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REGISTERED CHARifY NUMBER: 1206076 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR ST MARYTHE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD Prime Chartered Accountants Comer Oak 1 Homer Roa Solihull B91 3QG

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Page R8port of the Trustees Independènt Examln•rfs Rèport Ststsment of Financial Activities Balan¢• Shoet Notè¥ to tho Fln•n¢lal Statements 5 10 11 Dotslled Ststem•nt of Flnan¢lal A¢tlvltlo• 12 10 13

ST klARY THE VNiGIN CHUR¢H BEARWOOD REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE8 FOR THE YEAR EldDED 31 DECEIIBER 2024 31 Decemb¢r2024. The trustees have the ol Acemting aTrJ Rep)rW by Ch8riti•B.' Fln8ndd St•ndud owkat4• In tr UK wwj of (FRS 1021 1 Jonuwy 20191. STRUCTURE QOVERNAIKE AND IIANAGaAEirr Go¥•rnlno docum•nt mmn•gwn•nt Th• truiteès have • to ithrtlfy •nd mlyAT IM tsk• to the th•rity li ryOB•d •ThJ to •n•w• REFERENCE AP4D ADMIN18TPAThE DETAU R•gl•t•rnl Ch•rfty numb•r 1208078 P￿￿￿paI •ddrM• 8••rffjod Road Smet W¢•t M￿¥ B86 48X TYu•t• Rev. B gak•r Ind•p•nd•nt Ex￿In•f Pdme Comef Oak 1 Homer Ro•d SolShull 8913QG •xl W on by.. Tru8tee FoJ8 ((IAIR OF Pcc

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of St Mary the Wirgin Church BeaThvood I report Its the charty Iruslees on my examination of the a¢¢ounls of St Mary the Virgin Church Bearwood Ithe Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparat¥)n of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charits'es Act 2011 {'the Acf). I report in respect of my examinaliM of the Trusfs accounts carrie(l out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directs'ons given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act. Indapandent examinerfs statèment I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examinth.on giving me ¢ause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord wth those ￿CordS. or the accounts do not compty wrth the applicab￿ requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Chariknes IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and hove come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts lo be reached. Jeremy Kilson FCA Prime Charte￿￿ Accounlanls Corner Oak 1 Homer Road Solihull B913QG Date.. 0110412025 Page 2

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestn"¢ted fvnds Restricted funds Note3 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 172.707 13,399 186.106 268,140 Charltable a¢tlvltlo$ Charitable activf(ies 13.340 13.340 4,145 Investment income Total 194.S65 13.399 207.964 274,730 EXPENDITURE ON Charitabl8 activiti8$ charitab￿ activrties 123.S84 8.118 131.702 135,867 Other 4.454 4.454 1,440 Total 136 156 137,307 NET INCOME Transfers betWOon fund# 66,527 5,281 71,808 137,423 Not movement In fvnds 66,81S 4,993 71.808 137.423 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 235,339 288 235.627 98,204 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 307 435 235.627 The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 3

8T IAARY ThEbryR¢IN CHURCH BEAR¥II)OD BALAIICE SME 310ECE¥BER 2024 2023 fvn FIXEDAS8ET8 11,370 CURRENT A88Ef8 Debtor¥ C•th at 16hS3 2•0 261 33A54 214336 229,760 14An) 144rn 15.5011 NEf CURRENT A•8ET8 1 2TI 86• 224 249 TOTAL AS8Ef8 LE88 CURRENT LIABILmE8 107N31 236.627 NEf AUErs l 235 827 FUNOI Unr•itrktsd Rethctsd fundi 202.164 236.339 288 TOTAL FUNDS S 236 e27

