THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY CROSS BILLESLEY Annual Report & FinancialAccounts Forthe year end 31°, December 2024 Registered Charity Number 1205618
ontents Annual Report.........-... Independent Examiners Report Receipts & Payments Accounts . Statement of Assets & Liabilities 10 Notes to the Accounts 11
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL R RT Financlal Review Total income for unrestricted funds was £47.758, ofwhich £21322wasfrom unrestricted voluntary incotne. Unrestricted voluntary income remains steady compared with 2023. Donations made up £11269 of thetotalwith the remainder being made up of £2250 Gift Aid and a legacy of £7803. Hire income was £24.935 compared with £20.623 in the previous year. £53.900was spentfrom unrestricted funds to provide a Christian Ministryfrom Holy Cross representing a decrease of 11 %. This was due to Centre boiler replacement in 2023. Church utility costs decreased to £2229147.5% decrease due to inoperable boilers in church). Church Centre utility costs decreased by 19%to £5439, dueto bettertariff s and energymanagement. There was also restricted expenditure of £13333 which is detailed in the Financial Statements. The net result for the year was a decrease in total funds of £19774 (down 18.2%) The totalfund balances at the year end stood at 294158 lunrestricted.. £31401 designated £203 and restricted £623761 Aims and purposes in Interregnum Holy Cross, Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility to promote the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also responsible ft)r the maintenance of the Church Centre. Objectives and Activities. The PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular the supplementsry guidance in 'The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit, and have regard to it in their administration of the Parish. In parkncular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out theirfaith as part of our parish community through: providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care, and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishe5 to benefit from what the Church offers. promoting Christian values, and service by members of the Church in the Parish to its community, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
Achievements and Perfomiance Mission Ststement Holy Cross Church.. A cornerstone in the community, seeking to faithfully love and serve God and our neighbours both near and for. The PCC has temporarily suspended Transforming Church Goals whilst awaiting a new incumbenL however still aiming to maintain and develop an enriching children's and youth ministry., and making the most of occasional offices and seasonal services. Church Attendance and Electoral Roll On 31st December 2024 there were 30 members on the Church Electoral Roll, 14 of whom were not resident within the parish. The average attendance at Sunday Eucharist services during October 2024 was 13, of which an average of 13 received communion and an average of I was under 16. Review of the year The PCC met 4 times during the year, two of which included the Area Dean. There were no Standing Committee meetings in 2024. However, there were 5 Continuity Committee Meetings in which the Ministry Rotas were discussed and reviewed. Pastoral care has been maintained as much as possible during the Interregnum led by Reader Val King. The main items of business included managing the church, the roof is an ongoing issue to be resolved with the involvement of the Diocesan Surveyor. We continue to SUPPOrt the congregation and community. Fundraising events: Quiz Night and the sale of quiz sheets raised £622 for church funds. No other fundraising events were held due to the Interregnum. The PCC is extremely grateful to those who have continued to serve our Parish, especially in a time of interregnum. Optional Infomation Risk Assessme The PCC is aware of its responsibilities with regard to risk management and has carried out an assessment of risks it might be exposed to and that all necessary steps have been taken to minimize the effects of all such risks as may exist. The PCC has a Health and Safety Policy which is reviewed on a regular basis. There is a Protection Policy in place in respect of children and vulnerable adults.
Future Plans The PCC will continue to carry out policies and initiatives to achieve the aims of our Mission Statement with these priorities., Making the most of occasional office5 and seasonal services Creating a spiritually enriching children's and youth ministry Communication in all its forms to create a visible and accessible church. However, the PCC acknowledges that many of these are strained due to Interregnum. Necessary repairs to the fabric of the building will continue to be carried out. An Art Exhibition was held from Westhill Endowment which provided an opportunity to link with groups through education and creative and spiritual reflection. Creating a Transforming Church Action Plan (TCAPI with support from the Diocesan Parish Mission Support Team. This has been paused due to the Interregnum and emerging Oversight area with Immanual and Christchurch. Working towards a Silver Award from A Rocha through the development of Holy Cross as an Eco Church. All electrical lighting in the Centre has been upgraded to led which has already proved to be more efficient and economic. Fairtrade coffee always used and recycled toilet paper and copier paper is used. Compost in outside area is used to fertilize shrubbery and flower patches. Structure. Govemance and Management The Parochial Church Council (assisted by the Area Dean and Arch Deacon) is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Powers Measure. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the pcc. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The Standing Committee is the only committee required by church law and has the power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to ratification by the PCC. Its members are, Dave Edwards, Helen Edwards, Valerie King and Stephanie Spencer. It is considered that all those whose involvement in the life of our church includes management responsibilities are deemed to be Fit and Proper Persons under the terms of the Finance Act 2010. Administrative Information The Parish of Holy Cross, Billesley Common is situated in the Kings Norton, Moseley and Shirley Deanery. It is part of the Diocese of Birmingham within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Beauchamp Road, Billesley, Birmingham. B13 ONS.
