Safeguarding training and DBS clearance undertaken by all PCC members. The PCC'S organisational structure and any wider network with which the PCC works The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meets five times a year, plus an extra meeting to accept the annual accounts prior to, and in addition to, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Given its responsibilities, the PCC has a number of sub committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. These include Worship. and Fabric & Churchyard. Each reports back to the PCC at each PCC meeting. Relationship with any related parties Donatlons from Related Parties Donations from related parties during the year totalled £4,350 (2023. £5,115}. Related Parties John Waterfield is employed by the PCC as Finance Administrator and Hall Bookings Officer (husband of Vicar who has now resigned), and Jemimah Reid as Parish Administrator. Remuneration paid to Trustees M Beddoe, trustee of the PCC, was paid £310 {2023: £425) by the PCC during the year for her role as Verger. Expenses paid to Trustees Two trustees were reimbursed £404 (2023: £970) for Iravel and hone ex enses durin the ear. NIA Other Reference and Administrative details PCC name: Christ Church Lichfield Parochial Church Council Other name the PCC usas: Christ Church Lichfield PCC Charrty Commission registration number 1192859 Page 7

PCC'S principal address: Christ Church Christ Church Lane Lichfield WS13 8AY PCC'S website address: INVliDI.chrisichurch-liclii ield.oi q.uk Names of the PCC members (trustees) who manage the PCC from 1st January 2024 until th8 date this report was approved were.. Trustee name Office (if any) Dat8s acted if not for whole ear Ex Officio The Reverend Prebendary Janet Waterfield Andrea Allan John Pearce Toni Clarke Carol Young Incumbent & Chair Until her retirement 30 June 2024 Deanery Synod Rep Deanery Synod Rep Church Warden from APCM May 2024 from APCM May 2024 Church Warden Elected Members Poter Grange Linda Atkin Julia Baker Margaret Beddoe Andy Goodman Claire Goodman David Hartley Heather Jones David Mackenzie Rosemary Vinnicombe PCC Treasurer Elected APCM May 2024 Assistant Warden Retired May 2024 Retired May 2024 Lay Chair Assistant warden Officers of the PCC (attend but do not vote) John Waterfield Finance Administrator Jemimah Reid PCC Secretary Page 8

Names and addresses of advisers (optional) Address Type of adviser Name Bank Co-op Lloyds LDBF PO Box 250. Skelmersdale WN8 6WT 25 Gresham Slreet, London EC2V 7HN St Marys House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD Independen t Examlner Investment Managers CCLA 1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB other o None tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, annual report above. Signed on behalf of the PCC members Slgnature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date Page 9

Independent Examinerfs report to the trustee5/members of The PCC of The Parish of Christ Church, Lichfield I report on the accounts forthe year ended 31SI December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. Res ertive res onsibilities of the Trustees and Inde endent Examiner The charitvs trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Settion 144 of the Charities Art 2011 (the Charities Act) an d that an Independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under settion 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Inde endent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting record5 kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent Examlner's Statement In connection wlth my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn ill order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date- Page JO

The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield Christ Church Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31" December 2024 Accounting Policies The PCC is a public benefit entity wtthin the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulations Irue and fair view provisions. They have also been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. Cashflow Statement The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a Cash flow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's abilily to continue as a going concern. Accounting Estimates and Prior Year Errors No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period. Description of Funds Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees, annual report. Restricted funds comprise of two elements.. a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest bl donations or grants received for a specific objed or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Vvhere there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or Subject to discrelionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. Income Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when Ihe PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured wrth sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when il is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Page 11

