## **Shirley Baptist Church, Solihull** 

**REPORT and ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31 July 2025** 



SHIRLEY BAPTISTCHURCH. SOUHULL
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFOR￿TIoN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 202S
Principal Address
StratFord Road
Shirley. Sdihull B90 3BD
Status
The church is a Registered Charity No. 1197996
It is a member of the Bapb"st Union of Great Britsin &
The Heart of England Baptist Association.
Governing Document
Consbtubon dated 9th February 2022
Charity Registration Number
1197996 (from 21 st February 20221
Ministry Team
Senior Ministèr
Church Ministry Lead
Youth SpecAalisl
Families & Children
Specialists
Rev Mat Wilson
Mrs Aysen Sterling
Mrs Hannah ljven (from September 20241
Mrs Emma Willis
Mrs Desiree Reis {frfyn June 2024 lo Augu8t 20251
Mrs Sarah Amold (from September 20251
Mrs Amanda Crocker
Pastoral Worker
0i8conale Ilru$le*sl
Senior Minister
Church Secretary
Church Treasurer
Tw$te*
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Truste
Tw$lee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Tw$lee
Rev Mat Wilson
Peter Close
Lynne Russell
Neil A$lon luntil November 20241
David Rose
Stuart Fisher
Chris Jones
Helen Read
Uday Chinnalhambi (until November 20241
Nick Carter
Sofia Waghmare
Vlamir Reis luntil January 20251
Kate Rose (from November 20241
Custodian Trustee
The Baptsst Union Corporation Ltd
Independent Examiner
Archie McDc¢*all BA CA
Stewardship
1 Lamb's Passage, London ECIY 8AB
Principal Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd
CONTENTS
Reference and Administrative Infomiation
Annual Report of the Diaconate (Trustees)
Report of the Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Actr'vities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
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## **Financial Review** 

Overall, the financial position remains strong with total income of £462,674, despite exceeding total expenditure (£490,750) by £28,076, primarily due to having a full compliment of staff during a transition period when income is still needing to grow over three years. The trustees, with the agreement of the members, have transferred some of the designated reserves to fund the Church Ministry Lead staff role and capital expenditure, whilst consideration is still being given to the longer term use of these reserves associated with legacy received in 2020-21, which currently stand at £341,555. 

General Fund income was £351,732 which was £3,727 higher than the previous year primarily due to the increased self­ funding events (with corresponding outgoing expenditure), notably the bi-annual Church Weekend. Expenditure was £382,614, which was £59,684 higher than the previous year because the latter year had staff vacancies and the current year included the bi-annual Church Weekend. Costs of administration and operation of the buildings were unchanged over all. 

Kairos Coffee is primarily an outreach activity of the church which aims to breakeven and had a good year as it increased its sales income by £2,831 to £82,939 but produced a net deficit of £2,890 primarily because of extra National Insurance costs. The £6,000 salary costs of opening the space on Mondays for English lessons and other outreach activities is recharged to the General Fund mission budget. The raising of the VAT threshold to £90,000 leaves headroom for another year before VAT registration may be necessary. 

The Ukraine Fund was established in 2022 and was initially focused upon providing the Moreton Road manse as a home for Ukrainian refugees but now focuses on other activities to support refugees such as the very popular English lessons. Donations towards this specific activity are accounted for in this restricted fund 

The Mission Delivery Fund, effectively equates to the Richmond legacy (received in 2020-2021) has been to cover £30,000 of salary of the new Church Ministry Lead with a further £100,000 set aside for up to 3 years of the role. In additions, £13,128 was used to fund the capital cost of the regarde of the VDP system. The Church Trustees and Members continue to consider options for the use of the remaining funds.used this year. 

At the end of the year total funds amounted to £3,208,765, the majority of which related to buildings and the Richmond legacy. The General Fund balance ended on £134,277, including net current assets (mainly cash) of £119,746. 

For 2025/26 the budget for General Fund expenditure has been set at £376,000, which exceeds current levels of income by £47,000, This shortfall is principally the cost of the Church Ministry Lead position, which the appointing Church Meeting agreed could be funded by funds transferred from the Mission Delivery Fund for up to three years. In September 2025 the Church Meeting agreed to use an outsourcing service provider, costing £8,000 per annum, to undertake many of the finance processes - again this will be covered in its initial three years by transferring funds from the Mission Delivery Fund. 

The detailed financial results, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted, are set out in the accompanying financial statements. 

