,Parish of Ra lei Holy Trinity.-:Si Michael s Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2023 Team Rector: The Revd. Glen Mansfield Parish Office: Rectory Garth, Rayleigh, SS6 8BB Bank: Barclays Bank PLC 63-65 High Street Rayleigh, SS6 7EL Independent Examiners: Venthams Limited Millhouse 32-38 East Street Rochford, SS4 IDB THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND The Pamchial Church Council af the Ecclesiastical Parish of Rayleigh, Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rettory Garth, Rayleigh. E55ex. SS6 8BB - RIStered Charity Number 1129561
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PCC - CONTENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Page Reference & Administrative Details Annual Report of the PCC Independent Examinerf5 Report io statement ol Flnanclal Actlvltles li Balance Sheet 12 Notes to the Flnancial Statements 13 Pa¥e 2 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Membership Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by Annual Parochial Church Meetings (APCMS) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Members of the PCC are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law and those who served from l January 2023 to the date of this report are: Revd. Glen Mansfield Revd. Trac Nutter Revd. Milen Bennett Janet Carter Steve Dave Paul Falve Hiranthi Fernando Ma i Gale Adrian Hall Team Rector Associate Priest Pioneer Minister pcc Churchwarden / PCC pcc pcc Churchwarden Ex officio Ex officio Co-o ted October 2023 Elected 2023-2026 PCC Until APCM 2024. Church¥Yarden 2023 Until APCM 2024 Until APCM 2024. PCC Treasurer CW until 2024. Deane nod until 2026 Until APCM 2023 24 DS pcc [pE Ann loll Chris Parker Wa ne Prankard Robert Robinson Gordon Simmonds Rachel Smith uc St Led ey er Andrew White Jack Wr pcc pcc DS pcc Vice Chair pcc pcc Until APCM 2025 until APCM 2025 Deane S nod until 2026 Until APCM 2025 Deane S nod until 2026. Diocesan S Until APCM 2023 Until APCM 2023; Re-elected 2023-2026 Elected 2023-2026 Churchwarden until 2023. Deane DS nod until 2024 nee pcc Churchwarden / DS S nod until 2026 DS - deanery synod member THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PAFUSH OF RAYLEIGH is a registered Charilyi registration number 1129561. Main Office: Rayleigh Parish Office, Rectory Garth, Rayleigh, SS6 8BB Independent Examiners: Venthams Limited, Nillhouse, 32-38 East Street, Rochford, SS4 IDB Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC, 63-65 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EL Page 3 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Rayleigh (PCC) submits its annual report and financial statements for the year end 31 December 2023. l. Aims and purposes The PCC is responsible for co-operating with the Team Rector, dergy and lay ministers in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistlc, Social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish of Rayleigh. It also has responsibilities to maintain the buildings and facilities of Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Rayleigh and St. Michael and All Angels Church ('St. Mithael's,), Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh. 2. Objectives and activities The PCC is committed to encouraging and enabling as many people as possible to worship at our churche5 and to become part of our church family. The PCC oversees worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can include the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and Scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year we have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular. the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. Specifically, we enable people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: Worship and prayer; learning about the gospel: developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish Ministry and outreach work To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the two church buildings and facilities. We aim to keep our premises in a good state, providing high quality facilities to community groups for significant civic support within our parish. 3. Achievements and performance Worship: At Holy Trinity, the pattem of services was as shown below. 1" 13" Sundav Sunday '13 Sunday 4" Sunday Wednesday 8am 9..30am 9..45am 6..30pm 10am Said Holy Communion- 8CP Morning Worship or Holy Communion Café Worship in the Main Hall Fourth Sunday Praise Holy Communion Throughout 2023 the 9: 30am Service has alternated between traditional with organ and choir and informal with music group, with 5th Sunday Services being for 'AII Ages.. It was agreed to introduce a revised service pattern for an experimental period of 6 months from January 2024, featuring services at 9.. 