The Church Lads, and Church Glrls, Brlgade IA company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital) Annual Report and Financial Slalgmen15 Year Ending.. 31 Au9USt J)25 ChoTity Number.. 276821 Company Number.. 1395966
THE CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS. BRIGADE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Page Contents TnJ51ees' Annual Report Independent ExaMIrE Report statement of Fir101 Actwlties 18 Bobnce Sheet- Con501idoled 8ak]nce Sheet- Nalional Headquarters 8alanc& Sheel- CLCGB Units 21 Notes to the Financial Statements
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Ke Patron Our Patron 15 HRH Ihè Princess Royol. Presldent Thé Most Rev'd and Rt Hon the Lord Archbishop ol Canterbury Vke Pre$ldenl His Grace the ArChhOp ol Armagh and Primate of All Ireland Honorary Pithons The Borones$ Bylord ol Rolhley DBE Generol Ihe Lord Donnalt GCB CBE MC DL e Rl Revd & Rl Hon Lord Williams of Oyslemoulh PC Andrew Hayday Deputy Govemors Alon Corter M(wtyn Bedder Melvyn Lockhart Hontxary Treusurer John Edward Smith NHQ Stoff Zoe Polmer Pery Gunn Helen Allree Offic& Monog&r National Co-ordinator Administration Assistant
The Trustees are the directors ol tho charitable company Ilhe charilyl and are it5 Iruslee5 for the purpose of chorily law. Throughout Ihis report, they ore collectNely referred lo os 'lhe Itustees.. Tr)e Trustees serving during the 24/25 year were as follows= Andrew Hayday Martyn Bedder Alan Corter Melvyn Lockhart John Smith Stephen Whitelegg John Johnson John Williams Derick jacon John Corbi5hley Richard Clarke Garelh Campbell Fr Chris Buckley Lion&1 Burdett Stephen Manning Nathan Storm Olivio Stewort Alon Stewart Thomas Griffin Benjamin Smith Mortin Clayton Rosie Williams Joanne Green Graham Procter Govemor Deputy Govemor Deputy Governor Deputy Governor Honorary Treasurer Monchesler Leicester Ulsler Durham FTOG DofE Co-ordinolor Regimental Commander Regimentol Commonder Regim&ntal Command&r (Untll July 251 Elected Repr8s8ntalive Co-opted Member Iuntil March 2SI Co-opted Member Co-opted Member Co-op*ed Member Co-opted Member Slaff Choplalr) National Band National Safeguarding Officer North Wesl Norlh Wesl Hislotical Group Woles & South North East Ulster North Ec)5t Elected North Wesl North Wesl EloclGd Youth RopresenlatNe Elected Represenlalive Co-opted Member Elected Youth Representatwe Elected Youm Represenlotwe (until Jan 251 Eleclecl Represenlalive Co-opted M&mber (Until Jan 251 Under 25s Elected R8presentaliYe Elected Represenlalive Fln The following Trustees ore olso memb&rs of the Sloff and Finonce Committee: Andrew Haydoy Mortyn Bedder Alan Carter Meyn Lockhart John Smith Garelh Campbell Derick Jackso ft Chri5 BUckY Gov&rnor Deputy GoverrTror Deputy Governor Deputy Governor Hon<xary Treasurer Co-opted Member ecled Repfe5enlalive Cwpled Member
The Board ofTrvslees is pleased lo present ils annual report and accounts forThe Church Lad5, and Church Gids, Brigade lolherwise known as 'lhe CLCGB'I lor the year ended 31 August 2025. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companie5 Aet 20D6, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, ond Accounting ond Reporting by Chorilies Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chortlias prèparing th6ir accounts In accordance with the Tinonciol Roporting Standard opplicokje in the UK and Irdond IFRSI 021 (Effective 01 Jonuory 20151. The Trustees (who are also directors of CLCGB lor the purposes ol company lawl are responsible for preparing the Truslees, Annual Report and the financial slolemenls in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stondords (United Klngdom Generolw Accepted Accounting Praclicel. Compony low requires th& Trusteas lo prer)ore financiol slalements lor each finoncS0l yeor, which o trug ond folr view ol the state ol alloirs of Ihe Choritoble Compony, and of the incoming resourc¢s and application of resourc&s, including the income and expenditure, of the chartlable company for Ihal period. In preparing those finoncial slotements, the Trustees (we required to.. Select suitable occounting policie5 and apply them consistently.. ObseNe the methods ond principles in the Charities SORP,. Make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent., Slate whether appliCate UK Accounting Standards have been followed, 5ukect to any material departures disclosed and exploined in the financiol statements,. Pret>ore the financial slalements as an ongoing basis unless It lslnapproyiale to presume thot the choritoble company wli I continue in operation.
h Glrl$' BaCkoUnd The Church Lads, and Church Girfs, Brigade I'the CLCGB'I opefales in the United Kingdom ond overseas ar enables children and young people lo enjoy'yun, faith and IrBndship. 11 cr&ates a caring ond sale enVOnment lor children and young people under the guidance ol positiv&, caring, ond supportive adult role models. How Ow AcMYlHes Delfver P4Jbltc Benelll The CLCGB confirm that, in plonning oclivilies, they hcwe Complied w the Charlties Act 2CX)6 to have due regard to the Chcffily Commission's general gvidonce on public benefit. The focus remains to be a progromme of positlve youth engogemenl *hrough activities, events, ond training. The CLCGB helps young people grow in their views, skills and abililles whilst developing morol volues. as well 05 respect for the environment ond communkties. This lead5 to young people being belter 8qulpped lo cope with the demands that society places upon them and lo improve their self-conffclenco. We continue lo svpport our members and young leade and enhance Ih&w curriculvm vitaes and personol stotemenls. We are proud thal our merrbers woor their CLCGB uniforms and thc71 they are wonderful ambassadors lor our orgonisotion, their church, ancl tr communities where they live. The CLCGB welcome5 all young people regordl¢ss of background, gender. SQCiOdeconomie status, or forth. Volunte•rs The CLCG8 units e>ust and are estoblished where odult volunleets ore prepared lo run Ihem, week by week, often on multiple evenings and al weekends. Dedicated officer5, volunteers ond holpers turn ovl lo provicle positive and worthwhile leisure lime opportunities lor their young members. tt 15 estimated that in a nomal ye over 3,(M)O hours of voluntary work was donated to the woth of CLCGB groups. Mernbershlp We cuffenlfy have approMote1Y 48 active Companies throughout the UK, plus Nalional Bond ond many more in South Afrna. Kenya, Newfoundlond, Bermuda, Sl Helena and Toronto. The membership figures for the UK are as follows: Male Female Total M•mbers 590153%) 242145%) 31194%) 524147%) 296155%1 216%) Leade 538 Clergy Age Group$ CLCGB operates several age grovps. with toil(Yed oclNilies for eoch: Martins 15 10 7-year old5,- 4 to 7 in Northem Irelondl Y T8am 17 10 I Cpyear olds) JTC 110 to 13-year olds) S8niors 11310 21-year olds) Young Leaders 116 10 21-yeor olds) Herflag• The CLCGB celebrated ils 130th onniversary In 2021 and has a long ond rfch history of which il is justiliobly proud. Founded on Sl Martin's Day, I l November 1891, some 50,CQO of it5 members enlisted in the First World War. At the Bottle ol the Somme, the CLCGB'S own Ballafion, the 16th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, suffered 5 falalilies. Our members have eamed no less than 22 Victorto Crosses in the Service of their country. Th8 hislory or ou organisation. ond our orchives, are in the cuslodionship ol the CLCGB Historical Group. The Historical Group, in addition to looklng after the history. encourages inlemallonal finks lo study, explore and record OL shored heritage. Slrudure, Govwnance and Managemenl The CLCGB wos incoporoted as a company limilecl by gvaronlee arKJ registerecl as o charSty In 1978. A Memoronclum ond Articles ol A550cialion. and the board of Trustees, govern the charity. The board of Trustee5 can be made up of unlimited Trvslees and meets three limes per year.
