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Rector:

The Reverend Canon Nicholas Aiken The Rectory Aviary Road Pyrford Woking GU22 8TH

Parish Office:

The Church of the Good Shepherd Coldharbour Road Pyrford Woking GU22 8SP

for the year ending 31 December 2023

Wisley Church Wisley Lane Wisley Surrey GU23 6QL

The Church of the Good Shepherd Coldharbour Road Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8SP

Bankers:

HSBC 6 Commercial Way Woking GU21 6EZ

Independent Examiner:

Graham Norton 2 Patterdale Coldharbour Road West Byfleet KT14 6JN

St. Nicholas’

Church Church Hill Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8XH

Registered charity number: 1128605

Reports and Accounts 2023

Wisley with Pyrford PCC

CONTENTS

STATUTORY DISCLOSURES ......................................................................................................... 3 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT FOR 2023 ................................................................................................. 6 REPORT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEANERY SYNOD ............................................ 9 WORSHIP AND PRAYER NETWORK .......................................................................................... 11 CHURCHYARD AND GARDENS .................................................................................................. 13 DISCIPLESHIP NETWORK ............................................................................................................ 14 PASTORAL CARE ........................................................................................................................... 18 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NETWORK ................................................................................. 21 BUILDING COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................ 25 OUTREACH SUPPORT ................................................................................................................. 26 FINANCE REVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 28 PARISH BUDGET FOR 2024 ......................................................................................................... 31 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT ....................................................................... 32 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................ 33 BALANCE SHEET ........................................................................................................................... 34 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................................ 35 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT .................................................................................... 45

STATUTORY DISCLOSURES

MEMBERSHIP OF THE PCC - 2023:

Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

P arochial Church Council as from April 2023 Annual Meeting

Clergy Clergy
*# Reverend Canon Nicholas Aiken Rector Reverend Canon Nicholas Aiken Rector
Reverend Diane Davidson OLM
Churchwardens
# Matthew Ryan Church of the Good Shepherd–elected 2023
# Sarah Daly Church of the Good Shepherd–elected 2023
# Andy Pearce St Nicholas’Church–elected 2023
# Pauline Langfield Wisley Church–elected 2023
Deanery Synod Members- Elected To:
Camilla Nicholls-Wilson 2026
Vacant 1
Vacant 2
Vacant 3
Vacant 4
Lay Members- Elected To:
Penny Hoskyn 2025
Suzanne Lees-Smith 2025
Anthony Bligh 2026
# Jeremy Gidman 2026
Les Smith 2026
# Claire Williams 2026
Vacant 1
Vacant 2
Vacant 3
Vacant 4
Co-opted Members
# Claire Clough Honorary Treasurer
# Roger Allen Honorary Secretary

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PARISH OF WISLEY WITH PYRFORD

Parochial Church Council as from 25[th] April 2022 Annual Meeting

Clergy Clergy
#* Reverend Nicholas Aiken Rector
Reverend Mark Potter Curate
Reverend Diane Davidson OLM
Churchwardens
# Matthew Ryan Church of the Good Shepherd–elected 2021
# Sarah Daly Church of the Good Shepherd–elected 2022
# Andy Pearce St Nicholas’Church–elected 2019
# Pauline Langfield Wisley Church–elected 2020
Deanery Synod Members- Elected To:
Chris Newell 2023
Camilla Nicholls-Wilson 2026
Vacant–1
Vacant–2
Vacant–3
Lay Members- Elected To:
# Claire Clough 2023 (also Honorary Treasurer)
Anthony Bligh 2023
James Fife 2023
# Jeremy Gidman 2023
# Claire Williams 2023
Mike Brown 2025
Penny Hoskyn 2025
Suzanne Lees-Smith 2025
Vacant–1
Vacant–2
Vacant–3
Vacant–4
Co-opted Members
# Claire Clough Honorary Treasurer
# Steve Chalkley Honorary Secretary

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STANDING & FINANCE COMMITTEE

This is the only committee required by law, which meets bi-monthly to transact the business of the PCC, subject to any delegated responsibilities made by the PCC.

BUILDING COMMITTEE

This committee attends to matters relating to the stewardship of church buildings, contents, churchyards, The Old School Room and Church House.

CHARITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE

The committee meets regularly, under the chairmanship of Robert Hewitt, to monitor and review the charities we support.

In addition, there are other ad hoc committees to handle Gardens & Churchyard issues and Youth work.

CHURCH STAFF

At the end of the year, the parish employed a full-time Children & Families Minister, a full-time Youth Minister, a part-time Parish Operations manager, a part-time Halls and Facilities manager, two part-time secretaries and a part-time receptionist in the Parish Office. We also employed a part-time caretaker who assists with general maintenance at the Church of the Good Shepherd. In addition, honoraria are paid to the Rector’s wife for secretarial help.

CHURCH ATTENDANCE

There were 381 names on our Electoral Roll at the last Annual Meeting in April 2023 of whom 149 lived outside the parish.

We are up to an average of 193 people attending our three churches every week, and an additional average of 94 people watch our online Good Shepherd Sunday service.

During the year there were 3 weddings, 25 funerals (of which 19 had formal services in the parish) plus 17 interment of ashes and 11 baptisms.

SAFEGUARDING

We were set up with the Diocesan Parish Dashboard scheme to aid recording our activities and fulfilling our responsibilities as laid out in the Church of England National safeguarding policies and practices approved by the House of Bishops.

This year many church members undertook online and in person safeguarding training: basic; foundation; raising awareness of domestic abuse. A number also undertook the safer recruitment training and safeguarding leadership required due to their position on PCC, in the pastoral care team, those volunteering with children and youth.

The PCC have received regular updates from the safeguarding officers and the team have been working away doing DBS checks. We put a link to our team and statement onto our Parish Website and Church noticeboards. We are aware that the importance of being open and active in this area is vital for us as a church community often working with those who are vulnerable in many ways.

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT FOR 2023

BY THE RECTOR, THE REVEREND CANON NICHOLAS AIKEN, B.A., M.A.

As we look at 2023, we have a profound sense of gratitude to so many people who give their time and commitment to the incredible diversity of activities that go on in and out of our parish.

Over the past year the Ministry Team, those who are ordained, our Licensed Lay Ministers and our great team of Occasional Preachers, have made their wonderful contribution to the worship that goes on at our three churches week by week. We are very grateful to them for all their significant contributions.

Our four Church Wardens, at our three churches, continue with their great commitment of running the parish, and maintaining the three churches. We are extremely grateful for their dedication and practical hands-on support.

Our team of Pastoral Assistants continue the vital, and often unseen work, of caring for so many members of the parish and showing real practical concern with many folk who at times just need some help and support, both of which can make all the difference. We need to thank Janet Jarrett who retired from heading up the team and co-ordinating the work of the Pastoral Assistants. Janet has done an amazing job for many years, and we are extremely grateful for all that she has accomplished.

Our Home Group Leaders have continued to nurture, encourage, and coordinate our variety of Home Groups, which are a great source of friendship and encouragement.

Our PCC Members have made a huge contribution towards the running of the parish. We are grateful to Roger Allen who was PCC Secretary for several years. Roger had to retire due to ill health and at the end of the year, sadly died. Roger also acted as Treasurer for Pyrford Charities, and we are very thankful for all his contributions.

