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Christ
Church
Southport
ANNUAL REPORT OFTHE
PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL
& ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31st December 2023
Charity Registration Number1129342
www.christchurchsouthport.org.uk

CHRIST CHURCH, SOUTHPORT
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
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CONTENTS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Members ofthe PCC
Professional Advisors
STRUCTURE, MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
STATEMENT OF PCC'S RESPONSIBILITIES
RISK ASSESSMENTS
Health and Safety
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Data Protection
Financial Risk
OBJECTIVES AND VISION
ACTIVITIES, PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
YOUTH, KIDS, & MINIS, WORK
MISSION IN THE UK AND AROUND THE WORLD
ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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LOOKING FORWARD
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTHPORT
ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31st December 2023
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:
Name..
Address..
Christ Church.
Loid Street. Soulhport. Merseyside PR8 1 AA
Status..
Christ Church registered charity number.- 1129342
Officers-.
Members of the Parochial Church Council are either ex-officio, co-opted or elected
by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI in accordance with the Church
Representation Rules.
During the year, the following served as members of the PCC..
Vicar..
Self-sustaining minister
Rev Ben Dyer
Rev. Rob Milton
(from 1 St October 2023.1
Ex-officio
Churchwardens..
Mrs Katy Porter
Mrs Angle Lewis
Deanery Synod Representatwes..
Mr David Griffilhs
Mrs Margaret King
Mr Keran Lewis
Mr John Sexton"
Ex-officio
Vice-chair Ex-officio
PCC Secretary
Treasurer
Elected Members..
Mr Phil Day
Mr Mark Hague.
Mrs Elizabeth Lacey.
MrAndrew Lang
Mrs Jan Lovegrove
Mrs Nicola Millington - resigned during the year
Miss Lucy Porter- co-opted lo help with Parish profile
Mrs Rachel Rawcliffe
Mrs Lisa Rowe
Mr Chris Stephen
Mrs Hellie Taberner
Mr Jim Tale
Mr Steven Taylor
Co-opted Members
Mrs Emily Geering
Rev. Frank Hinds
Ex-officio..
Co-opted..
On the PCC because of their position.
PCC members by invitation of the PCC.
'Truslees of Café 1821 Ltd
Professional Advi$ers:
Bankers.,
HSBC PLC. 331 Lord Street, Southporl
Independent Examiners..
OJ Grills Esq FCA
JAFell&Co
40 Hoghlon Street, Soulhporl PR9 OPQ

Solicitors-.
Hill Dickinson, 1 St Paul's Square, Liverpool L3 9SJ
Architects..
David Chapman, NJSR Chartered Architects
57-59 Hoghlon Street, Soulhport PR9 OPG
Day-lo-day management control of the Church is exercised by the Clergy and Wardens contactable via the church
office.. 01704 531756, or the Church email.. office@chrislchurchsoulhport.org.uk
STRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
Christ Church Soulhport PCC is a body corporate and operates under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers)
Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules. The PCC is a registered charity.. Number 1129342.
Related trusts.. Vivesco Café (renamed Café 1821 Ltd in December 20191 operates as a Charitable Company Limited
by Guarantee (Number 10891821 with ils own trustees and management group, who may be PCC members but not
necessarily are.
Christ Church's PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Clergy, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish,
the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenical. It has maintenance responsibilities
for the church buildings complex on Lord Street, Southport, and is responsible for financial matters.
The general lunctions of the PCC are staled within section two of the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure
1956. When planning ils activities for the year, the PCC gave consideration lo the Charity Commission's guidance
on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance lo charities concerned with advancement of religion.
The PCC 15 the body within Christ Church where policy. decision-making and accountabilities are determined. During
2023 there were the usua5 6 PCC meetings.
The Standing Committee meets before the PCC meeting and considers and recommends actions and policy
proposals, and consists of the clergy licensed to Christ Church. wardens. treasurer, PCC Secretary and two lay
representatives from the PCC.
When the need arises, small groupslsub-commitlees may be formed to discuss a particular issue relating to church
life and report to the PCC.
STATEMENT OF PCC'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the PCC, as trustees of the Church, to prepare financial
slalements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the period
and of its financial position al the end of the year. In preparing those financial slatemenls. the trustees are required
to..
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
Slate whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed,
subject lo any departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalemenls.
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will
continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time
the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities
Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
RISK ASSESSMENTS
The PCC has considered all the risks which face the church and has identified and addressed the following critical
areas..
HEALTH AND SAFETY
As a busy church, the PCC lakes seriously the importance of safety for all who come onto the premises.
The PCC slalement of general policy is lo..
Provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our worklchurch activities.

Provide and maintain a safe environment and equipment.
Ensure safe handling and use of substances.
Provide information, instruction and supervision for employeeslvolunteers and when necessary, any of
the above mentioned.
Ensure all employeeslvolunteers are competent to do their tasks and to give them adequate training
where appropriate.
Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill-heallh.
Maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
Review and revise this policy as required at regular intervals.
Safely and risk management is a shared responslbility and the PCC and Wardens are grateful lo all who help by
being vigilant and reporting potential dangers.
Flrst Ald.. First aid kits are easily accessible 2nd a defibrillator is on-site along the main corridor. Matthew Hyde
and Emily Geering are both trained firsl-aiders.
Equlpment.. Annual. monthly andlor weekly checks are made to smoke alarms, emergency lighting, fire
extinguishers, fire call points. the healing system and boiler with all checks being recorded. All electrical
appliances are PAT lesled regularly and the fire alarm system is checked regularly. The lightning conductor was
last inspected in July 2022 in accordance with regulations.
Firè." An annual fire evacuation practice will be completed in 2024. The fire risk assessment is updated on an
annual basis.
Food Hyglene.. Kitchen staff and volunteers are frequently updated regarding food hygiene and regularly attend
courses.
Safety procedures: The Church's Health and Safety PoliGy ensLJres that the PCC meets the duly placed on it
under Section 2131 of the Health and Safely al Work Act 1974 and is based on the Ecclesiastical Insurance,
Health and Safety Policy template. 11 is reviewed annually.
SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
The Church of England Safeguarding policies were adopted by the PCC in 2023. Emily Geering was appointed
Parish Safeguarding Officer. Nicola Millinglon as Assistant Parish Safeguarding Officer and Stella Milton was
appointed Safe Recruitment Officer. David King was appointed to the team during the year lo assist with Vulnerable
Adults.
All measures are in place that meet the requirements of the Liverpool Diocese. We are grateful lo the safeguarding
team for their hard work in making sure CCS complies with the requirements.
DATA PROTECTION
Christ Church complies with the General Data Protection Regulation IGDPR) and treats personal information
responsibly. The Christ Church Dats Protection Privacy Notice can be found on the homepage of our website.
We continue lo use Churchsuite as a safe and secure way of handling the data of church members.
FINANCIAL RISK
The tieasurer gives up-to-dale information on the church finances lo the PCC on a bi-monthly basis. Reserves are
deposited with the Central Board of Finance. All major assets are insured and levels reviewed annually and approved
by the PCC. The PCC and Treasurer. supported by the adminislralion Staff. continued to review procedures tr)
improve internal controls.