15am and 11am every week in place of the 9:30am services. Occasional Parade services for the Baden Powell groups have been reintroduced. Café Worship seNice5 have continued to be very well attended. There was a Fresh Expression service every week at 11am at St Michael'5 including children's items and prayer for the persecuted church, with Holy Communion celebrated once a month. Some of the services are to have an increased outreach focus in 2024. Sermon series for thc year included Psalms, I Cor 13, Bible characters and the .1 am, sa)'ings of Jesus from John's gyospel. Page 4 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Morning Prayer has continued to be published on the Parish YouTube channel on Mondays and Fridays. The Alen Chapel is set aside as a place for prayer and quiet contemplation during Church Open outside formal worship. Revd. Glen Mansfield has continued to lead the clergy and staff teams with wisdorn and good humour, ably assisted by our sOciate Priest Revd Tracy Nutter. They We Joined In September by Revd Milen Bennett in the role of Pioneer Minister with primary responsibility for the oversight of St Michael's. Our thanks go to them and to the many others, members of the laity and retired clergy, who preach or lead services. Special services during the year: A service of Holy Communion with renewal of baptismal vows on Ash Wednesday Good Friday service for Churches for Rayleigh (C4R) hosted at Holy Trinity A sunrise service at the Lych Gate on Easter Day A 'Royal Songs of Praise. on Sunday May 7th in celebration of King Charles III'S coronation Archdeacon's visitation in June hosted at Holy Trinity Church Harvest evensong - 8th October The Friends. Foundation Day service. 22rf October A service of thanksgiving and remembering - 29th October Service of Light - 3 December as part of the Friends. Christmas Tree Festival In addition to our own carol services, Holy Trinity was the venue for a number of schools, and other organisations. carol seNices and concerts during December. Christmas Eve afternoon services we well attended at both churches. Pastoral Care: The pastoral team meet monthly and have a WhatsApp group to keep in contact. Phone calls and vlsits to the housebound, vulnerable, sick and elderly have continued throughout the year. Members of the team have taken Home Communion to those who have requested it. Monthly Services are held at Rosedale Court, and we have resumed Services at Sweyne Court and Great Wheatleys. Rosedale Court have asked us to visit and chat and listen to the residents at other times. 'Being Here" our space for the bereaved, the lonely and isolated, meets twice a month, and is always well attended. In October the team led a Thanksgiving and Remembering service for families of those who had passed away during the year, which was well received. The Electoral Roll is looked at throughout the year to ensure that we maintain contact with church members. Anyone needing help can contact the Pastoral Care team via the website or through the advertised mobile number. Team members are required to keep their Safeguarding training updated. Outreach: Glen and Wayne ran a 4-week Essentials course for eight people looking to explore the Christian faith. The group were keen to continue meeting and $0 this was then followed up with Studies entitled Close Encounters and Tale5 of the Unexpected. Cafe Worship services take place on the first and third Sundays of the month. Attendance at these services continues to rise. A monthly 'Café midweek, is planned for 2024. The Church is open to the public every day from Monday to Saturday as a place to sit quietly, pray, light a candle and explore the church building. The Church was again opened to the public to coincide with the Town Trinity Fair and several hundred visitors were recorded. It was also open on the day of the King's coronation or members of the public to watch the service together. 'Stop and Chat, Outreach ministry is offered at the green space outside the church on Wednesday mornings during the summer months, to listen, chat with and offer refreshments to those who stop by and to signpost people to a Christian Listener or other services. 'Cake Cuppa Chat, continues to serve hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes and provide a welcoming meeting space for all on a Friday morning. 'Stop and Chat, personnel are a150 on hand and there is a British Sign Language (BSL) signing group that meets monthly in the café. There are now two'Tots, Toys and Chat, groups meeting at Holy Trinity and at St Michael's. Page 5 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Prayer: The aim of the prayer working group is to promote the practice of prayer across all area5 of church life, including our personal prayer life, praying before our services, and undergirding specific church ministries with prayer. For example, a team of intercessors met online to pray during each of the sessions of the Sunday evening Enquirers course. In 2023 we launched occasional Saturday morning reflective prayer spaces. We have held several prayer and light lunch events for occasions such as the Eve of All Saints