Accounting Policies continued Expenditure Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC, The diocesan common fund is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is inGurred and is accounted for gross. Governance and Support Costs Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practi￿. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage. Flxed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10{2)(a)&(C} of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory. which can be inspected lat any reasonable timel. For anything acquired prior lo 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. No depreciation is provided on The Martin Heath Hall. The PCC policy is to maintain lis freehold building in an adequate state of repair such that its residual value is not less than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets exceeds 50 years, SO that any depreciation charges would be immaterial. Other tangible fixed assets are valued at cost. The depreciation rates and methods used are as follows.. Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. The church hall equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over 5 years. The Central Heating System is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over 10 years. The Church Hall Refurbishment is bein9 depreciated on a straight-line basis over 10 years. Equipment used outside the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 10 years. Investments Investments in quoted shares. traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at oosl and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments. Debtors Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement arnount. Subsequenlly they are measured at cash expected to be reoived. Creditors and AGcruals Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. Page 12

The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Lichfield Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Statement of Financial Activities Ullrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment fund5 funds funds funds Total Prior year funds total funds Recelpts Donations and legacies Incoma from charitable actwiti85 Other trading activ11￿$ Investments Olhef income Totsl Ineome 35,371 7.448 1,948 2,390 20 4.344 280 39,735 7,728 40.289 7,671 59.367 6,163 37,185 3,804 38.341 3,277 2.003 2.875 9,502 47,157 41,838 98,297 106,519 Payments Raislng funds Expenditure on charitable activities Total expenditure 1,120 24.603 25.723 30 11.933 11.963 1,150 92.824 93.974 1,362 88,404 89.766 58.289 56.289 Net Income I lexpenditurel resourGe5 ljefore trdnsfer 19.1321 15.916 12.4611 4.323 16.753 Tran5f8r5 Gross transfers beNveen funds- In Gross transfer8 betwÈ&n funds- out Other reGognisÈd gain5 1 losses Gains I I￿28 on investment assets Gains on revalualion, fixed assets, charitys own use Net movement in funds 6.471 16.4711 2.547 799 799 19,1321 15,916 12.4611 799 5,122 19.300 7otal fund5 brought forward 46.113 53,367 48.063 28.992 176.535 157,235 Total funds Carrt￿ lorward 36,981 69,283 45,602 29,791 181.6S7 176,535 R2pr¢se￿ted bv Unrèstrlcted General Fund 36.981 36,981 46.113 DÈ5ignated Martin Heatr Hal Daslgnaled 89.283 69,283 53.367 Re$trlcted A Glovei Memorial Re5trKt8d FDÈnds Of Christ Church Restrict8d M3rtln Heath Memorlal Restr￿ted National SGhools Restricted Fund Organ And Music Re$tricled Fund RepairADd Maintenance Restricted Fund The Martin Heath Hall Reslric¢ed Vestrnenl Reslri¢led Fund 79 l,V￿g 3,705 4,948 2,569 8.744 25.325 1.084 1.369 4,080 5,322 208 8,138 25,325 1,160 1,369 4,080 5,322 208 8,138 25,325 Endowmant Ashby Glover Memorial (Nower Fund) Endowm&nt Martln Heath Memorlal Endowment National Schools Endowment Fund 1,293 1.293 1,255 8.S27 19.871 8,627 19,871 8,397 19,340 Page 13

