Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial
Church Council of St Alkmund's Church
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For the year ended 31 December 2024
Ch8rity r8gistr8tion number.. 1129900
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DIOCESE OF
LICHFIELD
Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad
The Parochial Church Council of St Alkmund's Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31$t December 2024
Charity registration numbor.. l 129900
Objectives and Activities
The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The
Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the
Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the
Ecclesiastical Parish ofStAlkmund's, Whitchurch: it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church
(pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiaslical Parish. and
that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by-
Providing facilities for public worship. pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both
for its members and for anyone who wishes lo benelit from what the Church offers., and
Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their Communities, to the
benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
Achievements and Performance
See elsewhere for all the mid-week activities and the ways in which the St Alkmund's community
fulfils its remit for worship, pastoral care, outreach, community service and civic involvement.
There are usually two services each Sunday, with the addition of an 8am service on the first Sunday
of each month.
All who live in the town have a right to the occasion81 offices. In 2024 there were 7 weddings and 20
baptisms. There were 32 funerals in church followed by burial or cremation land 10 cremations only).
Financial Revlew Melanie Williams - Treasurer
The arrival of Rev Chris Precious as the new Rector of St Alkmund's Church, along with his
trainee curate Rev Pippa White in March was welcomed. The IDS fund was helpful in
decoration costs of the Rectory (£3,200) and utility bills revealed a slight overcharge that
was eventually resolved. At the APCM, I gave notice that I wished to resign from post and at the
time of writing we are in the process of recruiting someone. This will be a paid position as there has
not been any interest from volunteers. With this in mind, I have tried to promote Giving Direct- the
most efficient system (for the Treasurer) for regular giving, administered on our behalf by Lichtield
Diocese Board of Finance who claim Gift Aid on a monthly basis. There has been an increase in the
number of donors from 8 in August to 17 in December. I would like to extend my thanks to all who
have made the move to this method or have been prompted to start giving regularly in this way. The
most significant single expenditure item was the CCTV system upgrade which was completed at a
cost of £5,410. James Kellas, our Music Director, started Fridays@One organ & piano recitals in
December 2023 and they continue to entertain audiences outside our traditional congregation.
Income from donations from these is £2,201, expenditure £788 and a brought forward balance
(transfer of income from James Kellas, first recital in December 2023) means these have generated
so far a closing balance of £1,516. A generous legacy of £20,000 from a devoted parishioner was
much appreciated. Total surplus for the year was £20,996, of which £2,187 was unrestricted.
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Reserves Policy
It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance in the bank accounts of at least three months,
unrestricted payments plus £10,000 for Restricted General expenditure. The purpose ofthe
policy is to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. Total unrestricted
expenditure was £145,013 in 2024, so 3 months equates to £36,253 (2023: £36,989), plus £10,000
is £46,253. The balance in the bank accounts at the year*nd was £76,309 (2023..
£55,762> which covers the required contingency.
Safeguarding
The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy
Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding
children and vulnerable adults).
Review of the Year
Church Wardens Reports - John Stokes & Sheila Chase
A very busy year following some minor works regarding reordering in hand with architects.
Grand Piano loaned to us by VVhitchurGh Stown Council due to civic Centre being closed.
New photocopier installed (on lease).
Outstandin
Some minor items and the accessible toilet, a faculty sent in to put in r8ar porGh instead of the
vestry. Sorne tarmac work to entrance - work in hand. Some work to front pillars etc- work in hand.
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PAT testing carried out on all electrical appliances.
All fire extinguishers serviced and renewed where necessary,
Roof alarm serviced.
Security alarm serviced.
Fire alami serviced.
Gutters maintenance carried out by Mr Simon Dudleston.
The church organ and piano underwent its regular tuning and servicing during the year.
Old graveyard - grass cut and strimmed.
Memorial Gardens - strimmed and maintained
Rectory Garden - lawns mowed by SP mowing.
All grave5 underwent the annual safety check.
Various signs under Health and Safety ereded where appropriate around the church and
grounds.
Bridgewaler streets properties - The management of these two apartments is carried out by
Barbers Estate Agents.
Fire alarms tested weekly by John Stokes and Alison Dunne.
Repairs to the boiler and seNiced.
Safeguarding - Meriel Edge
The PCC has complied with the duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy
Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to the House of Bishop's guidance on
safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsl- Safeguarding is of immense importance in StAlkmund's
Church. It features as an agenda ilem at every PCC meeting. In the past. Safeguarding policy and
procedurès are reviewed annually at the January meeting. Moving forward, periodic reviews will also
take place during the year. Photographs and contact details of Mrs Meriel Edge, Incumbent Reverend
Chris Precious and Curate Miss Pippa White are displayed in the Church porch should anyone wish
to make contact.
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The following groupslpeople undergo training and adhere to the safeguarding policy-
Ineumbent, Churchwardens and Deputy Churchwardens, Tlme Together leaders and team,
Bell Ringers, Baptism welcomers, Bible Study, Choir leaders, Homes Communion Teams,
Residential Homes leam, Junior Church, Prayers for Healing, Bubble Church leaders,
Pastoral visitors and Transport. DBS documenlation is continually reviewed, and persons ar8
contacted who need to updatelrefresh their DBS or Safeguarding training. Alison Dunne and Meriel
Edge have supported people in achieving this. The required number of people have completed their
leadership safeguaiding training which involves two meetings and additional written work.
Safeguarding is at the centre of our faith, in our practice. in our worship, in our praying, and in our
believing. In other words, safeguarding is an integral to Ihe very DNA of the Church rather than an
appendage, with good safeguarding behaviours flowing naturally and intuitively. Theology, by which
we simply mean clear thinking about God and the faith we
share, has been interwoven into all our learning and thg development pathways. As IICSA
identified, Ihis requires a significant shrft in the Church's culture as a whole system
approach. Safeguarding support everyone in developing and maintsining the necessary
values, beliefs, knowledge, and skills to safeguard and protect children, young people, and
vulnerable adults as outlined in the 'Promoting a Safer Church. House of Bishops policy
statement {2017). Copies of this Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework 2021-
2024 are available on request. Safeguarding meetings take place as and when required. The
Churchwardens and Safeguarding Officer discuss relevant matters as and when needed.
Considerations tak& place and solutions are reached. Resl assured, the Safeguarding team take thelr
roles very seriously and act to the very best of their ability to keep the church and everyone in it as
safe as possible.
Electoral Roll - Paul Williamson
At the 2024 APCM 146 names were on the list and 12 of those lived outside the Parish. My thanks
to Alison for her support.
PCC Secretary- Elaine Bucknell
At the beginning of 2024 it was busy with meetings involving the building
Contractors and the Archilect, in relation to outstanding issues with the re-ordering
work. Rev Chris Precious joined us on 10th March and took over that responsibility
(much to my reliefj and is Continuing the battle to get approval foi the Accessible
Toilet. The Annual Parish Meetings were delayed due to problems getting th& year
end accounts approved, eventually taking place on 19th May. At thls meeting four
of the five Deputy Churchwardens resigned, David Fisher, Pauline Green, John
Castledine and Tom Rylands, with only one remaining on the PCC. Steve White
unfortunately had to resign from the PCC later in the year due to health issues.
On a positive note, three new members have joined, Sarah Radford, Irenè Daldry and
Lynne Bowden, bringing us back to a total of 16. At a later meeting the role of
Deputy Warden was changed to Worship Assistant, but the duties remain the same.
