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SEALE, PUTTENHAM & WANBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024

St. Laurence Church, Seale, GU10 1HZ The Good Shepherd Church, The Sands, GU10 1LJ St. John the Baptist Church, Puttenham, GU3 1AR St.

St. Bartholomew’s Church, Wanborough GU3 2JR

You are invited to the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (for the election of Wardens and for the election of Deanery Synod and PCC members) and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting to review the work of the PCC for the year ended 31[st] December 2024

To be held on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 6.30pm At The Church of the Good Shepherd, The Sands All documents required for the meeting can be found within this pack.

Correspondence address: The Rectory, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, Surrey GU10 1JA E-mail: rector@spw.org.uk Web Page:

Web Page: www.spw.org.uk

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CONTENTS

B. Minutes of the APCM meeting held on 22 May 2024 p 5 - 8 C. The Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year p 9 - 17 ended 31 December 2024

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A. AGENDA

For the APCM meeting to be held on 22 May 2025

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A.

Parish of Seale, Puttenham and Wanborough

Annual Meeting of Parishioners and Parochial Church Meeting At The Sands Church

Wednesday 22 May 2025 at 6.30 pm

AGENDA

1. Opening Prayers

2. Apologies for absence

Annual Meeting of Parishioners (All residents of Seale, Puttenham and Wanborough Ecclesiastical Parish whose names are entered on the Civil Electoral Roll, together with all members of the SPW Church Electoral Roll, are entitled to speak and vote at this meeting)

3. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners 2024 (May 22, 2024) & Matters Arising

4. Election of 6 Churchwardens for 2025 two for Seale and Sands, two for Puttenham, two for Wanborough (written nominations must be submitted to the Rector by Midnight May 21)

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (Only members of the SPW Church Electoral Roll may speak and vote at this meeting

5. Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2024 & Matters Arising (not covered by the reports)

6. Reports

7. Elections ( written nominations must be submitted to the rectory by Midnight 21 May prior to the meeting)

8. Appointments

9. Any Other Relevant Business in the reporting year

10. Closing Prayers

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B. MINUTES

Of the APCM meeting held on 22 May 2024

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B.

Parish of Seale, Puttenham and Wanborough

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners and

Annual Parochial Church Meeting The Sands Church Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6.30 p.m.

In the absence of the Rev’d. Stephen Thatcher, in hospital, the meeting was chaired by the Archdeacon, Canon Robert Jenkins.

1) Opening Prayers

Ann Payne welcomed Canon Robert Jenkins and thanked him for chairing the APCM. She then opened the meetings with a prayer and welcomed all attendees.

2) Apologies for Absence

Rev’d Stephen Thatcher, Bill Biddell, Sally Cooper, Geoff Graham, John Hewitson, Caroline Warburton, David Wilson,

3) Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners 2023 and Matters Arising

Minutes of the 2023 Annual Parochial Church meeting had been distributed prior to the meeting. There were no comments on the Minutes and Cilla Batters proposed, seconded by Mike Cloughley, that the Minutes be accepted as a true record.

Proposed: Cilla Batters Seconded: Mike Cloughley

4) Election of six Churchwardens for 2024 two for Seale and Sands, two for Puttenham, two for Wanborough.

Canon Jenkins advised the meeting that Bridget Biddell is standing down as Seale & Sands Churchwarden. He thanked Bridget warmly for her contribution as Churchwarden over the past year. Canon Jenkins announced the following nominations as churchwardens for Seale, Puttenham, Wanborough and The Sands. There being no other nominations, these appointments were confirmed.

Parish Nominee Proposed (P) / Seconded (S) Puttenham Anne Concanen P: Mrs Jenny Proctor S: Mrs Cilla Batters Vacancy Wanborough Anne Concanen P: Mrs Philippa Tuckwell S: Mrs Dee Bramley Vacancy

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Seale & Sands

Ann Payne P: Mrs Sally Cooper S: Mrs Elaine Whittle Vacancy

5) Minutes of 2023 Annual Parochial Church Meeting & Matters Arising

There were no comments from the meeting attendees on the 2023 Annual Parochial Church meeting Minutes and these were unanimously accepted.

Proposed: Cilla Batters Seconded: Mike Cloughley

6) Reports

Anne Concanen had collated all reports into the Annual Report and distributed these throughout the parish in advance of the meeting.