Trustee Reuullment and Tralnlng The Trustee5 are largely drawn from membership, with some extemal expertise, as well as representation from 16 10 25-year olds. New Trvstees are brleled on their legol obfigalions undercharily ond Company law, the conlenl of the Memorondum and Articlas of Associolion, the Council and decision-maknng processe5, the business plon, and recent financial performance ol Ihe charity. New Trustees are given the opportvnily lo meet key volunteers and omer Trustees. Trustees are also encouraged to ottend oppropriale exlemol and inlemol training ev&n15 to facililale ther ro with the CLCGB. Twstees hove o ronge of skills and professional backgrounds, including skills in financial oversight ond full-time careers working with children & young people. They are able and willing to hold &mployees lo account. ond lo provide their assistance in the growth of the CLCGB. HI hll hts from 2024 25 Full Re orts are Avallable Gov•mor's mis report covers thg period from 01 September 2024 10 31 August 2025. This post year has been defln&d by a renewed sense of purpose and a clear, ambitious vlsion for Ihe future of the Brigade, with 0 strong focus on building foundations ond growing our numb&rs. We are moving forward with great momentum. driven by the energy ol an exceptionol cohort of young leaders emerging from our nolionol Iroining PTogrommo. Wo look fOord to a repeat of this programme's success in 2026. As we look foThvard, our th(xJghls ond proyers remaln wTth Ih05e in our Brigade famli y who have lost loved ones this year. We continue lo treasure the immense commitment and time they dedicated lo our orgonisalion. and their legacy remains a guiding fuhl in our mission. Royal P(thonage and Nalk>nal Prfde A significant highlight of this reporting year was the official commencement ol HRH The Princess Royal as our new Royal Potron. Her Royal Highness is held in the highest regard across the CLCGB, and inde&d the World, and her support has already provided a tremendous boost to OLf collive spirit. H&r dediculion to service perfectly mirrors our own values. and we are excited lo flourish under her polronage in the yeors to come. 2024 Rememtrance and Cenotaph Parade On Sunday, l O Novembei 2024, the Brigade demDnslraled exemplary discipline ond resp&ct dLffing the Nalionol Act of Remembronce in London. Represented by 26 members from ocross lh& UK - the contingent receNfjd high praise from Ihe public and veterans tor Ih&ir smart appearance and precision. A particular hphlight was the Royal 501vle token by HRH The Prince of Wales and our multiple feature5 on the BBC, which provided incredible notionol coveroge lor the OrganatiOn. NoHonal Band Th& season focused on growth and perfomionce, r&cruiting 10 new member5 for o tolal strength 0162. Highligh15 ir)cluded a high-slandard annual concert in York otterKled by the High Sherill and 0 5ucce55ful music fedival in Beverfey. Looking ahead, the bond conlimied o summer 2026 tour to the Netherfonds, Belgium, and G&many following strong memb6r commitment. Strateglc Gmwth and Innovallon The Brigade remains a proud Licensed Organisalion forthe Dvke of Edinbuigh's Award, which continues10 Serve as a comerstone of our Senior Corp5 programme. In o safe, Christian environment, our young peots are challenging th&mselves and developing vital life skills that wli I serve Ihern long into adLJllhood. We continue to promote and support this programme by securing grants for new equipment and licence fees, &nsuring that financiol barriers do not limit our members, polenlial. Our dgllal Iransl¢mtIon i% also reaching a major mile51one. Al the slcrt of this yeor, we launch&d our redeveloped website, which wa5 closely-followed by a fully inlegraled 51ore5 System, going live al the end of the year. These advancements will streamline our operations and signiffconlty enhance our social m&dio esence. making the CLCGB more accessible and visible thon ever before. &guardIng and Member We The Brigad& remains st&adfasl in ils legal and moral duly lo protect all members. operating in full compliance with the Children's Acts. To ensure the highest standards, a Notional Soleguording Pon&Wcomprising the Govemor, Depuly Govemor5, and Staff Choploin-wos esloblishsd during the yeor. W6 ar& prooclively looking toworcl the future by exploring the development of a bespoke sofeguarding cours& sp8crficolly tailored to the uniqve mission and delivery of the CLCGB. Looklng Ahead Our regional camps ond oclNtly weeken(ts continue to thrive, providing the Fun, Faith, and Friendship" that i5 *he heartbeat of our organisaliori. We also continue lo extend a hand of Christian friendship lo our sister orgonisolions globally, from Canada to South Africo. as we grow togelh@r in a shared mission.
