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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL 2023
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Contents
Intrtxluction .
Aim and purposes of the Parochial Church Council (PCC).......
Achievements and perfomiance.................... . ................,...........................................................
Chairman'5 Report...................
Key Team Surnmaries...........................
Church Cenlre Report................................................................................................
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Structure, governan￿ and management.....................................................................................
Policies
11
Constitution of Parochial Church Council with effect from the APCM held on 10 April 2023.....11
Administrative Infonnation...............................
12
Safeguarding Report..................
Financial Review............................-.........................-.....................
Statement of Parochial Church Councils, Responsibilities..
Statement of Financial Activtties.....................................
Balance sheet.......................................................................
Noles to the acGounts........
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Independent Examiner's Report to the membersftrustees of St Cuthbert's Church, Preslon........ 28
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trtroducllen
Thi5 15 the Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council {PCCI of St. Cuthberfs Church, Fulwood, Preston, a
registered charity. In this report we describe our mlssion and the aim and purposes of the PCC, our
achievements and provide the financial reports for the church. The report is designed to be read by anyone
who is interested in the work of the church as well as to fulfll our reporting obligations to the Charity
Commission.
Detailed reports from the individual minlstries in the church and for associated organisations can be found
in an Annex to this report.
The Parish Mission Statement
Fired by the love of God, we seek the
transformation of Fulwood, Preston
and beyond.
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As defined in the PCC Measures of 1956 as amended in 1969, the PCC of St Cuthbert's Church (the Parish
Church of St Cuthbert, Fulwood, Preston) has the responslbility of co-operating with the Incumbent in
promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and
ecumenical.
The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church Centre complex of St. Cuthbert's
Church, Lythom Road, Fulwood, Preston.
Objectives and Activltles
The PCC 15 committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part
of Dur parish commltnity at St. Cuthbert's. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish
and makes Suggestions on haw our services can Involve the individuals and many groups that live withSn It.
Our Se￿[ce5 and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When plannlng our activities for the year, the trustees have complied with the duty to have due regard to
the Charity Commission's guldance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on
harities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their
faith as part of our parish community through-
the advancement of religion for the public benefit
Weekly, public worship 5etvices in the Church Centre that are open to all who wish to attend with no
requirement for any commitment to be made, financial or otherwise, in return. Regular attendees are
encouraged to help support actlvities and each other by volunteering and providing financlal support to
charitable activities
Public rituals and ceremonies are provided, such as weddings, baptisms and funerals
Worship and prayer meetings- learning about the Gospel,- and developing peoples, knowledge and trust
in Jesu5
Weekly education Is provided for children and teenagers that contributes to their spirftual and moral
education
Provision of Children and Youth oriented church activities and a Toddler Group
Provision of pastoral care for people livlng in the parish, Including for those who cannot attend the
church premises, whether as a result of age, Infirniity or ill-health. Support Is also provided to attendees
/ member5 through prayer, conversation and friendship
Small groups open to all who wish to attend regularly meet to Study the bible and provide each other
with friendship and other mutual 5UPPOrt
Development of actlvitie5 and senrices for the benefit of local people and as a vehicle to offer support
and comfort to those in need
Missionary and outreach work and supporting other charitles In the UK and overseas.
The Trustees Set policies and controls to maintain approprlate safeguardlng standards are met
Any activities where charge5 are required have the charges walved where beneficlarles are unable to
meet the cost
To facilitate this work, we maintain the fabrit of the Church of St Cuthbert and the Church Centre
Complex.
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Athieven7eftts and perform2pcè
Chairman's Report
I never imagined this time last year that I would be writing this contribution for St Cuthberfs Annual Report
for 2023. We were all surprised when in early March 2023 Rev Mark announced that he was to be the new
vicar at St Thomas, Church in Lancaster. His last services with us were in luly 2023 and we sent him off,
prayin8 for God's rich blessing for him in his new place of ministry. Whllst he clearly felt this was GDd'5
calling for him and hi5 family li did give us here at St Cuthbert's a massive challenge we perhaps weren't
expecting.
The word 'interregnum' became part of our vocabulary. How do we get a new vicar? When will one be able
to come? How do we know they'll be 'right' for us? What do we do in the meantimeP Thi5 wa5 all
committed to God with much prayer through the Spring and summer a5 the PCC, with support from
Blackburn Diocese, began to work through the process we needed to follow. Without going into too much
detail, all I can say is that our faithful God has answered all these prayers.
Our new vicar is to be Rev. James Wallace. He will be Ilcensed to St Cuthberys on 21st April 2024 by Bishop
Jill Duff. James comes tQ U5, along with his wife Sara and their three children, from St Mark's, Haydock,
where he has been setving as a curate. He clearly matches the requirements that were put into the Parish
Profile we prepared as part of our search for Rev Mark's replacement.
In the middle of the uncertainty that we are all surrounded by, locally, nationally and globally, our vision and
mission at St Cuthberys remains the same- to be 'fired by the love of God, and the working out of that in
our service ro God, to one another and to the community around us.
'UP belng wlth God,
The normal pattern of 5ervice5 and worship has continued throughout the year. including during the
vacancy perlod. There have been a few visits from other clergy but we have been blessed and often
challenged by all the 'in house, ministry during the year. As Rev Mark left us, Rev5 Liz. Martin and Chri5 have
all stepped into the ministry gaps thls created. Janet Mortimer and others from the congregatitsn have a150
assisted with leading and preaching at the Sunday 5ervice5. This has all been well recefved and appreciated
by the congregation- numbers have increased at 9.￿3m. Feedback relating to all the Christmas seNice5
was very positive, The input from some of our young people, hearing them talk about their faith and walk
with Jesus wa5 a particular blessing. It is so encouraging to See people exploring new avenues of service and
ministry across our congregations.
