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2023-12-31-accounts

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE)

AUDITED TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE)

Contents Page
Administrative Information 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 7
Auditor’s Report 8 to 11
Statement of Financial Activities 12
Balance Sheet 13
Cash Flow Statement 14
Notes forming part of the Financial Statements 15 to 35

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1128305

TRUSTEES as at 31/12/23: The Rev Simon Taylor Dr Karen Hart The Rev Simon Willetts Mr Dudley Hilton The Rev Patrick Samuels Mr Stephen Kinder The Rev Andrew Spencer Mr Martin Lambert Sir Andrew Baker Mrs Jill Mace Mrs. Sarah Black Mr Graham Sopp Mr David Brockman Mr Ian Tomes Mr Patrick Elshen Mr David Wilkin Mr Christopher Garner Mr James Wilson Mrs Susan Hardy Mrs Penny Harris PRINCIPAL OFFICE: Church Office Old Rectory, Old Rectory Gardens Godalming, Surrey GU7 1XB MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS: Lesley Reeves Tuesley Tax & Accounts 6 Tuesley Corner Godalming, GU7 1TB PAYROLL: AJ Bennewith and Co., Chartered Accountants 3 Wey Court, Mary Road Guildford, Surrey GU1 4QU AUDITORS: Moore (South) LLP Suite 3, Second Floor, Friary Court 13-21 High St, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3DG BANKERS: NatWest Bank Limited 280 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4RB INVESTMENTS: The CBF Church of England Funds Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4ET SOLICITORS: Charles Russell Speechlys LLP One London Square, Cross Lanes Guildford, Surrey GU1 1UN

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction

The PCC members, who are also the charity’s trustees, submit their annual report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK & Republic of Ireland, FRS102 second edition, and the Charities Act 2011.

Governing Document

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Busbridge (PCC) was registered with the Charity Commission on 27th February 2009 and its governing document is the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure (1956) and under this measure the PCC has the responsibility of “co-operation with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical”. It is also responsible for the maintenance of Busbridge Church and other parish buildings.

Objectives, Activities and Public Benefit

The mission of Busbridge Church is expressed as “Loving God”, “Making Disciples” and “Transforming Communities”. Specific objectives in support to that mission are:

The PCC is aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in “The advancement of religion for the Public Benefit” and has regard to it in their administration of the church.

The PCC believes that by promoting the Christian faith it provides a benefit to the public by:

  1. Providing facilities for public worship, building community, pastoral care and spiritual development, both for existing church members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the church offers.

  2. Promoting Christian values, and service by members of the church in and to their community, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

Achievements and Performance

The number of people on the electoral roll as at 31 December 2023 was 229 (2022: 240). For 2023, average weekly attendance was 128 adults and 31 children (under 16) (2022: 115 adults and 30 children).

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER

(FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued)

Achievements and Performance (continued)

During 2023, most services continued to be livestreamed, and the availability of services to view online at a later date proved particularly popular.

Youth and Children’s work provided a broad range of activities during the year. An average of 23 children attended various groups on Sunday morning, plus an average of 7 at the youth group on Sunday evening. As new initiatives during the year a Youth Café was started at St. Marks Church with an average of 17 young people attending and a Friday night social began in Busbridge in December 2023 ABC toddler group took place during the week, and Sunday children’s groups, Pathfinders and Ichthus for teenagers met regularly and some trips away took place. In June 2023, Marcus Hockley joined the team as Children and Families Pastor.

The Older Person’s Ministry continued to provide very valuable pastoral support with hearing aid clinics and social activities throughout the year.

The church continued to use volunteers to support activities as much as possible, although it has proved more difficult to attract volunteers following the Covid disruption. In particular, volunteers continued to be active in providing pastoral support, organising small group and children’s activities, leading worship and providing technical support.

Having opened in March 2022, the Yew Tree Café continued to grow through 2023, as part of the church’s outreach to the wider community. It continues to involve the employment of a full time manager and two part-time assistant managers as well as around 20 volunteers. Revenue continued a generally upward trend through the year, reaching a level at which VAT registration was required from October 2023. Recognising the outreach aspect of the café, PCC has budgeted for a small deficit each year. The deficit was a little higher than planned for 2023, but prices have now been increased to address this.

The church supported various organisations with grants during the year as detailed in Note 11. Total grants to organisations in 2023 totalled £19,278 (2022: £16,978). Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the remit of the Church Family Support Fund had been expanded to provide support to Ukrainian families seeking refuge in the UK. Total CFSF grants to individuals in 2023 totalled £6,450 (2022: £7,650).

