,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 - R￿IStered 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
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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
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Ann loll
Chris Parker
Wa
ne Prankard
Robert Robinson
Gordon Simmonds
Rachel Smith
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St Led
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 a￿Urance 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
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrtvrriES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestrkted ReSt￿ted
fund5
Total
2023
Total
2022
Incomlng resources
Voluntary hcome
Church act￿r(￿S
Act$V￿e$ 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
* Ana￿sS of 2022 frJnd baiAnces 6 pro¥￿ed in Th)te 13
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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.
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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 E￿land (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 tu￿ency. 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.
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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 benefI￿d 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 p￿paid 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.
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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 Co1￿Ct￿￿n5
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 re￿I¥¢d.
CMeh75ford DBF: Eneryy grant
Department for cu￿￿re, Medk? & Sport: Lsted Places of Worshp Scheme
Total
3,040
2,884
5,924
75,014
75,014
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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
C￿rgY & 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
ut11￿leS
27.227
s￿5?
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
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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 DeCe￿i￿r 2023 had 3 pa￿ staff (31 ￿ember 2022.. 2 staff)
S}c￿l securty costs were £1,236. tFErE werE 2022 due to ihe Natvnal ttLsur6rKE emrknymert al)Wa￿e.
PCC 15 a partKipatiny ernpfv)yer in the Church of Eng￿￿1 pers￿n5 Prt)ard Per6Dn &ithr, a contthuttin
schÈme, to discharge ts tsbtyt￿}n for pen$￿Tr en￿￿￿e￿.
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 C￿rgY Charty CoryK>ration
Ho￿￿Or￿
Open Doots
St M￿hae￿, 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)-
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
7 . Tanglbl¢ Flx•d As$4ts
20
FreelK*kl
2022
FrEehDbJ
Total
buikkn
Talal
Cost
At l Janujry
Add￿'on5
Revaluatw)ns
366.OQO
366MOQ
366,OOD
366.000
At 31 ￿ern￿r
366,000
366,OOC*
366,000
366,000
Depre(At￿n and inpairmért
At i January
sposak
aPr￿all￿n
rmpairmqllt
At 31 DecemL*r
Net boak valu
At l Ja￿u￿ry
366 000
366.000
366.DOO
366.000
At 31 Detern￿r
366,000
566.ODO
366.000
366.000
FIx6¥J assqts complse thp oryinal c05tof bulbj1￿5 in tha Parth Contrecornpkn at Fk)ty Trnty thutrrh and thÈ al St Mtha8fs Chu￿h.
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
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL srATEmE￿rS
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 eX￿p￿.0￿a[ 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 Jan￿ry IncoMM¥J Resourc
2023 resoMrc8s expended Transfers
31 December
2023
Unrestrthd: GeJ*tal FurKI
77,526
377.491
(230.1491
224,868
fte￿Irted 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 & ChibJ￿n'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 Mansf*ld and GDrdon Simmonds are tnjstees of The Friends of Holy Trinity. RaY￿￿h (registered
charity no. 1069853). Durrtyj the year£23,000 {2022 - £95.100) was recerved from The FrEnds of Hoty Trin￿y
Church, Rayleigh.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF RAYLEIGH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmE￿s
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
U•re$t￿tel Restrrted Emdowmewt
fund5
funts
Total
2022
13. 2022 Statwnent of Financial Artivitlas
Inc<•ming resourc
Vobjnlary Ir￿orne
Church actN t￿S
Act1vtt￿S 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 it￿S
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 fo￿attl
77,526
515,620
593 146
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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
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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.
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