The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Lichfield Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Balance sheet Total funds Prior vear fund$ Fixed assets Tangible assets Inwe51Then18 30,705 29.791 80,496 32.491 28.992 81,483 ¢urrent assets Cash al bank and in hand 122 743 122,743 115775 115.775 Creditots.. Amounts f8Uin9 du8 In oneyoar 1.582 1.502 723 723 Nat currènt a$s&ts 1088 ¢u¥r8nt Ilabililie5 121,161 115.052 Tolal assets less current riabilitios 181,657 176.535 Total net assets less118blllti8s 161.657 176,535 Repre$8nted by Unrestrlcted Gener81 Fund 36,961 46.113 Dèsignated Martin H&alh Hall D8srgnaled 69,283 53.367 Restrlct2d A Grover Metnlliral R951rictad Agenoy co118c1ioD Revaluaiion reserves Churchyard Maintenance RÈsiricied Friend5 01 Chnsl Church Restricted Martin He8lh H811 R&slri¢i8d Mar￿n W8alh Memori81 Reslricte Or9an And Music Resiricled Fund Rep8irAnd Maintenance Restricted Fu Nation81 Schools Reslrtcied Fund Ve5trnent Restricted Fund 79 1,369 25.325 4.0 1.609 25.325 3,705 2,569 8,744 4,948 1,084 8.138 5,322 1,160 Ertdowment Ashby Glover Memofial (Flower Fund) Endowment Martin Heath Memori81 Endosyrnenl National Schools Endowment Fund 1,293 B,527 19.871 1.255 8.397 19,340 Funds ot the Ghurch 181657 176.535 Approved by Parochlal C￿rrh Council vn._ . 2025 and ￿ned on 118 b8haW by.. The notes on the following p8ges fomi part of these accounts Page 14

The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Lichfield Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Analysis of assets and liabilities General Dest nated Restricted Ertdowment This ear Last ear Fixed assets- Investsnents CBF FISF Shares 6001F. COIF Inc Shar8s- National Schools- COIF Inc Shares- Martin Heath- 1,293 19.871 1.293 19.871 8.827 29.791 1,255 19.34D 8.397 28,992 Totsls 29,791 Fixed ass8ts- Tanglbl* a$sets Church Hall- Hall Equiwnent- 25,325 25,325 25.325 7.166 32,491 5.380 6,360 Totals 25.325 30.705 Cuirent a$sets- ¢a5h at bank and In hand Co-op Current 6465- Friends cO￿p Bank 3300- GÈneral ¢BF Dep 6004D- Organ & Music CBF Dep 6001D- Ashby Glover MÈM CBF Dep 6W3D. Vestments CBF Dep 6007D- Rep & Maln CBF Dep 6009D- Martin H88lh Mem CBF Dep 6008D. Martin Heath MeTn COIF D8p 000IC. National Sch COIF Dep 0002C- 811 Lloyds Current 1896- 2.925 5.986 13,6791 1,369 13,175 5,232 1.369 43.443 9.865 1,609 36,881 2,569 79 1.084 8.744 44.180 3,705 4.948 30,268 57,500 57.500 4.080 5,322 5.7 122.743 4,080 5.322 4.272 37,465 Totsl$ 65,010 20.266 115,775 Llabilitt85- Agency acGounts Agery collections- 319 319 Totsls iioi Liabilitfe8- Creditors.. Amounts falliny du8 In one year all De￿$11$ in advance- Beacon 5ncom& in adVa￿e- 1.108 1,108 90 314 404 Tol415 1,108 1.592 Grartd total 36,981 69,283 45,602 181 6$7 176 535 Fund movement by type - 2024 enin Incotnin Out oin Transfers Cainsnosses Closin A Glover E- Ashby Glover Memorfa Endowrnent 1.255 1.255 1.293 1,293 sub.total for A Glover E A Glover R- A Glover Memorial R8 Restricted 79 79 15 15 94 Sub-total forA Glover R Churchyard- Churchyard Malntenance Restr￿ad 2,380 2,380 2,380 2,380 Sub-total for Churchyard Frfends IC. Frfond$ Of Chrl8t Ch Restricted 1.609 1,609 694 894 934 934 Sub-total lor Fri¢nd5 IC 1,369 Hall Des (- Martin Heath Hall De Designated 53.367 53,367 41,638 41,638 25,723 25,723 69.283 69,283 sub.total for Hall Des I Hall Res (- The Marun Heath Hal Page 15