'IN belng wlth one anotherf
Durin8 this tirne of vacancy it has been so encouraglng to See our church communlty continue to thrive In a
variety of ways. New Life Group5 have been formed. In July 2023 we held our'weekend away ot Home,
when Ruth Rice, the originator of the Renew movement was our Sunday speaker. It wa5 good to spend time
together. eat together and see new friendships develop across our two congregations. We also came
together for 'The Big Church Clean,. It's lovely just now t0 See the results of the sprlng bulb planting that
was carried out on that day. Thanks to all those who arranged it. As with any church, congregations change
while some have moved on, others have joined us and been wel¢omed- we want our'wide embrace, to
continue to be a signature of St Cuthbert's. It wa5 great to see so many ioining us for some of our Christmas
events. The church s12ed Christingle was amazingl
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'our-'belng wlth the communlty,
2023 has seen continued development of our 'community hub, vision. Communlty Lunches are now held
twice a month with 3040 attending. Renew Fulwood, our 'well-being' cafe is held every Monday morning
and is proving to be a real blessing and help to many of those who come. both from the community around
as well as our church congregation. Toddler5 and other CYF activity, including regular work in local schools,
led by Jacob Harrison happen each week and Talk English continue5 every Tuesday. Other occasional
community focussed events have contirnued such as Ladie5 Crafts and Simply Solo. The common
denominator acr055 all these activities is the amaiing contribution being made by the passionate teams and
all our volunteers to the vision and work of St Cuthbert's. We thank God for every one of them. Wltho
them, none of this would be possible. Thank them, encourage them and pray for them.
Challenges and changes
2024 will be an exciting year. We may encounter challenges and changes. We wlll be welcomlng Rev James
and his family among us. Some things may be done differently as he brings what God is laying on his heart
to extend the vision for St. Cuthbert's. We must pray for him and commit to supportlng hlm and
encouraging him in whatever ways we can.
All the increased church centre and community hub activity we have been so pleased to see ho5 resulted in
increasÈd wear and tear on our buildings as so many more people are using them each week. The PCC is at
the moment considering where improvements and renewals will need to be made- for example in the
kitchen. Other work is ongoing regarding general maintenance and reducing running costs etc. We need to
pray for guidance and wisdom and that the costs for this work will be met.
Thank you- a bl8 Thank you,
On behalf of Martin and myself as churchwardens. there are so many people we would like to thank for oll
the help and support we have been given as we undertook this role at a difficult time. Thanks must go to so
many people who have stepped up and stepped in, working tlrelessly to ensure the mission and life of the
churth has continued as seamlessly as possible during the vacancy period. It has all been done 50 willingly
and often with such grace and generosity of time and talents. I'm sure there are many instances that we
don't even know about. I can't list you all here individually because there are so many and I would hate to
inadvertently miss one of you.
However, my particular thank5 must go to all the staff team and to my fellow members of the PCC and
Standin8 Committee who have ljeen meeting twice as often as normal during the vacancy period to ensure
that things have been getting done in a timely manner.
Thank you all 50 much
With every ble55ing
Janet Rogers-churchwarden
'flred by the love of God,
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Key Team 5ummarie5
The PCC is grateful to the many members of the church family that make a contribution to the life and
activitie5 that make St. Cuthberfs community so vibrant. From the m05t visible roles to those that are
carried on quietly in the background, we thank you for hearing God's call and ￿SpOndIng.
Many of these voluntary activities are carried out by Teams that the PCC has established to help implement
it5 objectives and responsibilities. This sertion contains a summary of the core aim5 of each Team and
brief report on their activities. Other team reports tan be found in the Annex.
Worshi
and Dls¢S leshl
Core aims-
Ensure prayer is at the heart of everything we
do.
Grow and develop our corporate worship.
Recruit and train worship teams.
Nurture and develop Reader5, Speakers,
Preachers and Service leaders.
Develop Life Groups and their leadership.
Promote learning opportunities for discipleship
across the church faMIIy.
Teaching: Following on from Easter 2023- teaching based on the book Broken Signposts by Tom Wright. A
series of sermons on John the person and l John followed durlng June and eariy July. Que5tion5 Jesus asked
formed our summer serie5 and during the vacancy we have used the Lectionary reading5 as the ba515 for our
Sunday teaching and will continue with this until Lent where we will use Bishop Philip's Exodu5 course.
Preachers continue to produce discussion question5 for Life Group5 based on the Sunday talk, apart from in
advent where we followed the LICC'Whole Christmas Story, to run alongside the Church Big Read.
Since the beginning of the vacancy, we have been able to continue with our norn)al service rotas with
occasional vislts from clergy but on the whole service leading and preachlng has been covered "In house".
Courses: We have not run specific courses Olttslde of life group Advent and Lent one5, but would look to run
an enquirers course, such as Alpha. later in the year.
Llfe Groups.. These continue to be a vital part of the ministry and growth of the church, offering support,
friendship, discipleship, and bible study. They are a great place to bulld confidence In using the gifts whlch
God has given each of us and to encourage opportunities to serve wwlhin the thurch and community. Over
the last year two new groups have been created. We currently have 13 groups meeting wlth èpproximate
90 members.
Music.. Music is an essential part of our regular pattem of worship. Over the last year we have developed 3
new music groups that support the 10-.30am seNices on a rolling programme, each headed up by a different
person. The 9..00am setvices are supported by a smaller team with two new members taking a lead for the
first time this year.
Monthly prayer/lgnite'. During the vacancy monthly prayer meetings have been scaled down. We held
regular meetings in the Autumn term wlth a focus on the interregnum and the appointment process.
Local Outreach
Communrt Hub
CO￿ aims..
Seeks to oversee the outreach and engagement of the church with our local Community. In our local
mission, we are seeking to embody the 5 Marks of Mission where we Iwe..
To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
To teach, baptise and nurture new believers
To respond to human need by loving service
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To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and
reconciliation
T¢ strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth
The Community Hub continue5 to thrive with many activities falling under its umbrella. Five of the main
activities are described in 3 little more detail below, but other occasional activities taking place include=
Men's breakfasts, Ladies Christmas Crafts, etc. Each of the activities depends on the volunteers that suppurt
them and without whom they could not function. We are very grateful for their time and commitment.
Toddler group: has grown to a regular attendance of over 100 people mainly from the local community.
Talk Engllsh: following the drop in numbers noted in last year'5 report we have seen a very pleasing
increase in attendees, with 25 regular attendees. The le550ns have been supplemented with other artivities
including visits from local school groups and the establishment of a Life Group.
Renew Wellbelng: is thriving with regular visitors topplng forty each week. Those attendlng often comment
on how much they enjoy meeting and we have seen growth in our serylces as Renew attendees have
explored our services and got to know u5.
