Barley Hlll Parochlal Church Councll Report and Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Reglstered Charlty no: 1127839 bai'ley hill cl"iurch
Barley Hlll Parochial Church Coufitll Legal and admlnlstrailve Informatlon for th• y•ar •nded 31 Decémbw 2024 Centents P•qe Legal and admlnlstratlve Informatlon Annual report of the PCC Independent examlner's report Statement of flnanclal actlvitles 8alance sheet io Notes to the accounts 11-15 Page I
Barley Hlll Parochlal Church Council Legal and adminlstratlve Infomiatlon for the year ended 31 December 2024 AdmlnSstratlve Snformatlon Since the liftin8 of COVID-19 restrlctlons Barley Hill Church contlnue to meet onllne and In person at St Mary's Church Thame, together with the congregations from St Mary's and St Catherlne'5 Church Towersey. The Church forms pait of the Thame Benefice in the Dlocese of Oxford. At 31 December 2024 there were 80 parishioners after revlsSon of the electoral roll12023.' 801. Durlng 2009 Barley Hill Parochial Church Councll IPCCI reg15tered with the Charlty Commisslon for England and Wales under the name of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Barley Hill Ire8istered number 11278391. Untll then the PCC was a charlty excepted from reglstration wlth the Charlty Commission. The charity's correspondence èddress Is.. 8arley Hill Church, clo Thame 8arn5 Centre, Church Road OX9 3A1 The PCC acknowledges that the operatlon of the Church Is heavlly dependent on the commltment of the volunteers wlthln the con8regatlon In order to fulfll 5ts actlvltles. PCC members who have served between l January 2024 and 31 December 2024 are.. Ex-offlclo: Andy Mcculloch Sharon 8ond Team Vlcar Ichalrmanl Safe8uardln8 Offlcer Deanery Synod R•presentstlves: Brldget Trueman Rlchard 5hearwood Elerted members: Al French Deborah Sallsbury Natasha Challoner Richard Potts Andrew Newton Judith Harper Donna Maddock Carrie Priestnall Andrew Clamp Andrew Sweet Margaret Robinson Ichurchwardenl (Resigned 22nd November 20241 (Reslgned 16, April 20241 Election to the PCC follows the Church representation rules published by the Church of England and a conscious effort 15 made to ensure It15 both balanced and Inclusive of the larger congregation. Other relevant organlsatlons. Bank Lloyds Bank plc, l Market Square, Aylesbury Bucklnghamshire HP20 ITD Page 2
Barley HS11 Parochlal Church Council Annual report of the Pccforthe yearended 31 De¢ember 2024 Achievem*nts and P•rformanc• Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Barley Hill Church ho5 worshiped with St Mary's Thame, initially online and then after lockdown at St Mary's Church. A trial process, including St Catherine's Towersey from 2022, of working together continues. Whilst the PCC remain5 the legal goveming body for Barley Hill Church, ministry is now run jointly with St Mary's and St Catherine'5. This report therefore combines details for their combined ministy, although details of services for St Cathefine'5 are reported separately. GOVERNANCE & STRUCTURE The new governance strurture for St Mary's, Barley Hill and St Catherine's churches, implemented during 2023, continues to provide an informal Joint Church Council IJCCI and a Standing Commiltee to manage the running and finance5 of the combined churches, whilst retaining the legal structures of the existing PCC5. The combined churches operate under the name 'Thame Church,. During thi5 year we began disCUS5ions about the possibility of formally merging the three parishes, Wlth advice and guidance from Oxford Diocese. This will have the benelit of further reducing the governance burden and Significantly simplifying the financial procedure5. We hope to progress thi5 during 2025. This year we welcomed Katy Hammond as Dur new part-time Operations Manager. She started in November 2024 to support the clergy in the effective planning and organising of church ministries and events. WORSHIP & PRAYER Following significant changes to service patterns during 2023, this ha5 been a year of consolidation for thè 9am Holy Communion ènd 1 lam Informal servites. A reviewof the seryice pattern was conducted at Easter with overall support for the new pattern. Some people still mis5 the BCP services, however with the reduced burden on clergy and the bringing logeiher ol the church community, rather than being spread across many services, it Was felt that the new paltern should be retained, Occasional celebration evensong services were also held dlbring the year. Weekly church attendance is typically 170 adults, 18 children and with around 20 walching online acr05S the two seNices. During the year there have been 11 baptisms and birth thanksgivings12023.. 221, S weddings12023.. 121, 17 funerals in St. Mary's12023'. 231 and g services at the crematorium12023'. 