Information concerning St Chad’s Charitable aims and objectives for submission to the Charities Commission
Aims and Purposes
St Chad’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the governing body of the Church and is responsible, along with the incumbent, for promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, liturgical, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives and activities of the PCC are in accordance with the guidelines on public benefit. These objectives and activities can be summarised as:
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Public worship to which every resident of the parish is welcome and invited to join;
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Pastoral work through the ministry of the occasional offices;
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A thriving ministry amongst the elderly and housebound including, but not limited to, a network of home visitors, various friendship groups and organised trips and excursions;
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Youth work that involves both church and non-church young people;
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The use of the church buildings for community activities;
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Teaching about the Christian faith and the ethics of being a disciple of Jesus Christ;
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Distributing a proportion of our voluntary giving to other charitable organisations within and without the diocese of Sheffield;
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The encouragement of an active volunteer force from within the congregation to become involved in other Sheffield-based charities, eg. Sheffield BESOM and School Pastors.
Report on activities in 2022
Public worship has occurred weekly with two services being held on most Sundays. Christmas 2022 was a special time when over 450 children were welcomed into the building to hear the Christmas Story.
Youth work continued to grow. This included church youth work as well as School Pastors, where the team proved invaluable to the school in supporting both students and staff. Other charitable activities such as BESOM, Grace Foodbank and Street Pastors continued throughout 2022.
Third Age ministry continued apace, with growing numbers attending Natter, the over 50s coffee morning, which is also registered as a Welcome Place.
A Memory Café, for those with memory loss and their carers, is being set up and is expected to meet monthly in 2023.
The PCC agreed to lease our Church Field to Woodseats Community Garden (a project led by a PCC member who is a landscape architect). When the garden is completed, it will provide a well-being space managed by members of the local community. A formal lease is yet to be agreed.
Structure Governance and Management
The method of appointing the PCC is set out in the Church representation rules. The PCC in 2022 consisted of the incumbent, both churchwardens, one deanery synod representative and eleven elected members of the congregation. The PCC has specific responsibility for the regulation of public worship in the church as well as the finances and fabric of the church buildings. In 2022 the PCC met seven times with subcommittees meeting in between each meeting. Minutes of all committees are kept and available for inspection on request. Each PCC member serves a term of three years. St Chad’s has two churchwardens who are elected annually.
Reverend Toby Hole stepped down from his role as incumbent and Chair of the PCC in September 2022. A process is underway to find his successor. The person appointed will be an Oversight Minister in the Diocese of Sheffield and Priest-inCharge of St Chad’s.
An administrator, working across the four churches in the Sheffield 8 Mission Area, was funded jointly by the churches until stepping down in September 2022. From October 2022, a part-time administrator has been employed directly by St Chad’s. A part-time youth worker is employed, and also an assistant treasurer. Income is received primarily through the giving of the congregation, lettings of the Church building and Church House (a converted Edwardian house in the parish), and from wedding and funeral fees. The outplay of pressures of the pandemic and the cost-ofliving crisis have combined to result in a deficit this year.
Administrative Information
St Chad’s church is the parish church for Woodseats in the diocese of Sheffield.
The correspondence address is: St Chad’s Parish Office Linden Avenue Sheffield S8 0GA
The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006) and a charity registered with the Charity Commission.
PCC members are elected to serve for a three-year term by those whose names are on the electoral roll. In October 2022 there were 111 names on the roll, a considerable decrease from previous years.
The PCC members elected to serve on the PCC at the Annual Parochial Meeting on 25th May 2022 were as follows:
Incumbent: Rev Toby Hole Churchwardens: Ann Firth Ann Lomax
Elected Members: Ann Allen Christine Carr Nathan Edwards Daryl Twibey (Deanery Synod) Keith Hartley Tim Hopkinson Victoria Karney Lindsey Ladhams Alison Manning Dawn Mosley Nadine Parkinson Ro Willoughby
The following were appointed to serve as officers but are not trustees.