Community Lunch.. the Community Lunch regularly attrarts around forty people each week with a mix of
adults and children. The Sense of community amongst those attendlng Is growlng as they get to know each
other and the volunteers who prepare the meals and serve them.
Schools: the work with local schoo15 continues with our CYF co-ordinator regularfy providing input to
assemblies and lessons as well as organising events for the schools in the church buildings.
Mi$5ion Partnershi
Core aims..
To financially and prayerfully support our mi55ion partners in the UK and around the world. and to build
strong links between them and the church.
Leader- Jenny Fullalove
We continued to support our main 6 link organisations throughout 2023 with the tithe from St. Cuthbervs
and all linked organisations were held in prayer during the year. Our volunteer link organisation reps
maintained contact between the organisations and the church, ensuring that we held them in our prayers.
Here are the current organisations we now support & the people from St. Cuthberfs who act as
representative.
Partner
Life Now
Mercy Ministries
Elam Ministrie5
Rep
<vacant>
Bev Calder
Saeid Solgi
Partner
CMS Ipartners A. & L.}
15aiah Trust
Mission India
Rep
Ann Thompson
Hilary Elkins
Shanthi Rasaratnam
Pastoral Care
Core aims:
Meet individual'5 need5
Focus on the need for healing
Leader- Lynne Wood
Much of the pastoral care takes place confidentially wlthin the fellowship through life groups and other
connection5.
Train and develop those called to pastoral care
Follow up new church members
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During the interregnum the pastoral care team ha5 asslsted the clergy with distributing Holy Communlon to
some church members who are currently unable to attend church.
WeekSy mea15 have been provided for a church member struggling wlth long covid and a family who
welcomed a new babv
The prayer chain continue5 to run well, and prayer is offered at each service on Sunday5. We would like to
extend prayer ministry, but are waiting to see how the new vicar would like to move fomard with this.
Two Simply Solo event5 have been held so far and have been enjoyed by those who attended. The evenings
involve a meal, fellowship and music. Further events will follow.
Children Youth and Famllles
Core aims..
Nurture and develop children and young
people
Link, dirert, and support all youth organisations
across the fellowship
Leader.. Jacob Harrison
Parenting support
Child protection and child friendly policies
Our Children, Youth and Families work has continued at a full pace (luring the Interregnum. Jacob has
overseen a fiill programme of activities for ages three to eighteen in 3 number of age-appropriate Eroups. In
addition, Jacob has organised a number of seasonal event5 throughout the year that have attracted children
and their families frorn within the church and outside.
Jacob has also organised a number of events in church that gave children and youth the opportunity to lead
and participate in services.
Another key part of our work within CYF 15 our work with scho¢J15 and the community. A core part of this work
is Toddlers where we havè aboLtt 100 people which consists of mainly people from the community attending
each week.
Jacob has also continued to build good relationships with the schoo15 in the area, He goes in Archbishop
Temple weekly, and re8ularty does assemblies for Fulwood and Cadley and Queen's Drlve. Roebuck School
have also been down to church for some RE lessons and a carol service too.
Pro
Core aim5-.
Health & Safety, buildings and maintenance
Ensure buildings are fit for purpose
Advise PCC of Sssues relating to the fabric of the
buildings
Leader- Phil Calder
Ensure that acce55ibility meets legislation
Quinquennial review
Encourage membership of the Team to ensure
future care of the Church Centre.
The Property M inistry is always a busy part of the life of the church and this year has been no exception. A
range of irnprovements to the fire safety of the building5 ha5 been implemented during the year. In addition
to maintenance work to addre55 the normal wear and tear of the facilities, we have changed our grounds
maintenance to improve the environmental impact of the treatments used. Improved testing roats have
been established to ensure that we comply wlth all necessary regulotion5.
During the interregnum, the team has spent time attending to some maintenance and decorating of the
vitarage while it has been empty. We are grateful for the help received on this.
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Finance
Core aims..
Support the Treasurerlsl
Promote fin3n¢ial learning and understanding
a¢r055 the fellowship
Approve annual budgets for each Team
Develop a medium-term financial strategy
Leader-. Tim Sture
The Finance Team, led by the Treasurer, draws on a number of individuals across the church to make sure
that our finances are properly handled. The team also plays a key role in communicatin8 the financial state
of the ehur¢h and en¢oura8ing additional giving and fundraising activities.
Infrastrnrture
Core aims..
Effertive communication with the fellowship
Maintain and develop mechanisms for effective
Communication wlthln the buildings and
remotely
Events and public relations
Liaise with other Teams, providing necessary
SUPPOrt
Leader.. Dave Gethin
The Infrastructure team has had a very intense year providing technical support for the church Services and
enhancing the technlc31 infrastructure that underpins the hlgh-quality provislon that we are prlvlleged to be
able to use. The key software solution that en3bles us to organise and project the content required during
each service hès been upgraded, requiring 518nificant effort to import historical content and to learn the
quirks of the application.
The workload on the team and the specialist knowledge required to operate the equipment means that new
volunteers are always welcome, 3nd we were pleased to be able to increase the size of the team this year.
Church Centre Report
Leader-. Toni Lawson, Church Centre Administrator
The Church Centre is a core asset of the church, providing both rental income and a vital venue for many of
our outreach actwities, specifically including the Community Hub. With the improvements made to the
Hall's facilities in the previou5 year, we have been encouraged by the Increasing use of our facilities.
A wide range of organisations make use of the Communlty Hub, falllng Into four broad categorles: St
Cuthbert's Outreach group5, Community Interest Groups, Local Business Groups and St. Cuthbert'5 Worship
& Discipleship activities.
Summary
In 2023 we generated an income of £51,OW from room bookings wlth a rlse in the average monthly footfall
to more than 2,6QXJ.
Toni Lawson, Operations Manager
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Structure• govem4nce and management
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is a corporate body established by the Church of England- it is
registered charity and operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.
The method of appointment of PCC members 15 set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St Cuthberf5
the membership consists of the Incumbent Ivicarl, other eliglble clergy, the Warden5, Deanery and
Dlocesan Synod members and elected members who are on the electoral roll of the church. Everyone who
worships at church is encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for membership of the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and irnportan￿ to
the parish including deciding on how the fund5 of the PCC are to be spent. New members receive training
on how the PCC works.