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued)

Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC lay members are elected from the individuals registered on the parish electoral roll. The members holding office during the year 2023, and up to the date of this report, were as follows:

Ex Officio

Incumbent The Rev Simon Taylor Associate Minister The Rev Simon Willetts The Rev John Harkin (from Jan 2024) The Rev Sheila Samuels (from Jan 2024) Curate (in training) The Rev Patrick Samuels

Churchwardens Mrs Susan Hardy (until Dec 2023) Mr William Bryans (from Jan 2024) Mr David Wilkin

Treasurer Mr Martin Lambert

Licensed Lay Ministers

Mr Dudley Hilton LLM Representative on PCC (Other LLMs: Dr Peter Shaw, Mrs Clare Haddad, Mr Keith Harper and Mrs Philippa Baker)

Elected Lay Members

Ms. Janice Arnold (from Jan 2024) Mr Michael Hawkey (from Jan 2024) Sir Andrew Baker (from May to Dec 2023) Mr Stephen Kinder Mrs Sarah Black Mrs Jill Mace Mr. David Brockman (from May to Dec 2023) Ms Leonora Miles (from Jan 2024) Mr. David Chadwick (from Jan 2024) Mr Robin Morris (until May 2023) Mr Sebastian Cheek (from Jan 2024) Mrs Hilary Reeve (from Jan 2024) Mr Andrew Dunn (from Jan 2024) Mr Adrian Sadler (from Jan 2024) Mr Patrick Elshen Mr Malcolm Smith (from Jan 2024) Mr Christopher Garner (until December 2023) Mr Graham Sopp Mrs Shelagh Godwin (until May 2023) Mr Ian Tomes Mr Gavin Harper (from Jan 2024) Mr James Wilson (from May 2023) Dr Karen Hart Mr Mark Williams (until May 2023) Mrs Penny Harris (until December 2023)

Co-opted Members

Curate The Rev Andrew Spencer (until Dec 2023)

All PCC members are commissioned each year and agree to fulfil their responsibilities as they are best able. An annual declaration of conflicts of interest is completed by each member.

Busbridge and Hambledon churches continued as a United Benefice to end-2023 and members of Busbridge PCC and Hambledon PCC met as one group in a joint PCC. Six regular meetings were held in the year. All PCC members are encouraged to take an active part in one or more sub-committees. The Governance group of Hambledon and Busbridge met to set the agenda for each regular PCC meeting and to consider issues pertaining to management and finances. Day to Day management of the charity is delegated to the Rector, the Reverend Simon Taylor.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued)

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

Lay church members are encouraged to stand for election to the PCC. They are proposed and seconded by anyone on the electoral roll prior to election at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Elected lay members of the PCC hold office for three years and are eligible to stand for a second three-year term after which they are required to take a one year break before standing again.

Training of Trustees Policy

New PCC members receive written information on the work of the PCC and their responsibilities as members. Training is tailored to individual needs depending on the experience of the individual involved.

Summary of Results, Achievements and Financial Review

INCOMING RESOURCES

Total income for the year was £576,464 (2022: £609,101).

Total unrestricted income amounted to £518,690 (2022: £505,773), the majority of which related to planned giving, which including gift aid was £254,748 (2022: £271,988). Also included is a further grant of £25,000 from Guildford Diocese to further the Minster project in 2023 (£30,000 was received in 2022).

RESOURCES USED

Total resources expended for the year was £688,559 (2022: £665,786), of which £615,944 (2022: £486,299) was from unrestricted funds, with parish share, £109,596 (2022: £109,330) being the highest single cost.

Total employment costs, including social security and pension contributions totalled £183,535 (2022: £166,580). The increase was partly due to inflation increases and partly to the employment of an additional full time children’s worker from mid-2023.

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

At year end unrestricted funds were £253,581 (2022: £326,066).

Further details of all Unrestricted Funds can be found in note 23 on page 32.

RESTRICTED FUNDS

At the year end restricted funds were £3,653,947 (2022: £3,463,745).

Further details of all Restricted Funds can be found in note 22 on page 30.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued)

FUTURE PLANS

In July 2022, PCC had made a significant decision (in line with similar decisions of the trustees of Hambledon PCC and Godalming PCC) to work towards a merger of the 3 parishes with effect from 1[st] January 2024. The move is fully supported by the Diocese of Guildford. The decision was endorsed by an Extraordinary Parochial Church Meeting in October 2022. The process to put the merger into effect continued during 2023, and the assets and liabilities of Hambledon and Godalming were transferred to Busbridge PCC on 1[st] January 2024. Busbridge PCC has now been renamed Godalming Minster, with both the name change and the merger being registered with the Charity Commission

The Minster was formally launched with a celebratory service in St. Peter and Paul Church, Godalming on 14[th] January 2024. During 2024, Godalming Minster intends to expand its mission and ministry to the local community, across the entire area of the former parishes of Godalming, Busbridge and Hambledon. A revised Sunday service pattern was launched in January 2024, notably with the Contemporary service relocating from Busbridge Church to St. Peter and Paul Church, allowing space for significant growth. Sunday services covering a full range of worship styles as well as weekday activities will continue to be available at all 4 churches comprising the Minster and at other locations in the local community. A significant building project to refurbish the tower of Busbridge Church was approved by PCC in November 2023 with a budgeted cost of £43,800 plus VAT, with the work expected to be carried out during Q2, 2024.

