## **PARISH OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY** ## **Annual Report** ## **of the** ## **Parochial Church Council** ## **for the year ended 31[st] December 2023** ## **Incumbent:** Rev’d Elizabeth Burke The Chaplaincy, Church Road, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. ## **Banks:** Lloyds Bank plc, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. Central Board of Finance of the Church of England Santander Bank ## **Independent Examiner:** Mr. B. Archer, Anjeric, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. ## **PARISH OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY 2023 ANNUAL REPORT** ## **Background** The Parish of the Isles of Scilly consists of six churches: two on St. Mary’s; one on St. Agnes; one on Tresco; one on St. Martin’s and one on Bryher. The principal object of the PCC is to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. Following the introduction of the Charities Act 2006 the PCC is registered with the Charity Commission, registration number 1129954. ## **Members** Members of the PCC are either ex-officio, co-opted or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. During the year the following persons served as members of the PCC:- |Incumbent:|Rev’d Elizabeth Burke|Chair| |---|---|---| |Churchwardens|Mrs. J. Chiverton|Vice Chairman from APCM 2023| ||Mr. D. Poynter|Vice Chairman until APCM 2023| |Deanery Synod Reps:|Mrs. S. Hodgson|(until APCM 2023)| ||Mrs. G. Lowen|(until APCM 2023)| ||Mrs. F. Maybrey|Treasurer| |Elected Members:||| |St. Mary’s:|Mrs S.J.Ellery|| ||Mr. K. Grossett|| ||Mr. D. Maybrey|| ||Mrs. K. Phillips|| ||Mr. I. Stewart|| ||Mr B Payne|Secretary| |St. Agnes:|Mrs. T. Hicks|| |Bryher:|Mrs. K. Taylor|| |St. Martin’s:|Mrs. A. Williams|| |Tresco:|Miss R. Young|| |Co-opted:|Rev’d E. Martin|(until APCM 2023)| ||Mr B Payne|(until APCM 2023)| ## **Committees** The PCC incorporated two committees this year. ## Standing Committee: It had power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by Council. The Standing Committee consisted of the Incumbent, the two Churchwardens, the PCC Secretary, the Treasurer and an off island member of the PCC. ## Social Committee **:** This committee is responsible for planning and co-ordinating social and fund raising events. ## **Church Attendance** Following a review of the electoral roll in 2023 there were 108 members across the 5 islands, which is fairly representative of the committed membership. During 2022 the baptisms, weddings, etc were as follows. ||**Baptisms**|**Confirmation**|**Weddings**|**Funerals inc**
**burial**|**Interment of**
**ashes**|**Number of**
**communicants**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |**St Agnes**|0|0|1|1|0|6| |**Bryher**|0|0|0|0|0|4| |**St Martin**|0|0|0|0|2|5| |**St Mary’s & OT**|5|1|2|6|2|30| |**Tresco**|0|0|1|0|2|15| |**TOTAL**|5|1|4|7|6|60| The attendance at services at St Mary the Virgin was typically around 30 in the winter months, rising to between 40 and 60+ during the season. The attendance at the Harvest service, combined with the Methodist congregation rose to 97. The Baptismal and Funeral services were all well attended with 60 -80 people being present. Attendance at special services were 51 for a celebration of the Coronation of King Charles 111 and 43 at a Crib Service. The evening candlelit Epilogue was re-commenced at Easter for the season, with an average attendance of around 20. The attendance at St Nicholas’ Tresco in the season varies between 6 and 48, with an average of around 18 but in the winter there are no services other than a Carol Service and one on Christmas Day, both of which were well attended. For All Saints Bryher in the season there were typically 12 attendees and the only winter opening was for a Christmas Tree Festival where 51 were welcomed. For St Martin’s the winter attendance was 8-10 at the monthly service, whereas in the season the average would be 20/25. For St Agnes the winter attendance was typically 5 and 14 in the season. ## **Review of the PCC** In 2023 the restrictions for COVID were finally relaxed. At the November PCC meeting it was decided to reinstate the processing of the elements and the use of the altar rail for the Eucharist. The PCC met six times during the year and took place in either the Garden Pavilion or the Chaplaincy. The off island members either attended in person or on Zoom. The APCM took place in the Garden Pavilion in May. The Standing Committee met once in July. No safeguarding issues were reported in 2023. In line with Church of England recommendations DBS (Enhanced) checks were in the process of being extended to include all PCC members. A Parish retreat took place in March based in the St Martin’s Parsonage. Short courses of study