## St James Church, Anston 

# Annual Report and Financial Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2024 



## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2024** 

## **Administrative information** 

St. James Church is situated in South Anston.  We are part of the Diocese of Sheffield.  The correspondence address is 17 Lindale Close, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4FD. 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity which is registered with the Charity Commission. 

PCC members who have served from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved are: 

_Incumbent:_ We are currently in interregnum but look forward to the arrival of Kirsty Massey in the summer to be our oversight minister for this parish and those of Woodsetts, Letwell and Firbeck. _Assistant Priest:_ Revd Barbara Cushing _Wardens:_ Pat Bradey Ron Cushing (appointed 17 April 2024) _Representatives on the Deanery Synod_ Pat Bradey Mira Robinson (appointed 17 April 2024) _Representatives on the Diocesan Synod_ Pat Bradey _Elected members:_ Peter Howard - Hon. Treasurer Sue Harpham – Hon. Secretary Hazel Coates (resigned 17 April 2024) David Little Bill Lowe (appointed 17 April 2024) Kathy Nunnington (resigned 17 April 2024) Phil Kirkwood (appointed 17 April 2024) Mira Robinson Kerry Sweet Julie Tedder Anne Wildgoose _Ex-officio members:_ Chris Hall 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.  All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

St James’ PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent/assistant priest in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.  It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church itself in South Anston and the Church Hall in North Anston. 



## **Achievements and performance** 

## Church attendance 

There are 92 parishioners on the electoral roll as at the date of this report.  The average weekly attendance, counted during October, was 45. 

## **Review of the year 2024** 

The full PCC met on 7 occasions during the period. 

We have rich and varied services from traditional Book of Common Prayer, Holy Communion through to Family Holy Communion Services and evening services.  In addition, there is a monthly Brunch service which is very informal and is ideal for those who have little or no experience of church.  We also hold a popular Memorial service, a busy Remembrance Day service for our uniformed groups and have occasional extra Prayer and Praise services. Baptism services take place after our Sunday services and we had several weddings during the year.   We are continuing the distribution of a regular newsletter, which goes out to members of the congregation, either by email or hand delivery. The church is also open on occasions for people to drop off items for the foodbank. A major event during the year was St James Patronal Festival, celebrating the Church’s 850 anniversary. 

We are currently in interregnum but are much looking forward to welcoming Kirsty Massey in the summer to be our oversight minister to lead this parish, together with those of Woodsetts, Letwell and Firbeck. 

Our Ministry Team has a breadth of experience and includes a part time SSM licensed Assistant Priest and two Lay Readers. We also have two Pastoral Workers who exercise varied roles. In addition, we have three trained and licensed Worship Leaders, two Godly Play Practitioners, and Tracey Winfrow, our Children and Young Families Worker who runs a Wednesday morning Toddler group at the Church Hall. We are committed to supporting those who wish to train and to enabling all of our congregation to grow and exercise their gifts. 

The Natter Cafe is normally held every week in The Church Hall and is an integral part of our outreach to the community, attracting the recently bereaved and the elderly, alongside church members. It serves simple drinks and food in relaxed surroundings supported by a team of volunteers. As the community has grown together, Advent and Lent courses have been run which has been very popular with lots of people staying after the Café. Alongside the Café, a group of men, typically husbands of Café attendees have been meeting to do jobs around the church hall. This has even developed into a termly social men’s dinner where these men and others from the church gather for a meal. 

We are continuing to build our links with our neighbouring parishes so we can work together to grow mission across our deanery via our “Mission Partnership”. We have quarterly joint services as a Mission Partnership and we hope to develop these links, particularly with those churches we will combine with as part of our team ministry group. 

Further afield, we offer ongoing support to several Charities: Bluebell Wood Hospice, Rothacs and Charis; we value the work of Mel Welch and Mandy Hunter in Mozambique and Ethiopia, supporting them both financially and prayerfully. We also contribute to The Dinnington Food Bank, organized by The Salvation Army and we collected for them at our Harvest service. 

There is much to give thanks for in the life of our church, though we need to keep praying. As we move forward we have opportunities to find out where God is at work and join in, and we are reminded we are called as the Body of Christ to work together, entrusting our church to God for a new and exciting future. 