Our close links with Pyrford Primary School continue to flourish with the links as close as ever. We go to the school every Friday to do assemblies and the school comes to the Good Shepherd for special events and their end of term service. We are very fortunate that Julia Lamaison is the Chair of Governors.

Despite the challenges post Covid, and with many volunteers retiring, the Coffee Shop continues to function on a regular basis on Friday mornings during term time. We are very grateful to the amazing team of helpers who make it happen, serving the community and dealing with the large number of people they cater for each week.

The Parish Magazine , which is of a very high quality, continues under the editorship of Eldon Sandys, who has for many years tirelessly worked to produce an interesting and encouraging monthly edition. It is an important means of communication between the church and the wider community.

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Our thanks go to the Flower Team of the three churches. We are very grateful for their artistic contributions that brighten and add to the attraction of our beautiful churches. Particular thanks go to the team at St. Nicholas’ who retired after many years at the end of 2023.

The Curry Night continues to thrive and makes a valuable contribution to the ministry amongst men in the parish. They continue to have an interesting selection of speakers who do a great deal to encourage the Christian commitments amongst the men in the parish. The team that runs the Curry Night does a fantastic job.

God’s Girls continue to blossom and thrive under the leadership of Miranda Brockman. They have very good speakers and offer real Christian encouragement to the women in the parish. The group continues to be a source of friendship and enjoyable contributions.

Down Memory Lane, which Caroline Oldroyd initiated, continues to be a valuable act of worship, and makes connections with so many elderly folk in the parish. It is well attended and has a great team of supporters who help with the refreshments/transport and who create a very friendly and supportive occasion for the many people who attend, who often can’t make a Sunday service.

The Newark Group over the past year has been another successful parish group which attracts large numbers of men, many of whom aren’t church members. It provides a great source of connection and engagement and continues to be a very successful programme under Peter Austin and the committee, with catering provided by Margaret Wingham.

Barbara Roddy has also done a great job, for which we are very grateful, in leading the Women’s Forum. All their activities, that happen monthly, provide an enjoyable meeting place for ladies of the parish.

We are also grateful to Suzanne and Anthony for their leading of all the groups for children, young people and families. The successful groups that have emerged are the ones that happen during the week. While we have great challenges with attracting young people on a Sunday morning, the other events such as the Holiday Clubs are extremely popular and very successful. Suzanne and Anthony do superb work and for that we are very grateful.

We are very grateful to Meal-Makers and all the practical care they exhibit and support for those who are maybe going through challenging times. Making a meal is just a very genuine and helpful way of supporting folk.

You will read the Building Committee Report and we appreciate the significant work that they do to maintain and look after our three significant church buildings.

We are very fortunate in that we have an amazing array of vocal and instrumental talent in the parish which supports our worship week by week. We have the regular team of organists who play at Wisley and St. Nicholas’ and a fantastic group each week who lead the musical worship at the Good Shepherd and do so with incredible skill, enthusiasm and commitment. We appreciate Melanie Cook who coordinates all of that and makes it happen.

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Every month an amazing team have now been providing Sunday Lunches for parishioners who often would be home alone or who value the opportunity to have lunch with friends. This has been a very worthwhile, successful and greatly appreciated monthly event with up to 50 people attending. I know how much this is valued by those who regularly attend, and it is just another example of the amazing work that goes on in the parish. We are very grateful for the hard-working team of cooks and servers who make this possible.

This year we saw again another highly successful and very enjoyable Shepherds Market which Ed Brockman has now led over the last 10 years. 2023 was his final year to organise this event and we greatly appreciate the huge amount of time, effort and the significant amount of money he has helped raise through the success of the Shepherds Market.

And finally, our thanks to Linda, Carol, Nicki, Sarah, Dannii, Kerry and Annette for the wonderful work they do in the Parish Office. The Parish Office has become a crucial hub in running the parish and sorting out the endless day to day important things which keep our parish and its three churches humming along. We could not function without them, and we are deeply appreciative of the warm and friendly way which they keep the church and the parish going. Without them things would grind to a halt within a matter of hours!

The Reverend Canon Nicholas Aiken March 2024

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REPORT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEANERY SYNOD

BY CAMILLA NICHOLLS-WILSON

There are three meetings held in a year, comprising lay and clergy representatives from all the churches in Woking Deanery. Below is a brief summary of the topics discussed during 2023.

February 2023 Meeting was actually held over Zoom on 31/01/2023

The Topic was ‘Connecting with the needs of our parishes’ led by Rev. Mark Wallace, Vicar of St Mary of Bethany, Woking and Area Dean for Woking . In addition to a guest speaker, there were contributions from various local churches, as listed below.

May 2023 Meeting was held at Christchurch, Woking

The meeting was well supported by members of our congregation, so we were able to engage in the Small Groups Workshop effectively.

The meeting was led by Richard Lloyd, Head of the Diocesan Mission Enabler Team . The context and discussion basis was, as a result of The Deanery completing The Parish Needs Process, the principle role of which is to give direction on vision, mission and ministry. The aim is to help parishes think strategically about where to grow and invest. The output is a church development plan: three priority areas and specific action points. For 83% of churches in our Deanery, developing small group ministry was a priority area.

The definition of ‘a small group’ is - a group who meet regularly, usually in a home. The purpose is to help people grow in faith and take their next steps in discipleship. The audience broke off into parishes to discuss how this initiative could be integrated into current parish life.

After public feedback, Richard Lloyd then shared the 6Ws model as an effective small group approach to growing disciples; this should work across all church contexts. These are Welcome; Worship; Word; Wait; Witness; Weigh. If anyone would like further amplification, then please do not hesitate to ask.

October Meeting at All Saints, Woodham

The topic was Resourcing our Churches given by Rev. Dr. John Valentine, Dean of the Local Ministry Programme in Guildford Diocese.

Rev. Valentine gave an explanation of the Diocese’s new lay training plan and how it could benefit every parish in the Diocese.

Local Ministry Programme is seeking to be a partnership with parishes. Currently the programme is diversifying (going through reformatting/rebranding). They are planning to become part of a

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theological college covering three dioceses. The new programme will include Licensed training, Lay ministry training and Theology teaching and is aiming to offer more relevancy through a sense of partnership with local churches.

In the business section of the meeting we were informed that All Saints, New Haw had become a United Benefice with St John’s West Byfleet with the Rev Keith Elford being the Minister in Charge of both parishes, effective from October 2023. In addition, St Mary Magdalen Church, Ripley had left Woking Deanery and was now affiliated to Guildford Deanery.

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WORSHIP AND PRAYER NETWORK

BY CAROLINE OLDROYD

To know Jesus and make him known every day.

Here is a list of our worshipping communities, but this is not exhaustive.

There are also regular prayer meetings

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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All of these groups deserve our grateful thanks for all the hard work they put in to enable our worship.

MIDWEEK EVENTS

PRAYER

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CHURCHYARD AND GARDENS

BY JIMMIE WALKER

At Wisley a large block of York stone has been placed beside the Garden of Remembrance bearing the names of those whose ashes are interred there, together with position references identifying their location in the lawn. This is similar to the arrangement in the St Nicholas’ Garden of Remembrance.