The Parochial Church Council is a body corporate IPCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 20111 and is a charity with the Charity Commission. Charity No. 1205618 from 7 November 2023. PCC members who have at any time from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved are: Ex Officio Members: Incumbent.. Reader. Churchwardens- Valerie King Elected Members: Stephanie Spencer (freasurerl Sue Richards Lesley Brown Elaine Wilson Malcolm Wilson David Edwards Helen Edwards Dawn Butterfield It is considered that all PCC members and any others who could be ur)derstood 35'managers' in the activities and 3ffairs of the church as defined in Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010, have completed declarations confirming that they are'fit and properf persons under the terms of the Finance Act 2010,. All members elected for the first tirne and any others who have been re-elected to the P.C.C. after an absence of time are supplied with copies of the minutes of the P.C.C meetings and are given a copy of the last Annual Report and Accounts, and are invited to meet with the PCC, the Churchwardens and the Incumbent in order that they may be thoroughly briefed on the present situation of the Parish. Inservice training is available for all members of the P.C.C as appropriate.
Independent Examxner's unqualified report to the members of the P.C.C. of Hoty Cross Church, Billosley Common in rPect of tbe Financial Ststements of the P.C.C. for the yr end¢d 31 . Deetmber 2024 as set out on pages 8 to 12 of this ReybrL Rweckn* responstblilles of the P.CC and the eyamlner. The P.QC members atting as the charlS trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The tharWs trustees consider that an audtt is not required for the vear under ¢tion 144 of the Charities Act 2011lthe Charities Act) and that an independent examination ts needed. It is my Sponsibl1Y to= examine the accounts under sertion 145 of the Charit5es Act to follow the wocedures laid down in the general Dirertionsgiven bythe Charity Commission lunder sectioft 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the Independent Examinerfs ststement. My exarnknation wa5 carried out in aCcOan with the general DirertiOn5 g¢ven by the Charity CommS1on abKI the guidan published in PCC Accountsbility tn)e Charities Act 2011 and the P.C.C.1, 5th edttionl. An examination indudes a review of the accountTrng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accour presented with these records. It Ir4 considerdtton of any unusuol ttems or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanation5 from the trustee5 concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required for an 3udrt, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'tpJe and fairf ¥iew and the report is EEmitedto those matters set out in the statement below. In COnnectnWIth myexamination. no material matter hascome to my attention which 8ive5 me cause to belie¥e that in. any material respect: accountmg records were not kept in accordan wlth section 130 of the Charities Act. or the acrDunts do not a¢crKd to the accountirg records. I have come au055 rho other matters in connection with the eraminatton to which attention should drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts is reached. Signed. Ilurt J f/éiii QJ71,- Date 2tThJ May 2025. Name Rwd. A. Clements. Fellow Association of Ctharity IrKtependent Examiner& Address 15 Carleton Road. Great Knowley, Chorley PR6 8TQ ACIE PCC CC32
Holy Cross Receipts & Payments by Report Group For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Generdl D•slgnatsd funds Restri¢ted Total La8tYear funds funds funds Reeeipts Volufttary irKom• Planned GNing ColtIOnS At Servic8S Donatsons & Appeats Gift Aid 7,951 1.405 1,912 2,250 7.803 21,322 7.951 1,405 1.912 2.250 7.803 10,681 1.520 711 3,279 a¢9 SubTotal Volunlary Ineome 21A22 44.191 Activities for generatirvJ funds Events Fundraising ular Fundrdisin 174 174 158 SubTolal A¢tlvltleg for generdtfjng fvnd$ 822 622 158 Church 8divth.es ParrKhial Fees Centre Hire 879 879 1,441 20,823 44 24,935 78 23.912 Other Incorlle SubTotsl Church activltles Total Reteipts 26,892 47.838 47.758 78 