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St James Birkdale
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Annual Report of the PCC
and
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31st December 2023
Charity Registration No - 1127793

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St James Birkdale
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Contents
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Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
St James, Church, Lulworth Road, 8irkdale, Southport, PR8 2BQ
Official correspondence to the Parish Office as above101704 5649071
Website: www.stjamesbirkdale.co.uk
8onker5.' Royal Bank of Scotland: 269 Lord St, Southport PR8 INY
Independent Examiner.. Fell Grills, 40 Hoghton St, Southport PR9 OPQ
For the period from l January 2023 until to the date of approval of this report, the
following people served as members of the Parochial Church Council:
Mlnlster
Vacant
Rev Sam Johnson
Rev Ben Dyer
until Sep 2023
from Sep 2023
until Aug 2023
Curate
Churchwardens
Mrsjane Ludlow
Mr Michael Lowcock
Deanery Synod representatlves..
Mr Colin Fletcher
Mr Brian P Jackson
Mr Michael Lowcock
Mrs Carol Williams
Mrs Jane Ludlow
Mrs Sue Barnes
Mr George Ampat
Mrs Sue Barnes
Mr Howard Bennett
Mrs Liz Downham
Dr Peter Downham
Mrs Helen Foster
Dr Jonathan Fox
Mrs Dianne Harrison
Mr Michael Harrison
Mr Paul Lacey
Mrs Judith Lawrence
Mr David Roberts
Mr Allan Salisbury
until April 2023
until April 2023
until April 2023
until April 2023
from April 2023
from April 2023
Elected members..
until April 2023
from April 2023
Vice Chair
Treasurer
until Aprll 2023
from April 2023
Co-opted member
Mr Chris Nelson

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STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesla5tical Parish of St James, Birkdale IPCCI is a
body corporate and operates under the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure
1956 and the Church Representation Rules. The PCC is a charity registered with the
Charity Commi55ion; Charity number 1127793.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation
Rules. All church members are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for
election to the PCC.
AII PCC members and others in positions of leadership have completed declarations
under the "Fit and Proper Persons Test" introduced by the Finance Act 2010.
The PCC met six times with an average attendance of 80% and a short meeting
imfflediately following the APCM on Sunday, 8th May, at which there was the required
quorum.
Day to day management Control is exercised on its behalf by a Standin8 Committee
which would normally meet six times a year. Its members are the 2 Churchwardens, 3
Deputy Wardens Icurrently Jonathan Fox. Sandra Unsworth and Chris Nelson), the
Treasurer and the Curate, until Summer 2023 and from September the Minister. Apart
from this our preference is to form subject-specific, time-limited projett 8roups as the
need arise5, which focus on the appraisal and implementation of growth initlatives as
directed by PCC.
Rlsk Assessments
PCC members have Identified the major risks with procedures put in place to manage
those risks and minimise their impact on the life of the church, as detailed below. The
risk assessments are reviewed annually by the PCC and were externally reviewed by our
insurers during a visit in February 2019.
Health and Safety
A base review was undertaken In 2018 by a member of the church with specific
experience in this field. The PCC has been apprised of the risks and the necessary
compliance requirements and a comprehensive policy, incorporatin8 a rolling
programme of review, has been adopted.
Specific procedure5 for reportin8 accidents are in place, trainlng in fire safety has been
given and there is a pool of church members who possess appropriate first aid
qualifications and experience.

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Safeguarding
A list of Church Members active in the parish in either an official or voluntary capacitv,
with DBS clearance, is held online with our independent Safeguarding specialist
"thirtyoneeight"
As and when required, the Church Wardens and PCC have requested information and
guidance on general Safeguarding matters and these have been responded to via
updates to the PCC meetings. There have not been any specific Safeguarding matters
arising or brought to the attention of the Vicar, the Church Wardens or PCC during this
time.
Throughout the year PCC members have been encouraged to complete 5afeguardin8
training which is accessible online.
GDPR
The PCC complies fully with the GDPR requirements and has in place an approved policy
In line with Church of England recommendations.
Flnanclal rfsk
An annual budget is prepared to ensure short term viability. Actual financial results
compared wlth budget are reported and fully reviewed at each meetln8 of the PCC and
Its Standing Committee.
Charity Commission guidelines on Internal Financial Controls have been fully reviewed.