Canon Jenkins referred meeting attendees to the reports and invited questions or comments on any pertinent matters relating to these reports.

Ann Payne expressed her gratitude to the bell ringers in Seale who have done a magnificent job over the last year. She also wished to praise the success of the two cafés in The Sands and Puttenham which have provided a source of income for the parish and venues of social contact for the community. Thanks were also extended to the people of The Sands whose fund-raising efforts for The Sands Church extension were greatly appreciated.

Anne Concanen wished to record the Rector’s personal thanks to everyone who has given their time and effort to assist the PCC and the Parish. She referred to the Parish Mission Plan drawn up under the leadership of the Rector and commended by the Diocese. The main focus points of the plan were to attract children and young people into the church; to encourage stewardship programmes; to develop pastoral hubs. Anne continued that there were promising signs of increased attendance by young families as a result of the various initiatives being undertaken by the Rector and Ministry team.

Bridget Biddell highlighted the financial difficulties of the Parish and its continuing inability to pay its Parish share. A substantial legacy will shortly be received and this should ease the financial burden in the short term but the current situation is not sustainable. Bridget recorded her thanks to Jeremy McIlroy, the Parish Independent Examiner of Accounts. Bridget also recorded thanks to Mike Cloughley for his excellent work in collecting gift aid.

Mike Cloughley also reiterated his concerns at the state of the Parish finances. The Parish is currently showing a deficit of £38k compared to last year’s deficit of £36k. Significant income has been lost, with voluntary giving down 18% in 2023 and again the Parish is unable to pay its Parish share. Mike emphasised the need to enlarge the church community, to be more welcoming to newcomers to the villages and to encourage more people into the churches. He enquired as to whether follow up contact was made to couples after weddings and baptisms to which Philippa Tuckwell responded that, following the Rector’s request, she had been sending out anniversary cards to couples who have been married in the churches or had children baptised.

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Canon Jenkins referred the meeting back to the agenda and, whilst acknowledging the severity of the financial situation, suggested that the subject be further discussed by the PCC at a subsequent meeting. He sympathised with the Parish’s difficulties, which, he said, were being experienced by many other churches but added that advice on stewardship was already being sought by the Parish from Diocesan specialists.

Canon Jenkins made brief reference to the Electoral Roll which has remained stable, at virtually the same level as 2022. Bob Payne, the current Electoral Roll Officer is retiring due to declining health; Ann Payne had temporarily taken over Bob’s work until the APCM and a replacement will now be needed; this will be discussed by the PCC.

Ann Payne summarised the reports by thanking Anne Concanen for all her hard work in the parish and specifically in this instance for compiling the Annual Report. In addition she praised Anne for the considerable time and effort she has devoted to finalising the Accounts in the absence of a Treasurer.

7) Elections

8) Appointments

to Jeremy McIlroy for his work as Independent Examiner.

Action: Dee Bramley

9) AOB

Mike Cloughley wished to express his thanks to all contributors to the Annual Report and especially to Anne Concanen who has worked tirelessly to compile the Report

10) Closing Prayers

Canon Robert Jenkins concluded the meeting with The Grace.

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C. THE ANNUAL REPORT

AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2024

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C.

SEALE, PUTTENHAM & WANBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024

INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Seale, Puttenham & Wanborough have prepared this report and the attached financial statements.

The report summarises the activities and plans of the PCC, who now submit it for review by parishioners at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) to be held on Thursday 22 May at 6.30pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, The Sands.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Parochial Church Council

The Parochial Church Council is a body corporate established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956). The PCC is now a registered Charity (Charity No: 1129466). During 2024, the following were members:

Rector: The Revd. Stephen Thatcher Churchwardens: - Seale and The Sands Ann Payne (elected May 2023) Kathleen Smith (elected June 2024} Bridget Biddell (elected May 2023 – May 2024) - Puttenham Anne Concanen (elected May 2023)

Rector:

Churchwardens:

(elected May 2023)

Elected Members:

Additional ex-officio members:

Chris Tuckwell

Caroline Warburton (Deanery Synod Representative – elected May 2024)

PCC Secretary: Dee Bramley

The appointment of members of the PCC is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules.

