PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS SIDMOiml FINANaAL STATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 REGISTERED CHARfTY NO. 1128968 coMrErirs Page Annual Report i-ii Independent Examinerg rewt statement of Financial Artivities Balance Sheet 14 Notes to the Finanaal Ststements 15-21
ALL SAINTS, CHURCH. SIDMOUTH REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER - 1128968 TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Introduction All Saints, Church is a pather church in the Sid Valley Mission Communtty in the Diocese of Exeter. It was built in 1837 and developed an evangelical tradition to which it remains committed. Its parish is limited to the area around Ihe ¢hurth and the Wicarage. It joined the Sid Valley Te8m Ministry in 1997 and is a member of The Evangelical Alliance. Al Saints, historic patron is CPAS (Church Pastoral Aid Society} who are part of the Patronage Board responsible for appointing the Team Rector and Team Wi(xrs in the Sid Valley Mission Community. Afi Saints, is committed to the tnJlhs of Christianity as contained in the CPAS Stslemènt of Faith. The PCC has endorsed the Church of England Evangelical Council Basis of Faith and addibonal d8darations. Structure, governance and managomont The day-to4ay management of the church is the restK)nsibility of the Vicar In Consultation, where appropriate, with the churchwardens. The PCC has the responsibility of Cowoperating with thè Vicar in prornoling the whole mission and ministy of the Ghurch, in all its aspects of worship, discipleship, outreach. care and stewardship, within the context of the Sid Valley Mission Community and in co-operation wth other Christian churches. It also has responsibility for the Maintenan of the buildings on the site. PCC members are Trustees under the Chartties Act 2011. The melhod of appointment of PCC mernbers is set out in Ihe Churth Representation Rules 2022. All those who have attendéd the Church for six months are eno)uraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for deGtion to the PCC. There are up to fifteen elected members of the PCC. Each is invited lo serve a thre&year lemi. after which time tY may offer themselve5 for re-election. Election takes ptace at the Annual ParoGhial Church Meeting IAPCM) in April. The 2024 APCM was held on 2141ri1. in church, with 98 members present and 55 members submitting theirapok)gies. During 2024 the following have served as officèrs and members of th6 PCC. The Churchwardens, Vicar and Curate are ex-officK) members by virtue of their offi. Wicar Revd David Capom Chaim)an Curate Revd Sarah Rod(-Evans from June 2024 Principal Officers Dr Malcolm Crabtree Chur(*Marden Mrs Susan Gregory Churchwarden Mrs Mary Parkes Secretary Mr John Russell Treasurer Mr Phil Cranch Lay VIchaimian Deanery Synod Representativos Mr5 Marcia Bastin Elected to 2026 Mr Phil Cranch Elected to 2026 Mrs Kirsty Hammond Elected lo 2026 Mrs Carole Hawkins Elected to 2026 Page I
Elected Members Mrs Mary Parkes Eleded to 2025 Mr lan Mackie Mr Geoff Purkiss Elected to 2026 Erected to 2026 Mr John Hammond Elacted to 2027 Ms Maureen Morrell Elected to 2027 Mr Ken Nelhams Elected to 2027 Mr Phil Whiuock Elected to 2027 The PCC met 6 times during the year, in person. chLJrch. The newly elected PCC mel briefly aftér th8 APCM in April to elect Principal Officers. All meetings wer8 conducted in accordanc8 wlh the Church Representation Rules. Minutes of the meetings are available for members to read on Mychurchsuite or in the church offi. The members of the Standing Q)mmittee, elected by the PCC - the Vicar (ChaimTrn), the Curate, the Churchwardens, the Treasurer. the Sacr6tsry. Jill Capom (attende&), Phil Cranch (Church Administrator} and lfjrsty Hammond (Children's and Youth Minister}- met in February. June and October lo nSider matters of an urgent nature and to review certain areas of operations. Each member of the Standit¥J Committee acts as the lead on one area of the church aGtivities, and any decasions taken by the Standing Committ* are later ratified at a meeting of the PCC. The PCC continued to be aware of its resw)nsibilittes for the Health and Safety of all those who worship al AJI Saints, and those who lS11 our prernises for other events. We are thankful that John Bellon continues as our Health and Safety Officer and manages the maintenan of our buildings. There is a team of volunteers. under the leadership of Malcolm Crabtree. who undertake small Maintenan items. Contractors are engaged for more substantial work. Health and Safety is a permanent item on each PCC meeting agenda. The PCC'S Health and Safety policy is reviewed annually. The PCC tskes very seriously its responsibilty for SafUardlng all children and vulnerable adults who are in any way part of our communtty and have complied with Iheir duty under Sect 