THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESJASTICAL PARISH OF WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH ONTENT Foreword from the Rectory Public Benefft Stslement Churchwardens, Report Churchyard Rep)rt Aylesbeare Oean8ry Synod Safeguarding Rep(Kt Volunteer Statemenl and Financl81 Review Independent Examiners Report ststement of Finanaal Acttvities 10. Balance Sheet Notes to the Finandal Stslements 12-19.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF YCOMBE RALEIGH Foreword from tha Rèctory Dear Brothers and siste in Chst Another year has gone by in something of a blur and. as ever, with many ups and downs. Perhaps the most signif1¢8nl events have been in Ihe national churth the publi¢ats"on of the Makin report and the subsequent resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Given that we are leé lo believe that many others had knowledge of events and did litue or nolhlng, il is likely that he will not be the last. It rs worth rk)ting that, trK>ih locally, in the pash and In the Dlocese, we have a good and commilted team, working together lo protect the vulnerable. remembering that, sometimes. we ourselves are the vulnerablel On a more cheerful note, the most Important event in Jr parish was th8 appointment and athval of Rev. Kara as a halr- lime, interim team vicar. Her energy and enthusiasm are both infectious and a joy lo see. We look forward lo her ministy bearing fruit in due lime. We must never forget that the clergy can't do it all (even those of us who serve'full-lime'l. il lakes g community of faith to build and strengthen the church and we must all take our part. Remember Sl. Paul's words about the body {of Chrfsll hawThJ, needing, m3fiy memb6rs wth differing gifts. You may recall that the P.C.C. committed to pawng Ihe common fund in full in 2024, and, though it has not been easy, we did indeed pay the Common fund in full for the first lime sin¢e 'CoV limes.. Thank you au lor your gen8rostyl Lotsng lo the ture. however uncertain and unstable the wodd may LE, let Us commil and re-commit each day, to holding fast lo God in Christ, to live lives dedicated lo our Love of GCMJ and of our neighbour as ourselves, and be bold and brave In proclaiming Christ. not only in our words.. l once saw a poster in a lleagUeS stu¢Jy which ad 'lord make my words tender and sweet for tomorrow I may have to eat them., but also in d88ds, which don't have lo be huge or extravagant, just Garfng. loving, what the other person needs, remembering that a simple cup of water lo the thirsty is nob'ced by Our Lord, and most decidedty by the par¢hgJ. Don't forget that il is possle lo be dry of soul too, aThJ we can help and support ona another in this, and all 8Is8 100. We may not think that we are many in number. nor particulady skilled or glfted, or have va51 resources, bul Jesus started wth 12 friends, a mixed bag of very ordinary peoplè. and look what was achieved by them. Never lose hgpe or faith. Wllh love, prayers and every blessSng. Fr. Robert Sellers
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH Y4trHYCOMBE RALEIGH Publle Bonefit Statsm•nt Objectives and Acti115 The PCC is committed to enabling as many peopk as pM)Ssible lo worship at our churches and to bacome part ol our Parlsh communlty C>f withymb0 Raleigh wth Exmoulh. The PCC maintains an overview of worshSp throughout Ihe Parish and makes suggestions on how our ServIS can involve the many groups th8t live wthin our Parish. When planning our adNities forthe yearthe incumbent and the PCC haveconshlered the Commission's guidanceon public benefit and, in particijlar, th8 specific guidancè on Charities for the advancement of religion. Our swvices and worship put faith into pra¢llce through prayer and scripture, rnuS and sacramenL We ty to enabl¢ ordinary people to live out their faith 8s part of our Parish community through.. Worshlp and prayer, leamlng about thg Gospel.. and developing their knovAedg8 and trust in Our Lord Jesus Chrfst Promsion of Pastordl for people INing in the Parish Missionary and oulr8ach work. To facllilate this woik, rt is impDrtanl that W8 maintain the fabric of the three Churches, St John the Evangelist, All Saints, and Si John In the Wildemess, and the Iwo church halls. Worship and Prayer The Parochial Chur&h Counal of Withycombe Raleigh, Exmouth, is anxious to offer a rangè of r&gular church services across OLJr thr88 thurchès, not only on Sundays, bul also during the week, that our wder communlty will find both b8nefi¢ial and spiritually fulfilllng. For those who prefer a more traditional ServiWe maintain trth an 8 8m Sunday moming EuchaTisI and Evensong. and one weekday Eucharisl al each ol the church8s on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. St. John in the Wlderness Church has a wekoming and approachab,011 age Eucharist, eh Sunday, and th8 olh&r tsvo churches have a Yamity friend, Eucharist Imass atAI Sainlsl on th8 fi1 Sunday ofeach month. We continue lo hold special servicas al major festivals throughout the year. Schools and other or9anization hokl carol services each Christmas as well as other special semces 8nd eVts during the year. Al present there are 263 parishioners the Elector Roll {St John the Evangelist 88, St John in the Wildemess 122 and Al Saints 531, compared wth a total of 269 in the prewous year. Several names were added or r8moved during the year 8ilh8r b8caus8 of dèath or moving away or into the area. The average Sunday attendance across the three churches on Sunday's was Sl John the Evangelist 55. Sl John in the Wlldemess 58 and All Saints 36. As would be expected, this number increases somewhat al Eastw, Harvest and Christsnas. As well as OLir regu18r servic8s, we 8n3bl8 our community to celebr8te and thank God at the milestones of the joumey through Ilfe. A(*oss the pan'sh there have been. St John the Evangelist- 3 baptisms, 15 Iunerals plus 3 burials of ashe5 and 3 weddings. All Saints- O baptisms, O weddings and 5 ftjnerals and Sl John in the Wildemess 3 baptisms 4 weddings and 29 funerals. Those who are no longer able lo come lo Church are not forgotten. Communion is tak8n lo those who wsh to receive It in their own hLxnes, and others are vlsited or contacted by frtends from the congregation. As well as engagement with the local communlty in inviting those around us to semces in chufch they are also invited ond Welcomed to Soal events, concerts and other events thai lake place in tho churches.