I wish lo offer my Sincere thanks to ovr 5moll bul dedicated NHQ team ond our commilled trustees for their tireless work. The CLCGB is moving forwud with conlidfjnce. modemisolion, ond an unwovering commitment 'to Ihe children antj young people we serve. Andrew Hayday Govemor & Chalr ol Trustees staff & Flnan¢¢ Report The Staff & Finance IS&FI Cornmitlee is o subcommittee of the Brigode Council. Ils responsibilities include reviewing monthly management accoun15, annual budget setting, five-year financiallbusiness plans, the Investrment portfolio (managed by Rathbonesl, ongoing organisational risks and liabilities. and matters relating to NHQ paid staff. This last area covers staff conlracls. annual pay cjwards. and all human resources issues. Approvals and Composition All committee approvols ore pSed to the Brigacle Council lor flnol rotitication. The committee also disCUSSgs ond provides updoles on ony ongoing flnanciol issue. The commillee comprises the Governor, Deputy Governors. Staff Choplain, Honorary Treosvrer, repiesentatNes from the Brigode Council. ond the NHQ Finance Mamger. Recent Activity and Scope Over the past Brigade year, the S&F Commillee met slx times vlo virtual Zoom meetings. A standard ogenda wa5 followed, covering key areas such os.. . Company accounts • Engagement wilh the Church • Training and investment in resources • Eco- improvements lo NHQ • Shareholdings/inveslments • NHQ stoff ond sal0ri6s • Notionol insurance policy • NHQ leases and rontol ogreemenls • rr development Iwebsite, stores. ond BMSI • Mojor lobilitieslrisks- Isle of Wight campsite • Business plonning Comrriltee Effectivene55 Thg S&F Committee 15 on essential component in Ihe successful govemonce of the organisalion.11 provides an effeclive and dedicated platform for prooclive management of both financial and human resources issues. The Committee's structured opproach ensures that all decisions ond resolutions are fully compliant with regLJlalory requirements and internal policies. Furthermore, its work is strotegicolly aligned with the organisation's overarching goals ond oblectives, ensuring resources are deployed alliciently and efleclively Io sUPPOrt the achievement of the Brigode's vision and mission. By providing rapid and well informed debate, the Committee actively mitigole5 risk and promotes sustainable organisalional yogress. Andrew Hayday CLCGB Govemor Saleguardlng The CLCGB fully accepts ils legal and moral obligotions undgr the ChSldren's Acl119891 and12Q)41. We are committed lo providing a duly of core to prolocl oll children, young people ond odulls, and saleguord their wellore, without discrimination based on oge, sex disobifity, race, parentol or marital status, pregnancy. religion or belief, creed, sexuol tyienlotion, or gender reossigr)mont. All leaders and helpers are reqUid to hold o valid. up-to-date DBS IDisc105ure and batring Service) cerlificafe arKI complete current sof6guarding awareness troining, wh&th8r delwer&d online or lace-to-face. While the CLCGB currgntly us&s the slondarcl Church ol Englond's sofeguarding training course, we are activgly exploring the developmenl of a more bespok& course specifically aligned with our MisSn, puroose, and programme delivery. For the 2024/225 Brigade year, a National Safeguarding Panel hos been established due lo the National Safeguarding Officer's existing commitments. The panel currently compriges the Governor, Deputy Govemors. and Slafl Chaploin. We aro seeking lo expond this pon81 to ensure it is fijlly representative of our membership. Individuals with relevonl soleguording experlence who wish lo support thi5 panel ore invit&d to contact National Heoclquarters INHQI. The Brigade year Saw Iwo formal safeguarding invesligalion5. Ono investigation concluded with the l&minolion of an officer's commission, and the second r&sull&d in a suspension p&nding the outcome of a police investigation. Both cases were handled promplty in full colloborotion wlrh Ihe necessary exlemal authorities, including the Locol Authority Designaled Oflicer (LADOI, the Diocesan Safeguarding Lead. ond the compony clergy. Andrew Hayday CLcfA Govemc Duk In h's Award Scheme Activities on the DofE front hove been qulte qulel, olmough we have mel regularfy with DofE stoff ond hove mel wTth othu National Operoting Authority Monagers. The Gold Residential section hos also been revlewed and changes will Ilkely be Introducecl in the lulvrs. We successfully received for a grant lo support porticipotion place5 and equipment. The expedil+on equipment has been distributed lo regions and ovoilable lo borrow It 15 Still our ambition lo run open Brigade expeditions where possible. We have previously hod Brigode DolE meeting5, but these have not been well supported.11 we are lo enable open expeditions, Ihen oll companie5 with DofE participonls need to meet to discuss. Over this lost year DolE activities have been quiet. with difficulty in planning expadilions, due to low numbers. We h()V8 sup&rvisor and assessors willing to help. We currently hove 58 Idown from 72 previous yaorl porticiponts Signed up lor the oword, with I I new members in the lost 12 monlhs. We had 8 bTonz8, 2 Silver ond l Gold rllembers signed up, with onW I
award completed. We have mel via MS Team5 with our DofE National Officer each month. It hos been OL .ambilion for many yeors to run some open expeditions and we V¥YII continue to cllempt lo orgonise Ihem. Some Statistics TotalAward8 Starte 15 Dwadvantaged Awords Started TotalAward8Athleved Dbadvantaged Award¥ A¢heved etnbership QWan15ation Voluntary, Cemmunty and Soclal Enterprise organisat Yotal 830k Aciive Adrninislralor Ina¢ve 28 17% CrrdInatOr H8Ipgr Total Leadar 15 Manager Totsl 26 Rkhl• Clae CLCGB DolE loader io
This reporting period ha5 seen the NB season start witrh our recruitment weekend in September. when we gained 10 new members to the band. The band's strength sland5 at 62, broken down to.. 48 band members. 8 trn ond Bug School ond 6 Kitchen Sloff. This is down 7 members from last year. With a new F(ogramme of music to leam, the band worked hard on our Seplembw ond October we&kend5, producing fonlaslic results. Saturd(ry evening on our October weekend, saw us holding o Halloween Ih&mgd fancy dress Porty, complele wllh Hollowg&n thomed game5 and activities, whh were thorough enjoy&d by all. In December. we formally announced our intention lo hold a summer ltrur in 2026 127-31 July), where we WoUj hope lo perfomi in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany Ilo include playing th& Last Post ceremony ol the Menin Gale). The feasibility of this lourwould come down to enough members committing lo attend ond a docision would be made in due courso. Musical F(ogre5s continued in December. whet8 along5id8 our usuol schedula of reheorsols, we started our Christma5 celebrations with a church seNice, which was followed by mullecl wine, mince pies and carols. On Saturday evening, we held a formal regimental dinner and finished off with a Chrislmos disco. Our February and Morch weekends went very well and the band continued with the hard wort lowards o onnuol concert, combined with the usuol weekend fun oclivilles ond entortoinmenl. Once again, we held a karooke evening on our Februory weekend, which gove our members the opportunity to show off their vocal lalenls. Our summer lour120261 was confirmed due lo the very enCoagIng number ol members committirYJ to the v6nture.11 wos olso deeiled lo precede the tour wilh a weekend of reheorsals at Roywell Pork124-26 July). In Moy, we perfomied our annual concort lo o lorge cnd v&ry enthusiastic audience at St Peter's School, YorL We were honovred lo have the Sherrilt of York ond the Sh>iff's Consort in allendance who both enjoy$d the concort immensely ond were very impressed with the slondard of the bond. The concert concluded with a selection of music from Joseph and the Amaing Technicoloured Dreamcoat, in which the band excelled themselves in a concert which was of the highest of standards throughout. Aller the concert we retvmed to Raywell Pot1( and held our onnual presenlotion evening ond post-concert celebrations. To end our band sectson, many of the band's member5 once again look part in me CLCGY Feslhol of Music ond Dtill in July, held ot Roywell Pork, olther wlth thelr comF)onies or as indwidual participants. This inclucled several ol the bond's leadership team laknng on important roles over the weekend, ensuring thot the weekend run smoothly. safely ond professionally. The weekend culminoted with a massed band parade through Beverley, lo ond from St Mary's church and o stotic performonce In Beverley's Wednesday Market squore. As aKvays, I would like to express my Sincere gralilud& lo oll of NB'S stoff for thelr svpport and dedication, and to all 115 member5 for their hard work over this reporting period. Lk•n•l 8urd•tt DkKlor ol Musk. CLCGB NaNonal Band BM OveNlew This report summarises the key developments and octr¢ity relating to the Brigade Memorial Garden IBMGI al the Notional Memoriol Arborelum INMAI. A special Iharnk you lo Maynard Scotl for his voluabl& monthly reports. Long.Tern Malntenance Secured The perpetual maintenance agreernent appeus lo be Working vthich will ensure Ihot the BMG remains in its cUent. highly prominent position adjacent lo the chapel. Plantlng and Grounds M¢intenoncè Thls yeor presented several horticulturol challenge$ 0$ well 0$ progress on rectifying plonling issues. Replocement ShnJbs.' mrse Bert)erfs bushes damag6d during eorfier NMA WO hod been replaced with Ihe wrong species. This has now been corrected bul ther& is o difference in the growing size ond dev&lopmenl. fxy Summer Conditions- A long period of dry weother meonl Ih(Jt the NMA ground sloff had lo woler the trees and added mulch around the base. The trees are still being monitored lo ensvr& their health. The grass has recovered although it now has a high weed infiltration that will be dealt with.