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016. Safeguarding is a permanent item on each PCC meeting agenda. The Safeguarding Action Plan was last rewewed in November 2024. The Safeguarding Team, which met 3 times duriro the year. consists of the following mernbers.. Tony Wiltshire Mary Parkes Tracey Tipton Kathryn Finney Dougie Rovlinson Safeguarding c[ordinator Adult's Advocate and Assistant Safeguarding Co-ordinator Children's Advo(xte and Diocesan approved Trainer Safer Re(xutlment / Safeguarding Training Cothinator DBS Verifier Kathryn and Tracey delivered three facethlothface Basi¢ & Foundation level training sessions during 2024, which were open to members of all Sid Valley Mission Community {SVMC) churches arKI well attended. The PCC are grateful to Kathryn and TraY for provtding on- site, fa-t0 face safeguarding trainirKJ. Several members of the Safeguarding Team indi(2ted Iheir intention to relinquish their roles once replacements had been found. We are thankful to those who have stepped forward to Page 2
take up Ihese responsibilities. so that the Safeguarding Team now wnsists of the following members.. Sheila Maycock Jo Vvilson Hannah Boyd Dea & Rob Chan Dougie Rowlinson Safeguarding (bordinator Adult's Advocate and Assistant Safeguarding Coryordinator Children's Advrxxte Safer Recruilment I Safeguarding Training Cothinators DBS VerIfr Tracey Tipton has indicated her VllIngneSS to delivery training events as required. Mary Parkgs kindly hosted a 'Farewell to the Safeguarding Tearn, lunch on 31 August. The PCC received regular reports on the rneeliThJs of Ottery Deanery Synod. The PCC remains committed to wholeheartedly SUPFK)rting our Wicar, Revd David Capom, and his family, in his roles as Vicar of All Saints and St Mary & St P&ler Salcombe Regis. Team Rector of the SVMC and as of 2024 Rural Dean for trie Ottery Deanery. We werè pleased to welcome Mr Martin and Revd Sarah Rod(-Evans, Lizzie and Hannah when they moved lo Sidrnouth in the summer. Sarah serves as our curate at All Saints and st Mary & Sl Peter Salcombe Regis and has the full support of our PCC. The PCC continues to follow dosely tho situation within the Church of England which we understand wll lead to starKlalone Servi of blessing for same sex upleS being introduced in 2025 and the intention to allow dergy and bishops to enter into same-sex civtl marriages. Th8 PCC has not changed its p)sition on hOKlg to the historic doctrine of the Church of England on these issues, and who5eheartedly supports our Ificar in his decision not to use the Prayers of Lovè and Falth. The PCC continues to CoeSpond and enjoy a good relationship with the DI0Se and other churches. Several members of the PCC and other church members attended meetings of the Devon Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship throughout Ihe year. lfjrsty Hammond continued to work as the SVMC Youth and Children's Minister bas6d at All Saints. Kirsty's work is line-managed by the Vicar. In addition, we employ the following staff-. Phil Cranch for 8 hours per week as Church Adrninistralor Beth Bissett for 8 hours per week as Administrative Assistant (to March 2024) Chris Bumian for 8 hours per week as Adrninistrative Assistant (from Sept 2024) Simon Gregory for 8 hours per week as Finance Assistant. Ruth Mathers for 21 hours per week as Administrative Assistant for the PCCS of Sidmouth Parish Church. St Giles, Sidbury wth St Peter's Sidford, and St Francis. Woolbrook. Following a successful recruitment prosS, Rebe(xa Id wll take up to the post of Operations Manager in mid-January. Phil Cranth will retire from his role as Church Adminislralor al the same time, follong a peri(xl of handover. The Finance and Administration teams joinlly continued to be responsible for the financial management of all weddings and funerals involving the SVMC dergy across the 6 churches, thereby ensuring accurale and consistent charges and timely disbursement of fees receÉved to clergy and PCCS. Page 3
The church is greatly indebted to our finan team for their diligent management of our church finances. The team conststs of the following mwnbers: Hon PCC Treasurer- John Russell Finance Officer, Giving (Stsnding OrderslFW OfferingslGrft Aid etc.)