The PCC meets at least four tirnes each year, with additional extroordinary meetings arranged when
necessary. There is a standing committee comprising the Incumbent, Churchwardens. Treasurerlsl and
Secretary and co-opted member5 who meet from time to time to deal with matters arising between PCC
meetings.
The PCC is the body of trustees responsible for the accounts and activities of the St Cuthbert's Church
Centre in compliance with the Charities Acts
Given its wide responsibllities, the PCC has set up a number of Teams to undertake various activities in the
church, as described elsewhere In thls report.
Poli¢ies
No poliry changes were made in 2023.
Constltution of Parochlal Church Council with effert from the APCM held on 10 Aprll 2023
The table below indicates those who were in post from 10 April 2023.
(Figure in brackets denotes years to setve from 10 April 20231
Chalrman
Church Wardens
The Reverend Mark Bradford (Resigned Janet Rogers IActing Chaimanl111
30106120231
Martin Wootton111
Treasurer
Secreta
Tim Sture Ico-optedl
Mlke HaTwood121
Elerted PCC Members
Bev Calder121
Jeremy Calder131
Fiona Cookson121
Corinne Cragg131
Hilary Elkins131
Jenny Fullalove111
Anne King131
Gwen Moorby111
Andy Ramsay131
Shanthl Rasaratnam131
Janet Roger5111
Alice Walker131
Alison Walker111
Ex Officio PCC Members
The Reverend Liz Gethin
The Reverend Martin McDonald
Jacob Harri50n ICYF Co-ordinator)
Janet Mortimer ILicensed Lay Minister)
Deane
nod Re
re5entstives
David Blake121
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Sldesmen and Sldeswomen
Welcomers
Saeid Solgi
Cheryl Bennett
Esther Chilman
Pam Allen
Rozhan Ashrafpour
jennifer Cheung
Karen Colton
Eddie Cheung
Richard Chilrnan
Corinne Cragg
Jenny Fullalove
Lyn Helm
Eileen Critchley
Mei Gosling
Andy Fullalove
Bob Helm
Maggie Horton
Mohammadreza Mokhtari
Ali Jamshidi
Anne King
Gwen Moorby
Chrlstine Valentlne
Janet Murrav
Joan Thompson
Administrative Informatlon
St Cuthbert's Church Centre Is situated at Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston ènd is part of the Blackburn
Diocese of the Church of England.
The PCC is a registered charity number 1127997.
The bank holding PCC actounts is the Royal Bank of Scotland
The total population of the parish is approximately 26,500.
The parish comprise5 the City of Preston Council wards of Moor Park, Tulketh, Cadley and Greyfriars.
There are 154 members on the electordl roll, with the change from the previous year comprising 3 new
mernber5 and 9 leavers.
The usual Sunday attendance was 146 adults and 29 children.
In 2023 there were 2 adult baptisms, 16 child baptisms, 2 marrlages, no funerals in Church and 6 funera15 at
the crematorium.
Safeguarding Report
We have had new volunteers and staff at St Cuthbert's and all registered paid and volunteer staff have been
tralned in their relevant certificate for Safeguarding. We have strengthened our processes for ongoing
trainin8 and stsff and volunteers will be asked to complete their ref￿she1 training around 617 weeks prior
to their certificate expiring. We work c105ely with the relevant group leaders to ensure that new volunteers
are identified and trained proactivelv.
We have had no Serious safeguarding concerns with any concerns raised have been dealt with effectively
and in a timely fashion and it 15 clear that the training and knowledge in place at St Cuthbert's is working.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and with your help it can be successful at St Cuthbert's, making it a
safe place to be.
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'Hnancial Revlèw
Public Benefit
The Trustees 3re aware of the Charity Commission Guidance on providing public beneflt and have had due
regord to thi5 in exercising their duties du￿ng the year. This advice has been referred to when reviewing
the alms of the church and planning future activities that are for the public benefit.
Risk mana
ment
The PCC examine5 the major risks that the Church faces each financial year when preparing and updating
its budget and activities plan for the forthcoming year. The PCC has developed systems to monitor and
control these risks, both financial and non-financial to mitigate any impact they might have on the Church
in the future.
Goin concern
After making appropriate enquires, the board of Trustees has a rea50noble expectation that the PCC has
adequate resources to continue to operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, it
continue5 to adopt the golng concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Reserves
The Trustees have determined to aim for the General Fund to have a balance of no less than £20,000. As
at December 2022, it had fallen below £20.000, but a5 reported in last yearfs accounts the Truslees
considered that the Café and Community Hub Fund was part of core operations such that Its balance could
be combined with the General Fund when considering the re5erve5 rule. In 2023, increased givlng and
room hire income, and reduced expenses have resulted in a surplus, such that at 31 December 2023 the
General Fund balance alone was £22.522.
Events after the end of the re
rtin
eriod
At the start of 2024, the majority of the effects of the COVID19 pandemic have ended, with room hire
income higher than the prevlous two years=
Energy costs continue to be very high.
The Parish Share continues to increase year on year.
Maintaining and incre05ing giving continue5 to Challenge - although many glvers have increased
their giving, this has to some extent been offset by losses from the death of members and the
departure of other members from St Cuthbert's.
The PCC considers that the December 2023 reseNes of £22,522 on the General fund, £2,418 on the Café
and CommLtnity Hub Fund, £11.939 on the Child & Youth fund, the £5,(XJO reserve for lighting costs and
£7.832 on the Energy fund are sufficient to enable the charity to continue as a going concern
contlnuing operations wlll be maintainable for a minimum of 12 months from the date of approval of these
accounts.
During January 2024 a trustee donated £2,250 to a fund set up for spending on new kitchen equipment.
The associated Gift Aid of £450 will be allocated to that fund.
Volunteers
St Cuthbert's benefits from many hours of unpaid volunteer asslstance. Given the diverse and unstruttured
nature of much of this work, no atfrmpt has been made In these accounts to value the hours provlded.
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Statement o* Parochlal Church Counclls, Responsibilitie5
The Parochial Church Council is re5pon5ible for preparing the Annual Report and the flnancial statements
in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The Parochial Church Councll Is requlred to prepare financial statements for each financial year in
accordance with United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice Iunited Kingdom Accounting
Standards and applicable lawl.