Two members of the congregation are being trained to join Paul and myself in
fulfilling this role. The problem of people using the Church Car Park on non-church
business is on-going with several persistent offenders. We continue to be represented in Churches
Together. Christian Aid, Friends of St Alkmund's, Time Together, Whitchurch Fairtrade Group,
Whitchurch Relief in Need and the Higginson's Charities.
Bargates Hall- Sheila Chase
Bargates Hall continues to flourish with new bookings, though we are very sad to lose the Guides
and Brownies, due to having no helpers to run the activities. A few of the bookings came due to the
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closure ofthe Civic Centre, though others that are with us, enjoy the atmosphere that the Hall
affords them. Maintenance is an ongoing issue, that is dealt with as and when n required, by Simon
Dudleston and his team, always a pleasant gentleman and easy to work with. We have had to
replaoe the rear door out to the playground as that had become rotten along the bottom and water
was constantly coming into the hallway.
All electrical appliances are PAT tested, and if found up to be faulty they are replaced.
Alarm system is tested weekly, by John and myself, any issues are reported to ADTwho respond
quickly, annual seNices are booked in for April of each year.
All safely certificates are in place on the notice boards in the hall way and the rooms, ie .
Fire Safety Certificates, Insurance Certificates, and Assembly points in the event of a fire.
My contact details are also available for anyone to contact me if they encounter any problems.
Churches Together in Whitchurch - Cella Churchill
Our 2024 Churches TogetheT events started in January with a Christian Unty service hosted by St
Georges. With the start of Lent in February there were shared Lent lunches each week with
donations for Christian Aid. There was also a Christian Film "Undaunted" shown using St John
Talbot School projection facilitie5 and open to all in the community. The Maundy Thursday SeNice
was led by the Beacon Church and a Walk of Christian Witness took place on Good Friday led by St
Johns. The Christian Aid Service in May was hosted by St Johns church using the materials made
available by Christian Aid nationally. Pre *lection hustings in June were held in St Johns and
hosted by Churches Together and chaired by Rev Chris Precious. The AGM took place in July
followed by speakers Dr Isabel Carter and Moira Matthews from South Shropshire who gave a
challenging talk entitled 'What does climate change mean for Christians and what can we do about
it?" Beacon church hosted this event.
As part of the Blackberry Fair Churche5 Together were invited to contribute to the Theme of, Unity
through love Peace and Hope" and a range of lovely adivities on this theme took place in all four
churches. There was a Churches Together coffee moming in October in the Market Hall providing a
small fund to cover the cost of the hire of a Lent film
Remembrance Day included remembrance al the Cenotaph and a special Civic Service at St
Alkmund's with a good turnout of uniformed groups for this significant occasion. A further
collaboration took place with Churches Together and the organisers of the Blackberry Fair and
there was a "High Street Advent Calendar Event" with the churches depicting the biblical meaning
of Christmas. A quiet rellective Advent Churches together seTvice was hosted by St Georges as an
antidote to the business of domestic Christmas preparation A Churches Together Christmas card
was designed, printed and should have been distributed to all residential addresses in Whitchurch.
Unfortunately, the distribution by the Royal Mail was incomplete and Churches Together offer
apologies for this. Important activities in the town continue to be undertaken ecumenically and they
include-. Fair Trade, Christian Aid, The Food Bank, Time Together, The Hospital Chaplaincy, The
Bible Society and Action on Climate Change Churches Together has had a busy year with several
new events in the calendar all of which have been well supported by the four churches comprising
Whitchurch Churches together St Alkmund's, St George's, St John's and The Beacon Church.
Foundation Governors Whitchurch Church of England Federation- Jane Rylands
In January 2024 Sarah Camacho became Principal of the Whitchurch Federation which
comprises the Infants and the Juniors. Rev Chris has become a Foundation Governor, l am
the other. Bolh Rev Chris and Rev Pippa take regular school worship sessions (as does the
Methodist Church's Children's Worker) and have found many other ways to contribute to
school life and particularly the aspects which relate to the Church of England foundation and
our own church links with them. In May the Junior School had a Church School inspection
(SIAMS) and received a very encouraging and affirming report. In the summer the Federation
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was awarded the status of Growing Faith Leaming Hub, part of a national initiative wilh
funding for two years so I look forward to reporting on the fruits of that next yearl
Whltchurch Junior C of E Academy Experience Days - Wendy Darter
We were delighted to welcome the student5 of the Junior Academy for four Experience Days
this year, The Y5 came at Easter, the Y6 at Pentecost, Y3 at Harvest and the Y4 at Christmas.
Each class comes for half a day and learns about five different aspects of the festival, in small
groups led by volunteers. The class then gather in the chancel for a concluding session. We have
been pleased to be led by Rev Chris, with the help of a great bunch of volunteers including Rev
Pippa. Once again, we have had volunteers from St George's, Ihe Beacon Church and retired
clergy in addition to those from St Alkmund's congregation. We would always be h8PPy to have
more volunteers. We all enjoy these sessions, and they are well received by the students, who
respond with ideas and questions. Vve hope that what they havè learned and discussed will in some
way shape their future attitudes and that they feel God's presence while they are in church.
Junlor Churchlsermon Slot- Jane Rylands
Meriel, Jane and Wendy continued to offer a Junior Church session on all bul the first
Sunday in term time supported by a small group of assistants. It is always interesting from a
leader's perspective to focus on one element of the weekly readings to share and think
about with our young people. Our young people seem to enjoy the challenges we give them
thankfully they do come back for morel
Reader's Report- Jane Rylands
It's been fun to be part of our new rninistry team, also a blessing that with Tom's illness there
has not been a pressure to be available. After a couple of months of doing very liltle for the
Benefice, I have found much comfort from being involved again and am beyond grateful for
the prayers and support that you have given Tom and me.
Deanery Report- Pauline Stokes
St. Alkmund's Re
resentatives
Elected Lay Members of the Deanery Synod..
John Stokes
Pauline Stokes
Sleve White
Clergy Membèrs oflhe Deanery Synod..
Revd. Chris Precious
Revd. Pippa White
Revd. Sue Amislrong
The annual Deanery Eucharist Service forAscension Day took place at St. Peter & St. Paul's Church,
Wem, in May. and was attended by St. Alkmund's represent8tives. All parishes are invited to attend.
Deanery Me@tings also took pla￿ in Wem in March, Market Drayton in July, and Bargates Hall, in
October.- Topics for discussion included "Shaping for Mission - Come follow Christ in the footsteps
of St. Chad" Each parish was invited to be purposeful about evangelism in our communities, and
we each chose 3 of the 9 goals which we felt most closely fitted with current priorities and activities
within our parishes. Then, we were asked to consider which of the 3 of the 9 goals would we find
most challenging, and what small steps could we take towards overcoming those challenges, and
what support might help us?
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At the Meeting held in Whitchurch following on from the previous meeting, representatives were
invited to talk about one thing that was going well in their parish, and one thing that parishes were
worried about. Representatives then had the opportunity lo share their Concerns.
Tlme Together Report- Wendy Dartor
In 2024 we were saddened by the deaths of of our longest serving volunteers, Pauline Green
and Marianne Hughes. They both played important roles and are very much missed.
Working in partnership with AgeUK the purpose of th& Tim8 Together group is lo provide social,
spiritual, physical and emotional support for those with Memory Loss or Dementia and their family
members or carers. The group continue to meet twi￿ a month on Wednesday afternoons when we
enjoy a range of activities and entertainments. Boccia is a favourite, though the floor at Bargates is a
challenge, being very uneven. We play games, have discussions and share memories. We have lots
of fun with singing and are amazed at how our friends remember words. We also devour quite a lot of
cake and biscuits along with tea and coffee, and twice a year have parties with even more treats. The
great team of volunteers all enjoy our sessions as much as those we sewe. Donations from grateful
participants and from community organisations allow us to provide a full and varied programme.