Restricted 25.325 25,325 Sub.totsl for Hdll Res I M Heath En - Martin Heath Memorla Endowrnenl 25.325 25,325 8.397 8,397 Sub-total for M Heath En 8,627 8,627 M Heath Me- Martin Heath Mgmoria Restricted 3.70S 3,705 455 455 Sub-total for M Heath Me 4.080 4,080 BO Organ & Mu- Organ And Music R8st Restficled 2.569 2,569 471 471 2.832 2,832 Sub-total for Oryan & Mu R8palr & M_ Rep8irAnd Maintenan RestnGled 208 208 8.744 B,744 4.561 4.561 5.188 5.168 Sub-total for Repalr & Schools En. National Schools End Endowment 8.138 8.138 19.340 19,340 Subtotal for Schools En 19.871 19,871 SGhools R8- National Schools Res Restricted 4,948 4,948 475 475 sub.total for S¢hoo15 R8 5,322 5,322 849 Vestment (- Veslment Re5thcted Restricted 1.084 1.084 76 76 Sub-total for Vestsnent I 1.160 1.160 General. General Fund Un¥estrfaed 56.289 56.289 Sub-total for General 36.981 36,981 46.113 47,157 ZRÈval- Revaluation reserves Restr￿￿8(1 Sub-total forZReval Grand totsl 176,535 181657 Analysis of Transfer between Funds 2024 - Nil 2023- Nil Fund Description Designated Funds The Martin Heath Hall- income and expenditure relating to the Martin Heath Hall Restrlcted Funds Ashby Glover Memorial - monies that Gan be used for flowers in church. The capital that this income derives from is shown as an endowment fund. Churchyard maintenance - these are monies spent on the maintenance ofthe churchyard Friends of Christ Church for fabric repairs and building upkeep The Martin Heath Hall - this relates to the original cost of the building of the Hall Martin Heath Memorial - monies to be used al the vicar and church wardens discretion. The capital that this income derives from is shown as an endowment fund Organ and Music- for maintenance of the organ and music Repair and Maintenance - monies to be used for the fabric repairs National Schools Fund - is income that can be used for education. The capital that this income derives from is shown as an endowment fund Vestments - monies to be used for repair and replacement of vestments Page J6

Endowment Funds Ashby Glover Memorial - monies that can be used for flowers in church. The income is restricted for this purpose. Martin Heath Memorial- monies to be used at the Vicar and Church Wardens discretion. The income is restricted for this purpose. National Schools Fund - is income that Gan be used for education and is recorded in a restricted fund. Analysis of income and expenditure Total Unre5trtcted Desi ated Restricted Endowrnen¢ This ear Last ear INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacles Gift Aid- Bank Gift Aid- Envelopes Other planned giving Loose plate collections Contactless receipts Donations appeals el¢ Tax recoverable on Gift Aid Legaaes Recurring grant5 Other funds generated 17,596 427 4,595 2,330 22 1.056 6,620 18.29) 427 4,595 2.330 22 1,076 7,870 20.177 301 5,186 2.610 20 1.250 6,523 8,554 10,000 2,713 3.304 59,367 2,380 2.380 2.745 39,735 2,725 35.371 20 20 Total 4.344 Income from charitable activities Fees for weddings Fees for churchyard inlemment Fees for churchyard memorials Fees for funerals 80 1,066 283 286 813 4,781 6.163 914 5.548 7,448 914 5,748 7,728 200 280 Total other tradlng actlvities 100 Club income Church hall lettings Beacon Magazine income- advertising Beacon Magazine sales 1,790 36.551 1,790 36,551 573 1,940 33,297 797 573 1,375 1,948 1,375 40,289 1,151 37,185 Total 38,341 Investments Bank and building Society Inte￿81 Total 2,390 2.390 3.277 3,277 2,003 2,003 3,804 3,804 7,671 Other Income Insurance claims 2.875 2,875 9.502 2,875 2,875 98,297 Total INCOME TOTAL 41,638 106,519 Page 17