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6a RECTOR’S REPORT

It may surprise you to know that around three thousand churches have closed in the last decade in the UK, 500 of which are Anglican. Every diocese throughout England reported a loss of their Sunday worshippers estimated to be a fifth or a quarter between 2019 and 2022. That is disappointing but the really good news is that 2024 recorded an increase in Sunday attendance that is also true of SPW and in most churches in the deanery, we pray that trend will continue.

Explanations for fluctuating attendances are many and the old chestnuts such as “we don’t like the hymns”, “we don’t like the times of services” “we don’t like the vicar” have nothing or little to do with it. The following facts are however important considerations: Geographic location, transport accessibility, demographic make-up and population numbers, state of the church building, welcoming congregations, commercial and economic viability, distances between churches etc.

It is widely recognised that small rural churches do not have the luxuries of churches located in urban or suburban areas, they are often grouped in multiples of 4 or more churches in the parish, sharing one vicar operating on limited resources.

The parish of SPW is a typical example of that, however we can celebrate the fact that we are continuing to hold a service in each of our churches and provide ministerial support to meet the occasional offices and input ministry and pastoral support into our care homes, schools and homes. If we add up the numbers attending three services in the parish each Sunday, we are between 50 and 60. Imagine what that would look like in one church building the psychology would very much reflect a glass half full. Thank you those of you who labour with love to create this success story and to those who prefer to look at the glass half empty we invite you to join the rest of us and see the potential for growing our congregations for yourselves.

I want to comment briefly on our church finances and commend the outstanding work of Anne Concanen who took on the church accounts and spent many hours each week organising and presenting them for our accountant and independent examiner. You will see clearly that we paid the 2024 quota just short by £9,500 this was made possible by a generous gift of Robert Watson who wanted to support the mission of our parish. The historical deficit remains, and it is recommended that we increase our giving and fundraising if we are to continue to function as four churches in the parish. I am conscious that some of you do not always agree with the decisions of the national church to which we belong and have decided to withdraw giving, sadly the consequences that follow over time can impact negatively on the local church and put the parish in a weak position during a vacancy.

Thank you to those who give generously and to all who raise funds for our churches and donate their time talents as well as money.

Finally, thank you for your reports and services to the church, I want to applaud the excellent work of our church wardens particularly during the time of my absence through a serious illness and to include those clergy who stepped into my clerical shoes, thank you for supporting and praying me to good health which I now enjoy,

May God bless our mission and all we do for him in the year ahead. May those who have departed this life in 2024 rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen. Rector

6b. MEETINGS

The PCC spent considerable time considering all aspects of parish finance and finding ways to pay the Parish Share. The potential consequences of the Diocese considering us no longer financially viable were very serious

Effective fundraising strategies had to be employed and the PCC were awaiting support from the Diocesan Stewardship team.

The renting of Glebe Cottage was reviewed. Monthly rent played an important part in contributing to the Parish Share and when the cottage was eventually relet in 2024 it was for a smaller rent. Energy costs were extremely high in 2023 and the PCC planned how energy costs could be reduced in 2024.

All fabric repairs and alterations were discussed and the PCC continued to monitor the progress of the Friends of Puttenham church access project.

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The PCC were delighted that the Bishop had invited Chris Tuckwell to remain with the Parish and the PCC as Honorary LLM. They unanimously agreed to support Linda Thatcher in her desire to become ordained and for her commencement of the new training course. The PCC were also pleased to coopt Lisanne Maxted onto the PCC in recognition of the work she was doing with children throughout the parish.

Other items discussed and dealt with ranged from safeguarding and Deanery matters to Pastoral Hubs. Thanks to all members of the PCC for their time, hard work and expertise.

6c. SAFEGUARDING Anne Concanen

As a PCC we are committed to the support, nurture and protection of everyone in our church community and, under the “Promoting a Safer Church” policy, creating a safe and caring place for all. We are committed to ensure that the safeguarding guidelines are followed in all parish activities and to ensure that any outside organisations hiring church premises comply with the parish safeguarding policy for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

PCC members follow the Diocese safeguarding training and people involved in leadership roles are also regularly DBS cleared as are those working with children for Open the Book.

To date there have been no concerns raised.