Grant funding from central church via Guildford Diocese will continue until end 2025, by which time Minster income will need to have grown or there will be a need to scale back some activities commensurate with then available funding.

RISK POLICY

The PCC recognises its responsibilities for managing risk. There are risk assessment protocols in place for all church activities on and off site. The PCC maintains a formal Risk Register, which is reviewed on an annual basis. The principal risks and uncertainties identified relate to (a) loss of income if voluntary giving were to fall substantially and (b) dissatisfaction of key employees or volunteers. These risks are actively managed in line with the risk register.

RESERVES POLICY

It is the policy of the charity and the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds, some of which are designated for specific purposes. The aim is to hold sufficient unrestricted funds to meet the unrestricted expenses of the PCC for at least six months in case of a substantial fall in income - this is felt to be approximately £300,000 on an ongoing basis. The status of unrestricted reserves and decisions regarding those designated for specific purposes are reviewed annually by PCC, normally as part of the budget setting process for the following year.

INVESTMENT POLICY

The PCC has a policy of holding shares in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund to obtain a higher longterm return than available from a standard deposit account, provided that at least £150,000 is retained in immediate access accounts paying little or no interest. In addition, the PCC holds the Investment Properties as detailed in Note 15.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued)

TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed on behalf of the Parochial Church Council on 2024

Martin Lambert, Treasurer

Simon Taylor, Rector

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER

(FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE)

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Parochial Church of Godalming Minster (formerly The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Busbridge) (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet, Cash flow and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER

(FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) (continued)

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 7, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Councils website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER

(FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) (continued)

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below .

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with governance of the charity.

Our approach was as follows:

To address the risk of fraud through management override we:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER

(FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) (continued)

To address the risk of fraud through revenue recognition we:

In response to the classification of income and expenditure between restricted and unrestricted we:

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of noncompliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to any party other than the charity and charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinion we have formed.

For and on behalf of Moore (South) LLP, Statutory Auditor

Moore (South) LLP is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006

Suite 3, Second Floor, Friary Court 13-21 High St Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3DG

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Income
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Investments
6
Other
7
Expenditure
Raising funds
8
Charitable activities
9
Other costs
10
Net income before investment gains
Gains / (losses) on investments 15 / 17
Net income
Transfers between funds
22 / 23
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
294,626
57,774 352,400
418,858
94,893
- 94,893
66,516
9,006
- 9,006
12,419
53,708
- 53,708
49,270
66,456
- 66,456
62,038
518,690
57,774
576,464
609,101
10,915
- 10,915 9,665
580,081
72,615 652,696
635,186
24,947
- 24,947
20,935
615,944
72,615 688,559
665,786
(97,254) (14,841) (112,095) (56,685)
24,769
205,043 229,812
92,981
(72,485)
190,202 117,717
36,296
-
-
-
-
(72,485)
190,202 117,717
36,296
326,066 3,463,745
3,789,811 3,753,515
253,581 3,653,947
3,907,528 3,789,811

Notes 1 - 28 on pages 15 - 35 form an integral part of these accounts

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
14
Investments
15
Current Assets
Stock
Debtors
16
Investments
17
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts due within one year
18
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts due after one year
19
Total Net Assets
The Funds of the Charity
Restricted
22
Unrestricted
23
Total Funds		 2023
2022
£
£
2,311,828 2,355,448
1,525,000 1,331,000
3,836,828 3,686,448
920 260
66,477
32,951
320,812 285,000
262,757 347,039
650,967 665,250
(140,267)
(41,887)
510,700 623,363
4,347,528 4,309,811
(440,000)
(520,000)
3,907,528 3,789,811
3,653,947 3,463,745
253,581 326,066
3,907,528 3,789,811

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on: 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Reverend S Taylor Mr M Lambert Rector Treasurer

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) CASH FLOW STATEMENT AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities
27
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest & rents from investments
Sale / (purchase) of investments
Purchase of fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of borrowing
Net cash used in financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 Jan 2023
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 Dec 2023
42,793
-
-		 2023
£
(127,075)





42,793


-		 41,353
(10,000)
(10,543)		 2022
£
(44,140)

20,811
(15,000)
-
(15,000)




(84,282)
347,039		 (38,329)
385,368
262,757 347,039

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investment properties and current asset investments which are included at market value.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency, and amounts have been rounded to the nearest pound.

The charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102 and is unincorporated.

1.2

Going Concern

The PCC has assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and has considered possible events or circumstances that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. Particularly on account of a continuing broad base of voluntary giving, the available reserves and the ability to manage expenditure in line with any future variation in income, the going concern basis is still considered appropriate. In addition, considering the formation of Godalming Minster with effect from 1[st] January 2024, the PCC has also considered the 2024 budget and financial position and future plans across all 3 former parishes and determined that the merger does not affect the appropriateness of the going concern basis.