and Christmas outreach. The prayer chain, the weekly House of Prayer and Dial-ln prayer times continue. Online morning prayer is published on the parish YouTube channel twice weekly. The group would welcome new members. For 2024, the group began planning The Easter Experience aimed particularly at local schools. Mission Partners: The activities of this group are designed to: (a) ensure that information about our mission partners is shared with the church family - both within services and in other ways, such as display board5 and planned visits to the parish by our mission partners, {b) make recommendations for recipients of outward giving by the parish, and {c) encourage better partnership with and prayer for our mission partners. Our current mlssion partners are: St Michael's Obiya. Vision to Serve, CPAS, CMS, Hopeworx, Open Door5. Bar N Bus, Essex Clergy Charity. Teen Challenge. The PCC continued its practice of allocating IOQ/o of its voluntary income to support these organisations. This SLtpport it greatly valued, a5 reflected in the letters of thanks we receive from them. In 2024 we have scheduled visits from Open Doors and Vision to Serve. We were blessed too in 2023 by a visit from the Leprosy Mission, who, while not currently one of our'official, mission partners, are supported by a number of our church family on an individual bosis. Our group membership is now down to just three people, and so we would welcome anyone who shares our passion for supporting extra-parish mission. Discipleship+ The Discipleship working group oversees homegroups, encourages personal bible study, suggests other resources to encourage spiritual growth, such as book5 for Lent and Advent, sand mark5 events such as Bible Sunday. There are around 75 church members participating in 10 homegroups. Study materia15 are mainly developed by the team. In eady 2023 we continued the studies in Philippians that were begun in the autumn of 2022. Throughout Lent, homegroups were invited to join together at Holy Trinity Parish Centre for a Lent course on Biblical Theology, delivered by Glen, our rector. The course was desig ned to 'stretch' us. Topics included 'Covenants', 'Jesus as Prophet. Priest and King, and 'Grace, Righteousness and Salvation.. The course was extremely well attended {in fact, numbers grew as the weeks progressed) and much appreciated. After Easter the horne groups studied the life of Jacob and in the autumn began a series of studie5 on the Sermon on the Mount, due to be completed in early 2024, followed by a Lent course on Church History, again to be delivered by Glen. Also in the autumn, around 40 people took part in a 9-week course in Christian doctrine using online material from Crosslands and weekly group discussions. We are very grateful to Glen for his oversight and excellent teaching, to Revd John Townsend and Clive Lewis for their dedication in creating the materials, and to all those who lead and host our homegroups. 4. Financial review Income for the year ended 31 December 2023 was £411,269 (2022 - £475,880). Although planned giving has reduced since the pandemic, income has been boosted by generous legacies from former members of the congregation. The PCC has three main sources of income.. firstly planned giving and tax recovery on gift aid which funds parish share: secondly. grants from the Friends of Holy Trinity, Rayleigh which funds the maintenance and repair of Holy Trinity Church, a grade Il* listed building. and lastly income on hall lettings which funds all other expenditure. Page 6 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The post of team vicar in the parish was dis-established in 2022 with the consent of the Diocese. This led to a reduction in 2023 parish share to £98,740 (2022-E150,023). The reduction in parish share has enabled the PCC this year to create and appoint to a new post of Pioneer Minister with specific responsibility for St. Michael's Church. Consequently staff costs have increased to £31,189 (2022- £19,564). The increase in cost of utilities to £27,227 (2022-£18,533) is attributable to the increased cost of heating our building5, offset in part by a grant of £3.040 from the Church Commissioners. At 31 December 2023, unrestricted reserves of £224.846 (2022-£77,526) are held.. the Increase In unrestricted reserves in 2023 is largely attributable to legacies received for Holy Trinity Church and an increase in income from hall lettings. During the year, the PCC appointed Venthams Limited as independent examiner to replace Rickard Luckin who had served as independent examiner for many years. 