6d.THE ELECTORAL ROLE

The Electoral Roll numbers up until December 2024

Dec 2023 Dec 2024
Total on ER 125 129
Seale total 84 86
Puttenham total 27 27
Wanborough total 14 16

6e. HEALTH & SAFETY

All risk assessments have been carried out in the 4 churches including churchyards and curtilage.

PAT testing is up to date on all electrical equipment and fire extinguisher and alarms are in good working order.

6f. FABRIC MAINTENANCE

Church Architect: Our Inspecting Architect for 2024 was John Bailey BA, BArch, RIBA, AABC.

Puttenham - Anne Concanen

The Church of St John the Baptist

All regular maintenance and servicing took place.

During regular maintenance work on the clock, it was discovered that the fixings on the West end clock face needed replacing. The clock company decided that the best way to do this without scaffolding was to abseil down from the roof and replace the original fixings with steel pins. The engineers carried out these repairs, changing the fixings on the other clock face at the same time. In addition, they also did some cleaning and restoration work on both faces.

During 2024 the PCC monitored the progress of the planning, conceived and funded by the Friends, to improve access to the church.

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Wanborough - Anne Concanen

The Church of St Bartholomew

During 2024 all general maintenance work was done including PAT testing and servicing the fire extinguishers.

During the January storms, a churchyard tree was damaged and a large part was brought down across the churchyard and against the Village Hall. This was removed and the Friends of Wanborough kindly met the costs.

The spotlight bulbs in the sanctuary failed and could not be replaced so new LED units were introduced. These were found to be very satisfactory, benefitting not just the sanctuary area but improving the lighting in the whole church.

The church requires repointing work on the vestry roof and the south wall of the church, and we are awaiting quotes from our local stone mason.

Seale and The Sands - Ann Payne

The Church of St Laurence

There have been no significant issues this year; both the church and church yard have been regularly maintained and all appropriate testing carried out.

The Church of the Good Shepherd

A new sound system was installed, financed by SPW and donation.

New chairs were replaced, the floor renovated, a curtain heater and infra heaters were installed. The church and garden are regularly maintained – all of which are financed by the Sands Fabric Fund.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Extension

Work has continued throughout the year to finalise the extension by installing new kitchen equipment, fire door escape, plumbing/ electrical works and additional improvements for the disabled toilet. The shed was moved and the landscaping completed, including ramps for the disabled. All these projects were financed by the fund-raising committee, grants and donations.

The interior painting and decorating of the church is programmed for the new year.

6g. PARISH ACTIVITIES

The Bible Hub - Rector

Meets on the last Wednesday of the month at the Sands church. Our bible study has focused on the gospel of John and the mission of the early church in the book of Acts. We have covered each book chapter by chapter using the NIV version of the Bible.

Anyone can join us as we grow together in the inspired word of scripture. Thank you to those who support this opportunity to grow in faith and in the knowledge of the word.

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“Open The Book ”-Anne Concanen

Throughout 2024 the Open the Book Story tellers successfully delivered a programme of Bible stories in lively, interesting and interactive ways. This varied from individual to group presentations and the story tellers especially enjoyed and valued the participation of the children.

We are really looking to build up our story telling team in 2025. If you would like to join us or just come and see what we do, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01483 811017.

Music in The Parish - Geoff Graham

Choir numbers remain stable, admittedly from a low bar. I would like to express thanks to them all, not forgetting David and Juliana, for their invaluable support.

The newly refurbished organ at St John the Baptist remains in good voice. I feel bound to mention, however, that the organ at Seale is swiftly approaching a stage when a full overhaul ought to be given consideration. A few stops are now either slow to connect, operate intermittently or not at all. I believe that this is the result of lockdown restrictions, causing stop contacts to become oxidized and therefore unreliable. The instrument remains playable, if unpredictable…

Parish Bell Ringing - Andrew Baxter

Following from the successful recruitment and training activity in 2023, our band members have enthusiastically pursued their art and seen continued improvement in 2024. Several new learners have since joined us and are making steady progress towards becoming full members of the parish band. We hold generally well-attended and active weekly practices, regularly supported by outside ringers, where our ringers are able to develop their skills and capabilities. Our Farnham District holds a variety of meetings and practices throughout the year, and our ringers take advantage of these activities where appropriate.

We ring for most main parish services, half-muffled at Remembrance, occasional weddings, and various national events. A parish Quarter Peal day was held in November where each new member was able to achieve this first ringing landmark.