## **Reserves** 

It is policy to maintain the unrestricted net current assets held by the general funds, which are the free reserves of the Church, at a level which takes into account variable general giving, future repair needs of the church and manses, and also meet the regulatory requirement to be able to fund an orderly closure of a charity. The Diaconate reviews reserves each year and resolved that the minimum free reserves should be £81,000 whilst the actual free reserves at 31 July 2025 amounted to £119,746. In addition, the designated Mission Delivery Fund, funded by a legacy of £558,000 (received or accrued over the last three years), has £218,000 not yet committed by the deacons. 

## **Risk Management** 

The Diaconate annually reviews the major strategic, business and operational risks faced by the church. These mainly surround people visiting and using our open premises and to a lesser extent risks relating to employment. It is considered that systems are in place to monitor and manage these risks and to take necessary steps to mitigate them. 

The Diaconate consider that the systems for monitoring budgets, approving payments, banking receipts, payroll and taxes provide robust controls. The medium term sources of funds have been reviewed and are considered stable. 

## **Going Concern** 

The charity ended the year with unrestricted net current assets of £502,000, and the church is in a good position financially. After reviewing the charity's results in this new financial year and expectations for the next 12 months, the deacons confirm that they believe that the Church remains a 'going concern' for at least 12 months from the date of this report. 

## **Partnerships** 

The Church is affiliated to the Baptist Union of Great Britain and paid subscriptions of £1,124 (2024: £1,058). 

## **Trustees and Related Parties** 

No trustee expenses were paid. Payments to trustees in the course of their employment are included in Note 6 of the accounts. Donations by trustees and their close families are reported in Note 6. 

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## **Future Plans** 

The Church remains committed to its vision and objectives and the deacons regularly review activities and initiatives to enable the members to achieve their ambition without overstretching our capacity and capability. 

Below are some of the future plans for the coming year: 

- The staff team is established and settling well and the emphasis is leading and supporting their respective teams of 

- volunteers for those ministries 

- Continue Mission Partnerships, notably with BMS / India and growing the Albania link too 

- Establish a plan for the use of the Mission Delivery (Legacy) Fund including building improvements 

- Discuss the church finances and address areas of new giving 

- We will seek to embed the vision of Worship (Upward focus on God), Welcome (Inward focus on community life) 

- and Witness (Outward focus on the world in which we live and serve) - see below for more detail 

Worship (UP)- Passion for God in everything we do (John 10:10 & Romans 12 :1-2 ). Jesus offers abundant life and everyone who follows Jesus does so through a lifestyle of worship. We seek to encourage and equip people to worship not only on Sunday but through whole life discipleship. Seeking God in personal and corporate prayer, being inspired through scripture and gathering together for encouragement and spiritual growth are some of the ways we worship. 

Welcome (IN)- Passion for God's people, living in community (John 15:12-17 & Philippians 2 :1-11 ). Jesus is the Good Shepherd who is full of compassion and love. We seek to love God's people and this love knows no boundary. Everyone is valued, has worth and should discover acceptance and friendship. Pastoral care is about connection with all age groups, with generous hospitality and a warm welcome. 

Witness (OUT) - Passion for God's world with a message of hope (John 20:21-22 & Acts 1 :8). Jesus sends us in the power of the Holy Spirit to be people of hope because of his death and resurrection. We seek to inspire the church to share the good news in a broken world. Everyone who follows Jesus, participates in God's mission of love, rescue and new life. This is both on our doorstep as we engage with all cultures and also beyond the UK as we partner with global mission workers. 

- We will continue to develop the ongoing aspects of church life that includes the following: 

## Worship 

o Continue to invest in the thirty- five people who serve as musicians and band leaders at our various services and encourage people to participate in worshipping God together. 

o Grow the prayer life of the church providing various opportunities for people to engage in pray and deepen their life with God 

- Reflect on the purpose of 'Dwell' 

o Provide resourcing and training for all those serving in worship 

o Encourage young people to participate more in church services 

## Welcome 

o Continue to develop the Pastoral Support Team and communicate this with whole church. 

o Explore ways to further enhance our welcome as a church. Special focus on developing our cross- cultural growth as a church community. 

## Witness 

o As the Church Ministry Lead takes responsibility for more of church life, this will enable the Senior Minister to focus on encouraging the church to engage in mission locally and globally. 

o Creating a culture where the church is a place of mission every day of the week and where people are equipped to be mission minded in their everyday contexts. 