66,456 Payments cttuh 8CtWTt Cornmon Fund Charitable GNing Ministry Expertses & Cc6ts Vicarage Costs M1ss50n & Outreach Wo Church Ser¥icÉ Costs Church Maintellan & Improv8ments Centre- Cle8ning & HY9ne Churd) Insuran Church Safely & Securty Church Ublities Cenire- Staffing Gentre- Office & Admin Costs Centre- maintenan & Improvofflents Centre- Major Repairs Centre- Insurance Centre- Safety 8 Seujrity Centr8- Uts"1..es ChurchyaFd Upkeep Pfessional Fees nditure 18,681 110 18,681 110 18.720 124 235 658 859 537 537 1.163 810 1.163 1.995 362 362 3,374 1,369 1,583 125 4.247 9,779 2,095 1,627 125 2,095 1,627 125 2,229 10,479 2,229 10,479 1.630 1,049 1,720 11.360 13,080 3,318 9,318 1.583 2,013 6,663 1,627 5,846 5,439 152 1,627 5.439 152 11X) 100 Other Ex 294 294 58 SubTotsl Church a¢tlvltles 63,901 13,333 673M 67.616
Costs of generating fuThJs Giviftg Costs Events Fundraisi 56 Costs 318 318 SubTotal costs of tnernlln Totsl Payments funds 376 376 60 54.276 13.333 67.609 67,676 EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMEKtS 4.518 -13,256 -19,774 -1.220 Sofa Stparète D•sh4nate&Total Mtome ¥$ Expendltur• In¢Om*'.46735.84 ExF4ndituiÈ.67609.36 5of4 Separate ¥Thatea-Fund5 Btwht FoTw•rd ¥s F¥nd5Carrled Fon¥ar¢J Fbiid 6rouEbl fwd5 Carrhtd Fan¥ard
Holy Cross Statement of Assets and Liabllities (by code) As at: 31 December 2024 Class and nomlrtal code General IUnrestii¢tedl Total D¢sign8ted Regtricted Last year CurrentAsset. Cash At Bank And In Hand 1500.. CuTRat AcUTht 32,578 32,578 203 203 61,942 61.942 94,723 94.723 115.352 115.352 Total Lkgbility- Ayncy Account# 6699.. Agency eJ)Ile¢lion$ 435 435 435 420 Totsl 420 Nettotal assets 32.578 203 62,376 96,IB8 114,932 Representèd by General IUnr8strKledl Ek$ignabJ- tl"ocese Decorating Restricted- Crafts Club Restrict8d- Help Re8trided- Inunity Re8tTh(ed- Job Club Restrirted- Lord Mayor Restrided- M8M Restriced- Mind & MU¢ Restricted- POW Restricted- PSA Restri¢ted- Roof Fund Restrictsd. SeediNJ Restiicted- Those ift Need 32,578 32,578 203 39,019 203 203 2.497 7.501 21 2,497 1.501 21 2.497 1,501 21 1,316 754 1,316 754 20,887 1,748 3.889 23,097 911 1,316 754 20.887 1,748 3,889 23,097 911 22,777 3,311 3.889 32,977 911 4,580 1.173 96.168 4,580 1.173 114,932 1.173 82.376 Ttstal 32,578 203 Approved bythe PCC at its meetingon 2T February2025 and signed on their behalf bystephanie Spencer. "e( p.
Notes to the Accounts Agencies Anythird-partyfunds received bythe PCC duringthe year have been excluded fromthe accounts and put through agency collections. The following balances were held in those agency coitections at year end: Total Sequestration Account 490 490 Agency collections duringyearon behalf of ext8malcauses Anythird-partyfunds received bythe PCC duringthe yearend have been excluded from the accounts and put through agency collections. The PCC runs several events through the year to raise money for external causes. The following amounts were collected during the year and paid out to these charities.. Total 97 30 43 170 Children's society Christian Aid Poppy appeal
Fund Movements Unrestricted fund movements Holy Cross Fund movement summary Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Fund balances In¢omlng Outgoing Fund balance¥ Carried foTh¥ard Fund brought fohward Trnn8f• Resources Resources Unr85trt¢tsd Genetal. General f¥nd 39,019 47,758 54.276 78 32,578 Sub-tola15 78 Designated Dioce88 D8LL>tating FuThJ. Dh)cese tleo)¥atirg 203 203 Sub-totaL8 2Q3 203 Restricted funds movements Holy Cross Fund movement summary Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Fund balances brought forward Incomsng Outyoing Fund balan¢e$ Caffted forward Fund Trdnsfers Resources Resources Resblcted Crafts Club- Running Ofweekly Club Help- Helping Bille$18y Inunty- Inunity Job Club- Employment GUKlan & Support Lord Mayor- Cc¥nmunity Trip M&M - Mission & Ministry Mind & Musi¢- Musrc Dementia Group POW. Pla OfW81(xxnè PSA. Phelps Soryal Adivthes Roof Fund- Roof FurKI SeediThJ- Pre-school Those in Need- Tlh)se In Need 2,497 1,501 21 2,497 1,501 21 1.316 754 1,316 754 20.887 1,748 3,889 23,097 911 4,580 1,173 22,777 3,311 3,889 32,977 911 1.89) 1.563 9.880 1.173 Sub-totsl¥ 333 Tota 114 932 67,609 78