Memorlal 5tewardshlp and Future Asplralk>n5 -11 hod been hoped that the Historicol GroLJP IHGI would maybe set up a sub group lo look al fvnd raising for ftjture development, along with the moinlenanc& of other Brigade memoriols. To date this hasn't come lo fruition. However. we just need one enthusiastic person to gel the ball rollingl Summary and Ovllook The 8rigade Memoriol Gorden is secvre in ils present fom. However, any lulure developm&nts, such as information boLYds or interpr&live maleriols, will require additional funding. The Historical Group and wider Brigode communily need ID remoin committed to salegucrcfing the BMG for future generations as well a5 for those who went before. Alan Carter Cuslodlan ¢1 bMG Cenota hRe Remembr0• Cenotaph Parade Report to Brfgade Covn¢ll- November 2024 On Sunday. 10 November 2(Y24, members of CLCGB look part in the Remembrance Cenotaph Parade In London. honouring the fallen ondjoining in a profoundly moving cgremony Ihot aayS hold5 deep Significance tor oll in otlendance. There were 26 Brigode members representing.. Dutham, Leicesler, Longridge, Nationol Band, Northern Ireland, rintefft and York. The organisalion was proudly repre$8nled by all members, each showing great honour and respect for the significant role they played during the Remembronce Parade. Thé Royal salute wos taken by HRH The Prince of Woles. Veleron5. represenlattves from various organlsolions. and members of the public expressed great interes* in the CLCGB. Many approached our membeT5 to complimenl Ihe smart appearance ol ovr uniform. enquire about our compony, ond engoge in discussions about the parade itself. A huge Ihonk you to those that mad& sure everyone fell conffdenl on porode. en$ing the drill and marching wos to o high slondard. Especiolty, because this was some membe, lir51 time experiencing being a part of th& remembrance parade. Looking ahead, il's important that we continue lo shore this experience and make it an exciting opportunity that everyone will wont to be port of. By having conversations about th8 significance of the parode and the deep meoning of Remembrance Day for so mony, we can inspire greater int&re51 omong members. As they leom more about what make5 the paracle so spscial, they'll be molivaled lo take pride in their app&aranc&, wort hard lo look smort, and raise funds to porticipale Ihgmselves lo allow more and more members lo lok& PC7rt. In summary, a hecrfell thank you to everyone who allended, we hod an outstanding turnoul. We were featured on the BBC multiple limes thi5 yeor, which provided incredible coveroge. rt was truly wonderful lo see our Brigade members representing tha company so proudly, looking sh(Jrp. and marchlng with such precision. Joonna Green Waffanl Ollker. Sl LaenCe wlth Sl Paub CLCGB, Longrldge. Reglonul Updat Lfverpool & Chesler bollolk•n Rep(xl to AGM 2024 to 2025 We started our Season with Our Camp Reunion presenfations. We orgonlzed an evenlng ol our locol Pantomime, Beauty & The Beosl, oh ' Yes we Did, The Ballalion organi5ed on evening of Crory Golf for youngsters and porents. The officers ond leaders have met on a regulor basis for leaders and finance rneetings. We enjoyed a great camp at OLff "home site" in Preslatyn, North Wales. We were blessed by 'generolW' good weather. The youngsters enjoyed a week of fun, faith ond friendship with the v5uoI field games, Swimming, I Gomes, Indoor climbing. skiing, loboggoning ond crozy goll. We welcomed J05h for our communion Serv&. Members of the Boltofion have ctso continued lo run the Brlgode cornpsite "The Albert WiL%on Memorial ri61d" The field had a good season, wolcoming some regular campers from BBIGB companies and some n&w campers.
I would Ilke to thank all of our Leaders arKJ YoungsfeTS who continue lo"Fight Ihe Goocl Fight" We look forword lo recrviling new members in th& following year. Rlchle Clothe CLCGB DolE lead Wal•s & Sovlh Wesl Bollal¢n This report provides an overview of the aclivilies, achievements, and dev&lopmenls of Ihe Walès & Soulh W•sl Battallon during the period 1st Seplember 2024 to 31st Augu512WS. The year has been marked by strong Memrship engagement, successfvl events. renewed leadershlp involvem6nl, and a continued focus on provlding young people with opportunities for growfh, Mendshlp, ond adventure. Membershlp OveNlew The Battalion moinlained thdy membwthlp numbws, bul no growth remoining al three companie5, Corsham, Slockwood and Low8r Wye Valley. R&lenlion remains okay, assisted by wider activity choices. supportfve ders, orKI hcreosed communication with paTenls at some companies. Cor5ham still struggles with membership in single ffgures and withoul support from the church. Slockwood meet every fortnight which they say works for them. rintem has around 40 young members and a strong leadership base although converting helpe into Offic takes time. Company Aclmty HhlIghts Acr055 the Battalion, componies continugd lo offer a varied programme ofr. Parode nights Games and physlcal aclfvities Bodgework ond Christian education Crafts, skills 5e55ion5. and community involvement Seasonal events |Hc¥vest, Christmas, Lent, Summer celebrc71ionsl Attending nalionol events such a5 the King5 birthday wrade and the National remembrance porade in London. Tralnlng und Leudetshlp Leaders particlpaled in.. Safeguarding refreshers Locol Iraining First aid update5 Battak>n Camp al Vlngy Hll {Forost ol Doan) Plonnlng meetings ogreed on o lun, engaging secret agent themed week designed to- Encouroge teamwork Provide chollenging octlvlls Offer creative and OLrtdoor activities 5Ulted to the Winey Hill environmenl 13
Locoll¢n & F¢eNIFles Viney Hill Adventure Cenlre. silualed in the For1 of Dean, provides= Dormitory occommodation On-site athenture actwlties such 0$ climblng, orchery. lunneb, and team challenges Accsss to woodland areas ft)r exploration and games Space for cratls, events, ond evening enlertoinment P(Yental Engagement Parents were invited lo inlomalion sesstons covering: Equipment requirements Drop-off ond pick-up procedure Costs and payment plans Safety ond safeguarding A depos11 syst•m was introduced, helping secure numbers eady and supportirp budgeting for activities Pthanc• & Fundrotslng Fundraising evenls were held which helped support both company funds and the upcoming Bottalion Camp. Coreftjl budgeting ollowed leaders lo keep ocllvity costs reasonable ond accessbi le to fomifies. The camp broko even ogoin. The Battalion closgd Ihfy linoncial year in o sfoble poslllon. Solgguordlng & Wellaie Sofoguording slandard5 were maintained throughout the year. All leaders continued lo adhere to CLCGB policies, including- Updated check5 Mandatory training Clear communication with parents ond guordions No sologuording incidents were reported during this period. Looklng Ahead the Battalion faces chollenges as Cosham continue to struggle ond Stockwood ore going through o leadehIp Iransilion. Growing inter-company cooperation Expanding actwity options strengthening youth leadership pathways DeIrering an unforgellable Viney Hill Camp experience Concluslon The Wales & South West Boltafion hos enjoyed a positive ond productive year. thonks lo the derficallon ol its leoders, the enthuslasm of its members, and the support of parents ond local churches. 14