- John Slad8 FinanGe OfficEr, Keswck in Devon - Phil Whiuodi (who has now stepped dovm) Finance Assistant- Simon Gregory The PCC continued to review and updat8 its p)licies durirKJ Ihe year. Atl PCC poliaes are published on the church's website. The membership of the Electoral Roll was recorded in April 2024 as 229 (in April 2023 as 234). Phil Cranch as Church Administralor fulfilled ts role of Electoral Roll Officer. Risk Managèment Th& PCC has examined all areas of Ihe church's oporations and (x)nSered the major risks faced in each of these areas. In the opinion of the PCC. the church has established resources and review systems which, under Th)m)al circumstances, shoukl aliow these risks to be mitigated to an acceptabl816vel in its day-trp4lay operations. Public Benefrt The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at All Saints, church and to become part of our community. The PCC maintains an overview of our worship and other actiwties and is mindful of the need to include as many people as possible from our lown in our act[tIeS. When planning our aGbwlies for the year, the Wi(xr and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefrt and the specific guidance on charities for the adVanrnent of re1igjn. We ty to enable every person to live out their faith as part of church community through: worship and prayer" leaming about the Gospel. growng in faith in Jesus Christ-, learning to liv8 according to Christ's ex2mple' provision of pastoral care people limng in the town., missionary and outreach work [alEY and further afidd. It is a specrfic aim of our various styes of seNces to provide an accessible fomi of worship for those new to, or retuming to, an active Christian faith. To facilitsle this work, it is important that we maintain and develop the fabric of the premises of Al Saints, church and the other buildings on site. to the highest standards. Achievernents and Perfomance Our pattem of Sunday servi(xs has remained unchanged throughout the year. and rt has been a joy to welo)m6 new people to both our Sunday serViS Our 10:30 am Morning VVor5hip Servi indudes a9ppropriate groups for children and is followed by refreshments. We cebrate HO Communion at this Servi on 3rd Sunday of each month. Average attendance at 10:30 setwces during Odober 2024 was 111 adults 1110 in 2023) and 16 U16s (16 in 2023) Our 4..00 pm Evening Worship servTce is attended by an average of 35 adulls (42 in 2023) each weok. The service is followed by refreshments in the hall. We celebrate Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of each month. Page 4
The 7 O'clock is our evening Servi held on ead) * Sunday a17".00 pm which provs(Jes opportunity for more contemporary worship and a varied programme wth a younger congregation. 5 U16s and 31 adults attendod ihis servic8 in Oclob8r (10 U16s and 40 adults in 20231. Both the 10.'30am and 4:00pm Sunday servtces are Irve-streamed. and a recording is linked to the website. Many of our rnngregation unable to attend church, regularfy watch a service online, as do residents in several of our Iocgl residential homes. Bible teaching is a core part of our Sunday servic8s. During 2024 semion series have induded a series on Christian Faith, the bcok of Romans, generosity, Paul's prayers and the life of Dawd. Th8 10."30 am seNces during ALW3USt vHe design8d to be All-age. Some Sunday se5 had a particular focus, for Éxample, Transfomiing Lives Together (fLG) on 28 Aprtl, Open Doors on 5 May, MAF with Tracey and John Fell on 8 September Creation Care on 20 October and introducing Alison Giblett on 27 October. W8 enjoyed a thurch family lunch togetrler after the moming servrce on 2 occasions, for which we are grateful to Mary Parkes for managing the catering. We continue to b6 blessed by our group of gifted musicians and singers under Jill Capom's very able leadership as they serve at each Sunday service and on other oG¢asions. We are thankful to Susan Gregory and John HammorKI for assisting in this leadership role. Kir5ty Hammond. with the support of volunteer5. continues to hold Sunday evenin9 youth groups for older teenagers. Jill Caporn leads the monthly youlh Bible study group. 'Cornerstone' and ROC. the group for new musicians and siThJers. Our homegroups ntinU6 to be a crucial means whereby members of the congregation 'look out, for each other and encourage and support one another. We are thankful to Helen Nelhams for taknng on the responsibility of Lifegroups Coordinator. The team led by Susan Gregory and induding Elaine Murdoch, Jayne Norton and Tony Vosper continue to strive ID improve the WelMe and inclusion of new p60ple into the hurch farnily. We held Welcome to All Saints. events on 11 May and 12 October. Our monthly Tuesday Prayer & Praise meetiS and Saturday Prayer Meetings o)ntinued throughout the year in church bmth some enGouraging attendan. We are very grateful for all the work Ihe has been rarried oul durirvJ Ihe year by the Hall Facilities SutFGroup under the leadership of Malcolm Crabtree. Following the agreement of the PCC to proceed lo the next stag6 of the Hall Redevelopmenl Project, a Steering Group was established nsiStsng of th6 following members: David Caporn (Chair) Malcolm Crabtree {Vice-Chair and Buildings) Phil Cranch (Secr8taryl Allan Ginman (Publicity} Susan Gregory {Fund Raising) Simon Gregory ITechnical support) Sheila Maycock (Grants} Maureen Morrell (Prayer) John Russ611 (Finan> Andrew Sadler Ilndividual giwng & donations) PaEe S