Churchwardens, Annual Report for 2024 The Churchwardens are pleased to report the following. Aim and Purpos• Wilhy¢ombe Raleigh Parochial Church Council (the PCC) has th8 r8sponslbillty of ¢ooperalin9 the Rector, Fr Robert S8lkrs, in prtrmoling in the ecclesiastical parish. the whole mission of Ihe Church, pastoral. evangelistic, social and ecumenlcal. As well as the three churches in the Parish.. Sl John thè Evangelist Parish Church. Al Saints Church and St John In the Wildemess Church themselves. The PCC is also resptsnslble for maintaining the two Church halls al Sl John the Evangelist and All Saints, Exmouth. Structure, Governance and Management The Team Minlsty of the Parfsh and Mission Community was formed wlhln the hlstorlG Paii5h boundaries and over time has proved to be its strength as it continues lo develop further pastoral rArè and oulmch within the Parish and wider communlty. Each church manages ils day to day affairs through its own General PurpM)ses Committee. reporting rUladY lo the Parochial chUh Councll which has over1 responsibS1ity for Ihe management of the Parish. To en$ that informab'on Is diss8min*ed to each of the three GPC'S plus the PCC the PCC Secretary ensures copies of all minutes are circulated lo each group. Wthycombe Raleigh PCC has respgnsibilty for Ihe churches in the Parish and are situated as follows.. Parfsh Church of Sl John Ihe Evangelist. WrthyGombe Wllage Road. Exmouth. D&von EX8 3AE. All Saints,, Exeter Road, Exmoulh, Devon EX8 1 RZ Sl John In the Wildemess. Sl Johns Road. ExfflcNJth. Devon EX8 SEG The 3 churches are In Ihe Aesbeare Deanery in the DKe of Exeter. The corr8spond8nce address Is The Parish Office, Parish Church Hall, Withywnbe Vlllage Road. Exmouth. Devon EX8 3AE. Website.. svww.wllh mbe.or Tel&phone 01395 272239, The PCC is a body corpordte {PCC Powers Measure 1956. and the Church Representation Rules 2022 statement) ICh&rity excepted frorn regislration with the Charity Commission. rf appropriate}. M•mborshlp PCC members who have seryed from the date of the Annual P8rothial Church Meeting on 214 April 2024 until the date this report was approved were-. Fr Robert Sellers {ex-officio) Chair Incumbenl.. Rev. K8r8 Maylor {ex-offi¢iol {from August 20241 Mrs. Penny Stranack. Mr Paul Walker and Mr Ajan Whipps. Interim Team var Churchwardens.. Parish Tr888urer: Mrs Diana Gale-Hasleham Safeguardlng Representative: Mrs Penny Stranack. Deangry Synod: Mr Patrick Brooks, Dr Roger Kain. Mr Alan Whipps (from June 2024) and Mrs Joy Whipps, Ele¢18d Members.. Mrs Margaret Carter, Mrs Vtvien Duval-steer. Mrs Lynne Foster. Mrs Margaret Ide, Mrs Maur8&n Jgckman. Mrs Mary Latham. Mrs Wendy McGuire, Mrs Karen Minty. Mrs Lynne Pearcey. Mrs Nikki Sweatman. Mr Keith Wadlan. Ms Jane Harvey Ichurthyard Pdministrator) Coryopted: St John the Evangellst Mrs Mary Latham (Deputy Chur¢hwardenl. Mr Ajan Whipps Ioeputy Churchwardenl Mrs Lynne Foster. Mrs Nikki Swealman and Mrs Joy Whipps (Deanery Synod).