A set of controls appropriate to St James, were developed and adopted by the PCC at its
January meeting 2011. These were revlewed annually 2017 through to 2020, and then in
2022 and 2023.
OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
Objectives and alms.
The general functions of the PCC are stated withln the PCC IPowersl Measure 1956. The
PCC take5 very seriously its responsibility of promotin8 in the parish the whole mission
of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical.
We continue to hold that St James. church should be 'A place to belon8'; for all ages,
just as you are, and seeking to be..
warmer through fellowship
deeper through discipleship
stronger through worship
broader through ministry
larger through evangelism
God gets the glory for it all.

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In 2022 the PCC worked on. and subsequently approved, the adoption of a new vision
for us a church to develop and put into practice. The vision was introduced to the
congregation through a series of sermons and small groups formed to dlscuss and
develop ways of making it a reality. Now that Revd Sam has been appointed and has
begun his ministry with us we are anticipating a fuller review of our vision, including its
implementation as part of a wider vision setting process.
The v151on Is to".
Grow Younger - We want to see younger people In Birkdale discover Jesus and
find a home in St James,
Joln Together - We want to join with St Peter's and 5t John's to serve Birkdale
together
Challenge Poverty - We want to love our community by partnering with local
people, groups, businesses. and organlsations to help every person in Birkdale
flourish and enjoy life In all its fullness
When plannlng its activities for the year, the PCC consldered the Charlty Commis5ion'5
guidance on publlc benefit and the speclfic guidance to charities concerned with the
advancement of reli810n.
Our objective5 in 2023 were to continue to provide the followin8 public benefits:
To love the Lord our God and be open to HIM through
Regular public worship to all
The provision of a sacred place for personal prayer and contemplation
To love our nelghbours and be open to thern through
Pastoral work, which ha5 included visitlng the housebound, sick and bereaved
Teaching of Christianity through sermons in Church and online
Supportin8 Other charities locally, nationwide, and overseas
Durin8 2023 we:
Continued to enga8e with way5 of worklng closely with St Peter'5 and St John's
Birkdale, including regular prayer meetings with these and other local churches.
Provided signlficant financial support to 4 national and international charlties,
helping them reach out to disadvantaged individuals and communities, and to 3
local charities.
Provided significant financial support to the Southport & Area Schools Worker
Trust to enable them to continue delivering assemblies, lessons, presentations
and extra-curricular club5 and activities.
The mission and social group proactively explore opportunities for growth within
the community.

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In partnership with local charity Compassion Acts continued a weekly family
space attended by a small but growing number of families.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Electoral Roll:
There are 163 names on the Electoral Roll12022 - 1651. We were sad to lose several
long-standlng members of the church who passed away during the year and a number
who moved away.
Worshlp:
Revd Ben Dyer, as curate, continued his mlnistry with us until leaving in August to
prepare to take up his appointment as vicar at Christ Church, Southport. Although sorry
to see him and the family leave, we were grateful for all that he brought in his ministrv
during his time with us.
In September we were very pleased to welcome The Reverend Samuel (Saml Johnson at
his licensing service, followinB his appointment as vicar to both St James, Ilncumbentl
and St Peter's IPriest-in.chargel churches. We look forward to continuing to 8et to know
Sam, Leah and their family whllst working with, and supporting them, as Sam develops
his mlnistry acr05S the two churches.
Throu8hout the two-year interregnum period we were very grateful for the continuing
support of retired clergy. Revd Keith Leiper, a long-standing member of our
on8regation who left Lfjs in March to live near family, and Revd Paul Brodv.
Continulng support was gratefully received from a small group of Readers Emeritl, Geoff
Topping, David Roberts, Joyce Roberts and Dorothy Bridson, a retired reader, We are
Iso fortunate to have, within our church membership, several people who are willing
and able to speak at services when invited to do so. We are particularly grateful to
George Ampat, Jemima Ampat, Peter Lawrence, Revd Angela Robinson, Allan Salisbury,
and Joyce Salisbury for being on the preaching team.
Our thank5 80 Jane Newby IGRSM, ARCOI who contlnues as our organist and to all who
have 8iven of their musical talents durin8 the year.
Avera8e adult attendance at our Sunday services in 2023 was 8612022 - 821, with the
online streaming service attractin8 a further average of 7.