5. Structurei governance and management 5.1. PCC The Parochial Church Councll is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure and is a registered charity. The membership of the PCC and method of appointment along with other administrative information is set out on page 3. The PCC met on 10 occasions in 2023. From time-to-time there is a non-business meeting to allow time for ongotng discussion about ministr! strategy led b). Glen. The principal groups which work with the PCC to discharge its responsibilities are.. standing Committee which has the power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council. Working Groups appointed by the PCC to act on their behalf. Much of the detailed work of the PCC 15 undertaken by these groups which meet in between PCC meetings and report back to the PCC. The extensive work of maintaining the church fabric is undertaken by the Facilities and Parish Centres groups who assist the Churchwardens in this part of their traditional responsibilities. 5.2. Church Membership The Electoral Roll was renewed in 2019. At 31 December 2023 there were 232 (31 December 2022 - 222) members on the Electoral Roll, of these 54 (31 December 2021 - 52) were not resident in the Parish. The average Parish Sunday weekly attendance in October 2023 was 253 (this included Harvest evensong, The Friends, Foundation Day Service and the service of Thanksgiving and Remembering). 5.3. Personnel In addition to leading and celebrating at services, Rertor Glen airns to take on at least 50010 of the preoching at Holy Trinity and to visit St Michael's regularly. He leads the staff team of clergy and laity which meets weekly for Bible study and diary planning and review. He also holds a short weekly session for preachers to share their thoughts on upcoming passages and occasional longer sessions for the preaching team to discuss the art of preaching and share resources. Glen is keen to foster and encourage lay leadership of services where appropriate, allowing us to experience a great variety of worship styles. Alongside her role as Ass(xiate priest, Revd. Tracy Nutter continues in her valuable ministry 5UPPOrting the pastoral needs of our community with phone calls, visits and Home Communion, leading the pasloral care team and 'Being Here.. Together with Maree Gaskin, Tracy also leads the monthly services at the local care homes. Page 7 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Revd. Milen Bennett in his role as Pioneer Minister has primary responsibility for worship at St Michael's and has been looking to develop ministry in other areas. Since the autumn Robert Dart has been on a ministerial placernent with us from Rayleigh URC and has taken an increasing role in leading services. Wayne Prankard, as Authorised Local Preacher, continues to offer his ministry to the church family alongside a number of other lay preachers, and we thank them for their diligent study of the Bible and for sharing their insights and encouragements with the church family. Maree Gaskin has continued her work as Authorised Lay Funeral Minister. Cara Parker completed her training as a Pastoral Assistant with a particular emphasis on families and children and was licensed at a service at the cathedral in June. Jacky Wragg 15 continuing to train as Licensed Lay Minister. completing a placement at st Michael's as part of her training. We are grateful to Joseph Zammit for the contribution he makes to our worship playing the organ for services and leading the choir so ably. Our thanks to the members of the choir and music group for their ministry. Our Parish Administrator Janet Thompson continues to manage the office and welcome desk, bookings. invoicing and telephone queries. In her role as Parish Centres A5515tant Jenny Crane provides practical sUPPOrt, ensuring our premises are clean and welcoming. Lynn Lee is our Baptism Co-ordinator, supported by a Baptism Team. The welcome desk at Holy Trinity parish centre is ably staffed by a team of volunteers, and many other volunteers are involved in the day to day running and activities of our churches. We are grateful to them all. 6. Fabric Report Holy Trinlty Church As mentioned in the last Annual Report, most of the refurbishment of Holy Trinity Church wa5 completed in 2022, but during the past year we have done a few smaller works such as adding leather sea15 to the west door and completing the font cover - for which we offer our gratitude to Nicola and Trevor. The redundant items have been sold, except for the recovered floor tile5. The minor snagging works have been completed and we hope soon to have sorted out the remaining issues with the heating controls. A stone plaque commemorating this refurbishment has been made and will be installed soon. The more urgent work noted in the latest Quinquennial Report has been done, we are grateful to the many volunteers who helped, but of course they could not do all, for example we called in specialists to mend the leaks in the roofs. A giant poppy was made for Remenbrance, using the knitted poppies from the centennial celebration. We are waiting for further information before we can make decisions on two repairs: the metal support strop5 for the weathervane and the second stage lift for the AV screen. As ever we are grateful to the Gardening Group and 'Bodge', noting that they