Pastoral Care Group Report- Jill Wallace
Communion at Home ... for those unable to attend services in Church Revd Chris and a few of us
are happy to bring Communion to your homes if you would let Revd Chris know or Alison in the
Church Offi￿.
Vlsiting . Any who would value a visit when ill or unable to attend church there is Ihe pastoral
team who will gladly visit as required. There is a box under the Prayer Board for you to put in any
names and addresses of any who would wish this or phone Alison in the Church Office.
Streaming Servloes .
How thankful we are to John Stokes and Mel Williams for working the
sound system lo enable this to happen, and Alison Dunne puts the link in the Pew Sheets to allow
anyone at home to watch most of our regular services.
The Prayer Board . This is used by many who visit the Church as well as our own members and
prayer requests can be left at any time. They are remembered at the Sunday services and also in
Ihe Fauls, Tilstock and Whitchurch Prayer Link that is sent to any who would like it by Judy
Bellingham.
Bible Reading Notes .
For those who would like to share in reading daily notes to help us to
deepen our love for Jesus. there are regular notes available, samples at the back of church, so just
let Jlll Wallace know rfyou would like any ofthese
if we send for them as a group, we have free
postagel
Music Report- James Kellas
It has been a busy and fruitful year for the music department liturgically as well as extra-liturgi¢ally.
The musical resources of the church with its beautiful organ and acoustic enable the choir and
organists to explore varied and rewarding repertoire within the services.
The organ tuner, Philip Cartright, has continued to do an excellentjob of maintaining the instrument
and the tuning has continljed to settle in more and more since he began his contract in 2023. Some
mechanical faults have also been seen to such as silent pipes and stiff piston levers. With the
Chappell piano having been moved from the civic centre in July 2024 and being sympathetically
restored by piano technician, Paul Pickering, and our own Dennis Edwards carpentry skills, we
have been enjoying bi-monthly concerts as part of a new recital series - Fridays@1. It has so far
proved popular with local classical music lovers, regularly attracting 30+ audience members
(sometimes as many as 80) and has brought more footfall into th6 church at the same time as
raising money for the music department. With the money raised by the recital series we have
purchased a lighter keyboard that one person can easily carry at choir practlC8 - although the large
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stage piano sounds clearer it was proving impractical to carry it from behind the organ. especially
now the civic centre piano is in the way. We have also put the money towards new hymns books
and payment for organists at services where I need to conduct. Liturgically we have added 2-3 new
mass settings to the 10am services.. the Nardone Mass, an Advenl Mass and the Macmillan
Mass. The Nardone is more challenging being rhythmically and melodically more mobile than the
Rizza and Inwood we have been accustomed to - for this reason I have limited it to 1-2 times a
month and I feel it provides a pleasing contrast. The Advent Mass is simple and effective and
similarly the Macmillan Kyrie was picked up recently quite easily by the choir and congregation,
both providing a more 501emn atmosphere for Advent and Lent.
The choir numbers are holding steady, and we have w81comed a few new members over the year.
Given some recent shuffling around we also now have two tenors and basses quite consistently for
evensong! Unfortunately, we sadly lost the wonderful Marianne.
The choir are to be fully commended and appreciated for their hard work and commilment which
keeps the wheels of the music department moving each week. We continue to meef on
Wednesday evenings for an hour to prepare for the Iwo Sunday s8Nices. These practices are
proportioned roughly 113 towards the morning service and 213 lowards evensong due to the
weighti8r repertoire for the evening. For the g Lessons & Carols in December Alison helped
produce an attractive service booklet which contributed to slightly more formal and special feel. The
choir prepared some challenging repertoire for several weeks in the run up and were boosted by
some local "extras" on the day, especially in the bass and tenor sections. Henry did a fabulous job
as organist on the day.
I want to finally take this opportunity to thank the various musicians who have Govered me on
various occasions when my full-time job as Lead Accompanist at Shrewsbury School has
overlapped with my responsibilities at st Alkmund's- principally Stewart, Sam, Angela and Helen. I
am extremely grateful to them all for their professionalism, enthusiasm and willingness to help on a
consistent basis. It has also been a pleasure working with Reverend Chris and Pippa throughout
year and we are fortunate they both are very supportive of the music department.
Church Office- Alison Dunne
The Church office continued to be busy throughout 2024, with the welcome addition of Rev Chris
and Rev Pippa joining us to enable me to resume to my normal duties of pewsheets, posters, rotas
etc. Throughout the year we saw many funerals, sadly many of whom were known personally to us.
Also. bookings for baptisms and weddings, and an increase in enquiries for the booking of the
church. With the introduction of the online LED system to enable all funerals, weddings and
baptisms to be recorded electronically, and providing the facility for enquiries to be made directly to
us via the St Alkmund's web51te. Our DBS and Safeguarding courses kept me busy with new
volunteers joining us and the ongoing renewals. Our live streaming of services has been received
well with numbers of people watching increasing throughout the year. The office continued to be
open from Monday to Friday from 9am-2pm throughout 2024.
Wednesday FTW Blble Study group - Jill Wallace
This past year we have mainly looked at the life of Jesus in Luke's Gospel with the help of
Tom Wrighys Study notes. However, some of us found it difficult to understand Tom's
questions, so have decided to mainly read the Bible passage chosen and discuss it, taking it in
tums to lead the group and discuss the Bible notes from our various translations. At present we are
looking at the shorter Epistl&s beginning with James. For the winter we have been meeting in the
Church Vestry (when there was no funeral or church function) for warmth but will continue in
Bargates once the warmer weather comesl How much we do miss Pol Green following her sudden
death just before Christmas. We welcome all who come and share in with us as we learn together
and discuss informally, enjoying a cup of tea and biscuit5 at the end.
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Flower Arrangers - Shella Chase
With Sue Fawcett stepping down as team leader, we were left with no one at the helm, so Rev
Chris and I, stepped in to keep the group together and up to date with various dates for displaying
their wonderful Greations, with the weekly rota on display in the FlowerVesty-
We always receive many compliments about how beautiful the flowers in St Alkmund's always look.
Especially the displays for Easter and Christmas, our Church comes alive with the scent and display
of seasonal colours. Well done great Teamwork.
Bell ringing - Malcolm Monie
Despite a severe shortage of our own ringers, we have managed to ring for most Sunday
moming setvices thanks to ongoing support from two members of the Malpas band: Chris
and Sarah. Our numbers have been further reduced by injury [Malcolm Airdl and ill-health Imikel. In
addition, Paul has had to pause his bell-ringing due to work and family commitments. On a more
positive note, we have welcomed a new learner to the band. Helene had just slarted to ring on
Sundays when winter approached, and she and her husband decamped to the Canary Islands. We
look forward to their return in the spring.
Practices have been held on most Thursday evenings. As well as thosè mentioned above,
we have frequently been joined by Peter and Ray from Ellesmere along with Guy from
Hanmer. We have also welcorned a number of visitors during the year and rung for several
weddings. The band is still very low on numbers, and we are actively recruiting both new and
experienced recruits. The Whitchurch Gossip kindly gave us a half page feature in the December
issue.
Baptisrn Welcome Group - Wendy Darter
We have had a steady flow of baptisms over the past year, led by Rev Chris and Rev Pippa,
who have both introduced new features to the service. We continue to visit the families at home so
that we volunteers can talk to the parents about the service and the promises they are going to
make. These meetings sometime5 take place in church, but we still talk about the Godparents and
their important role in nurturing the child as well as the practical aspects of the seNice.
