REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 242231 RF.PORT OF THF. TRUSTF.F.S AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 FOR THE CANYNGES SOCIETY THE CANIThGES SOCIETY coNrENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Pagc Report of the Trust¢es I to5 Independent Examiner's Report Sialem¢nt of Finan¢ial A¢tivili¢s Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9t0 17 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18 THE CANIThGES SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The trustees present their report ivith the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of tl)e Statetnent of Recommended Practice (FRS 102 SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in 2019. REFERENCE AND ADMILYISTIUTIVE DETAILS Registered Charity llumber 242231 Principal address St Mary Rcdcliffe Parish Olfice 12 Colston Paradc Bristol BSI 6RA Trustees R Clarke P Pratt P Reid E Clarke C Strdnley H Walker S Allen M Craggs S Tofts {appoint¢d 92 Seprember 2095 - President 2095) (Past President 2024) (resigned 24 March 2025) (appointed 25 August 2025} (appointed 3 November 2025) (appointed 3 November ?0?5) In addition to the above Officers, the Standing c.ommittee may invite the Vicar and Churchwardens of St Mary Redcliffe to attend meetings of the Standing Committee, but they are not Trustees and mav not vote. Independent examiner Joshua Kingston, FCA Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farlci¥h Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1 UR Stockbrokers Brewin Dc)Iphin Ltd Vantage Point Woodwater Park, Pynes Hill Ex¢t¢r EX2 5FD THE CANIThGES SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE ALYD MANAGEMENT GoTr'erning document The Canynges Society was formed in 1848, originally to raise tunds for the restoration of the Parish Church of St Mary. Redcliffe. It is a registered charity, niimber ?4?231, and is an unincorporated members, association governcd by its rules. The rules M'ere amcnded by resolutions of the Society's members at the 2008, 2009 and 2015 AGMS. At the 2008 AGM it was resolved to remove "(Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)" from the Society's fornial legal name which is now simply "The Canynges Society" Organi5ational structure The managcment of the Society is vested in a Standing Cotnmittee whose metnbers are the charity trustees (listed on pag¢ l ). In aciordaiiL¢ With thc rulcs of th¢ SoLlCty, its OffiL¢rs {th¢ Standing Comtllitt¢¢) arc th¢ Pr¢sid¢nt, thc iminediate Past President and not iiiore than seven other individiials who have been ¢le¢t¢d at the AGM of the Society. The President is proposed by the StaDdii)g Committee and elccted at thc Annual General Me¢ting to s¢rve from rhe ¢onclusion of rhat meeting iintil th¢ ¢oncliision of the next Aniiual General Meeting. Th¢ oifi¢ers other than the Presid¢ni ar¢ ¢l¢¢l¢d at th¢ Annual General Me¢ting in ¢a¢h year. In addition, there is a membership, consisting of those who contribute a required minimum level to the funds of the Sociery. Membership is i)pen to all and the minimum donation l¢v¢l required is set at a Inodest level to facilitate access to membership. Other donors make gifts to the Society on a regiilar or an occasional basis. The Standing Committee consists of the Officers of the Society. The members take office from the end of the Annual Geiieral Meeting to which their nominations were indicated. The President shall serve for his/her one year tem of office and the Immediate Past President shall serve for one year in the year to110￿,ing histher presidential year. All other members of the Standing Committee shall senwe a one year term of oifice from the AGM at ivhich they Th'ere elected to the next AGM. An individual Ivho is eligible and willing may be re- elected to not more than two further terms ot office as a member of the Standing Committee. At the end of the third terni the releiwant individual must step down and may not be elected again to the Standing Committee for at least three years. Thc Standing Cotlltnittcc mccts as rcquircd {not Icss than tsvice a year). Trustccs are ovcrwhcltningly 5¢1cct¢d frotn the business and profcssional community and are alrcady faiiiiliar with both committee work and with charitable fund-raising. On appointsiient they are provided with dctsils of th¢ Lharitablc purposcs, constitution, struLturc and proccdurcs of the Soci¢ty. THE CANIThGES SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE ALYD MANAGEMENT Related organisations The Society works closely with the following related organisations= St Mary Redcliffe Parochial Church Council (PCC) (registered