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2024-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date To Period end date

Charity name:

Charity registration number:

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 OBJECTS
The objects of the CIO (theObjects),
which shall be carried out for the
public beneft, are the advancement
of educaton in partcular but not
exclusively by:
(1)
Providing afordable classical
Christan educaton for children
and young people in the
Midlands.
(2)
Supportng the establishment
of further classical Christan
schools in England
(3)
Training and equipping providers of
classical Christan educaton in England
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.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 -
Running of The King Alfred
School. Providing a full -time
education to children age 3-13
years.
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Providing a high-quality
education rooted in the classical
Christian tradition at a low cost to
allow social mobility, access to
school for low income families via
bursary.
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS,
WHICH SHALL BE CARRIED
OUT FOR THE PUBLIC
BENEFIT, ARE THE
ADVANCEMENT OF
EDUCATION IN PARTICULAR
BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:
ADVANCING THE
RESTORATION AND
PROVISION OF CLASSICAL
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION,
MODELLED ON THE IDEALS
OF TRUTH, BEAUTY AND
GOODNESS, FOR CHILDREN
AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE
MIDLANDS MAKING HIGH
QUALITY CLASSICAL
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY
CHILDREN AND YOUNG
PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE, BOTH
IN THE MIDLANDS AND
BEYOND SUPPORTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF
CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN
SCHOOLS TRAINING AND
EQUIPPING PROVIDERS OF
CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION BOTH IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM AND
OVERSEAS.
-
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Trustees have regard to guidance on the
charity existing to be in line with what
the charity commission deems to be a
public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Grants cam be made to individuals’
charities on the basis that they intend to
set up or advance classical Christian
education. Grant priority is to
establishments in England, powers
allow gifts overseas.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 n/a
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 n/a

Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 -
The King Alfred School charity is
successfully operating as
England’s first school dedicated
to the revival of classical
Christian education.
-
The school has managed to grow
its student count in the
accounting period.
-
The school has achieved two
Ofsted inspections and has been
granted an age range extension.
-
The school has successfully led
conferences to equip other
schools to start.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
n/a
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 n/a
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 n/a
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 See accounts attached
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 We have reserves of £50,000 which is
ring fenced for a building purchase. A
specific donation was made for building
use.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 See accounts
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 n/a
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 n/a
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 n.a

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
-
Fee income
-
Donations
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 n/a
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Change of government vat implications.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution, deed, objects.
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g. unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Company
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 All trustees can propose suitable
candidates for board.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
n/a
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 n/a
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 n/a
Other n/a

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The King Alfred School
Other name the charity uses n/a
Registered charity number 1205567
Charity’s principal address The King Alfred School
Lake Street
Gornal
Dudley
DY3 2AU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
HayleyBowen Chair
Thomas Bowen
KatyPatla
JennyBoot
George Burrows

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) HBowen Full name(s) Mrs Hayley Marie Bowen

Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)

Date

30/06/2025

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 11910056 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1205567

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

FOR

THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL

Bytheway & Co Accountants Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Heame House, 23 Bilston Street Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 1JA

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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1
Statement of Financial Activities 2
Balance Sheet 3 to 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5 to 10
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 11 to 12

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THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

11910056 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1205567

Registered office

Heame House 23 Bilston Street Sedgley Dudley DY3 1JA

Trustees

T E Bowen Director Mrs H M Bowen Director Ms J Boot Director (appointed 9.10.23) G R Burrows Director (appointed 1.11.23) Ms K Patla Director (appointed 1.11.23)

Independent Examiner

Bytheway & Co Accountants Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Heame House, 23 Bilston Street Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 1JA

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 11 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs H M Bowen - Trustee