David Capom sent a letter to all church members at the end of Soptember, which was followed by a gift day on 13 October. The total amount raised at that time was £126.400. A subsequent cake sale raised £286 and a craft sale rdised a further £1,000. There should be an outline project plan by March 2025. The recommendations contained within the test quinquennial inspection report of work that needs to be done on the premises continue to be prcYJressed according to a plan agreed by the PCC. This list summaries the events and activilies that have taken Pla during the year as part of the minislry of All Saints,: We hosted a '&2-1 Discnver Life according to Jesus, course in February 'Shartng Easter with my neighbours.: 18 rnnberS of the congregation delivered 220 hot cross buns and a fr8e Easter brJ)k to their neighbour5. We used 'Th6 Garden. Ihe ajrtain and the ss. matsrials for our service on Good Friday aftemoon. We arrangad the Sunrise Service on the promenade at 7:CKiam on Easter t)ay which vras Well-attend by lOlS from the Wdrious thurches in Sidmouth and a few Msitors. Sarah Rock-Evans hosled the 6 sessions of Th6 Generosity Project, course in thè autumn which a small group attended. Sarah is also planning to lead an Ajpha course in January 2025. Who Let The Dads Our IWLTDO) fortnTrJhty on Saturday mornings followed by 'The Hangout,, a fun session for those needing extra support Hawng received a grant from SVA towards the cost of training and materials, Kirsly & Sheila Maycock, aranged and attended a training session for a Parenting Cours6 and went on lo deliver the course over 6 sessions. in February and again in September. A further course is planned for January 2025. Kirsty and Sheila are also planning to deliver a &week antenatal UrSe in January from Begin Well, a Christian charity providing affordable. accessible, eVid6nd-ba$ed antenatal cA)urses across the south-west. Our young peoplo enjoyed a variety of events during the year, induding attending SPREE at Westpoint, Exeter on 21-23 Jurte and 'The Gatharing, in Exeter on 2 occasions. We were able to support the Sidmouth &en Festival in October by holding an event in church entitled "Can science and God coexist?. This event ds delivered by Matt & Davinder Gardner working as 'Failh in Science.. Atl Saints, hosted a meeting of the Ottery Deanery Synod in November. On Sunday 1 Dember we welcomed some 30 members of the Sidmouth Livrng with Cancer Group al our4:(KJ pm servi. Included in our social events was a Barbie Evening in February and a thurch family lunch arrarKJed by Mary & Paul Parkes in October attended by 80 members of the church family. A Bright & Light evenl for Ghikjren and families on 31 October held in the Ghurch and the hall. Happy Feel Toddlers Group meels every Tuesday moming and Messy Church meets at St Frar)cis. INoolbrook monlhly on a Thursday after schcK)I. Parish Pandas Music Tc(Idlers Group meets on Thursday momings. Responsibility for this event has transferred from Sidmouth Parish Church to All Saints. Page 6
Prowding materials and a workshop to Y8ars 5 & 6 In Sidmouth PTimary School trj enable 90 ¢hildr8n to make their own ChristiTrJles and learn about thèir meaning. 'Christmas comes to me. briThJing carols and a message to 3 localtons around the town. A group handed oui hearts in the town to mark Valentines Oay. Followng the purchase and inslallation of a defibrillator in February. Paul White deliv8red a training s6ssK)n on tls use. In recognition of the invaluable part paKI by volunteers in church, Mary Parkes organised a Volunteer Fair in March which recruited several additional volunteers. We were able to host 3 performan(Es of Sidmouth Primary School's Christmas plays in church,. which were well attended by families and friends. Tony MacGregor arranged a Dementia Awareness session in May which was well attended. Table-lalk continues weekly eVt at Sidmouth Cole vthen 2 volunteers spend a lunch hour supporting (often vulnerable) sludents through discussion and games Mid-week groups for children and young people have continued. 'Drop-In' is a weekly after-school session for secondary schcK)I students aThJ 'Brick-by Bri(' is a bi-monthly Leg(Fthemed building, sharir¥J, Bible-story family event. Both Ihese evants were supported by small teams of volunteers. A group meets fortnighuy in the OSB to play table-tennis. Hannah Boyd instigated a gentre aerobics session. Faith Workout, the group continu8S to rneet weekly. Aan Aspray runs a fortnightly exerase group for men. In addition to our regular support in the prowsion of Bibles to the Year 6 Leavers at Sidmouth Primary School, we welcorned to thurch all the new starters from SPS and presented each of them bwth an age-appropriate Bible. We held 3 Christmas events in church,. a Christingle on 7 December. a Carol seiCe on 20 December attended by 130 adults and 12 children (154 & 6 in 20231. and the churth was packed with 