71. There were also 25 committal of ashes services during the year12023.. 331. A Ministry Leader for Prayer was appointed which is successfully promoting existing opportunities for prayer during the week and prayer ministry at services, as well as developing new opportunities. CHILDREN & FAMILIES Hannah Smith ha5 continued to create more opportunities for children and families lo encounter Christ and build their faith. Initiatives like outdoor church have started to flourish as well as Eco Church events building bLJg hotels in the churchyard and our involvement with the Eco Zone at Thame Carnival. Our all-age services have also been developed to support ihe church becoming a truly intergenerational community of faith, with families at the centre. Our toddler group, Sparkler5, Continue5 to flourish with around 80 parents/carers and toddlers attending weekly. This year focus has been put on supporting transitions e.g. al Baptism and starting primary/secondaiy, as well as supporting vulnerable families. We are so grateful for the many volunteers who support our Children & Families Ministry. Pa8e 3
Barley Hill Parochlal Church Council Annual report olthe PCC forthe year ended 31 December 2024 YOUTH We have continued without a volunteer youth leèder this year, which has prevented vs from investing as much as we would like in this ministry. We started a new Sunday morning youth group at the 11 am service, whlch has a pool of around 8 young people, but with around 2-4 attending each week. A great team of volunteers support the young people and we hope to join Cornerstone youth for some of their regular social/chill gatherings as well as going on a youth weekend away in 2025. We received a Significant donation of £31,250 towards our youth work which is hoped will provide seed money for a youth worker in the future. SMALL GROUPS e4 PASTORAL CARE Our many small group5 (currently 131 continue to piovide valuable dlscipleship and pastoral support to significant proportion of our congregation. Sermon series, such as Practicing the Way, were supported by small groups using the associated leaching material/videos. Leaders meet termly for encouragemenL training and to facilitate communication. This year we recruited and trained a formal Pa51oral Care team, under Graham Choldcroft's leadership. This is now available io support those in need* particularly those outside of small group5. Those in local care homes are visited through our Anna Chaplain and we also run regular seNices. MISSION & EVANGELISM As well as Sparkler5 being a key outreach to local familie5, our regular lunch and talk for older people 155+1 continues to flDufi5h, supporting over 60 people each month. Easter Experience welcomed around 800 children frcsm Barley Hill and John Hampden schools to the church foi a creative, intwactive telling of the Easter Story, Alpha wa5 run with around 10 guests in the summer with a Mixture of people from church, on the fringe of church and outside. It is hoped to run courses again early in 2025. Our Curate Emma Endean-mills has SUPPOrted the local air cadets squadron as chaplain providing pastoral care to cadets and staff. This is done with a focus on representing the Kingdom of God and its values, to meet the pastoral, spiritual and moral needs of the cadets and lo enable that body to practise its various faiths. We also welcomed the cadets into church lor the squadron to celebrate their 30th Anntversary. The church co-ordinated annual events Such a5 Music in Ihe Park's free drop off and ciaft activitie5, SUPPOrting 76 children this year, ènd Carols Around the Tyee enabling hundreds to gather to sing caro15 on Christmas Eve. Key community events at Towersey are also supported by the church including the May Festival and Church Fete. We ran a stall at the town's Christmas Tree Light Switch-on event giving out chocolates and leaflets for Christmas services. This was an excellent opportunity to engage with the local community and successfully promoted seNices. The PCC allocates 10% of its general giving to support m155ion partnefs both in the UK and overseas. Each month one of these groups gives a short update/presentation to the 9am and 11 am services. Page 4