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statsments The financial statements of the charity, which is a publ￿ benefft entty under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance wth the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charib"e5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard appI￿atyle in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191., Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income Is recognised in the Statement of Financial Acb"vilies once the charity has enlillernent lo the funds. il is probable that the income will be ￿Ceived and the amounl can be measured reliably. Expendltur• Liabilities are recognised as expendf(ure as scon as there is a legal ¢y constructive obligation committing the charity to that expendrture, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlernenl and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classifieil under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be dire¢lly attributed lo particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent wth the use of resources. Tanglble fix•d assets Depreciation is provided at the follow'ng annual rates in order to write off each asset over its eslimaled useful lrfe. Fixtures and fittin93 20% on cost Taxotlon The charity is exempt from tsx on its charitable ath'vities. Fund accountlng Unrestricted fvnds can be used in accordance wrth the charrtable objectives at the discretion of the Iruslees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes ￿thIn the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise vthen specrfjed by the donor or %then fijnds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is induded in the notes to the financial slalemenls. Page 5 continued...

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit account interest 8.518 2,445 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION ANO BENEFITS There were no Iruslees, ￿munera￿.(m1 or other beneffts for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. Trust¢•$' •xp•n$•s There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEMT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fvnds Restricted fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 268.140 268,140 Charltabl• actlvltlos Charitable activities 4,145 4,145 Investment income 2445 Total 274 730 274 730 EXPENDITURE ON Charitablo activit1•$ Charitable activities 135,867 135,867 Other Total 137,307 137,307 NET INCOME 137,423 137,423 RECONCILIA TION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 97,916 288 98,204 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 235,339 288 235,627 Page 6 continued...

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fitb'ngs COST Al 1 January 2024 Additions 12,818 22,652 At 31 December 2024 DEPRECIA TION At 1 January 2024 Charge for year 1,440 Al 31 December 2024 NET 800K VALUE Al 31 December 2024 Al 31 Deeember 2023 11.378 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrL*d incorr 16,453 29,443 4,011 33,454 CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUEWITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other credrtors 5.501 Page 7 continued...

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers be￿en funds Al 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Unrestricted funds General fund Designated - Chairs fijnd Designated - Boiler bjnd Designated - LED lighting Designated Church plant Designated - Panty income Designated - Staff costs Irom Sl Johns Designated - Building projects costs 202,452 17.887 15,000 64.030 183.5751 {17,8871 182,907 15,000 1,943 30,000 554 35,000 1,943 30,000 $54 35.000 235,339 66,527 288 302.154 Re¥td¢tod fvnds Choir vestry seating Warm rooms grant Pantry grant- food Pantry 9rant- other 288 12881 442 1,276 442 1,276 TOTAL FUNDS 235 627 307 435 Net movement in funds, include(1 in Ihe above are as follows.. Incoming resources Restsurce8 expended Movement in funds Unreytricted funds General fund Designated - LEO lighting Designated - Panty income 192,068 1,943 $54 {128.038) 64,030 1,943 554 194,565 1128,0381 66.527 Restrfct8d funds Warm rooms grant Pantry grant- food Pantry grant- other soo 2,000 442 1,276 1724 TOTAL FUNDS 207.964 136.1561 71,808 Page 8 continued...

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - ¢ontlnu•d Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds Al 31.12.23 Al 1.1.23 Unrestricted funds General fund Designated - Chairs fvnd Designated - Boiler fvnd 82.916 119.536 17,887 202.452 17,887 15,000 15,000 97.916 137,423 235,339 R￿triCt•d funds Choir vestry seating 288 288 TOTAL FUNDS 98,204 137.423 235,627 Comparatwe net movement in frJnds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlct•d funds General fund Designated - Chairs fund 256.843 17.8B7 {137,307) 119.538 274.730 137,307 137,423 TOTAL FUNDS 274.730 137 3071 137,423 Page 9 continued...

