2024-12-31-accounts - St Peter's Church Ely Stipend And Maintenance Trust

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

ST PETER'S CHURCH , ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1059178

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

INDEX
	Pages
Trustees' Report	1 and 2
Independent Examiner's Report	3
Receipts and Payments	4
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	5
Notes to the Accounts	6 and 7
Valuation of Securities	8

Page 1

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST:REG NO 1059178 TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Reference and administration information

Registered Name St Peters Church Ely Stipend & Maintenance Trust Registered Number 1059178 Principal Address Dr I Lindsay 6b Station Road Ely Cambs CB7 4BS Trustees Dr. I Lindsay Mr N Pallister Mrs A.J. Blanchard Mr C Phillips Resigned 24th October 2024 Mrs M Rone Mr M Judkins Ven R Harlow Mr A Osborne Appointed 6th June 2024 Legal Adviser Ward Gethin Archer Market Place Ely Cambs CB7 4QN

Structure, governance and management

The Trust was founded in 1889 by two deeds signed on 8th October of that year and later enrolled in the High Court of justice (Chancery Division) on 30th December 1889 as varied by the Scheme of 5th February 1997. By the first Deed, the foundress, Mrs Catherine Sparke, conveyed to named Trustees, land in Broad Street, Ely and St Peter's Church built thereon at her expense to be used as as a Church licensed by the Bishop of Ely in accordance with the Doctrines of the Church of England. The second Deed created two endowment funds, the income therefrom to be used by the Trustees for the maintenance of the church building and to contribute towards a stipend for the curate or priest ministering therein.

By a Scheme dated 5th February 1997, the property at 59 Broad Street, Ely (known as St Peter's House) was incorporated into the Trust to be used for the Trust's charitable purposes.

The governing deed specifies a maximum of eight and minimum of five Trustees, and empower the Trustees in office to appoint replacements when necessary subject to their eligibility.

Objectives and activities

The Trustees met three times during the year.

Regular weekly services were conducted by Revd Anne Williams

Rental income is received from St Peter's House.

Achievements and performance

The financial activities of the Trust and the Church are shown in the attached Financial Statements and accompanying Notes.

Page 2

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST:REG NO 1059178 TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Financial review

The charity aims to keep a minimum of three months costs available in it's reserves.

Plans for future periods

Some renovation work may be necessary on St Peter's House during 2025

Related Parties

None of the Trustees are paid for their services nor do they charge expenses. The Trust has at no time during the year entered into any transactions with the Trustees.

Independent Examiner

Richard Tyler FCA has agreed to be the Independent Examiner.

Signed by order of the Trustees

………………………………………………………………………

Date…………………………………………………………………

Page 3

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PETER'S CHURCH, ELY - STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST

I report on the accounts of the Trust and the Church for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on the attached pages 4-8.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiners

The committee are responsible for the prepartaion of the accounts, and they consider that they are exempt from audit (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011, and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act

follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commosioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act

state whether particular matters have comw to my attention

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Trust and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act (1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met: or

(2) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Dated

…………………………………………… …………………………………………………..

Richard Tyler Independent Examiner

R.J.Tyler 8 Barton Close Witchford Cambs CB6 2HS

Page 4

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

----- Start of picture text -----
Notes
This Year Last Year
£ £
RECEIPTS
Income from Assets
Dividends 1 2,938.53 2,642.25
Interest 2 10.45 11.22
Rent 3 7,200.00 7,320.00
Sub-Totals Income 10,148.98 9,973.47
Other Income
Voluntary & Other Sources 4 20,428.60 14,143.89
Capital Grants 6 26,519.46
Sale of Assets 5 33,221.09
Sub-Totals Other Income 20,428.60 73,884.44
TOTAL RECEIPTS 30,577.58 83,857.91
PAYMENTS
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Clergy Honararium 10,929.00 8,348.00
Church Insurance 3,136.16 3,154.85
Church Rep/Maintenance 8 2,215.38 3,356.14
Church Service Expenses 752.09 1,316.47
Church Organist 1,532.08 1,125.00
Church Admin Expenses 10 6,851.22 4,743.80
Sub-Totals Direct Expenditure 25,415.93 22,044.26
Other Expenditure
Admin/Management 11 6,743.48 8,245.88
Payments for Assets 12 1,002.99 61,316.73
Sub-Total Other Expenditure 7,746.47 69,562.61
TOTAL PAYMENTS 33,162.40 91,606.87
NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS -2,584.82 -7,748.96
CASH FUNDS LAST YEAR END 9,879.60 17,628.56
CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END 7,294.78 9,879.60
----- End of picture text -----

Page 5

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST

STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

ASSETS Current Account 13 Deposit Account 14 Cash Funds This Year End Debtors 15 Investments 16 LIABILITIES Creditors 17 ASSETS FOR TRUST USE Church, House and Contents 18 TOTAL	This Year Last Year £ £ 6,488.92 9,084.19 805.84 795.39 7,294.76 9,879.58 2,037.24 241.97 100,707.34 98,545.59 417.00 2,034.00 6,068,659.00 6,056,899.00 6,178,281.34 6,163,532.14

UNRESTRICTED ACCUMULATED FUNDS Balance brought Forward Surplus of Receipts over Payments Revaluation of Investments Movement on Non-Cash Assets/Liabilities Revaluation of Property	6,163,532.14 -2,584.82 2,161.75 3,412.27 11,760.00 6,178,281.34	6,162,075.69 -7,748.96 -4,270.68 -1,238.91 14,715.00 6,163,532.14

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:

keeping proper accounting records and preparing annual accounts. The trustees are of the opinion that:
the charity is exempt from the requirement to have the annual accounts audited.