In preparing these financial statements, the Parochial Church Council should follow best practice and..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the Church will continue in operation.
The Parochial Church Council are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Church and enable them to ensure that the
financial 5tatement5 comply with the applicable law, regulatlons, and Church of England regulatory
requirements. They are a150 iesponsible for safeguarding the asset5 of the Church and hence for taklng
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The annual report was approved by the PCC on..3..l.-..TrI￿-&.... 2024 and si8ned in its behalf bv..
J Rogers
Chairman
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Statement of Financlal Activities
Yearsended31 DeeembBr
Total
Tot
2023
2022
URrestrl£ted Ot￿￿11ed R•$lrlcted
fvnds
fvnds
lunds
INC￿lE
Voluntary reteipts
Planned givin8
Collect¢On5 at 5wice5
All other 8ivin8lvoluntsry rEcdptS
Legacles
Grants
Giftald recoverèj
89,631
10,604
1.806
21,813
969
8,440
111.444
11,573
10,246
2,000
11,737
30,200
177,200
1.763
467
7.045
51,445
100,815
6,596
13,826
2,000
22,200
128,241
228
467
7,04S
51.445
9,737
8.DDO
48,959
1.535
10.106
20,779
152,122
1.22S
82
tiviti￿ for gweratinEfiJnds
Investment income
Church activ¢ti
HirEofroomsand rdoted iTrcome
5.065
44.870
Total receipt5
187,426
50.494
237,920
203,354
EXPENDITURE
Church activiti
Diotesan parish contribution
Cler8yand staff costs
Churchcentre exp￿5￿
Douglas Hall expw
Viiar'5hou5e
Curate's house
Officeand Éov¥nante r05t5
Music, Sound, Ll8ht& Prolectlon
M1s5ion glvingand donatlons
Resourcesand actlvStles
Fixed asset d*pr￿latION
Cost of g￿eratIngfUnds
Totsl expenditure
78,962
34,521
29,543
8.881
2,5S3
78,962
58.445
29,543
8,881
2,593
78,321
43,095
32,093
12,500
3.605
961
23,924
5.541
1.953
12,624
7,851
5.541
1.953
12,624
22,046
4,303
1,770
226,661
5.345
L,87d
11,608
22,117
4,303
170
215,892
14.155
4,303
1,770
184,239
4,303
38,119
Excess Ildofiiitl of incDmÈv&xpwditurefortheyear
Transfersbetween fund5
Fund balancesasar i January2023
3,187
14,3031
512
s,000
18,823 1,182,560
12,375
15.5121
23,930 £1,225,313
11,259
112.5281
£1,237,842
Fund ba4￿ce$at31 Oetember2023
£22,522 tJ,183,257
£30,793 £1.236,572
£1,225,313
General fund
Fi¥ed a$5et5 Idesignètedl
Reservelor lighting
lan Con8feBatlon
Bikefvnd
Caféand communltyhub
Chlld and youth
Di535ters EmergencyCornrnÈtt
Ener8yfunO
Food ¥rants
Growln8 leadus
Michad Hutchinson leaVing￿ft
New WineLanca5hire
Talk English ktivitie5
Total fiFnds
22.522
22.522
1,178.257
5.000
1,034
3.071
2.418
11.939
446
7.832
I,Z15
810
18,823
1.182,560
1.178,257
5,000
1.034
3.071
2.418
11.939
446
7,832
1,215
810
616
3.804
14,451
1,744
440
537
2.338
£1,225,313
537
537
1.491
1,491
£30.793 £1.236,572
£22.522 £1.183.257
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Balance sheet
Asat 31 December
2023
2022
Flxed assets
Land and Buildings
Fixtures, Flttlngs and Equipment
1,174,400
3,857
1,178,257
1,174,400
8, 160
1,182.560
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
Total cash in hand and at bank
12,357
52.171
64.528
16.2131
58.3 15
14,442
38,703
53,145
110,3921
42,753
Credltors fallin8 due in < l year
Net current assets
Total a$5ets Ie￿cU￿ent liabilities
£1.236,572 £1,225,313
Fund5
General fvnd
22,522
18,823
Fixed assets
Reserve for l ightinÉ
Total deslgnated fvnd5
1,178,257
5,000
1,183,257
1.182,560
1,182,560
Asian Congregation
Bikefund
Caté/CommunityHub
Child and youth
Dlsasters Emergency Commiltee
Energy fund
Food grant5
G rowi ng lezders
Mlchael Hutchinson leavlng gift
New Wlne Lanca5hire
Talk English Activitie5
Total restricted fur)d5
1,034
3,071
2,4 18
11,939
446
7,832
1,215
810
616
3,804
14,451
1,744
440
537
2,338
23,930
537
1,491
30,793
Total funds
£1,236,572 £1,225,313
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on...2i VliyL4 . 2024 and signed on Its behalf by:
l Rogers
Chairman
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Notes to the accounts
Note I: Basis of Preparation
The PCC constitutes a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the
Church Accounting Regulations 2(X)6 governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulations,
"true and fair vie￿, provisions.
They have been prepa￿d under FRS 102120161 a5 the applicable accounting standard5 and the October
2019 Second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice. Accounting and Reporting bv
Charities ISORP IFRS 10211.
Note 2.. Accounting Policles
2.1 Funds
Unrestrlcted Funds
These represent the remaining Income hjnds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general
purposes of the PCC. including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for
spending on a future project, and which are therefore not included in its'free reserve5'.
The only 'free' reserves held by the PCC relate to the General Fund itself. The PCC must match a varlable
income stream with expenditure commitments that are of a fixed nature. Consequently, the PCC considers
that to allow the Church to be managed efficiently, and to provide an appropriate buffer to enable the
continuation of planned activities and ongoing developments, it is appropriate to aim for a year-end
minimum General Fund balance of £20,000. That target is exceeded at 31 Oecember 2023.
Desl£nated funds
Designated Funds are unrestricted funds which c3n only be used for the particular purpose of the
designation by the PCC, and are not available to be applied for the general purposes of the PCC. During
2023 the PCC resolved to set aside £5,000 in a designated provlslon for Ilghtlng fund to re¢ognise the
commitment to having upgraded lighting installed in the Northumbria Hall.