St John In th¢ Wlldern•ss Mrs WerKly McGuire It)eputy Churchwarden), Mr Paul Walker, (Deputy Churchwardel)) Mr Patrick Brod(s {Dearnry Synod & SLIW GPC Treasurer), Mrs Margaret Ide, Mrs Maureen Ja¢kman. All Saints Mrs Margaret Carter, Mfs DUValteer. Dr Roger Kain, Mrs Karen Mlftty, Mrs Lynne Peareey {Dewty Churcarden1, Mr Kelth Wadlan IAS GPC Treasur8rl. The Team Ministry of the Parish and Mission Community was lomied Mthin the hlslorl¢ Parish boundaries and over lime has proved to be ils strength as il continues lo developfiJrther its pastoral carp and outreach within the Parish and der community. Each church manages its day to day affairs thmugh its own Gtsneral Purposes Committee. reporting regularly to the Parochial Church Council which has overall rgsponsibility for the management of the 4K)le parish. The lotsl membership of thé Electoral Roll 2023 was 269 made up as follows:_ Parish Church of Sl John the Evangelist All Saints. 89 St John in the Wild8m8SS 125 The PCC ha$ ¢ompli¢d wlth thè duty under Section 5 of the Safeguardlng and Clergy Discipline Mèasurè 2016 in that It has duo rogard to the House of Blshops. guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. (Thls means positive consideration 15 given to safor recruitment practleo and the possibility that activities wlthln tht church community may have safeguarding implicationsl. Achlovomgnts The work of the Parish has conl'nueé lo flourish and il has been a busy y&ar both in faith and within our social and fundraisins activities. It has been wonderful to see the expanOn of the 'Open the BcM)k' outreach program in ourlgcal primary schools and in lime this should support further gro%th of our congrggabons. Fr Robert has worked lirelessty for our Parish and church families. We want lo thank him for all ho has done throughout 2024. As in PT8ViOUS years, Fr Robert has en well supported by our reb'red ckrgy to ensure a varied and regular patt8m olworship is available across the Pansh. We are blessed to have the help of a wide team of reb.red clergy= Fr David Amott, Fr lan Blyde, Fr Robert Charles, Rev Judy t)ay. and Fr John Sweaknan. Thank you for all you have done. 1st August marked an important milestone the linsIng of Rev Kara MaWor as Inlerfm Toam Vicar and the whol8 Parish welcorned her and her farnily wlh the Bishop of Crediton leading the servi(. We lth)k fotward to Kara being fully integrated into the Parish as she makes the Vicarage in Dian8 Close her home. The Parish Continues lo work wth the Coastal Churches Mission Community seeking 8reas of collsboralion and cooperation within the local community. Exc41ingly. a prograrnme of integrated wor*ing ltscal primary schools is being developed in 2025. As we continue to emerg8 frorn th8 shadow of the cOd pandemic and the negative impact of Infiallon, we rely on a number of people who make sure the Parish works as well as ws&ble. Thank to all those who seNe on various commlttees, organise Ihg many events, and ensure effective communlcation rOsS Ihe Parish. Penny Stranack, Paul Walker & Alan Whipps- Churchwardens
Churchyard Report Th8 Churchyard has again been well maintained by our Sexton, A18n Pring and also wth 50m8 help from the Community Payback Team. They have assisted in rebuilding walls. dearing 8way shrubbery, uncovering flat headstones and much mo. This much appreciated work will hopefully Conlnue into 2025 as there is sts'll some substantial work lo do, which Alan would have f¢yJI hard on his own. Fees w8re unforbjnatety down this year byjust over £2,000 bul cash r8C8Ned ihrough the Gale box was up by £23 and we were able to sell logs from our felled Ash Trees for £220. We also received a £52,¢X)O donats.on left in a will lo be used i maintaining the ohurchyard and a grant of £2,389 from East Devon District Council. Our Common Fund request was psid In full. In December a full survey of tho trees was corned out as some of the Yews appeared lo b8 dying. W8 have been adwsed they need lo be coppiced which will make quite a dramatlc thang8 to the churchyard, bul they 14 hopefully then rerow. We will aim lo gel this wort car out In the Spring. Jano Harvey- Churchyard Administrator
