The Warwick and Budbrooke Churches Community Outreach Pool Annual Report 2025
Registered charity number: 1198977
Registered office: c/o All Saints Church, Vicarage Fields, Emscote, Warwick, CV345NJ Auditors: Walker Thompson, Empress House, 43a Binley Rd, Coventry, CV3 1HU Bankers: Charities Aid Foundation 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4TA
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Table of Contents
| Trustees | 3 |
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| Trustees Report | 4-7 |
| Auditors report | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Balance Sheet | 10 |
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Nominated By
Rev Angus Aagaard
St Marys Warwick PCC
Trustees
| Mr John Luxton | St Marys Warwick PCC | |
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| Rev David Brown | St Michaels Budbrooke PCC | |
| Richard Lyttle | St Michaels Budbrooke PCC | |
| Rev Linda Duckers | St Nicholas Warwick PCC | |
| Mrs Sarah Bazin | St Nicholas Warwick PCC | |
| Rev Sharon Jones | (as from 25/09/2025) | All Saints Warwick PCC |
| Mrs Moira-Ann Grainger | All Saints Warwick PCC (resigned 4/10/2025) Project Pool (rejoined as Appointed Trustee) |
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| Mr Alan Rylett | All Saints Warwick PCC | |
| Hazel Philips | St Pauls Warwick PCC | |
| Mrs Sheila Pink | St Pauls Warwick PCC | |
| Mr Ian Furlong | King Henry VIII Endowed Trust | |
| Mrs Sue Grinnell | King Henry VIII Endowed Trust | |
| Mr Stephen Copley | (Chair) | King Henry VIII Endowed Trust |
| Ms Stacey Bains (Secretary) |
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ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Trustees Report
for the year ended 31 December 2025
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2025 and confirm that the Financial Statements comply with Charities Act 2011 requirements and Statement of Recommended Practice FRS102.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Charity was certified as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on the 27thMay 2022 and operates under a Governing Document established as at that date.
The Charity is managed by up to 14 Trustees. With up to two Nominated Trustees appointed by each of the five Church of England Parochial Church Councils in Warwick and Budbrooke and the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust based in Warwick. With a further two trustees appointed to the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust by the Bishop of Warwick and Archdeacon of Warwick being Ex-Officio Trustees of the Charity. The Trust is a major financial contributor to the Charity. There is provision for the Charity to appoint a further two trustees should skills, knowledge or
experience be required. nominated trustees are appointed for fixed terms of three years whist ex-officio trustees remain trustees for the period of their office as diocesan nominated trustees of the King Henry VIII Endowed Fund.
During the year Rev Sharon Jones was nominated by All Saints PCC as a trustee of the charity replacing Mrs Moira-Ann Granger as their nominated trustee. Mrs Grainger was re-appointed as a trustee providing valuable experience to the Charity. Sue Grinnell joined the Charity as a King Henry Endowed Fund nominee, Sue has extensive knowledge and experience of engaging with local schools. On appointment new trustees are provided with information to enable them to understand the governing document, financial position, and charitable activities of the Charity.
Trustees met on four occasions during 2025. Trustees discuss and where appropriate agree grant funding for projects based upon submissions prepared by parishes and other organisations. Projects once approved are monitored with progress reports and completion reports being required as a part of the approval process. The financial position of the charity together with future spending commitments is reviewed at each meeting and the policies of the charity are debated and reconfirmed or updated annually. Trustees review the risks faced by the Charity on a regular basis and consider what actions are required to manage and mitigate these risks. During 2025 the Warwick and Budbrooke parishes undertook a strategic review, including the identification of their community outreach priorities, the outputs of this Warwick Ministry Partnership review were shared and debated with the Charity providing insight with respect to future grant funding requirements. Where appropriate subcommittees are appointed to review specific activities and report back to the General Meeting.
Policies consistent with Charity Commission recommendations, including financial controls, risk management, safeguarding and conflicts of interest are reviewed annually by trustees, making any amendments necessary.
The Charity does not employ staff and trustees receive no remuneration or benefits.
Objectives of the Charity
The objects of the charity are for the public benefit in Warwick, Budbrooke and the surrounding area, the advancement of the Christian religion and such other charitable purposes under the laws of England and Wales as the Charity Trustees in their discretion think fit.
Having regard to the outcome of the Warwick Ministry Partnership review and listening to local charities and other organisations, the Charity develops priorities for funding including projects which promote health, hospitality, reconciliation, support to the young, elderly, families and those in need of spiritual support.
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The Charity either provides grants to parishes to fund initiatives that provide community benefit such as the employment of family/school/children’s workers or directly fund initiatives such as the Youth Bus and Mobile Farm Shop which support the ‘transforming communities’ objectives of the churches.
The work of the Charity would not be possible without the generous support of the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust and the support of the C of E parishes in Warwick and Budbrooke who undertake community activities and are the source of many community volunteers. The Trustees of the Charity are very grateful for this support.
Achievements in the Year
The Charity has continued to extend its community outreach activities during the year in conjunction with the Warwick Anglican churches and other organisations, notably Thrive Youth Ministries and Your Farmer.
The Your Farmer mobile farm shop has a membership of around 300 families who receive regular food parcels of frozen meat and fresh vegetables, sufficient to feed a family of four for a week, with each member making a small monthly contribution. Distribution is focussed upon Community Centres and churches in the area, each of whom nominate individuals to become members and receive food parcels. During the year a review of the processes for nominating recipients was undertaken to ensure that food parcels reach those most in need. The value of this community service is recognised by Warwick District Council with a further substantial grant being awarded in 2025.
