NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Note Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income 2(a) 52,316.17 1,730.24 0.00 Activities for generating funds 2(b) 82,746.88 0.00 0.00 Investment income 2(c) 23,526.15 0.00 0.00 Incoming resources from charitable activ 2(d) 478.80 0.00 0.00 Other incoming resources 2(e) 114.88 0.00 0.00 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 159,182.88 1,730.24 0.00 RESOURCES EXPENDED Church activities 3(a) 161,372.93 2,093.24 0.00 Generation of voluntary income 3(b) 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fund raising costs 3(c) 814.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 162,186.93 2,093.24 0.00 NET INCOME / ( OUTGOING ) RESOURCES (3,004.05) (363.00) 0.00 Balances brought forward 942,303.93 5,600.11 0.00 Reallocation of funds -8,362.16 8,362.16 0.00 Balances before Realised Gains 930,937.72 13,599.27 0.00 Statement of ( Losses ) / Gains Unrealised (loss)/gain on investment 5.81 0.00 0.00 Realised Revaluation Reserve 9,587.19 0.00 0.00 Balances carried forward 940,530.72 13,599.27 0.00 |
2024 2023 Restated £ £ 54,046.41 46,940.77 82,746.88 78,626.87 23,526.15 16,908.51 478.80 277.00 114.88 0.00 160,913.12 142,753.15 163,466.17 176,712.61 0.00 0.00 814.00 409.45 164,280.17 177,122.06 (3,367.05) (34,368.91) 947,904.04 972,672.37 0.00 0.00 944,536.99 938,303.46 5.81 13.38 9,587.19 9,587.20 954,129.99 947,904.04 TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 2023 Restated £ £ 54,046.41 46,940.77 82,746.88 78,626.87 23,526.15 16,908.51 478.80 277.00 114.88 0.00 160,913.12 142,753.15 163,466.17 176,712.61 0.00 0.00 814.00 409.45 164,280.17 177,122.06 (3,367.05) (34,368.91) 947,904.04 972,672.37 0.00 0.00 944,536.99 938,303.46 5.81 13.38 9,587.19 9,587.20 954,129.99 947,904.04 TOTAL FUNDS |
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| 176,712.61 0.00 409.45 177,122.06 |
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| 972,672.37 | ||
| 0.00 938,303.46 13.38 9,587.20 947,904.04 |
The notes on pages 6 to 11 form part of these accounts.
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NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note 2024 £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets 5a 449,843.88 Investment Assets 5b 165.81 450,009.69 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 9,507.18 Cash at Bank and In Hand 7 618,674.40 628,181.58 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 8 13,192.91 NET CURRENT ASSETS 614,988.67 NET ASSETS 1,064,998.36 FUNDS 10 Unrestricted 940,530.72 Restricted 13,599.27 Endowment - 954,129.99 Revaluation Reserve 11 Unrestricted 110,868.37 Restricted - Endowment - 110,868.37 TOTAL FUNDS 1,064,998.36 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on ____ and signed on its behalf by : Chairman : Team Rector |
2023 £ 469,848.44 157.78 470,006.22 6,163.00 609,706.14 615,869.14 17,515.76 598,353.38 1,068,359.60 |
2023 £ 469,848.44 157.78 470,006.22 6,163.00 609,706.14 615,869.14 17,515.76 598,353.38 1,068,359.60 |
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| 942,303.93 5,600.11 - 947,904.04 120,455.56 - - 120,455.56 1,068,359.60 |
942,303.93 5,600.11 - 947,904.04 |
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| 120,455.56 - - 120,455.56 |
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The notes on pages 6 to 11 form part of these accounts.
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NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The Church Halls and Parish Houses, listed in note 5a, are valued on an insurance basis, modified where necessary to a fair value.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for particular purposes by the PCC are also unrestricted.
Incoming resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognized when received. Tax refunds are recognized when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All
Gains and losses on investments
Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold, while unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December.