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - ¢ontlnu•d A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months cornbined poSit￿n is as follows.. Net movement in fvnds Transfers be￿en fvnds Al 31.12.24 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted funds General fund Designated - Chairs fvnd Designated - Boiler fvnd Designated - LEO lighting Designated Church plant Designated - Pantry income Designated - Staff costs Irom St Johns Designated - Building projects costs 82.916 183.566 17,887 183.5751 117,8871 182.907 15,000 15,000 1.943 30,000 554 35.000 36,750 1,943 30.000 554 35.000 36,750 97,916 203.950 288 302,154 Rtsstrl¢t•d funds Choir vestry seating Warni rooms grant Pantry grant- food Pantry grant- other 288 12881 442 1.276 3,563 442 1.276 3,563 5,281 288 5,281 TOTAL FUNDS 96.204 209.231 307.435 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming re$our¢e$ Resources expended Movement in funds Unr•$trl¢ted funds General fund Designated - Chairs fund Designated - LED lighting Designated - Panty income 448.911 17.887 1,943 554 {265,3451 183.586 17,887 1,943 554 469,295 1265,3451 203,950 Restricted funds Wami rooms grant Pantry grant- food Pantry grant- other 500 2,000 10,899 1581 17241 7,336 442 1,276 3,563 13.399 8.118 TOTAL FUNDS 482,694 273,4631 209,231 Page 10 continued...

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - ¢ontlnu•d Transfers between funds Durin9 the year £288 was transferred from restricted funds lo unrestr￿ted fijnds. This represented fund5 that were donated for choir vestry sealing and was moved to pay for chairs which have been PtJr¢hased from the general ftjnd. Similady. the amount of £17.887 designated for the new ¢hairs was transferred to the general fund. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024. Page11

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcT￿lEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legaci8S Planned giving Fundraising and appeals Grft aid Grants Pantry income Other income 134.597 1,353 25,988 20,039 554 3.575 118,294 19.633 26,520 95,003 8,690 186,106 268,140 Inv8stm8nt incom• Deposit account interest 8.518 2,445 Charitablo actlvltlos Hall income Weddings & funerals 11.165 3,500 845 4,145 Total Incomlng resourcos 207.964 274,730 EXPENDITURE Charltablo actlvltles Common luntj Donation5 Cleaning Expenditure Health & Safely Insurance IT Running costs Sundry Printing & stationary Telephone & broadband 20.000 14,699 4,674 6.OS9 430 5,097 3,095 224 1.221 697 10,941 978 12,051 35,835 625 1,133 10.282 661 20,000 12,920 4,756 5,726 1,039 4,610 3,027 387 695 8,495 7,155 31,347 21,637 1,666 914 6,776 529 Professional fees Repairs and renewals Staff costs Communications Arts and crafts Event costs Gardening 128,702 132,267 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 12

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH BEARWOOD DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcT￿lEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Charitabl8 activities Other Fixtures and fittings 4,454 1,440 Support costs Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees 3.000 3,600 Totsl resources expended 136 156 137.307 Not income 71.808 137,423 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 13

Structure, Governance and Management Structure and Purpose The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It is governed by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 as amended and the Church Representation Rules. The PCC was registered with the Charity Commission on 61h December 2023. The purpose of the charity, as stated in the governing documents, is to co-operate with the vicar in promobng the whole mission of the church. pastoral. evangelistic and ecumenical, in the parish. Charity details The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, Bea￿00d (also known as St Mary's. Bearwood, or SMBI is a registered charity, number 1206076. The church's registered office is St Mary's Church, Bearwood Road, Bea￿00d, Smethwck. West Midlands B66 4BX. Public benefit The PCC fvlfils the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, 'The advancement of religion for the Public Benefit, and has regard to this in its planning and administration of church acts'vities. The PCC believes that by promots'ng the Christian faith it provides a benefit to the public by.. Providing facilities for and activities of worship, pastoral care and spiritual developmenl, both for existing church members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the church offers in the community, and Promoting Christian values, and service by members ofthe church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. It also provides benefit to the public through the provision grants. use of facilities and partnership with other charities, churches and agencies that also demonstrale public benefit in line with our mission. The church's ath'vities and the ServI￿S it offers are available to all within the parish, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religious belief (or none), genderlgender identity, or sexuality. All are welcome. Govemance The charity is govemed by the members ofthe Parochial Church Council {PCCI, who are also its trustees. The appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representats'on Rules. The PCC comprises all clergy li￿nSed to the pansh, 2 elected churchwardens, 12