Aylesbeare Deanery Synod Report The Synod m8t threè tim8s in 2024. At ils first meeting on 21 February In Exton Village Hall, our guest speaker was Neil Williams, Dlo¢es8n Director of Finan. He had been inwled to respond to sorne of the issues on Church of England finances raised by the guest speakèr at the previous Synod from the national (Kganisalion Save the Parish, (Sir James Bumell-Nug8nl). As ever, Neil was informative, cheerful. and courteous in answering questions. Ho said he WC•uld look into adding an extra lin8 lo th8 Deanery accounts to thow how much each parish paid to the Diocese in fees for weddings, funefftls and hurGhyards. One new and wekome addition to Ihe Sync*J agenda was a sharir7g of'gcK)d news, from the D8an8ry. A8 Patrick Brooks comm8ntsd in Cont8Ct,'il mado a joyful and refreshing changè lo talk about positwe things,. From our parish we shared that we were delighted to have made an appointrnent for our half time post IlhoLJgh we ware not able Icl name Kara al the time} as well as that our'open the Book, group is gng from strength to strength. Other parishes had news about successful children's activities, appointment of ¢hilJren's workers and Similar prOj¢s. Synod hold ils open Deanery Eutharisl on the evening of Tuesday 18 June 2024, this year combined with the annual Visitation by the Archdeacon of Exeler. In additi¢)n lo Ihe usual admissron of Churchwardens to their office, we had the licensing of St8v Jones as Rural Dean. 11 was good lo see so many people sent on such a joyful Oa$lon. final meewng ofthe yearwas on Wednesd8y 6th Novgwnbgr. Our gl1 speaker, Rev. Canon Profess Morwenna Ludlow spoke on the workings ol General Synod and discussed the processes around. and fijtU possibilitles of. Livlng in Lov8 and Faith. One outcome is a collection of prayers for those vtho seek a blessing on same-sex rn18tionships. Ai each of the February and November meetings Synod 1ve(l a financial rept frixn the Deanery Treasurer, Mr Vlvian Eddy, and on Dio¢esan Synod matters from Paul Stock. Deanery Lay Chair. Roger Kain- {wlh 8¢th0¥edgement to Wrthycx)mbe RaleTrgh neWetter. Contact>
Prornolin a Safe and Health Church Culture- Safe uardin Re ort Th8 PCC has complied with the dufy under Section 5 of the S8f8gu8rding 8nd Clgrgy Discipline Me8sure 2016 (duty to comply with the House of Bishops. gurdance on safeguarding children 8nd Vulneble adults). This m8ans positive cOnseration is given to saf8rr8crultmentpract and the pos&bilty Ih8t actwths within the ohurGh Gommunify may have safeguarding implications)- In the course ot 2024, after many years of steding in the important and wide-ranging work of Safeguarding Representative for the Parish, Mandy Longbottom stepped down from this demanding role. Following discussions, Fr Robert and the Churchwardens Mjentified three different areas of responsibilty within the Safeguarding role which could be undertaken by ditterent people. with the Parish Safeguarding Reprgsentative having overall responsibility. These Roles are: 11 The DBS (Disclosure and Barring Se1) Verifier, EvKlence checker, enable5 the DBS ¢hecking of volunleeis as part of Ihe safer wwItnt process. Nikki Sweatsnan agreed to take on IhL5 rok. 21 The Training Coordinator keeps volunteers up to date with safeguarding trainlng and maintains records of training completed and that whid) is due for renewal. Margaret Ide has agreed to tske on this role. 31 The Safer Recruitmenl Coordinator leads the safer recruitment lIcY and ensures the safe storage of all relevant data and records. Margaret Carter has agreed to take on this ro. The Parish Safeguarding Group is now made up of these three. together with Fr Robert Sellers and Parish Safeguarding Representative, Penny Stranack, plus a repntatiVe from exh Church.. Al Saints, Lynne Pearcey., Sl John the Evangelist, Mary Lalham., St John in the Wldemess. Rokrt Gale-Hasarn The Group looked at the Parish Safeguarding PoleS that the PCC is required to review and will be bringir¢g these to the PCC for discussion and updating where necessary The Group also Teviewed the training modules that are required for different roles and responsibilities and those who needed to update their training have been reminded of the necessity and importance of ¢ompleling this training. 10 re peop successfulty compleled their tnodules. There have also been 14 DBS checks Completed. of these 11 were renewals. 3 new ones, with one mre in proJress. 3 new volunteers have been helped Ihrough the Safer Recruitment pr(tess. We are ever mindfvl of the need to keep safeguarding h•Jh our agenda for the PCC and the Parish as a whole, If anyone ever has concems for themselves or for others please do not hesitate to talk to one of the team. Penny Stranack Approved by the PCC on the 10th March 2025 and signed on its behall by: Penny Stranack Churchwarden Paul Walker Churchwarden Alan Whipps Chu hvrarden