EXPENDITURE Ralsing funds Costs of fetes & other events 100 Club Winners 30 30 1,120 1.150 1,120 1,120 342 1,020 1,362 Total 30 Expenditure on charitable activlties Places of Welcome Subscriptions Charitable Giving Parish share Finance Admin staff costs Caretaker salary Salary of parish administrator Parish Admtn Assistant Working expenses of incumbent Clergy Cover S6Mceg Clergy Cover Funeralslweddings Parsonage house expenses Education Church running- insurance Organ I piano tuning Church maintenance Cleaning maten8ls Church runnin9- bin hire Upkaèp of services Organist Upkeep of churchyard Icontraclor) Mowerlti)ols running costs Upkeep of churchyard Adminislralion Photocopier lease Stationery Church running- electric Church running- gas Church running - water Beacon Magazine expensas MHH Cleaning HH Cleaning Materials Hall running- electricity Hall running - gas Hall running- Insurance Hall iunning - maintenance Hall rLJnning- WIFI Hall running- water Hall running - bin hirè Hall Asset Depreciation Gov8rn8nce costs examinalionlaudil lee 73 35 205 33,852 73 35 205 33,852 6,115 316 261 33,187 6,056 551 1,S27 3,000 894 6,115 1,355 3,000 281 529 105 240 1,355 3,000 281 529 105 240 47S 2.717 475 2,717 874 2.652 1.339 1.487 335 590 649 110 2,100 127 734 2,004 504 882 602 7.C65 233 49 5.424 579 2.858 1,959 1.297 9.860 443 302 590 2.911 484 6.102 55 579 8,3Q7 110 6.102 58 620 10,750 110 2,310 241 41 2,442 2,310 29 212 764 504 874 527 1,221 253 109 435 50 1,250 504 895 527 1,221 253 109 5,782 320 1,849 1,935 1.344 3,683 564 317 620 1.786 210 21 5,782 150 1,849 1.935 170 3,683 564 317 620 1,786 210 Total EXPENDITURE TOTAL 56,289 56.289 11.933 11.963 92,824 93,974 25.723 88,404 GRAND TOTAL 9.132 15,916 4,323 16.753 Allocation of Support Costs Support costs comprise Trustee Training and Governance Costs etc. Due to the nature of the financial activities of the PCC, these would be allocated across Charitable Expenditure which comprises the majority of its expenditure and as such are automatically charged there. Page 18

Stsff Costs 2023 2023 es & Salaries £10,470 £11.008 Average number of employees During the year the PCC employed 2 Parish Administrators and Hall Bookings offI￿r (all part-time) and no payments were large enough to attract social security costs. There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year. Trustees, Remuneration & Expenses John Waterfield is the husband of the vicar, Mrs J Waterfield (Retired 30th June 2024) and is employed by the PCC as Finance Administrator and Hall Bookings Officer. M Beddoe, trustee of the PCC, was paid £310 (2023: £425) by the PCC during the year for her role as Verger. 2 Trustees have been reimbursed £404 (2023 £987), for travel and phone expenses incurred during the year. No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member. persons closely connected to them, or related parties. Donations from related parties (PCC members) totalled £4,350 (2023 £5,115) Fees for the examination of the accounts 2024 2023 Independent Examiner's fees £210 £210 Other fees (eg accountancy services) paid to the Independent Examiner Page 19

Fixed Assets a. Tangible Fixed Assets Church Hall Hall Equlpment Church Equipment Restoration Expenditure Total Cost or Valuation As at 1stJan Additions in the Dis osal in the ear Revaluation if an Value al 31 st Dec 25,325 186.3121 69.736 ear 357,827 25,325 186,312 69,736 76,454 357,827 Accumulated reciation As al 1st Jan Char e for the Dis osals Value at 31st Dec 179,146 1,786 69,736 76.454 325,336 1.786 ear 180,932 76,454 327,122 Net Book Value at 1st Jan 2023 Net Book Value at 31st Dec 2023 25,325 7,166 32,491 25,325 5,380 30,705 Church Hall- Martin Heath Hall Freehold at cost Hall Equipment- Tables, Chairs, Audio Visual and Kitchen Equipment Church Equipment- Sound and Heating system, Churchyard Equipment and Pew Cushions Restoration Expenditure - Chancel Lighting and other restoration b. Fixed Asset Investments Change in market value At 1stJan At31st Doc Additions Disposals Transfers Unrestricted funds Restrlcted Funds Endowment funds Ashb Glover COIF Inc Nat Schools COIF Inc M Heath Mem COIF Inc 1,255 19,340 38 531 230 1,293 19,871 8,627 Total 28,992 799 29,791 Page 20