1.3 Income

Receipt of a legacy, in whole or part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor’s intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.4 Resources Expended

All expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis inclusive of VAT.

1.5 Corporation Tax

The charity is exempt from corporation tax according to schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011.

1.6

Support Costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly relate to raising funds or charitable activities. These costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the charity on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly whilst others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.

1.7

Donated Services and Goods

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

In accordance with the Charities SORP, the services of volunteers are not reflected in the Statement of Financial Activities as their donated time is not quantifiable.

1.8 Fixed Assets

Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property is not reported within these financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. No cost or value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the church wardens on trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers them to be inalienable property. All expenditure on consecrated buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Freehold properties

Freehold properties held for use by the PCC with a value linked loan are stated at deemed cost. The Trustees deem the residual value to be at least equal to cost. Therefore, no depreciation is charged.

Other freehold properties held for use by the PCC are stated at cost. The non-land cost is depreciated over 10 years on a straight line basis.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.8 Fixed Assets (cont.)

Office equipment and fixtures and fittings

Individual items with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off on purchase.

Office equipment used by the PCC, and fixtures and fittings in its properties, are depreciated so as to spread the cost of each asset, less its estimated residual value, over its expected useful life of 4 years.

1.9 Investment Properties

All Investment properties are included in the accounts on an open market basis as estimated by the trustees.

Unrealised gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.10 Stock

Stock is trading stock held by the Café and is recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

1.11 Debtors

Other debtors are recorded at settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amounts prepaid at the balance sheet date.

1.12 Current Asset Investments

Investments are recognised initially at cost, which is the transaction price less transaction costs. Subsequently, the investments are included at closing mid-market value at the balance sheet date. Any gain or loss is taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.13 Cash at Bank and in Hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.14 Creditors

Trade and other creditors are recognised when the charity has a present obligation resulting from past events and can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amounts.

1.15 Public Benefit Concessionary Loans

Interest free loans were generously provided by some church members to facilitate the Old Rectory project. These loans have not been discounted per FRS 102 section 13 and 14.

1.16 Financial Instruments

The charity has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

1.17 Pensions

The PCC operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year they are payable. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the PCC in an independently administered fund. The pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity in the year.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.18 Funds

Unrestricted Funds

Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and that are available for application to the general purposes of the PCC. They include Designated Funds earmarked by the PCC for a particular purpose. The PCC has five Designated Funds; the Operational Reserve Fund, The Bridge (magazine) Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Yew Tree Café Fund and the Minster Fund. Note 23 describes the funds and their purposes.

Restricted Funds

Restricted funds are funds of the PCC that are subject to restrictions on their use imposed by the donor, that is, they are funds given for a specific purpose and the PCC cannot use them to meet its general purposes. Note 22 describes the funds and their purposes. The balance on the restricted funds for capital items at the year end is at least equal to the net book value in the accounts.

2. JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows:

Determination of values of investment property

The trustees review the valuation of each of the investment properties at the end of each year based on their knowledge of the market and house sales in and around the year from internet research, with validation by local estate agents with knowledge of the market from time to time. If the trustees’ valuation is inaccurate then the valuation of investment property in the financial statements will be misstated. The valuation basis of each property is described in Note 15.

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3. Donations and Legacies

3. Donations and Legacies
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds £ Funds £ 2023 £ 2022 £
Incoming resources from donors
Planned giving Gift Aid 174,763 - 174,763 185,430
Tax recoverable - Planned
 43,691 - 43,691 46,900
Planned giving non Gift Aid
 36,295 - 36,295 39,658
Sundry donations 6,605 - 6,605 7,172
Tax recoverable - Sundry
 1,225 - 1,225 1,630
Collections 1,813 - 1,813 72
Special Collections
 - 3,707 3,707 7,549
Tax recoverable - Other
 18 456 474 1,427
Directed gifts
 1,217 - 1,217 1,507
Word and Worship
 - 21,173 21,173 22,089
Old Rectory
 - 20,608 20,608 39,230
Reordering
 - - - 3,750
Youth Fund
 - 4,950 4,950 4,950
Church Family Support Fund
 - 6,881 6,881 5,943
Café project
 - - - 18,707
Minster project
 25,000 - 25,000 30,000
Grant income
 1,000 - 1,000 1,844
291,626 57,774 349,400 417,858
Legacy income
 3,000 - 3,000 1,000
294,626 57,774 352,400 418,858

Included in 2022 was £103,328 of restricted income.

4. Charitable Activities

Charitable Activities
Older Persons activities
Youth & Children activities
The Bridge magazine
Nexus
Yew Tree Café		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
733
- 733 459
1,552
- 1,552 1,903
9,483
- 9,483 8,092
1,783
- 1,783 1,761
81,342
- 81,342 54,301
94,893
- 94,893 66,516

All income from charitable activities was unrestricted in 2022.

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5. Other Trading Activities

er Trading Activities
PCC fees and services
Facilities use		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
8,844 - 8,844 12,089
162 - 162 330
9,006 - 9,006 12,419

All income from other trading activities was unrestricted in 2022.