Volunteor SL*•m•nt We wouki like lo thank all the volunteers who work so hard to m8ke Cmjr churches the lively and vibrant communitles they ar6. We want to mention our churchwardens Mrs Penny Stranack, Mr Paul Walker and Mr Alan Whipps who have WC•rked so tirelessly on our behalf. Flnanclal R•vi Total funds across all bank, share, and 5nv8stment acctsunts were £390,797, made up of unrestricted funds of £245,403, designated funds of £95,009. and endowment funds of .365. Investment owounts (share, end¢)wmenl, and deposill ar8 held with the Diocesan Central Board of FinancE ICBF) Church of England Funds, and deposil accounts a also held with HS8C and The cambge & Counties Bank. The PCC is also a custodian for £384 in Santander shares. £162,9T9 was receNed in Voluntary Income, whlch Included £15.307 from Gift Aid and three legaoles totaling £64,847 (£2,500 to Sl John in the Wildeme35, £52.347 to The Churchyard and £10:¢KlO to All Sainls'l. Pl8nned giving fèll by 0.2Q/o. Ajthough a small decli, il is a positsve outcom8 considering that the cosl-of-living crisis continues lo hit pock8ls hard. We perslsl in encouraging donors to move lo regular slanding Orders as this provi¢Yes steadier flow of Income that allows us lo better plan and budget cash flow and uce the need for cash handllng. The introduction of card machines into our churche5 has seen very positwe resulls. Activllies for generating funds such as Church Hall leth'ngs was £31,306, representing a slight fall orn the previous year, Fundraising was £15,9991£12,732 in 20231. E8ch of.thé three ChUhe$ had full social and fundraising programmes that Included various events lor all ages, with coffee momings remaining the bedrock f¢Jndraiser. Activity workshops held in Lent and Advent are very popular wth children and are well attended. Thè Churchy8rd g8neral8d income of £28,785 fees of £16,311. Incom8 reflects the fall in burials a rise in inlermenl of ashes. The grant from East Devon District Council IEDDCI for the upkp of the Churchyar(i was £2,3891£4,218 In 20231. The juStifatIOn for this reduction is ¢urrgnlly being investigated wth EDDC. The Common Fund Request2C124 was £108,899. Thiswas paid in full by th8 end ofD8C8mber2024 using incorne generated in th¢ year. No drawdown from reserves was needed to meet this payment. Thls has sent a strong message of a relum to financial stability since lockdown. It is always going tr) be a h8rd challenge lo balae tha books and bo financlally sustsinable and we know that we cannot be complacent. In workirig towards sustainability, the PCC aotively promotes accountability, responsible stewardship, openness, and adherence lo biblical finarrial teachings. Global gas and electricAty price volatility contillue to significanuy impact utility bills. All thr88 church8s are Cun11Y locked into tariffs that offered the best value at the time of signing up. Maintenance ¢g$1s across the three churches arKI tsvo thurch halts were £12.948.1£35.654 in 2023). The PCC is very aware Ihal our buildings require mntenanCe on an ongoing basis and the Trusl88S 8r8 V8ry mindful that they need to be prepared for frequent, wssibty sizable bills in the hjture. Finally. we would like to thank ourtreasurers and administralorswho look afterevery aspect ofthe fin8nc8s forourchurches, halls, and th& chUhYard. Their help and experl'se in promol'rwJ 9ood stewardship ané best practi in financ8 admlnistr81ion have been invaluab. Diana Gale-Hasleham
Charity No. 1128842 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT T THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KTfHYCOM8E RALEIGH I report lo the Iruslees the acc<>unls ol Ihe Parochi81 Church Coun(#l of the E¢desiasti¢81 Parish of Wlthycnmbe Ralelgh for the year ended 31 Decembar 2024. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The Charity's trustees are tesponsibl& for the preparatTron of the accounts. The chaTty's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under seclSon 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), and that an independ8nl examlnallon18 needed. 11 Is my responsibility to= examlne the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,. to follow the procedures laid do In the Gerra[ Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xbl of the 2011 Act. and lo slate whelher particular matters have come to my atttIon. Basls ot Independent examinerfs statsment y examination was carried out in aOrdance with General Diwtions given by the Charity Commission. An examinatiDn Includes a reiiewoflhe accounting r8COTds kept by the wjject and a mpariSon of the accounts presented with those records. It also includ65 wn5ideralion of any unusual items or (ii5th5urBs in the accounts seeking explanations from thè trustees concerning any such matter5. The procedures undertaken do not promde all the eden that would be requlred in an audit, and consequently I do not eXs3 an audit opinion on the leW gtven by the accounts. Independent examlnerfs stat•m•nt In connect with my examination. no matter has come to my atttion 11 whlch gives me reasonable cause to believe Ihal in any material respect the requirements lo keep accounting record5 in aC(darKe section 130 of the 2011 Act., and lo prepare aOUnts which COrd wth the accounting records and compty wth the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been mel., or 21 lo which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in ¢xder lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to b8 reached. J E D Rippon FCCA Soulhon & Co Chartered Cerb'fied A)untants 6 Th8 Parade EXMOUTH Devon EX8 IRL