Unfortunately, few families retum to church services, but it is good to greet them when we meet in
town and show them that they are remembered. Anyone who would like to volunteer to make home
visits or assist at baptism services please contact the church office.
Social Working Group
Easter Breakfast- We started our yearwith our Easter Breakfast in Bargates Hall, al which we offer
a full English, with toast, fruit juice and teal coffee, many thanks for all th8 hard work of the team
thal prepare this, those that came certainly enjoyed it.
Coffee Morning-we held our Coffee Morning in the Sports Hall, this year due to the closure of the
Civlc Centre, though Ihe morning started early forthe helpers, by mid-morning we were really busy
with over £500 being raised.
Parish Outing-we made our usual outing to Llandudno ,with so many wanting to join us ,we had to
have a large mini bus on hand to get everyone there, This was the first outing for Rev Chris, Laura
and family joined us ,on arrival many rnade their way for refreshments, the sun shone for us and
everyone enjoyed the visit, a Prize Draw was done on the relurn journey, thanks to Elaine and team
on coach ovie ,and Alison and team on coach two ,and to all who provided draw prizes. Harvest
Lunch was served in Bargates Hall, our menu consisted of Jacket potatoes with various fillings, and
various fruit crumbles offered as a dessert, along with the usual refreshments. Thanks to all helpers
and congregation that joined us.Christrnas Eve-This year we served light refreshments of teal
coffee, sausage rolls etc at the back of Church, due to all of our helpers involved with assisting at
both of our Crib SerVi￿S.ThiS takes us to the end of 2024. looking forward to seeing you all in 2025.
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After Servlce Refreshments - Dorothy Cartlidge & Wendy Darter
Throughout 2024 the refreshments team made good use of the new servery. We have
served coffee, tea and biscuits after morning service and after each Memorial service. We
also served mince pies after several December services as well as the Crib Festival.
We were able to add some new names to the rota allowing one team to stand back for the
winter months. We would be delighted lo have more volunteers to take a turn every six weeks orto
be on standby to cover a holiday or illness. Meanwhile we are very graleful to all our volunteers.
The Chlldren's Society - Rebecca Sims
As a church w& support the work of the Children's Society through individual collection boxes and
our annual Chrislingle service. Collection boxes are emptied on a yearly basis in September, or
sooner if requested. The total raised this yeaF was £1002.99. Thank you to everyone who
generou51y contributes in this way. Also, to the people who don't hold a box but like to make a
yearly donation instead. An additional £50 was also sent, which came from the sale of the
'Christmas tree hals,. Thank you to Doreen, Wendy and Sarah for the donation and all your hard
work. We held our annual Christingle service in December. The service was better supported this
year and a total of 78 Christingle oranges were given out. Children and adults alike made up their
own Christingles throughout the seNice, so everyone had a bag of materials to collect on their way
into church. Everyone seemed to enjoy this. Huge thanks to Rev Pippa who wore an inflatable
orange suit and becarne our'human Christingle, through the servicel Donations at the service
totalled £149.82.
The Chi5dren's society does wond2rful work supporting deprived children, especially helping
children in family trauma, runaways, refugees and child carers. A big thank you to everyone who
supports this very important work. The box collection is invaluable to what we contribute to the
society, so if you haven't got a box please do consider it. Just ask me if you would like any more
information on becoming a box holder. Many thanks to everyone.
Hospital Chaplaincy Team- Rov Pippa White
It has been a pleasure to lead the hospital chaplaincy team since March 2024, with the
ladies providing spiritual and pastoral support to Ihe patients and staff of WhitGhurGh
Community Hospital. Our team currently stands at three members, after the sad passing of
Pol Green in December 2024. The team is purely voluntary, wilh the hospital no longer
paying us for this service, and therefore there are no minimum contractual hours to fulfil.
Each volunteer usually visits the hospital for an afternoon per week, delivering spiritual and
pastoral care, prayer cards, holding crosses, or Holy Communion (reseNe bread and wine
kept in the chaplaincy locker at the hospital) when appropriale.
It was great fun to provide Christmas carolling around the hospital on the afternoon of the
18th December 2024- this replaced the Crib servi￿ previously held in the hospital and was an
ecurnenical affair. Together with Christmas cards for all patients and staff, and visiting on Christmas
Day, the hospital was very grateful for our seNices around Chri5tmastime and continues to thank us
for our work year-round. A5 our numbers of volunteers have become small, we are currently in the
process of recommending to the hospital six new candidates to join our team.. three people from St.
George's church, and three people from Ihe Beacon Church. The team meets every 4-6 weeks, to
support one another and to share stories. and any changes in COVID regulations.
Residential l Nurslng Homes, Servlces - Paullne Stokes
Each month, our small team visits Greenfields, and starting in the autumn we began to visit
Weston House once again after a break of two or three years, following Covid. We also visit
our friends in St. John's Park, too. Either the Rev. Chris our Rector, or Rev. Pippa takes the
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sèrvice, with Rev Pippa usually leading the littte service at Weston House, duly accompanied
by Freddie her dog, which goes down a treat with the residents at Weston House!
(I came acr055 a report written back in 2018, when we visited 5 Homes in Whitchurch in the same
week each month, but sadly Edgeley House & Court, and Cloverfields, are no longer in existence.)
However, we visit during the second week in each month- Weston House on a Wednesday
afternoon, and St. John's Park followed by Greenfields on Thursday mornings. We start our service
with a well-known hymn, continuing with a shortened Communion Service, during whiGh one of our
team will read, usually, part of Sunday's Gospel, followed by a short reflection by Rev. Chris or Rev.
Pippa. Following the distribution of Communion to the residents, we end our little service with
another hymn. It is humbling, when some of the residents who cannot read the service booklet or
follow the words of the hymns because of their poor eyesight, remember parts of the setvice, or
they will join in with the singing - wonderfull Aftemards, we circulate and have a chat with the
residents, whom l am sure appreciate the time w& spend with them- some we have known for
quite some time on our visits each month. If you can spare a little time each month to join us, we
would be delightedll Later in the month we have a'songs of Praise" at Greenfields, led by our
Reader, Jane Rylands, accompanied by the "songsters"
(she says with tongue in cheek!11 from
church to help with the slnging. Once again, it is something which the Residents do appreciate, for
some regularly attended church, wherever that mlght have been in the country, before rnoving to
Greenfields, and we very often ask Ihem about that time, and it brings back memories for them. Do
join us. rf you canll
Crib Festival - Doreen Ashurst and Wendy Darter
We were pleased to be able to celebrate our Annual Crib Festival in November last year. We had
85 cribs on display and many visitors passing through Church during the day, not all of whom were
regular attenders. As ever Ihis year the festival was a valuable outreach event which was
supplemented by the 'The Green Hat Tree, which raised donations for the needy both locally and
nationally.
Fairtrade Report- Mrs Judy Bellingham
Sl Alkmunds continues to be a Fairtrade Church. This means Ihat we agree lo serv6 Fairtrade tealooffee al
our services and events and other things like sugar and biscuits if possible. We also agree to support
Fairtrade Fortnight. We have done this in the past by having a Big Brew in church. This year we had it in the
Market Hall and it was very successful. The Christmas Card and Gift Coffee Morning in October was held in
Bargates H211 and was well supported. Thank you lo all who attended. I continue to have a stall in the
Whitchurch Market each Friday and have had stalls al Blackberry Fair and the Christmas Lights Switch on.