Resources expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC.
The diocesan parish share is an operational ( though not a legal ) liability and any unpaid amount is only show as a creditor in the Balance Sheet, after due consideration is taken of the PCC's ability to fund it out of future years resources.
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NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Fixed Assets
Consecrated Land and Buildings and movable Church Furnishings
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the financial statements by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected ( at any reasonable time ). For inalienable property acquired prior to 1997 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Items acquired since 1 January 1997 have been capitalized and depreciated in the financial statements over their currently
Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment
Equipment used within the Church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 3 to 10 years.
Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset i
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
Current Assets
g p , debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.
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NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ 2 ( a ) Voluntary income Planned giving: Gift Aid donations 28,503.50 - - Income Tax recoverable 9,393.51 - - Other planned giving 6,029.50 - - Collections open plate at services 6,814.86 - - Donations 1,574.80 1,730.24 - Grants - - - 52,316.17 1,730.24 0.00 2 ( b ) Activities for generating funds Church hall lettings 54,395.73 - - Lettings Other premises 19,462.79 - - Fetes, bazaars, other fund-raising events 8,888.36 - - Photocopies - - - 82,746.88 0.00 0.00 2 ( c ) Investment income Dividends and Interest 23,526.15 - - including any reclaimable tax 23,526.15 0.00 0.00 2 ( d ) Incoming resources from charitable activities Fees 478.80 - - 478.80 0.00 0.00 2 ( e ) Other incoming resources Insurance claims - - - Sundry 114.88 - - 114.88 0.00 0.00 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 159,182.88 1,730.24 0.00 |
2024 2023 Restated £ £ 28,503.50 27,671.50 9,393.51 3,655.98 6,029.50 4,292.85 6,814.86 6,149.43 3,305.04 3,671.01 - 1,500.00 54,046.41 46,940.77 54,395.73 51,693.43 19,462.79 18,542.83 8,888.36 8,390.61 - - 82,746.88 78,626.87 23,526.15 16,908.51 23,526.15 16,908.51 478.80 277.00 478.80 277.00 - - 114.88 - 114.88 0.00 160,913.12 142,753.15 TOTAL FUNDS |
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NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
3 RESOURCES USED
| 3 RESOURCES USED |
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| Unrestricted Funds £ 3 ( a ) Church activities Missionary and charitable giving - home missions 120.00 - secular charities - 120.00 Ministry - diocese parish share 48,773.24 - deanery - - expenses of incumbents 2,077.30 - parsonage houses 5,540.23 - other clergy 2,184.34 Church running costs 17,280.99 Church maintenance 7,344.55 Upkeep of services 7,509.74 Upeep of churchyard 520.00 Training 48.00 Hall running costs 7,322.67 Professional fees - Major repairs/replacements 18,805.10 Depreciation - Parsonage House 16,619.92 Depreciation - Halls 11,148.04 Depreciation - equipment 1,910.00 Printing and stationery 2,649.71 Office expenses 11,112.55 Sundry 406.55 161,372.93 3 ( b ) Generation of voluntary income Stewardship Campaign - 0.00 3 ( c ) Fund raising costs Cost of fetes, bazaars and other fund raising events 814.00 814.00 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 162,186.93 4 STAFF COSTS Wages |
Restricted Funds £ 192.29 130.00 322.29 - - - - - 1,184.73 586.22 - - - - - - - - - - 2,093.24 - 0.00 - 0.00 2,093.24 |
Endowment Funds £ - - 0.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 |
2024 2023 Restated £ £ 312.29 120.00 130.00 510.00 442.29 630.00 48,773.24 59,325.00 - 297.00 2,077.30 2,394.04 5,540.23 1,593.71 2,184.34 1,577.27 17,280.99 20,701.56 8,529.28 4,395.76 8,095.96 5,575.14 520.00 210.00 48.00 426.00 7,322.67 9,667.92 - 384.00 18,805.10 27,398.00 16,619.92 16,619.92 11,148.04 11,148.04 1,910.00 1,910.00 2,649.71 1,447.58 11,112.55 10,519.84 406.55 491.83 163,466.17 176,712.61 - - 0.00 0.00 814.00 409.45 814.00 409.45 164,280.17 177,122.06 £ £ 15,393.94 17,540.35 TOTAL FUNDS |
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| - 0.00 409.45 409.45 177,122.06 |
- 0.00 409.45 409.45 |
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| £ 17,540.35 |
The Parish employed a part time secretary and Churches cleaners, with no person earning more than £8,600 during the year. No payments were made to any member of the PCC or persons closely connected to them. Only one related party received payments which totalled £8,109, (2023 £8,515).