Hnan Revlew The year 2024125 was o relatively sloble year financial. with thonkfulty no surprises. The Staff & Finance Commthlee continue lo look ot our bullding5 and we had our communal areas decoTaled Ihis year lo keep the building looknng cleon ancl fresh. W8 olso created o new Training room named the "Florence Milner Tralning Sui*e" we purch05ed n6w table5 and choirs, had it decoroled, had new windows filled and new blinds fftted. Stoff & Finonce continue lo look into Solar panels which w511 hop&fully prove to be rxudenl management in the long term. Hopefulw 2026 wll see this come to frurfion. NHQ Stores soles have been slow, bul we did have the electronic stores shut down for redevelopment. We had the Web sile re buitt from scratch and then Ihe new stores site ¢xlded. All completed in November 25. We do still hove an ongoing problem règarding th& Vectis Isle of Wight campslto, previously operoled by London Regiment. We Continual get optimistic about a solution, and 05 al 31st August 2025 are seemingly no neorer lo such o solution. 'update-, post year end our legal team othised closing the case, 05 we hod heard nothlng trom the landlord ol the site. Prfnclpal Sour¢e$ of Incom• For Ihg financial year the spec5ffc principal lundlng sources wer8-. Rental income from the National Headquarters Fxemises for individual of1e unS1s and from the residgntial centr&, including telephone and utilitie5. Members. capilalion fees lor donations from Brigode Companies) Grants. l)onallons and Legacl•s In addllion lo preporing and submilling grants lo nationol trusts and nds, which for this financial year IKJV6 agoh Oelded very little. the NHQ has been successful in opplying for locol ganls lo direct support the wofft of locol CLCGB groups. Legacies are occoslonalty bequ&othed to CLCGB and for this we are extremety groleful. Inveslmenl Poll¢y The CLCGB holds reserves in an investment portfolio, which is used to generate income whilst the capital 5eNes as an emergency reserve fund. The reserves should be held in accordance to the following principles, whlch have b&&n influenced by the Church ol England's own Elhical Investmenl Advisory Group IEIAGI. The reserve fund should be held ond managed by an independenl, expert boo¥. Al bost Ihreg Trustees should be fisted 05 signatories of the invgstmanl portfdio, nonralty includlng Ihe Governor and the Treosurer. At least SO% of the signolories are requtred to aulhorise day-l04ay decisions and cosh withdrawals. All signalories are required to close the account or withdraw more than 50% of funds. Th& reseNes should be held in Ilne w(th the res&rve policy. There should be no direct investment in ony companies inVoed in the followlng= weaponry/arms manufocturing,. ony company that derivos more than 3% of ils revenue from pomography; any company that dorives more than l 0% of ils revenue from lol)occo, gambllng, nonmililary fireorms, cf high interest rate lending-, any company that derfves more thon 5% of ils revenue from aleoholic thnks lif they do not meet standards lor responsible Maet[ng Qd retoilingl,. any compony of which the main focus Is the production or sole of f055il fuels. Indirecl investment In the aforementioned restrfcted companies may be permitled via poobd investmenlslderivolfveslinvestm6nt funds as long as they are not the primary focu5 of the fund. Al least IO% of the portfolio should be explicTtly 8lhicol investment funds. The investment slrolegy ond risk level of the portfolio should be reviewed ot least every l O yeors. 15
R•s•rv•s Pollcy The Trustees ot the CLCGB have reviewed the need for reser¢&s in line wilh guldonce Issued by tho Charify Commission and sel asidg or designoled funds lo meet hJture comrnilmenls. The mojorily ol NHQ rLfftning costs are funded through Ljnrestrcled funds ond the lolal ol unrestricted funds are kept lo a minirnum level. Any restricted funds held at th& y&ar*nd ore reserved for the project lo which they relate and its future use of these funds. Where a subslanlive surplus of'bnreslricled'funds extsls ol the yeorend, il would be invested in Ihe CLCGB Investment Portfolio held by Rathbones Inve51menl Management Limited. Thb fijnd used lo generote Sncome In 1Sne with the elhicol inveslment policy ond the capital serves a5 an emergency reserve fund. The CLCGB Investment Portfolio should not exceed o volue equwalenl ID 18 months of cenlrol operating expencliture. Should il do so, a wilhdrowal should toke ploce lo reduce tho volue of the hve5tmenl Portfolio equwalenl to 12 months ol cenlrol operatirYJ expenditure. Tho cash wilhdrown will then be spent on specific projecls Irolher than on day-Io-d(yrf spending) that are deemed lo Ffovide long-lem benefil lo Ihe CLCG8, os opproved by Brigade Council. The value of the Investment Portfolio should not nt)mitslly fall below o level equwalent to 6 months of centrol operollng expendilure. Pery Gvnn. on behdl of John Srrdth. Treasurer. Slgned on Beholl oflhe Trustees: Andrw H Govemoi Date,. 25th April 2026 Motyn De Govern Dale: 25th April 2026 16
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS. BRIGADE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2tr25 I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts otthe company the yeu ended 31 Augvst 2025 which are Set out on pages 1810 30. Re3pon$lbllllles and IxKl$ ol report As the charity tTuslee5 of Ihe compony land also it5 directors for Ihe purposes of company I) you ore r@sponsible lor the preparation of the accounts in accordance with th6 requiremen15 01 the Companies Act 20061.the XK)6 Act'i. Having 50tisfied Melf thol the accounts of tho company are not required to bg audited under Plyl 16 of the 26 Act and are eligible for indepenclenl exominalion, I report in re5pecl of my axomination ofyour compony's occovnls 0$ corried out under Section 145 01 tho Charities Acl 2011 I'lhe 201 l Act'l- In carrying oul my examinolion, I hove followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission underseclion l (SI(bI ofthe 2011 Acl. Ind•p•ndent exomlnerfs stolement. Matter of concem IdenllNed. I have completed my exominotion. Tha only matter of concem is Ihol relLms were received from 