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Christ
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
& ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31st December 2024
Charity Registration Number1129342
www.christchurchsouthport.org.uk

CHRIST CHURCH, SOUTHPORT
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Pag8
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
ACTIVITIES, PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
YOUNG PEOPLE
MISSION IN THEUKANDAROUNDTHEWORLO
ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL REVIEW
LOOKING FORWARD
10
INDEPENDENTFAAMINER'S REPORT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
12
BALANCE SHEET ATJ DECEMBER 2024
13
NOTESTOTHEACCOUNTS
14-23

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTHPORT
ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31st December 2024
Le
al and Administrative Information
Name..
Address..
Christ Church
Lord Stree( Southport, Merseyside PR8 IAA
Status..
Chrlst Church registered charity number.'112g342
Officers..
M@mb8rs 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 ofthe PCC..
Vicar..
Rev, Ben Dyer
Self-sust8ining minister..
Rev. Rob Milton
Ex-officio
Churchwardens..
Mr8 Katy Porter
Mrs Lisa Rowe
Deanery Synod Representatives..
Mr David Griffiths
Mrs Margaret King
Mr Keran Lewis
Mr John Sexton.
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
PCC Secretary
Treasurer
Elected Members..
Mrs Pauline Atherton (retired March 20251
Mr Phil Dav
Mrs Jo Greenfleld
Mr Sam Greenfield
Mr Mark Hague.
Mrsjennie High8m
Mrs Elizabeth Lacey"
Mr Andrew Lang Iretired May 20241
Mrs Rachel Rawcliffe
Mr Chris Stephen (retired March 20251
Mrs Hettie Taberner
MrJimTate
Ex-officio..
On the PCC because of their position.
'Trustees of Café181 Ltd
Professional Advisers..
Bankers..
Independent Examiners..
Solicitors..
Architects..
HSBC PLC, 331 Lord Street, Southport
OJ Grills Esq FCA, J A Fell & Co, 40 Hoghton Street, Southport PRg opo
Hill Dickinson, I St Paul's Square. Liverpool L3 9sJ
D8vld Chapm8n, NJSR Chartered Architects, 57-59 Hoghlon Stre8L Southport
D8V-to-day management control ofthe Church is exercised by the Clergy and Wardens contactable via the church
office.. 01704 531756. or the Church email.. office@christchurchsouthporl.org.uk

Structure Mana
ement and Governance
Christ Church Southport PCC is a body corporate and operates under the Parochial Church Councils IPower81
Measure1956 and the Church Representation Rules. giving due regard to Church of England policies. The PCC is a
registered charity.. Number1129342.
Related trusts.. Vivesco Café (renamed Café1821 Ltd in December 20191 operates as 8 Charitable Company Limited
by Guarantee INLJmber108g1821 with its own trustees and management group, who may be PCC members but not
necessarily are.
Christ Church's PCC h8S the responsibility of co-operating with the Clergy, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish,
the whole mission ofthe Church, p88toral, evanoelislic, social and ecumenical. It has maintenance responsibilities
for the church buildings complex on Lord StreeL SouthporL and is responsible for financial matters.
The general functions ofthe PCC are st8ted within section two ofthe Parochial Church Councils IPowersl Measure
Ig56. When planning its activities for the year, the PCC gave consideration to th8 Charity Commission's guidance
on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance to charities concerned with advancement of religion.
The PCC is the body within Christ Church where policy, decision-making end accountabilities are determined,
Durlng 2024 there were six PCC meetings and one extra-ordinary PCC meeting.
The Standing Committee meets before the PCC meeting and considers and recommends 8etions 8nd policy
proposals, and consists of the clergy licensed to Christ Church, wardens, treasurer, PCC Secretary and Iwo lay
representstives from the PCC.
When the need arises, small groups/sub-committees m8y be formed to discuss a particular issue relating to
church life and reportto the PCC.
Statement of PCC'S Res
onsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the PCC, as trustees of the Church, to prepare financial
statements for each finencial yeai which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the
period 8nd of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are
required to.,
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistentlv.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable accounting standards and ststements of recommended practice have been followed,
subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements eomply 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 considers all the risks which face the church and has identified and addressed the following critical areas..
HE4LTH AND SAFETY
As a busy church, the PCC tskes serlously the importance of safety for all who come onto the premises.
The PCC statement of general policy is to..
Provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from ourwork/church actlvities.
Provide and maintain a safe environment and equipment.
Ensure safe handling and use of substances.
Provide inft>rmation, instruction and supervision for employeeslvolunteers and when necessary, any of
the above mentioned.
Ensure all employees/volunteers are competent to do thelr tasks and to glve them adequate training
where appropriate.
Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill-health.
Maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
Review and revise this policy as required at regular Intervals.
Safety and risk management is a shared responsibility and the PCC and Wardens are grateful to all who help by
being vigilant and reporting potential danger&
First Aid.. First aid kits are easily accessible and 8 defibrillator 18 on-site along the main corridor. Matthew Hyde is a
trained first-aider.
Equipment.. Annual, monthly andlor weekly checks are made to smoke al8Yms, emergency lighting, fire
extinguishers, fire call points, the heating system and boiler with all checks being recorded. All electrical appliances
8re PATtested regularly and the fire alarm system is checked regularly.The lightning conductorwas18St inspected
in July 2022 in accoidance with regulations and is due again in 2025.
Flre.. An annual fire evacuation practice will be completed in 2025. The fire risk assessmentis updated on an annual
basis.
Food Hygiene.. Kitchen st8ff and volunteers are frequently updat8d regarding food hygiene and regularly altend
courses,
S8fety procedures.. The Church's Health 8nd S8fety Policy ensures that the PCC meets the duly placed on it under
Section 2131 of the Health and Safety at Work Act Ig74 and is based on the Ecclesiastical Insurance's Health and
Safety Policy template. It is reviewed annually.
SAFEGUARDING OFCHILDREN AND VULNERABLEADULTS
The Church Of England Safeguarding policies were adopted by the PCC in 2024,
Emily Geering, Nicola Millington and David King stepped down from their roles in safeguarding and were replaced
by Jo Greenfield as Parish Safeguarding Officer, Stella Milton remains as Safer Recruiting Officer.
All me88ures are in place that meet the requirements of the Liverpool Diocese.
DATA PROTECTION
Christ Church complies with the General Data Protection Regulation IGDPRI and treats person81 information
responsibly. The Christ Church Data Protection Privacy Notice can be found on the homepage of our website.
We continue to use Churchsuite as a safe and secure way of handling the data of church members.
FINANCIAL RISK
The Treasurer gives up-to-date information on the church fin8nces to the PCC on a bi-monthly basis. Reserves are
deposited with the Central Board of Finance. All major assets are insured arKI levels reviewed annually and
approved bythe PCC. The PCC and Treasurer. supported bythe administration staff, continue to review procedures
to improve inlernal controls.