charity in England and Wales nuniber 11341 ?O)- The PCC is the governing body of this Church of England parish church. and its members are charity trustees. Thc PCC'S composition. plus its principal rolc and responsibilitics, are set by church law (the Church Representation Rulcs ?001 aiid the Parochial Church Councils, (Powers) Mcasure 1956 and its Appcndix l ). Thc PCC is rcsponsibl¢, with th¢ pricst appoiiit¢d to hai'c charg¢ of th¢ parish. for thc church's work in the parish and in the wider world and its parti¢ipati(In iii the overall life of the church. Si Mary Redcliffe Church Lands Charity (registered charit), in F.ngland and Wales number 211109) - the vharity's objevts are to maintain the fabric of St Mary K¢dcliffe Church, maintain facilities for the conduvt of Divin¢ worship in th¢ chur¢h and support other charitable purposes in the parish. Risk management The Standing Committee confim)s that the major risks, to which the Society is exposed, as identified by it, hav¢ b¢en r¢vi¢ived and systemq hai'e been established to mitigate th¢s¢ risks. Internal risks are minimi8ed by the implementation of effective internal control procedures: which ensure both appropriate authorisation of all transactions and projects and consistent quality of delivery of all operational aspect of the Society. These procedures are periodically reviewed for their continuing effectiveness. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Charitable purposes The Societv's charitable purposes, for the benefit of the general public, are.. To raise funds with which to give support to the Parish Church of St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, to make grants from time to time towards the restoration, upkeep and iinprovements and adorniiient of the fabric of the church and of thc churchyard and of ¢xtcnsions thcrcto, and to accuinulatc part thcrcof in ordcr to make additional grants froin time to time towards.. any major works of re5tot7tion which may become necessary- b) th¢ repair, rcstoration. renovation and rcplaceincnt of th¢ organ and the ornaments and othcr fittings and furniture of the Church, and the vestments, books and iiianuscripts thereof, and in or towards the maint¢naiic¢ of Divine worship therein; in or towards the advan¢emenl of religion in a¢cordanc¢ with th¢ riles of the Church of England; and d) in or towards the advan¢¢m¢nt of th¢ education of the gen¢ral public in relation to the Chrislian faith and the history of both the Chiirch of England and Parish of St Mary Redcliffe. Aetivities As in prei'ious years, the income of the Society is derived partly from a personal appeal launched by the President of the year, and partly from income from the Society s deposits and investments. It is the policy of the Society to make grants that do not exceed the value ot its general fund in nomial circumstances, and of its designated fund in the case ot specific major restoration projects. THE CANIThGES SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Despite the current ditficult economic times. and thanks to the dedicated eftorts of previous Presidents and the very kind donations of our membership. w'e haN'e been able to continue supporting the good works of St. Mary Redcliffc by Iielping maintain thc fabric of the church. The AGM was hcld on 2? Septcmbcr 2025 in the Church and the Standing Comtllittee has continued to meet in person and via digital conferencing. Durin¥ the vear the Society was able to SUPPOrt the coiiiplction of the loiig-term project to retnove the sawdust in th¢ Bcll Tower. Thcrc was also a contribution towards enhancing thc visltor cxperi¢ncc through interpretatiort paiiels, which came froiii the 2018 Presidents Appeal fund. There M'ere also contributions for th¢ r¢pair of thc Paty font and thc Nathanicl Bridges Inonument. FINANCIAL REVIEW Results for the year The charity raised income of £36,602 (2024.. £34,734) and incurred expenditure of £36,329 (2024.. £64,886) with an oi'¢rall gain on inv¢slm¢nis of £67,604 {2024.. £47,997) giving a result for the year i)f a surplus of £67,877 (2024.. surplus £17,845). Of this surplus, £69:166 (2024.. £21,662} was atiributable to the unr¢stri¢t¢d fund and there was a d¢fi¢it of £1.289 (2024.. d¢fi¢it £3,817) to r¢stri¢l¢d funds. Reserves policy The policy of the Standing Committee is to maintain a reserve ivhereby the unrestricted funds not designated, committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ("the free reserves") held by the charity should be one year's total expenditure, exclliding grants, which amounts to between £18,000 and £24,000 {2024.. £17.854). At this level the Standing