84% of aclive unil& wllh some leturns nol slgned by Independent Examiners. I have complet&d my examinotion. I conffmi that no Malle have come to my attention in connecllon with the examination gNing me cause lo belleve Ihol in any material 18SP6Ct: accounting records were not kept in resped ol Ihe c¢3mpony as required by section 386 of the 2tX)6 Aet,. or the accoun15 do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2(X)6 Act other than any requirement Ihot th8 accounts gwe a 'lrue ar)d foir view, whlch is not a matter considered os part of on independ&nl exominotlon: or the accounts have not been prepared in occordance with the methods ond principles of the Slatemenl of Recommended Practice lor accounting ond reporting by charities lapplicoble to charities preporirng their accounts in occordance with the Financial R&porhng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I hove no concem5 and hove come across no other mallers in connection with lh& examinollon to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enabl& a proper und8rslonding of the accounts lo be reached. l R North FCA North Accounllng Umlled Chartered Accovnlants 12 manVe House. Pioneer Close Wath Upon Dearne, S63 7JZ 2ff26 17
THE CHURCH L4DS' AND CHURCH GIRLS. BRIGADE STATEMENT OF IINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 N*)le$ Unr•strl¢tr•d HQ lunds Funds Unlts Restslcted Fund$ HQ 2025 Total 2024 Total Income fro Donations and legacies Income from charllable acllvllle5 Subscriptions & membeTship fee Fun(toising income OBS income Gran15 other income Income Irom Investmgnl$ Investment income Rental income Total Income 29X) 11,544 14,474 13.598 34.590 26,202 34.590 26.202 236 11.038 72,886 33.365 23.032 236 7.038 35,407 15,869 52,167 37,479 787 88,254 134,652 1,294 2,081 88,254 249.761 5,231 80.789 224.259 IIS.109 Exp•ndlture on: Raislng Funds Fundraising, publicity and start up kils 7,806 9,510 Charlable actlvmes Sloff and related costs Company activilies and events Compony comps Moterials purchosed other direct costs 62.730 62,730 61,382 21.956 46,776 21.956 46,776 10,788 7.153 149,403 20,769 45,695 6,887 7,755 142,488 10.788 3.924 77,442 3,229 71.961 Other $upport Costs H&adquarters admin Depreclallon Troining and programme d&velopmenl Trovel & subsistence Repoirs & maintenance other expenses Olh&i governance costs 54,383 2053 2,291 2,933 1,300 273 12,356 75,589 54,383 2,826 2,411 2,933 77.705 3.177 1,949 3,283 1,090 5,877 11.618 104,699 773 120 16,260 16,533 12,356 92,742 17,033 120 l¢)tal eXpendure 153,031 96.800 120 249.951 254.497 In¢om•/•xpendllure lorthe year 18.379 18.309 120 190 Transfers between funds 4,068 14,0681 other golns/loKe¥ Reolised goinslllossesl on investments Unrealised gains/llosses1 on investments Net movement in rnds 3.009 613 10,689 11,819 999 19,63) 613 3.432 18,309 4,188 Fund bolonces brought fcxward at I..24 201,388 28,427 475,618 495,238 Fund bolunces ctyrled foThvard al 31 August 2025 235,114 219.697 24239 479.050 475,618 The stalement of financiol aclivtlias includes all gains and k)sses in the year. All incoming resourc8s and resources expanded derive from conlinuecl octtvitEs.
THE CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE CONSOUDATED BALANCE SFIEET YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Noles 2024 Flx¢d a$$ets Tongible cssels Investment5 69,424 180.183 249.7 72,250 186,966 259,216 CuThent assets stocks DebloTS Cash al bank and In hand 10.202 14.951 234,2) 259,3 10,452 13,702 223,866 248.020 CredRrys'. omounls falling dve wlthin one yeor 29,940 31.618 Nel ¢vtrenl o$sets 229,443 216,402 Net aJ3ets 479,D50 475,618 Funds Incom¢ lund$ Restricted fund5 Unreslricled funds 24,239 454,811 28,427 447,191 Totol chorfty funds 479,050 475,618 For the financial y&ar 8nded 31 August 2025 Ihg company wos enlilled lo exemplion from oudil und&r section 477 of the Componies Act 2(X)6. No member of the company hos deposited a nollce pursuont lo $eclion 476, requiring on oudit of these finoneial Statements. the trustees acknowleclge their responsibilitie5 for al &nsurfirYJ the chcslilable company keeps accounlhg records whlch comply with section 386 of the Companie5 Act 2CX)6 and bl preparing linonciol slolem&n15 whrh give a true and fair view ol the slate of affoirs of the chariloise COmF)ony as at the end of each financlal yeor ond of ils surplus (x deficit for each finoncial year in accordance with the requirements of seefion 394 ond 395 ond whth otheTWi5e comply wtlh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to fnancial slolemenls, so far as applicable lo the chariloble compony. These fnoncial statements hove been prepared in occordonce wilh Ihe provlsions opplicoble lo componies subject to the small companies, regime withln Port 15 of Ihe Companies Act 2006. Apwoved by th• Iwst••s on th• 25 A1 2026 and slgned on thetr behoif b Andrew Hay Govemor Martyn Bed D¢puty v•rnoT Doled,. 25 Aprfl 2026 Dol•d: 25 Awll 2024 Company Reglstratlon No. 1395966 19
THE CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS. 8RIGADE BALANCE SHEET- NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ASAT31 AUGUST 2025 Note5 2024 Hxed ussets Tangible ctsse15 Investments 67,103 180,183 247,286 69,156 186,966 256,122 Curr•nl oss•ts Stocks Debtor5 Cash al bank and in hand 10,202 14,951 16,854 42.007 10,452 13,702 25,572 49,726 Credllors= omounts falling due within one year 29.940 31,618 Net cuffert os*ets 12.067 18.108 Net assets 259,353 274,230 Funds Income lunds Reslrfcted funds UnTeslricted funds 24,239 235,114 28,427 245. Total charity fund5 259,3 274,230 Approved by th• trust•w on th• 25 Aprll 2026 and $lgn•d on thetr behal by: Andrew Hayday Goveinor Motyn Bedd Deputy G or Daled.. 25 Aprll 2024 Doled: 25 Aprll 2026 Company R•glstratlon No. 1395946 20
THE CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS. BRIGADE BALANCE SHEET- BRIGADE UNirs AS AT31 AUGUST 2025 N¢)les Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments 3321 3,094 1321 3,094 Cwrent assets stocks Debtor5 Cash al bank and in hond 217.376 217,376 198,294 198,294 Cred1(1.. amounts follirKJ due wlthln one year Net CUnI assets 217.376 198.294 Nel assets 219.697 201,388 Fund$ Income fund$ Reslricled funds Unreslricled fund5 219,697 201.388 Total charity funds 219,697 201.388 Awxoved by the Iwslees on the 25 Aprfl 2026 and slgned on thelr behalf by. 14.1jl•ll Andrew Hay Govemor Morlyn Bed Depuly ern¢r Daleft 25 Aprll 21r26 Doled.. 25 AwH 2026 Company Reglslraifon No. 1395960 21