HE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ThE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted Restricted General Designaledlncome Funds Endowment Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Incomlng resource5 from generated funds Voluntary IoMe Activitles for generating fijnds Investment Income Incom• resourc•s from Charitsble activities other in¢om• r•source5 162502 49705 4077 8971 1576 162502 f09165 53782 50739 10547 7497 82821 82821 Total Incomlng Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of gènèrating funds Costs of generating voluntary Income 233032 Fundraising trading costs 16970 Investment Management Costs Charitabl• activiti•s G0vornan costs other Re50ur¢es Expend¢d 233032 240282 16970 22302 2459 2459 2940 1273 2910 Total Resource5 Expended Net inGomlngl(outgoingJ r•sourc•s beforn transfers Gross trgn$fors botwe•n funds 48598 5653 44311 54251 151851 Net in¢oming/(outgoing) resources beforn othgr rfjGogni$8dgalnrfloss8s) 4287 51623 (1659) 54251 {51851 OTHER RECOGNISED GAINSI{LOSSESI Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the chartys own use Galns and loss6s on investment assets 57612 42 57612 187016 2768 8329 2728 N8t n70vement in funds Totsl funds brought forward 61941 51623 1 2653 43387 1067 49318 114631 190160 1995558 1805398 Total funds carried fonyard 10.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARtsH OF YirrHYCOM8E RALEIGH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 UnreStrd Restricted GeneTrl [Ignated Income Funds ETrdowment Total Funds 2024 Total 2023 Note FIXED AssErs Tangible Assets Investments 1720818 195922 1720818 1663206 50385 341317 270955 95010 Total FlxedAssets £1916740 £95010 £50385 £2C62135 £1934161 CURRENT ASSETS Stock and work in pmgress Debtors Short Temi Investments Cash at bank and in hand 1483 1483 2003 49481 49481 2274 Total current assets 50964 64277 CREDrroRS Amounts falling due within one year 10. 2910 2910 2880 Net current assets/(IlabilltlesJ 48054 48054 61397 TotalAssets less current Ilabllltles 1W794 gS010 50385 2110189 1995558 CREDITORS Amoullts falling due after one year Provisnns for liabilities and charges Net assets FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricta Fundy Designated income funds Endowment funds 1964794 1964794 1902852 95010 43388 50385 49318 95010 50385 Total Funds Signature Print Name Dats Signeé by one or 0 trustees on beha cf all of the trustees r4. 11.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024 Basis of Preparatlon Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared on Ihe basis of historrc costs (except that investments are shown al market value) in aor{janCe wlh.. Accounllng and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Pradice ISORP 20051., and with Accounting Standards,. and with Charities Act 1gg3. Change in bas1$ of accounting There has been no change to Ihe acccyJnting pdKies (valuation rules and method5 of accounlingl since last year Changes to previous ac¢ount$ No changes have been made lo the accounts for premous years Axountlng Poli¢l•s INCOMING RESOURCES Recognition of incomlng resources These are induded in the Stalemenl of Financal Activitses (SOFA) when: the chaty become5 entifjed to Ihe re50urces' the trustees are virtually certain th wll r8CèIV8 the resources-, and the mcfftetary value can be measured with sufficient reliabllity. Incomlng r•sources with relatod •xpendlturt Where irbcoming resources have related expenditure las wlh fundralsing or contract inoJme} the incoming SOUrCeS and related expentjilure are reported gross in the SOFA. Grants and donatlons Grants 8nd doryats.ons are onty induded in the SOFA sthen the tharity has uncondilh?nal entillemont to the resources. Tax reclaims on donatl¢n$ and glfts ItomIng resources from tax reclaims are induded in the SOFA al the same time as the gift to which they relate. CoTrtrartual In¢om• and performancè related grants This is only included In the SOFA once Ihe goods or serw¢es havo been delivered. Glft$ Sn klnd Gifts in kind are accounted for al a reasonable esUmat8 of their value to th8 charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are incjuded in the accounts as gifts onty when sohl or distributed by the charity. Grfts in kind for use by the charity are inc]uded in the SOFA gs incoming resources vthen receivable. 12.