6. Income from Investments

Bank interest:
Short term deposit accounts
Rents:
34 High Ridge
Church Cottage
School House		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
4,688 - 4,688 1,720
10,666 - 10,666 13,500
16,500 - 16,500 15,800
21,855 - 21,855 18,250
53,708 - 53,708 49,270

All investment income in 2022 was unrestricted.

7. Other Ordinary Incoming Resources

Other income
Hambledon		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
1,789 - 1,789 1,289
64,668 - 64,668 60,749
66,456 - 66,456 62,038

All Other Ordinary Incoming Resources in 2022 was unrestricted.

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8. Raising Funds
Investment property costs		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
10,915
- 10,915 9,665
10,915
- 10,915 9,665

All costs for raising funds in 2022 were unrestricted.

9. Charitable Activities

9. Charitable Activities
Grants
Outward giving
Church Family Support Fund grants
Special collections
Directed gifts		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
13,670 - 13,670 10,540
- 6,450 6,450 7,650
- 5,608 5,608 6,438
13,670 12,058 25,728 24,628
1,217 - 1,217 1,255
14,887 12,058 26,945 25,883

Included in 2022 are grants from restricted funds of £14,088. Details of grants made to institutions in the year are set out in Note 11.

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Ministry
Parish share
Churches Together
Clergy expenses
Rectory costs
Clergy fees
Hambledon clergy
Service costs
Word & Worship
Youth & children ministry
Older persons & befriending ministry
Pastoral
Evangelism
Other ministry
Minster		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
109,596 - 109,596 109,330
960 - 960 960
1,514 - 1,514 2,148
3,314 - 3,314 2,051
4,954 - 4,954 4,876
38,098 - 38,098 38,970
8,419 - 8,419 8,093
- 729 729 11,808
73,549 - 73,549 54,154
18,415 - 18,415 17,489
358 - 358 556
1,162 - 1,162 1,157
3,480 - 3,480 4,255
46,921 - 46,921 211
310,739 729 311,468 256,056

Included in 2022 are payments from restricted funds of £11,808.

Training
Training
Parish Activities
Youth & children activities
The Bridge magazine
Nexus
Yew Tree Café operations
Café depreciation
2,828
- 2,828 1,287
583 - 583 574
9,321 - 9,321 8,696
701 - 701 780
92,784 - 92,784 62,529
2,904 - 2,904 2,614
106,292
- 106,292 75,192

All payments for training and parish activities in 2022 were from unrestricted funds.

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Property Costs
Church running costs
Church maintenance
Upkeep of churchyard
Re-ordering
Quinquennial
Old Rectory running costs
Depreciation Old Rectory
Old Rectory project
Café project
Loan interest Phillips Close
Phillips Close running costs		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
22,810
-
22,810 14,855
1,641
- 1,641 6,140
5,779
- 5,779 3,614
-
13,522
13,522 8,143
-
-
- 1,059
12,644
-
12,644 8,329
-
38,333
38,333 38,333
- 7,973 7,973 -
-
-
- 107,115
8,128
- 8,128 7,443
10,657
-
10,657 7,377
61,660
59,828 121,488 202,409
Included in 2022 are payments from restricted funds of £153,592. Included in 2022 are payments from restricted funds of £153,592. Included in 2022 are payments from restricted funds of £153,592.
Support Costs
General administrative costs
 28,915 -
 28,915 24,279
Administration salaries
 54,265 -
 54,265 49,586
Depreciation
 494 - 494
494
83,674 - 83,674 74,359
All support costs relate to charitable activities (2022 - all relate to charitable activities from unrestricted funds)
Total Charitable Activities Expenditure
 580,081 72,615 652,696 635,186

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10. Other Costs

0. Other Costs
Audit fees
Audit fees - prior year underaccrual
Accountancy & payroll
Bank charges		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds £
Funds £
2023 £
2022 £
12,000 -
12,000 10,000
2,012 - 2,012
302
9,820 - 9,820
9,469
1,115 - 1,115
1,164
24,947
- 24,947 20,935

All 'other costs' for 2022 were from unrestricted funds. Other costs relate to the governance costs of the charity.

11. Grants in Year

rants in Year
Grants to organisations in Year
Warehouse Christian Trust
Busbridge Junior School
Trinity Trust
Salvador Childrens Trust
Nazareth Way
Mechanics for Africa
Milford Hospital
A Rocha UK
Bible Society
CPAS
Five Talents UK
Guildford Besom
Open Doors
Tearfund
Sanctuary Foundation
Citizens Advice
Smaller donations < £100
CFSF grants to Individuals		 Total
2023
£
3,881
2,000
2,000
1,778
1,390
1,300
800
750
750
750
750
750
750
750
500
200
180
19,278
6,450
25,728

Included in the grant to the Warehouse Christian Trust is £2,530 from the 2022 Christmas Appeal.