Through our website we have continued to offer recorded sermons to those who are
unable to visit our services in person, where also the link to the Sunday live stream can
be found. Sermons and talks are also available via the church website and Rin8 for a
Reflection Serviced by a local telephone num ber.

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As well as our regular services. we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at
the milestones of the journey through life. During 2023 three children were baptised,
and two marriage services were held in church. Bereavement care is a vital part of our
ministry and there were seven funerals held in church.
Appreciated by member5 of St James,, St Peter's, and the local community, was an All
Souls'18ereavement servlce for those who had lost loved ones, whether more recently,
or in previous years.
On the 5th Sunday a combined service is held in rotation with St Peterfs, St John's
Birkdale and Liverpool Road Methodist Church with each church takin8 a turn to host.
Fellowship
During the week six 'home' groups, totalling some 54 church members met in homes or
at church. These Eatherings provide opportunity for study, leaching, and fellowship and
for many are at the heart of what it mean5 to belong.
The Mothers Union branch continued to meet either at St James, or St Peter's.
In addition, other events have Included the following:
monthly parish breakfast followlng the 8.30am service of Holy Communion
refreshments served after the 10.30am servlce each week
lunches out for men and ladies
games evening on the first Thursday each month, Including bowls In the park
a cheese and wine evenin8 in January
a lunch to celebrate the King's Coronation In Mav
lunch in August to say 8oodbye to the Dyer family
a lunch in September to welcome the John50n famlly
a barn dance and supper in October
mince pies and mulled wine before the carols by candlellght service
In May the parish weekend, originally planned for March 2020, took place at Wychwood
Park Hotel with over 20 people attendin8 from St James, and St Peter'5. Through blble
reading. prayer and personal reflectlon, bible teachin8 and dlscussion, based on focus of
the first followers of Jesus. was the opportunity to discover what makes the communlty
of the church different from any other. Worship sessions were shared on Zoom with
those who could not attend. We are most thankful for the commitment and dedication
of Peter and Judith Lawrence who planned and facilitated the weekend.
The PCC connects with the wider structures of the church through appointed members
of North Meols Deanery Synod and Liverpool Diocesan Synod.
Pastoral Care and Service to our communlty
Our aim to take the church out into the community, offering communion to local
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place in Birkdale village with representatives of the other Birkdale churches and carols
were sung by a small group of church mernbers in several care homes. For a second year
we ran a chlldren's nativity trail from a stall at the Birkdale Christmas Fair with St
Peter's, St John's, and Liverpool Road Methodist churches.
Pastoral oversi8ht and visiting of church members continued an informal basis throu8h
the network of friendships and home group membership.
Families, and Children's work
Althou8h we do not have many children and families connecting with us on a regular
basis, we are always pleased to welcome them for baptisms and other special services.
Until leaving in Au8USt Bethany Dyer continued to provide Sunday school teaching each
week for which we were very grateful. We have a range of resources suitable for
children and young people and a small group of people who make them available. Our
prayer is that it will become possible to put more structured arrangements in place
ensuring the spiritual needs of children are met when they are with us on Sundays.
The uniformed organizations continue to meet weekly during term time in the church
hall and we like to welcome them to family services when they can attend. With our
friends at Southport Area Schools Worker Trust ISASWTI we hope to build links with the
local schools.
Mlsslon Ilnks
The PCC aims to 8ive to external charities not less than IO% of the planned givin8 It
receSves f rom church members and our Accounts for 2023 indicate a result in excess of
this110.7%1. Thi5 is overseen by a Mission Support group which remalned focused in
2023 on 5 main charitie5, Latin Link, Church Mission Society ICMSI, Church Pastoral Aid
Society ICPASI, Tearfund and the Southport and Area Schools Worker Trust.
Additionally, we sustained support to various local charities, including Light for Life,
Southport Soup Kitchen, and Compassion Acts (Southport Foodbankl - these local
charities are supported both financially or throu8h donations made at Harvest.
Christmas and throughout the year.
St James, continues to support paediatrician, Dr Nicci Maxwell and her placement with
CMS in Kisoro, U8anda for her work in paediatric and neonatal care at the medical
centre at Potter's Villa8e. She supports local midwifery staff in their care for
bereaved parents and oversee5 the training of healthcare workers. We were
deli8hted to welcome Nicci to our family service in July after her return to England
for leave and further study.
Our connection wlth Latin Link is through the daughter of one of our church members.