HE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RTH 31 DECEMBER 2024 Donated servlc¢s and facilities These are onty iluded in irthming resources (vAth an equivalent amount in resources expwdedl bthere the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, me8wr8ble and material. The value placed on the58 resources Is the estimated value to the charity of the Servi or facility received. Volunteer help The value of any vc4untary help re is rlol irKluded in the a¢counl$ bul is described in the Irusteos, annual rep. Investment Incom? Thi5 is irKluded in the aCUnIS vthen receiv8bl8. Investrnent galns and losses This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investrnents to market value al the end of the year. EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Llablllty re¢ognlllon Uabllities are racognised as soon as there is B18gal or constructive obli9afh)n commltling the charity to pay out resour$. Govemanco costs Indude costs of preparation and examlnalion of statutory accounts, Ihe cost of trustee meetiThJs and the cost of any leg81 advice lo trustees on governance or constitutional mattws. Grants with perfomiance corKlltions Where the charity gives a gr8nl wth condibons for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognis8d in SOFA on¢e Ihe recipient of the grant has provided the specific service or output. Grants payable thout perfomiance condltlons These are onty rer4)gnised in the accounts when a commitment has begn made and there are no conditlons lo be mel relating lo the grant which remain in the control ofthe tharity. Support costs Support costs include central luncti¢)ns have bean 3llocated to activity cost categories on a basis consislenl with the use of Tesour¢e5. e.g. alb¢aling propety Costs by lloor areas. or per capita. staff costs by the lime sp8nt and other $ts by their usage. ASSETS Tanglble fixèd asséts for use by the charity These are capilalised rf they Can b8 used for more than one year and Cost al18asl £5(KJ. Th8y are valued al cosL or kf glfted. at the value to the Gharity on recelpt. Invosbnents Investments quoted on a recognised stock ex¢hange are v81ued at mark8t Value at the year end. Other investment ass&ts are included al trusteès, best estimate of market value. Stocks and work In progress These are valued al the lower of cost or market value. 13.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF VTHyCOMBE RALEIGH NOTE FINAN TATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 3. Analysis of Incoming resoLtrces UnrestrTCted RestrKted EoWMent General Deslgnaled Income Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note Voluntary Income Planned Giving and Tax R8COV8rable Collections at Services Gift Days and Sundry t)onab'ons Grants Legacies Oiher 76682 11209 76682 11209 76795 15015 9822 60 500 203 64847 120 Activltle5 for generatlng funds Church Hall lettings Fundraising Other 31306 15999 31306 15999 6477 33098 12732 4909 4077 Investment Income Dividends and interest Incomlng r•sources from charitable act5vlt19S Charity Fayre Other incoming resour Parish Magaine Fees Churchyard Parochial Youth Club Income Youth Worker Grant I Saints Inslilul8 East Devon District Councll Grant Other 3074 27482 28785 16311 3074 27482 28785 16311 3621 33472 31192 15651 4000 2389 780 4000 2389 780 6000 4218 27 14.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF wHyC0mBE RALEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NDEO 31 DECEMBER 2024 4. Analysis of resource5 expended Unrestricted Restricted Endowment General DesMJnaled Irthme Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Nole Costs of 9enerating voluntsry Income Magazine costs Diocesan common fund Clergy expenses R8tired Clergy Honoraria Church running and maintenance Upkeep of services Upkeep of churchyard Wages, salaries and honoraria Youth Wotherfs Salary Christian Agen¢ie5 As8ets purchased New Build1r work Major Repairs Support Costs Administration Lcttery Expenses 3270 108899 3514 3270 108899 3514 2959 925QO 2822 55375 3746 55375 3746 32600 11252 82089 5674 33581 10622 11252 614 614 927 1257 1925 32 6120 2440 1925 3277 6120 2440 1763 4063 1445 Fund ral$ing trading Church hall running and maintenance Fund raising costs 18689 281 16689 81 21987 315 Charitable activitie5 Donations Govornance ¢osts Independent Examlners fee 5. Det)il$ of c•rtaln Items of oxp•ndltur• Trustee expenses Number of trustees who were paid expen Fees for examinallon or 8udil of accounts 15.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF vHyCOmBE RALEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 6. Pald Employees 6.1 Staff Costs 2024 2023 Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind Employer's national insurance costs P8n&on costs 6.2 Average number of lull4ime oqulvalwt empk>yee5 in th• y•ar Charitable acttvitses 7. Tanglbl8 Flxed As$8t$ 7.1 Cost or valuation Fixtures fthings and equipment Frethld land and buildings Total Balance brought forward Additions Revaluation Disposals 1555305 107901 1663206 50242 7370 57612 Balance carried forward 7.2 Accumulated depreciation and Impalrnwrrt provisions Balance bught foThYard Charge for Ihg year Balance carried forward 7.3 Net book valuo Brought forward 790 CorrSed forward 7,4 Rèvaluation Fixd assets have been revalued in accordance Y1h a valuation prowded by the Ecelesiaslical Insurance Group. 