Restricted funds
These are income funds that must be spent on restricted purposes. and detai15 of the funds held and
restrictlons provided are shown in the notes to the accounts. The PCC resolved to make transfers from
restricted funds that had non-grant income to pay 20%12023, 25%) of that income to the General Fund as
a contribution to the running costs of the building5 that they use for their activities.
2.2 Income
Recognition of In¢ome
Resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities150FAI when..
the PCC becomes legally entitled to the benefrt of use of the resources
it is more like than not that the PCC will receive the resources; and
the monetary value can be measures with sufficlent rellabillty.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of asset5 and liabilities, or income and expenses, ¥Jnless required or perrnitted
by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. For example, income from church events Is stated before the deduction
of any the expenses of putting on those events.
Grants and donatlons
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when any preconditions preventing thelr use by the
PCC have been met. For collections and planned giving, this is when the funds are received.
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Tax re¢lalms on donations
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid
amount recovered in a donation 15 considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the
same fund as the initial donation, unles5 the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when ihe receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of
probate, the executors have established that there ère sufficient receipts in the estate and any conditions
attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the tru5tees'
annual report.
Rental Income
Rental income from room hire is re¢ogni5ed at the date the hire take5 place. Cancellation fees a
recognised when a hirerfs liability arises.
Interest Income
Thi5 is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount recelvable can be MeasU￿d
reliably.
2.3 Expendlture and liabilities
Liability recognition
Likbilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there Is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to pay out resources, and the amount of the obligation can be measured with
reasonable certaintv.
Governance costs
These include costs of the preparation and examination of 5tatutory3ccountS, the costs of trustee meetings
and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional rnatters.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the account5.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less ony trade discounts.
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best
estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
Basic financial Instruments
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on Initial recognition as per paragraph 11.7 FRS 102
SORP. Subsequent measure is as per paragraph5 11.17 to 11.19 FRS 102 SORP.
2.4 Assets
Conse¢rated property
In so far as consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the Statutory definition of
'charity' by Section 10121 lal and Icl of the Charitie5 Act 2011, such assets are not capitalised in the financial
statements.
Movable church furnlshing5
These are capitalised at cost and depreciated over their useful economic lrfe other than where insufficient
cost information is available. In thls case the item is not cèpitalised, but all item5 are included in the
church's inventory In any case.
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Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,￿0.
They are valued at cost except for the Douglas Hall. for which full historic cost information is not available.
The depreciation rates and methods are disclosed in note 8.
Debtor5
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement
amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently. they are measured
at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Note 3: Analysis of income- General Fund
Planrked Glvlng and Gift Aid
In 2023, we had 7612022, 701 regular planned givers of which 5012022. 531 were eliglble and chose to
allow u5 to claim Gift Aid.
We continue to ensure that we realise as much as PO55ible of the potential benefit from Gift Aid, including
the Gift Aid Smèll Donations Scheme IGASDSI. The GASDS cap Is currently £8.000 in eo¢h tax year ending 5
April, and we had donations above £8,000 in 20231£4,508 in 20221, allowlng the maximum £2,000 to be
claimed in addition to the normal Gift Aid provi5i0n.
The following tables provlde analysls of Certain item5 of income shown In the SOFA:
2023
2022
Planned Gift Aided giving
Planned Not Gift Aided giving
Planned 3rd Party Tax Efficient Giving
Total planned giving. general fund
75,813
13,768
50
63,686
18,582
3,302
85.570
89,631
We have continued to encourdge donors to transfer from the various electronic means of giving promoted
in 2020 Iwith related costs) to the Parish Giving Scheme, which we joined in 2021, membership of which is
paid for by the Diocese. Payments a￿ taken by dirert debit from donors, accounts at the start of the
month, with the total quickly paid to us along, and the related Gift Aid following 500n after. Thi5 brin8$
significant benefits in terms of reduced administration time for the Gift Aid Secretary, accelerated receipt
of the Gift Aid tax refund, and the absence of bank charges / collection commission to pay.
2023
2022
Donation sration income
GA%OS cash and envelopes
Servicesdonations
Total services giving, general fund
4,060
6,544
1,626
4,457
io
6,093
10,604
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Analysis of certaln items of Income shown in the SOFA {continued).'
2023
2022
Bookstall
Fund raising events
Activitie5 for generatingfunds
168
60
228
106
738
844
2023
2022
Events incorne
Toddler Grovp Income
Diocesan Fee5
Musician Fees
PCC Fees
Retired Clergy Fees
Verger Fees
Church activities
2.2D2
2,204
1,175
340
920
105
1.216
1,956
80
1,358
200
7,045
350
5.065
2023
2022
Church CentreHire
Dougla5 Hall Hire
Incidental sales
Underlying income
Rechargeable expenses
Hire of rooms and related intome
37.408
11,963
304
49,675
1.770
51.445
34,452
9,707
711
44,870
44,870
Room hire totalled £51,930 in 2019, which it had not quite reached by the end of 2023, although hire rates
have been increased, so the volume of hire5 has not recovered fully. The subtotal of £49,675 is shown for
compari50n as the rechargeable expenses were not income for the charity, but a recharge of hirers, buffet
expenses.
Note 4: Analysis of expenditure
The following tables provide analysls of certain expenses shown in the SOFA:
2023
2022
Cleaning
Utilitie5-gas, electricity and water
Insurance
Major Repairs
Misc Running Expenses
Repairs & Maintenance
Church Centre Expense5
2,239
16,623
1,490
1,052
839
7,300
29,543
1,547
19.716
1,398
4,148
2,414
2,870
32,093
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Analysis ol certaln Items of expenditure Shown in the SOFA l¢ontinued):
2023
2022
Cleaning
Utilities-8as, dectrlclty and water
Insurance
Major Repairs
Repalrs & Maintenance
Douglas Hall Expenses
174
6,266
1,490
6,328
1,398
4,669
105
12,500
951
8,881
As with the Church Centre, energy price rises and increased usage pushed costs up. Other major repair
costs were incurred on fire doors and a hot water boiler.
2023
2022
Council Tax
Misc Interregnum Costs, Gas, Elec
Vicarage Maintenance
Water Rates
Vicar's house
1,865
144
133
451
2.593
3,095
510
3,605
The above reflects savings in Council Tax after Mark Bradford's departure.