We also have a represenlative al Vvhitchurch Fairtrade Town Group and Churches Together. Every time we
choose to buy a Fair trade produGt, we are helping someone less fortunate lo make a decent living for their
family. If you can't come lo the market on Fridays, I can let you have goods either in church or other place.
The Friends of St. Alkmund's, Wlch - Alex Williamson, Chair
The Friends of St Alkmund's Whitchurch is a standalone charity with the principal objective of
raising funds to support the pres@Nation, repair, restoration and improvernent of the fabric of St
Alkmund's. The Friends raise funds through annual memberships and fundraising events. During
2024 we held a number of evenls including..
Quiz & hotpot supper, raising over £400.,
Strawberry Tea (courtesy of Mr & Mrs R Hutchinson-smith), raising over £400.,
Opera for the Peopla concert by Nicola Mills raising over £1,300., and
raffles at th6 above events and at other events.
The Friends AGM was held on 14 May. We welcomed two new trustees at the AGM, Rev'd Chris
Precious and Sarah Matson. After the business of the AGM, we were entertained by James Kellas,
Director of Music for St Alkmund's, who enlightened us on the workings of the church organ and
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played two pieces composed by Bach to demonstrate the full capability of the organ. We are thrilled
to confirm that Nicola Mills has agreed to come back to Sl. Alkmund's on 17 October 2025 to
perform her'spoonful of Julie, musical. Information on booking will be made available nearer the
time. I would like to extend a huge 'thank you, to Hilda Francis-Roberts and Allison Haycox who
have overseen the raffles at numerous events and finally, a sincere thank you to all of you who are
members of The Friends and those who have supported our events, making them enjoyable
occasions at the same time as raising funds.
Rector's Report StAlkmund's, Whitchurch
Mothering Sunday back on iolh March 2024 was an unusual day to begin a new ministry, and of
course by that time the wonderful St Alkmund's congregation knew there were two priests joining
Ihem, not just the new rector but his curate too. The welcome my family and I have received
coming to Whitchurch has been exemplary, and we are so grat8ful to you all for your Christian
warmth and hospitality.
2024 has been an exciting year as we have strengthened relationships with our local schools and
The Blackberry Fair, meanwhile continuing the ex￿lSent community support we offer through the
hard work of the St Alkmund's family. 2024 has also been a tough year as we have said farewell to
dear congregation members who have died or moved away from the area to be nearer to family.
St Alkmund's Church building is beautiful and attracts people from far and wide to come and
appreciate it's splendour. Vvhat I want to really Trlebrate in this report is the church of St
Alkmund's, that is, all the wonderful people who worship in the building and give so freely of their
time and talents all through the year in loving service to their church family and the community of
Whitchurch. There are too many people lo thank individually here each and every year, but please
know that you are appreciated for being you- whatever your role in our church family. My particular
thanks go to our church wardens John and Sheila, to Pauline and Alison in the office, who have put
up with an incoming new boss with good humour and tireless dedication- to you a heartfelt thank
you. An extra note of thanks to Mel our oulgoing treasurer, for her dedication over 10+ years and
for her patience with an extended recruitment period for our next treasurer.
All the wonderful activities that have been mentioned in the pages of this annual report are
grounded in prayer. As a church we pray together, help together and give together our time and our
talents in Christ's seNice. The challenge we face going forward is to move away from a culture of
service to a culture of participation, with Bubble Church starting in the New Year and other
intergenerational initiatives to follow, 2025 will be an exciting time for us as a Church.
Structure. Governance and Management
The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England {PCC Powers Measure 1956,
and the Church Representation Rules 2006) and is a Charity with the Charity Commission. The
PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came
into effect on 2nd January 1957. and the Church Representation Rules.
The method of appointment ofthe PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.
The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those
elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church
Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receiv8 training from courses run by
th@ Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to sland
for election to the PCC.
The PCC m8mbers are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and
importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meet 6 times a year. IGiven its
responsibilities, the PCC has a number of sub committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of
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parish life. These include Worship, Mission 8nd Outreach, Buildings and Finance and Youth Work.
Each reports back to the PCC with the minutes of their meetings.]
Related
Donations from related parties (PCC members) included £7,250 for the Renewal Project.
Reference and Administrative details
The Church is situated in Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LB and is part of the Deanery of Wem &
Whitchurch, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The correspondence address is the Rectory, Church Street,
Whitchurch, Shropshire. SY13 1 LB. Registered charity number l 129900. Our website address is..
www.stalkmLinds com
PCC members who have served from 1st January 2024 until Ihe date this report was approved
were:
Ex Officio Members
The Incumbent
The Reverend Christopher Precious (Chairman)
The Reverend Philippa White {Curate)
Reader
Jane Rylands
Churchwardens
John Stokes
Sheila Chase
Deanery Synod Raps
John Stokes
Pauline Stokes
steve White
Elected Mombers
Elaine Bucknell (Secretary)
Melanie Williams (Treasurer)
Linda Martin
Meriel Edge
John Castledine
Sarah Radford
Hilda Francis-Roberts
Paul Williamson
Lynne Bowden
Irene Daldry
Bank
Barclays plc
Investment
Managers
CCLA
Independent
Examiner
Jonathan Hill, Lichfield Board of Finance
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Approved by the PCC on .iU)... 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Reverend Chris Precious (Chairman) Mrs Elaine Bucknell jsecretaryj
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The Parochial Church Council of St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024
Accounting Policies
The PCC is a public benelil entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been
prepared under the Charitles Act 2011 and in accordanGe with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006
governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulations true and fair view provisions. They
have also been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102}.
The financial stalernents have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at
cost or transaction value unless othenrvise slated in the relevant notes lo these accounts. The financial
statements include all IransaGtions, assets and liabililies for which Ihe PCC 1$ responsible in12w. They do
not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation lo anolher body nor those Ihat are
informal gatherings of Church members.
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pen￿ are not being shown.
Cashflow Statement
Th8 Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement lo produce a Cash flow
statement on Ihe grounds that the in¢ome does not exceed £500,000.
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties relaled to events or conditions Ihat cast signrficant doubt on the charity's
ability to continue as a going ¢oncem.
Accounting Estimates and Prior Year Errors
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred In the reporting period.
No material prior year errors have been identified in the ￿ porting period.
Description of Funds
Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of
the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for ils own use or for spending on a
future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees, annual
report.
Restrictèd funds comprise of two elements=
a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in
the term5 of the trust or bequest
b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. Thè funds
may only be expended on the specific object for which they were giv8n. Any balance remaining unspent at
the end of eaoh 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 apportioned to individual funds
on an average balance basis.
Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to
a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any in¢ome or other benefit derived
from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restri¢tion5 are shown in the noles to
the accounts.
Incorne
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled
to the resource and the monetary value ¢an be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are
recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted
for when the PCC Is legally entilled to the amounts due and Ihe monetary value can be measured with
sufficient reliability. Dividends are a¢¢ounted for when receivab16, interest is accrued. All other income is
recogni58d when it is receivable. All incoming resour¢e8 are accounted for gross.
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Accounting Policies continued
Expenditure
Grants and donations are accounted for wh&n paid over, or when awarded. if that award creates a binding or
constructive obligation on the PGC. The diocesan parish share is a¢counted for when due. Amounts received
specifically for mission are dealt with as reslricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when
it is incLfffed and is accounted for gross.
Governance and Support Costs
Support costs should be allocated between govemance costs and other support. Governan￿ costs
comprise all costs involving public accountsbility of Ihe PCC and 11$ Compliance with regulation and good
practice.