OBJECTIVES
OUR VISION
We are a church at the heart of Southport, with a heart for Soulhporl.
OLJr desire is to play our part in giving the people of Southporl a hope filled future. We want lo work with others in
building effective bridges between church and community.. lo foster relationships with people of different
generations, oulluTes and backgrounds -whether they have some religious faith or none. Our vislon is that we
might impact Soulhport with God's unconditional love and transforming power.
We believe the church should take seriously the command of Jesus lo love God, and love our neightx)urs. In order
to be effective in this, we will focus on the following..
GROWING PEOPLE
We want lo be a church that encourages everyone to grow in their faith. We will do this by.. providing accessible
ways lo help people accept the truth of the gospel and become more like Jesus., helping people find their own
unique way of serving God,. and encouraging people to make a difference. especially in our town.
BUILDING COMMUNIITY
We want to be a church that serves the people of ourtown by meeting specrfic needs so that lives are transfoimed.
We will be a church where every member is equipped to serve and has confidence lo share the gospel in an
attractive and relevant way.
CHANGING LIVES
We want lo be a church family which is characterised by relationships that are genuine, loving and Iransparenl,.
where all people feel they can belong. We will work on developing our ministries with young people, families and
people of different nationalities in order lo be a beller representation of our town.
SEEKING THE POWER OF GOD
Through Bible based ministry and commitment to prayer, we want to be a church that sees the supernatural power
of God 8t work amongst us. We wi15 be intentional about seeking healing, hearing God and equipping our members
with the understanding and skills to alk)w them to move in the power of the Holy Spirit.
BEING RELEVANT
We want lo be a church that understands the reality of Sife for the peop￿ of our town.. their hopes, fears, ambitions
and challenges. We want to be continually relevant despite a rapidly changing context. So. we will be a church
that seeks lo observe and reflect on the community around us. We will not be afraid of change and be willing to
adapt in order that we can l)eller serve the present generation.
ACTIVITIES PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Clergy: Christ Church was in interregnum in 2023 until 1$1 October when Reverend Ben Dyer was inducted as Vicar.
During the interregnum, from August 2022 to October 2023, the Church Wardens, Angle Lewis and Kaly Porter were
responsible for the spiritual and practical day lo day running of the church assisted by the PCC, our Adminislralor
Matthew Hyde and an excellent team of gifted members who were able to help with preaching, pastoral and practical
tasks. The team included our SSM minister Reverend Rob Milton and Rev Frank Hinds, both of whom presided our
communion services.
SERVICES
Physical services- Throughout 2023, there were regula¥ly 2 morning services on Sunday mornings, at 9.15am and
11am, with occasional joint 10.30am serV￿es.
Cafa Church Café Church continues on a weekly basis, which runs alongside the Sunday church seNices within
the café area and invites people in for free coffee and a chal. The Café Church team also help support other events
throughout the year with fellowship and refreshments.
Online resources - Through the year we continued to provide online resources, which inclLtded the livestreaming
of the 11 am Sunday services.

We are grateful lo those who helped facilitate and support these services in 2023, including wardens and deputy
wardens who maintained the safely of people in the building, also the welcomers. communion adminislralors, bible
readers and the PA and audiolvisualllechnical teams.
Attendances 2023
9.158m service average attendance.. 48
11am service average attendance.. 84
Speclal Services:
Easter Sunday allendance.. 181
Carol Service allendance.. 190
During the year 2023 there were no marriages, 2 funeral services, 2 infant baptisms. 3 adult baptisms and 3 adutt
reaffi'rmations of baptismal vows al Christ Church. Throughout the year there were different special services.,
Holocaust Memorial seNice. a New Wine Celebration service, and a Time To Remember service.
Chrl8tma8 Tlme.. Al Christmas time there was a SAswf Christmas service, a Carol service, a Christmas Eve service
and a Christmas Day all-age Se￿ICe.
Electoral Roll". In 2023 the number on the Electoral Roll was 150.
Those who join the Electoral Roll are encouraged to read a 'Membership Resolve, expressing commitment to Christ
Church by." 'Prolecling its unity, sharing responsibility, serving its ministry and supporting ils witness,.
Giving and Flnance.. The church family at Christ Church continued to give generously in 2023. although some givers
were lost during the year. A total of £169,499 including gift aid recovered was given during the year, including £11,244
from one-off donations. The Church also re￿iVed grants of £5,533. With tight control of expenditure, even with the
large increase in energy bills, the general housekeeping account showed a surplLJS of £4,465 at the end of 2023. We
continue lo meet all our financial commitments including the DI0￿Se of Liverpool's 'Parish Share" 1£87,4981 which
supports the mission of the church in our deanery, and our mission giving (£21,947) consisting of 10% of all
unreslricled giving plus extra gifts from church members.
Small Groups & Missional Communltles..
These group5 continued lo play an important part in the life and ministry of Christ Church. Small Groups meet in the
church building or in people's homes, for bible study and fellowship. Missional Communities meet for study and
fellowship with the intention of focusing outwardly lo the wider community. In 2023 there were 12 Small Groups and
Missional Communities.
Prayer.. There were various prayer events throughout 2023. including the start of Monday Evening Prayer times. held
al 7pm evely Monday.
Pastoral Care.. A great thank you to the Pastoral Team whose work goes on behind the scenes. for helping those
struggling and needing help in various ways. The team meet regularly and try lo make sure people feel part of the
church and ftillow up those whowe haven't seen in a while. Each of the team members have undertaken safeguarding
training.
Regular Groups: Our regular groups of Tuesday al Two. Midweek Music and Bereavement Support continued
successfully in seiving the community throughout 2023.
Alpha.. In 2023 there was one Alpha Course held.
Cafe 1821: The café is an important aspect of the ministry al Christ Church and as well as serving food and drink,
provides an easy way in lo finding out more about Christ Church and Christianity. 11 continues its ministry with staff
and volunteers. The café is a separate legal entity from the church.
Winter Warmers and Summer Mondays.. In 2022 the Winter Warmer initiative began, where the cafè becomes a
warm space whilst offering free food and drink lo anyone who comes in. This continued in 2023 throughout the
summer and into the winter months, and proves successful within the local community.
Wider Church Communlty: Christ Church has ft)ur PCC members who attend the Deanery Synod. Clergy allend
the monthly Chapter meeting which is a discussion and support group and the Ministers fraternal which has members
from all denominations.