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THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
293,023
Investment income
2
1
Total
293,024
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3
72,220
Other
159,084
Total
231,304
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
61,720
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
(6,109)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
55,611		 Restricted
fund
£
(50,000)
-
(50,000)
-
-
-
(50,000)
-
(50,000)		 31/8/24
Total
funds
£
243,023
1
243,024
72,220
159,084
231,304
11,720
(6,109)
5,611		 31/8/23
Total
funds
£
185,752
-
185,752
85,534
117,288
202,822
(17,070)
10,961
(6,109)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2024

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
23,468
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
700
Cash at bank
70,154
70,854
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
(3,990)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
66,864
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
90,332
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
11
(34,721)
NET ASSETS
55,611
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
(50,000)
(50,000)
(50,000)
-
(50,000)		 31/8/24
Total
funds
£
23,468
700
70,154
70,854
(53,990)
16,864
40,332
(34,721)
5,611
55,611
(50,000)
5,611		 31/8/23
Total
funds
£
17,633
-
18,764
18,764
(3,763)
15,001
32,634
(38,743)
(6,109)
(6,109)
-
(6,109)

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 August 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 AUGUST 2024

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 11 November 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

H M Bowen - Trustee

T E Bowen - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 20% on reducing balance

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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6. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

7.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
185,752
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
85,534
-
Other
117,288
-
Total
202,822
-
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(17,070)
-
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
10,961
-
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(6,109)
-
8.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
Motor
Computer
fittings
vehicles
equipment
£
£
£
COST
At 1 September 2023
27,405
-
7,832
Additions
595
12,375
128
At 31 August 2024
28,000
12,375
7,960
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2023
13,710
-
3,894
Charge for year
3,245
3,094
924
At 31 August 2024
16,955
3,094
4,818
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024
11,045
9,281
3,142
At 31 August 2023
13,695
-
3,938		 Total
funds
£
185,752
85,534
117,288
202,822
(17,070)
10,961
(6,109)
Totals
£
35,237
13,098
48,335
17,604
7,263
24,867
23,468
17,633

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31/8/24 31/8/24 31/8/23
£ £
Other debtors 700 -
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors 31/8/24
£
587		 31/8/23
£
385
Social security and other taxes 1,401 1,865
Other creditors 802 433
Accruals and deferred income 51,200 1,080
53,990 3,763
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Bank loans (see note 12) 31/8/24
£
5,500		 31/8/23
£
8,494
Other creditors 29,221 30,249
34,721 38,743
12. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling between one and two years: 31/8/24
£		 31/8/23
£
Bank loans - 1-2 years 5,500 8,494
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds At Net
movement
1/9/23
in funds
£
£		 At
31/8/24
£
General fund (6,109) 61,720 55,611
Restricted funds
Building fund -
(50,000)		 (50,000)
TOTAL FUNDS (6,109) 11,720 5,611

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THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
293,024
Restricted funds
Building fund
(50,000)
TOTAL FUNDS
243,024
Comparatives for movement in funds
At 1/9/22
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
10,961
TOTAL FUNDS
10,961
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
185,752
TOTAL FUNDS
185,752		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(231,304)
61,720
-
(50,000)
(231,304)
11,720
Net
movement
At
in funds
31/8/23
£
£
(17,070)
(6,109)
(17,070)
(6,109)
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(202,822)
(17,070)
(202,822)
(17,070)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds Net
movement
At
At 1/9/22
in funds
31/8/24
£
£
£
General fund 10,961
44,650
55,611
Restricted funds
Building fund -
(50,000)
(50,000)
TOTAL FUNDS 10,961
(5,350)
5,611

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Building fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
478,776
(50,000)
428,776		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(434,126)
44,650
-
(50,000)
(434,126)
(5,350)

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2024.