elected members oflhe electoral roll serving on Deanery. Diocesan or General Synod, and 9 further lay members elected at the APCM. The PCC has the right to co-opt members. Upon joining the PCC, new members receive an induction pack which ir)cludes among other supporting papers, 'The Essential Trustee, published by the Charity Commission, our most recent annual report. our annual budget and PCC minutes for the last 12 months. We also offer an annual training meetsng for PCC members. PCC meetings The PCC met 11 times in 2024. At its first meeting following the APCM, the PCC elected the Standing Committee comprising the clergy, church wardens, lay-chair, secrelary and treasurer. The Standing Committee met a fvrther 3 times during 2024 to continue PCC business be￿een PCC meetings. with the minutes of these meetings circulated to all PCC members. Risk Assessment A regular review is undertaken by the PCC of principal risks and Un￿rtaIntieS that the charity fa￿$. The charity has established policies. systems, and procedures to mitigate risks identified in its reviews relating to safeguarding, health & safety, data protectson, financial and other issues. Safeguarding The PCC are committed to ensuring all activities and groups are organised in accordance wilh the Church of England House of Bishops, Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidan￿. Safeguarding update reports are provided each meeting by our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Alison Carter. Alison, with the parish safeguarding team, meet regularly to review compliance. concerns and safer recruitment. This team includes the incumbent Rev Ben Baker. During 2023 Caroline Fereday step down from the team and Becca Dawkins joined it. Staff and volunteers Clergy, lay employed staff and key volunteers are responsible for the various ministries and administration of the church and submit regular reports to the PCC. As of 31st December, we have 2 employees (1 full-time and 1 part-time, and 1 voluntary staff role, in addl￿.on to licensed clergy, who are paid by Church of England, Bimiingham. The following list records those who Se￿ed as members of the PCC during the year.. The PCC Rev. Benjamin Baker Rev. Sarah Down Benjamin Prentice Francis Herbert Chair. dergy (ex-officio) Clergy licensed (ex-officio). Churchwarden lex-officio) Churchwarden {ex-officio) 13

Ajison Carter Bemard de Vvaal Laura Gityead Benjamin Tucker lan Thorfey John Reynolds Victona Fasham Helen Snow Eric Ngugi John Bamford Chris Midgety Lay Chair & Parish SafeguardirwJ Olficer Treasurer Deanery Synod Rep {ex-offido). Sec¥etary Deanery Synod Rep (ex-Offi￿o) - Deanery Syl￿d Rep (ex-offiao) - Temi finished April 2024 - Eknted Aprl 2024 Electoral roll officer Yasmin Bawngton 18 not part ofthe PCC. Statement of responsibilities of the trustees The PCC are responsible for prepariThJ the Annual Report and finanpial statements in accordance wth applicable law arKI Unitsd lQngdom Gonerolty Accepted Accounting Practi(x. Charity law requires th8 PCC to prepare ffinan¢ial statements for 88th finan￿￿1 yoar that give a tnje and fair view of Ihe stale of affairs of the ¢￿￿r¢h of the in¢¢)ming resources and application of resources of thanty fty that period. In preparing these finanoal Statements, the PCC 18 requir&1 to.. Salec suitable a¢&)￿￿ng poli¢i05 arvj then apply thom ￿ng1Stantly. Observe the methods and prin￿pieS in the Charib'es SORP 2015 IFRS 102)., Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State vthether appll¢able a¢¢ountOng standards have boen folkhved, subject to any materlal departures dlgdo8ed and eWaird n the finanaal statements: and Prepare the fin•ncial statemenis Ihe goiThJ ¢onc8m bas18 Un￿8$ it IJ inappropnate thai the charity wil conts'nue in op8rnti0n. The PCC is responstble for keeplng prrmer a￿)untIng records that dlsdose reasonable accuracrf at any time the financial posibon ol the charity and enable them to ensure the finanaal statements comply with the Chanlies Act 2011 and Ihe Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They ar8 also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the Charity and hence for t8￿ng reasonable steps for the prevents'on and detecb'on of fraud and other irregularitses. Approved ty the PCC of St Mary tho Virgin, Bear￿￿K)d on .2 51312 and slgn6d on it8 behaw on ...2¥1 g I z by.R6w. E. 14