I can only repeat what I said last year, that this is a very gratifying outcome, and we are immensely grateful for all the outside help we have received. Our band is now ringing confidently and enthusiastically within the parish and venturing out to other churches as opportunities arise. We will welcome any others who would like to join this enthusiastic and happy band and can promise help and training to become a competent ringer, in a supportive environment.

The Shepherds Rest Café At The Church Of The Good Shepherd, The Sands - Ann Payne

The café continues to thrive, with joy and satisfaction, not only with the locals, but by clients who come for miles on a regular basis. Now the extension has been completed, more money will be donated to parish funds.

Themed lunches are held regularly with great success and a good financial profit.

The success of the Shepherd’s Rest lies with the volunteers who dedicate their services every Tuesday – many thanks.

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The Tower Café - At St John The Baptist Church, Puttenham - Jo Brown

The Tower Café opens on the second Wednesday afternoon of the month. It is a time to offer warm hospitality and community conversation to all ages of our lovely residents as well as visitors from near and far. The cakes, cream teas, coffee and tea are always excellent and served in our beautiful church make this such a special occasion.

We aim firstly, to bring people together in this holy place, and secondly, to raise funds for the church. We are particularly grateful to Rev. Stephen for attending. Many thanks to our amazing Team and Supporters.

Headteacher: Anna De Filippis

News from Puttenham CofE Infant School

Academic Year 2024

We have had a very successful year at Puttenham CofE Infant School. The community have once again come together to ensure our village school provides the very best education and experiences for our children. The children in Year 1 and Year 2 achieved 100% pass mark in their phonic screening assessment. 88% of children in our Early Years achieved a Good Level of Development. Our results remain consistently above Surrey and National Averages.

Enrichment opportunities

We enrich our curriculum through a range of activities. All children will attend church services, experience our Forest School sessions, learn tennis and have the opportunity to attend clubs such as science, football, French, multi-sport, dance and Rocksteady music.

Admissions and transition

We currently have 85 children on roll. We welcomed 28 children into the reception class in September with their families. The majority of our year 2 children went to Waverley Abbey and Aldro Schools last year.

Academisation

We joined The Good Shepherd Trust (GST) in May 2024. The GST is a multi-academy trust serving twentyfour schools across Surrey and Hampshire. In September 2024, I began an executive headship across Puttenham and Bramley Church of England Infant Schools.

Anna De Filippis - Executive Headteacher

Puttenham School House - John Hewitson

The Management Committee was established in 1987 to look after the School House and supervise the letting of this listed building, when not required for the use of the Headteacher of Puttenham Church of England School. At the end of 2024, the Committee reported a cash balance of £29,073. Total expenditure on the upkeep of the house in 2025 is expected to exceed £10,000, following the survey of the house recently conducted by the church architect.

(NB. Funds mentioned here are not reported as part of the Annual Accounts.)

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Village News - Dee Bramley (Editor)

The Village News continues to be produced monthly with editors Jane Randell, Dee Bramley, Mary Adkins and Simon Prichard each taking turns to compile the magazine. We continue to print 570 copies a month. We also rely on a team of 30 volunteers to distribute the magazine around the parish.

At the end of 2024 we were able to donate £1000 to SPW PCC, £200 to Phyllis Tuckwell and £100 to each of the village halls in the parish. At the end of 2024, after payment of donations and expenses the balance in the Village News account was approximately £400, with £500 held in a deposit account. We have continued to maintain the annual cost of the magazine at £7 and advertising charges at £55 for 2025.

However with rising print costs, new monthly bank charges and a reduction in advertising we are forecasting a significantly lower balance by the end of 2025.

6h. GODALMING DEANERY SYNOD 2024 Anne Concanen

Godalming Deanery Synod met twice in 2024 in May and November

In May, Synod members were welcomed to Godalming Minster Church Street. The Deanery had been going through some reorganisation and May was the first Deanery Synod meeting since the Parishes of Busbridge, Hambledon, and Godalming (St Peter and St Paul’s and St Marks) had joined together to become the single parish of Godalming Minster on 1[st] January 2024.