The Gardening Angels have continued to do the general upkeep of the graveyards and grounds of all three churches – general tidying, leaf clearing, pruning and sometimes planting. This can be quite hard work at times, when it involves the persistent brambles; however much we try to dig them up, they always reappear! We have good professionals who cut the grass between the graves from March until the end of November; others cut the long hedges, manage the trees from time to time and repair fences when necessary. We are very grateful that they have remained loyal to us and we can call on them when they are needed for the bigger tasks. The very long hedge beside the Warren Lane car park drive which we planted as little whips one freezing cold day in 2002 is magnificent and some of the whips left to grow as trees yield sloes and apples!

We work with conservation in mind and the result this year has been a magnificent display of primroses at St Nicholas’, particularly on the slope down towards the road from the east end of the church.

Over the years the numbers of Gardening Angels have dwindled and our average age has risen to well over 70. WE WOULD WELCOME A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS if we are to maintain our standards. If you are newly retired, it is great to have somewhere to go on Monday mornings and you don’t have to be over 70! PLEASE RING JIMMIE on 01932 341557 to learn more. Finally, a very big thank you to all existing Gardening Angels.

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DISCIPLESHIP NETWORK

BY THE REVEREND DIANE DAVIDSON

SUMMARY

2023 has been a year of near normalcy but the pre-pandemic trends continue as before. In line with a national pattern, our congregations are aging, and we see a particular gap in our congregations of those aged 5-50. Singles, couples and families in that age group are not choosing us as one of their optional activities, let alone choosing to walk the path of Christian discipleship with us. Our vision statement remains ‘To know Jesus and to Make Him Known Everyday’ but we need to reflect prayerfully on how we do that to attract the missing generations in our parish to Christ and God’s Kingdom.

The diocese’s unchanged aims are to become ‘a movement of missionary disciples’ alongside our congregations becoming ‘younger and more diverse’ and providing ‘a mixed ecology of church’. Although our upcoming interregnum may mean our current resources are more stretched, creating a culture of invitation and witnessing to our faith is ever more essential. This will require all our congregations to become more aware of the need to grow in everyday faith and specifically to support and build relationships with the younger (<50) members of our congregations.

SMALL GROUPS

Our home-written study on Jesus’ interactions was well received within the homegroups and has helped members to ‘know Jesus’ through the word and by practising Lectio Divina. Other studies this year have included the ‘Growing on the Frontline’ course from LICC, and the ‘Romans’ course provided by the Bible Society to follow the Bible Course. The network is currently considering what will follow these courses for later in 2024.

We have two new homegroups which have formed recently. One is largely attended by parents of young families, which we thank Heather and Peter Mitchell for starting up. The other is an intergenerational group which Suzanne is running with a few families and includes their children of all ages.

Our other small groups include the men’s Bible reading group and our Christian book groups, all of which have grown greatly over the year, both in terms of knowledge and inspiration.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

God’s Girls continue to provide valuable teaching and fellowship for the women who attend. A recent survey found that fellowship with other women is a key motivator for attending as well as wanting to dig deeper into the Bible and thinking about its practical application. Attendance numbers at the monthly teaching range from 25 to 50 with the average being 35. God’s Girls Reading has a loyal attendance of around 11 women each month.

MEN’S MINISTRY

Curry Night is still appreciated by the 40 or so men who attend; however, as is common with these types of ministries, it is getting harder to find speakers after years of wonderful talks.

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OUT OF PARISH MEETINGS

The second annual Diocesan Church Growth Conference went ahead in November and was most encouraging. Nicky Gumble spoke eloquently of the need to focus on evangelism and the likelihood that starting there would also bring unity and grow discipleship. He gave some pointers for continuing with Alpha. Rachel Gardner of Youthscape was also inspiring, encouraging us that older congregations can still be of great value to teenagers looking for wisdom and support in their lives and faith.

With regards to Spring Harvest, no official decision has been taken about whether our congregations will still go as a group. There has been some discussion about perhaps suggesting Wildfires as an alternative. Given that this is not organised by the ministry team, I am unsure how the decision will be made.

EVERYDAY FAITH

The ‘Growing on the Frontline’ course has been helpful for increasing our homegroup members’ understanding of everyday faith. Our continuing emphasis on the Everyday Faith slot in our Good Shepherd 10am Sunday service is also still appreciated. It gives an opportunity for keeping the focus on our vision and for people to share encouraging testimonies.

In January, we plan to host an evening focussed on how the national, diocesan and our parish visions aim to address some of the issues around becoming ‘missional disciples’ to respond to the missing generations in the Church of England.

LISTENING TO GOD

The year began with 10 people attending the Jackie Pullinger training on using the gifts of the Spirit in our worship services. We tried to share some of that teaching during Lent with the Meeting with God evenings. The listening to God element seemed to be very successful with many of our congregations experiencing words or pictures to share. This was a good start but there is more we could learn from the teaching we received.

At the beginning of each month, a group of people meet on Zoom for listening prayers for the discipleship in our churches. The last four months of the year had quite clear messages, the summaries of which are shared below.

Sep: Overall the message seemed to be that we need to keep meeting together to be uplifted so that we can encourage others. The enemy is hoping we will become discouraged. We need to stay rooted and connected. Being pruned should make us turn to God.

Oct: Overall the message seemed again to be about being faithful, joyful and mature as we wait for the new season of renewal in the church.

Nov: Overall the message seemed to be about practising a constant awareness of God’s presence throughout our days, humbly seeking his face and deeply focussing on prayer; being courageous in our mission to grow our church younger.

Dec: I am not leaving you. I will build my church.

Additionally there is an increasing interest in our monthly Lectio Divina sessions and we continue to provide opportunities such as the monthly Music Group worship which include periods of listening.

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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

YOUTH

Over the course of 2023, the faith-based youth group EXP has been small but mighty in the commitment of the young people we have turning up every week. It continues to provide the young people with a growing knowledge of who God is and how they can have a relationship with the one who created them.

EXP has now opened up to year 6s to help with transitioning into secondary school. The group starts altogether and then splits into year groups 6-9 & 10-13 to allow for appropriate age-based sessions.

Sunday youth is very hit and miss. In 2023 we peaked to having two youth on a Sunday but fluctuate between one and no youth present.

Despite having only one young person, it is still a good opportunity to check in with them and answer their questions about faith, and we are still exploring the theme of 'who is God?'

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

As part of our mission, we need to work towards carbon neutral church as we are able. This may be more of an issue for the Infrastructure Network but our discipleship should be the driving force behind it.

DISCIPLESHIP GOALS FOR 2022-2025

Below are our goals with very brief notes about our progress.

Together we will:

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giving opportunities to grow in this area. The music group worship session has also been opened up to all. Additionally, we feel there is more opportunity to share the teaching we received from Jackie Pullinger in January throughout next year.

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PASTORAL CARE

BY ANTHONY BLIGH

Since Mark has left, there has been no catalyst for the pastoral care team. I have been appointed to that role and have compiled what I can from the recent minutes provided. Overall, the PAs have continued to serve the local community faithfully in the many different outlets all forming to work for the body of Christ and the church.