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12. Staff Costs

ff Costs
Wages and Salaries
Employer National Insurance costs
Employer pension costs		 2023 £
2022 £
£
£
172,259
157,875
6,490
4,840
4,785
3,865
183,535
166,580

These costs include the youth minister, youth and children's workers, seniors ministry leader, administrative staff and café paid staff.

The average number of full and part-time staff during the year was 10 (2022 - 11).

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2022 - None).

13. PCC Members' Remuneration

The PCC members did not receive any remuneration in the year (2022 - None).

PCC members expenses of £3,515 (2022 - £9,580 ) were reimbursed in the year.

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14. Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
Additions
(Writedown)
At 31 December 2023
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
(Writedown)
Charge in year
At 31 December 2023
Net Book Values
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2023		 Freehold
Office/Other
Fixtures &
Properties
equipment
Fittings
Total
£
£
£
£
2,514,590 26,498
13,941 2,555,029
- -
-
-
- - (2,323) (2,323)
2,514,590 26,498
11,617 2,552,706
171,210 25,757
2,614 199,581
(436)
(436)
38,333 494
2,904 41,732
209,544 26,251
5,083 240,877
2,343,380 741
11,327 2,355,448
2,305,046 247
6,535 2,311,828

Fixtures and Fittings are café fittings and equipment, written down in 2023 for VAT now reclaimable.

Freehold Properties

The property at 14 Phillips Close was purchased in 1991 for occupation by assistant clergy for £102,000 plus incidental costs with assistance of a value linked loan of £102,000 from the Church Commissioners. In 2016 the church adopted FRS102 and therefore began to carry 14 Philips Close at a deemed cost of £440,000. The value linked loan is repayable either when the house is sold or ceases to be occupied by a licensed person. The terms of the value linked loan are such that the amount due to the Church Commissioners represents a fixed percentage of 100% of the value of the property. Interest is charged by the Church Commissioners at 3% per annum on the amount originally borrowed, the rate rising annually in line with increases in the retail price index and in 2023 was 7.97%. For 2023 the total interest paid on this value linked loan was £8,128.

The freehold properties are held within the Restricted Property Fund.

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15. Investment Properties

erties
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
Transfers in
Revaluation in year
At 31 December 2023		 2023
2022
£
£
1,331,000
1,210,000
-
-
194,000
121,000
1,525,000
1,331,000

The market value of investment properties has been increased by 15% on average at December 2023.

The property at 34 High Ridge was valued by the trustees at £475,000 in December 2023 with advice from Grantley Estate Agents based on current market conditions. The historic cost of this property is £83,950.

School House was valued by the trustees at £550,000 in December 2023 with advice from Grantley Estate Agents based on current market conditions. The historic cost of this property is £400.

Church Cottage was valued by the trustees at £500,000 in December 2023 with advice from Grantley Estate Agents based on current market conditions. The historic cost of this property is £75,492.

The investment properties are held within the Restricted Property Fund.

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16. Debtors

Amounts receivable within one year
Gift Aid recoverable
Prepayments & accrued income
Other debtors
17. Current Asset Investments
Market value at 1 January 2023
Additions / (Disposals)
Unrealised Gain / (Loss) in year
At 31 December 2023
The cost of investments is £201,028 (2022 - £201,028)
18. Creditors Falling Due Within One Year
Trade creditors
Accruals
Taxation and Social Security
Other creditors
Old Rectory Project loan
At 31 December 2023		 2023
2022
£
£
13,171 14,288
1,899 555
51,408 18,108
66,477 32,951
2023
2022
£
£
285,000 303,020
- 10,000
35,812 (28,019)
320,812 285,000
2023
2022
£
£
9,695 9,810
46,469 24,114
(146)
2,025
4,249 5,938
80,000 -
140,267 41,887

The Old Rectory Project loan is held within the Old Rectory Restricted fund.

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19. Creditors Falling Due After More than One Year

ue After More than One Year
Church Commissioners Equity Loan
Old Rectory Project loan
At 31 December 2023		 2023
2022
£
£
440,000
440,000
-
80,000
440,000
520,000

The Church Commissioners loan is not due until 14 Phillips Close is sold and matches the asset value. Interest is payable at 3% per annum on the amount originally borrowed, this rate rising annually in line with increases in the retail price index and in 2023 was 7.97%.

20. Old Rectory Project Loan

oan
Due within one year
Due between two and five years
At 31 December 2023		 2023
2022
£
£
80,000
-
-
80,000
80,000
80,000

The loans have been provided on an interest free basis. The remaining £80,000 is due for repayment in December 2024. The Old Rectory Project loan is held within the Old Rectory Restricted fund.

21. Retirement Benefit Schemes

Defined Contribution Schemes

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund.

The charge to profit or loss in respect of employer contributions to the scheme was £4,785 (2022 - £3,865).

At the year end, no contributions were outstanding (2022 - £nil).