Objectives
Our vlslon
Glvlng everyonè In Southport multlplg opportunltles to encounter Jasus
Our values
J8su8 followlng
In the hlghs and the lows. we are commlttedto
followlng Jesus wherever h8 may take us.
Our targ8t8 (by Dec 2028)
1000 in social spaces
Relatlonal
We wantto know others end be known by others.
200 connected young people
Klnd
100 first-time Alpha explorers
In a cold world we always choose klndne88.
Creatlve
We choose to see the beauty around us. We
choose to be 8 part of creatlng beauty around us,
20 (res&tl small groups
I neiNworshipping communlty
Courageous
We are not afr8ld oftrugting God and taklng rlsk8.
We are only truly 8fr8Sd of gettlng too comfortable.
Our strategy
Betriending Introducing Growing
Cynic Skeptic Spectator Seeker Believer Disciple
Social
Spaces
Worshipplng
Communities
Alpha
Small
Groups
Bea
Missionary
Growing
Leaders

Activities Performance and Achievements
Clergy,. Rev. Ben Dyer became vicar of Christ Church in October 2023 and continued in this role during 2024. He is
supported by Rev. Rob Milton ISSM licensed to Christ Church) and Rev. Frank Hinds (licensed to Liverpool
Cathedral),
Physical services- Throughoul2024, there were r8gularly2 morning services on Suriday mornings, at 9.15am and
11am, with occasional joint10.308m services.
Café Church- Cafe Church continued on a weekly basis until Augu8t2024, which ran alongside the Sunday church
services within the café area.
Online resources- Through the year online resourceswere provided.which included the livestreaming ofthellam
Sunday services.
We are grateful to those who helped facilitate and support all these services in 2024, including wardens and deputy
wardens who maintained the safety of people in the building, also the welcomers, communion administrators,
bible readers and the PA and audlo/vlsu8lltechnical teams.
Attendances 2024
g.158m service average attendance.. 50
11am service average attendance.. go
Special Services..
Easter Sunday attendance'.182
Carol Service attendance.'170
During the year 2024 there were no marriages, 4 funeral services, 3 baptisms end 2 adult reaffirmations of
baptismal vows at Christ Church. Throughoutthe ye8r there were different special services,. a Holocaust Memori81
serviceand aTimeTo Remember servic&
Christm88 Time.. Atchristmas time there was8 SASWT Christmasservice, a Carol seNice, a Christmas Eve service
and a Christmas Oay all-age service.
El&ctor81 Roll.. In 2024 the number on the Electoral Roll was158,
Giving end Fln8nce.' The church f8mily at Christ Church continued to glve generously Sn 2024, raising its giving
across both unrestricted 8nd restricted Imainly Youthworkl funds by11.1% to g94,521 including Gift Aid and Small
Donations scheme tax refunds. Total expenditure fell by15.4% to £220,222. This was due to continuing tight control
of expenditure, and the fact thatwe did not have any major building projects in the year. We ended 2024 in surplus
Iforthe firsttime since 20211, were able to payour Parish Share to the Diocese Sn full,1£87,44gi, and continue to give
IO% of our unrestricted giving to mission outside Ihe church.
During 2024, after some movements between funds, unrestricted funds rose by £14,261. The18rgest component of
this, the General Fund, through which all day-to-day expenditure is managed, grew by £3,909. The Youth Fund
Irestrictedl grew by Q5,436 thanks to generous giving, but this can be expected to deplete r8pidly if and when our
planned new Families and Children s worker and half-time Youth Worker are appointed.
Sm811 Groups & Missional Communlties..
These groups continued lo play en imporiant part in the life and ministry of Christ Church. Small Groups meet in
the church bLJilding or in people's homes, for bible study and fellowship. In 2024 there were12 Small Groups.
Pray8r. Monday Evening Prayer times are held 8t7pm every Monday. A new Prayer Corner was introduced in 2024
within the worship area,