would welcome further helpers lo their numbers. Of course we continue to acknowledge the Maintenan work in the churchyard done by the District Council. Parlsh Centre We continue to provide high quality accommodation both for our own Church groups and for others from our community. For the most part these groups stay with us and provide a useful income strearn which has increased substantially this year. Even though we have lost a few regular bookings, we have gained others, e.g. we were pleased to welcome Wyburns School in the emergency caused by the presence of RAAC in their own buildings. We now restrict regular bookings in the Parish Centre on Saturdays, in favour of Church events. We get a Igt of single boc)kings which mostly pass without problems, but unfortunately one group failed signally to observe the conditions they had signed up to. As part of the PCCS enhanced safeguarding policy, we have emphasised the role we require from all users of our facilities. Recognising the current economic pressures, we have not increased the fees for regular users and charities but have done so by 5010 for single use as these usually require more work from us. Page 8 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment, we ran a First Aid Course for the volunteers whose certification had lapsed. We also are grateful to Sallie Falvey who conducted a thorough survey of our Acce55ibility for All,. this is still being worked on by the PCC and its Working Groups. but many of the issues have already been addressed. We are up to date in our responses to the Quinquennial Inspections, including a review of our maintenance schedules. There are many items that get regular maintenance, mostly from our own 'Bodge' group but others e.g. the safety systems and the tower clock require more specialist skills. We will shortly be adding a fire alarm beacon in the vestry and another one in the HT Main Hall. The Main Hall floor and boxes were professionally refurbished. Unfortunately, in spite of much effort, we were unable to get rectification of the substandard work on the doors from the car park to the Main Hall. It appears that the company involved is being liquidated. But we are grateful that adjustments by a skilled volunteer have improved the situation. We have replaced the computers for our office and for St Michaels. Other replacements include the three nearly new projectors, ferules on the folding chairs, and the coffee machine (using a grant). We keep a watching brief on our carbon use eg, (following our policy) when the lights in the office failed we replaced them with LCD fixtures. Early in 2024 we will meet the new Diocesan Environmental Officer. We have been trying for some time to improve the efficiency ofour heating system for the Parish Cenlre, we think we are getting nearer. We must thank Jenny, Janet and Anita for their work in keeping things going so well, and particularly we thank Sylvia who has stood down from her role as our Catering Manager. st Michaels Church The quinquennial work is up to date, done mainly by volunteers In their own time - in view of what was needed, this seemed to work better than holding a Work Day as originally planned. The storage sheds were no longer watertight and not suitable for storing large toys etc and have been replaced. Some volunteers had offered to redecorate the Annex and Obiya Room in the week after Christmas, but unfortunately, they were ill and now expect to do the work at Half Term. We have replaced the main chairs in the church with new folding chairs, which stack onto a specially designed trolly. There needed to be several repairs to keep the toilets serviceable. Using a 500/0 grant we now have a defibrillator on thi5 Slte which is available to the community if they call the Emergency Services. as well as to the users of our premises. We have replaced the vestry safe. Following the national scare, and with the support of our architect, we condurted a visual survey for the presence of RAAC; we are happy to say none was observed. We are still monitoring the cracks in the walls. 7. Approval The annual report was approved by the PCC on 15 April 2023 and signed on its behalf by: {Original copy signed) The Revd. Glen Mansfield Gordon Simmonds Team Rector Vice Chair Page 9 of 22