Barley Hill Parochial Church Councll Annual report of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024 ECO CHURCH We received our Bronze Eco Church Award in December 2024, which recognises the great efforts of our EcoAction Group. Significant sleps have been taken to make the culture, buildings, churchyard and purchasing more caring towards creation. Many more plans are in store, such as air-source heat pumps for St Mary's. COMMUNICATIONS The new Churchsuite and SharePoint systems have brought significant benefits in communication. These continue to be developed/used and will be a key tool for our new Operations Mana9er. The new Thame Church website was ollicially launched and we are extremely gratelul to Keith Civval for his incredible efforts in making this happen. A review of our welcome desk and leallel are under review to ensure newcomers are welcomed well. FACILITIES The quinquennial inspection for St Mary's wa5 carried out this year, with a long list of jobs needing lo be done, primarily Stonework repairs. This wolk has still to be costed, but designated funds should be able to cover reasonable proportion of these. Following the decorating of St Mary's toilets in 2023 it wa5 hoped io develop the servery in 2024. However, this has been delayed a5 we reflect on wider considerations lor catering in the church. The Barns Centre 5ea5e ran out in 2023 and is still under re-negotiation between the church, the Barns Cenlre Charity and the Town Counc1 Iwhc co-own the centre with the church), The delay has been caused by differences in undeistèndino regardin9 ihe purpose of the centre. We are currently taking le9al advice to ascertain the current position and options for moving forward. ECUMENICAL RELATIONSHIPS Thame Church joined other local churches to support Impact Thame's Lighten Up Party and Hollday Club which were successful. Our clergy meet with other church leaders on a monthly basis to support and encourage each other. This also led to the launch of United.Ignited, a monthly gathering of all churches in Thame lor worship, prayer ènd ministry. All this ministry Is only p055ible with the incredible generosity ol many in our comTnunily who faithfully serve and give their time and money. We are immensely grateful to all who have helped. We thanked and celebrated their efforts with them land their partners) at our first Volunteer Thank You event, with over 200 gathering for Pimm's and Puddings. We give thanks to God for all he ha5 done and for all his provision throughout the year. Mike Reading (Tea Thame Church Rector) and Andy Mcculloch (Team Vicar) Pa8e 5
Barley Hill Parochlal Church Council Annual report of the Pccforthe year ended 31 Oecember2024 Flnanclal Revlew Income on the unrestrlcted fund totalled £60,586 12023.. £65,266). Income from all funrjs totalled £60,586 2023.. £65,266). There 15 a sllght reduction in Regular glvlng. There was restricted income of £0 In 2024.12023.. £01. The PCC received no goods or services (other than the tlme of volunteers) free of charge or at a dlscounted level. There was restricted expenditure of £0 in 202412023,. £01. There was net expenditure in the year of £3,829 12023 net expenditure.. £5041. Overall costs were contained, and our Parish share was reduced as thls is now shared across the three parlshes, Church running costs are also shared. The cash balance on the unrestricted fund at 31 December 2024 is £69,60912023.. £76,080>. The PCC Is aware of Its obllgat5on to operate for the publlc benefSt and the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Cornmisslon public benefit guidance IPB31. The PCC considers it fulfils this requirement by contributing to the spiritual Ilfe of the parish it serves as well as offerlng tanglble support to actlvlties desi8ned to aid hardshlp and provSde help to those in need in the local and global community. Reserves The PCC'5 pollcy Is to malntaSn reserves at a mlnimvm of three month's operating expenses1£16,1031. The charity'5 asset5 are both avallable and adequate to meet Its obligation5, wlth unrestrltted reserves of £70,101. Pa8e 6
Barley Hlll Parochial Church Coun¢ll Annual report ofthe Pccforthe year ended 31 December2024 Strurturei governance and management The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church Df England. The PCC operate5 under the Parochial Church Council Power5 Measure 1956. Appointment of pcc members Is set out in the Church Representation Rules 2006. The charityls administered by its trustees, the PCC members. Stat•m•nt of Trustees. Responslblllties for th• year ended 31 D•c•mber 2024 Charity law requires the Tnjstees to prepare accounts for each financial yeai which give a true and fair view of the 51ate of affairs of the Trust and of the surplu5 or deficit of the Trust for that period. In preparing those accounts, the TYu5tees are requirecl to.. select suitable accounling policies and appty thèm consistently,. make judgement5 and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent., State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the linancial statements,. and prepare the accounts on the going-concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the Trust will continue in operailonal existence. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records vh)ich disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position ol the Trust and to enable them to ensure that the Account5 comply with the Charitie5 Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). They are also responsible lor Safeguarding the assets of the Trust and hen for taking reasonable Steps for the prèvention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie5. Thls report was approved by the PCC on kn5 and s18ned on thelr behalf bv,. Natasha Challoner ITreasurerl PaKe 7