P8Stor81 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 leam meel regularly and try to make sure people feel part of the
church and follow up those who we haven't seen in a while. Each of the team members have undertaken
Safeguarding tr8ining.
Regular Groups: Our regular groups of Tuesday at Two, Midweek Music and Bereavement Support continued
successfully in serving the community throughout2024.
Alpha.. In 2024there were two Alpha Courses held,
Cafe1821'. The café is an important aspect of the ministry at Christ Church and as well as serving food and drink
provides an easy way in to finding out more about Christ Church and Christianity. It Continues its ministry with staff
and volunteers. The cafe is a separate legal entlty from the church.
Winter W8rmers 8nd Summer Mondays.. In 20Y2the Winterwarmer initiative began, where the cafe becomes a
warm space whilst offering free food and drink to anyone who comes in. This continued in 2024 throughout the
summer and into the winter months, and proves successful within the local community.
Wider Church Community.. Christ Church has four PCC members who attend the Deanery Synod. Clergy attend
the monthly Chapter meeting which is a discussion and support group and the Mini*ers' fraternal which h88
members from all denominations.
Youn
Peo
lo
2024 saw growth in the number of young people connected to Christ Church. Kids church13-111 averaged 15-20
children on a Sunday while Sundayyouth111-161 numbers ranged from4-IOyoung people. Overthe year they looked
at a range of topics. all while havlng fun 8nd lin some cases) getting messy.
Friday youth continued over 2024 and averaged 30 Dl-18sl every Friday during term time. Manyof these youth have
never had contact wth church before and it has been 8 joy to get to know them and provide a space where they
can have fun. form fyiendships and be safe.
During this y8ar our children's and youth worker IEmilyl stepped down and 8 special thank you to B, Tabz and Jo for
all the work you have put into growing the work with young people in the absence of staff members during the
second half of 2024. Thank you also to all the volunteers who help on a Sunday or a Friday night.
Mission Partnershi
s in the UK and around the World
We prayerfully and financially supportthe following individuals working to make a difference in God's world..
Julie Noble with L8tin Link in Oruro. Bollvla - Thls includes prlson minlstry through the Angel Tree Centre
programme, supporting prisoners, children and families, and the Restoring Hope programme working in
Discipleship and Restorative Justice. Julie also serves on the PRADOS (drug and alcohol rehabilitation centrel
board. Julie worshipped with us at CCS during her home leave this ye8r.
Colin Jackson with Aroch8 in Keny8 at the Mwamba Field Study Centre- As Founder & Director / Science and
Conservation Director, Colin provides vision and direction for the overall conservation work of A Rocha in Kenya,
leading the team in its various projects 8nd research. This elso includes education projects to enable local
children to continue wlth Secondary School Education and heltHng local families to improve their standard of
living through Farming God's Way.
Sareh IAnn8-Llsel Berlyth based In South Africa as a full-time volunteer with Youth With A Mission since Igg7.
Originally our Café manager, Sarah has developed a StOP MOTION FILM using the S8ndBoxBible figures which
can be used to walk through the Bible verse by verse in an audio-visual manner in conjunction with Wycliffe 8ible