YOUTH KIDS, AND MINIS, WORK
Christ Church Kids14 -11 sl and Minis {under 4s1 continued throughout 2023 with Emily Geering. our Children's and
Youth Worker, and the amazing team of volunteers. Numbers grew significantly in the autumn and more volunteers
meant we were able lo split the children into two age groups, 4-6 years old and 7-11year-olds, for parl of the Sunday
morning session. Using games. songs, videos and bible teaching, the wonderful news of God's love for us and what
it means to follow Jesus is shared with them. At Easter there was an event with craft and the video 'The Rock that
Rolled,. Family services in August looked al four aspects of Peter- the All or Nothing Guy.
At an evening called Operation Shine the children and helpers packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
By autumn the Sunday Youth group was able lo meet every week instead of forlnightly, thanks lo more volunteers
stepping up lo help in this ministry.
In addition, from autumn we were able lo offer a Friday Youth Club every week. In October after prayer, planning
and an increased team the Friday Night Hangout was launched as a weekly event. It is held every Friday 7pm
8.30pm for High School aged young people. The Café 1821, church foyer and ha11 are transformed into a youth club
with welcome desk, tuck shop, board games, question of the week, table tennis, computer games. football and
dodgeball. Each week we have an amazing and lively lime. In only a few weeks we had steady growth from an initial
3 young people lo 17 al our Christmas Party Special. We have al least one person from each of the main high schools
and a great mix of church and non-church contacts The team are really excited about what God will do through this
ministry in the future.
Al Christmas we enjoyed a bring and share lunch Christmas party with games, after the SASVW brilliant performance
'Nativily and Beyond, pr￿UCed by Tabz. Also, as Christmas Eve fell on a Sunday the children enjoyed another party
in Kids Church duiing the service.
God has been so good hearing the cry of our hearts, and we are delighted to see such amazing growth in this work.
We give grateful thanks lo Emily and all the team for their involvement with these vital ministries to our Children and
Youth on Fridays and Sundays.
MISSION IN THE UK AND AROUND THE WORLD
We are proud lo continue to support the following organizalions and mission partners through prayer. finance and
sometimes practical help.
A Rocha, Watamu, Kenya - We support Colin Jackson (his wife Roni and son Kail based at the Mwamba Field
Study Centre, A Rocha is a global family of conservation organizalions working together, in response lo the worldwide
crisis of biodiversity loss, to carry out community-based conservation projects. Colin is national director for A Rocha,
Kenya and is an authority on bird migration and the need for conservation of habitats for endangered species. Colin
is involved in regular surveys on endangered species and threatened habitats to better understand and therefore
protect them. There is also a Marine Research programme in Walamu Marine National Park to understand the current
impact on marine bl(￿1Ver$Ity. Farming God's Way is an initiative started by A Rocha in 2014 to counter poor farming
practices which lead to reduced yields. It 18 based on biblical principles, proper management, and appropriate
technologies lo lake care of God's beautiful land and creation instead of using destructive methods like slash and
burn farming, poaching and the threat of charcoal burning in the Dakatcha woodlands. A Rocha encourages
appreciation of nature and participation in its conservation. through environmental education and community
outreach lo implement practical conseNalion initiatives by working with schools, environmental groups, communities
and churches. The existing programme has involved up to 56 primary and secondary schools around Arabuko-
Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek bul currently focusses intensive work on len. A Rocha Kenya enjoys a good working
relationship with the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya and activities are mostly done with the Wildlife Clubs in schools and
have included gLJided field trips, puppet theatres, slide and video shows, arl and writing competitions, games,
debates, conservation festivals, tree planting, liller clean-ups, newsletters and trips lo National Parks. The
environmental education programme is currently being expanded lo also include adult education. This will focus on
ways of using local materials, resources and allernalive technologies lo improve local people's quality of life in a
cosl-effeclive and sustainable manner. A Rocha work with families lo help them understand the benefits of
conservation alongside helping children with the cost of secondary education to improve their prospects for
employment in life.
More information 8t hll s.'IlwM.arocha.or.kel
Church Mission Society. South Sudan Revd. Lynn Treneary returned lo the UK in 2022 on sick leave. In June
2023 she officially left CMS as a paid worker but continues her association as a volunteer. Lynn has a passion to
enable the people in Maridi diocese lo have olean water available. During her lime there she saw many taken ill after
drinking the only available water and is now researching how to provide pipes lo bring potable water to the surface.
CCS no longer supports Lynn financially but has kept in touch with her.