As approved at The Annual general meeting held on……………………….

Signed………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………

Page 6

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST:REG No 1059178

NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Disclosure of Accounting Basis.
1.1 The accounts have been prepared on the "receipts and payments" basis in accordance with the Charity Commissioners Guide CC 54 October 1995, and in compliance with Section 42(3) of the Charities Act 1993
1.2 The presentation of the accounts is in accordance with the Charity Commission standard accounts form at Appendix 2 of the last-mentioned Guide CC 54.
1.3 In 2023 there were three Fund Accounts which gave rise to accounting transactions; Barclays Current Account; Barclays High Interest Account; Lloyds Fabric Reserve Account.
2 Explanatory Notes in support of Receipts & Payments Account and Statement of Assets/Liabilities.

The note numbers against every line item of the Receipts & Payments Account and Statement of Assets/ Liabilities remain permanently standard. In any year, Notes of explanation are written only where appropriate, it being understood that where no Note appears for any particular line item, it is because no Note is needed that year.

Note 1: Note 2: Note 3: Note 4:	The dividends arise from the investments reported on the Valuation of Securities. Interest on cash held in Lloyds Fabric Reserve Account and the Barclays Business Premium Account. Gross rent received from top floor flat in St Peters House Breakdown is as follows: 2024 2023
	£ £ Hire of Room St Peters House 6,133.00 4,368.00 Collections 9,644.45 9,284.89 Gift Aid Tax Refund 1,246.15 491.00 Donations and Bequests 3,405.00 0.00
	20,428.60 14143.89

Note5:

Note6

Note 8:	The items included are:	2024 2023
	Gas Heating Repairs Organ Tuning/Maintenance Maintenance of Fire Alarms Gardening Architects/Principal Designer fees re Quinquennial Repai Electrical Repairs Painting & Decorating	£ £ 668.41 553.37 172.90 176.87 182.40 504.90 150.00 452.00 1971.00 174.67 565.00
		2215.38 3356.14
Note 10:	The items included are:	2024 2023
	Gas Electricity Donations Internet Costs	£ £ 4,608.72 2,108.42 918.30 1487.79 65.00 209.70 1259.20 937.89
		6,851.22 4,743.80

Page 7

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST:REG No 1059178

NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note 11:

Expenditure related to 59 Broad Street Heat and Light Water Rates Cleaning Agents fees for rent of property Repairs Janitor/Cleaning Services Independent Examiner's Fees	2024 2023 £ £ 1,157.28 2,728.41 84.00 84.00 152.00 168.00 776.14 768.84 2,429.06 1,856.63 2,025.00 2,520.00 120.00 120.00 £6,743.48 £8,245.88

Note12

Note13 Balance of Current Account held at Barclays Ely

Note 14:Total of balances of Deposit Accounts (Barclays, Ely £310.49; Lloyds,Ely £495.35 )
Note 15 Amounts Receivable: British Gas 59 Broad Street £88, e-on Next £215, Gift Aid Tax £245 December Rent £535.20 and Wave £954.04
Note 16:Represents the market value of securities held at year end, details are shown on Page 8.
Note 17:Amounts due: Independent Examiner £120, British Gas Business £28, E-ON Next £89, Darren Bate Cleaning £180
Note 18:The valuation for the Church, House and Contents has been taken from the insurance documents and breaks down as follows: Church Building £5,420,408 Contents £175,500, St Peter's House £443,864 Contents £28,887

Page 8

ST PETER'S CHURCH ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST

ST PETER'S CHURCH, ELY STIPEND & MAINTENANCE TRUST VALUATION OF SECURITIES

SECURITIES PURCHASE DATE COIF Charities Investment Fund 23/12/1997 COIF Charities Investment Fund 29/08/2013 COIF Charities Investment Fund 05/12/2019 SALE 2020 00/01/1900 Totals COIF Charities Ethical Fund 05/12/2019 SALE 2020 00/01/1900 Totals CBF Church of England UK Equity F 29/08/2023 TOTAL	NO BUY SHARES PRICE £ 968.1 8,950.00 224.1 2,500.00 1801.21 30,000.00 -599.36 -10,123.55 2394.05 31,326.45 11752.26 30,000.00 -1939.79 -5,022.31 9812.47 24,977.69 10902.15 20,000.00 76,304.14	VALUE 31/12/2024 £ 48,583.17 30,346.04 21,778.13 100,707.34