translators input to spre8d the Gospel around the world In dlfferent langu8ge& Sarah has written books io equip
evangelists and regularly goes on mission trips especially to Asia.
Tabz and Hettie Taberner with Southport and Area Schools Worker Tru8t ISAswn based locally serving
children, teenagers and their schoo18 for over two decades wilh an ever-growing vision to provide safe spaces to
explore the big issues of life and faith. SAS￿ partners with schools, youth clubs, churches and other
organisations to make a lasting difference in the lives of local young people- unleashing purpose, building
resilience, and bringing hope for the future. There is also an opportunity for u$ to practically support their work by
helping with presentations in schools.
Jack Lovegrove from CCS is being supported by our church as he undertakes a one-year Youth Worker training
course organised by New Wine in Sheffield. Jack grew up in CCS 8nd has been enthusiastic about encouraging
children and youno people on their faithjournev.
CCS opens its building to offer support to other organisations including hosting a monthly Community Market for
Compasslon Acts- whose goal is to address the root causes of poverty through a holistic and personalised
approach, striving to 811eviate its impact and create18Sting change.
WinterWarmers- During the winter months on a Monday, the Café w8s open and volunteers offered a warm
space with free refreshments to our community.
Administration
Church Staffr. During 2024 Matthew Hyde continued his role as administrator alongside his other duties on the
finance team and as Buildings Manager.
Emily Geering Stepped down from her role as Children's and Youth Worker.
Our'staff, is far wider than those who are employed by the church or who are in a leadership role. We rety on the
generous service of all those who serve voluntsrily, and indeed, we could not function without them.
A big thank you goes to all who use their gifts and talents at Christ Church in order to serveJ8SU&
Church Buildings and Fabric.. Matthew Hyde continued in his role as Buildings Manager, overseeSng the running
and maintenance of the building.
We are very grateful to Dave Giiffiths, who is part of oui Warden Team. He monitors the fabric of the building 8nd
because of this the building has been kept well-maintained with his due diligence.
Dave also takes responsibilityfor writing and updating the necessary risk assessments and Health & Safety policy
to ensure that all those who come into the building are kept safe.
Financial Review
With rising giving in 2024, and without the major works of 2022 Inew boilerl and 2023 Inew flat roof), and with like-
for-Sike expenditure rising by only l.l%, the overall accounts moved into surplus for the first time in three years.
Unrestricted funds, restricted funds, and endowment funds were all in surplus at year end. Surpluses go into
reserves which enable minislry development, or meeting unexpected costs lor falls in giving) in future years.
We are blessed at Christ Church with so many who give generously not only from their finances, but also of their
volunteered time as they serve in administration and safeguarding, clean and maintain our building, and many
different ministries. We thank all who faithfully give in so many ways The amount is less importantthan the heart.
2 Corinthians 9.. 6-7 says,
The point is this,. whoever sows sparingly will 8180 reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap
bounlifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a
cheerful giver. IESVI.

The PCC has approved the recruitment of a postto reach out to families and children, and half of a jointyouth post
with the Schools Worker Trust. Prayer is needed both that the right applicants can be found to fill these posts to
give more people multiple opportunities lo meet Jesus, and also that giving can be generated to sustain these
workers as they evangelise into a society and generations who know so little of Him. We will need to raise about
£30,000 annually if the Youth Fund is not to require subsidy from the main accounts.
The finances of the church have been simplified over the last eighteen months with fewer bank accounts, funds,
8nd a new accounting system which we hope will simplify preparing our annual accounts, The Treasurer is always
available to answer any questions about giving or what W8 spend your giving on.
Members may wish to consider making a legacy to Christ Church in their wills to bless a future generation. We
would also encourage more givers to switch ￿ paying through the national CofE 'Parish Giving Scheme" which
saves a lot of work in the office weekly and again at yeai end - flyers are on the table in Church.
Lookin
Forward
This year has been a difficult year for our town. The events of the summer shocked us all and this town was land
still isl grieving the loss of lives and innocence. The events of those d8ys ripple into the future and building bridges
is just as necessary now as it was in the aftermath of those tragic events. This church holds 8 unique role in
Southport of being in its centre and involved in various civic events. We have an opportLJnity and a responsibility to
shape the future of this town for the good of all and polnt tr> the lightthat dwells within the darkness.
In 2024 Christchurch spenttime listening to God and discerning where he wanted to take thischur¢h. This resulted
in our new vision that was launched in autumn, We feel called by God to give everyone in Soulhport multiple
OPFK>rtunities to encounter Jesus. This calling has begun to sh8pe church life but will continue to shape the
direction oftravel of Christ Church for many years to come.
Before the summer of 2024, we did a series at Christ Church based on John Ortberg's book°If you want to walk on
W8teryouve got to get out ofthe boat.. In thls series. we explored the need to be courageous and trust God. Change
is difficulL but to follow God, change will always be necessary and that is true for this church as it is for any other.
One of thejoys since l arrived at Christ Church is seeing more youno people connect with us. This year we intend
to employ new staff to help with this wonderful work. Pray that we find the right people.
In the aulumn we also spoke about our 5 values or characterisbcs that we pray will shape our future.. Jesus
following, relational, kind, creative, and courageous. My prayer is that these will be more than words on a wall, but
these qualities will go deep wlthin this community. Notjustso we can enjoy being in a community marked by these
traits. but so that our town can be changed by a community of people who are determined to b8 Jesus following,
ielational, kind, creative and courageous.
Signed on behalf of the PCC
(Revl Ben Dyer (Chairman)
p4
10

Inde
endent Examiner's Re
ort
Report to the Parochial Church Council IPCCI of Christ Church Southport on the accounts for the year ended 31Bt
December 2026. as set out on page$12 to 23 of your Annual Report.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The PCC is responsible forthe prep8ratlon of the 8ccountS and it considers that en audit is not required forthis year
under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under seotion145 of the Charities ACL
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
section14515llbl of the Charities Act), and
to state whether particular m8tters have come to my attention.
B8818 of independent Examinefs statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and 8 comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts
and seeking explanations from the PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide
all Ihe evidencethatwould be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whetherthe accounts
present a'true and fairf view and the reporl is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Ex8minerfs statement
In conneclon with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention..
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in Bny material aspect.. the requirements..
- to keep accountlng records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act, and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and complywith 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 prop8r understanding of the
accounts can b
reached.
Date.. lfr
IcyLg
OJ Grills Esq FCA
JAFell&Co
40 Houghton Street
Southport
PR9 opo