121 adults and 65 children for the Nativity Servi on Christmas Eve, (145 & 54 in 2023). A total of 132 adults and 17 children attended our hvo SerS on Christmas Day (115 & 19 in 2023). We held our regular summer evenls - EPIC carnp over the weekend of 14-15 July and a Folk Festival service in Connaught Gardens on 4 Aust LCh. amongsl other thlngs, raised more than £454 for'Gatewal, the kjcal charity supporting the homeless. Our two rnen's walking groups continue to meet regularly, wlh one of the groups intentionally for those who need some extra support. The women's walking group meets regularfy, as do our group of'Gids Alowed, ladies and our Ladies Bible Study Group led by Jill Caporn. Men's Breakfast continued monthly throughoui the year enabled by a small team ably led by Chas Hell. Up to 40 men attended each event on the 3 Saiurday of the month. Revd Bruce Thomson (Chair) and Revd DavKI L8wis (Secretary) continue to lead the Creation Care Group until the auiumn when Malcolm Crabtree look on the role of Chair. We designated 20 October as 'Creation Care, Sunday. We are graleful to members of Ihe CCG who compiled and submitted a sUC$sful bid for funds from thè Give 2 Go Green {G2GG) iniliative piloled in the Dioceses of Exeter & L8eds. The sum of £10,000 raised locally was matched with a further £10,000 frotn Ihe G2GG lund. This amount will be spent against the items in the bid, mainly improvements in the OSB, including improving the heating system, secondary doubl&glazing, makiThJ the r¢)ofwatertight and replacing the appliances in the Page 7
kitthen with b)W-energy unils. As part of this fund-raising initiative, we hehy a G2GG lunch and crearn tea in February. In September, the PCC reGeived a paper from CCG seeking approval to progress with an Carbon Audit and Reduction plan and, if possible. to apply for a Carbon Action Fund (CAFI and Matched funding Grant und&r the scheme being promoted by EDDC for Green projects for Businesses and Communitias in East Devon. This exerase is ongoing. We continue to support Sidmouth F¥imary Sthool Sidmouth Coll&Je through our partnership with 'Transforming Lives for Good.. (TLG is a Christian charity that helps churches lo bring hope and a future for strugglirlg thildren). Hannah Boyd SeeS as our CcN)réinator to provtde support to our team of trained volunteers. Our team continue to provide weekty ass6mbii8s in Sidmouth and Sidbury Primary schools. W8 are Ihanktul for all of our many volunteers., our servtces and events can only take place as a result of their willingness lo seNe. We rely heamly on Martin Allen. Jon Brown. AtLqn Ginman and Simon Gregory for their iechnical expertise in several areas. The Pastoral Care Team. under the leadership of the Vicar. reached out to many members of our c4)ngregation and beyond, parbcularty those who were identifiad as being 'not in touth, thrcugh other events or aCtItte$. Sadly. several of our memtErs and others o)nn8Cted wilh the ¢hur¢h. died during the year, our Clergy team (induding retired Clergy th Pemiission lo Officiate) conducted 6 funeryal ServIS in church (8 in 2023) and 2 funeral serwces (7 in 2023) in loi%1 (matcria. churchyards or meterIes. There was 1 wedding servio {0 in 20231 held in church. We are grateful lo Candy Owens, Jeff Stafford and Jerome Hagao for maintaining the church gardens and to Revd Robert Mulford for maintaining the grass and hedges. From 4- 8 March, All Saints. hosted the Keswick in Devon Bible Convention, which was well-attended. not only by local Chrstians but many from a wide area. A KeSCk in Devon committee, reporting to the PCC, is responsible for organising the convention, which is planned to take plats again from 3- 7 March 2025. We maintained regular contact with our mission partners and organisations. including.. Andrew Moody and his fami. Wong in Northem Uganda Derrick Ntambi cuThenUy studying at George Whitefield colge. Johannesburg Alf & HiSary Cooper working with the Church Mission Society in Chile Christian Response to East6m Europe (CR2EE) Missionary Avialion Fellowship (MAF) Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) Christian Action, Research and Education (GIRE) Tearfund The Leprosy Mission SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) Nick Townsend inlroduc8d us to Alison GibletL a CMS Mission Partner in lfjev. Ukraine whom we shall on an ongoing basis onts Alf & Hilary Cooper retire from CMS. In support of the work of Christian Response to Easlem Europe (CR2EE), through the generosity of church members. their families and other individuals, and through our group of dedicated knitters and crochÈt8rs, we Collect enough resources to fill 190 Christmas shoe boxes and several bags of warm, wnter clothing and blankets. Page 8