Cominittee feel that it would be able to continue the current level of activities of the charity in the event of a significant reduction in funding. In such circumstances it would clearly be necessary to consider hoiv the funding would be replaced or activities changed accordingly. The free reserves (excluding designated reserves) held by the charity aiiiounted to £48.582 (2024= £47,020) at the balance sheet date. This is currently above the target level because funds of up to £24,000 have been earmarked for the West Window restoration project. Principal funding source5 Thc Society's priiicipal sourccs of funding arc- individual, trust and corporatr donations towards thc annual appeal: legacies and other donations bequeathed and given for the work of the Society towards it5 objects; and incoin¢ and Lapltal growth from th¢ Socicty's invcstmcnts and dcposits. Investment poli¢y and objeetiv&s The members of the Sranding Coiiimitle¢ int¢nd the real valu¢ of the Sociery's assets lo be mainiained and erthanced over the long teni) by investment in a portfolio of equities, fixed income stc)cks and cash deposits. Consistent with this obj¢ciiv¢, the Trustees wish lo obtain a dividend and interest in¢om¢ from (he portfolio each vear to contribute towards the purposes of the Society. The Society has adopted an ethical investment poli¢y w'hich is in line with current Chur¢h of England policy. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS The Society is committed to continue to assist with the maintenance of the fabric of the Church. To that end it is currently supporting the Church to develop the visitor experience and contribiite towards the West Window restoration project. THE CANIThGES SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 STATEMETr4T OF TRUSTEES, RESP0Tr4SIBILITIES Thc Trustccs arc rcspon5iblc for prcparing thc Trustces, Rcport and th¢ financial statcmcnts in accordance with applicabl¢ law and United Kingdoii) ALcountii)g Standards including Financial R¢portillg Standard l 02.. Thc Fiiiancial Reporting Standard applicable in thc UK and Republic of Ircland (Uiiitcd Kingdom lycn¢rally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable lo charili¢s iii England & Wales reLiuires Ihe Truslees lo prepare fiiiancial slalements for each financial year whi¢h give a true and fair view of the stare of affairs of the ¢hariry and of the in¢om¢ and expenditure of th¢ charity for that p¢riod. In preparing th¢se financial srat¢ments, th¢ Trustees are requir¢d to.. • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; mak¢.judgm¢nis and accounting esliinales that are r¢asonable and prudent; • state whcthcr applicable UK Accounting Standard5 haiwc been followed. subject to any material dcparturcs disclos¢d and explained in tli¢ financial stafrtllcnts; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity ivill continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keepiiig sufyicicnt accounting records that disclose i*ith reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure ihat the financial statetllents comply with ihe Charities Act 2011, the Charity {Accounts and Reports) Rcgulations 2008 and the provisions of thc trust d¢¢dlconstilution. Thcy arc also rc5ponsiblc for saf¢¥uardin¥ th¢ asscts of thc Lharity and hcncc for taking rcasonablc stcps for the prevention and dctection of fraud and othcr irrcgularitics. Approved by order of the board of Trustees on .27tbF¢btuwy.2026. and signed on its behalf by.. R Clarke- Truste¢ INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CANYNGES SOCIETY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Canynges Society for the year ended 31 December 20?5. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity Trustees ot the Charity, you are responsible tor the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'}. report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 201 l Act and in carrying out iny examination I haTr'e folloNN'ed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent exatlliner's statement have completed my examinatioii. I confirm that no material iiiarters have come to my atterttion in ¢onn¢Ltion with th¢ cxamination giving tnc causc to beli¢v¢ that in any tllatcrial rcspcct.. accounting records were not Lept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or the a¢¢ounls do not a¢cord with those r¢¢ords' or • thc accounts do not comply M'ith the applicable rcquirctncnts conccrniii¥ thc form and contcnt of accouiiLS set out in th¢ Charities (Accounts and Ileports} R¢gulations 2008 oilier thall aiiy requirement rhat the a¢counts giv¢ a 'tw¢ and fair view whi¢li is not a matter