Julie Noble works in Oruro, Bolivia, which includes workin8 Wlth children and families at
the Angel Tree Centre.
In November we once again supported Samaritan's Purse, 'Operation Christmas Child,
sending gift filled shoeboxes, 1005e hats, scarves, toothbrushes, sponges, and cash, all
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Through payment of Its Parish Share, this parish also contributes to the cost of mission
and ministry in the many deprived areas which exist in the Liverpool Diocese.
Church buildings and labrlc
We continue to invest time and energy in the maintenance of the church building.
Any building of over 160 years requires a structured pro8ramme of maintenance and
renewal. From the last quinquennial inspection in 2018, we were aware that remedial
work was needed on some parts of the building. The main elements of these have been
conducted under a phased programme of work. 2024 will see the need for our next
quinquennial inspection.
During 2023 work was undertaken to renew parts of the choir vestry roof, areas of the
adjacent south transept roof and adjoining lead valley5.
The estimated cost of work to replace the hlgh-level windows on the south aspect of the
church that have been leaking far exceeded our expectations and available budget.
Instead, remedlal works were carrled out to all high-level wlndows on the north and
south aspects to make them watertight and hopefully prolong their sultability for
further 10 to 15 years. Due to prolonged periods of inclement weather in the latter half
of 2023, some of this work wlll run over into 2024.
Other minor fabric works undertaken durin8 2023 included 8Utter repairs over the main
church entrance, repair5 to the flat roof over church hall storage rooms and various
electrical replacements and repairs.
Through all these activities, the PCC confirm that they have complled with their duty to
have due regard to the 8uidance on public benefit published by the Commission In
exercising their powers or duties.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The accounts for 2023 show net income in the year of £38.3k compared with net income
of £11.4k in 2022. The church was grateful to recelve 5 legacies totalling £129.9k from
loyal members of the congre8ation who had passed away. Major works on the South
Transept and high-level windows were undertaken in the year at a net cost, after
recovery of Listed Places of Worship Grant, of £64.8k.
Cash balances were £304k at year end compared with £264k at the end of 2022.
The church derives most of its incorrte from 8iving by parish members, to whom it is
grateful. The total unrestricted giving and donations in 2023, includin8 Gift Aid
recovered, was £119k. The giving in 2022 was £125k.
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We continue to support Christian charities and relief agencies. both home and abroad
1£15.9kl and paid our full Parish Share.
The PCC recognises that it faces challenges ahead to ensure that there are sufficient
resource5 to meet the vision. whether those resources are needed for ministry or
maintenance of fabric.
We also acted as agents for £3,032 for the Diocese of Liverpool Isequestration fees), and
payments to those actin8 as organists at weddings and funerals of £1,235.
Reserves Pollcy
The reserves policy of the PCC Is to hold in realisable unrestricted funds a minimum of 4
months 8eneral running expenses, and a fabric fund for emergency repairs, equating in
all to £65k.
Voluntary servlce
The PCC would like to thank the many volunteers who sustain the Ilfe and ministry of St
James,. Many members of the church also give of their time outside church, in many
different voluntary roles in the public and charity sectors, with an impact well beyond
the parish boundarie5 and this is acknowledged and affirmed by the PCC.
Plans for the Future
We continue to believe that there is a strong sense of God's callin8 across the North
Meols Deanery for change. It is our prayer that congregations of the three churches in
Birkdale will continue to be challenged to work collaboratively toward5 a vision for the
future. We particularly look forward to workin8 Wlth the new vicar at 5t John's Birkdale
once she takes up her appointment.
Over the next few months Revd Sam will, alongside the wardens and PCCS of both St
James. and St Peter's churches, begin a vlsion renewal and setting process. Working and
building upon the objectives and aims outlined in thi5 report as well as discernin8 new
or dlffering directions as we believe God leads.
We will ensure our objectives in 2024 deliver those public benefits previously identified
in thi5 report as well as maintainine the fabric of the church and the hall.
APPROVED BYTHE PCC ON 18th MARCH 2024 AND SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY:
Revd Sam Johnson
Vicar
Michael Lowcock
Church Warden
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Independent Exam5ner's Report
Report to the Parochial Church Council IPCCI of St James Birkdale on the accounts for the year
ended 31" December 2023, as Set out on pages 13-21 of your Annual Report.