Barley Hill Parochial Chur¢h Council Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Barley Hlll Parochlal Church Councll I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of 8arley Hill Parochial Church Council Ithe Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 15. Responsibillties ond basls of report As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for ihe preparation of the account5 in accordance with the requirements ol the Chaiilies Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respecty. 111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the ACL OT 121 the accounts do not accord with those records,. or 13) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charitie5 (Account5 and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and lair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no tonceins and have corne across no other matters in connection with the eyamination to Wnich attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ol the accounts to be reached. Dale.. 15.05.25 Peter Foley, ACA Gravita Audrt Oxford LLP, Park Central, 40-41 Park End Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD Pa8e 8
Barley Hlll Parochlal Church Councll statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles for the year ended 31 December 2024 2024 Unrestrirted 2023 Notes Unrestricted Income from: Donations and Legacles Investments Income 59,936 650 64,723 543 Total Income 60,586 65,266 Expendlture on: Church Activities 64.415 65,770 Ralsln8 funds Total Expendlture 64,415 65.770 Net expendlture 13,8291 15041 Fund balance5 at l January 73,930 74,434 Fund balances at 31 December 70,101 73,930 All of the above results are derlved from contSnulng actlvltles. All 8aSn5 and losses recognised in the year are included above. All resources throughout the year related to unrestricted fund5. Page 9
Barley Hlll Parochlal Church Councll Balance sheet at 310ecember 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Current assets Debtors 2,327 69,609 71,936 792 Cash at bank and In hand 76,080 76,872 Credltors: amounts falllnl due wlthln one year 11,8351 12,9421 Net current assets 70,101 73,930 Total assetsllllabllltlesl 70,101 73,930 Funds Unrestrlcted funds IG8nerall Unrestrlcted funds Ioeslgnatedl 70,101 72.815 1,115 Total lund$ 70,101 73,930 The flnanclal statements were approved by the trustee5 on 2025 and $18ned on thelr behalf by: Natasha Challoner Treasurer Al French ChurchwJrd•n The notes on page5 11 to 15 form an Integral part of these flnanclal ¥teMents. Page 10
Barley Hill Parochlal Church Council Note5 to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 310ecember 2024 l. Accountlng polS¢les 1.1 ststement of Complian£e The financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and Charity Law In England. The PCC has adopted the requlrement5 of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice SORP IFRS 1021 in preparing these accounts. The date of transltion was l January 2015. The Charity Is a Public Benefit Entlty Incorporated In the UK. The charity's correspondence address Is.. Barley Hlll Church, clo Thame 8arns Centre, Church Road. OX9 3. 1.2 Golni Concern There are no materlal uncertalntie5 regardlng the abllity of the charity to contlnue as a goln8 concern. 1.3 A¢countln8 conventlon The flnanclal statements are prepared under the hi5torlcal cost conventlon. 1.4 Fund accounting General funds are unrestrlcted fund5 whlch are ava11able for use at the dlscretlon of the trustees In furtherance of the Beneral objectives Df the charity and which have not been designated for any other purposes. Deslgnated funds comprlse unrestrlcted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. All deslgnated funds were utillsed durln8 the year. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in atcordante wlth speclflc reslrlctions imposed by donors or which have been ralsed by the charity for partlcular purposes. There were no restricted funds durlng the year or at the year end. 1.5 In¢om• Income is included In the Statement of Flnancial Activities ISOFAI when the charlty Is legally entltled to the Income and the amount can be measured rellably. For legacies, entltlement Is recognised on the charity being notlfled by the executors that a payment will be made. Gifts in klnd donated for distrlbution are Included at valuatlon and recogn15ed as income when they are recelved. Gifts donated for resale are Included as income when they are sold. No amounts are included in the financial statements for 5ervlces donated by volunteer5. 