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Parochlal Church Council of Rayleigh I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial staternent the Parochial Church Council of Rayleigh ('the charity,) for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes. This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have fomied. Responsibilities and basls of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Cthe Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the eviden that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the flnancial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit go beyond the limited aUrance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently, l express no opinion as to whether the financial Statements present a 'true and fairf view and my report is limited to those specific matter5 Set out in the independent examiner's statement. Independent examiner's statement Since the trust's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011. 1 confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ECAEW, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in onnection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or the financial statements do not accord with those records; or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charitles (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connettion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. (Original copy signed) Stuart Harrison Venthams Limited Millhouse 32-38 East Street Rochford, SS4 IDB Oate.. 21 April 2024 Page 10 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrtvrriES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestrkted ReStted fund5 Total 2023 Total 2022 Incomlng resources Voluntary hcome Church actr(S Act$Ve$ for generatng ndS Investment income Other Total 265,998 110,656 31,168 297,166 110,656 373,742 97,723 4.415 837 837 377,491 31.168 408.659 475,880 Resources expended Expenditure on.. Church acbvttEs 230,149 14.648 244,797 855,309 Total 230,149 14.648 244,797 855,309 Net income/(expendlture) 147,342 16.520 163,862 (379,429) Transfers between funds li Net movement in funds 147.342 16,520 163,862 (379,429) Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought fofward Total funds carried foThvard 77.526 515,619 593,145 972,575 li 224.868 532,139 757.007 593,146 * AnasS of 2022 frJnd baiAnces 6 pro¥ed in Th)te 13 Page 11 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 Restrirted Unrestrltted income P4ote fvnds Total 2023 Total 2022 Fixed assets Tangibk assets 366,000 366,000 366.000 Total fixed assets 366,000 366,000 366,000 Current assets Debtor5 11,151 239.002 11,151 419,789 16,851 222,092 Cash in bank and in hand 180,787 Total current assets 250.153 180,787 430,940 238,943 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year io 25,284 14,648 39,932 11,798 Net assets 224,868 532,139 757,008 593,145 Represented by: Unrestrrted funds Restricted funds 224.868 224.868 532,139 77.526 515,619 532,139 Total funds 224,868 532,139 757,008 593,145 Ana sis of 2022 fund bakinces is rovKled note 14 The Financial Statements and notes on pages 12-21were approved by the PCC on 15 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by: (Original copy signed) Lalini Hiranthi Fernando BA FCA Treasurer Gordon Simmonds Vlce Chalr The notes on pages 14-21form part of these financial statements. Page 12 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEwrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Basis of Preparatlon Basis of Accounting The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS. and with the Regulations'"true and fairf view provisions, together in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practi as amended for bulletin l & 2 applicable to charities preparing their occounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Second Edition), and the Financial Reportin9 Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Eland (FRS 1021 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from l January 2019. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include all transactÈons. assets and liabilities for which the PCC 15 responsible in law. They do not inclLJde the accounts of church gfoLEPS that owe their rnain affiliatr.on to another bodyi nor those that are an informal gathering of church members. The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterfing which is the functional tuency. Monetary amounts in these financial statements a rounded to the nearest £. Going concern The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties aboyt the PCC'S ability to continue its activities and accordingly these financial statements have been prepared as a going concem. Accountlng Pollcles Incoming resources a. Incoming sOUrceS are included in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 when the PCC is entitled to the benefit of the resources, the inftow of economic benefit is probable and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. b. Gift aid receivable is included in incorne when there is a valid declaration from the donor, is included in the period to which the relevant donation is received and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the donation. Voluntary income which is collected on behalf of other charities is not included as PCC income. Legacses are recognised on a case-by-case basis following the grantr.ng of probate when the administrator/executor of the estate has communicated in wrib.ng both the amount and settlement date. Grants and specific donations are recognised in the SOFA when all criteria for their award has been satisfied. Income from charitable activities 15 gross of associated costs. g. Income from the use of premises and facilities is recognised whert due. h. Fees from weddings and funerals only represents a part of the total fee to which the PCC 15 entitled and does not include any fees payable to other parties. Investment income is recognised when received. Page 13 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Resources expended Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive oblKJab"on and settlement is probable and quantr'fiable. Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the PCC'S objects. These are retognised when an award has been made and all uiteria for the grant to be disbursed have been met. Governance costs indude costs of the independent examination of finanaal statements. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefId property is not included in the financial statements in accordance with s.10(2) of the Charities Art 2011. Movable church furnishings held by the Team 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 on provision of reasonable notice. All expenditure on church fumishings is written off when incurred. Buildings consisting of the Parish Centre complex at Holy Trinity Church and the Annexe at st. Michael's Church are included at cost. Equipment used in the church buildings and complexes are written off on acquisition. Debtors Debtors are stated at amounts due and subsequently at cash or other consideration dtje. Other debtors include prepayments which are stated at the amount of ppaid expenditure at balance sheet date. Creditors Creditors are included at amounts due at settlement. Funds Restricted funds represent (a} income from trusts or endowments whith may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in terms of the trust or bequest, and (b) donations or grants received for a specific purpose or invited by the PCC for a specific purpose. The fvnd5 may only be expended on the specific purpose for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest Separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest Is apporboned to indiwdual funds on an average balan basis. Unrestricted fvnds are general funds which can be used for the charitable activities of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Page 14 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ATEmENTs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3. Income UTwe5tricted Restricted funds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Note oluntary Income Planned glvlrYJ Loose plate Co1Ctn5 one.off grfts Tax recoverab on grt a LegacEs Grants ' 103.570 10.503 11,805 24,706 110.813 3.040 3,280 106,850 10,503 12,745 25.560 110,813 5,924 23,000 1,77L 297,166 117.838 11.187 41.445 27,458 5.000 75,714 95.100 940 854 2,884 23,000 210 Friends of HO Trinty Church Other Total 1,561 265,998 31,168 373,742 Church activities Cake, cuppa, chat Bookstall sales 2.728 1.999 97,406 8,039 485 2,728 1,999 97,406 8,039 485 706 2.316 90.147 4,448 106 Church hall ttIng5 Fees for wedding5 and fvnera Other Total 110656 110 656 97,723 nvestment income Interest & investment gans Total 837 837 837 837 2023 2022 * Grants reI¥¢d. CMeh75ford DBF: Eneryy grant Department for cure, Medk? & Sport: Lsted Places of Worshp Scheme Total 3,040 2,884 5,924 75,014 75,014 Page 15 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 4. Expenditure Llnrestrided Restrirted Note fvnds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Church artivities Min&stry Parish share 98,740 733 98,740 733 150,023 173 CrgY & staff expense5 Missw)n & training 225 99.473 99,473 150,421 Missionary & tharitable givw Giving to & churches 15.400 15,400 16,105 15.400 15,400 16,105 staff costs Admin6tratK)n & maintenance 21.078 9.295 21,078 9,295 19,564 M6sbn & Min¢stry 30,373 30,373 19,564 Church property costs ut11leS 27.227 s5? 1,515 13,439 32 27,227 5,857 1,515 28,087 32 18,533 5,994 837 tnsurance Cleaning Maintenance & repair5 Churchyard Other general support costs 14,648 622,184 1.296 7,921 656,765 48,070 14,648 62,718 Churth life & outreath Bookstall 1,029 5,514 1,029 5,514 1,450 4,763 754 Upkeep of servtes Other 6,543 6,543 6,967 Administration Phone 931 931 679 Statlonery & photocopying Other 1.981 23.778 26.690 1,981 23,778 26,690 908 1,587 Gtsvernan costs Independent examinevs fee 16 3.60Q 3.600 3,600 3,600 3,900 3,900 Total 230,149 14,648 244,797 855,309 Page 16 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ATEmENTs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 S. Staff costs Total 2022 2023 Salams & wages Soctsl securty Pens costs Total 28.616 1.236 1.669 31.52 28.616 19,307 1,236 E.669 31,52D 257 19,564 During the year PCC ernpbyed average 2 staff12022= 2 Staff) arKI at 31 DeCeir 2023 had 3 pa staff (31 ember 2022.. 