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Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Statement of financial activltles
For the yaar ended 31 t)eGember 2024
Unr8stfSGted Rgstrlcted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2024
TOTAL
2023
Note
Income and endtswments from..
Donations and leg&oes
21al
164,038
30,483
194.521
175.032
othertrading a¢tNiti&s
21bl
Investmen15
21cl
5.768
700
1,923
8,391
5,059
Charitable aclivi118S
21dl
48,550
48.550
41,056
Total in¢ome and endowments
218,356
31,183
251,462
221,147
Expondlture on-
Charitable A¢tivities
Grants rnade in furth8ranc8 of PCC'S obJ'ectwe5
31al
15,800
4,706
20.506
21,947
Activities dir8Ctly relating to work of the Church
31bl
182,145
11.671
193.816
232,292
Other costs
31el
5,900
5,900
Total expenditu
203,845
16,377
220,222
254,239
Galns on investmont assets:
on revaluation
51bl
1,777
Not gain$llossesl on invostments
1,777
N8t InCom￿lexpend1tllrO1
13
14,511
14.806
1,923
31.240
131.3151
Tot81 funds brought fO￿ard
Transfer of funds in tho year
135,851
12501
15,215
250
40,160
191.226
222.541
Totsl fund$ carried forward
150,112
42,083
222,466
191.226
The notes on pages 14 to 23 fom part of the88 financial statements

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Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted Éndowment
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2024
TOTAL
2023
Noi8
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible
5181
432
2,995
3,427
4,643
Investm8nl
gb)
31,815
31.815
32,840
432
31.815
35.242
37.483
URRENT ASSETS
D8blors
25,881
4,489
494
30,684
32,101
Cash at bank and in hand
128,310
22,787
9.774
160,871
127,786
153991
27.276
10.268
191.535
159,887
LIABILITIES
Credilor8'. amounts faHing due
within one year
14.3111
14.3111
16,1441
NET CURRENT ASSETS
149,680
27,276
10,268
187,224
153,743
TOTAL NET ASSETS
150,112
30.271
42,083
222.466
191.226
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted
Reslrl¢ted
Endowrnenl
10
150.112
150.112
30,271
42.083
135,851
15,215
40.160
30,271
12
42,083
150.112
30,271
42,083
222,466
191,226
The note5 on pages 14 10 23 forn part of these finanoal stslements
p<
Rev B8n Dy8r
Vi¢arlGhairman
Mi John Sexton
PCC Treasurer

Page 14
Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to the financial statements
For th8 yèar 6nd8d 31 December 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 20(
together with applicab16 accounting standards and the SORP FRSI02.
Thé financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except ft)r the valuation of
investment 8SS6ts, which are shown al market value.
The financial slalemenls include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which th& PCC is responsible in law.
They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation lo another body, nor those
that are infomial gatherings of church members.
1.1 Funds
Endowment fund8 are funds. the capital of which musl be m8inlalned.' only income arising from investment of
the endowment may be used either as restricted or unreslricled fund8 dependlng upon the purpose for which
the endowment was established.
Restricted funds represent donations or grants received for a specific object or Invited by the PCC for a specific
object. These funds may only be expended on the speeilic object for which they were given. Any balance
remaining unspent at the end of the year musl be carried forward as a balance on that fund.
Unreslricled funds represent the general funds of the PCC that are not Subje￿ to any restrictions regarding
thèir us6 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 resources
Planned giving, collections and donation5 are recogni$ed when received.
Income tax recoverabl& on Gift Aided donations is recognised when tha incoming resource lo which they
relate is received.
Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of ils legal enlillement, the
amount due18 quanlrfiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC Is reasonably certain.
Other income - rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when th8 income is due.
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest enlillemenls are a¢¢ounled for
as they aecrue. Tax recoverable on such income ig recognised in the same accouning year.
Gains and losses on investments - realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised
gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation ol investments al 31 December.
1.3 Rèsourcas expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, rf that award creates a
binding obligation on the PCC.
The Dio¢esan Share is accounted for when due.
All other expenditure 18 generally recognised when il is incurred and is 8eeounted for gross.