PASTORAL ASSISTANTS

The PAs had a training day on 18th of March, which was found to be worthwhile whilst providing a good opportunity to meet with fellow PAs from other churches.

Janet Jarrett has taken the decision to stand down as PA Co-ordinator at the end of this year; she will however continue to be part of the PA team. Alison Ingram and Philippa Hewitt will take on the role together as PA Coordinators effective from January 2024.

Sue Haysom makes up the welcome packs as needed rather than having them stored in the Parish Office as they once previously were. Do notify her if welcome packs are needed.

COFFEE SHOP

The coffee shop continues to be an amazing source of connection for people to come together and connect with each other, utilised most by the older generation who are very appreciative of the space.

SUNDAY LUNCHES

The Sunday Lunches have been going for 10 years and have come a long way since the first Lunch where the number of helpers far outweighed the guests attending! Nowadays it caters for up to 55 guests plus a helping team of 8 or so on each occasion. However, a larger number attends the Annual Festive Lunch in November. The lunches are held nine times per year.

Due to the demand a booking system is in place, to keep things manageable for the willing and hard-working team of cooks/leaders (2 each time) and helpers.

Lifts can be provided for those who are unable to drive; special dietary requirements can be catered for and new faces are always welcome. Over the years the guests have tended to be the more senior members of our church family and local community, though this was not the original idea. However, we do seem to have filled a gap, giving folk the opportunity to meet and share time together in a convivial setting whilst enjoying a 2-course lunch and optional glass of wine!

In the recent past there has been much greater co-ordination between Sunday Lunches, Holiday at Home, Down Memory Lane, Coffee Shop, Helping Others, Meal Makers, and the PA team, which has enabled our church family and those in the wider local community to be aware of and benefit from any or all of these wonderful initiatives.

Current cooks/organisers are: Philippa Hewitt, Alison Ingram, Claire Nix, Grace Allen, Julia Lamaison, Rosie Tuckwell, Jo Attrill (and until very recently Janet Jarrett).

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HOLIDAY AT HOME

Holiday at Home has gone from strength to strength. For the first time ever there was such strong interest this year that we had a waiting list. Rosie led the kitchen and had excellent support from the Home Instead team of Sarah Daly, Amanda Murrells and Sally Almeida, Julia Lamaison as sous chef, Mike Brown, Janet Jarrett, Tony Straughan, Ian Lamaison and Joe Gervasio. Around 60 lunches were served on each day.

This year, Holiday at Home was timed to take place in the third week of August so that guests could join the Down Memory Lane service on the Thursday, followed by afternoon tea. This led to a real boost in the DML numbers. Tony Paice put together a quite menacing Bitter Lemons narrative for the Friday that was bought to life by the cast Caroline Oldroyd, Anne Paice, Andy Pearce, Kathy MacCutchan, and Ian Lamaison. We are hugely grateful to the team for their talents and time.

There are so many other helpers involved in planning and delivery of the event, including talented bakers, the wonderful Parish Office, and people on transport duties. We were also supported by the morning prayer group who held Holiday at Home in their prayers.

We have some really good feedback on the evaluation forms with people highlighting the importance of friendship, fellowship and the pastoral care provided:

I enjoyed everything, food, and most of all friendship. I liked meeting people and renewing friendships. The best bit was the ambience, food, and entertainment. I loved the fact it was superbly planned and executed and offered such togetherness, fun and conversation with such lovely treats. (Report by Claire Nix).

HELPING OTHERS

Tina has now stepped down from her key role. Maggie Steel has now joined the group. There are currently 20 drivers; 10 or so are regular helpers.

LOCAL CARE HOMES

These continue to be visited by the PAs. A list of parishioners currently in the Homes, is being created to help the PAs when visiting from time to time.

YOUTH

Over the last 6 months we have been at a low but continual number across the youth groups. This is reflective of the church in that having next to no families with youth age or younger, coming regularly to church, groups such as EXP do not grow and rely on the young people to invite their school friends, which they are not necessarily inclined to do.

However, having smaller groups means we are able to be more pastorally aware of the young people that turn up to the sessions and able to offer support where needed.

Like the children’s ministry we too are lacking in support across the four youth groups, in order to ensure that we can attend effectively to any pastoral needs. We will be praying for more leaders to be made known to us along with sharing the vision for the youth groups during the Sunday service in order to recruit leaders. At present we need at least four leaders for any given group. There are some evenings when it is just two leaders (with the numbers we have this is still within adult to youth ratio). Safeguarding guidelines and training for all youth leaders is provided. In addition to the youth being pastorally cared for we also aim to ensure that our leaders are being tended to, where required.

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FAMILIES AND CHILDREN MINISTRY

Over the last 6 months we have established a great team to support Tots Praise pastorally. The inclusion of prayer candles each week and then endeavouring to support any team members with get well cards etc we hope promotes a general culture of pastoral care.

We were very much lacking in support for the Friday Night youth club for 8 to 11s and suffered in not being able to offer good pastoral care. However, the Lord is good, and we have recruited new team members to make sure we can be more effective in our pastoral care this term.

All of our Sunday groups have leaders that are safeguard trained and provide love and care to the children as they learn together.

Our Holiday Club followed safeguarding guidelines and training for all leaders in order that the children who came had the experience of safety and care. We were mightily blessed by a huge team of over 70 volunteers who made this possible.

We are looking to see new ways in which we might be able to develop pastoral care between all ages in the church family, and between our younger families themselves. It has been great to support a couple of families in the community through the work of meal makers.

Overall pastoral care across the generations and church family is something of a struggle at present with people's priorities and lack of time, to invest in new relationships amongst church family. Suzanne was sending out emails to try and help people feel connected.

Overall, we are very blessed and the families and children who are part of church express that they do feel welcomed and cared for.

HOMEGROUPS

Our 14 homegroups continue to be an important source of pastoral care to our church members. We are grateful to the leaders and members who look after their groups and each other through the difficulties of life and faith. A couple of the groups have at times even called themselves support groups as they have taken time out of Bible study to care pastorally for very vulnerable members.

MEAL-MAKERS

Meal-makers have had a relatively quiet summer after a busy period. We were taking meals to Xanna’s Dad for quite a while to support him as he cared for Rosie. We have also taken meals to a family with a new baby, and they felt so blessed to be remembered and supported in this way.

Support was also given to Pauline for the thanksgiving service for Bernie and we have made meals for the year 6 weekend away. These are just a few examples of what meal-makers have been up to.

The group is ready and able to step in as soon as a request is put out. The home cooked meals and the friendly face delivering them are a blessing to the recipients, but all meal-makers would say that they are also blessed in return as they serve in this way.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NETWORK

BY SUZANNE LEES-SMITH

We have been blessed by many members expressing the love of God in practical ways for our local community and beyond throughout this past year.

There will be a report from the charity review group but I must mention here how our connections with Amahawe Uganda, Woking BESOM, Ruth Sayers CMS Devonport have been such a blessing to them and us. Connections to other charities such as waterways chaplaincies and Woking Street Angels, through the local community fund, and church members participation also have continued to inspire and challenge us to ‘get out there’.