Latin Link. Bolivia ILL) - Julie Noble came back to the UK on home leave in April for six months. She visrted LL
headquarters. did a round the UK lour to various supporting churches giving talks on her work in Bolivia and had
routine health checks whilst al home. Julie spoke lo us at CCS, attended a house group and several social events in
Soulhport as well as spending lime with her family and friends around the UK. Whilst she was away there were
several problems with the organisations in Oruro which Julie had lo address on her return. The Angel Tree project
has suffered from lack of funds and greatly appreciated the donation of lips from Café 1821 to help purchase
equipment and benefit the children. Thirty or more children are once again benefilling from help with homework, hot
meals, clothing, counselling and somewhere safe lo be before or after school. There was no camp for the children
this year bul the team continue lo visit the Prison, Young Offenders Centre and Probation Centre. Due to
overcrowding in the prison, there are still many problems and difficulties to overcome. The weakness of the £pound
means that donations lo the ministries in Bolivia have decreased in value which is a challenge as prices are still rising
locally.
More information is at hll s'.Ilwww.lalinlink.or
Youth with a Mission IYWAMI. South Africa - Sarah Beriyth is passionate about sharing the Good News of the
Gospel with unreached people, which she estimates al 2 billion people worldwide. Sarah is b8sed in her home country
in Stilba8i, South Africa and her books reach around the world including South America, Europe, Middle East, and
all over Africa. Her SandboxBible and related videos are being used to reach Muslim communities especially in the
Middle East. 11 has also moved lo be a Ricebox Bible in some Asian countries. Sarah IAnna-Lisel once lived in
Soulhport and worked in Christ Church café when il was Vivesco. She now lives by faith and during the year visited
Thailand and Nepal visually bringing the Bible lo life through her invention to communicate in other languages. Sarah
explains thal'one day something triggered the idea lo make a STOP MOTION FILM using the SandBoxBible figures
that I have developed since 2018. 1 saw the potential of walking through the Bible verse by verse in an audio-visual
manner. There is simply no way a person can read the most amazing letter to the Hebrews and understand il fully.
Not understanding Jesus concealed in the old. implies you cannot understand Jesus revealed in the New Testament
to the exlenl HE INTENDED for us to do..
See www.sandboxbible.ctsm
Southport and Area Schools Worker Trust ISASVVTI - Tabz and Hetlie Taberner work with a team of volunteers
and continue lo provide a valuable contact for children and young people in schools, some of whom have found the
disruption of online learning during the pandemic has adversely affected their mental health. Their presence is much
appreciated by both pupils and staff in the schools where they visit. CCS are pleased to continue their suppofl ft)r
SAswf. SAS￿ presenl81ions have also been performed foi us at CCS.
For details of the charity see hll s.'Ilsaswtrusl.coml and learn more of how the team help children in our area.
Compassion Acts ICA} continues in partnership with CCS to provide a monthly Community Food Market fr>r invited
clients on the CA programme. Unfortunately, there is still a need to provide help lo families and individuals struggling
in our current financial crisis and the market is one of the follow on steps in the programme run by CA to enable
clients to manage financially. The Community Market al CCS offers 8 wide range of items from tinned food lo shower
gel, rice to breakfast cereal. Although we cannot offer everything, the prices are considerably reduced and there is a
warm welcome with teal coffee and biscuits and an opportunity for a chat.
CCS collected donations of food al the annual Harvest Service and has a collection point for donations of non-
perishable food in the welcome area for CA to distribute. We provide many of the volunteers for the monthly market
as well as a storage facility for the food offered at the market. Currently there are around 32 clients attending each
month and al Christmas we were able lo distribute up to three free presents for each family from donations received
by CA.
Ukrainian Language and Culture also in pathership with Compassion Acts, Christ Church was a venue for a
weekly group meeting for the Ukrainian community, offering help and advice on sellling into new surroundings. This
ceased durin9 the year when il was no longer necessary.
More information on all the help on offer through CA at htt s-.Ilcom
ssionacls.uk
CCS prayerfully supported one of our members on her regular mission trip to the A20res lo encourage and support
Christian churches and groups in this Portuguese community.
Samaritan'5 Purse used CCS as a collection point again in 2023 for Operation Christmas ChiSd sending shoeboxes
filled with gifts around the world and CCS members and families donated gifts for the appeal.
Tearfund was supported again this year through individuals and by the sale of Christmas Cards.
Evangelical Alllance was supported by CCS with a financial gift.
ADMINISTRATION
Church Staff." During 2023 Matthew Hyde continued his role as administrator alongside his other duties on the finance
team and as Buildings Manager.
Emily Geering is employed as our Children's and Youth Worker.