Respective responsibilitles of Trustees and Examiner
The PCC is responsible for the preparation of the accounts and it considers that an audit 15 not
required for this year under Section 144 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the account5 under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions glven by the Charlty
Commlssion lunder section 14515llbl of the Charities Actl, and
to state whether particular matter5 have Come to my attention.
Basls of Independent Examlnerfs Statement
My examination was carrled out in accordance with general Directions given by the
Charity Commi55ion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the PCC 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 PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do
not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt, and consequently no
opinion is 8Sven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report
Is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examlnerfs statement
In connectlon with my examination, no material matters have come to rny attentlon:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material aspect: the
requirements..
- to keep accountSng records In accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accountin8 records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been rnet, nor
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts can be reached.
Date.. Z7
OJ Grills Esq FCA
JAFell&Co
40 Houghton Street
Southport
PR9 OPQ
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF
STJAMES CHURCH. BIRKDALE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcT￿￿lEs
For the year ended 31$t Decembgr, 2023
Un￿StriCted
Funds
Reslrlcl8d
Funds
Totsl Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
Note
IncomlnB and EndrMm•nta from..
Donations Legac18S
2141
249.670
1,941
251.611
154.338
Ch8ritable Activib89
21bl
14.412
14.412
11.326
TfadlrvJ Activities
21cl
25.418
2,002
2T,418
9,012
Invaslmenls
21dl
12,933
12,933
2,765
Total Incom8 and Endowments
302,432
3,943
306.375
177.440
EX￿ndIt￿r¥ on:
Charitable Ac￿VId81
3181
284.182
3.943
268,125
166,004
Totsl Resourc￿ Expended
288,125
166.004
N•1 Incom•ll•xyndltur•l
38,250
38.250
11.437
Tr•n¥f•rs b•tw••n lund•
N•t mov•m•nt In fvnd8
38,250
38,250
11,437
TL)tal ftjnds brought fonwrd ot
1st Jonuary, 2023
443,529
8,262
451.791
440.354
Totsl lunds carrl•d forward at
3181 D•cemb•r, 2023
481.779
490.041
451.791
Th8 notes ￿ pages 1S 10 21 form part ol these account8.

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BALANCE SHEET
A8 at 31st December 2023
2023
2022
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Flxed A8sets
TaryJibl8 Assals
51al
178,348
180.314
178,348
180,314
Current Assets
D8blors
C8sh at Bank and In Hand
17,557
303,688
21.582
263.895
321.225
285.477
Liabilltbs
Credllors'.Amount8 fdllnu due ￿thin one year
9,532
14,000
N•t Curr•nt A•i•tS
311693
271477
Totsl A88•t• h•• Curren¢ Uablllts••
490,041
451.791
rotll Not Au•t•
490.041
451,791
Fund• of th• ¢h•r
Unreslrtcl8d
R68tricled
481,779
8.262
443.529
8,262
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490041
451791
Total c￿rtty Fund•
490.041
451.791
Thè no19$ on pap8 15 10 21 form part of the8e 8ecount¥.
Approved by the Paroch181 Church CtyJndl on 18th March 2024 and 81gn8d on it8
behalf by..
Rev Sam JDhn¥on
Vicar
Michaal Lowcock
Church Warden

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ACCOUNTIWG POLICIES
The financial statement5 have be8n prep8r8d in accordance Wth th8 Church Accounting R8gulations 2we
togeth8rth4th applicable accounting 8t8ndards and the Charfti85 SORP FRS 102.
Th8 flnancl81 slalemonts hav8 b88n prepafod und8r lh8 hlstOriGg1 cost convonllon 8xcepl for Ihe Valuati￿ ol
Investrr￿rnt assets. vthlch are showr al market valu8.
The Ilnan¢lal stalem8nl8 include all tran$actlon8, assals and liabililles ftx the PCC Is r88pon81ble In law.
They do not includo the 8ccounts of church woup8 thatow8 thgir maln affiliallon to anoiher body, nor those
that a￿ Infomal 9alherings of church mèmb8r8.
1.1 Funds
R8$lrieled funds repr959nt donatlons or gr8nts recalv￿ for 8 spaclflc object or Invited by the PCC for a $pe¢ifi¢
oblecl. These fund5 rnay only exp8nded on the specllic obieel for which they given. Any balance
maining unspènt at the end of the year must b8 COfrf&J folward 88 8 balance on that fund.