Many members of the town community benefft from Ihe use of our prèmises through the various groups which hire them. There were 583 bookings in 2024 (609 in 2023) for extemal events on the premises,. some events used multiple resourM. On behalf of the Vision Group for Sidmouth. we hosted an Election Hustings event which was well attended by the election candidates and the general public. On behalf of Sid Valley Help and Citizens Advice, we provided accommodation for a Perbsion5 Credit Drop-in session in October. We continued an arrangement wtth Sidmouth Victoria Hospital. Culver House {Abbeyfield), Sidmoulh Primary School and Rose Lawn Care Home that they could use the premlses as an evacuation ntre in the event of a serious Indent at their own premises. Communication Under the editorship of Lena Welch. we continued to pr(Ju and distribute 100 copies of a monthly church magaane which includes the Diocesan News and Prayer Diary. Our weekly printed news sheet and email continues to prowd& information on Sunday services and on the week's actiwties. We continued to make extenswe use of'ChurchSuite' a church rnanagemenl system, and tts member-facing facility 'MyChurchSuite', as a means of ImprovTng communication and data management All data held within this system is compliant with the latest GDPR legislation. We produced and distributed 3 edilK)ns of our Temi Card. ouuining tha subjects for Sunday services and listing our mission partners. Our All Saints, website w.alISa1ntsSldmoUth. and our Faceb(x)k page are w811- used to advertis8 and protnote our act'wties arKI events. Our enty on www.achurchnea u.M is maintained regularly. Data Protection Some not-for-profit organisations are exempt from the requirement to register with the Information Commissionecs Offica. All Saints. Church ftjlfils the necessary exemption crTteria in that it Mll- only process infomatron necessary to establish or maintain membership or support. only prOsS information necessary to provide or administer activities for people who are members of the church or have regular contact with it: only share the infomation Vth people and organisations twEssary to cary out the church's adimlies" only kp the information while the individual is a member or supper or as long as necessary for memberlsupwrter administration. Ail p8rsonal information is held securely. is only available to t)se who have a specific need to know and is securely destroyed when no longer required. Investment Policy The PCC invests in finanGial institutions where in its opinion the capital is secure. and interest is payable on funds deposited. Funds are deposiied with CBF Church of England Funds and HSBC Bank. Finance Unrestricted and Restricted Funds All income and eXndItUre has been induded in the accounts, whether it was r&ceived and expended for general or restrict funds. Money which has been raised on betta of an organisation and paid directly to them has not been included. Page 9
Total funds amourjt to £196.5k of which £10k are in an endowment fund (interest only to be used). £125k in restricted funds £61.5k in general funds. Income Overall our income has increased on the prevtous year by £90k. due to the grft day fund raising and a matched G2GG grant of £10k. Churth Hall lettings and Keswick in Devon giving had both increased. Common Fund The year saw a reductton of £4.3k. The full amount due has teen paid. Expendfture The expendtture has reduced now that the repairs to the Old School Building have been completed, although more work Mll be required in the future. Ongoing regular operating expenses have increased in line with inftation. Our annual Mission Support has been achieved wtlh a small increase during the year. Youth & Children's Minisler The costs of salary and expenses were met by monies received from churches in the Sid Valley Mission Community (SVMCI and from specific donations. Each church in the SVMC (induding All Saints) agrees lo pay a prowrbon of Ihe Youth Minislerfs salary and expenses and this amount is paid into the Youth Fund account. The amounts payable by each church arè revlewed ea(*t year as is the salary. The historic balance built up in the Youth Fund will be SI0Y reduGed. Al the end of 2024 there was £7.6k in account to be carrted forward for future expenses. Reserves Policy Th8 slated policy is lo hold 3 months day to day expenses together with 3 months wageslsalaries. Currently cur general reserves are sufftent to meet between 2 and 3 monlhs of these expenses. The Church is aware of the wrrent position, and we wll continue lo seek their support to strengthen our finances over Goming months. Conclusions 2024 has been a good year wtth generous giving seen from the members of the Church and the finances str8ngthened. There is still much to be done to enable the r8development Vrt< lo be undertaken and to further improve our reserves. Trustees, Donations All Saints, PCC reIved £91.4k in donations from Trustees (PCC members) and their dose relatives. The donors did not attach any condifions to their gifts vthich required the Charity to alter the nature of its actiwties. Adminislrative Inforniation Address of All Saints. Churth is: All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 8ES. 11 is within the Diocese of Exeler. Page 10