THE CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEMTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Accountlng polkles a. The ch(yity Is a vOle limlled compony by guorontee ond constitutes a public b8n&fil entity as deffned by FRS 102. The financial slalements have be8n prepared in accordonce wfih Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice opplicable lo chorities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK ond Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and R8pvblic of Ireland IFRS 1021, Ihe charities Act 2011, the companie5 Act2006 and UK Generally Accepled Proctice. 7he chorily hos opplied Updole Bulletin l os pvbfished on 2 Februory 2016 ond does nol include a cash flow stolement on Ihg gounds thol it is opplying FRS102 Section IA. The financial accounts have been preparecl on a going concom bosis under the hisluicol cog1 convention. modified lo incLJde certain financial in5tnJment5 at foir value. The finoncial statemenls ore prepared in sterfing. which is the functional currency ol the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financiol statements are roLJnded to Ihe n8oresl £1. The significant accounlirig policie5 opplied in the preparation ol Ih&se financial slalemen15 are Sel out below. These policies hov& been considenlly applied lo all years presented unless otherwlse stoted. b. Gronls including grants for the purchase of fixed assets are recognised in full on the Slolemenl of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receNed. However where the donor hos imposed restrictions on the expenditure of resources which omount lo pre condilions for use, the grants are deferred to the relevant future accounting period. c. Reshicted funds ar& to b& used for speclfic purposes as laid down by the donu. enditUre which meets these cril&rio is identified to th& fund. d. Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generatecl for th8 obkct of the chorily without rther specifiecl purpose ond ore available 0$ genorol funds. e. Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in the Slalement ol FinancMJI Aclwilies when received. Designated funds are unrestricted funcls, earmarked t)y the board of manag6menl for a porticular purpose. g. Rosources axpanded. All expendilure other than that capitalised has been reflected in the Statement ol Hnancial Activities on an accruals basis. Charitable expenditure includes those costs inajrred by the charlty In the dellvery of its activities and services for its beneficiarSes.11 include5 both costs thal con be allocaled dlrect to svch oclivilies and those c051s ol on indirgct nature nec&55ary to support therll. Governonce costs include thos& costs associoled with meeting the constitutional and stalutrory requiremenls of Ihe charily and include the independent examination lees and costs linked to the slratoglc managemenl of the chority. h. Fixed assets for charitable use where over £100 are capitalised ol cost. Where tongible fLxed osse15 have been acquired with the aid of Specif grants. either from the government or the private sector, they ore included in the balance sheet at C05t and deprecioted over their expeclfjd useful 6conomic life. Th& r&levonl grants are credited lo o reslricled capital fund carried forward on the balance sheet. The relevant funcl is reduced over the useful economic life of the asset in line with ils depreciotion policy. Depreciation is providecl on oll tonglble fixed ossels al rates calculated lo write off the cost of ch a5sel over it5 estimated us8fvl Ilfe os follows,. Freehold Land & Buildings Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Vitlings Equipment 25% 15% 10%-25% 22
IHE CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 stocks are valued at thg lower of cost ond net realisable value. Investments. Ass&ls held for investment purposes ore valued atr markel volue at the bo1once sheet date. Irrecoverable VAT is wrfllon off lo the Statement ol financial ActNities except where amounts relate lo the purchose of fixed assets in which case the costs ore Capitaled with the relevant asset. kl Defined Conlribvlion Pension Scheme The pension cost5 chorged against prolits rapresent5 the amount of contributions payoble to Ihe scheme in respecl of the occounling period. The pension cos1 charge against prolits in the year omounled to £I,842124. £1,850). There were no outstanding conlribulions al the year end. The linanciol slalemenls consolidate the as5Èts, fiabilill8s, funds, incoming resources and application of resoLJrces of 43 active units within the charity. They ore compiled from certified financial 5totements and returns supplied by unit Ireasurets. A totol of 7 active vnils foiled to submit financial statements in lime lor inclusion in the consolidated finoncial 51atements. The chartly Is loknng measures lo w¢)tt with unti5 to achieve os fvll a retum as possible in future years. Taxation As a charity the Church Lods, and ChCh Glrls, Brigade should be exempt from tax on Income ond gains lo the extent that thes& are appfied to its chariloble objects. No lax charges hove orisen in the chority. The organisation is V AT regislerèd. 2. Sliffl Costs and numb•rs Staff co$ durfng the yearwere as follows- Salaries and wages Social security c051s Pension cost5 Healthco 59,532 1,842 202 62,933 61,584 No employee recefvgd emolumenls of more than £éO,O(K) No No The average number of omployees Ihead counti during the year was 0$ follows: Administration Development No trustee received any rernuneralion for the y6or12Y24 £nill. Travel, depulational c0515 ond sundry costs were Teimbursed lo 312024=31 members of tho Brigade Council during the year arrounling to £2,126. 23
THE CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 3. Inconkng resources fvom charllable actfv511es Unr•strlctsd Unrestrtctsd HQ Ivndl Unltlundj Rèstrfcl•d funds 2tr25 Total 2024 Grant Incom• Vorious Grants linc The Duke of Edinburgh) Sheffield Council low carbon grant 7.03S 4.0 11,038 4,319 11.550 7.038 4,0 11,038 15,869 Unreslrfcted Unreslrfcted HQ fvnds Unll funds Reslrfcled Ivnds 2024 Olher Income recelpts Camp Receipts other Income.. Miscellaneous Incom& Trading Stores Coptation Fees Reslrrled Funds 33,777 33.777 34B96 7.774 4,163 23,470 25,164 14.1631 117.2991 32,938 11,691 6.171 5,580 35,407 37,479 72,886 52,167 2025 2024 Nel Inc¢xnlng resoure•s Net incoming resources i% stated after charging: Derxeciotlon Independent examiners fee 2,826 2,0 3,177 24
THE CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 5. Total Rw¢¥r¢ Expend•d Unrèthlded fvnds Unlls lunds R•shlcl•d fvnd$ 2024 Totd Total Costs Dlrectty Allocaled to oclfvllles: Other dlrecl costs staff heatrhcare other vnil costs DBS co$ Mlscellaneous expenditure 203 3,229 175 3,546 202 3.631 3.229 175 3.546 3,924 3,229 7,153 7.755 Support co1. Headquartets Admlnlstratlon Cleaning Heal & light Notional Mgm Aloorelvm & gordening Premlses costs Ral85 & woler Telephone Insurance Printing Postoge stotionery Minor equipment & computer c05t5 Subscriptions 769 13.721 566 9,629 5,489 4.017 10,517 827 936 1.152 4.930 769 13,721 566 9,629 5,489 4,017 10.517 827 936 1.152 4,930 1,830 1.379 14,503 11,879 25,032 5,163 2,675 8.659 898 865 1,497 3.473 1.682 54,383 77,705 Olher Governonce cosls Piolessional lees Investment management fees Trustee travel and related costs Bonk charges Accountancy servlces 5,237 1.578 2.126 85 5,237 1,578 2,126 85 3,330 3,944 1.790 2,673 97 3,114 12.356 12,356 11,618 25