Current Assets Debtors 2024 2023 Gift aid recoverable Prepayrnents and accrued income Other debtors Total Liabilities Amounts falling due in one year 2024 2023 Income in advance Other creditors en creditors 1,592 404 10 319 Total 1.582 723 Page 21

The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield Christ Church st Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Statement of Financial Activities - 2023 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endoivment lunds runds funds funds Income a[￿ endovmients from.. Donations and Pe9acies Income from charitable activitie$ Other trading Investments Total Income Total Prior year fllnds total funds 48,966 5.833 1,948 823 57.570 458 9.944 330 59.367 6.163 37,185 3.804 106,S19 54,932 9.891 35,360 1.866 101,849 35.237 1,360 37,054 1.621 11,895 ExpÈTrditure on.. Raising fu￿5 Exp&ndrtuie on ¢harilable activit￿$ Total expendlture 1.020 32.918 33,938 342 7.427 7,769 48.120 48,120 1,362 88,465 89,827 96,877 97.987 Net income I lexpendlturel r¢$ources belore transfer 9,449 3.116 4.127 16.692 3.861 Transfers Gross Irafj5fers betrieen funds- in Gross transfers between funds- out Other recognised galns I losses Gains 11055es on investment a$sets Net movement in fund5 3.235 13,2351 3.225 13.2251 10 e,471 16,4711 67,438 167,4381 2.547 2.S47 9.449 2,547 19,239 3,116 13.7671 94 4.127 Total fund5 brought fornard 36,663 50.251 43,936 26,445 157,296 157.201 Total funds carried forward 46.113 53,367 48,063 26,992 176,S35 157.296 Repres¢nted by Unrestrlcted G&neral Fund 46.113 46,113 36,663 Oesignated Martin Heath Hall Oesi9natecl 53.367 53,367 SQ,251 Restrltted A Glover Memorial Re51rlcted Fr￿ndS ofchri8t Chur¢h Restrided Martin Heath Mernorial Restricted Nation81 Schools Restricted Fun(J Organ And Musi¢ Restricted Fund Repair And Mainl&nance Restricted Fund The Martin He£th Hall Restr￿1 Vestment Restricted Fund 79 1,fj09 3.705 4,948 2.569 ,744 25.325 1.084 79 1,609 3.705 4.948 2,569 8.744 25,325 132 1.179 3,933 5.or2 3,024 4.271 25,325 1.051 End0Yffl￿Trt Ashby Gbver Mwnorial (Flower Fund) Endowment Martin Heath Memorial Endowment National Schoo15 Endowment Fund 1,255 1255 1,189 8,397 19,340 8,397 19.340 7,646 17.610 Page 22