Our 'slaff is far wider than those who are employed by the church or who are in a leadership role. We rely on the
generous Servi￿ of all those who serve voluntarily, and indeed, we could not function without them.
A big thank you goes lo all who use their gifts and talents al Christ Church in order to serve Jesus.
Church Buildings and Fabric.. Matthew Hyde continued in his role as buildings manager, overseeing the running
and maintenance of the building.
We are very grateful to Dave Griffilhs, who is part of our Warden Team. He monitors all the fabric of the building and
because of this the building has been kept well-mainlained with his due diligence. During this year the roof was
replaced over the Marlin Price Hall at a cost of £33,800.
Dave also takes responsibility for writing and updating all the necessary risk assessments and Health & Safely policy
lo ensure that all those who come into the building are kept safe.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Christ Church has been experiencing a slow decline in ir*come relative to inflation over recent years, as with most
churches. In addition. periods of interregnum are known to interrupt giving and so giving was down by 12Q/o on last
year and overall income by 7Qh, before considering inllalion. However, most people have maintsined their giving and
some people made generous extra gifts. Al the same lime there was tight control of expenditure in 2023. Excluding
the special items of the new boiler in 2022 and the flat roof replacement in 2023, expenditure was kept static despite
the high inflation, especially on energy costs. Our staff received below~inflation pay rises in line with other employers.
rates. As a result, we unexpectedly ended the year with the general account in surplus. In the accounts the
"Unreslricled funds (the general account plus associated fLJndsl show a deficit of£29,835 which was due the £33,800
we spent on the roof. This Came from the legacy fund which contained a generous gift a non-member left us in 2021.
We hope that the finishing of the replacement of the 50-year-old flat roofs leaves our building secure and safe without
major works for the short to medium term.
Members may be aware that the Diocese has an ongoing slruclural deficit due to churches around Merseyside being
unable to pay Iheir"Parish Share. which funds vicars and curates and their housing, training, and pensions. We have
once again paid our Share of £87,498 thanks lo the generosity of church members.
During 2023 the fi'nance team has made efforts to simplify the WOTk involved in administfftlion. We were given
permission to close the small endowment Ilrusll funds with low interest payments and capital Itradilionally
unlouchablel that has been wiped out by decades of inflation, so long as the money was used in line with the original
donors, wishes. The £1025 in the Mary Woodcock Trust has been released to CMS for use in South Sudan and the
fabric endowments have been closed and their money pul in a new sinking fund for future repairs. This leaves us
with onw one endowmenl.. the "FE Jones Evangelical Mission. with about £32,000 of capil81 in it and the interest
available for that purpose. As a result, we have reduced our banklinveslment accounts from 17 to 3, maximised the
interest available on our reserves, and simplified the work in managing our financial assets for the future
So, God has been gracious to us. The Treasurer is grateful for all those who gave to the church and lo the Youth
account in these difficult limes and lo those who gave of their own lime with maintenance, housekeeping. and
accountancy skills. in addition lo faithfully running many ministries within the building, reducing our costs
considerably. However, we hope lo do more in the future and that will require all members to pray and reflect on how
they can continue to give and serve with generosity and joy. Members may also wish lo think about leaving a legacy
to the Church, as these are an important parl of churches being able to fund occasional large bills or develop
ministries in new areas.
The Treasurer is a￿ayS available to answer any questions about giving or expenditure.
LOOKING FORWARD
In October I became the Vicar of Christ Church. l arrived with a mixture of excitement. nerves and the sense that
God had called me lo this place. Before l tslk about the future I want lo say a Couple of thank yous. Firstly, a massive
thank you lo everyone who has welcomed my family and me lo Christ Church. 11 has been a joy lo get to know you
over my first few months here. Secondly, the last year has not been easy for Christ Church, bul lots of people have
worked hard to ensure this church is a place where people can meet Jesus. Thank you to everyone who has played
their little lor big) parl in this.
When l arrived al Christ Church I didn't know what to expect. Yet the word that stands out lo me after my little time
here is polenlial. For various reasons, Christ Church is brimming with potential like a coiled spring waiting lo be
released. The words of Haggai come to mind, 'Ihe glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the
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former house" I sense that this is not a church looking to bunker down and protect what we have, but is prepared lo
be bold, get uncomfortable and follow Jesus.
In 2024 we are going lo begin looking al God's vision for Christ Church. Vvhy are we here in the heart of Southpo
Where is God leading us? I don't have the answers to these questions bul l am filled with excitement about how God
can use a group of people that dare lo completely follow Him. And l am filled with hope about the future of Soulhporl,
the town for which this church exists.
Signed on behalf of the PCC
(Revl Ben Dyer (Chairman)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Report lo the Parochial Church Council IPCCI of Christ Church Soulhporl on the accounts for the year ended 31$1
December 2023, as set out on pages 12 to 23 of your Annual Report.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The PCC is responsible for the preparation of the accounts and it considers that an audit 18 not required for this year
under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It Is my responslbility to..
examine the accounts under sectlon 145 of the Charities Act.
lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section
14515llbl of the Charities Acll, and
lo slate whether parb'cular mallers have come lo my attent￿n.
Basis of independent Examiner's statomont
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Dirèctions given by the Charity Commission.
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and
seeking explanations from the PCC concerning any SLJch mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present
a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those mallers set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination. no rnateTial matters have come lo my allenb'on..
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material aspect.. the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met. nor
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
can be rea
hed.
Date.. Z I
OJ Grills Esq
JAFell&Co
40 Houghton Street
Soulhport
PR9 OPQ

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Parochlal Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
statement of financial activities
For the year ended 31 Oe¢ember 2023
Unr85tricted Re5trictgd EndowmÈnt
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2023
TOTAL
2022
Note
Income and endowments from..
Donations snd legaaes
2181
154.031
21.(￿1
175.032
199.652
Other trading activities
21bl
110
Investments
21cl
3,949
1,110
5,059
1,923
Charitable activitie5
21dl
41,056
41,056
35,682
Total Income and endowments
199.038
21,001
1,110
221,147
237.367
Exponditure on-
Charitable Activities
Grant$ made in furtherance of PCC'S objectives
31al
15,830
4,767
1,350
21,947
22.078
Activities dify¢tly rela￿"n9 to work ol the Church
31bl
213,041
19,251
232,292
224,086
Total expenditure
228.871
24,018
1,350
254.239
246.164
Galn5 on Invostmont 0$$gts'.
on revaluation
5(bl
1.777
1,777
13,9971
Not galnsllos8osl on investmgnts
1.777
1,777
13,9971
Ngl In¢omellexpendltur81
13
129,8351
13,0171
1,537
131,3151
112,7941
Total funds brought fowrd
Transfer of lunds in the year
161,503
4,183
18,232
42,806
14,1831
222,541
235,335
Total fund8 cgrri8d forward
136,861
15,215
40.160
191.226
222,541
The note5 on pages 14 to 23 lomi part of th8se financial ststernents