2 staff) S}cl securty costs were £1,236. tFErE werE 2022 due to ihe Natvnal ttLsur6rKE emrknymert al)Wae. PCC 15 a partKipatiny ernpfv)yer in the Church of Eng1 persn5 Prt)ard Per6Dn &ithr, a contthuttin schÈme, to discharge ts tsbtyt}n for pen$Tr ene. No empbype iecL4ved remurEration of tnorÈ than £60,000 (2022= NI) 6. Mission and charitable giving Total 2023 Total 2022 Unrtstri¢t¢d Fund:_ to mission & thurthes Bar'n. B Church Mtsson Socety Church Pastoral AVJ SocEty EggÈx CrgY Charty CoryK>ration HoOr Open Doots St Mhae, Obiy? Fnends of V6ion School Teen Chalènge 924 966 2.416 2,577 966 966 966 3,141 3,141 966 2.310 2,464 924 924 924 3,003 3,003 924 15,400 I6.105 No grants were dlsbur5ed from the PF FU ffl 2023 (2022- NI)- Page 17 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 7 . Tanglbl¢ Flx•d As$4ts 20 FreelKkl 2022 FrEehDbJ Total buikkn Talal Cost At l Janujry Add'on5 Revaluatw)ns 366.OQO 366MOQ 366,OOD 366.000 At 31 ernr 366,000 366,OOC 366,000 366,000 Depre(Atn and inpairmért At i January sposak aPralln rmpairmqllt At 31 DecemL*r Net boak valu At l Jaury 366 000 366.000 366.DOO 366.000 At 31 Deternr 366,000 566.ODO 366.000 366.000 FIx6¥J assqts complse thp oryinal c05tof bulbj15 in tha Parth Contrecornpkn at Fk)ty Trnty thutrrh and thÈ al St Mtha8fs Chuh. 8. Debtors Total 2023 Total 2022 Tax recDverable on GtFt AKI Hall fees recevable TDtal 4,133 7,019 tl,152 4,277 12,574 16.851 Pège 18 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL srATEmErS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 9. Cash at bank & in hand Total 2023 Total 2022 furrfls funds Barclay5 Bank current account Uoyds Jank - Fees Account CCLA Church of Ergland Deposit FurKI 205,3D4 33.698 3,950 209,254 33,698 176,837 170,355 25,734 26,004 176,837 T¢>tal 239 OD2 180,787 419 789 222 093 10. Creditors & Accruals Total 2023 Total 2022 Payrol Accrua Provision for eXp.0a[ items Refurbshment Agency payments Total 2,215 6,994 13,974 14,648 2,102 39,933 1,659 7,725 2,414 Ll,798 11. Analysis of Funds l Janry IncoMM¥J Resourc 2023 resoMrc8s expended Transfers 31 December 2023 Unrestrthd: GeJtal FurKI 77,526 377.491 (230.1491 224,868 fteIrted Fthids Assets 366,000 366DOO 12,186 40,320 1.792 43,500 62,092 6,250 Holy Trinty Fabr Hoty Trinty Minstry st. Michae15 Ministry Youth & ChibJn'S worker PF Funi5 Outreach 26.834 (14,6481 40.320 1,792 39.166 62,092 6,250 4.334 515.619 31.168 114.6481 532.139 12. Related party trnnsactlons None of the trustees have been pahl any remuneratDn or received any be for servihg as trustees. The Kevd. Mikn Bennett ts em ployed by the PCC as Pk)neer Mmster and 15 remunerated ri that capacty. Expenses wKurred on beha of the PCC have been re-imlxjtsed to trustees. There were no other lated party transartiors the year that require discbsure other than gwing from rneMbe ofthe PCC. The Revd. Glen Mansfld and GDrdon Simmonds are tnjstees of The Friends of Holy Trinity. RaYh (registered charity no. 1069853). Durrtyj the year£23,000 {2022 - £95.100) was recerved from The FrEnds of Hoty Triny Church, Rayleigh. Page 19 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 U•re$ttel Restrrted Emdowmewt fund5 funts Total 2022 13. 2022 Statwnent of Financial Artivitlas Inc<•ming resourc Vobjnlary Irorne Church actN tS Act1vttS fo r generatln9 Investm enl income other 154.132 97.7 23 3,230 219,610 37 3.742 97,7 23 4,4L5 1,185 Total income 255 085 220 795 475880 Resources expended Church actN itS 234.081 234.081 621,228 621,228 855,309 855,309 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) bdore investment gains 21.004 (400,433) (379,4 291 Investment gains Transfers between funds 8.631) 23,588 14,957) Net movement in funds Il373 376,845 14.957). (379,429) Raconciliation of funds: Tota I fund5 brought forwa rd 65.153 892,465 14.957 972.575 Total funds carriod foattl 77,526 515,620 593 146 Page 20 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Restrirted funds funts Total 2022 14. 2022 Balance Sheet by Fund Flxed assets Tangible assets 366,000 366,000 Inyestments Total fixed assets 366 000 Current assets Debtor5 16.851 16,851 Investments Cash In bank and In hand 72,473 L49.619 222.092 Total current assets 149 619 238,943 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 11,798 11,798 Net assets 515 619 593 146 Represented by: Unrestricted funds 77,526 77,526 Aestricted funds 515,619 515,619 Endowment funds Total funds 515.619 593,146 Page 21 of 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ATEmENTs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 15. Independent examiner's fees Total 2023 Total 2022 Accrued fee Total 3,600 3,600 3,9 00 3,g DO 16. Capltal commitments The internal fUrbI5hMent of Holy Trinity Church, Rayleigh was completed in 2022 and the PCC of Rayleigh has a contractual commitment for building works. At 31 December 2023, capital commitments of £14,648 (including VAT of £2,441) are accrued pending completion of bullding works by the contractor, Universal Stone. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport May re- imburse 97.5Wo of VAT payable however this amount has not been recognized in these financial statements. Page 22 of 22