16.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 8. Investment Assets 8,1 Flxfjd a$s•ts Investmnts Carrying value al beginning ofyeai Add.. additions to investments at CA)sI Less.. disposals at caThying value Add= profivllossl on r&valuathon 270955 70362 Carrylng value al end otyear 8.2 Analysis of investments MOTkel value 8t 8aT end Income for Pat15h Chur CBF Dep051t Account- Ctrgan Fund CBF Deposit Account- Fabric Fund CBF Deposit Account- Choir Fund CBF Deposit Account- Vestr)ents FurKI CBF Dèposit Account- 150 Year Fund 100 Group Sanlander shares Parish Church Hall Deposit Account All Saints Church CBF Deposit Account- General FurKJ CBF Depot Account- Sheppard Bequest 14684 CBF Income Shares CBF Fabric Fund Cambridge & Counles Bank Cambridge & Counties Bank- 1 Year FRB St John in the Wildemess Church CBF Derx)sil Accnunl- General Fund C8F Deposit kcounl- Capital Projects Fund CBF D8posII Account- Org8n Fund CBF Doposlt Account- MaInlen8 Contingency Fund C8F Grow Fund CBF Training Fund Cambridge & Count'es Bank Lottery Account Churchyard churchya Fund 1512 CBF Investment lund units C8F Deposit Account CBF Deposit Account 1474 M&G Charifund inCDme units Wllhycombe Raleigh PCC CBF Income Shar6s General Management Deposit Account 63 57 465 151 18 384 42 14545 190 170 5136 342 9647 241 258 8818 12151 23680 5036 2238 276 59646 332 458 892 190 10 2576 12528 16928 4984 10655 28473 110 430 1716 637 74133 1659 50000 17.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WITHYCOMBE RALEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 9. Dgbt¢rs and Prepayfflents Analysis of Debtors Amounts falling due within one year Last Year This Year Other Debtors 10. Credltors and Accruals Analysls of Cradltors Amounts falling due thin one year Last Year This Y8ar Other Creditors 11. Endowm•nt and Restricted Funds 11.1 Funds Held Fund Name Purpose and Restriction Parish Church Organ Fund Fabric Fund Choir Fund Vestrnents Fund 150th Year Fund Restricted Reslrieted Restricted Restricted Restrictsd To proMde for the upk88p of the Church Organ To promde for the upkeep of the Church Fabric To provide for the benefit of the Church Choir To provide for the upkeep of fhe Church Vestments To prowde for celebrattons lo mark the 150 anniversary of the Church All Saints Church iss E Hays Lega Pennanent Endowment For the general benefit of the Church Miss M F Rarnsden-wood Lagatry P8manent Endowment For the general benefit of the Churth Miss S F Pollard Legacy PerTnanent EndowTnenl For the general benefit of the Church PCC Monies Perrnanent Endowm8nl For the general benefll of the Church St John In the Wiklèm8SS Capital Projects Fund Organ Fund Maintenance Contlngency Fur Restricted Reslricled ReslriGted To prOlde for ftjture catal projects To provide for the upkeep of the Church Organ To provide for fure maintenance Churchyard Daisy Ltsuisa Pook Bequest Pemianenl Endowment For Ihe upkeep of the Churchyard 18.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESSASTICAL PARISH OF rHyCOmBE RALEIGH NOT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11.2 Movement of Major Funds Fund balances brought InrnIng ()Jl90ing foryrdrd resJrceS resourc8s Transfers Fund balances carried fOrd Gains and Lossès Fund Naffles Parish Church Organ Funé Fabric Fund Choir Fund Vestments Fund 150th Year Fund Chur¢hyarKi Fund Sl Jcthn in the Wildemess Capital Projects Fund Organ Fund Maintenance Contingency Fund Churchyard Dalsy Loulsa Pook Bequest Withycombe Raleigh PCC CBF Income Shares 61 63 57 447 145 18 151 7418 110 12528 11694 22788 458 892 121 $2 23680 5036 49318 1087 50385 72473 1659 74132 12. Other Infomiation During th8 y89r the Charity administ8r8d the collection and payment of £9.346 of EDBF fee5. This is not reflected In the 8ccounls as the funds never bek)nged lo the CharSty. 13. Reser4•s Pollcy The Trustees consider that the accounts 8llowfor the agreed Reserves Policy of£75,OOD. It is consIded that5uch rèserves would allow for the financial stability and the cont.nUare of our princip81 activities and responsibilities as a charity. Th& res8rve is held lo ensure that during thè 8ccwnting period, in the ease of any unforeseen occurrences across the Parish, al least three months operatr'ng costs will be available lo provide financial support lo any of our Pash churches ISI jo the Evangelist, All Saints and Sl John In the Wildem8ss)- Ihe Churchyard and our two church halls located al Sl John the Evangelist Church and All Sainl$' Chuh. Fr Robert Sellers. Rector, and the Parish Treasurer wll keep this level of funds und8r annual review on behalf of the Parochial Church Council. 19.