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THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

31/8/24 31/8/23
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Fees received 209,528 172,750
Donations 33,495 11,509
Grants - 1,493
Investment income 243,023 185,752
Bank interest received 1 -
Total incoming resources 243,024 185,752
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Other direct costs 13,318 25,922
Other
Trustees' salaries 37,450 16,720
Wages 104,810 89,215
Social security 3,900 168
Pensions 4,672 2,206
Household and Cleaning 3,193 555
Other Legal and Professional 2,504 3,060
Repairs and maintenance 991 4,053
Accountancy 1,380 1,080
Bank interest 184 231
Support costs 159,084 117,288
Management
Rent, Rates and water 26,314 26,215
Insurance 217 4,206
Light and heat - 2,122
Telephone 50 2,151
Postage and stationery 2,171 6,891
Advertising 5,066 9,012
Sundries 7,156 (8,279)
Travel 1,283 2,235
Computer expenses 1,241 4,949
Entertaining 1,136 -
Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets 4,425 532
49,059 50,034
Finance
Bank charges 124 238
Carried forward 124 238

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

31/8/24 31/8/23
£ £
Finance
Brought forward 124 238
Fixtures and fittings 3,245 3,423
Motor vehicles 3,094 -
Computer equipment 924 987
Other 7,387 4,648
Subscriptions 2,456 4,930
Total resources expended 231,304 202,822
Net income/(expenditure) 11,720 (17,070)

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Il¥DEPENDENT EX.4MIYER'S REPORT TO THE TRLSTEESOF THE KIPIL ALDKED SCIIOOL Independent e%8minér'i re￿rt to ibe irusieN ol The King Alfred School ('tbe CornpAn> > I report to the ¢harity" trusie¢s m) examination of thi accowits of the Lompany for the Kear ended 31 Augusi 2024. Re5￿￿$[b￿l¢￿S 4nd bisS$ of rtport As Ihe charil)'% tnjslees of the Compttnv (and also its directors for th¢ puryKtses ol"compan> law) you arc T¥s￿nSibl￿ for the preparation of th¢ &caunts rn accordance ￿'1th the requirements of the Companies Act 2￿6 ('the 21KJ6 A¢t'). Haying satisfied myself that ihe am)unts ￿r ihe Company ate required io be audited ll￿der Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eli8ible for independeni ¢KaTninatiun. I rLwri in TeskKYi of m}. examIn￿10n of vour Charl￿,$ a￿Ounts as wri¢d oul under Seciion 145 of the Charirie5 Ad 2011 (Yh¢ 201 l Acl'}. In Larying my examinaiion I hatre followed the Direction% ¥ivcn bj the Lhariry. Commission under Section 145{5) (bl ot'thc 2011 A￿. Indtp¢od¢nt exaThlner'J itsiement I liave Completed m). examin￿lOn. I confimi that ￿ maners have ¢om¢ to my attention ID connecrion with the eXamin￿lOn 8ivin8 me Cause to beli¢¥e: I￿OUnt￿n￿ records were noi kepi in respe¢t of the c.ompany required by Seaton 386 orth¢ 2(K)6 A¢1: or thL &ccounls do not accord wlth those rrfords,. OY thL uccounis do noi iomply with th¢ ac¢vuntin¥ rwuir¢mcn15 of Seciiort 396 of th¢ 2(K)6 Arf othw than Any requirement that the accuunts ￿1ve a true and falr vi¢M' whi¢h is a maller ¢onsIder￿ part ot'an ind¢t￿nden[ examination.. or account5 httve nrt been prepared in Kcordance with the methods and principl¢% of th¢ si&i¢m¢nt of Kecomnended Prnctice rrr acctsunling and reportitt8 bv ¢hwill¢S (applicable to Chariti￿ pr¢paring iheir a¢¢ounts in a¢¢ordaT¥Ct with thi. Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the IJK #nd Ripubli¢ of Ireland 11.'KS 1021). I have no ¢oncem% thd have come across no other matterq connection wilh the ¢xarnin•iion io whi¢h attenrion Should be drawTr in this repnrt in order to enable a proper understandin8 of thc accounts io rca¢h¢ D Bytheway B>thew4y & Co Accourwits Ltd 23 lJil$ton Street Sedglev Dudley Wcst Midlands DYI IJA I l November 2024 Pa8e I