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NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| 5 FIXED ASSETS 5a GROSS BOOK VALUE At 1 January 2024 Additions Revaluation At 31 December 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2024 Charge for year Backlog At 31 December 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Church Halls £ 278,701.00 9,673.40 - 288,374.40 200,664.72 11,148.04 - 211,812.76 76,561.64 78,036.28 |
Parish House £ 415,498.00 - - 415,498.00 33,239.84 16,619.92 - 49,859.76 365,638.24 382,258.16 |
Equipment £ 21,423.59 - - 21,423.59 11,869.59 1,910.00 - 13,779.59 11,464.00 9,554.00 |
Total £ 715,622.59 9,673.40 - 725,295.99 245,774.15 29,677.96 - 275,452.11 449,843.88 469,848.44 |
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The freehold land and buildings comprise the former Scout Hut at St Marks and a house. Properties are depreciated on a straight line basis over 25 years from their incorporation into these accounts. The addition in year relates to the preparatory costs of the new hall at St Nicholas.
The gross valuation of these properties are their current estimated value for insurance purposes.This is considered to be a fair estimate of the current values of these properties.
Any changes in this valuation are show in the Revaluation Reserve, see note 10, less adjustments for the recalculation of depreciation that would have been changed in prior years.
The equipment in Churches relates to the boiler at St Nicholas, which is depreciated over 10 years.
5b Investment Assets
| 2024 £ CBF Church of England Investment Fund. Historical cost at 31 December 2024 165.81 was £87 (2023 £85) with 7 ( 2023, 7 ) shares. |
2023 £ 157.78 |
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NORTH END TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| 6 DEBTORS Income Tax Recoverable Interest Insurance Premium Church running costs Hall rent Collections Coral society 7 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Deposit Current 8 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Diocese parish share Church expenses |
2024 £ 5,500.00 1,951.78 685.00 770.00 111.50 266.90 222.00 9,507.18 2024 £ 346,570.75 272,103.65 618,674.40 2024 £ 12,447.91 745.00 13,192.91 |
2023 Restated £ 5,300.00 - 652.00 - - - 211.00 6,163.00 2023 £ 482,137.14 |
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| 127,569.00 609,706.14 |
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| 2023 £ 13,517.76 3,998.00 17,515.76 |
The outstanding Diocese parish share owed by the North End Tem Ministry relates solely to St Nicholas church.
9 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Less : Current Liabilities |
Unrestricted Funds £ 450,009.69 614,582.31 13,192.91 1,051,399.09 |
Restricted Funds £ - 13,599.27 - 13,599.27 |
Endowment Funds £ - - - - |
Total £ |
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| 450,009.69 628,181.58 13,192.91 1,064,998.36 |
The Restricted Funds relate to those sums brought forwarded and received during the year, for specific purposes, with any unspent balance carried forward to the next financial year. Restricted Funds are usually held on trust in the bank accounts of the relevant church within the Parish, unless accounted for within Debtors or Creditors.
The DCCs' for each Church within North End Team Ministry may designate funds within the Unrestricted category for specific purposes. Currently there are no such funds held in separate bank accounts.