We pray and trust that through these connections, as a church, we will grow in awareness of opportunities to serve and the great needs they look to meet. May God deepen our compassion and active response that we may be bringers of God’s kingdom.

HELPING OTHERS

WOMEN'S FORUM

NEWARK GROUP

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YOUTH CLUBS/BREAKTHROUGH/SCHOOLS WORK/HOLIDAY CLUBS

BreakThrough

Upper Room

Easter Fun Days, Holiday at Home and the Allsorts Holiday Club

PYRFORD TOTS STAY AND PLAY

COFFEE SHOP/FAIRSHARE

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HIRING OF OUR PREMISES

PARISH MAGAZINE/WEBSITE/PUBLICITY

SUNDAY LUNCHES

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MEALMAKERS

SHEPHERDS MARKET/FLOWER SHOW/PYRFORD LIGHTS/LIGHT FANTASTIC

HOLIDAY AT HOME

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BUILDING COMMITTEE

BY TONY HILL, CHAIRMAN OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE

During the year the electrics at our three churches have been tested and certified in accordance with the 5 year testing cycle.

Maintenance of the buildings has been carried out on an as and when required basis.

An on-going trial has been taking place at The Church of the Good Shepherd using a destratification fan to try and ensure a more even distribution of heat and therefore a reduction in heating cost.

As previously reported, we are required to seek alternative heating systems in our churches to reduce our carbon footprint. The committee has, therefore, been and continues to examine alternative heating systems moving away from gas. This work applies more to the Good Shepherd and St. Nicholas’ since Wisley is already run off electricity and has been for many years. It will be appreciated that the new systems are required to be practical to install and, especially in connection with St. Nicholas’ because of its age, ones which do not harm the appearance of the building concerned.

The committee is therefore trying to arrive at an acceptable solution with installation before the deadline of 2030.

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OUTREACH SUPPORT

BY ROBERT HEWITT

There were no changes in the formula for Outreach Support during the year. Accordingly, the parish Outreach Support and Shepherds Market income was split as follows:

Parish donations share of 10% (after support for the Pyrford Primary School has been allowed for), equally between the 3 causes and our own Local Community Fund (25% each).

Shepherds Market – split three ways between Amaha We Uganda, Woking Besom and CMS.

OUTWARD GIVING SUMMARY 2018-23

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Parish Funds 22,201 22,404 22,547 23,813 23,298
Shepherd Market 18,254 16,281 16,024 17,101 13,959
Other initiatives 2,152 500
£ 42,607 38,685 39,071 40,914 37,257
Amaha We Uganda 12,352 11,028 11,478 11,654 10,478
Woking Besom 12,352 11,028 10,978 11,654 10,478
CMS 12,352 11,028 10,978 11,653 10,478
Local Community Fund 5,550 5,601 5,637 5,953 5,823
£ 42,607 38,685 39,071 40,914 37,257

In addition to these sums, each of the charities was able to run its own fund-raising events but it was not always the case that the parish would have acted as banker and accordingly such activities are not included.

It is noticeable how steady these grants have been over recent years, largely upheld by very successful Shepherd Market events – with 2023 being particularly successful.

Reports on each of our supported causes is included elsewhere in this Report and Accounts. Once again, the charities record their grateful thanks for the efforts of all concerned in raising the large sums at the Shepherds Market.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY FUND (“LCF”)

The LCF was launched in 2012 and application forms and further details can be found on the parish website. During the year, we made 6 grants totalling £8,300 (2022 -£6,937). The recipients included Woking Street Angels, Ripley Church, EIKON, New Life Church, MASCOT and Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. The balance in the fund at 31 December was £6,448.

REVIEW OF CHARITIES

At the end of 2023, the mandate for supporting the CMS Devonport project came to an end. We are pleased to report after extensive consultation, that we have agreed to help St Michael’s Sheerwater fund a community worker in succession to CMS. There are several parishioners who already assist with work in St Michael’s so it is pleasing to be able to support this work further.

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FINANCE REVIEW

BY CLAIRE CLOUGH, HON. TREASURER

The Parochial Church Council of Wisley with Pyrford (the “PCC”) presents its reports and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The PCC, which is in the Diocese of Guildford, is part of the Church of England and was established by the Parochial Church Council’s (Powers) Measure 1956, as amended and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969, as amended). It is a charity registered with the Charity Commission, regulated by the Charities Act 2011 which requires the PCC to report to its congregation and the public at large. PCC members are Trustees of the Charity.

2023 SUMMARY

The Accounts show that the parish had an overall surplus of £78,233 (2022: deficit of £61,589). Excluding the impact of the revaluation of investments the surplus was £43,230 (2022: deficit of £11,436).

The results for the year can be summarised as follows:

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2023 Unrestricted Total 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Incoming 508,488 10,236 518,724 452,830 15,791 468,621
resources
Resources (457,509) (17,985) (475,494) (441,630) (38,527) (480,157)
expended
Operating 50,979 (7,749) 43,230 11,200 (22,736) (11,536)
surplus/(deficit)
Surplus/(deficit) 63,247 14,986 78,233 (1,056) (60,533) (61,589)

INCOME

Donations and legacies income to Unrestricted Funds including Gift Aid was £370,823 (2022 £326,440). This was mainly due to two exceptional cash donations of £50,000 which were included in the 2023 income compared to one of the same amount in 2022. Donations and legacy income to Restricted funds was £8,066 (2022: £6,297). One legacy of £1,000 was received to be spent in relation to Youth and Children and was allocated to that restricted fund.

Income from charitable activities amounted to £73,490 (2022: £78,676) driven by a fall in relation to receipts from the Parish Weekend which was not held in 2023.

Income from investments for Unrestricted funds, including hall rentals, was £63,145 (2022: £46,695). The increase is primarily due to increased hall bookings and the commercial rental of Church House following the departure of the Curate in 2022 and the benefit from increased interest rates. In addition in 2023 the PCC took the decision that all investment income should be allocated to general reserves given there was no mandate on restricted funds given for the income to be reinvested in the relevant funds.

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During the year we received grants of £2,170 from Woking Borough Council (which has been allocated to the Churchyards restricted fund) and £1,000 from the Church of England towards energy costs.

EXPENDITURE

The costs associated with generating the donations has decreased to £31,695 (2022: £41,675). This reduction is primarily due to costs in relation to the Parish Weekend in the prior year not being incurred.

Our support costs met from unrestricted funds were £379,216 (2022: £357,185). The increase has been driven by an increase in staff costs following the introduction of a receptionist and overlap costs as part of the transition from an employed bookkeeper to a contractor which led to an overlap of costs. Costs met from restricted funds were £17,172 (2022: £33,889) and related to tuition for the youth minister, costs related to the upkeep and maintenance of the church yard, St Nicholas’ Church and Wisley Church.

During the year £6,299 was raised to purchase a new organ for the Church of the Good Shepherd. This organ was purchased in November 2023 for £13,220 and has been included in fixed assets. In January 2024 a celebration concert was held to raise further funds towards the organ and following this we received a generous donation for the remainder of the funds.