considered as part of an independ¢nl examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this ￿pOrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢counts lo be reached. LLt7YtoK Joshua Kingston, FCA Burton Siveet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1 UR Date: 27th February 2026 THE CANYNGES SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2025 31.12.25 TotAI fund$ 31.12.24 Toial funds Unr¢stritted funds Restritted funds Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Investments 10,684 25,918 10.684 25.918 6,971 27,763 Total income 36,602 36.602 34.734 Expenditure on: Raising funds Ch8riiable activities 10,686 24,354 10,686 25,643 9,932 54,954 1,289 Total expenditure 35,040 1,289 36,329 64,886 NET IIYCOMEI (EXPENDITURE) 10 1,562 {1,289) (30,152) Gains/(losses) on investment assets 67,604 07,604 47,997 Net incomel(expenditur¢) and net oi'ement in a55ets 69,166 {1,289) 07,877 17,845 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 977,462 76,151 1,053,613 1,035.768 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14 1,046,628 74,862 ,121,490 ,053,613 The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as set out above. All of the activitie5 of the Charity art classed as continuin¥. The comparative ￿ndS are detailed in Note 15. The note5 011 pa¥e5 9 to 17 forin part of these financial statements. THE CANYNGES SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 DECEMBER2025 31.12.25 Restricted Total funds funds 31.12.24 Total fund5 UNre5tricted furtds Notes FIXED ASSETS Investments 986,761 986,761 926,668 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 12 4,857 67.223 4,857 142.085 5,209 125.252 74.862 72,080 74,862 146,942 130,461 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (12,2131 (12,2131 {3,516) NET CURRENT ASSETS 59,867 74,862 134,729 126,945 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,046.628 74,862 1,121,490 1,053,613 NET ASSETS 1,046,628 74,862 1,121,490 1,053,61.3 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 14 1,046,628 74,862 977,462 76,151 TOTAL FUNDS 1,121,490 ,053,613 The financial statements ivere approved by ihe Board of Trustees on 27 February 2026 and were signed on its behalf by.. Jt4 R Clarke- TTU5tee C Stanley- Trustee The notes on pages 9 to 17 fomi part of these financial statements. THE CANYNGES SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE I'EAR ENDED31 DECEMBER2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting coni'ention The financial ststeinents have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention (except wheTe otheTW15e stated in the accountiiig policy note) and in accordance with tlie Statement of Recotnmended Practice.. Accounting alld Reporting by Charities preparillg their accounts iii accordance Mitli the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in tlie UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019, and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable iii the Uiiited Kingdorn and Republic of Ireland (FRS1021 aiid tlie Charities Act 2011. The accounts finallcial statemeiit5 have been prepared to give a 'true and fair, view and have departed frorn the Charities (Account5 and Reports) Regulation5 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view,. This departure has involved following Accounting aiid Reporting by C.haritie5'. Staternent of Recoinniended Practice applicable to cliarities preparing their accounts in accordaiice with the Financial Reportlllg Standard applicable in the UK aiid Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued in October 2019 ratlier than the Accouiiting and Reporting bN' Charitie5'. Statetnent of Recoinmended Pi'actice effective from l Api'il 2005 i¥hich has since been withdra￿n. The charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The Trustee5 Collsider that there ale no material Ullcertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concem due to accumulated reserves, aiid there are no significant CUTrent or longer-term liabilities, the organisation has significant net assets and reserves. Income All income is included on the Statement of Financial Activities M'hen the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Donations are included in income when they are received, except for significant one-off donations, received aftcr the year end but promised before the year end, in relation to the incumbcnt president's appcal for that >'ear. Legacies are included when the charity is advised b), the personal representative of an estate that the payment will be made, or property transferred and the amount can be quantified. Expenditure ExpenditUTe