Unrestricted fund$ ropresent th8 general funds of the PCC Ihal ar8 not sutiject to any reslrfcllons re98rding
th8lr use and are avallab18 lor appllcalion on the sener81 Pu￿58$ of the PCC. Funds deskJn81ed for 8 partlcular
purpo$8 by the PCC 8re also unre$irlctsd,
1.2 Incomlng r•sourc
Pl8nned glvlng, eollecllons and donallons are rectyJnlsed wthen ￿¢￿Ved
Income lax r8coverable on Glft Aided donatlcnB Is recognl$od ￿en th8 Ineomlng reS￿rCe 10 vthIGh Ih6y
r918t8 Is recèlved,
Gr8ntJ And leoacles lo th8 PCC 8re 8¢wJntsd lor 88 soon as tho PCC 1$ nollfled of its18gal enlltlerr*nt. thè
amouni due IG quanllfi8ble and 11$ ultimate receipt by the PCC Is roaSon8￿Y c8rt8ln.
Other Incom8- rent81 Incom• frLYf th81gthng of chuvch prami¥e8 Is rocogn15ed whon the in¢om8 Is dw.
All InFomlng r8Bources are 0¢￿unted for grosB.
Inl8re5t 8n1lUem￿1S are accGxJnted for 88 they sc¢rue.
Tax rocoveffjble on Such Incorne 1$ recognl$80 In the 8Bm8 acccunllng yegr.
Gains and lossas on Inveslrnents. M81i8ed 081n8 or Ios888 ar8 reco9nls8d when invosiments ar¢ 801d. Unfeallsed
galn$ or lo$s88 are account￿ for on r8v8luallon of Inveslmenl¥ a131 Dec&mb8r.
1.3 R•8ourco8 8x￿nd•d
Gr8nts and donHtlons are 8ccoun18d l￿when pald over, or wh8n award$d, If that award cr8al•S
blnding obllg8tion on Ihg PCC.
Thè dK)¢e88n Share 1$ account8d for due.
All olher expendlture gènerally wognS$ed when 11 1$ InCuff￿ and 1$ accounted fof gross.

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1A.1 Conse¢ratsd l•nd and bulldin95 and movablo ¢hurch furnlshlngs
Censecral8d land and b8neflced prDperty of any klnL1 Is oxclud8d from the accounts by61012llclof the
Charities Act 2011.
Movable chur¢h fumlshings held by the Vicar and Chur¢hward8ns on sp8¢lal Iru51 for the PCC.
and thich require a faculty for disposal aro accountsd lor as inalienablo propety unle$s ¢￿secraI8d.
They ar8 listed In the church's Inveniory which can be InspBcled at any reasonable ts"rn8.
1.&2 Olh•r l•nd and bulldlng•
Olh&r18nd and bulldlng5 hdd on behall Df the PCC for Ils om purpoBaS Is Ind￿jed in the 8ccounts 8t
oriolnal cost. No d8precialion is charood aaainst such properti85 bul any expondiiure on malnténance
or Improvement 18 wrltten off as inciirr8d.
1.4.3 Oth•r fixtur•4 & flttlngs aThl Offi￿ •gulpm•nt
Equlpment Used ¥￿thIn the church pr8ml&es 1$ ￿l￿ell dovm lo 8sllrnat8d re81dtsal valu8
by d8preciHtlon on a 81r8ight15ne b88is over the nurnber of ye8r&.
Indlvldu8111oms of equipment ￿th u purcha$0 r￿8t of £1,QOO or less arè wltten off the a858118 a¢qulred.
1.5 Inv••lm•nts
Inv•slrr*nt8 are v81u•d at rnark81 vAlu& at 31 Decembor
1.0 Cutt•nt A•••t•
Amoun18 O￿ng to the PCC 8131 Dac8mber in r8$pèct of f9e$, rent or other Incom• ar8 shown a8
debtors le$$ any provl8lon lor amounts th81 may provo uncolleclibla.