10 REVALUATION RESERVE
| REVALUATION RESERVE | ||||
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| Unrestricted Funds £ Balance Brought Forward 120,455.56 Revaluation/(reversal) - Less : Backlog Depreciation - Realised Element 9,587.19 Balance Carried Forward 110,868.37 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - |
Endowment Funds £ - - - - - |
Total 2024 £ 120,455.56 - - 9,587.19 110,868.37 |
Total 2023 £ |
| 130,042.76 | ||||
| - - 9,587.20 120,455.56 |
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Independent Examiner's Report to the North End Team Ministry
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out 4 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of the PCC and Independent Examiner
As trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
It is my responbility to
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(a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
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(b) Commissioners
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(c) state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Independent Examiner's Statement
Guidance received from Portsmouth Diocese is that the whole of the proceeds from the sale of 90a Compton Road and the halls is unrestricted and the amount included in restrcted funds has been therefore released.
In connection with my examination, no other matters have come to my attention:
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( 1 ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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( i to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act; or
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( ii[to prepare ]
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( 2 ) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Philip Hobbs, ACA 50 Kenyon Road, North End, Portsmouth. PO2 0RG
2025
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North End Team Ministry PCC
Parish Finance Report for the Year 2024 (2023)
A presentation of the full Parish accounts has been prepared in the accruals format, required by the Charity’s Act 1993, (2[nd] Addition), released November 2006. These accounts have been audited and presented to the PCC.
Attached is a simplified version of the accounts in a “Receipt and Payments” format and is the basis of this report. (Comparisons are made with the year 2023).
Summary : Parish income has exceeded expenditure by £8,968 leaving an end of year Parish bank accounts totalling of £618,674. Of this £5,600 is held as restricted funds. The parish share required for the year has been paid in part with £12,447.91 owing for 2024. Arrears of £36,961.65 remain owing to the diocese from St Nicholas Church.
Income for the year (rounded to the nearest pound) was £158,281 compared to £147,361 in 2023. There were increases in Interest on Investment Income £4668, Church Hall Lettings £2591, Other Income £1737, Gift Aid Reclaimed £1288. This was offset against decreases in Unrestricted Donation (£1077). There were additional one-off income streams in the previous year not repeated Warm Spaces Grant (£1,500) with small fluctuations elsewhere.
Expenditure was £149,312 compared to £154,963 in 2023 a decrease of (£5,651). There were increases in Hall Constructions Costs £9,673, Church Maintenance Costs £4,134, Church Running Costs £4,014, Parsonage house costs £3,934, upkeep of services £2.404 and printing and stationery £1,202.13. However, these were more than offset by Parish Share underpayment (£20,239.35), Major Repairs £8,593, Hall Running Costs (£2345), with small fluctuating costs elsewhere.
The 2024 Parish share total was £62,291, up from £2,966 in 2023. The Central fund budget was £83,960, an increase of £4,155.
The 2025 Parish share will be £62,291, the same as 2023. The Parish Budget will be £87,935, an increase of £3,975, made possible by limiting increases to match the real living wage, changes to photocopying contract and new treasurer and a 2.5% on utilities. (Accepted by the PCC).
The average weekly adult attendance (ASA) for 2023 was 81, a decrease of 5. Weekly giving required to meet the Parish Share for 2024 should be £14.79 per person. Therefore, we must continue to actively look for ways to improve our income, enabling us to sustain our Churches for God’s mission.
I would like to thank all the treasurers and independent examiner for all their hard work and support.