Finantlal Revlew
Intome has fallen by £lO.(XKJ as our investments have realised a lower surplus and Parochial fees were lower. Last year
we received a couple of Diocesan grants towards higher energy Costs this has effecti¥ely L*en replaced by a legacy
receipt this year. Congregational income has also been slightly lower.
Expenditure has been consistent with last year. Fabric costs have risen, mainly made up of Stonework and Handrall
repairs. However, Tracevs Children'5 work costs have fallen following the decision to reduce her hours.
The net result has been a net increase across all the fund categories of £5,LKM).
Moving forward. the PCC decided to retain our Common Fund contribution for 2025 at £29,0W.
Despite a reasonable surplus on all our funds, we continue to face tOU8h times financially as a churth, especialty as we
have numerous capital projects in the pipeline but God has been generous to us. for which we have to be very thankful.
However, we must ensure that we keep a tl8ht rein on all finances.
It is our policy to retsin in the General Fund reserye. contsined within Unrestricted Funds. a sum to provide some tover
in the event of a sudden loss of income or costly repair. With accumukited interest, the balance in this fund currently
stands at £12,271.
Approved by the PCC on the 10th March Z025 and slqned on thelr behalf by:
Revd Barbara Cushln8 (Awlstant Prfestl
Mr Peter Howard (Hon. Treasurer)

## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** For the year ending 31st December 2024 

|Note<br>INCOMING RESOURCES<br>Voluntary income<br>2(a)<br>Income from investments<br>2(b)<br>Church activities<br>2(c)<br>Other incoming resources<br>2(d)<br>**TOTAL INCOME**<br>EXPENDITURE<br>Church activities<br>3(a)<br>Raising funds<br>3(b)<br>**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**<br>**NET INCOME BEFORE TRANSFERS**<br>Transfers between funds<br>4<br>**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**<br>Funds brought forward<br>1st January 2024<br>7-10<br>Funds carried forward<br>31st December 2024<br>7-10|Unrestricted<br>Designated<br>Restricted<br>Endowment TOTAL FUNDS<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>**2024**<br>2023<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>37,858<br>2,145<br>4,483<br>0<br>44,486<br>44,784<br>1,096<br>1,673<br>365<br>850<br>3,984<br>7,060<br>7,674<br>7,426<br>0<br>0<br>15,100<br>20,183<br>1,017<br>757<br>0<br>0<br>1,774<br>3,129|
|---|---|
||47,645<br>12,001<br>4,848<br>850<br>65,344<br>75,156|
||42,746<br>8,346<br>8,633<br>0<br>59,725<br>58,226<br>99<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>99<br>99|
||42,845<br>8,346<br>8,633<br>0<br>59,824<br>58,325|
||4,800<br>3,655<br>(3,785)<br>850<br>5,520<br>16,831<br>-800<br>800<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0|
||4,000<br>4,455<br>(3,785)<br>850<br>5,520<br>16,831<br>23,571<br>35,938<br>6,716<br>16,662<br>82,887<br>66,056|
||27,571<br>40,393<br>2,931<br>17,512<br>88,407<br>82,887|



The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these accounts. 

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BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2023
2,214
75,152
13,648
1,872
64.363
17.177
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91,014
83,412
CURRENT Lt48iimES
CrethtW5. O￿ve•r
l637
525
S2.1#7
Unre5trKred
27.571
10,393
1931
17.512
23,571
35,938
6,716
16,662
Resinaed
Endo￿1
88.407
82M7
Mr PeterG Iy.Trea5werl
Bathra CusWIAsystsfit Priesil

## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ending 31st December 2024 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102.  The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCC's and with the Regulations' "true and fair view" provisions, together with FRS (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP (FRS 102)). 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.  They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. 

## **Endowment Funds** 

Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be maintained, only income arising from investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established. 

## **Restricted Funds** 

Restricted funds represent a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and b) donations or grants received for a specific object for which they were given.  Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.  The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund.  Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average basis. 

## **Unrestricted Funds** 

Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. 

## **Designated Funds** 

Designated funds are sums set aside out of general funds for specific designated purposes.  They can be transferred back to unrestricted funds at any time. 

## **Incoming Resources** 

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received.  Tax refunds are recognised 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.  Interest is accrued.  All other income is recognised when it is receivable.  All incoming resources are accounted for gross. 

## **Expenditure** 

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 accounted for when due.  Accounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds.  All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. 

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## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)** For the year ending 31st December 2024 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)** 

## **Fixed Assets** 

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10 of the Charities Act 2011.  Moveable church furnishings held by the incumbent and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). 

For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. 

Equipment used within the Church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years.  Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.  All such assets are separately disclosed on the Balance Sheet. 

## **Investments** 

Investments are valued at market value at 31 December. 