Treasurer: Phillip Chisolm Secretary: Karen Kilner
Parochial Church Council of St Chad's, Sheffield Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31st December 2022
| Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income 2a Activities for generating funds 2b Investment income 2c Incoming resources from charitable activities 2d Total Incoming Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities 3a Other resources used 3b Total Resources Expended Net Incoming Resources before transfers Transfer between Funds Net movement after transfers Reconciliation of Funds Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ 118,313.84 - 118,313.84 162,010.94 12,469.70 - 12,469.70 6,127.86 780.11 - 780.11 526.11 3,471.50 - 3,471.50 793.00 |
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| 135,035.15 - 135,035.15 169,457.91 |
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| 148,666.54 4,265.77 152,932.31 139,364.52 6,803.39 - 6,803.39 2,597.16 |
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| 155,469.93 4,265.77 159,735.70 141,961.68 |
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| (20,434.78) (4,265.77) (24,700.55) 27,496.23 - - - - |
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| (20,434.78) (4,265.77) (24,700.55) 27,496.23 376,113.02 13,519.57 389,632.59 362,136.36 |
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| 355,678.24 9,253.80 364,932.04 389,632.59 |
The notes on pages 18 to 22 form part of these accounts
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Parochial Church Council of St Chad's, Sheffield
Balance Sheet at 31st December 2022
| Notes | 2022 2021 £ |
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| FIXED ASSETS Church House, 56 Abbey Lane 4a CURRENT ASSETS Bank Current account CCLA account Accounts Receivable 5 Total Current Assets LIABILITIES Accounts payable 6 Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Represented by Surplus Starting Balances TOTAL FUNDS Represented by Funds 7 Unrestricted Restricted |
300,000.00 300,000.00 |
| 43,682.29 65,447.42 25,185.17 24,858.22 1,939.55 1,225.61 |
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| 70,807.01 91,531.25 |
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| (5,874.97) (1,898.66) |
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| (5,874.97) (1,898.66) |
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| 364,932.04 389,632.59 |
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| (24,700.55) 27,496.23 389,632.59 362,136.36 |
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| 364,932.04 389,632.59 |
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| 355,678.24 376,113.02 9,253.80 13,519.57 |
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| 364,932.04 389,632.59 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31st December 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
Funds
Designated Funds are unrestricted funds set aside by the PCC for a particular purpose. Funds so designated by the PCC can be redesignated by the PCC and so designation does not prevent funds being spent on any other purpose.
Restricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest and (b) donations, grants or fees received for a specified object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Incoming resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and when the amounts can reasonable be quantified. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Resources expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. The diocesan share is accounted for when paid. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Fixed assets
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.
Freehold land and buildings were previously revalued. In line with the transitional arrangements allowed under FRS102, the PCC has decided to hold these assets at cost, with the cost based on the revalued amount at the date of transition.
Equipment used within the church premises is capitalised at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off as an expense.
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St Chad's PCC (Woodseats)
Church of England Defined Contributions Scheme
For eligible salaried employees who commenced employment after 1st November 2011, St Chads PCC (Woodseats) (PB Classic) participates in the Pension Builder Scheme section of Church Workers Pension Fund (CWPF) for lay staff. CWPF is administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the CWPF assets separately from those of the Employer and other participating employers.
The CWPF has two sections: 1 the Defined Benefits Scheme and 2 the Pension Builder Scheme, which has two subsections: a deferred annuity section known as Pension Builder Classic and a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014.
Pension Builder Scheme
Both sections of the Pension Builder Scheme are classed as defined benefit schemes.
Pension Builder Classic provides a pension accumulated from contributions paid and converted into a deferred annuity during employment based on terms set and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from time to time. Discretionary increases may also be added, depending on investment returns and other factors.