Gemma Dowson (Central Fund Treasurer)
NORTH ENDTEAM MINISTRY Cash Report For th• Y•ar End•d 31 O•c•mb•r 2024 2024 Parlsh 2023 Parlsh St Mark8 St Nlehol•8 St Frnnels Con1 Fund AdJu8lmènts Varl•n 21al Voluntary Income Gift Aid Income Tax Other Planned Incom8 Open Plate collections Donation5- Unrestrict8d Grants Donations- Reslricted 11,65S.00 3.545.14 1,499.50 4.005.82 385.90 7,740. 2.719.85 3.959.00 1,014.64 1.140.00 9,108.$0 2.828.52 571.fM] 1.576.40 28,503. 9.093.51 6,029.50 6,596.86 1,525.90 27,671.50 7.805.98 4.292.85 6.149.43 2,602.25 1.500.00 1,068.76 832.fM) 1.287 53 1.736.65 447.43 -1,076.35 -1.500.00 661.48 2 388.74 9,093.51 19.093.511 1,330.B6 192.29 16 765.7e 77.09 14 161.S1 130.00 9 223.51 1,730.24 53 479.51 9 093.S1 21bl Actlvltlès for g•n•ratlng fund8 Church H811 Lettings Lèth'ngs Othèr premi58s Events 32.211.68 6,480.79 5,259 48 43.951.95 5.3B7.50 16,685.05 54.284.23 19,462.79 8.888.36 82.635.38 51.693.43 18,542.83 8.390 61 78.626.87 2.590.80 919. 497.75 4 008.51 12,982.00 2.145 00 7.532.50 1.483.88 18.168.93 12.982.00 21cl Investment Income Intefesl Dividends 122.15 87.39 21,362.61 21,572.15 16.9)4.19 4,667.96 122.15 87.39 21 362.61 21572.15 16 904.19 21dl Ineomlftg rore#S charttab •etlvlths Fees Quota- frorn Church85 Pholocopy- Parish Organisations 478.80 478.80 277.00 201.80 58,101.91 730.08 58 831.99 158,101.911 730.08 58 831.99 461.89 738.89 461.89 260.09 478.80 478.80 2181 Other incoming resour5 Sundry Incom 43.00 71.88 71.B8 114.88 114.88 Totsl receipts 66 852.97 32 417.83 102 471.99 67 925.50 158 280.72 147 360.72 10 805.12 Not• Minor 8djuStrrntS have b8en mad8 to the figures presented by Ihe indidu91 treasurers to ensure (x)nsistnecy in both description and tlmin of similar transactTh$ across the Parish
2024 Parish 2023 Parish St Marks St Nicholas St Francls Central Fund AAljustments Variance 31al Church actfvS11•• Hom8 rnissions & other Church So(i8ties Secular charits'es Ministry- dK)C8se parish share Ministry. deanery Ministy- working 8xp8n58s IrUmbnI Ministry" parsona98 houses Ministy- 8SSlStant 5t8ff Churth- running costs Churth- maintenanca eosts Upkeep of services Upkèép of Church grounds Training costs Professlonal faès Hall running Costs Major repaltslreplac8mts- Installations Constrnction of New Hall Printin9 & stationary PhotopY- St Marks Cost ol running Parish oifica Sundry Total 192.29 120.00 312.29 130.00 49,843.09 120.00 510.00 70,082.44 297.00 2,394.04 1,639 71 1,577.27 17,289.56 4,395.76 5,703.14 210.00 426 00 384.00 9,667.92 27,398.00 192.29 -380. -20.239.35 -297.(K) -316.74 3,933 52 607.07 4.014.43 4.133.52 2,403.82 310.(K) -378.00 130.00 49,843.09 39,134.89 4.700.00 23,360.53 167,195.421 2,077.30 5.573 23 2,184.34 2,077.30 5,573.23 2,184.34 21.303,99 8,529.28 8.106.96 $20.00 48.00 8,259.71 4,862.23 6.878.22 8,783_32 1,478.57 118_65 4.260.96 2,188.48 562.22 S20.00 547.87 4,164.80 3,7SO.00 37_87 9.605.10 9,673.40 23.24 3.120.00 5,450.00 7,322.67 18,805.10 9,673.40 2,649.71 -2,345.25 4.592. 9.673.40 1.202.13 2,626.47 1,447.58 628.24 101.84 1730.081 11,112.55 387.98 74 482.83 11,112.55 406.55 148 $98.46 10,519.84 491.75 154 S54.01 592.71 45.20 0.07 67 726.16 18.45 34 630.89 0.05 67 925.$0 Ibl G•n•ratlon of voluntsry Incom• stewardship campaigns Total 3(¢) Fund ral8lng Cost of F8tes, bazaars & other events Totsl 614.00 614.00 100.00 100.00 714.00 714.00 409.45 409.45 304.55 304.S5 Total 0xndItur0 67 726.16 35 244.89 74 582.83 67 92S.50 149 312.46 5 651.00 Transfer from l{tol 144,060.19 5,450.00 1149,510 19} Net Movement in Cash IncreaBellDecr•aq 1873.19} 133,278.73 11,816.251 (121,621.031 8,968.26