The Area Dean commented that the Diocese was doing a great deal of planning regarding where parishes would be in the future, the aim being to strengthen parishes for the long term. The future of the Church of England was dependent on growth. Growth in numbers also meant growth of those who are serving. A presentation on the Foundations in Ministry (FIM) course outlined ways for the laity to be trained to serve their parishes. In November the new Caleb Stream ordination course was also discussed. PCCs were asked to identify and encourage potential participants for these courses. Synod also heard about successful evangelistic projects that had been supported by the Deanery Mission Fund and new applications were welcome.

The Synod also looked at the Church of England data on our parishes. Parishes were asked especially to consider different forms of deprivation, both visible and hidden, and any new parish ministry that might help.

6i REVIEW OF FINANCE SPW Churchwardens

REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31/12/2024

Thank You

We would like to thank Mike Cloughley very much for his dedicated work in claiming back tax on gift aided donations. It makes a real difference.

Another thank you is owed to Geoff Graham for managing the electronic giving stations. Donations each month provided welcome extra giving and an alternative way for visitors and the congregation to give.

Finance Review

The PCC are very grateful for the generous support of parishioners who have given of their own resources during the year.

Although there was a drop in GA donations, collections at services and digital giving were similar to 2023.

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We are very grateful for donations from Puttenham 100 club and the Parish Magazine. We are also very grateful for money raised at specific venues and events – the Good Shepherd and Tower Cafés, Christmas at Myrtles, a concert, tombola stall, historical talks and sales just to name a few. The PCC wish to thank all the volunteers who have given their time to support the work of the parish by organising and attending these events.

In 2024, the PCC also received a very generous legacy specifically for the maintenance of the Parish.

Expenditure was managed very carefully. There was a decrease in the utilities bill by £4000 but an increase in maintenance, largely due to very large bills for repair work to both Seale and Puttenham boilers. Other bills to mention were for regular clock and organ maintenance and also for clock face repairs on Puttenham Tower. Other bills paid in 2024 were for stonework repair on Puttenham Church and also for the sound system rewiring at the Good Shepherd. Some shares were sold to cover the cost of the Puttenham stonework and the funds will appear in the 2025 accounts.

Parish Share

The Parish share for 2024 was £ 85,189.90

The generous legacy gave the PCC some breathing space in 2024 but the PCC must prepare substantial and robust plans to meet future Parish Share obligations.

Glebe Cottage

Glebe Cottage was eventually relet in 2024, although at a lower rent. The PCC are grateful to receive rental from Glebe cottage as it makes an important contribution towards the Parish Share.

Reserves Policy

In accordance with Charity Commission rules the PCC is required to state its policy for the management of reserves:

Investment policy: The PCC has selected managed restricted funds into which it invests the money from historic legacies.

Restricted Reserves Policy:

These funds are from historical legacies which are restricted to the upkeep of the churches of St John the Baptist, Puttenham and St Laurence, Seale. They are held in secure investments with the aim of achieving some income and growth; these funds are used for the general maintenance of the churches and churchyards. The investments are held such that should there be a cash requirement it can be readily realised.

Statement of Accounts

The full Statement of Accounts is appended to this report in section D

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D. THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS

For the year ended 31 December 2024

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SEALE, PUTTENHAM and WANBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ened 31st DECEMBER 2024

Bank

Lloyds Bank plc Castle Street, Farnham Independent Examiner Mr Jeremy McIlroy The Street, Puttenham

Interim Treasurers

The Churchwardens of the Parish of SPW

Independent Examiner's report to the PCC of Seale, Puttenham & Wanborough

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 which are set out on pages 2 to 6

Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Independent Examiner

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to

Basis of this report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.

An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

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SEALE, PUTTENHAM AND WANBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31st December 2024