and reflection took place during Lent and Advent, the former in conjunction with the Methodist Church. During the summer the Chaplain instituted Godly Play sessions in the Parish Church. A service was held on the sand bar between Tresco and Bryher as a low tide event and it included the Eucharist and popular hymns. The streaming of services was continued throughout the year but because of the limitations of the WiFi system the services were recorded and uploaded onto FaceBook. The Fete was held in August but as a result of inclement weather took place in two sessions. The first session was in the Church Hall and included games, stalls and a raffle. The second session was based in the Garden Pavilion and its grounds and included some games, a barbecue and cakes etc. It concluded with the Teddy Bear Challenge which unfortunately required the use of a zip wire because of the high wind. The events raised a combined total of £5,600. The Charity Shop was able to be open for the regular Tuesday and Saturday business and has again proved to be a significant source of income. The Tuesday session was extended to include the mornings and this provided a particular service to people who come shopping from the off islands. After many years of faithful service Mrs Sue Hodgson stepped aside from running the Charity Shop and grateful thanks were expressed. We are grateful to Mrs Sarah Jane Ellery now looks after the shop along with a group of enthusiastic volunteers. The “Coffee and Chat” sessions continued in the shop on Saturday mornings. Plans for an extensive refurbishment of the Church Hall are being considered. These have been financially supported by the Archaeological Heritage Fund to RIBA Stage2. Plans are also underway for making the St. Mary’s Parish Church entrance accessible to all. The use of IT has developed through the year with the production of a website and an increased social media presence. A Facebook page has been set up for the Charity Shop. QR codes have been set up for the churches to improve the facilities for digital giving. Payments amounting to £72,740 were made towards the MMF. This covered our share for this year and contributed a significant amount towards the shortfall from 2022. On behalf of the PCC Rev’d Elizabeth Burke (Chair) Dated: ## PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY ## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2023 |**Income**
Collections, Donations and Fundraising
Legacies
Other Income
**Total Revenue**
**Expenditure**
Cost of Trading
Total Expenditure
Major Capital Expenditure
**Total Expenditure**
**Surplus / Loss of Expenditure over Income before**
**Other Recognised Gains and Losses**
**Movement in Value of Investments**
Gain on Long - Term Investment
Gain on Short - Term Investment
**Net Movement of Funds**
**Balance b/fwd**
**Balance c/fwd**
**Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2023**
**Fixed Assets**
Investments
**Current Assets**
Stock
Debtors
Short Term Deposit
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Total Current Assets
**Liabilities**
Creditors - Amounts falling due in One Year
**Net Current Assets less Current Liabilities**
**Total Net Assets**
Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total Funds**
Approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf
Rev'd Elizabeth Burke|2023
2022
76,603
59,113
127,914
0
51,831
63,577
**256,348**
**122,690**
0
568
136,224
122,494
0
**136,224**
**123,062**
120,124
-372
6,316
-8,958
692
280
127,132
-9,050
128,034
137,084
255,166
128,034
73,457
67,141
442
450
9,686
10,775
30,933
29,112
145,034
30,512
186,095
70,849
4,386
9,956
**181,709**
**60,893**
**255,166**
**128,034**
169,615
35,683
85,551
92,351
**255,166**
**128,034**
Dated:| |---|---| ….......................................................................................................... ## PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY **----- Start of picture text -----**
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2023
2023 2022
Major Capital Expenditure
Major Repairs to Church Buildings 0 0
Major Repairs to Church Halls 0 0
Major Repairs to Parsonages 0 0
Major Repairs to St Martins Church Bell 0 0
Total Major Capital Expenditure 0 0
Total Resources Expended 136,224 123,062
Fixed Assets
Investments
Market Value 1st January 67,141 76,099
Less sums released during the year 0 0
Gains / Losses during the year 6,316 -8,958
Market Value 31st December 73,457 67,141
Debtors
Gift Aid Recoverable 3,568 5,900
Collection at Services Fees 860 1,349
Letting Income Church Hall 40 0
General Donations - General Funds ~ Bryher 941 0
Restricted Income - Tresco Fabric Fund 0 35
Funeral & Income Fees - Trenear 2,231 3,321
Charity Income - To be paid out to Charity 0 170