## **2. INCOMING RESOURCES** 

|**2. INCOMING RESOURCES**<br>**2(a) Voluntary income**<br>Planned giving: Gift aid donations<br>Other<br>Collections<br>Gift Aid recoverable<br>Grants<br>Legacies<br>Donations, appeals etc.<br>**2(b) Income from investments**<br>Interest received and Investment fund income<br>**2(c) Church activities**<br>Church Hall lettings<br>Parochial fees<br>**2(d) Other incoming resources**<br>Fund raising<br>Toddler receipts<br>Café income<br>Sundry other receipts<br>**Total income**|Unrestricted<br>Designated<br>Restricted<br>Endowment TOTAL FUNDS<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>**2024**<br>2023<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>22,118<br>315<br>785<br>23,218<br>24,517<br>6,519<br>6,519<br>5,200<br>1,440<br>1,440<br>2,110<br>7,009<br>75<br>188<br>7,272<br>8,062<br>0<br>4,450<br>1,755<br>3,510<br>5,265<br>0<br>772<br>772<br>445|
|---|---|
||37,858<br>2,145<br>4,483<br>0<br>44,486<br>44,784|
||1,096<br>1,673<br>365<br>850<br>3,984<br>7,060|
||7,426<br>7,426<br>7,410<br>7,674<br>7,674<br>12,773|
||7,674<br>7,426<br>0<br>0<br>15,100<br>20,183|
||497<br>485<br>982<br>1,332<br>520<br>520<br>715<br>272<br>272<br>846<br>0<br>236|
||1,017<br>757<br>0<br>0<br>1,774<br>3,129|
||**47,645**<br>**12,001**<br>**4,848**<br>**850**<br>**65,344**<br>**75,156**|



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## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)** For the year ending 31st December 2024 

|**3. EXPENDITURE**<br>**3(a) Church activities**<br>Missionary and charitable giving<br> Overseas<br>Charis Ministries - Mel & Mandy<br>Home<br>CARE<br>ROTHACS<br>Bluebell Wood Hospice<br>Yorkshire Bellringers<br>Ministry:<br>Diocesan Common Fund contribution<br>Other ministry costs<br>Light, heat, insurance and water rates<br>Altar and service materials<br>Cleaning expenses<br>Boiler replacement<br>Boiler and heating repairs<br>Fire extinguisher service<br>Electrical repairs<br>Sound system repairs<br>Stonework repairs<br>Handrail repairs<br>Other maintenance costs<br>Architect's fees<br>Training , books and housegroup materials<br>Children and young peoples' ministry<br>Church Hall running costs<br>Church Hall roofing repairs<br>Printing, stationery and photocopying<br>Christian Copyright licence<br>Hardship payments<br>Sumup donation giving machines<br>Vacuum cleaner replacement<br>Independent examiner gift<br>Other miscellaneous expenses<br>**3(b) Raising funds**<br>Costs of gift envelopes<br>**Total expenditure**|Unrestricted<br>Designated<br>Restricted<br>Endowment TOTAL FUNDS<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>**2024**<br>2023<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>600<br>600<br>600<br>0<br>0<br>450<br>450<br>450<br>450<br>450<br>450<br>3<br>3<br>3|
|---|---|
||1,503<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>1,503<br>1,503<br>29,000<br>29,000<br>29,000<br>0<br>222<br>7,023<br>7,023<br>6,266<br>1,036<br>283<br>1,319<br>831<br>1,081<br>1,081<br>1,074<br>0<br>3,600<br>0<br>555<br>0<br>42<br>210<br>210<br>0<br>250<br>250<br>105<br>5,893<br>5,893<br>0<br>1,800<br>1,800<br>0<br>169<br>169<br>49<br>627<br>627<br>0<br>50<br>50<br>378<br>1,664<br>1,664<br>4,024<br>6,682<br>6,682<br>5,415<br>0<br>3,050<br>940<br>30<br>970<br>968<br>645<br>645<br>613<br>0<br>0<br>357<br>357<br>155<br>252<br>252<br>0<br>160<br>160<br>155<br>70<br>70<br>221|
||42,746<br>8,346<br>8,633<br>0<br>59,725<br>58,226|
||99<br>99<br>99|
||99<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>99<br>99|
||**42,845**<br>**8,346**<br>**8,633**<br>**0**<br>**59,824**<br>**58,325**|



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## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)** For the year ending 31st December 2024 

## **4. Transfers between Funds** 

The following transfers have been made between funds: 

|The following transfers have been made between funds:||
|---|---|
|General Fund to Childrens' and Families Worker Fund<br>To fund Tracey Winfrow's work.<br>**5. Debtors**<br>Gift aid tax recoverable<br>Church Hall rent debtors<br>VAT refund receivable|Unrestricted<br>Designated<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>£<br>£<br>-800<br>800|
||**2024**<br>2023<br>1,561<br>1,668<br>150<br>204<br>533<br>0|
||2,244<br>1,872|



## **6. Liabilities** 

|Amounts falling due within one year<br>Diocesan Common Fund contribution<br>Accrual - electric and gas<br>Accrual - donation to independent examiner<br>Accrual - handrail repairs<br>Payments in advance|0<br>0<br>693<br>415<br>160<br>155<br>1,800<br>0<br>-16<br>-45|
|---|---|
||2,637<br>525|



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## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)** For the year ending 31st December 2024 