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Sidmouth Is a charlty registered with the Charity Commission with the nLtmber 1128968. There is a Hardship Fund in pla¢e lo help anyone going through a period ol temporary financial difficulty, togeth9r wlh an experienced finanaal team to provid6 supporL 10. Trustsos, Responsibllltles The members of th8 PCC 8s Trustees of the charlty. are responsible for preparing the annual report and Ihe financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Genarally Accapled AoUnting Praclice. The Trustees are required by the Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial stst8ments for each financial year. Those ffinancial statements musl give a true and fair view of the financial position and aclivilles of the charlty for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Tru8tees ar8 required to.. Select suitable accounllng policies and apply them consistently. Obsèrve the methods and princlples in the Charities SORP (FRS1021,' Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Stsle whether appllcable UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practicè (GAAP) hav8 been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and Qxplained in th& financial statements,. and Prepare the a¢counts on a going concern basis unl8SS it is inappropriate lo presume that the Charity will continue to operate. The Trustees are respons1te for k88ping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the Charity and enable It to ensure that the financial statements comply wlh Ihe Charities Act 2011. It is also responsible for $8f6guarding the assets of the Charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud other IrreguLgrities. Revd David Capom Vicar Dr Malcolm Crabtree Churchwarden Mrs Susan Gregory Churchward8n Dat8 Page 11
Page 12 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS SIDMOUTH I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2024, whith are set out on pages 13 to 21. RespeCVe responslbllltles of PCC and the examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the Chartties Act 2011 and that an independent eXaMinatn is needed. It Is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under settion 145 of the 2011 Acts: to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissions under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Acts: and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examlnerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dirertions givers by the Chartly Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanation5 from you as trustees concerning any Sltch matter5. The predre$ undertaken do TrK>t provide all thè evidence that would be required In an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a °true and fair vievff and the report is limited to those matters Set out in the statement below. Independent examlner5 Statement The charitys gross income exceeded £250.(XX) and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. In Connection with my examinatK)n. no matter has come to myattention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any aterIal respect the requirernents to keep accounting records in accordance with settion 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Report5) Regulation 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts grve a -true and fairf. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed:.......... M A Griffiths FCCA (Dirertorl Date . 13.1.3(............................. Lentells Limited Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors Kingsway 50 Fore Street Seaton Devon, EX12 2AD
PAItOCXiAICIYJRCIF COUNaLO Page 11 FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 [*mBER1024 Ilnre5tr1rtd DesknHled Re5trlrlEd Endowment Total Fund5 Totsl Funds Funds INCOME Donation5 and legacles Investrfflents Other TOTAL 189.1 U34 70.238 ,1 17.]08 221,283 356 21663 Id4,>)2 327.5trJ 3.tso lo754 438253 222,17 3,335 122.328 347,841 2b 14,653 3L761 EMPEWDnuRE Operatlons ofthe trity TOTAL W91 12WI 61,166 61.156 312,3fAI 312,360 430,962 430,962 Ngf NCOMING RESOURCES 115W93 183,IZII TrANSFERS BEIWEEN FU14D5 io 475 PROFIT (Xl 114vTsfiiiENTS 862 mo1MENT IN FV14DS 722 95hll 126.121 1812591 BALANCF5 BROVGirr FORWARDAT IJANUARY2024 26374 70,396 152,655 BALANCES CAJIRIED PORWAAD AT31 DECEPMER 2014 364 41934 125.015 10,174 194517 70,3%