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Parochial Church Councll of Chr18t Church, Sovthport
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restri¢led Endowment
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2023
TOTAL
2022
Noto
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible
qal
648
3,995
4,643
6,396
Inveslment
51ty1
32,840
32,840
34.523
648
3,995
32.840
37.483
40.919
CURRENT ASSETS
Debters
29.206
2.895
32.101
33.397
Cash at bank and in hand
110,864
8,577
8,345
127,786
154.￿3
140,070
11,472
159,887
188,380
LIABILITIES
Creditors.. amounts falling due
Ihin one y8ar
14.8671
12521
11,0251
18,1441
16,7381
NET CURRENT ASSETS
135,203
11,220
7,320
153,743
181622
TOTAL NET ASSETS
135,851
15,215
40,160
191.226
222.541
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restr￿ted
Endowment
fjo
135.851
135,851
15,215
40.160
161,503
18,232
42,806
15,215
12
40.160
135.851
15,215
40,160
191,226
222,541
Approved by the Parochial Churth Council on 19th March 2024 and signed on it5 behalf by".
p<
Rev Ben Dyer
VicarlChaim8n
Mr John S&xlon
PCC Treasurer
The notes on pages 14 10 23 fom) part of these finandal 8tstsm8nts

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Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Ac¢ounllng Regulations 2006
together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP FRS102.
The financial statements have been prepared under thè hislorioal ¢ost convention except for the valuation of
investment assets. which are shown al market value.
The financial slalemen15 in¢lud& 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 affiliation to another body, nor those
that are informal gatherings of church members.
1.1 Fund8
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which musl be maintained.. only income arising from inve$lmenl of
thè endowment may be used eithar as r8stricted or unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which
the endowment was established.
Restiicled funds represent donallons or grants re￿iVed for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific
object. These funds may only be expended on the specifi¢ object for which they were given. Any balance
remaining unspent at the end of the year musl be carried forward as a balance on th81 fund.
Unre51ricled funds ￿present thè general funds of the PCC that are not subject to any reslriclions regarding
their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular
purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
1.2 Incoming resourcos
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when re¢eived.
Income tax recoverable on Gift Aided donations is recognised when the incoming resource lo which they
relate 1$ re¢eived.
Grants and legacies lo the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified ol ils lègal entitlement, the
amount due is quanliliable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain.
Other income- rental income from the lelllng of church premises is recognised when the income is due.
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for
as they accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is re¢ogni8ed in the same 8c¢ounling year.
Gains and losses on investments- realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are Unrealised
gains or1088es 8re accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.
1.3 Resources expended
Grants and don8tions are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded, if that award creates a
binding obligation on the PCC.
The Diocesan Share is accounted for when due.
All other expenditure is genèrally recognised when il is incurred and is accounted for gross.

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Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to the financlal statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
1.4 Flxed A83et
1.4.1 Consecrated land and bulldlngs and movable church fumlshlngs
Consecrated land and beneficed property of any kind is excluded frorn the accounts by s1012llclof the
Charities Act 2011
Movable church furn1shings held by the Vicai and Churchwardens on special trusl for the PCC,
and whieh require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated.
They are listed in th8 Church's Inventory which can be inspected al any reasonable lime.
1.4.2 Other land and buildings
Al ts Meelillg on 22nd January 2013 the PCC agreed lo take out of Fixad ksots th& value at cost
of the original hall cotnplex and the hall extension1£150,0001. Since the redeveloprngnl ol the Church
in 1995 the Hall Complex is an inlegi81 part ol the Church building and therefore is not deemed to
be an asset which the PCC could dispose of. The property 15 considered to be excluded from the
ounls by virtue tsf Section 1012llcl of the Charities Act 2011.
1.4.3 Other flxtures & fittlng8, offl¢¥ equlpment and Plano
Equipm6nt and fixture and fittings used within the church ¢ompl8x are written down to estimaled
residual value by d8prea8tion on a straighlline basis over the number ye8rs sel out below..
Years
10
Catering equiprnenl
Printers
Video camera. TV, compulers elc.
Piano
10
IndivKlual items of equiprnenl with a purchase cost of £750 or less are writlen off when the 88set Is acquired.
1.5 Invèstmants
Inveslrnenls are valued al rnarkot value at 31 DeTrmber.
1.6 Reserves
The PCC is encouraged to hold reserves to meet regular anlicipaled exponses for three months unrestricted
expenditure which would arnounl to £57.218.
At present the unrestricted nel cuienl ass@ts Stand at £135,203.This is more than enough lo
cover our usual three months unresliicled expenditure.
1.7 Risk Management
The PCC considers the following risks may affect the conllnulng ministry ol the church..
> Operation81 related to the church buikyings.
> Slalulory and legal relatlng to Protection for All, Health and Safety. and Gharttles Act governance.
> Fir¢an¢ial relating lo iedudions in Income or excessive expenditure.
> Reputation from adver89 publicilv.
Steps are in pla￿ to minimise these risks by specifie volunteers monitoring the buildings and the s18lulory
iesponsibilities. The PCC prepares an annual budget 8nd monitors And reviews the financial performance 88
well a5 Operational and statutory matters at its regular meetings.
1.8 Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC al 31 December in ie5pect of fee5, rent or other income are shown as
debtor5 less any provision for amounls that may prove unoollectible.

Pagè 16
Parochlal Church Councll of Chrlst Church, Southport
Notes to the financial statements
For the year end8d 31 December 2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
Unreslrlct?d
Fund5
Rg8trltted
Funds
Endowmant
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
21al DonAtlons and legacles
Planned giving..
Gift Aided donations
Tax recoverable
Other
Collections (bose cashl
Gift Aid Small Donations Stheme
Donations. appeals elc
Grant
94,014
23.824
13.008
11.84e
1,562
8.244
1,533
10,529
2,632
840
104,543
26,456
13,848
11,846
1.562
11,244
5,533
109,269
27,340
16,642
10.929
2,000
23,222
10,250
3.000
4,000
154,031
21,001
175,032
199.652
21bl Othertradlng actlvities
Fund raising
110
110
21cl Investments
Investment income
Bank interest
100
3,849
959
151
1,059
4,000
1,816
107
3,949
1,110
5.059
1,923
21dl Charltable Activities
Letting ineome from premises
Wedding and Funeral Fees
Printing etc
Events and catering
Tuesday at Two
CCS Minislformerly Family Dayl
Mid Week Music
Discretionary
Mis￿11￿ne0Us
15.230
518
171
3,993
14,069
15.230
518
171
3,993
14.069
11.723
1.930
158
4,069
11.497
6,e83
6,863
5.030
750
525
212
212
41,056
41,056
35,682
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
199,036
1,110
221,147
237,367