Parochlal Church Coun¢ll of St James 81rkdal•
Notss to the Financlal Statements for thp y*ar ended 31st De¢emb¢r 2023
Pago 17
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Unr0$1ritled
Fund8
Restricted
Funds
Tot81 Funds
2023
Totsl Funds
2022
2 a t>on8tions ané LegaeA98
Planned &ving
Grft Wd R8COV8rablg
Cdlèclk)ns (open platel at all service8
Gift Aid Srn811 Donaiion Sch8m8
Le9acie8
D￿8110￿5, Appeals 01
Gifl Aid Recovgrable
90.131
18.493
5,598
1,492
129.gso
3.703
303
249.670
90,131
18,493
5,598
1,492
129.95D
5,514
433
251,611
93.227
19,574
4,647
1,227
24,763
9,499
1,811
130
1,941
154,338
2 b Charllable Acbvi11&6
Magazine
Rent from Church Hall
Weddlng and FungfBI Fees- PCC
296
11,791
241
8,872
11.791
14,412
2 c Olh8r Trgding Aclivltle5
Miscéllèneous Incom•
Houseparty
$8questrallon
Grant8.'Cler9y Houslna Grgnt
Granl&'.Church ol Éngl8nd Winter Fu61
Gr8nts..Lls18d Places of Wor8hlp
1,391
8,650
1.391
6.650
2.002
3.375
1.033
1.575
2.002
2,437
4,5fKI
500
3,375
1,033
25.416
2.002
2 d Investmonts
Oivid8nd8 8nd Inler8¥t
12933
12.933
12.933
2.765
Total Incoming Resources
302.432
306,375
177,440

Parcthlal Church Counell ol Sl Jam•s Blrkdale
Notes to the Financlal Statements for th? year endod 31st Oe¢¢mber 2023
EXPENDITURE ON
Paue 18
Ljnrestiicled
Fun<ls
R28trict8d
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
3 a Charitsb¢e 8xponditure
Overse8s Ml$slon
Latin Link (Julle NDLlel
Church Mission Society (Niccl Mamelll
Mission Aviat￿0￿ FellO￿hIp
Rell8f Ag8ncl88
T88r Fund
Samaritan's Pur88
Home MiSs￿n
543
539
1,543
3.539
1.126
3.433
3,000
1,850
1,850
1,667
2,791
CPAS
Soulhport Schods Work8r TnJ8t
Moihor5 Unlon
Green Pastur88
Llghl fN Lif
Soup Kllchen
Compassion Adslsouthport Foodbank
Sub-toial
1,85)
3,000
1,850
3,144
263
1,867
3,000
293
458
458
7e9
1.561
144
263
500
500
500
932
2.292
432
20
13,972
1,941
Mlnl$lry
DIw85an Payments
Cleroy EX￿￿8￿$
Vicarage I Curate's housl
S8qU8straison
Vlsiling Cl8wy
Sub-totol
80,994
965
16.268
2.002
77,989
875
12,917
2,437
88
965
16.268
2.(K2
100.229
Propety CoBts
Church running expenses
Ulllili88.' Heallng, Wator and Llghti
Insurance
Cl8aning
Church Repalrs
Church Grounds
Mernori81 Hall
Su￿10181
12.194
4,015
2,325
87,175
2,994
12,194
4,015
2,325
e7,175
2,994
8,014
3,739
2,139
9,089
2,731
123672
123672
33
03
Othare05ts
Upkeep Churth Servlceo
Houseparty
Organ181
Children & Youth
Equipment
08preclallon
Magazine
Ml$cellaneous
Parl$h Office Induding Salary CoBts
su￿total
1,986
6.170
3.928
45
1,986
8,170
3,928
45
1,949
3,357
288
1,966
58
2,458
1,986
60
3,050
1,966
80
3,050
27.484
27 484
3 b Govem8nce Costs
Adminlstraiion..
Co81 of APCM
Independent Exqminerfs Fee
130
697
827
130
897
827
11
680
790
Totsl Resources Expend8d
264,182
3.943
268 125
166.004

Paro¢hi&l Church Councll ol St James BITkdale
Ntsts8 to the Flnanclal Statem￿15 for Ihe year 8nd8d 31¥t De¢emb•r 2023
Pag8 19
2023
2022
Staff Costs
Gross salarfes
Pèn5iOtVNational In8ur8nce C￿trIbUtionS
11,S01
10,177
11,501
10,177
Durtng th8 y08r, th8 PCC employed a P&rt8h Secretary aryj an or9anlst.