St Mark8 St Nlehola• 14.728.52 23.776.80 St Frnnels C•ntrnl Fund Adlu•lm•nts 7.336 72 460.071.9) 6,012.87 15,913.30 Parlsh 482.137.t4 127,569.rK) D•posit kcounls Current Accounts 81,886.03 Ch 81 866.03 38 505.32 475 985.20 609 706.14 DeFbO$it Accoun¢$ Curr•nt Accounts Cash 14.850.67 ts6.933.38 7.424.11 4,109.23 324,295.97 30.068.20 346,570.75 272,103.85 80,992.84 80 992.84 171 784.05 354 364.17 61B 674.40 Check 80,992.84 171.784.05 11.533.34 354,364.17 618,674.40 Transfefs Church Hall Sl Francis ler 144,060.19 (144,060.191 15.450.001 5.450.LKJ t44.060.19 5.450.00 149,510.19
North End Team Ministry Annual Parochial Church Meeting at St Mark’s Church on Sunday 25 May 2025 at 1130 hours
2¢ The Life OE thL Church in 2024 RL'PVrt from thc Sccretary - Sharon Elvin Rcpurt attaihed. I'rea5urer 5 ert on the 2024 A£counts Rcpurt &tttachtd and cwculated to thL Mcrnbcr5 prc5ent. I'hLrc was 50mc dcbatLd iummcnt5 frotn the'l fLa5urer v( St Nicknlas Church. who wa5 not happ} with the prL5Lntation uf the vf thc figurc5 in the account5. '1'hL IndLPLndLnt I'.xatninLf LxplainLd that hc wa5 Thurkins on thrcc 5Ct5 of &cvunts from each Lhurch, onc uf whiih was not using the formula set out by the PCC AftLf 5umc hLatcd di5CU55iun. l)etcr V Clark asked if the final figures balanccd fur thL year 2024, and it was agrLed that they did. A Votc uf thanks was givcn tv l)hilip Hobbs for his work un the account Parish WardLn Report Juan Luzcn5 read the iieport for the 14ri5h Warden. Report 8tt8ihcd. iv Budget for 2024/2025 'I'hLr¢ wuukl be an increased budgct for th¢ ycar 2025 RLport on thc l)Cdnery Synod WLndY Ilr()n?bl¢> rcpurtcd un thc wurk uf tli¢. l)¢'2n¢ry Synud Riiiurt atta¢h¢,d. vi RLPI)rt iTrn MLss}' ("hur(h Rlport altJihLd RLLI()r s kLI?l)rt ItLmi7.Ld Js l.'r Ilryan Kcad them i)ut: -l-hanks ti) vari()us [1)p1 for thL'ir wi)rk in the ljarish. WardLns althi)ugh thL'rL wL'rc slill %-aianiiL'S I)(-.I'. %LiritJry MJintLnaniL ()f thL Iluildin85 of the thrLL ("hur(h¢s -I'rLasurLr5 rL5P(?n5ibililic5 W(Jrship in ('.hurch (.arL fi)r c)thirs 'I'hJnks ti) thL work of tht m&m.r$ on the P("C". and IK".('. ci)mmilleLs )ari5h lifL adminiilrali()n 'I'hJnk5 t(J ihL IYI-() C..IL. fi?r maintaining Church SL'rYiccs C"hrislian VoluntLLrs in thL Ibarish Sr'l'Lresa-Lucia Sutton-iILckLr bl'ing ordainLd lk.acon in lunL 2024 'I'hL MLLting closed with l)rayLfs al 121& Fo>llL>wing thc APC.'M, therc w45 a short mcy'ting (>f thc Par(pchial C".hurch Cit)uncil to elect a Vicc-chair, SeLretlry, dnd tv Counii15 pulii). th] SafegudIn Vulnerdblg Groupsdnd Drink And Drugs. Rcccived 4wdAppn¥ved a5 a corrcct record minu1 Sunday 25 M4y2V25
PCC church fabric reports
St Nicholas, ST Francis, St Marks
St Nicholas Fabric Report 2025
‘Our pathway is so close to being completed and accepted for which we must thank Rev. Sam for her continued effort in getting this through.