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALLSAfKfs 51DMOUTH Page 14 BALANCE SHEET AS AY31 DE1MBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXEO ASSErs Investments 10,174 10.174 9,946 9,946 CURRÉNT *iSSErs Debtors Short Terrn Deposlts Bank cOunts 5,988 30,448 7G,449 112.885 30.448 166.968 200,324 LIA8ILmES.' AMouTrifs FALUNG OUE WITHIN ONEYEAR 113,9811 152.4351 CURRENfASSttS 186,343 60.450 NET ASSETS 196,517 70,396 FUNDS untricted Deslgnated- Reserve forQulnquennial Expenses Desl8nated Xestricted Endowment 18,364 5,760 37,174 125,045 10,174 196.517 4.642 5,760 20,614 29,434 g,946 70.396 io Approved by the Parochial ChuKh Council ané sl8ned on Its behalf bv: Vlcar Revd Dayld faporn Chvrchw4rden Dr Malcolm Crabtree Churchwarden Mrs Su5Bn GregDry
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAipifs SIDMOLrrH Page IS NOTESTO THE RNANaAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLiaES The account5 Ifinancial statements) have been prepared under historical cost convention, except for the valuation of investment assets which are shown at market value, with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recomrnended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102 SORP) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charitie5 Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations. The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there a no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue 2s a going concern. Funds General fvnds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrirtions regarding thelr use and are available for application Dn the general purposes of the PCC Funds designated for a particu13r purpose by the PCC are also unrestritted. Restricted funds are funds which have been received for a 5pecsfic purpose and separate records of these funds are maintained. The accounts include all transactions. assets and liabiltties for which the PCC Is responslble in law. Incomin8 resources Voluntsry Income and capltal sources Collections are recognised when received. Planned givlng is recognised only when reIved. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recogntsed when the income is received. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is qijantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably rtaIn. Funds raised by concerts or similar events are accounted for gross. Sales of books and magazines are accounted for gross. Investments Income from investments Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entwtlements are accounted for as they accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL OF ALL SAINTS SIDMOUTH Page 16 NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POUCIES (contlnued) Gains and losses on Investments Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are 501d. Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the period and are credited or charged to ihe Statement of Financial Activities based on the market value at the period end Resources used Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded. rf that award creates a blndlng obligation on the PCC. The Diocesan Common Fund is accounted forwhen pald. Fixed assets Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on movable Church furnishlng5 held by the churchwarden5 on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for diswsal Sin the PCC conslderthis to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable Church furnishing5. whether maintenance or improvement. is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities and separately disclosed. Other equipment used within the Church premises is depreciated oft a straight line basis over five years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £999 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December 2024 in respect of fees, donatlons for use of premlses or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Reserves policy The PCC has a reserves policy ofr. al 3 months, general day to day expenses bl 3 months, reserve of wages
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PAROCHIAL (JIURCH COUPKILOF ALLSA1NrsI¥oIfftI PagE 19 NOTESTO TPE FINANlALsrATÉmENrs FOR THE YEAR EED31 KER 2024 4 FIXED AssFrs INvESTME1s Unrestri¢ted Desnated Rl¢ted Endowmthrt Totsl FThd$ Fuhds Funds 2024 Total 2023 M¢>vement kn theyear maet Value at Start of Year Addltlons In Yetr ProfitllLossl on revaltI Lysposals In Year Market Value at End ofyear 9.084 228 228 862 10.174 10,174 9.946 Hddlngs at 31 Oe¢Ember are 440 CBF Income Shares 10,174 10,174 10.174 10.174 9,946 9.946 EQUIPMEMr Cost 8rought Forward 12.204 12.204 Owectatlon Brought Fotward Depreciati{ Charge fotth2 YÈai Carrled Fard 112.2041 112.2041 Net BookValue31 Detemb TOTAL FtXED ASSETS 10.174 10.174 9.946 Total 2023 fvJnd$ nds Funds Funds 2024 S DEBTORS Incom2 Tax Recoverable Prepayrnentsand knrued Income 2.361 213 2574 2.361 547 2.908 334 334 2,624 5,988 6 SIIORTTERM DEPOSITS Total 2023 Fynd5 Fun& Fund5 Fund5 2024 CBF DeposltAcwunt 23.948 21.948 6.SLX) 30,448 30.448 30,448 30,448
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