Support costs include ￿ntral functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis
consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usagè.
Fixed Assets
cons8craled.and benefice property is not included in the accounts by $.10(21(al&(Cl of the Charities Act
2011,
Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special Irusl for Ihe PCC and which
requlre a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, which can be
inspected lat any reasonable lime). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information
available and therefore such assets are nol valued in the financial Statements.
No depreciation is provided on buildings as the currently estimated residual value of the properties is not less
than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets exceeds 50 years, so that any
depreciation charges would be immaterial.
Investments
Investments in quoted Shares. traded bonds and similar inveslmenls are valued initially at cost and
subsequenlly al market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset
investments.
Debtors
Debtors are measured on initial reGognition al settlement amount. Subsequently they sre measured al cash
expected lo be received.
Creditors and Accruals
Creditors are measured al settlement amounls less any trade di8¢0unts. Accruals are measured on best
estimate of the amounl required to sellle the obligation at the reporting date.
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Independent Examiner's report to the trusteeslmembers of The PCC of
Whitchurch Registered charity number.. 1129900
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31" December 2024 whi¢h are Set out on the following pages.
Res
ectlve res
onslbilities of the Trustee5 and Inde
endent Examlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider
that an audit is nol required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ith8 Charities AGI) and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my respon5ibilty
lo examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charily Commission (under
section 145151(b} of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have corne to my attention.
Basi8 of Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commlssion.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kepl 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 trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence Ihat would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairt view, and the report is limited to those matters set
out in the slalemenl below.
Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attenlion which gives me cause to
believe that in any malerial respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charitie5 Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in Ihe Charities (AcGounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement Ihal the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which altenlion should be drawn
in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed..
Jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA
Lichlield Diocesan Board of Financ8
St Marys Hou58, The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD
Date..
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PCC of Whitchurch
Flnancial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024
Statement of Financial Actlvilies
Unresti'lcted Des*nAted Re5trtcted Endowment
fund$
fuiids
(ui)d$
funds
TotAI Prior year
funds iotal funds
Rec01pts
Donation$ and189ac￿5
Income Irom thorilable a¢tivllies
Other trading act￿￿8$
In¥85trnents
Dlher IrKomo
Totsl iftGorne
93.214
13,840
22,822
17,324
3.759
19,993
116,968
f3,840
23,974
27,081
104.15)
17,561
22,662
31.120
1.152
9,757
147,200
3.769
30,902
181,B61
176,689
Paymenls
Raising fullils
Expenditure on Ghalilab￿ aGbvrtie5
T¢Jtal expondlluro
3,343
141.670
f45,D13
3,641
f57 225
160.866
3.390
362.241
364632
1N17
14A36
Not Income I lexpendllurel resources befoT¢
transfer
2.187
2,343
16,466
20.998
1188,9431
Transfers
Gr05s Iranslers between fund5- In
Gross transfers b8lween funds. out
other recognlsed galn8 119$58s
Gains Ilosses on inv8slmerrt 8SS8ts
Net mDvgrnenl In funds
2,512
11.7831
103
1,680
12,5121
4,295
14,2951
2,012
12.614
33.610
7,485
1441
23,679
1134.B261
Total fund8 br¢uuht forward
1.132,508
2,461
363,977
1A9B.966
q.633,793
Totsl funds carried foNRrd
1,139.993
4.927
387,656
1,532.576
1,49B.9e6
Rep￿ented by
Unr*5trl¢ted
Gen8ral Fund
1,139,993
1,139,WJ
1,132,508
D¢slgnated
8ell Oesignaled
Pianol Organlst
Vac8ncy Support Fvnd
2,557
1.516
654
2.557
1,510
2,512
Restrfcted
Church Buiklings Fund Scheft
Fabric Re51ricted
Growin9 Fallh Foundallon Lgarnlng
InlwB)r OecorAllng Schgffle
LèGterD Reslrlcléd
TlmeTogeiher
220
3fj7.820
TO,000
1,627
1,000
6,989
220
367,820
10,OOD
1,627
1.000
6,989
220
351,654
4,077
1,000
7,028
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PCC of Whitchurch
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Balance sheet
TotBI
Prior
¢ai' fuiids
Flxed assets
Tangible assels
Inve$lm?n15
892.300
563 727
1,456,027
692,300
551 113
1A43.413
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and hand
3,163
7.143
55.762
62,905
79,472
Ll8blSltl•8
Creditor8.' Amounls falling due In one yEar
2.923
T,352
Nèt 4ssel$188? Gurrent118b151tles
76,649
55.553
Total assets le55 Ettrrent IlablllUe5
1,532,876
1,49B,966
Total nelasseig ￿ Ilabllltl89
1,532,576
1Ng8,966
RèpTe&ènied by
UThrBStrlctgd
Goner81 Fund
1,139,9WJ
1,132.508
Dgslgnaled
Beil Designated
PianolOrganlBt
Vac8ncy Support Fund
2.557
1,516
854
2.512
Restrlctèd
Growing Faith Foundallon Learniny Hub
Fabrlc Reslrfcled
Tim8 Tagelher
Church BuHdings Fund Schème
Inlerfor Deeorallng Schern
LeclBrn Reslricled
Agancy colbctto
10.000
367,820
6,969
220
1,627
1,000
351,854
7,028
22Q
4,077
1.000
Funds olthe church
1532 S75
Approved by the PCC on ..l+lli.h-l*H.... 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
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PCC of Whitchurch
Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024
statement of assets and Ilabllltles - 2024
G¢iierAI Desi
at¢d R¢slri¢t•d Endowment This
#or
Last
ear
Flxed ass8t8. InveJtrner>ts
CCLA InveslmeTrl Fund CB300B499-
CCL4 Investment Fund C83028464-
CCL4 Inve51tnenl Fund CB3028465-
62.801
52.257
89.138
204,197
62,601
52,257
446 669
563,727
61,396
51.088
438.629
061.113
359 531
359,531
Totals
Flxad assgts. Tanyiblo a$50t5
8grgal6s Hgll-
38 efidgewalèr sir88t-
3b grldgewater St￿et-
584.282
154,009
154.009
892,3DO
584.282
154,009
154.009
892,300
584.282
154.OU9
Totals
892.300
Currant assats-cash at bankand In hand
Barclays CUrientA￿0unl.
Barclays DèFx)sllAttotsnl-
Petty Cash-
Flowers Petiy Cash-
1,194
44,101
2,415
2,512
7.909
10,660
45.ODO
84
18
65,762
64.725
26
41
76.309
41
46,362
Totsl8
4.927
26.020
Current assets- Debtors
Iniwior D$G¢raiing 8therne-
Church au1￿Ing Fund Schenw-
Sundry Debtors-
PrepaymeRts.
ArLounls Recdvabio-
1.W27
220
1,627
220
4,077
1,675
137
137
1.172
7,143
TotalB
1,316
1.847
3.163
Uabllltle$- Agency accounts
Ag8ncy collectbns.