Our heating costs are proving to be manageable during the winter period by checking the times it is required and adjusting to suit. By doing this we have greatly controlled our heating costs. It has been agreed to defer the yearly boiler maintenance until later in the year as it will soon be shut down and we need confidence that it will be ok before it is flashed up again.
Our electric costs, by changing suppliers are reasonable so changing was the right thing to do.
Changing our water and waste suppliers means we are still financially in credit going into 2025.
The fire extinguishing equipment is due for inspection and this will be arranged very soon.
The lightening protection is coming up for inspection which will be arranged shortly.
Our alarm system is due for inspection as this overlapped with the doors being alarmed and a date is to be arranged.
Our new South Porch doors have been installed and alarmed giving full access via them.
All users have keys and been shown how to access. As they are new the recent cold and wet weather have had a small affect but this has been addressed and now the weather is warming they operate ok.
Overall St. Nicholas Church is a safe building.
M Doe & A Pearcey (Deputy Church Wardens)
St Francis Church fabric report 2025
A lot of maintenance has been achieved during 2024.
A new bespoke altar has been approved by the DAC and is being made.
Discussion has taken place regarding the removal of the organ which would then be offered for disposal.
Etchings have been produced for the door and windows and been approved.
A new mini safe has been installed in the vestry and the toilet flush repaired in the gents’ toilet.
The old black kneelers which were stored behind the organ have been disposed of.
All health and safety requirements for the building were carried out for fire, electricity and boiler.
Outside the fencing has been replaced alongside the service road, the corner wall is to be repaired as soon as possible, the notice board has a new inner lining and has been repainted and the downpipe and guttering have been cleared.
The garden is now maintained regularly and the dead tree removed. Other trees and shrubs within the grounds have been lopped to a sensible height.
We are hoping for new church wardens in 2025
P V Clark & A Manning who produced this report
St Marks Church Fabric report 2025
The roof replacement to the Narthex and Lady Chapel has been completed we have a twenty year warranty.
Our Architect Warren Whyte (RIBA) worked with the DAC to achieve the faculty to enable St Marks to have the roof replaced.
The organ has been serviced and work on the stops completed.
Discovery Nursery hall has had annual servicing, as the building managers St Marks DCC is responsible.
ST Marks building has had several small works done, gas boiler service and repair, we are told the boiler needs to be replaced in the near future.
All the regular fire extinguishers, alarm, boiler checks have been undertaken.
John Dean St Marks cleaner passed June 2024. A new cleaner Adrian Treacher has been employed from September 2024.
David Oldfield our choir master retired due to ill health. Nathan Waites has taken on the role of choir master Welcome Nathan .
I would like to thank all our volunteers and the DCC members for the time they give and the work they undertake.
I request more members to join us in supporting all three churches.
And a much-needed deputy warden.