is accounted for on ali accruals basis and has been cla55ified under heading5 that a¥¥re¥at¢ all cost r¢lat¢d to the category. M.'h¢r¢ ¢ost5 Lannot be directly attribut¢d to particular hea(ling5. tliey liave been allocated to activities a basis Consistent ivith the use of resources. Expellditu￿ includes attributable V A T which caniiot be TeCOI'ered. GTants pavable are recognised in the y¢ar in which the grant is paid. C.OTnTnitTnelltS Tnade b>. the Trustee5 for future grants and charitsble expenditure are not of a l¢gally binding natur¢ as tliey had not been communicated to the recipients and have not been accrued in the accoullt5. Grant5 offered 5ubjcct to conditioiis which have not been met at the year'ement in funds Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General fund Designated fund- fabric of SMR 34,734 161,069) (26,335) 47,997 47,997 34,7.34 161,069 47.997 21,662 Restricted funds Visitor F.xperience 3,817 13.8171 (3,817) li,8171 TOTAL FUNDS -34,734 64,886 47.997 17,845 15 THE CANYNGES SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 DECEMBER2025 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued General fund The general fund is used for the administration costs of the charity and to make grants in PUTsuance of the objects of the charity. Designated fund- fabri¢ ofsMR Tlie Trustees have decided to designate these funds for the purpose of maintainin¥ the fabTiC of St Mary Redcliffe Church foi the long term a5 the needs of thi5 historic buildin¥ dictate. The Trustees have decided to hold this fund within investments,. income is recognised in general funds. Restricted funds North Porch represents donations given towards the repair and restoration of the North Porch of the Church. arising from the 2014 President's appeal. Public Access represents donation5 gFiven towards repairs to certain elemeiits to enable tours of the Church to take place arising from the 2016 President's appeal. Vi5ltoi ExpeTience Tepre5ent5 doiiation5 given toward5 improvin¥ the visitor experience throu¥h signage and interpretation boards arising from the 2018 President's appeal. This fund has been fully spent in 2025. Bell fund is to cover the enhancement and betterment of the ￿11 circle ring of bells. Chatterton Room represenis donations given towards the restoration of the Chatierton Room and to develop ac¢ess to other areas in the Chur¢h arising from the 2019 President's appeal. 16 THE CANYNGES SOCIETY NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS- CONTINLIED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 15. PRIOR YEAR FUND COMPARATIVES 31.12.24 Total fuThd$ Unr¢stricte funds Re$tri¢t¢d fund5 Ineome from: Donations and lega¢ies Investments 6,971 ?7,763 6,971 27,763 Total in¢ome 34,734 34,734 Exp¢nditur¢ on: Raising funds ChaTitsble activities 9,932 51.137 9,932 i.817 Total expenditure 61,069 3.817 64,886 NET INCOMEI {EXPENDITLIRE) {26.J35) {J,817) (30,1521 Gainslllossesl on investment assets 47,997 47,997 Net iNcornel{eApenditure) and net movement in assets 21,662 13.8171 17,84) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS TotAI funds brought forwArd 955.800 79,968 1,035,768 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 977,462 76,151 1,053,613 THE CANYNGES SOCIETY DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 31.12.25 31.12.24 INCOME FROM: DoDat10115 and legacies Charitable trusts and corporate donations Individual donation5 Gift aid tKgacie5 1,050 3,625 1,009 i,OQO 10,684 610 4,280 965 6,971 Investment income Dividends receivable Bank inteT¢St receivable 23,793 2,125 25,918 25,294 2,469 27,763 Total intome 36,602 34,734 EXPENDITIJRE ON: RAising funds Fundrai5ingF c05t5 Investment management fees 2,070 8.616 10,686 ,195 8,737 9,932 Charitable activitie5 Postage and stationerv Honorariuin - P Terry Honorarium- T Stratton Ivebsite IT costs Independeiit examinerfs fees Sundry expenses Bank chaTge5 St Mary Redcliffe PCC Paty font repair St Mary Redcliffe PC.C Natliaiiiel Bridges rnonurnent St Mary Redcliffe PCC Interpretation panels St Mary Redcliffe PC.C. TnteiT)retation partels (restricted) St Marn. Redcliffe PCC Goodbox donation podiiuns St Mary Redcliff¢ PCC Audio guide (restrirttd funds) St Mary. Redcliffe PCC Archaeological study St Mary Redcliffe PC.C. Au(li¢nce analysis study St Marv Redcliffe PCC - Sa￿'dUSt removal from Bell Tower 137 4,008 1,250 300 430 1,404 735 4,008 1,250 208 395 1,284 40 1,090 7,444 7.606 1,289 3,726 3,817 7,868 5,000 26,621 54,954 683 25.643 Total expenditure 36,329 64.886 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 273 This e does not form art of the statuto financial statements.