1.6 Resources expended All expenditure Is accounted for on an ?ccruals bas15. Expenditure Is recognSsed when a present legal or constructlve obllgatlon exist5 at the reportln8 date as a resvlt of a past event; and it 15 more likely than not that a transfer of economic benefits will be requlred in settlement., and the amount of the obllgation can be measured or estimated reliably. Expenditure has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be dlrectly attrlbuted to particular headings they have been allocated to artivities on a basis con515tent with use of the resources. 1.7 Level ol roundlng The financial statement5 are prepared in sterling, which is the fijnctional currency of the Trust. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. Page 11
Bailey Hlll Parochial Church Councll Notes to the flnancial statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hantl, deposits held at C211 with banks, other short-term liquid investments with rnalurities of three months or less, ènd bank overdrafts. Bank overdiafts are shown within borrowlngs in current liabilities. 1.9 Baslc flnanclal ass•ts Basic financial assets, which include cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are Subsequently cairied at amort15ed interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at thè present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate ol interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amort15ed. 1.10 Baslc Ilnanclal Ilabllitl•s Basic financial liabilities, including creditors are initially reco9nised at transartion price unless the arrangement constitutes a linancing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al the present value af future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. 1.1 l Jud9ements and •stlm•ilons The e5timate5 and underlying assumptions afe leviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the e51imate is revised where the revision effects only that period, or in ihe period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future period5. Page 12
Barley Hill Parochial Church Council Note5 to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 l. Donatlon5 and Le8acles All Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total UNREsTRlED FUNDS Planned gl¥ln8 Covenanted, Glft Ald Tax recoverable other planned 8ivin& lax nDt recoverable 46,103 10.039 3,010 59,152 40,700 10,290 13,733 64,723 Unplanned Glvln8 One off 81ft5 Total Unrestrlcted Glvlng 59,936 64,723 RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL 59,936 64,723 3. Church Artlvltles 2024 2023 Grants (Nate 41 8,880 10,086 Dlrect Cost$ Parish share Ministy expenses Outreach Expenses Church running expenses 30,160 1,134 958 44,930 2,648 529 53.009 52,420 Support and Governance Support Costs (Note 51 2,526 3,264 Total Costs 64,415 65,770 Analy515 by Fund: Unrestrlcted Funds 64,415 65,770 Page 13
Barley Hlll ParochSal Church Council Notes to the flnanclal siatement5 for the year ended 31 December 2024 4. Grant5- Mlsslonary & charlty givin8 The above totals include the followlng grant5 totalling £500 or more: 2024 2023 Grants to organlsatlons New Life House - Nepali orphanage Wycliffe Blble Translators 3,000 2,280 3,000 2,280 Grants to persons Steven & Dr Catherlne McGoldrick Total Support and Governante Co$ts 2024 2023 Support Governance Total Total Office and Sundry expendlture Independent examlnation fee 906 906 1,620 1,764 1,500 1,620 Total 906 1,620 2,526 3,264 Related party transartlons The trustees nelther received nor waived any emoluments from the charlty durlng the perlod. Ordained members of the clergy recelve their 5tlpends dlrectly from the Church of England. Related party transactions are a5 follows.. 2024 2023 Out of pocket expenses relmbursed to trustees Donations made by trustees 288 969 16,440 13,995 Number Number Number of trustee5 reimbursed expenses Number of trustees maklng donation5 Page 14
Barley Hlll Parochlal Church Councll Notes to the flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 De<ember 2024 Debtor5 2024 Total All Fund$ 2023 Total All Funds Tax recoverable Prepayments 524 1,803 2,327 792 792 8. Credltor5: amounts falllng due wlthln on• year 2024 Total All Funds 2023 Total All Funds Trade Credltors Accrua15 215 592 2,3SO 2,942 1.620 1.835 9. Desl8nated lund$ The movement on desi8nated Funds durlng the year was.. M•n'$ Mlnlstry '58 Fund, 2024 Total All funds 2023 Total All funds 8alan¢e at I january 321 794 1,115 2,321 Resources recelved Resources expended 17941 17941 11,2061 Transfer to Undeslgnated funds {3211 13211 1,115 Men's Ministry '. Supports men's social events. "58" Fund Supports people who are faclng hardship. Page 15