THE CHURCH LAOS, AND CHURCH GIRLS. BRIGADE NOTES TO THE RNANCL4L STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Tanglble Ilxed assets brfgade Companles Vehlele$ Flxlvre5. Flttlngs & gqulpment NHQ FlxbJres. Flltrlngs & equlpment Freehold land ond bulkllngs COST Tolal As at I Seplember 2024 Additions 152,649 45.669 367,494 565,812 As at 31 August 2025 152,649 45,669 367.494 565,812 DEPRECIATION As al I Seplefflber 2024 Charge loryear 87.& 1,5&6 42,156 527 364.4CQ 773 493,562 2,826 As at 31 August 2025 88,2 42,683 365,173 496,388 NEf BOOK VALUE As at 31 August 2025 64,117 2.986 2.321 69,424 As ol 31 August 2024 65,643 3,513 3.094 72,250 All tangible fixed as5els or& for charitable purposes. The Brigade Company As56ts are for the vsg of the individual unit5 and are not al the disposal ol the Notionol Heodquorters. 7. InVernets UK Usled Inveshnents 2024 Voluotion At I September 2024 Additions Disposals Unrealised ILossesllGains Reolised Gain/lLossesl At 31 August 2025 186,966 200,131 227,797 I2,78£1) 999 11,819 186,966 110.4041 612 3,? 180,183 The historical cost of the investments at 31 August 3)25 £176,89312024: £176,893) In(Sividual investments which comprise over 5% of the value of the pcKllolio are.. Ralhbones Ass81 MGMT Greenbank def wth 171,385 178,467 26
THe CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRIS. BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2tr25 D•btors 2025 2024 Trade Dgbtors Prepaymen15 & Other debtor5 7,734 7,217 14.951 5,182 8,52C> 13,702 9. Cr•dttorn: amounts lolllng due wllhln one year 2024 Trade cr&ditor5 Toxe5 Other creditors Accruals 7,101 S29 10,791 551 17,977 6,406 31,618 29.940 10. Co$h al Bqnk ond In hand Brigade Companie5 currently hold funds on deFJOSit and cvrrent occounls and cash in hand amounting to £217,37612024-. £198.2941. These sums are lor the use of the indNidvol units and are not al the disposal of National Heodqvarters. 27
THE CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STAT&MENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 l l. Reslrtct•d lunds The movoment on the reslricted fund5 of the charity were as follows:_ Asat 31 Augvsl 2024 Olher Galns. loss•s & Transler3 Asal 31 Augvst 2025 Income Oulgolng Reslricled Funds: HQ.. 7he Rolhley Trust Disband&d Units The Owen Family Trust Mains Grant Manchester Sir John Priedman Charity Tn Mains Grant 2017 Liz ond Terry Bramall Trust Manchester Guordlan Hamish Forbe5 PF Charitable Trust G80rge Bairstow Trust 14,690 157 1.833 4,147 14.0681 10,622 157 1,833 4.147 1,790 900 7(X) I,wo 52 1,790 9C() 7(A) 52 28,427 4,068 24.239 Unr•slrfcted Fvnd$ General Funds HQ Units 245. 201,388 134,652 115.109 IIS3.0311 96,8(X) 7,690 235.114 219,697 Tolol Unrestricled Funds 447,191 249,761 249,831 7.690 454,811 Tolol Funds 475,618 249,761 249,951 3,622 479,050 28
THE CHLIRCH IADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEMrs YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 I l. Reslrlcted funds- conNnued Puwes of Reslrlcled Fund Reslricled Funds.. HQ.. The Rothl6y Tnjst Disbonded Units Memorial Garden The Owen Family Trust for Niytrh Easl Adivities To hold lor the future for the Memorial Garden for use in the area ol Lichffekj and Wolverhampton w01ng with young people lor Sport5 Leoders North Wesl for NHQ Laptops for training for North East Mini bus drivel Iraining lor North Eost Sports NHQ Nalionol DolE Youth Leader Training lor Youth Leadership unil growth oward funds to work with young people funds lo work with young people funds for muslc competitions funds for preme$ upkeep Main5 Gront Monchester All Churches TnJst Sir John Prieslman Charity Tru51 Mains Gronl 2017 z and Tery Bramoll Trust Monchesl&r Gvardian amish Forbes PF Choritable Trust George Boirslow Trust Music Compatition Sheffield CC low carbon The movement on the rfjslricted funds of tho chority for th& prevws yecr were as follow5=_ Asal 31 August 2023 Olher Galns, losse5 & Tran51ers Income Ovlgolng 31 Augu51 2024 Restiict&d Funds: HQ: The Rolhley Trust Dlsbanded Unils Memorial Garden The Owen Family Trust Moins Gronl Monchester All Churche5 T51 Sir John Prieslman Charity Trust Mains Grant 2017 Lll and Tery Bromoll Trust Manchester Guardian Homish Forbes PF Churilable Trust George Bair5tow Trust Music Competition Shellield CC low carbon 19.612 3,122 157 3.899 14,9221 14,690 13,1221 157 12,0661 17881 16531 11,(Y)21 4.147 3,0 1.790 9W 7W 1,0 4,040 1,790 52 406 52 14061 111,5501 11.5S) 41.&86 11,550 119.5871 14,9221 28.427 Unrestrlct•d Funds General Funds HQ Units 258,340 195,512 120.660 92.049 I l .937) 186,1731 17.740 245,803 201.3e8 Total Unrgslrictgd Funds 453,852 212709 1237,1101 17.740 447,191 Total Funds 495,238 224,259 256.697 12.818 475,618 29
THE CHURCH iADS' AND CHURCH GIRLS. BRIGADE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 12. Anulysls ot assats b•twwn funds Unrethlcted Ivnds Restrfcted hinds Totol funds Fvnd balances a131 August 2025 are represented by- Fixed assets 69,424 69.424 Investment Current assets Cvrrent Ilobiltlies 1¢50,1&3 255,144 129.9401 20, 4,239 ieo,183 259,383 129,9401 Total nel ossets 454,811 24,239 479.OX) 13. Relaled paty Iransaclions. Various Trustees ol The Church Lods, and Church Girfs'Brigade have in their personal capocltSes, links wlth other orgonisalions with whom The Church Lods, ond Church Girls'Brigade works in partn&rship with. The Trustees monitor these links and a regislei ol declared interests 15 maintoin9d lo losler a policy of *fonsparency. The Trustees strive lo promolfj foimess and consider thal no transactions hove be influenced by interests other than the charity. Transactlons wlh Dkeclors and Trustees (see also Staff Costs and Numbers note 2) As for as il ha5 been possible lo oscerlain, ther& hov& been no materiol Ironsoctions wtlh directors ond Trustees during the y&ar. l& Ullknale Controlllng Pryty The compony is vnder the control of the Brigode Council. 15. Conslllutlon The charity is a prwale limited company by guarante& and does not hove a share copilal. Incorporoted thin England & Wales with registered office 2 Barnsley Rood, Walh Upon Deame. Rotherham, S63 6PY. In the event ol tho compony being wound up tha members ore commltled to a conlrfbulion of maximum £10 ooch. 30