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22. Restricted Funds

22. Restricted Funds
Property Fund
Church Family Support Fund
Prime Time Fund
Word and Worship
Youth and Children
Old Rectory Project
Re-ordering Project
Staniford Children Fund
Special Collections Fund
Total Restricted Funds		 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers In
/ (Out)
Unrealised
gains
31 December
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
3,234,380
-
(38,333)
-
194,000 3,390,046
66,039
6,881
(6,450)
-
7,032
73,502
2,104
-
-
-
- 2,104
38,026
21,173
(729)
-
2,182
60,652
30,199
4,950
-
-
-
35,149
32,843
20,608
(7,973)
-
-
45,478
43,100
-
(13,522)
-
-
29,578
14,553
-
-
-
1,829
16,382
2,500
4,163
(5,608)
-
- 1,055
3,463,745
57,774
(72,615)
-
205,043 3,653,947

Restricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2022

Property Fund
Church Family Support Fund
Prime Time Fund
Word and Worship
Youth and Children
Old Rectory Project
Re-ordering Project
Staniford Children Fund
Special Collections Fund
Café project
Total Restricted Funds		 1 January
2022
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers In
/ (Out)
Unrealised
gains/(losses)
31 December
2022
£
£
£
£
£
£
3,151,713
-
(38,333)
-
121,000 3,234,380
72,651
5,943
(7,650)
-
(4,905)
66,039
2,105
-
-
-
- 2,104
29,498
22,089
(11,808)
-
(1,753)
38,026
25,249
4,950
-
-
-
30,199
87,961
39,230
-
(94,349)
-
32,843
47,494
3,750
(8,143)
-
-
43,100
16,022
-
-
-
(1,469)
14,553
279
8,659
(6,438)
-
- 2,500
8,001
18,707 (107,115)
80,408
-
0
3,440,973
103,328(179,487)
(13,941)
112,873 3,463,745

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22. RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued)

  1. The Property Fund - the PCC's properties are held by this fund. 34 High Ridge is currently vacant with refurbishment plans being developed. Church Cottage and School House are currently let. The income from the properties, when let, is not restricted. The Old Rectory was purchased in 2018 and transferred into the Property Fund.

  2. The Church Family Support Fund holds funds received to support those in need, as agreed by the Stewards.

  3. The Special Collections Fund holds funds raised for specific purposes, and are paid out as grants to the nominated organisations (see Note 11)

  4. The Prime Time Fund holds funds received for the activities of Prime Time, the older persons ministry.

  5. The Staniford Children Fund holds funds received for the children of the late Lisa Staniford to provide financial support and assistance for their education and wellbeing.

  6. The Word and Worship Ministry Fund holds donations specifically provided to fund the cost of a worship leader, along with contributions towards the word and worship ministry costs.

  7. The Old Rectory Fund relates to monies raised for the purchase of the former church rectory, its conversion for use as an office / community centre, and related projects. The related projects are principally conversion of Church Cottage (the former office) to residential use as an Investment Property and refurbishment of the Church Centre as a Café, which was completed in 2022. Purchase of the Old Rectory was completed in 2018 and the asset transferred to Tangible Fixed Assets.

  8. The Re-Ordering Project holds funds given for the removal of pews from, installation of a wooden floor, and related upgrading work in the main church. Phase 1 of this project was completed in 2019, and further work was done in the following years, although somewhat delayed on account of Covid-19. The work is now largely complete.

  9. The Youth and Children Work Fund holds monies given specifically for projects to support work with young people.

  10. The Café Project Fund held funds given specifically for the refurbishment of the Centre as a Café serving the congregation and local community. The Yew Tree Café opened in March 2022.

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23. Unrestricted Funds

Designated Funds
Operational Reserve
The Bridge magazine
Nexus
Yew Tree Café
Minster
General Fund
Total Unrestricted Funds		 1 January
2023
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers In /
(Out)
Unrealised
gains
31 December
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
138,788
-
-
-
17,440
156,227
559
9,483
(9,321)
-
-
721
1,110
1,783
(1,921)
(100)
-
872
11,327
81,342
(95,688)
9,617
-
6,598
29,790
25,000
(46,921)
-
-
7,869
181,573
117,608
(153,850)
9,517
17,440
172,287
144,493
401,082
(462,093)
(9,517)
7,329
81,294
326,066
518,690
(615,943)
-
24,769
253,581

The Yew Tree Café operating deficit of £9,617 (2022: £8,228) has been covered by a transfer from General Funds.

Unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 December 2022

Designated Funds
Operational Reserve
The Bridge magazine
Nexus
Yew Tree Café
Minster
General Fund
Total Unrestricted Funds		 1 January
2022
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers In /
(Out)
Unrealised
(losses)
31 December
2022
£
£
£
£
£
£
152,794
-
-
-
(14,006)
138,788
1,164
8,092
(8,696)
-
-
559
1,168
1,761
(1,820)
-
-
1,110
-
54,301
(65,143)
22,169
-
11,327
-
30,000
(211)
-
-
29,790
155,126
94,154
(75,869)
22,169
(14,006)
181,573
157,416
411,619
(410,430)
(8,228)
(5,886)
144,493
312,542
505,773
(486,299)
13,941
(19,892)
326,066

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

23. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS (continued)

  1. The Operational Reserve Fund holds funds to ensure that unrestricted expenditure can be met if there is a fall in income.