258
258
12581
Totals
1802)
Llabilitles- Credllor8: Amounts falling due In
on8 year
rual5-
Accounts Payable-
4,247
Totals
3.182
3,182
8,153
Grand toial
1139993
1 532 676
1498.966
Statement of Assets and Llabilities - 2023
Clas$ 8nd nomlngl ¢ode
Genaral Deslgnatgd Ro$trl¢ted Endrjwment Total
Lpst yèar
FSxed A$$et- Invesfmenfs
6450.. CCIA Investment Fund C83008499
6455." CCLA lave51rn&nl Fund C83028484
6460.. CCLA Investmènt FutMI CB3028465
Total
Flxed As$èt- Tanglble Assets
6430.. Bargates Hall
6441., 3a Brldgewaler Street
8442.. 3b Bridgewater Streèt
Total
Current Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand
6501.. Ba￿lay$ GJrrenlArxount
6505.. eardays Deposit Account
6530.. Petty Cash
8531.. Flowers Pelly Cash
81,396
51,088
87,143
199,627
61,396
56,116
51,088
46,695
438,629 594,185
551,113
696,996
351,486
351,486
584.282
154,009
584.282
584,282
IS4,009
154.009
154,009
154,009
892,300 892,300
892,300
10.339
35,376
84
18
40
2,512
282
7,111
10.660
45,000
84
18
16.880
25,024
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Total
CUr￿nt Asset. Debtors
6560.. Int81ior Decorating Sd)eme
6561.. Church Building Fund Scheme
6565.. Suncsry Debtors
Z05.. Accoun15 RecEivable
Total
Llablllty- AgènGy AGcounts
6699.. Ager￿Y collection8
Tolal
Llabllity- Creditors- Amounts Falllny Due In One Year
6601.. Accruals
4,176
Z04.. Accoun15 Payable
3.906
Total
8,082
45P16
2,552
7,393
5S,762
41.993
4,077
220
4,077
220
1.675
1,172
7,143
3.514
220
53
786
4,573
1.675
1.172
2,B47
4,297
802
18021
802
18021
1.660
11,6601
71
4.247
3.9
8,153
884
71
3.730
Nettotsl assets
1132508 2481
363 977
1498,966 1.633 793
Fund movement by type - 2024
eni
Ittcomiii
Out oln
Ti'ansfei's Gain%ao5ses
Clos5
GFF. Growong Falth Founda
Reslrtc18d
fo.000
10,000
Sub4tsts1 lor GFF
10.000
General- Generdl Fund
Unreslrlcled
147 200
147.20tI
145013
145,013
729
729
1 139993
1,139.993
Sub4otal for G8nfyral
1.132.508
4,669
Bpll Bsll Deslgnated
Deslgn#iÈd
45
4S
2.607
2.657
sub.total for Be
2.612
Pleno- Planol Organ181
Designated
788
788
103
103
SU￿10t01 for Plano
1201
1,516
VSF-V8cancy Support Fund
Ue5ignal8d
31
1.513
1,513
628
628
854
864
Sub-total forVSF
Fab￿G. Fabrlc Restrlctod
Restricted
351.654
351,654
367 820
367,820
Sub.tot81 lor Fabric
28,206
10.084
B,046
TlmelogBt. Tlma TouètheT
R85tricl8d
7.026
7,026
2.447
2,447
Sub.tot81 forTlme Toggt
1,162
11,9321
6,989
CBFS. Church Bulldlng8 Fun
Restricted
220
220
220
220
Sutstotal for CBFS
IDS- Intsrior Decoratlng
R8$lricl8d
4,077
4,077
250
250
Sukhtotal for IDS
3,200
500
1,627
Lectern- L8¢tern Restrlcied
Reslricled
Sub4otal for Lectem
q,000
1,000
Gra[￿ total
1 498 966
161861
1 632 576
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Fund movement 5ummary- 2023
Fund
Opening Incomlng Outgolng Tr8n8fers
General
1,106,257 142,346
1,106,257 142,346
G8lnslLo$se
Journals Closin
Unreslricled
Sub-totals
147.954
147.954
30.848
30,848
1,132,508
1,132,508
1,012
Boll
2.512
2,512
De8i8nated
Sub-totals
2.512
2,512
VSF
Desi9nalgd
Sub-total$
1.988
1.988
31
1311
2,019
Fabrlc
514,061
514,061
ReStr￿ted
Sub-tof8ls
28.651
211,651
214.328
214,328
351,654
351.654
23.269
Tlme Together
6,229
6,229
Reslricled
Sub-totals
1.512
11,5121
7,026
7,026
3,642
1.332
CBFS
220
220
Restilcted
Sub-totals
220
220
IDS
3,514
3,514
Restricted
sub.totals
63
600
soo
4.077
4,077
Lectern
Restricted
Sub4o¢als
1,000
1,000
f,000
Totsl$
1633 793 176,689
365 632
1,498,966
Analysis of income and expenditure for the year onded 31 December 2024
Total
t&r
Unrestricled Desl
nated
Restricted
Endownieiit This
La51
exr
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacles
Planned Givlng- Gift Ahd- Sank
Planned Giving- Gift Atd IC8rd
Machinel
Other ￿a￿lled giving
Loo58 plate collections
Other Donatlons eg Funerals
Giving through church boxes
One-off Gift Aid gifts
Tax ￿G0verable on Gift Aid
Lag8G1è5
31,814
1.059
31,814
1,059
38,e46
5.867
4,665
2,511
1,597
779
7,451
20.￿0
300
6.167
4.665
11,999
1,597
779
7,451
20,0
4.680
5,831
5.864
1,767
958
9,395
11,(M)O
45
9,443
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Recurring gr&nls- LDBF IDS & CBFS
Bonus
Recurring grants- LDBF Extra
Parishes
Recurring granls- Fauls Admtn
Contribut
Recuriing grants- Tilstock Admin
Contri
Recurting Grants- LDBF Vaeancy
Support
Recurring Grants- Glowing Faith
Found81
Non-recurring one-off granls
Other fijnds generated
250
250
63
36
2,400
2,400
2,261
2,400
2,400
2.256
1,513
1,513
1.988
10,0
lo.￿0
10,3&3
2.309
93.214
10.363
4,510
116.*6
16,127
Tolal
3,759
19,993
104,150
Incom8 from charltablg activitles
Stalulory Fees for wèddings
Stalulory Fees for funerals
Local Fees for weddings
Loeal Fees for funer81$
Hospital Chaplaincy
2,423
6,820
770
3,827
2.423
6,820
770
3,827
1,100
7,883
348
S.366
2,864
17,561
Tot81
13,840
13.840
Other tradlng actlvltles
Rummage sal25 elc
Church hall lelliNgs
Hire irf Church
Parish rnagazine ar￿ other income
Totsl
9t
20,401
918
599
22,822
365
19,955
1,372
990
22.682
1.152
2t.553
916
599
23,974
1.152
Investments
Dividends
Bank and building society intereal
R9nl from 3a Biidgewaler Streel
Rent from 3b BTidgewal8r Street
5,541
542
5.640
9,757
15,298
542
5.640
5.800
27,081
19,750
269
5,640
Total
17.324
9,757
31.120
Other Income
Insuranc8 dalms
Totat
INCOME TOTAL
147,200
30,902
181.861
176,689
EXPENDITURE
Ralsing funds
C05t5 of fole¥ & other ever¢ts
Investment managem8nlc05ts
1,859
1,484
3,343
298
2,158
1.925
1,465
3,390
Total
2g8
3.641
Expendlture on charltable actlvlties
Glvlng Io missionary societies
1.000
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Home mi88ion
Secular Charl￿eS
Parish Share
Salary of parish adminlstralttr
Rector expenses - mileage
Rector expenses- p08tage a￿j other
n7iSC
Reelor e¥penses- publications
R8clor expenses- h08pilality
Reclor expènses- telephonè
Reclor expenses- compu19T
Rector expen5e5- house in$uranc8
Rector expon$e8- training
Rector expenses- Rectory 98iden
Read8rlDeanery Synod and other
expenses
Eduoallon
Parish Ifainiru and ttxssion
Bubble Church
ChurGh iunfjing. insuran¢e
Church offi¢e- lelephone
Oigan I piano luning and organlst
Church maintenarKe
Cleaning
Upkeep of services
Upkeep of churchyard
Upkeep of cor parks
PrinlinglPholoeopyiFhg
P051age & Stallonèry
offi￿ Equipmenl
Annual Subscriptions
B8nk Charges
Wislting spoak818 1 locums
Memori818ook