OUTWARD GIVING

The ongoing policy of the PCC is to donate each year an amount equal to a proportion (currently 10%) of its voluntary income from regular giving including Gift Aid for the work of Christian Mission both abroad and in the UK.

To meet the 10% requirement, £26,192 (2022: £26,489) was allocated, of which £3,392 (2022: £4,090) was donated to Pyrford CofE Primary School. The parish’s four “chosen charities”, Amaha We Uganda, Woking BESOM, the Church Mission Society in Devonport each received £12,352 (2022: £11,027)and the Local Community Fund (LCF), each received £5,550 (2022: £5,600). At 31 December 2023 the Local Community has £6,448 of funds available to grant to local charities.

The annual Shepherds Market raised £18,254 (2022: £16,281) net of costs and a further fundraising event by Bandemics raised £2,152. This was divided three ways between Amaha We Uganda, Woking BESOM and CMS Devonport.

POLICY ON RESERVES

The PCC retains a range of unrestricted and restricted funds which are described in notes 18 and 19 to the financial statements. The general reserve fund is held to cover the PCC’s day to day activities.

Diocesan policy is that General Reserves include 2 months’ essential expenditure. A minimalist interpretation, that essential expenditure means paying salaries, running the Parish Office and running the churches and the Old School Room, implies a minimum General Reserve of £31,820. A maximalist interpretation including 2 months of Parish Share, would bring this figure up to £55,799. At the end of 2023, the Parish General Reserve amounted to £179,588.

The Building reserve is an amount set to assist cover for church repair or other property costs such as Church House and the Old School Room. This reserve was created during 2015 and was used for the first time in 2020 to pay for new lighting in the Good Shepherd Hall. At the end of 2023 its value was £47,501.

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The PCC’s approach to the management of its reserves is conservative but consistent with the requirement to fund its activities to meet its vision. The policy on reserves is reviewed each year at the time of approving the financial statements.

MANAGEMENT OF RISK

The PCC continues to identify and manage the risks which arise from its day to day activities. The PCC views those risks under the headings of governance, operational, financial and external regulatory.

Areas of risk are brought to the attention of the PCC for review as part of the standing agenda over the year and any changes required are minuted and actioned. The major areas on the regular agenda for consideration are the following:

INVESTMENT POLICY

The policy of the PCC has been to invest surplus funds in low-risk interest bearing investments which provide flexibility without penalty and restricted funds held for longer term expenditure with CCLA Investment Management Ltd divided between two types of fund: Investment Fund (97%) and Fixed Interest Fund (3%).

The market value of investments at 31 December 2023 was £411,550 (2022: £376,547). In the Parish Accounts for 2023, an unrealised gain of £35,003 (2022: loss of £49,756) is shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

THE FUTURE

During 2023, the PCC will continue to apply funds in line with the Vision, namely, To know Jesus and to make him known everyday. A budget proposing this was put to the PCC meeting on 4[th] December 2023 and was approved. Overall it is a budget with a deficit £60,419, in addition building expenditure to be met from restricted funds is budgeted at £18,000.

The budget has been prepared excluding one-off donations (over the last three years these would offset the budgeted deficit) as well as providing a worst case scenario for IT, PA systems and events held during the period and costs have been forecast to increase by 5% due to continued inflationary pressures. In December 2023 the PCC received an exceptional donation of £50,000 which whilst recorded in 2023 in line with our policy will mitigate this deficit.

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WISLEY WITH PYRFORD BUDGET 2024

WISLEY WITH PYRFORD BUDGET 2024 WISLEY WITH PYRFORD BUDGET 2024 WISLEY WITH PYRFORD BUDGET 2024 WISLEY WITH PYRFORD BUDGET 2024
Actual Actual Budget
2022 2023 2024
INCOME £ £
Donations and legacies
Regulargiving 210,444 204,483 201,684
Donations andgifts 58,553 107,920 8,300
Gift Aid receipts 49,190 49,338 44,981
Other collections at services 5,253 9,082 9,000
Legacies 3,000 0 0
Charitable activities 0
Other local activities Income 20,112 23,805 21,104
Awayevents income 8,225 3,069 3,069
Shepherds Market Income 16,550 18,287 0
Magazine Income 9,308 8,932 6,610
Bookstall &publications 1,303 356 300
Wedding/Funeral fees 23,178 19,041 25,314
Income from investments 0
Hire of church hall 35,517 33,617 33,325
Hire of Church House 6,440 15,400 16,800
Interest Receivable 757 2,944 3,600
Dividends 3,981 11,183 11,200
Other Income 0 0
Listed Place of WorshipGrants 0 0 0
Grants 0 1,000 2,000
Miscellaneous income 1,019 30 0
TOTAL INCOME 452,830 508,488 387,287
EXPENDITURE
Cost ofgenerating donations
Parish Vision Network Direct Costs:
Worship& Prayer -3,094 -4,390 -3,715
Pastoral Care -327 -117 -180
Communityengagement -1,472 -1,582 -1,400
Discipleship -1,058 -238 -600
Communications -625 -654 -636
Shepherds Market Costs -269 -33 0
Magazine Costs -5,261 -6,006 -4,463
Publications -128 0 -100
Other local activities Costs -15,595 -14,669 -18,399
Awayevents costs -13,615 -4,006 -4,005
Other costs -149 0 0
Support costs
Parish share -142,347 -141,324 -144,948
Staff Costs -131,062 -134,998 -136,242
Youth and Children -3,899 -4,220 -4,021
Clergyexpenses -5,322 -4,444 -2,700
RunningParish office -11,833 -18,922 -24,665
Church runningexpenses -17,617 -20,792 -21,280
Repairs and maintenance -16,912 -23,642 -21,700
BuildingCommittee costs 0 -7,604 -10,000
Upkeepof churchyards -80 -80 0
Insurance -5,105 -5,512 -5,230
Utilities -15,377 -11,683 -13,590
Diocesan Fees -2,502 -1,611 -2,448
Depreciation -3,792 -3,204 -620
Bank charges -1,000 -942 -780
Miscelleanous costs -337 -239 -120
Charitable expenditure -42,770 -46,598 -25,567
TOTAL EXPENSES -441,548 -457,510 -447,407
NET INCOME 11,282 50,978 -60,121

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TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT

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 charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year.

In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable regulations.