  2. The Bridge Fund holds funds received for the publication of "The Bridge" magazine, published 6 times per year. Income and expenses for The Bridge are shown separately in notes 4 and 9 respectively.

  3. The Nexus Fund holds funds raised for the group’s activities as well as grants to its chosen charities. The group raised £750 with its 2023 Christmas Quiz, awarded to the Friends of Milford Hospital.

  4. The Yew Tree Café Fund holds the operating assets of the café which opened in March 2022. The café’s revenue has continued to increase in 2023, and along with the Bridge revenue, the church passed the VAT threshold in October. The deficit in 2023 was £14,346 after depreciation.

  5. The Minster Fund holds grants from Guildford Diocese in order to further the Minster merger in 2023. The first £30,000 was received and included in the 2022 financial statements.

24. Analysis of Net Assets between Funds

Restricted Funds
Property Fund

Church Family Support Fund
Prime Time Fund
Word and Worship
Youth and Children
Old Rectory Project
Re-ordering Project
Staniford Children Fund
Special Collections Fund
Total Restricted Funds

Unrestricted Funds

Total Funds
 Net
Liabilities
Total
Fixed
current
over one 31 December
assets
assets
year
2023
£
£
£
£
3,830,046
(440,000)
3,390,046
73,502
73,502
2,104
2,104
60,652
60,652
35,149
35,149
45,478
- 45,478
29,578
29,578
16,382
16,382
1,055
1,055
3,830,046 263,900 (440,000)
3,653,947
6,782 246,800
253,581
3,836,828 510,700(440,000)
3,907,528

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

24. Analysis of Net Assets between Funds - 2022

Restricted Funds
Property Fund
Church Family Support Fund
Prime Time Fund
Word and Worship
Youth and Children Work
Old Rectory Project
Re-ordering Project
Staniford Children Fund
Special Collections Fund
Café Project
Total Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds		 Net
Liabilities
Total
Fixed
current
over one 31 December
assets
assets
year
2022
£
£
£
£
3,674,380
(440,000)
3,234,380
66,039
66,039
2,104
2,104
38,026
38,026
30,199
30,199
112,843 (80,000)
32,843
43,100
43,100
14,553
14,553
2,500
2,500
0
0
3,674,380 309,365 (520,000)
3,463,745
12,068 313,998
326,066
3,686,448 623,363(520,000)
3,789,811

25. Operating Leases

Lessee

The charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Due within one year
Due between one and five years		 2023
2022
£
£
1,321
1,321
660
1,981
1,981
3,302

Lessor

The charity was due minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases of investment properties, which fall due as follows:

Due within one year 2023
2022
£
£
18,500
11,975
18,500
11,975

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF GODALMING MINSTER (FORMERLY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUSBRIDGE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

26. Related Party Transactions

During the year 21 (2022 - 19) trustees gave a total of £63,425 (2022 - £57,601) in donations to the church. Jacob Taylor, son of Simon Taylor (Rector), continued to provide audio visual services under contract. Luke Taylor, son of Simon Taylor (Rector), was contracted for services in a temporary capacity in the Café on occasion. Catherine Garner, wife of Christopher Garner (trustee), continued to be employed as Administrator. David Brockman, editor of The Bridge magazine, became a trustee from May 2023. Amounts paid under these contracts during 2023 amounted to £18,472.

None of the key management personnel is remunerated by the charity: the Rector and Associate Minister are remunerated by the Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.

27. Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Reconciliation of net income / expenditure to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income for the reporting period
Adjustments for:
Depreciation / writedown
Losses / (gains) on investments
Interest & rents from investments
Decrease / (increase) in stock
Decrease / (increase) in debtors
(Decrease) / increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operating activities
28. Analysis of change in Net Cash
Cash at bank and in hand
Loans falling due within one year
Loans falling due after one year
Excludes Church Commissioners loan linked to
Cash at bank and in hand
Loans falling due within one year
Loans falling due after one year *


2023
2022
£
£
117,717
36,296
43,620
41,441
(229,812)
(92,981)
(42,793)
(41,353)
(660)
(260)
(33,526)
(2,271)
18,380
14,988
(127,075)
(44,140)
As at 1
As at 31
Jan 2023
Cashflow
Dec 2023
£
£
£
347,039
(84,282)
262,757
-
(80,000)
(80,000)
(80,000)
80,000
-
267,039
(84,282)
182,757
potential asset sale at estimated value of £440,000
As at 1
As at 31
Jan 2022
Cashflow
Dec 2022
£
£
£
385,368
(38,329)
347,039
(7,500)
7,500
-
(87,500)
7,500
(80,000)
290,368
(23,329)
267,039