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Parochial Church Councll of Chrlst Church. Southport
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrestrlcted
Fund8
R8Strlctsd
Funds
Endowment
Funds
TOTAL
2023
TOTAL
2022
Charltable Actlvltles
31al Missionary and charilable gnfing..
Overse3S
A Rorha
CMS
Latin Link
Bolivia(Angel Tree Prqectl
Lynn Treneary
Christ the King Nursery Schoolmar￿1
Colin and Roni Jackson
Julie Noble
SA Bfeedl
TEAR Fund IUkraln8 app8all
SarDaritsn5 Pur5È
Horne Mi5510ll5
Evangel￿al Allignce
Schools Worker Trust
S¢h¢ols Worker
Compassion AGt51L￿ht for Lile
Salvation Army
Cancer UK
L8n¢aster Univ8rsily CU
2,750
1,025
2.750
2,750
2,375
2,750
1,428
200
500
500
1,050
4.250
2,750
2,750
2,750
875
600
200
600
600
3,350
3,423
1,350
1.428
200
500
500
250
1.tM)O
3,250
85
220
2,750
500
220
2,750
500
1,767
320
220
2,780
600
500
1,767
320
80
500
500
21.947
22,078

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Parochlal Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to the financial statements
Forthe year ended 31 December 2022
RESOURGES EXPENDED
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
TOTAL
2023
TOTAL
2022
31bl Ministy..
Diocesan Pari8h Share
Clergy expenses
Cleigy housing
Youth Woikei Costs
87.498
83
4.217
44
87,498
83
4.217
18,027
84.427
2.399
16,961
10,382
17,983
Propety ¢081$'
Church and halls
Electric, gas and water
Insuranc8
Repairs renewals and cleaning
Hall Roof
Dep￿￿atIon church ￿u1pM￿nt
17,911
5,156
7,401
33,800
753
17,911
5,156
7,401
33,800
1,753
10,561
4,687
37,994
1,000
7.760
Upkeep of semtss
Communion wine, glassas, palm trosses,
music sofbw8re
214
214
336
Equipment
Small Items of furniture and equipment
1,280
1,280
442
Books, Teaching rnateriaI5,Resou￿S
1,387
1,387
1,898
Other a¢tivitie8
Events and Catering
First Aid training
Mid Week Music
Tuesday at Two costs
Youth activiti8S Costs
Discretionary
Sundries
3,766
268
4,034
3.093
267
2,171
7,926
1.379
250
1.784
2,704
8,9
1,673
2,704
8,996
1,673
2,181
2,181
Support C051s
S81arie5 and Wages
Printi￿, Slalionery, p05t8rs. advertising et¢
Post8ge and telephor￿S
Web$ilelSo¢ial Media
Church Suite
Bank Charges
Appointment of New Vicar
25,136
1,876
1.714
338
726
520
1,900
25,136
1,878
1.714
338
726
520
1,900
22,860
1,483
1,622
726
521
Govem8nce
Adminislralion
Independent Examination
520
1,230
520
1,230
520
1.152
Generation of voluntary income
C05t of appeals etc
17
17
79
213,041
19.251
232,292
224.086
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
228,871
24.018
1.350
254.239
246,164

Pag8 19
Parochlal Church Council of Christ ChU￿h, Southport
Notes to the financial statements
For th8 y￿r enrtgd 31 Dgc•rnber 2023
STAFF eosTS
Unre$lrlcted Restrlcled
Fund5
Fund
2023
2022
41al Wage5 and Salarie$
National Insurarte C08ts
Pwtsions
25.760
17.459
43,219
33,405
747
524
17.983
1,277
44,490
982
34.387
In 2023 tha PCC 8mrloyed a Buildings ManagerlQffice Adminislrator¥tho did rK)learn £60.000 ormortr.
The PCC a￿0 pald fora deanw io assist the euildings Manager for an houra week
The PCC alsoemp1oyed a full lime YoulWChikJrens Worker. H￿orI0110￿ng a perio(S of gckness in 2021122 SF* is no
W￿l￿g 25 hours perweek.
Al the end ollheyearlhe emVoye85 equated to 1.7 full limtrequnplenl.
Within ￿res1￿Gted staff is a fiyure of £871 In respect of the deaning assis￿1. Theexpendilur• is
showrt under repalrs cleaning see note 3lbl to the accounts.
41bl PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS
m￿ Lovegrove is a PCC membtsr8fKJ is erfpIoy￿ as a cafe managerby Café 1821 Ltd.
Mrs E Lacey 18 8 PCC member and $150 a¢is as 8 Trustee of the SoulhpDrt and Arta Schools Wort<8rTrusl.
Mrs H Tabemer is employed a5 3 schodswotkerby Sculhport A￿a Sthods Wolker Trust
Theydo not receive any personal benefit.
41GI Café 1821 Ltd
Ttrtre is 8 8 fom￿1 agreement beiween the PCC and Cafè 1821 Ltd.
Th2 Caf8 are required lo conlribule £5.000 perye¥r10gelher vAlh Ihrei share of ublity costs.
Tkis Is showm wilhin lelling income from s￿niseS see note 2{dl 1£8,9001
The Cafe operates io further ihe Charitable Objè￿1ve$ and missioD of the Church.
Mr Maik Hague. Mrs EIIz8beih Latry and MrJohn SexLon ar8 PCC membars and o)MlnLP as Dlrtttc(s ofcafé 1821 Lid.
They do not re￿ve any rer￿￿¥2tiOn orfinanc4al banafil for￿￿ Direc￿$.
41¢ OTHER PAYMENTS TO RELATED PARTIES
Therewere no olher disclosa￿e transaction5 ¥irylh PCC membats, ￿r¥onS ¢108dy connecied wilh them oroth¥ rd*ed
partE5.