2023
2022
Council Tax
646
315
961
Water Rates
Curates house
The above reduction reflect5 Michael Hutchinson's departure in mid-2022.
2023
2022
Phone& Internet
Printin& Stationery, Postage & Software
Bank & Other Commission Charges
Governance software
Miscellaneous governance costs
Independent examiner
Officeand governancecost5
674
675
2,866
594
300
iio
2,995
476
443
173
780
5,541
700
5,245
2023
2022
Music, Sound, Light & Projection
1,953
1,874
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Analysls of certaln expenses shown in the SOFA (continued):
2023
2022
Church Mission Society
Elam
Life Now
Mercy UK
Mission India
OM Belgium
The Isaiah Trust
Churches Together in Fulwood
Mission giving and donations
2, 104
2.104
2,104
2,104
2,104
1.903
1,903
1,903
1.903
1,903
2,104
1,903
190
11,608
12,624
2023
2022
Events Expenditure
Toddler5 Resource5
Hospitality
Other Resources
Pastoral Resources
Service5 Resources
Evangelism Expenses
Resources and activities
1,581
383
2.503
1,726
273
1,335
50
7,851
1,014
314
3,014
1,43 8
669
1,272
171
7,892
Note 5- Details of certain items of expenditure
2023
2022
Independent examinerfs fees
760
7C
Note 6: Paid employees
6.1 Paid ernployees
2023
2022
Sa laries and wages
Social security COSts- Nil as covered by ernployment allowance
Pension costs (defined contribution scheme)
Other employee benefit5- Nil
56,190
40,156
1,072
588
Total staff costs
£57,262
£40,744
No employees received employee benefits lexcluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000 pa.
The employment costs of the Child, Youth and Familie5 worker are allocated to the Chlld & Youth restricted
fund. All other employment costs a￿ allocated to the General Fund.
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The above analysis does not include the employment cost5 of stipendiary clergy. who are paid by the
D5o¢ese. The parish share of £78.962 12022, £78,321) is determined by the Diocese each year as the
contribution that the PCC makes towards the costs of Clergy stipends, housing, the Training of Curates, and
Diocese expenses. In May 2023 after discussions between the treasurer, vicar, church wardens and Diocese
representatives the Diocese generou51y reduced the 2023 share by £5,000.
6.2 Average head count in the year
2023
Number
2022
Number
Numberof employees
Three employees are part-time.
Note 7: Defined contrlbutlon pension scheme
2023
2022
Amount of contributions recognised in the SOFA as an expense
1,072
588
Pension contribution5 are paid by the charity to the Government-backed NEST pension scheme.
Note 8: Tangible Fixed Assets
8.1 Land and Bulldings- Dougl?5 Hall
FRS 102 states at paragraph 2.27 that an asset must be recognised in the accounts where.. lal it is probable
that any future economic benefit associated with the Item will flow to or from the entity- and Ibl where
the item has a cost or value that can be measured reliablv.
Historical cost infomiatron is not available for the Douglas Hall either for the land or the bullding. The 2017
accounts included a valuation of £352.178 described as its "estimated rebuild value" based on the 2¢X)5
insurance valuation and the cost of additions to 2009. The 2018 accounts were prepared on the Receipts
and Payments basis and carrled no value for any fixed as5et5,
There is no cost Information avallable for the land.
With the passage of time and inflationary effects in building Costs. the valuation used in the 2017 and earlier
accounts is no longer appropriate. The 2019 insurance renewal contains a cover value of £1,174,4CQ.
The PCC does not consider it appropriate to use charity fund5 to obtaln a professional valuation of the
Douglas Hall, either for the land alone or for the land with building in place.
For the building, the trustees determined in early 2020 to adopt the value indicated by the 2019 insurance
renewal documentatlon. No value is included for the land.
8.2 Depreclation
The valuation for the Doug105 Hall is not depreciated, as the trustees foresee it having a useful life greater
than 50 years.
The cost of Chairs and Mobilè Screens purchased for the Centre 15 being depreciated straight line over 20
years15% pa of wstl.
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Other fixtures, fitting5 and equipment are depreciated straight line over five years120% pa of costl.
8.3 Cost or valuation
Freehold
Land &
Bulldlngs
Fixtures,
Fittings &
Equlpment
Total
At the beglnning of the year
Additions
1.174,400
56,125
1,230,525
Disposals
At the end of the year
1.174,400
56,125
1,230,525
8.4 Depreclation
Freehold
Land &
Bulldlngs
Flxture5,
Fittings &
Equlpment
Total
At the beginning of the year
Charge for the year
Eliminated in respect of disposa15
47,965
4,303
47,965
4,303
At the end of the year
52,268
52,268
.5 Net Book Value
Freehold
Land &
Bullding5
Fixtures,
Fittings &
Equlpment
Tots5
At the beginning of the year
1,174.400
8,160
1,182,560
At the end of the year
1,174,4C()
3,857
1,178,257
Note 9: Debtors and Prepayments
9.1 Analysi5 of debtors
2023
2022
Trade debtors
2,846
2,991
6,520
7.637
2,142
4,663
Accrued income
Prepayments
Total
£12,357
£14,442
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9.2 Analysis of debtors recoverable in more than l year (Included in debtors above)
Debtors recoverable in more than l year were £1,175 at December 20231£1,956, 20221,
Until December 2019, the Diocese of Blackburn permitted payments of Diocesan fees to be offset against
Parish Share within each year. This was a concession that is not allowed by many other Dioceses. From
2020, it required that such fees are paid over quarterty, with credit being granted against the Parish Share
that is due two years later- eg, the £1.175 paid for 2023 will be offset against 2025 Parish Share.
Note 10.. Cash and Bank and In Hand
2023
2022
Payment cards
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
712
574
51,012
447
37,998
130
Total
£52,171
£38,702
The church uses Equals Iformerly trading as FairFXI to provide payment card5 to certaln employees and the
clergy, to reduce their need to finance PCC expenses from their own resources pending reimbursernent.
The balances held by Equals are a combination of funds allocated to indlvidual cards and a holding account
for funding card top ups.