## **7. Funds (Unrestricted)** 

|At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2024<br>resources<br>General fund<br>11,815<br>47,130<br>General reserve fund<br>11,756<br>515<br>23,571<br>47,645<br>Previous year:<br>At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2023<br>resources<br>General fund<br>7,715<br>52,499<br>General reserve fund<br>10,777<br>979<br>18,492<br>53,478|Resources<br>expended<br>(42,845)<br>(42,845)<br>Resources<br>expended<br>(45,699)<br>(45,699)|Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2024<br>(800)<br>15,300<br>12,271<br>(800)<br>27,571<br>Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2023<br>(2,700)<br>11,815<br>11,756<br>(2,700)<br>23,571|
|---|---|---|



## Note 

The General fund reserve was set up some years ago as a buffer against a sudden loss of income or unexpected expenditure. 

## **8. Funds (Designated)** 

|At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2024<br>resources<br>Church Hall fund<br>2,500<br>9,623<br>Fabric fund (Designated)<br>28,642<br>1,293<br>Outreach fund<br>2,527<br>111<br>Childrens' and Families<br>Worker fund<br>21<br>875<br>Light and heat fund<br>2,248<br>99<br>35,938<br>12,001<br>Previous year:<br>At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2023<br>resources<br>Church Hall fund<br>1,865<br>9,100<br>Fabric fund (Designated)<br>25,343<br>3299<br>Outreach fund<br>2,317<br>210<br>Childrens' and Families<br>Worker fund<br>87<br>1,258<br>Light and heat fund<br>2,248<br>29,612<br>16,115|Resources<br>expended<br>(6,682)<br>(1,664)<br>(8,346)<br>Resources<br>expended<br>(8,465)<br>(4,024)<br>(12,489)|Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2024<br>5,441<br>29,935<br>2,638<br>800<br>32<br>2,347<br>800<br>40,393<br>Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2023<br>2,500<br>28,642<br>2,527<br>2,700<br>21<br>2,248<br>2,700<br>35,938|
|---|---|---|



## Notes 

The Childrens' and Families Worker fund is being used to finance Tracey Winfrow's Children and Families work. The Light and heat fund consists of a couple of grants received from the Diocese towards higher utility bills following the recent energy crisis. Owing to fixed contract prices, we have not yet had to draw on these funds. 

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## **ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)** For the year ending 31st December 2024 

## **9. Funds (Restricted)** 

|At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2024<br>resources<br>Hardship fund<br>2,012<br>88<br>Fabric fund (Restricted)<br>3,894<br>4,731<br>Wrights Bellringers fund<br>447<br>20<br>Brunch Service fund<br>363<br>9<br>6,716<br>4,848<br>Previous year:<br>At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2023<br>resources<br>Hardship fund<br>1,839<br>173<br>Fabric fund (Restricted)<br>900<br>2,994<br>Wrights Bellringers fund<br>410<br>37<br>Brunch Service fund<br>500<br>3,149<br>3,704|Resources<br>expended<br>(8,320)<br>(313)<br>(8,633)<br>Resources<br>expended<br>(137)<br>(137)|Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2024<br>2,100<br>305<br>467<br>59<br>0<br>2,931<br>Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2023<br>2,012<br>3,894<br>447<br>363<br>0<br>6,716|
|---|---|---|



## Note 

The Hardship Fund was created to provide assistance to needy families at the discretion of the vicar/PCC. 

## **10. Funds (Endowment)** 

|At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2024<br>resources<br>CBF re Church Hall<br>16,662<br>850<br>16,662<br>850<br>Previous year:<br>At 1 January<br>Incoming<br>2023<br>resources<br>CBF re Church Hall<br>14,803<br>1,859<br>14,803<br>1,859|Resources<br>expended<br>0<br>Resources<br>expended<br>0|Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2024<br>17,512<br>0<br>17,512<br>Transfers<br>At 31 December<br>2023<br>16,662<br>0<br>16,662|
|---|---|---|



## Note 

This fund originates from the sale of the caretaker's cottage at the Church Hall many years ago. 

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INOEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Th15 report Ihe financ41 statements of the PCC for t￿yea￿t￿￿ed 31st t*cernbeF 2023. wh*h are set Dut ￿ PO8es I too,
is in ie5peil ol cxaminat￿ carried out in accordafice witb rhe ChurchkcouThtJng Pegulatois 1.the Regulations.
and ￿cl￿n 145 of theCh*rrties Act 2011 I-the A(ri.
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-to prepa¢e Iinancthl stAternents. which accord with the accounDn8 rxordsand CLYnptywiththe reqwrements otthe Act
and the ReaUlarh￿S have not been rner.. Ov
21 towhKh. In my owniw, atlention bEdrawn ITr Nderto erk7b￿a properundEtst•tidir4 of the￿l￿n1$tobe reached.
Peter H Jones
27 cri￿[•r Avenue
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20 Februwy 2025