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Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church Southport
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 Dgcembgr 2024
1.4 Fixèd Assets
1.4.1 Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings
Consecrated land and beneliced property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s1012llclof the
Chaiilies Acl 2011
Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC,
and which require a faculty for disposal are accountèd for as inalienable property unless consecrated.
They are1I81ed In the Church's Inventory which can be inspe¢led 8t 8ny reasonabl& time.
1.4.2 Other land and buildings
Al Ils meeting on 22nd January 2013 the PCG agreed to tak¢ out of Fixed Assets the value al cost
of the original hall ¢omplex and the hall exlension1£150,0001. Since the redevelopment of the Church
in 1995 the Hall Complex is an integral part of the Church building and therefore is not deemed lo
be an asset which the PCC could dispose of. The property is considered to be excluded from the
accounts by virtue of Section 1012llcl of the Charities Act 2011.
Charitable Activities
1.4.3 Other fixtures & fi'ttings, office equipment and Piano
Equipment and fixture and fillings used within the church complex are written down to estim8led
residual value by depreciation on a slraightline basis over the number years sel out below..
Years
10
Cal&ring equipment
Piinlers
Video camera, TV, computers etc.
Piano
10
Individual items of equipment with a purchase cost of £750 or less are written off when thg assèt is acquired.
1.5 Investments
Investments valLJed at market value at 31 December.
1.e Reserves
The PCC ig encouraged to hold reserves lo meet regular 8nlicip8ted expenses for three months unreslricled
expenditure whi¢h would amount to £50.961.
At present the unreslricled nel curenl assets stand at £149.680.Thi5 is more than enough to
ver our usua1 three months unrestricted expenditu￿.
The PCC considers the following Tisks may affect the continuing ministry of the church..
> Operational related to the church buildings.
> Stslutory and legal relating to Protection for All, Health and Safely, and Charities Act governance.
> Financial relating lo reductions in income or excessive expenditure.
> Reputation from adverse publicity.
Steps are in place to minimise these risks by specifi¢ vdunteers monitoring the buildings and the slalulory
responsibilities. The PCC prepares an annual budget and monitors and rèvièws the financial performance as
well as operational and slalul(Yy mall&rs at its regular meetings.
1.8 Curront Assets
Amounts owing lo the PCC at 31 De￿mber in respect tsf fees, rent or other income are shown as
debtors less any provision for amounts that may prove uncolleclible.

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Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Note$ to the financial ststements
Forth8 year end8d 31 Dgcernber 2024
INGOMING RESOURCES
Restricted
Fund8
Endowmont
Funds
Total
2024
Totsl
2023
Fund$
21al DoNaliort$ and lega¢ies
Planned giving..
Gifl Aided donations
Tax iecoverable
Olher
Colle¢tions110088 ca8hl
GiftAkl Small Donations Schetnè
DonatlOll5, appeals et¢
Giant
Lega¢ies
102.778
25,800
13,260
13.345
2.428
6,417
10,754
2,688
840
113,532
28,488
14,100
13,345
2.438
19,818
3,DCQ
104.543
26.456
13.848
11.846
1,562
11,244
5,533
13,201
3.wo
1e4.038
30.483
194,521
175.032
21bl Other tratling a¢tivltle8
Fund raising
21¢) Investments
Inve81ment in(xrne
Bank intere51
1059
4000
5.768
700
1,923
8.391
5.768
1.923
8,391
5,059
21dl Ghaiitable A¢tivllle$
L811ing incom8 from pr8mi585
Wedding and Funeral Fees
Printing etc
Events anrs ealerir
Tuesday al Two
Children and Youth
Mid Week Musi¢
Discrètionary
Mi8cellaneou8
16,807
1,140
174
4.150
15.341
366
10,572
16,807
1,140
174
4,150
15.341
366
10.572
15,230
518
171
3.993
6,863
212
48.550
48,550
41,056
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
218,356
31,183
1.923
251,462
221,147

Poge 17
Parochial Church Councll of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to the financial statements
Forthe year ended 31 Decetnber 2024
RESOURCES EXPENDErJ
Unrestricted
Fund5
Re5triGted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
TOTAL
2024
TOTAL
2023
Charltabl8 Actlvltlos
31al Missionary and charitablÈ giving..
Oversea$".
A RoGha
CMS
Latin Link
8olivialAngel Tree Pr(48CtI
Lynn T￿neaty
Christ the King Nursery sGhoolMar￿4
Colin and Roni Jacks
Julie Noble
SA Breedt
TEAR Fund IUkNlne app&all
Red Cr055 (Ukrainel
Sarnaritans Purse
Home Missions
Evang81ical Alliance
SGhools Wotker Trust
Schools Wotkei
New Wine Apprent
Compassion ActslLighl for Lif8
Salvallon Army
LanGa5ter Universily CU
2.750
2.750
2,750
2,375
2,750
1,428
200
500
500
1,050
4.250
3,000
3,000
2.500
2.500
400
700
3,150
400
950
4,850
250
1,500
43
43
65
250
4,900
400
250
250
4,9
400
220
2,750
soo
413
1,767
320
soo
15,800
4,706
20,506
21.947