P8w20
Parochi81 Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Nol&s to the financial $tst¢m0nts
Forthe year•nd¢d 310o¢$mbtrr2023
FIXEIJ ASSETS
church
E4ulpmènt
UnfeStrfcted
¢trur¢
E4ulpmtnt
RoStri¢t•d
Tot•1
Loxd &
6181 T•nglbl8 Ilxedos$•ts
GROSS BOOK VALUE
At 1 J8nuaty 2023
Di$poEa18 In ye8r
Addilions aieosi
88.228
11,245
99,473
Al 31 Oecernber2023
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 J8nvary 2023
Charge fcrfih8ye8r
Depie¢*b"on on dlspos8ls
Al 31 Dettmber 2023
88,827
753
8.250
1.0
93.077
1.753
87 580
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 December 2023
648
Al 31 Decèmber2022
4.995
6.395
Flee￿k1 land and buildings
The value ollhe otvJiTral hall Gomtlex and ￿en8Km ha3 been taken ol FixedA3sets
See tK)te 1.4.2
51bl Investments-lall endowrnentfundsl
2023
2022
HlstorlcBI
cost
Market
value
H15torkal
Cr*St
Market
VA1ue
1340 shares In CBF Inveslmenl fund
1428 sha￿9 In CBF Flxed IDt¥esl Se¢urrties Fund
CBF Depo￿1 Fund
14.022
2.306
4.886
29.382
2.OS2
4.886
36.3
14,022
2,306
4,886
21 214
27,679
1,956
4,8BS
Inueaseln Markelvalue
1,777
H55torlcal
cost
Market
val￿•
1340 shales In CBF knvesknenifund
1428 shales In CBF Flxed Interest Securits&s Fund
CBF Dep0511 Fund
14.022
2.306
4.886
21.214
29.362
2.052
4.886
36.300
Less hiveslrnents wld
1.425
3.4Prtl
Inveslmenisas 3131.12.23
32 840

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Parochial Church Council of Chrlst Church, Southport
Notes to the flnanclal statements
Fortho year endgd 31 Docombor 2023
CHURCH INSURANCE VALUATION
The last QuinquennK41 in5peGlion was undertaken in May2022.
The Church buildingsaTrd contents are insured wilh the ECdesH5t￿a1 ln5uranceoff￿eW1thIn a Ios5
limitof £9,980,000.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Vnrestrfcled
Rè5rrtcted
Funds
Endowment
Funrt5
2023
2022
Total
Fixed 3sselS forchurch use
Invèstmtntfixed assds
Cuirent Assets
Cuireni Liabwilies.. Amounts fallino due in one year
648
3.995
4.643
32.840
159.887
6.396
34.523
188.360
16,7381
32.840
8,345
11,0251
140,070
14,8671
11.472
Fund balanco
135.851
15,215
40.160
191.226
222.541
DEBTORS
Unrgslrf¢to#
Fund
R95tr1Etgd
FvDd$
Bnd¢)win•nt
Fund
2023
Total
2022
Total
Income T8x recoverab
Prepaym8nls and Ac(XL*f5 IntÉre$l
Olher tbbtors
25,602
2,284
1.320
2,895
28,497
2,284
1,320
30,399
2,008
29.2Q6
2,895
32.101
33.397
LIABILIYIES.. AMOUNTS FALLI>JG DUE WlfHIM I YEAR
Endowmwnt
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Totsl
Funds
Funds
Accruals and Deferred Incon
14.86n
16,7381
4,86
252
1,025
6,144
6,738

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Parochlal Church Coun¢ll of Chrlst ChU￿h, SoLEthport
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 DeGember 2023
10 UNRESTRICTED. DESIGNATED FUNDS
The Closing balance Of ￿n￿strICted Funds Compr￿ed Ihe follo￿ng..
2023
2022
General Fund
Mlnistry Fund
Community and Overseas Missii)n
Legacy Fund
Fabric Reserv
115,848
9,672
6,148
111,383
7,547
8.648
35,925
4,183
135,851
11 RESTRICTED FUNDS
2023
2022
The c105ing balano ol Restricted Funds ¢omprised the following..
Youth Ministry Fund
Support for Mission
OonalionslEquipment
10.720
10.701
1,768
5.763
18.232
4,495
15.215
Indudes Support for Angel Trae Project In Bolfvla.
12 ENDOWMENT FUNDS
The closing balanc* of the Endowment Funds comprised
the followng..
FE Jones MissionaryAccount
Mary Woodcock Trust
Thomas Henry Cross Trust
Linen I Sunday S¢hwl Trust- Fabri¢
Churchyard Trust
2023
2022
40.100
37,517
1,3
499
2,788
696
42.806
40,160
The Frances Emily Jon85 Missionary Fund was established under a deed dated 27 October 1958 . The income is lo be used
for the purposg of Evangel￿81 misskins.
PCC 21st November 2023 Mlnute 3016
The Mary Woodcock Trust wa5 established by a lega¢y of£1,000 on 25 May 1943. The income to be paid to the Church
Missionary Soci8ty for work ov8rseas.
Tho PCC agreed lo close the Mary Woodcock EThJowmenl fund. The asse15 will be transferred lo the Church Missionary Society
PCC 21st November 2023 Minute 3016 and PCC 16th January 2024 Minute 3029
The Linen and Sunday School Trusts and the Thomas H8nry Cross Trust incom8 15 to be used for upkeep of the church fabriG
The Churchyard Tru$t was established with a fwed Capital of £500. The Incorr￿ to b& used for the upkeep of the Church
grounds.

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Parochial Church Council of Chri8t Church, Southport
Notss to tho linancial statements
Forthoyo8r oDdgd 31 Dè¢eTnber 2023
13
FUND DETAILS
The actNilies indLwJed ￿ eath ofthe Fundsand the Sur￿usI(def￿t1[orthÈye2[ a￿ as foikn¥s.'
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2022
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General account
Commwityand Ovtr8eas Mi%8KJn
Loaty Fund
4.485
{5001
133.8001
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Youth Ministry
Mi4slon Gi￿n9
EqulpmenVDonaltor
8,32S
1.267
646
Endowmont
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Thomas Hènry Cross Trust
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2,643
11,3081
1fj7
28
Total
31.31$
12.794