Flxed a$sa18 for u50 by the PGC
Freehold Land
& Bulldings
Flxlures &
Fittlngs
Total
T8nglble FIX￿ 8$ts81s
Gros$ Book Valu8
Al 1$1 Januory, 2023
Addlllon8
174,750
45,880
220.610
At 318t Qecember. 2023
174.750
220.610
D8pr8clatbn
At 181 January. 2023
Charyo for the year
40,296
1,986
40,296
1,966
At 31BI D•cernb•r, 2023
42,282
42,262
Net Book Value
At 31st Decernber, 2023
174750
3,598
At 3181 December, 2022
174750
180314
Church Insurance Valuauon
Thè last fJJlnquennl81 Inspec￿On wa8 undert8k&n In March 2018. The In8uroe$ surveyor In 2019 valued tho Insumnco v81u8tlon
of Ihe church bulldlng at £8.8m and Ihe rhurch h81181 £950k.
An8lyB18 c4 Net A88815 by Fund
Unro$trict8d
Fund8
Re$li¢tgd
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Total
Flxed ABBet8
Current A5sBI$
Curtent Liabllltles
Fund Balan¢8
178,348
312.97fj
178,348
321,225
180,314
285.477
8,249
481 791
8,249
451791
Debtors
2023
2022
Income Tax R8coverable
Prepayments
other Dgblors
8,559
14,324
6.170
21582
Liabllltles.. Amounts Falling vithin One Ye8r
2023
2022
Accrua15
9,532
14,(MX>
14.ODO

Parochlal Church Councll of 8t Jam83 Blrkdale
Not05 toth• Flnanclal Statsmgntrs lor thB year •nded 31st Decem￿r 2023
Page 20
10 Fund D8tr11s
2023
Syrplusl
ID8fl¢iti
2022
Surplusl
IDeficitl
Th8 activities Included in 88ch of the FUNJS and the
sUr￿u31¢def1CltI for the ygar are a8 follows:
nerdl Fund8
125,9511
15,4211
Fabrbc
Youth Club
L8gacy
H&ll
64,201
16,859
Restrlcled
Andrew Raby
Fabri¢
cypw
Other R8sthel•d
38,250
11,438
Do61gnaied Funds
2023
2022
Tho closlng balance of Unre51rklad Funds
¢ornprised th8 lolbwlng..
General Fund8
FabAc
Youth Club
Legacy
H811 Fund
222,004
11,500
647
246.873
755
481779
247.957
11,$00
647
182,672
755
443,530
The Fabric Fund is 8 lund that hdds Ihg sum of £11,500 to support any emer9ency works on Ihe Church.
The yO￿h Club Fund relate5 lo the balance h&ld at the dlssolution of the lorm8r YLNJth Club and 18 retalThed In case of Ils
r8lomialion.
The Legacy Fund comprf$e$1oga¢ies left lo the church and not yet uUlSsed.
Th8 HAII Fund IB a fund lo support ￿fjrkS In thè Church h811.
2023
2022
12 Reslrided FundB
The c40sing balanc8 ol Resirfclgd Fund8
¢ompriBed the follovAng.'
Andrew Raby
cypw
537
7,712
537
7,712
12
Mi881on
The Fund5 yiven in memory of Andrew Raby ￿111 b8 used In s¢cordance vAlh the %Mshe5 of hig famlly.
Th8 CYPW Fund is to fund thE Cost of a Chlldrens. Your@ Persons and Famili88 Worker.
Th8 MSssK)n Fund ccthprfses funds speciflc8lly olvtsn to support l(th, nubon81 and Intemational Th15sicn.

Parochial Church Gouncll of St Jarnes Blrtdale
Notes to tho Flnanclal Statornent5 for the year ended 31$t Oecembor 2023
Page 21
1st Jan 2023
Incomlng
R850ufGBS
R8sourGes
Transfe[5 31st l)ec 2023
Expended bets4Yen funds
Th8 Movement on Ihese fund8 18 88 follov45:.
Unr88tricted
G8n8fdl Funds
Fabnc Fund
Youth Club
L8gacy
H811
247,956
11,500
647
182,672
755
149,138
1175,0901
222,004
11,500
155,295
191,0951
246,873
755
304 434
266.184
Reslricled Funds
Andrew Raby
CYPW Fund
MI$81￿ Fur¥J
S37
7,7t2
12
537
7.712
12
1.941
1.941
Tot81 Fund8
451,791
306.375
268,125
490.041