Pension Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump sum which members use to provide benefits at retirement. Pension contributions are recorded in an account for each member. Discretionary bonuses may be added before retirement, depending on investment returns and other factors. The account, plus any bonuses declared, is payable, unreduced, from age 65.
There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme. The scheme is considered to be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102 as it is not possible to attribute the Pension Builder Scheme’s assets and liabilities to specific employers. This means that contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution scheme. The pensions costs charged to the SoFA in the year are contributions payable (2022: £1,222, 2021: £761).
A valuation of the scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent valuation was carried out as at 31 December 2019. The next valuation is due as at 31 December 2022 with the results expected later in 2023.
For the Pension Builder Classic section, the valuation revealed a deficit of £4.8m on the ongoing assumptions used. At the most recent annual review, the Board chose to grant a discretionary bonus of 3%, following improvements in the funding position over 2021. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.
For the Pension Builder 2014 section, the valuation revealed a surplus of £5.5m on the ongoing assumptions used. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.
The legal structure of the scheme is such that if another employer fails, St Chad's could become responsible for paying a share of the failed employer’s pension liabilities.
St Chad's has 1 active member and 0 deferred members in the CWPF at 31st December 2022.
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St Chad's Church, Woodseats - Income and Expenditure 2022
| Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL FUNDS | TOTAL FUNDS | |||
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| Funds | Funds | 2022 | 2021 | |||
| 2 | INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| 2a | Voluntary Income | |||||
| Monthly giving | 112,214.31 | - | 112,214.31 | 124,779.55 | ||
| Donations & Legacies | 6,099.53 | - | 6,099.53 | 4,324.97 | ||
| Legacy | - | - | - | 32,906.42 | ||
| Sick & Needy Fund | - | - | - | - | ||
| 118,313.84 | - | 118,313.84 | 162,010.94 | |||
| 2b | Activities for generating funds | |||||
| Church House lettings | 11,647.20 | - | 11,647.20 | 6,762.86 | ||
| Church lettings | 822.50 | - | 822.50 | 260.00 | ||
| Magazine/Books | - | - | - | (895.00) | ||
| 12,469.70 | - | 12,469.70 | 6,127.86 | |||
| 2c | Investment Income | |||||
| Bank & CCLA interest | 14.36 | - | 14.36 | 26.11 | ||
| Rent from land & Buildings | 500.00 | - | 500.00 | 500.00 | ||
| VAT refund | 265.75 | - | 265.75 | - | ||
| 780.11 | - | 780.11 | 526.11 | |||
| 2d | Incoming resources from charitable activities | |||||
| Fees for weddings & funerals | 3,471.50 | - | 3,471.50 | 793.00 | ||
| 3,471.50 | - | 3,471.50 | 793.00 | |||
| Total incoming resources | 135,035.15 | - | 135,035.15 | 169,457.91 |
Total incoming resources
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Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds 2022 2021
| 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED 3a Charitable activities Charitable giving Ministry: C of E Common Fund Vicar expenses Curate expenses Other expenses Vicarage expenses Curate Housing expenses Church running & maintenance Church Reshaping / major repairs Worshipping Children/Youth Ministry Welcome Sick & Needy Fund Upkeep of Grounds Church House running & maintenance Church House major repairs Youth Minister salary Youth Minister Pension Youth worker expenses Youth worker NI Youth worker tax MPDW worker Verger Office Administrator Assistant Treasurer Wages AV Church/Church House Cleaning Consumables Gifts Parish Training/Education 3b Other resources used Office telephone & internet Printing & stationery Office/General Administrative Expenses Insurances Bank charges Tax Software & website Total resources used |