The Trustees 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.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds
2023 2023 2023 2022
Notes £ £ £ £
Incoming resources
Donations and legacies 3 370,823 8,066 378,889 332,737
Charitable activities 4 73,490 - 73,490 78,676
Income from investments 5 63,145 - 63,145 53,929
Other income 6 1,030 2,170 3,200 3,279
Total income 508,488 10,236 518,724 468,621
Resources expended
Cost of generating donations 7 (31,695) (313) (32,008) (41,876)
Support costs 8 (379,216) (17,172) (396,388) (391,074)
Charitable expenditure 9 (46,598) (500) (47,098) (47,207)
Total resources expended (457,509) (17,985) (475,494) (480,157)
Realised Gain/(loss) on 10 - - - (297)
investments
Unrealised Gain/(loss) on 10 12,268 22,735 35,003 (49,756)
investments
Net incoming/(outgoing) 63,247 14,986 78,233 (61,589)
resources before transfers
Gross transfers between funds 18 (6,921) 6,921 - -
Net movement in funds 56,326 21,907 78,233 (61,589)
Fund balances at 1 January 194,654 253,095 447,749 509,338
Fund balances at 31 December 250,980 275,002 525,982 447,749

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023 2022
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 12 18,654 18,654 11,943
Investments 13 411,550 550 376,547
430,204 430,204 388,490
Current assets
Debtors 14 8,642 8,414
Cash at bank and in hand 15 133,816 94,611
142,458 103,025
Creditors: amounts falling due 16 (46,680) (43,766)
within one year
Net current assets 95,758
 95,758 59,259
Total assets less current 525,982 525,982 447,749
liabilities
Represented by:
Unrestricted funds 19 250,980 250,980 194,654
Restricted funds 18 275,002
 275,002 253,095
525,982 447,749

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 20 March 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Rev Canon Nicholas J Aiken and Rector and PCC Chairman

Claire Clough Honorary Treasurer

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Charity information

Wisley with Pyrford Parochial Church Council (the ‘PCC’) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission and a part of the Church of England established by the Parochial Church Council’s (Powers) Measure 1956 as amended by the Church representation rules.

1.2 Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Parochial Church Council’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: “Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)”. The PCC is a Public Benefit Entity as defined in FRS 102.

The PCC has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of investments. The principal accounting policies are set out below.

1.3 Going Concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the PCC members have a reasonable expectation that the PCC has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Thus the PCC members continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.4 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the PCC members in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.5 Income

Income is recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the PCC has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid of deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or when the PCC has been notified of an impending distribution if the amount is known and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

1.6 Expenditure

A liability is recognised when either a legal or constructive obligation is identified.

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings straight line basis over 10 years (buildings only) Other property straight line basis over 10 years Equipment straight line basis over 4 years

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.8 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expenses as incurred.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

1.10 Financial instruments

The PCC has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the PCC’s balance sheet when the PCC becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which includes debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and subsequently carried at amortised costs using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

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Trade creditors are obligations to pay for good or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.11 Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the PCC’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution schemes are charged as an expense when they fall due.

2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

In the application of the PCC’s accounting policies, the PCC members 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 considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimated 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 both current and future periods.

3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Regular Giving 204,483 767 205,250 210,444 747 211,191
Donations and gifts 107,920 6,299 114,219 58,553 1,113 59,666
Gift aid receipts 49,338 - 49,338 49,190 - 49,190
Other collections 9,082 - 9,082 5,253 4,437 9,690
Legacies - 1,000 1,000 3,000 - 3,000
370,823 8,066 378,889 326,440 6,297 332,737

4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Local Activities 23,805 - 23,805 20,112 - 20,112
Away events 3,069 - 3,069 8,225 - 8,225
Shepherds Market 18,287 - 18,287 16,550 - 16,550
Magazines 8,932 - 8,932 9,308 - 9,308
Publications 356 - 356 1,303 - 1,303
Wedding/funeral fees 19,041 - 19,041 23,178 - 23,178
73,490 - 73,490 78,676 - 78,676

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5. INVESTMENT INCOME

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Hall Hire 33,617 - 33,617 35,517 - 35,517
Church House rental 15,400 - 15,400 6,440 - 6,440
Interest receivable 2,945 - 2,945 757 - 757
Dividends 11,183 - 11,183 3,981 7,234 11,215
63,145 - 63,145 46,695 7,234 53,929

6. OTHER INCOME

Other income includes a grant from Woking Borough Council towards the maintenance of the graveyards of £2,170 (2022: £2,260) and a £1,000 (2022: £1,000) grant from The Church of England towards energy costs.

7. COST OF GENERATING DONATIONS

7. COST OF GENERATING DONATIONS 7. COST OF GENERATING DONATIONS
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Vision Network costs
Worship and prayer 4,390 - 4,390 3,131 - 3131
Pastoral care 117 313 430 327 201 528
Community 1,582 - 1,582 1,517 - 1,517
Discipleship 238 - 238 1,058 - 1,058
Communication 654 - 654 625 - 625
Shepherd’s market 33 - 33 269 - 269
Magazines 6,006 - 6,006 5,261 - 5,261
Publications - - - 128 - 128
Local Activities 14,669 - 14,669 15,595 - 15,595
Away events 4,006 - 4,006 13,615 - 13,615
Other - - - 149 - 149
31,695 313 32,008 41,675 201 41,876

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8. SUPPORT COSTS

8. SUPPORT COSTS
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Parish Share 141,324 - 141,324 142,347 - 142,347
Staff costs 134,998 - 134,998 131,062 - 131,062
Youth & junior church 4,220 2,904 7,124 3,899 6,150 10,049
Clergy expenses 4,444 - 4,444 5,322 - 5,322
Parish office costs 18,922 - 18,922 11,833 - 11,833
Church running costs 20,792 - 20,792 17,617 - 17,617
Repairs & 23,642 6,499 30,141 16,912 21,614 38,526
maintenance
Building costs 7,604 - 7,604 - 885 885
Churchyards upkeep 80 4,464 4,544 80 5,240 5,320
Insurance costs 5,511 - 5,511 5,105 - 5,105
Utilities 11,683 - 11,683 15,377 - 15,377
Diocese fees 1,611 - 1,611 2,502 - 2,502
Depreciation 3,204 3,305 6,509 3,792 - 3,792
Banking charges 942 - 942 1,000 - 1,000
Other expenses 239 - 239 337 - 337
379,216 17,172 396,388 357,185 33,889 391,074

9. CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Amaha We Uganda 12,352 - 12,352 11,027 - 11,027
UK
Woking Besom 12,352 - 12,352 11,027 - 11,027
Church Mission 12,352 - 12,352 11,027 - 11,027
Society Devonport
Local Community 5,550 - 5,550 5,599 - 5,599
Fund Grant
Pyrford CofE Primary 3,392 - 3,392 4,090 - 4,090
School
Tear Fund - - - - 1,136 1,136
York Road Project - - - - 1,136 1,136
Other - 500 500 - 2,165 2,165
46,598 500 47,098 42,770 4,437 47,207

The balance of the local community fund for distribution at 31 December 2023 was £6,448 (2022: £9,200). During the year grants were made from the fund to Eikon (£2,000), Woking and Sam Beare Hospice (£2,000), Woking Street Angels (£2,000), New Life Church (£1,000), Ripley Church (£1,000) and MASCOT (£300).

In addition, collections were made at Christmas on behalf of Your Sanctuary (£985) and DEC Ukraine (£985).

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10. NET GAINS/(LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS

Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds funds funds
2023 2023 2022 2022
£ £ £ £
Realised gains/(losses) - (297)
Unrealised gains/(losses) 12,268 22,735 (12,256) (37,500)

On 24[th] November 2022 the PCC disposed of its holdings of shares in Barclays bank for £656.

11. EMPLOYEES

The average monthly number of employees during the year was 9 (2022: 9) part time employees, which equates to 4.5 full time employees.