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Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to the financial statements
For the yaar ended 31 Dec9mber 2024
RESOLJRCES EXPENDED
Unre8trict8d
Funds
Restricte
Fund5
Endowment
Fund$
TOTAL
2024
TOTAL
2023
31bl Ministry..
Diocesan Parish Share
Clergy exwnses
Clergy housing
Youth Worker Cost$
87,499
1,329
5,393
87,499
1,329
5,393
10,671
87.498
4.217
18,027
10,671
Property COSts'.
Church and halls
Eledric, gas and wat8r
Insurance
Repairs renewals and cleaning
Hall Roof
Depreciation church equipment
18,510
5,981
6,898
18,510
5,981
6,898
17.911
5,156
7,401
33800
1,753
216
1,000
1,216
Upkeep of services
Communion wne, glasses, palm crosses,
295
295
214
Equipment
Small items of fumiture and equipment
437
437
1.280
Books, Teachlng malerials.R8sources
1,727
1,727
1.387
Other aelivities
Events and catering
First Aid training
Mld Vveek Music
Tuesday al Two costs
Youth activities costs
Sundrie5
3,619
422
4.478
9.809
826
2,058
3,619
422
4,478
9,809
826
2,058
4,034
2,704
8,996
1,673
2.181
Support Cost8
Salaries and Wages
Printing, Slalionery. general office expenses
Postage and telephones
Websitelsocial Media
Church Suit8
Bank Charges
Appointment of New Vicar
25,940
1,686
1,705
510
726
454
25.940
1.686
1,705
510
726
454
25.136
1,676
1,714
338
726
520
1,9tK>
Governance
Administistion
Independent Examination
550
1,060
550
1,(bO
520
1,230
Generation of voluntary income
Cost of appeaLq elc
17
17
17
182.145
11,671
193,816
232,292
31 ¢ l Other Costs
Ex Gratia Payments etc
5,900
5,900
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
203,845
16,377
220,222
254.239

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Parochial Church Coun¢il of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to the finan¢ial statements
Forthe year ended 31 De￿rn￿er 2024
STAFF COSTS
un￿trIcted Res¢ilGted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
41al W8p$ arKJ Salarias
National Insur8ntr Costs
Pensions
Ex Gralia payment y￿th Wother
26,699
10.361
37.060
43.219
770
5.900
311
1.081
5.900
44.041
1.271
44.490
In 2024 the PCC eM￿9Yed a Buildings ManagerlOtric8 Adminr61fatorwho did rK)t eam £60,0(M) ormora.
The PCC also fot a C￿an￿[to assist the Bu1￿￿￿$ Managerbran houra week
The PCC eM￿￿ye￿ a ful bme Youth and ChiSdrens Workerwho left ouremploytn8nl on 15th June 2024.
In additson io 5 week5 pay in lieu of noli¢e, included in Salarywdts see note 3lbl and 41¥l. stte
receN6d an 6xgRiia payr(Entof £5.LK)0 8nd was reimbuised legal c0515 of £9DO. See note5 31 cl arKJ 4lal
Atthe 8rKJ of the ywlh8 empbyees equ81ed to 1 tymeequivalenl.
Within Lnreslrtcled 918ff ¢o$l$ 1$ 8 figure of É1.D30 in r85P8rl of the cl8aning a6*8t2nl. The expandi￿ra Is
shown under repairs and clea￿l￿g. See note 3lbl 10 the *wunts.
41bl PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS
Mts Lovtgrove was a PCC marfd)8runlll April 2024 ano is 95 a cafe manager by Café 1821 Ltd.
Mrs E Lacey Is 8 PCC rnemberand also acts as a Trustee ol the Soulhport and Arta Schools WNker Tiusl.
Mrs H Tabernerwas efflploy8d aB a schodsytharby tha SoulW8nd Area Schods work￿ Trust until 31.1224.
Theydo rKrtreteiv8 any person81 benefll.
41cl Café 1821 Ltd
There is a a formal wÉtmeni batween the PCC 8nd Café fj821 Ltd.
The Café afe requlred toconlribule £6,000 peryear together￿1th thier sh￿e of utililycosts.
This Is shown Mlhill lelling income from premises see note 2ldl I£10,7171
The Cafe operatss lo fijtthw th8 Ch*taUe obiectlve$ and mis￿0n oflhe Church.
Mr H￿Ue. Mrs Elizabeth Lacey and MrJohn Se￿on are PCC m8mb¥s and ￿tinue 88 Directorsofcalé 1821 Ltd.
They do not receive any remuneration or fjn8noal bwefil lor beiw Dire￿Or9.
41dl OTHER PAYMENTS TO RELATED PARTIES
There were nooilw disclosa￿6trSrtsaCtIOnSwkn PCC membe￿, puwng do9dy¢￿￿ecIed wlh them or olherreloled
partks.