Description
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary Income
2a
Activities for generating funds
2b
Income from Investments
2c
Church Activities
2d
Other incoming resources
2e
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Church Activities
3a
Major works/repairs to church/ PCC property
3b
Generation of Voluntary income
3c
Fund-raising costs
3d
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS
Fixed assets
6b
Transfers between funds
Interest/dividends
Stonework repair shortfall
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1st JAN
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31st DEC
Balance Sheet as at 31st December
FIXED ASSETS
Investment assets
6b
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
6c
Short term deposits
CBF deposits -upkeep & education fund
Schroder Deposit
Cash at banks
Cash in hand
LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due within one year
5
NET CURRENT ASSETS
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due after one year
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Puttenham Restricted Funds
Seale Restricted Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
87356
2235
15260
3597
0
108448
127242
0
279
0
127521
(19073)
1668
(92)
(17497)
(59620)
(77117)
5740
583
2066
(9500)
(1111)
(76006)
(77117)
(77117)
(77117)		 Puttenham
Restricted
2164
2164
7996
7996
(5832)
2440
92
(3299)
74677
71378
71378
0
71378
71378
71378		 Seale Restricted
2238
2238
0
2238
2042
(1668)
2612
63387
65999
54683
11316
11316
65999
65999
65999		 TOTAL
2024
87356
2235
19662
3597
0
112850
127242
7996
279
0
135517
(22667)
4482
(18184)
78444
60260
126061
5740
11900
0
2066
0
(9500)
10205
(76006)
60260
(77117)
71378
65999
60260		 TOTAL
2023
56463
5938
29812
5813
0
98026
127821
8400
243
0
136464
(38438)
9940
(28498)
106942
78444
127318
0
11300
0
15832
0
(40311)
(48874)
(35695)
78444
(59620)
74677
63387
78444

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and SORP 2005.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets which are shown at market value. Glebe Cottage is shown at nil cost having been gifted to the PCC as disclosed at note 6 (b). The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.

Funds Restricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those objects specified in the terms of the trust or bequest and (b) donations or grants received for specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.

The PCC accounts disclose restricted funds for St Laurence Church, Seale; St John the Baptist Church, Puttenham; The Church of the Good Shepherd, The Sands The restricted funds comprise

Ann Mitchell Fund Seale PCC was left a legacy in 2004 by Ann Mitchell for the upkeep of Seale Church and its churchyard. This money is invested by CCLA and Schroders and is used for the upkeep and maintenance of Seale church and churchyard. Sands Church Extension Appeal fund This appeal was started to raise funds to pay for the extension to the Church of the Good Shepherd in The Sands Sands Fabric Fund The PCC was given a donation from the family of Alison Ball for the upkeep and maintenance of the Church of the Good Shepherd in the Sands, this brought about the formation of the Sands Fabric fund which is being used to pay for the design and construction of the extension completed in 2022 and all payments made Seale Education Fund Part of the capital from the sale of Seale School was put into a charity for educational purposes for Seale Parish; in 2015 due to administration problems the charity was closed and the funds were transferred to a Seale PCC deposit account where it is used to cover Parish educational expenses. Hugh Morgan Fund In 1994 a bequest was recieved from Hugh Morgan of one half of his residual estate to be applied for such of the purposes of Section 5 of the PCC (Powers) measure 1956 as are charitable, with a wish (not binding) that it be used for the benefit of choir, organist and promotion of music in Puttenham church. This money is invested by CCLA and Schroders. Unrestricted funds are available for all ordinary purposes of the PCC. Incoming Resources All incoming rsources are accounted for when they are received. Resources expended. All expenditure is accounted for when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. All expenditure is accounted for when it is incurred and is accounted for gross Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993. Movable church furnishings

Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with S.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993 Moveable church furnishings

Movable church furnishings held by the Rector and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory which can be inspected at any reasonable time. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statement. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all expenditure has been written off when incurred.

Investments are valued at market value at 31st December.

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2 INCOMING RESOURCES
2(a) Voluntary Income
Planned giving
Gift Aid Donations
Tax recovered GA & SDS
Other (CAF)
Collections at services & Digital SDS
Other giving / sundry donations
Contribution from Friends FOSL
Contrib from Putten 100 Club designated
GDBF Fuel Support Grant
Designated income (fees bells,organ etc)
Legacy - Bob Watson
Total
2(b) Activities for generating funds
Fund-raising -
Christmas Fundraising Event
Tombola Stall
Concerts
Other
Cafés Tower & Shepherd's Rest
Total
2(c) Income from Investments
Dividends/interest
Realised profit/(loss) on sale of shares
Property Rental income
Total
Income from church activities
Bookstall/ 00S
Fees wedding/funeral etc
Total
2(e)
Other Incoming Resources Transfers
Total
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES		 Unrestricted
Funds
23606
7659
0
10737
1615
0
3200
0
2371
38168
87356
650
85
300
236
964
2235
29
15231
15260
0
3597
3597
108448		 Puttenham
Restricted
0
0
2164
2164
0
0
2164		 Seale Restricted
0
0
2238
2238
0
0
2238		 TOTAL
2024
23606
7659
0
10737
1615
0
3200
0
2371
38168
85356
650
85
300
236
964
2235
4431
0
15231
19662
0
3597
3597
0
5300
112850		 TOTAL
2023
30798
7806
25
11063
2371
1720
0
1000
1680
0
56463
4250
180
540
221
747
5938
6943
120
22749
29812
60
5753
5813
0
0
98026