2023 2022
Charitable Activities 2.0 2.0
Administration 2.5 2.6
4.5 4.6
Employment costs 2023 2022
£ £
Wages and Salaries 127,864 124,281
Social Security 3,574 3,294
Other Pension costs 3,560 3,487
134,998 131,062

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Other Fixture Total
land and Property and
buildings fittings
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2023 46,805 33,148 52,996 132,949
Additions - - 13,220 13,220
At 31 December 2023 46,805 33,148 66,216 146,169
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023 39,305 33,148 48,553 121,006
Depreciation charged in year - - 6,509 6,509
At 31 December 2023 39,305 33,148 55,062 127,515
Carrying value
At 31 December 2023 7,500 - 11,154 18,654
At 31 December 2022 7,500 - 4,443 11,943

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Freehold property consists of The Old School Room, Church Hill, Pyrford which is shown at land cost (renovation costs have been fully depreciated). Other property consists of the Car Park at St Nicholas’ which is not part of the beneficed property.

During the year funds were raised towards the acquisition of a new organ for Church of Good Shepherd. This was purchased from the restricted fund in November 2023.

13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS 13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023 376,547
Valuation changes 35,003
At 31 December 2023 411,550
14. DEBTORS 14. DEBTORS
2023 2022
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year:
Gift aid recoverable 4,413 3,475
Other debtors 3,145 1,030
Prepayments 1,084 3,909
8,642 8,414
15. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 15. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
2023 2022
£ £
Short term deposits 50,335 52,345
Cash at bank and in hand 83,481 42,266
133,816 94,611
16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 7,957 5,369
Accruals and deferred income 878 1,026
Taxation and social security 1,992 1,821
Outward Giving 35,853 35,550
46,680 43,776

17. RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES

The PCC operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the PCC in an independently administered funds.

The charge to the profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £3,560 (2022: £3,487).

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18. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Balance Incoming Resources Transfers Revaluations Balance at
at 1 resources expended 31
January December
2023 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Churchyards and 5,100 2,725 (4,463) - - 3,362
garden of
remembrance
Church of Good - 6,299 (3,305) 6,921 - 9,915
Shepherd Projects
St Nicholas’ 208,042 150 (4,384) - 19,073 222,881
Wisley 15,684 62 (2,116) - 1,430 15,060
Youth Causes 1,904 1,000 (2,904) - - -
Pastoral Care 712 - (313) - - 399
Pyrford CoE Education 16,927 - - - 2,232 19.159
fund
Bosonnet Benevolent 4,726 - (500) - - 4,226
Fund
253,095 10,236 (17,985) 6,921 22,735 275,002
Balance Incoming Resources Transfers Revaluations Balance at
at 1 resources expended 31
January December
2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Churchyards and 8,515 2,803 (5,240) - (978) 5,100
garden of
remembrance
Church of Good 15,459 - (13,684) - (1,775) -
Shepherd Projects
St Nicholas’ 229,460 6,206 (885) - (26,739) 208,042
Wisley 17,211 479 - - (2,006) 15,684
Youth Causes 8,873 200 (6,150) - (1,019) 1,904
Pastoral Care 9,614 913 (201) (8.510) (1,104) 712
Pyrford CoE Education 27,666 753 (7,930) - (3,562) 16,927
fund
Bosonnet Benevolent 5,339 - - - (613) 4,726
Fund
322,138 11,354 (34,090) (8,510) (37,797) 253,095

Churchyards and Garden of Remembrance is a fund where contributions towards the graveyards from regular donations are held along with grants for this purpose from Woking Borough Council. Costs associated with the maintenance of the graveyards as met from these funds.

The Church of Good Shepherd Projects, St Nicholas and Wisley funds were established to fund the renovation and maintenance of the buildings including Church House.

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The Trustees of the old Pyrford School transferred their interest in the Old School Room, Pyrford to the PCC on 31st October 1994. The original Trust Deed, dating from 1848, was then re-constituted as an Educational Charity Trust. The purposes of the Trust are to promote and support educational activities in the parish. It has been agreed to use these funds to support the PCC's responsibilities and those of the Foundation Governors (appointed by the PCC) in maintaining Pyrford Church of England Primary (Aided) School. These funds were transferred to PCC accounts in 2010.

The Pastoral Care fund was established to hold donations received to support pastoral work in the Parish.

The Bosonnet Benevolent Fund was established in 2014 at the request of Paul Bosonnet.

19. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

The income funds of the charity include unrestricted funds including designated funds by the PCC:

Balance Parish Transfers Revaluations Balance at
at 1 Income 31
January December
2023 2023
£ £ £ £ £
General Reserve 128,610 50,979 (6,921) 6,920 179,588
Building Reserve 44,153 - - 3,348 47,501
Benevolent fund 21,891 - - 2,000 23,891
194,654 50,979 - 12,268 250,980
Balance Parish Transfers Revaluations Balance at
at 1 Income 31
January December
2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £
General Reserve 115,546 9,313 8,510 (4,759) 128,610
Building Reserve 47,591 1,255 - (4,693) 44,153
Benevolent fund 24,063 632 - (2,804) 21,891
187,200 11,200 8,510 (12,256) 194,654

20. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fund balances at 31
December are
represented by:
Tangible assets 8,739 9,915 18,654 11,943 - 11,943
Investments 154,448 257,102 411,550 134,898 241,649 376,547
Current assets 87,793 7,985 95,778 47,813 11,446 59,259
250,980 275,002 525,982 194,654 253,095 447,749

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21. PCC MEMBERS

8 members of the PCC (2022: 12) received payments during the year, these being the reimbursement of approved expenses and payment of fees related to verger or PA duties, in accordance with the PCC approved schedule of rates. In addition 2 members (2022: 3) of the PCC were also paid employees. The aggregate amount of all expense/fees payments to members of the clergy and PCC during the period of office in the year was £16,689. (2022: £19,265). The aggregate amount of all payments (including salary and benefits) to members of the clergy and PCC during the period of office in the year was £78,695 (2022: £76,015).

Trustee remuneration and benefits

Name of trustee Amounts paid or benefit value Amounts paid or benefit value
2023 2022
Remuneration Pension Pension
TOTAL		 TOTAL
£ £ £ £
Suzanne Lees-Smith (from Employment contract 34,881 1,090 35,971 26,732
date of appointment to as Children and
PCC) Families minister
Linda Knowles (to date of Employment contract nil nil nil 4,272
resignation from PCC) as Parish Operations
Manager
Anthony Bligh Employment contract 25,246 789 26,035 25,746
as Youth Minister as Youth Minister
Other transaction(s) with trustees or related parties
Name of the Relationship to charity Description of the 2023 2022
trustee or related transaction(s) £ £
party
Hilary Aiken Wife of the Rector Secretarial expenses 600 600
(Chairman of PCC)
Sarah Fife Wife of Member of PCC Salary & Pension as Parish Salary & Pension as Parish 4,379 17,090
member (to date of Facilities Manager
resignation)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

Report to the trustees The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Wisley With Pyrford ~~ee~~ On accounts for 31 December 2023 Charity 1128605 Set out 33-44 the year ended ~~—~~ no on pages ~~| fF] C1~~ I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Graham Norton FCA

2 Patterdale Coldharbour Road West Byfleet KT14 6JN

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