The Charity provides up to 50% of the cost of youth/family/outreach workers employed by the Anglican parishes to assist them in reaching out to support their local communities. In 2025 the number of posts funded by the Charity increased to four and during 2025 the Charity received very encouraging progress reports from each of the post holders detailing the community and church-based activities undertaken, often in conjunction with local schools. The Charity is grateful for the commitment shown by both parishes and post holders in providing support to those in need, particularly families with young children. Anya, the family worker employed by All Saints, Emscote resigned at the end of 2025 to take up a role with greater responsibility elsewhere, we wish her well and thank her for her valued contribution. The appointment process for a replacement is currently ongoing.
The collaboration between St Michaels and St Pauls parishes, part funded by the Charity, involving interns from the PAIS organisation, known as the ‘West Warwick Project’, is proving fruitful, with strong relationships having been established with local schools and a revitalisation of the positive influence of St Pauls parish in the local community. The Charity has approved funding for this initiative during 2026 during which time a review of future strategy for the collaboration is to be completed.
The Charity has a five-year contract in place with Thrive Youth Ministries supporting churches across Warwick and Budbrooke to initiate contact and develop relationships with young people. This includes Thrive operating the Youth Bus owned by the Charity, engaging with young people three evenings a week and having well over 1000 visits by young people in 2025. Thrive are also active supporting parishes activities in schools with health and wellbeing sessions, Year 6 crossover sessions, an Alpha course and SATS celebrations etc.
During the year the Charity approved grant funding for two major projects. Firstly £275,000 over a five-year period towards the construction and operation of a new community centre in the Parkmore’s area of Warwick. This area includes families experiencing hardship and whilst within St Mary’s parish this area has previously only received limited support from the Church.
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Whith the appointment of Suzette as St Marys community worker this is being addressed and financial support provided to the new Priory Pools Centre will help in transform community activities for those living in this part of town. The second major grant of £150,000 is for the reordering of St Michaels Church Budbrooke to enable the buildingto be better utilised for both for worship and community events. Funding for these projects will be required during 2026 and 2027.
The Charity has also agreed in principle to two projects currently in development. A project to complement the Your Farmer food project with a local community farm where members of the local community and schools etc can visit and if able volunteer with certain activities.
This initiative would take the church out into the community allowing people to experience personal growth with education programmes and mental health initiatives etc. The project awaits the availability of suitable land in proximity to Warwick, once land is identified a firm proposal will be considered for grant funding. The second project will establish a community hub within Warwick Town centre to support individuals facing hardship, loneliness, social isolation and life controlling issues etc. The Hub will also provide a base for organisations to engage one to one with those needing specialist support and will provide training to those seeking employment in catering and other trades. Linked to this project the Charity approved funding of £15,000 per annum towards the cost of office space for use by St Marys staff and other charitable organisations providing support in the town.
In addition, further community projects funded in the year involved grants to Heathcote Community Centre towards the refurbishment of their sports hall, Chase Meadow Community Centre to fund a training course for young unemployed girls, the continued partnership with the Gap community centre for their work with older adults, including the dementia café at All Saints Church and funding towards annual Changemaker awards, for individuals providing outstanding support within their local community. An annual grant was also awarded to St Mary’s Church on a match funding basis in support of their Mission 2030 vision for revitalising and extending their parish activities.
The Charity allocates a proportion of its annual income to provide grants towards church building fabric projects. The Charities policy is to limit fabric projects to 15% of all grants but with the flexibility to exceed this limit where the fabric work undertaken extends the use of church buildings for wider community benefit. In this respect grants of £25,000 towards a boiler replacement and £25,000 towards the replacement of a part of the slate roof were awarded to St Nicholas parish.
Financial Review of the Year
The Charity received total income of £721,784 in 2025. Income of £671,122 was received from the King Henry VIII Endowed Trust; this income is restricted for use within the boundaries of the five Warwick/Budbrooke parishes and the Heathcote area. Additional funding of £38,500 was received from Warwick District Council for the Your Farmer project to benefit recipients in a wider geographic area. Interest of £12,163 was also received.
Grants to parishes in the year totalled £254,212 with a further £245,969 awarded to other projects. Administration and governance costs totalled £1,590.
The Charity had funds of £783,328 at the 31stDecember 2024 including a payment of £176,942 received from the King Henry Endowed Trust at the end of December. The Charity has agreed a reserves policy of retaining 10% of annual income for use should the need for emergency unplanned grants arise, this being subject to annual review, this totals £72,000. The Charity has however reserved funds for two major approved projects, Priory Pools Community Centre and St Michaels Church Reordering totalling £425,000. In addition, £10,000 per annum is reserved to build a fund for major repair, upgrade or replacement of the youth bus, this currently totals £40,000. Should the projects currently approved in principle for a community farm and town centre community hub come to fruition in 2026 then the level of reserves will over time revert to the 10% policy level.
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Public Benefit
The Trustees give regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and consider that these requirements are met in so far as the objectives of the Charity are the advancement of the Christian religion and other charitable purpose in the Warwick and Budbroke local area. The Trustees consider that the use of funds in providing grants to enable the community initiatives identified in this report meet these objectives.
APPROVED BY TRUSTEES ON THE 2ND JULY 2026 AND SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE CHARITY CHARITY CHAIR
STEPHEN COPLEY (CHAIR)
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Warwick and Budbrooke Churches Community Outreach Pool
I report on the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 9-10.
The Trustees (who are also the Directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 “the 2011 Act” and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charitable company is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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Examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination, of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have no concerns and 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:
Date: 02/02/2026
DEAN AIERS (ACCA)
EMPRESS HOUSE 43A BINLEY ROAD COVENTRY CV3 1HU
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Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025
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ANNUAL REPORT 2023
Balance Sheet - as of December 2025
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The financial statements on pages 9-10 were approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on the 2 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
STEPHEN COPLEY (TRUSTEE & CHAIR)
ALAN RYLETT (TRUSTEE)
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