Paw 20
Parochlal Church Council of Christ ChurGh. 5outhport
Note5 to the financial statemènts
Forlhoy9ar9Ddgd 31 Dot•mb4r2Q24
FfAED ASSETS
Church
Equlpmfynt
Unrgslrfctgd
Chureh
Equlpmint
Total
Land &
51al TangNblg IIK8dass8ts
GROSS BOOKVALUE
Al 1 January 2024
DisposBb in ye81
Additiunsalto$i
AI 31 DKemb8r2024
88.228
11.245
99.473
88.228
99,473
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 Janu&ry2024
Charggforihèy9yr
87.58Q
216
7.250
1.000
94,830
DeweciAlton on d15wsa15
Al 31 December2024
NETgOtsKVALUE
A131 Oecernber2024
432
2.995
3.427
At31 December2023
3,995
4.643
land aDd buildings
Th•value ollh&oriuiMI hel wmplB¥4ndetsnsK)n hag beeniaken ￿l0f FIxedAs￿t6
See nth 1.4.2
bl In¥•61ments-lall qDd¢>y•TngD¢fundsl
Allhe¢nd vf2023 the M WoodcockTru$lFund. sp￿c￿ly5)rI￿e woikolCMS, w4$ ¢a¥hEdin andlhe ￿mies ￿￿10CMs
Allh•end 012023 Ihpshor8s8nd ¢BF D8PD$* Fund hèldln the F E J¢ne8fundwere SO￿ tho moDb51ianEfeii8d to abaThkaccountwlh IhèCCLA.
Thac0￿￿￿1yalu¢ remaln$ al £31,815HDdl$ sh(Mn as an investment Thè Wanceolthelund ￿1n￿reSt Èarnedwhk* be y$edfor0vangEhc￿ pvrplls&8.
Thetew85 no chanye y￿￿ed￿l￿ Ihe yfrai.

Pagp 21
Parochial Church Councll of Chrlst Church, Southport
Notes to the financial 5tatem&nts
For the yeaTended 31 Decembèr 2024
CHURCH INSURANCE VALUATION
The last QU￿qUe￿nyal inSp￿tiOn was underfaken in May 2022.
Tha Church bulldings 8nd contents *e insurod with tha Ecclèslasilcal Insurance OffKewilhin a105S
Ilmll of £9.980.000.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Ur*rèStrlct¢d
Funds
Restrlcled
Funds
En¢owrneTht
Funds
2024
rotsi
2023
Total
F￿ed assets forchurch use
Inveslmenl fixed assets
CurrenlA5sels
Current Liabilities.. Am￿nISfa11ty due In oney8ar
432
2,995
3,427
31.815
191.535
4.643
32,840
158,887
31.815
10.268
153.991
27,276
Fut)d balance
150.112
30.271
42,083
222,466
191.226
DEBTORS
Unr8*trkiid
Funds
Rggt¥l¢tsd
F￿ndS
EndOwmg￿t
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Totsi
IfLCOtne Tax reco¥erabl8
Prepayments and Accru8d Inleresl
Other D8bt((s
20,661
2.YJ9
2.781
25,681
4,489
25,1
2,733
2,781
30,664
28.497
2,284
1,320
32,101
494
494
LIABILITIES.. AMOUNTS FALLING PUE WITHIN I YEAR
V￿￿6￿￿1•d
Funds
Rg¥lrklgd
Fvnd$
Endowmènt
Fund*
2024
Total
2023
Totsl
Accru81s and DefÉrrÈd Inco
4.311
6,144

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Parochlal Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Not6s to the financial statements
For the year endod 31 De¢&mbor 2024
10 VNRESTRICTED. DESIGNAYED FUNDS
The cbslng balance of Unrestrlded Funds ¢omprised the folkn¥ving'.
2024
2023
General Fund
Ministry Fund
Cornmunily and Overseas Misslon
Fabric Reserve
119.757
10.122
7,001
13.232
150 112
115,848
9.672
6,148
4,183
11 RESTRICTED FUNDS
2024
2023
The Closing balan￿ of Restricted Fund8 comprised th& following..
Youth Ministry Fund
Support foi Mission
DonationslEquirm8nt
26.156
10.720
4.115
30,271
4,495
15,215
Includes suppoil for Angel Tree Prq8cl in Bolivia.
12 ENDOWMENTFUNDS
Th8 closing balance of the Endowment Funds compYl$ed
the folbwing..
FE Jones Missionary Account
2024
2023
42,083
42,083
40.160
40.160
The Fran¢es Emily Jones Missionary Fund was e81ablished under a deed dated 27 October 1958. The Income is lo be used
for the PUr￿se of Evangelical mi¥sions.

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Parochial Church Council of Christ Church, Southport
Notes to th& financial 8tatemeMIs
Forthe yearended 31 Decembgr 2024
13
FUND DETAILS
Th&acb¥iti?s ￿Cluded in ￿hDf FU￿￿tan&thè￿1prus Ildeficit) ￿￿the yèaf are asfollows..
2024
2023
SurplusllDoflclti
Unrestrl¢i4d
Gen6rsl accojni
Communityartd O¥er$88s ￿￿¥£40n
MinisiryA¢¢ouni
Fab￿ Reserve
Legacy Fund
13,783
250
450
48
4.465
I￿,800)
29,835
R•strl¢¢ed
Youlh Ministry
Mission Gwing
EqUi￿nUD0na￿o￿S
15.43e
-030
14.80e
1,26
3,01
Endowmfynt
F E Jwe$ mIs￿on8ry Fund
Mary w0￿cock Twsl
Thomas Henrycross Twsl
Li￿￿ Isundaysd￿I Twgi-Fab
Clui¢hyard TNsi
1.923
1643
11.306}
167
28
Total