There are two bank accounts, used for different purposes and with different access rights, both held with
the Royal Bank of Scotland..
the Church Centre account- this re￿iVeS payment5 for room hlre and pay5 Out the running costs
of the church buildlngs. The Church Administrator and Treasurer have access to thi5 account to
ralse payments and monitor receipts. Before payments can be made, they need to be approved
by a deslgnated signer or the Gift Aid Secretary,. and
the PCC account- this receives donations and pays salaries and payroll expenses. The main access
rights are held by the Treasurer and Glft Aid Secretary. Before payments can be made, they need
to be approved by a designated signer or the Gift Aid Secretary.
Both accounts are used from time to time for certain non-confidential transartSons. such as payment of the
Parish Share to the Diocese. The Treasurer monitors the levels in the accounts to ensure funds are available
in each as ￿qUired to meet liabilities as they fall due.
Note 11: Creditors and Accruals
11.1 Analysls of creditors
2023
2022
Trade creditors
1,487
8,905
Aecruals and deferred income
6,213
TaxatSon and social security
Total
£6,213
£10,392
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Note 12: Movements on Restricted and Designated Funds
The following is a summaryof movements In 2023..
Opening
balance5 at
01101123
Closing
balancesat
Income Expendlture Translpr5 31112123
Land & buildlngs
Provision for lighting replacement
Designated total
1,182,560
14,3031
0 1.178,257
5,000
5,000
5,000 1.183,257
1,182,560
14,3031
Asian Congregètion
Bikefund
Café/ hub fund
Child & Youth
DEC and harvest appeals
Energy
Food grants
Growing leaders
Michad Hutchin50n leavin881ft
New Wine Lancashire
Talk English
Restricted total
616
523
3,071
2.934
23,680
446
13,000
6.420
11051
1.034
3,071
2,418
11.939
446
7,832
1,215
810
3,803
14,451
13,7321
126.4561
15871
264
11681
15,2051
19341
14401
15,0001
1,744
440
537
2,339
23,930
537
1.491
30.793
420
11.1841
138,1191
1841
15.5121
50,494
Asian Congregation
This is a fund set up in 2019 for an Asian Congregation that meets in the Church Centre on a monthly basis.
It was originally overseen by Rev Kamran Bhatti but is continuing since he left. Collections attheir meetSngs
cover the cost of food provided. 20% of income was transferred to the General Fund as a contribution to
building expenses.
Blke fund
A grant was obtalned in 2023 to fund the purchase of blcycles and training for the use of asylum speakers.
The fund5 will all be used in 2024.
Cafe and communlty hub fund
Thi5 was created a5 a vehicle for transattions relating to the café space in the Northumbria Hall. Origlnal
donations for opening costs were used to set the fund up, and various grants have been received. Income
and expenses for the coffee machine are included. 20% of income was transferred to the General Fund as
a contribution to building expenses.
Chlld & Youth Co-ordinator
The funds used in the year reflect Jacob's employment costs, his expenses and general running costs. With
continuin8 monthly giving. there are sufficient funds for the work to continue well into 2024. 20% of
income was transferred to the General Fund a5 8 contribution to building expenses.
Energy
One donor originally gave to this fund to help with meeting the additional energy costs incurred in 2022.
Donations have continued into 2023. The Sum of £5,000 was transferred into the Child and Youth fund
during the year and the remaining balance has been left to be used for future energy costs and / or a move
towards adding technology / equipment to supptsrt the move to Net Zero.
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Food grants
Food grants have been received from local authority funds to provide meals and food parcels for local
resident5 in need.
Growlng Leaders
Funds obtained as grants were used to pay for running costs for this year-long leodership course. Funds
left over have been retained for future course5
New Wine Lancashire
We hold funds for rhe Lancashire area New Wine leaders group and use them to pay for resource5 that
that group uses.
Talk English
St Cuthbert's provides an accountancy umbrella through a ￿$trIcted fund for a group that is financed by
grants from local benefactors for assisting asylum seekers and refugees to learn Engllsh. 20% of income
was transferred to the General Fund as a contributlon to building expenses.
Various welcome and leavlng gifts
Restricted funds are set up to collect donations towards gifts. which are then paid out to the beneficiaries.
Note 13: Connected Party Transactions
2023
2022
Donations by Connected parties including the related Gift Aid..
General Fund
36,857.33
156.25
29,288.75
4,343.75
1,400.00
9,000.00
302.00
Café and Hub Fund
Child & Youth Fund
4,686.25
13,CXJO.00
o.oo
Energy Fund
Keyboard Fund
Total
£54,699.83
£44,334.50
There 15 no concept of materiality with Connected Party Transattions, hence the display of figures intludlng
pence in this note.
The spouses and other close family members of Trustees count as Connected Parties for the purposes of
disclosure of financial interest. The donations shown above were made in the periods only when the
Trustees were Trustees - ie, they exclude any donations by Trustees either before their appointment or
after they ceased to be Trustees.
Personal expense payments have been made by the PCC to Trustees for the following expenses-
Milea8e and travel. Rev Mark Bradford £584.9912022, £1,623.16).
Contribution to mobile telephone and broadband expenses, Rev M Bradford, total £282.8012022,
Rev M Bradford, Rev M Hutchlnson. total £484.801-
Contribution to printer and toner costs, Rev M Bradford.. £nil12022, £57.92).
No trustees have received any employment benefits for their services as trustees.
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!Bd.ependent Examlnerfs Report to the niembeTr/trustees of Stcuth
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31" December 2023 which are set out on pa8es 15 to 27.
Respective Responsibilitie5 of the PCC and the Examlner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under sertlon 144121 of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed.
It is my responsibility to
examine the accounts under 5ertion 145 of the 2011 Act,.
follow the procedures laid down In the General Dlre¢rions given by the Charity Commissioner5
section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act,- and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examlner's Statement
My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
3ccounts presented with those record5. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual items or disc105ures
in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide al the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequently on opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report
is limited to those matter5 set out in the statement below.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
Since the gross income for the year exceeds the arnount provided in sectlon 145131 of the Act, I confirm
that l am qualified to att a5 Independent Examlner under the provisions of that section of the Art and that
my qualification is shown below.
In Connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
111 which gives me ￿asOnable cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act- or
to prepare accounts which accord wlth these accounting records have not been met,. or
121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Phillip Dennison FCCA ACA
CWR
Chartered Accountants
20 Mannin Way
Lancaster Business Park
Caton Road
Lancaster
LAI 3SW
Date 26 LO
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