- Attention will be given to supporting and investing in the church staff team. Staff will benefit from retreat days, skills and character based training days and attending conferences. Look at the possibility of role titles and reflect on how they best describe the roles they do and how this fits in the overall developing strategy of Worship - Welcome - Witness 

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
Shlrf•y Baptl$t Chur¢h. Solihull
Ilhe Charity'l
I report lo the chanty trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended
31 July 2025 on pages 9 to 20 followng, which have been prepared on the basis of the
accounting policies set OLrt on pages 11 to 13.
R8sponsibiliti88 and basis of report
As the charity trustee5 of the Charita￿e Incorporated Organisats'on you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance wth Ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the
Acl'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
Act and in carrying out my examinatson I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 14515}Ib} of the Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Since the Chanty's gross income exceeded £250.000 exsminer musl be 4 member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirni that l am qualified to undertake the exarnination
because l am a Fellow of the Associali¢)n ol Charty Independent Examiners. %thich is one ol the
listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I conffirni that no material matters have come lo my attention in
connection wth the examinalion giving me cause to believe..
1. accounts'ng records We￿ not kept in respect of Ihe Charity as required by sects'on 130 of the
Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those record5.' or
3. the accounts do not comply wrth the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts an¢J Reports) Regulats'ons 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a Yrue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no ¢oncems and have ￿rne auoss no other matters in wnnecb'on wth the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
rGhiG MG Dowall
Nov 21, 2025
Archie M¢Dowall BA CA
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scoland
Dale
Stewardship
1 Lamb's Passage
London
EC1Y 8AB
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Shirfey Baptist Church, Solihull
Statement of Finanoal Activibes
forthe year ended 31 July 2025
Notes
Unrestrided Re5tn(#ed
Funds
Funds
Endowfflent
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donth'ons and Legaaes
281.347
16,173
297,520
295.237
Charrtable activities
133.275
133,275
117.365
Other trading activffj'es
14.4C
14.400
14.400
Investrnents
17.479
17.479
21.507
Totsl incorne
446.501
16.173
462.874
448.509
EXPENDITURE ON
Lharrtable Activities..
Church Actiwties
388.031
11,573
399.804
342.844
Coffee Shop ¢utrtra¢h
86.479
86.479
81.933
Depreciation
4.667
4.667
2.989
Total expenditurè
479.177
11,573
490.750
427.566
Nel incomg I lexpenditurel
132.6761
128.0761
20.943
Transférs be￿¥an fund$
12
9.969
19,9891
Net incorne after transfers
122.707
{5,3691
128.0781
20.943
Other recogni5ed gains and losses..
Gain61llossesl on revaluation of fixed assets
124,5001
Net movement in funds
122,707)
15,3691
128,0761
13,5571
Funds brought forward at 1 August 2024
Funds carried fO￿ard at 31 July 2025
1.409.089
1,386.382
22,112
16,743
1,805,640
1.805,640
3,236,841
3,208,765
3,240,398
3,236.841
Movernenls on reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above.
A comparison wth the previous year for each fund type is provided in Note 15.
The notes on pages 11 to 20 form part ofthese accounts.
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Shirley Baptist Church. Solihull
Balance Sheet at 31 Juty 2025
No￿$ Unrestr¥xéd ResirKied EThY(wnent Total Funds Pdor Year
FutNIs
Fut￿5
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
884.543
1.800,OD)
2.664.543
2.670.675
URRENT ASSETS
Otbiors
Bank balan￿5
Total curwt 85sels
17.C64
498.026
515.090
18.064
519.409
537.473
11.865
562.676
575,541
15.743
16.743
5,640
5.640
UABILITIES
Creditor5. Arnounls fafA'rvJ due *ilhi
one year
10
13.251
13,251
9.375
Nei currant assets
501.839
16.743
524,222
566.166
Total assets ks5 cufTenl liabilit￿5
1.386.362
16.743
1.805,640
3.2D8.765
3.236.841
Crtdiiors. Amounts fa￿.￿j duè aftar
more than year
Nel 88s6ls exdL*lSng wn8bon1S8ts"Ity
1.386.382
16.743
1.805,840
3.208.765
3.236.841
Defined beMfft pen8bn 8th8m8158ts1ty
TOTAL NEf A8SET8
1,386.382
16.743
1.805,640
3.206,765
3.238,841
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unr•stricted fuNJ$
Deslgnaied revaluation r888r¥e
Other desKJn81¢¢ funds
G¢Mril unrÉ$iri¢t¥d lund$
185.500
1.￿.805
134.277
1.386.362
185,500
1,Cfj6,605
134.277
1.386,382
16.743
1.805,640
185,500
1.111,527
112,062
1.409,089
22.112
1.805.640
Résirithed lund$
Endovlmenl fund5
16,743
1.805.640
12
1.388.362
16.743
1.805.040
3.206,765
3.230,841
Approved by the ￿8t￿n*1￿ on 4 November 2025 and its behaw by".
Lynne Russell
Peter Close
Date.
Nov 19, 2025
Dats.. Nov 18, 2025
Tre notes on pages 11 -20 trm part of these accourls.
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