Church rLJnning- elèclrtc
Church running- gas
Church running- water
Church running- healing and lightiNJ
Hall running- eleGlri¢ity
Hall running- g45
Hall running- insurance
Hall running maintenance
H811 running- wot6r
Hall running- consurnabjes
Govarnance costs ex8min81ionlaudit
fe&
Church major repairs- slructure
Church rnajor r9pairs- professional
fe88
Church interior 8nd exterior
decorating
8rldgew8ler SI￿et pmperty ¢0sls
Total
EXPENDITURE TOTAL
160
150
2,000
40,673
16,319
180
10
41.486
17,943
852
11
41,486
17.943
852
84
18
190
40
41
414
64
18
190
40
41
414
95
80
292
80
825
12781
318
3.200
3.240
21
474
1.974
6.461
2,132
10,225
10.361
3,718
3,347
6,008
1.798
2,254
984
2,978
7,542
523
1.332
1,353
474
1.974
6.461
2.132
10.715
75,771
3,718
3.657
6.008
1,798
2,074
984
2,978
1,542
523
1.512
225
6,127
2,223
7,322
11,819
3.270
3,501
4.788
49
2,961
1,003
2,807
918
604
180
705
5,025
7.142
250
3,710
2,261
3,032
388
4,957
490
5.410
311
11801
560
4,546
8,072
273
580
4,546
8,072
273
2,131
2.475
388
3.109
441
163
175
2,131
2.475
388
3,109
441
163
175
150
45e
4,219
456
4.219
196,762
16.515
2,545
3,597
141 670
145013
3.S97
157.225
160.866
6,318
362,241
365.632
1,118
1.417
14.436
GRAND TOTAL
20.996
188 g43
Allocation of Support Costs
Support costs comprise Trustee Training and Governance Costs etc. Due to the nature of the
financial activities of the PCC, these would be allocated across Charitable Expenditure whlch
comprises the majority of its expenditure and as such are automatically charged there.
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PCC ofwhitchurch
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Staff Costs
2024
2023
es & Salaries
£ 24,042
£ 19,517
Average number of
employees
During the year the PCC employed an administrator and church cleaner (both part-time). Our
organist James Kell85 is now on an employment contract (from August 2024). The administrator's
salary attracts additional employer pension costs. There were no employers Nl contributions a5 the
PCC benefits from Ihe Emp5oyers Nl Allowance. The PCC uses the National Employment Savings
Trust (NEST) for its pension payments.
There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year.
Trust8es' Ramuneration & Expenses
No trustee was employed and no trustee received remuneration during the year.
1 Trustee has been reimbursed £1,060 (2023.. £552) for travel and phone expenses incurred during
the year.
Related Parties
No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or
related parties.
Donations from related parties (PCC m8mbers) totalled £7,996 {2023- £10,335). This is the total of
all givingldonations made by PCC members who served during the year ie. includes
plannedlregular giving as well as any one-off donations.
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Fees for the examination of the accounts
2024
2023
Independent
Examiner's fees
245
175
Other fees (eg
accountancy
services) paid to the
Independent
Examiner
Analysis of Transfer bètween Fund5
Analysis of Transfer between Funds 2024
Description
Unrestrirted Designated Restricted
Total
Transfer to Interior Decorati ng Scheme
Hlre of Church Hall- Time Together
Photocopying Recharge- Time fogether
Plano Recital Dec 23
15WI
1,152
180
11031
500
11,1521
11801
103
Total
729
103
18321
Analysis of Transfer between Funds 2023
Descriptlon
Unrestrfcted Deslgnated Restricted
Total
Transferto Interior Decorating Scheme
Hire of Church Hall - Time Together
Photocopying Recharge- Time Together
15QOI
1.152
360
500
11,1521
13601
Total
1,012
o I1,0￿)
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Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Costlvalue
0110112024
Addltlons
Dlsposals
R•valuallon Deprectation
C05t/value
3111212024
B8ry8t88 Hall
3a Bridgewalerslrepl
3b Brid98water Slreel
584282.00
154,009.00
154.009.00
584,282,
154,009.
154.009.(0
Totsl
8913(K).(
The Tangible Fixed Assets are shown at historical cost and are not revalued each year. The properties are
well-mainlained and an impairment review is carried oul persodically.
Fixed Asset Investments
CCLANQ
CosVVHlue Addltlon5
oyoi/2024
Disposals
Revaluatlon Costlvalue
3y1212024
UnrÈstrlcted Fund
CCLAIn￿$fy￿en1 Fund Sh8r8S
CCLAknMisknènl Fufid Shares
CCLAknva51fflenlFund Shar¢5
rDtulLlnrestricted
CB3028464-(M)I
CB3028465-(QI
CB3008499.(QI
51.088
07.143
1,169
1,995
1.405
4.569
52.257
89,138
62,801
204,196
199,627
Restrttted. General FabTIc
CCLAkn¥eslmenlFund Shares
C83QO84654K)I
351.486
351.486
&045
8,045
359,531
359,531
TotolRestrKted
Totsl Inve51meThts
551,113
IL614
561727
Current Assets
a. Debtors
2024
2023
IDS & CBFS
Gift aid recoverable
Prepayments and
accrued income
Olher debtors-
Church Hall lettings
Dec 2024
4,297
1,615
80
137
1,179
1,172
Total
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Liabilitles
a. Amounts falling due in one year
2024
2023
Acciuals
Accounts
able
Agency paymentsl
collections
4,247
3,906
(8021
3,182
(2581
Total
Prior Year Comparative
statement of Flnancial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unre5trict?d Deslgnated RastrFCtod Endowm8ffl Total
funds
funds
funds
fund¥
funds
Prlory¢ai
total
funds
ReGelpt8
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable aclwilie8
Other tradiNg activities
Invèstments
Other income
Total Ineom•
85.155
17.561
27,530
16.925
1,176
142,346
1,988
17,008
104.150 102.915
17.561
12,185
22.682
19,421
31,120 31.832
1.152
14.1
1.988
32,355
176,689 166,353
Payments
Raising ILtnds
Expendltuwe on charitable acilvll￿s
Other expenditure
Total •xpandrlure
3.390
144,564
3,390
1,663
362,241 160,056
2.019
215,658
147,954
2,019
215.658
365.632 161.720
Not Income I lexpendlturel resources before
transfer
15,6091
1183,3031
1188,94314,633
Transfers
Gross transfers baiween funds- h)
Gross transfers belwe6n fund5- out
Other reoognl8ed galns I losse8
Gains11055es on investrnenl assets
Gaivs on ievalualion, fixed assetg. tharivs own use
Net movement in funds
1,512
{S(KJl
500
11,5121
2.012
2,932
{2,0121 12,9321
30,848
23.269
54.117
(92.9951
26,251
1311
(161,0461
1134,8261188,3621
ReconGlllatlon of lund$
Total fund5 brought forward
1.106,257
2,S42
525,023
1.633,793 1,722,154
Total funds tArried lorward
1.132,508
2,481
363,977
1.498,966 1.633,793
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