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3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
3(a) Church activities
Missionary and Charitable giving
Overseas
Home: Puttenham C of E School
Others
Total
Ministry: Parish Share
Other ministry costs
Diocesan & Clergy Fees
Church: Utilities
Insurance
Maintenance costs
Service costs/children's work/outreach
Upkeep of Churchyard
Books /website etc
Salaries
Costs related to other church property
Admin, Printing and Stationary
Bank charges & Management Fees
Designated expen/fees,bells, organ etc
Total
3b Major works / repairs to church & PCC property
Puttenham
Seale
Sands
Total
3c Generation of Voluntary income
Digital giving phone cards
Total
3d Fund-raising costs
Expenses at Fundraising events
Total
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED		 Unrestricted
Funds
0
85190
1923
985
12094
5274
6058
552
1398
514
9489
255
302
223

2985
127242
0
279
279
0
127521		 Puttenham
Restricted
0
0
7996
7996
0
0
7996		 Seale Restricted
0
0
0
0
0
0		 TOTAL
2024
0
85190
1923
985
12094
5274
6058
552
1398
514
9489
255
302
223
2985
127242
7996
0
0
7996
279
279
0
0
135517		 TOTAL
2023
0
84087
1537
1575
16639
5307
3343
1043
945
460
9751
850
358
246
1680
127821
1012
5388
2000
8400
243
243
0
0
136464

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3(a) Overseas Charities

When possible the Parish supports overseas charities, when collections are taken and donated to designated charities working overseas Support is also given to Puttenham CofE Infant School when possible.

4 No payments were made to membesr of the PCC apart from the reimbursement of expenses

5 Liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year
Unpaid Parish Share 2024
Amounts falling due outside one year
Unpaid Parish Share 2023
Unpaid Parish Share 2022
Unpaid Parish Share 2020
Parish Share for 2024 of £85189.90		 Unrestricted
Funds
9500
40311
16000
19695
85506		 Puttenham
Restricted
0		 Seale Restricted
0		 TOTAL
2024
9500
40311
16000
19695
85506		 TOTAL
2023
0
40311
16000
19695
76006

Liabilities falling due outside one year is unpaid Parish Share for 2020, 2022 and 2023.

This has been accounted for in previous years Statements of Financial Activities and is shown here for reference only.

6 Fixed Assets for use by the PCC

(a) Property

Glebe Cottage was gifted to the parish and was valued in 2020 at £700,000. It is held in trust by the Diocese of Guildford.

Legal advice has been sought, and with approval from Guildford Board of Finance, the PCChas let the property under an assured shorthold tenancy agreement.

(b) Investment Fixed Assets
Market Value as at 1 January 2024
Profit/(loss) on sale of investments
Revaluation
Transfer to general funds
Market Value as at 31 December
Holdings as at 31 December
Restricted Funds
Hugh Morgan Legacy
Shares Held
33930.76- Cazanove Charity Multi Asset Fund Z
5186.75- CBF Church of England Global Equity
1512.19- CBF Church of England Investment Fund
Ann Mitchell Fund
Shares Held
34411.87- Cazanove Charity Multi Asset Fund Z
4071.51- CBF Church of England Global Equity
1183.86- CBF Church of England Investment Fund		 Unrestricted
Funds
0
0
0		 Puttenham
Restricted
74677
(101)
2542
(5740)
71378
19734
16678
34966
71378		 Seale Restricted
52641
2042
54683
20014
13092
21577
54683		 TOTAL
2024
127318
(101)
4584
(5740)
126061
19734
16678
34966
20014
13092
21577
126061		 TOTAL
2023
122921
120
9577
(5300)
127318
24799
15695
34183
19226
12321
21094
127318

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