The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield Christ Church st Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Analysis of Assets - 2023 General Desi nated Restricted Endowment Thi5 ear Fixed assets. Investments Church Hall Hall EqUI￿￿ent- C8F FISF Shares 6001 F. COIF Inc Shares- Nation81 Schools- COIF Inc SharÈs- Martin Heath- Last ear 25,325 25,325 7.166 1.255 19,340 8.397 61,483 25.325 10.077 1,189 17,610 7.646 61.847 7,166 1.255 19,340 8.397 28,992 Totals 7.166 25.325 Current a$$ot5- Cash at bank and In hand (Fop Current $465. Friends Co-op 82nk 3300- Co-op Fees a¢rounl 6546- General C8F Dep 6004D- Organ & Music CBF Dep 6001D- Ashby Glover Mem CBF Dep 60030- Ve5tryEnls CBF Dep 6007D- Rep & Main C8F Dep 6009D. Martln Heath Mem CBF Oep 60080- Martin Heath Mem COIF Dèp 000IC- National Sch COIF Dep OOD2C- Hall Lloyds Current 1696- 319 1.609 9,865 1,609 10,522 1.179 61 26.fj61 3.024 132 1,051 4.271 39.9L 3,933 5.022 828 96.587 36,881 36.881 2,569 79 1.084 8.744 44,180 3,705 4.948 2.569 79 1,084 8.744 44,180 3.705 4.948 Totsls 46,427 46.291 23.057 115,775 Cufrent a$$ets- Debtors AGcounls Receivable- 58 58 To¢al$ LIHbilitie5- Agency accounts Agency collections- 319 319 319 319 255 265 Tota15 Llabllltles- Creditors- Amounts falling due In one year Hall D8po8its in aftsance- Beacon InG(Kne in advan¢e- Accounts Payable- 90 314 105 115 710 930 314 Tot01$ 314 90 404 Grand totsl 46,113 53,367 48,063 28.992 176.535 157.296 Fund movement by type - 2023 Incomin Out oin Transfers GainsA05ses Closi A Glover E- Ashby Glover Memoria Endowrnent 1,189 1,189 1.255 1,266 Sub-total lorA Glover È A Glover R- A Glov¢r Memor6al Re ReslTi¢ted 132 132 27 27 80 80 79 75 Sub-total for A GIov8r R Page 23

Chufchyard_ Churchyard M81ntenance RestriGted 2.380 2,380 2.380 2,380 sub.total for Churchyard Friènds IC. Frlends Of Christ Ch Restr￿ted 1.179 1,179 719 719 289 289 S￿￿tOtal for Frfends IC 1.609 1,609 General- General Fund Unrestricted 36.663 36,663 57.570 57,670 48.120 48,120 Sub-total for GerEral 46.113 46,113 Hall Des {- Marbn Heath Hall De Designated 50,251 50,251 37,054 37.054 33,938 33.938 Su￿10181 for Hall D8s I 53,367 53.367 Hall Res l. The Martin Heath Hal Restr￿ed 25,325 25.325 sU￿tOtal for Ilall Res I 25,325 25.325 M Heath En- Martln Heath Memorla Endowment 7.fj46 7,646 Sub-total for M Hgath En 8.397 8,397 M Heath Me. Martin H¢ath Memoria Restricted 3.933 3,933 440 440 Svb-totsl for M Hoath Me 3,705 3,705 668 Organ & Mu. Organ Artd Mtssl¢ Rest Resi[￿ted 3,024 3,024 1,090 1,090 1,545 sub.total for Or9an & M 2.569 2,569 Repair & M- Repair And Maintenance Restricted 4,271 4,271 6,405 6.405 1,932 1.932 Sub-total for Repair & 8,744 8,744 School$ En - Natlonal School$ End Endowm8nl 17,610 17,6to Sub-total for SchooJ$ En 79,340 19.340 Schools Re- NatIOn￿ Schools Res Restricted 5.022 S,022 874 874 Sub-total for Schoo15 Re 4.948 4,948 800 Ve5tm8nt {- Vèstrn8nt Restrlcted Re$trided 1.051 1,051 sub.total forvostment I 1.084 1.084 Grand total 157.235 106,519 89.766 176.535 Page 24

Independent Examinerfs report to the trustees/members of The PCC of The Parish of Christ Church, Lichfield st I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. Res ective res onsibilities of the Trustees and Inde endent Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) an d that an Independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the with the accountlng records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: 1fj16i I ZuZg- Page 10