9,200.00 - 9,200.00 9,200.00 84,686.04 - 84,686.04 84,686.04 - - - 245.92 - - - 264.26 182.52 - 182.52 187.15 621.73 - 621.73 534.10 - - - 328.67 16,391.63 - 16,391.63 11,079.52 - 4,146.80 4,146.80 - 1,937.61 - 1,937.61 3,501.87 128.52 - 128.52 46.89 401.00 - 401.00 461.73 - 200.00 200.00 - 972.55 - 972.55 345.00 4,154.55 - 4,154.55 1,073.13 - (142.00) (142.00) 5,595.00 12,923.42 - 12,923.42 12,413.16 1,222.41 - 1,222.41 760.79 799.76 - 799.76 - 322.05 - 322.05 - 127.40 - 127.40 - 4,199.87 - 4,199.87 - 114.30 - 114.30 152.40 883.50 - 883.50 - 294.50 - 294.50 2,369.60 4,205.93 - 4,205.93 2,551.45 - 60.97 60.97 - 3,996.95 - 3,996.95 3,333.44 758.23 - 758.23 - 142.07 - 142.07 - - - - 234.40 |
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| 148,666.54 4,265.77 152,932.31 139,364.52 |
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| 722.70 - 722.70 512.23 349.00 - 349.00 1,066.26 996.92 - 996.92 - 2,795.64 - 2,795.64 - 3.29 - 3.29 - 752.94 - 752.94 - 1,182.90 - 1,182.90 1,018.67 |
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| 6,803.39 - 6,803.39 2,597.16 |
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| 155,469.93 4,265.77 159,735.70 141,961.68 |
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4 FIXED ASSETS
4a Tangible
| Gross book value At 1st January 2022 At 31st December 2022 Depreciation At 1st January 2022 Charge for the year At 31st December 2022 Net book value At 31st December 2022 |
F/hold Land & Buildings 300,000.00 |
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| 300,000.00 | |
| - - |
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| - | |
| 300,000.00 |
The freehold land and buildings are 56 Abbey Lane (Church House).
Church House is held at cost, with the deemed cost being the revalued amount upon transition to FRS102.
4b Investments
The church has no fixed asset investments
5 DEBTORS
| DEBTORS | |
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| Accounts receivable LIABILITIES Amounts falling due within one year Accounts payable |
1,939.55 1,225.61 |
| 1,939.55 1,225.61 |
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| 5,874.97 1,898.66 |
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| 5,874.97 1,898.66 |
6 LIABILITIES
- 7 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 300,000.00 - 300,000.00 61,553.21 9,253.80 70,807.01 (5,874.97) - (5,874.97) |
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| 355,678.24 9,253.80 364,932.04 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 21/5/23 and signed on its behalf by
Signature A Firth Trustee Name ANN FIRTH Date 21.5.23 Signature TD Hopkinson Trustee Name TD HOPKINSON Date 21/5/23
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Independent examiner's report to the members of The Parochial Church Council I'the PCC'I for the Ecclesiastlcal Parish of St Chad. Norton Woodseals I report on the aount$ ol the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022, which ar8 Set out on pages 1 to 7. Respective SpOnsIbl11ties of members and examiner The members ol ihe PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The members ol the PCC consider that an audit is nol qUIred lor Ihi5 year under sects'on 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (tho Charities Actl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts vnder section 145 01 the Charities Act.. to folloNv the procedures laid down In the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Charities Act., and lo state whether particular matters have come to my attenb"Dn. Basls of Independent examinerf$ report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dirgctions given by the Charity Commission. An examination Includes a review of the accountin9 CordS kept by the PCC and a comparison ol the accounts presented with those iecord5. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as members conceming any such matters. The procedures undertakèn do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit and consequcntly no opinion is given as to whether the accounts pi8s8nt a 'lrue and lair view, and the report is limited to those tmatters set oul in the slaiemenl below. Independent examiner's statement In connecij'on with my examination, no matter h35 Cotne to tny attention.. 111 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requiretnents". lo kccp accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Art." and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and cotnply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not bèèn mel". or 121 to which. in rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Chris Peto MemtEr Df the Institute of Chartered Accounl8nls England and Wales Marsh Lan¢. 21 May 2023