General Donations - General Funds ~ Legacies 1,610 0
Garden Pavillion Hire 435 0
Total Debtors 9,686 10,775
Liabilities
Bank Charges 41 20
Other Creditors 4,345 9,936
Total Liabilities 4,386 9,956
Analysis of Net Assets
Investment Fixed Assets 73,457 67,141
Current Assets 186,095 70,849
Liabilities (amount falling due in one year) -4,386 -9,956
Total Net Assets 255,166 128,034
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## **Donations to Charities** None These are now paid out directly through Mr A Trenear ## PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY ## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2023 |2023
**Income**
**Funeral & Wedding Income**
DBF Restricted - To be paid to DBF
1369
Funeral income Fees - TRENEAR
3,873
Restricted Funeral / Weddings Individuals - To be paid out
397
Wedding & Funeral Donations
110
Wedding Income Fees
3,618
**Total Funeral & Wedding Income**
**9,367**
**General All Giving**
Gift Aid Recovery
8,065
Other Giving Through Bank
1,107
Planned Gift Aid Giving
5,765
Planned Other Giving
180
**Total General All Giving**
**15,117**
**General Collections**
Collection at Services ~ Bryher
638
Collection at Services ~ Old Town
756
Collection at Services ~ St Martin's
1,897
Collection at Services ~ St Mary's
7,115
Collection at Services ~ Tresco
4,070
Collection at Services ~ St Agnes
646
**Total General All Giving**
**15,121**
**General Donations**
General Funds ~ Old Town Church
2,742
General Funds ~ Bryher
4,209
General Funds ~ Legacies
127,914
General Funds ~ St Agnes
1,559
General Funds ~ St Martin's
1,706
General Funds ~ St Mary's
4,665
General Funds ~ Tresco
3,023
**Total General Donations**
**145,818**
**General Fund Raising**
Charity Shop
18,137
Concerts at St Mary's
1,337
Fete
669
Flower Festival
4,931
Investment Interest
2,537
Refreshments Income
850
**Total General Fund Raisng**
**28,461**
**General Income From Buildings**
Church Hall Hire
3,463
Letting Incme Garden Pavillion
2,065
Retreat Income
420
St Martin's Parsonage Income
10,340
Tresco Parsonage Income
21,762
**Total General Income From Buildings**
**38,050**
**Restricted Donations**
Restricted ~ Bell Fund
101
Restricted ~ Church Music Fund
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Restricted ~ St Agnes fabric Fund 2,346
Total Restricted Donations 3,830
Restricted Income
Restricted Charity Collections 583
Total Restricted Income 583
Total Incoming Resources 256,348 122,690
Expenditures:
Administration Expenses
Accountancy 1,857
Digital Giving Fees 191
Other 32
Software Expenses 723
Total Administration Expenses 2,803
Chaplaincy Costs
Broadband 1,186
Total Chaplaincy Costs 1,186
Diocesan Share
MMF 72,740
Total Diocesan Share 72,740
General Building Expenditure
Church Hall Expenses 2,239
Garden Pavillion Expenses 135
Retreat Expenses 148
St Martin's Parsonage Expenses 9,728
Tresco Parsonage Expenses 8,803
Rathbone Close Expenses 1,774
Professional and Legal Fees - Reversal of Creditor -6,000
Total General Building Expenditure 16,827
General Church Expenditure
General Expenditure ~ Bryher 4,663
General Expenditure ~ Honararium 1,000
General Expenditure ~ Old Town 6,816
General Expenditure ~ St Agnes 264
General Expenditure ~ St Martin's 1,228
General Expenditure ~ St Mary's 2,451
General Expenditure ~ Tresco 3,011
Total General Church Expenditure 19,433
General Fund Raising Expenditure
Bank Charges 479
Charity Shop Expenses 300
Flower Festival Expenses 866
Refreshment Expenses 503
Total Fund Raising Expenditure 2,148
Joint Church Running Expenditure
Boat Travel 3,202
Joint Church Running Costs 747
Mission and Evangelism Expenses 513
Stationery 696
Travel Expenses 34
Total Joint Church Running Expenditure 5,193
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## **Restricted Charity Donations** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Donations to Other Charities 583
Total Restricted Charity Donations 583
Restricted Funds Expenditure
Bryher Fabric Fund Expenses 1,032
Church Hall Fabric Fund Expenses 25
Church Music Fund Expenses 966
IT Expenses 8
Old Town Church Fabric Fund 700
St Agnes Fabric Fund 1,371
St Martin's Fabric Fund 865
St Mary's Fabric Fund 4,205
Tresco Fabric Fund 1,458
Total Restricted Funds Expenditure 10,630
Wedding & Funerals Outgoings
Restricted DBF Fees 1,958
Wedding / Funeral Outgoings 2,723
Total Wedding & Funerals Outgoings 4,681
Total Expenditures 136,224 123,062
Profit or Loss 120,125 -372
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DEBTORS Date Pald In Customer Detall ount Headlng Posted To 0210112024 0410112024 0510112024 TBC 0410112024 0410112024 0810112024 2310112024 Brownie5 Alfred Trenear HMRC Gift Ald HMRC Gift Aid Colle¢t5ons Collection5 Collectlons Sales Dec 23 Church Hall Hire Final Fees for 2023 Glft Ald Recovery- 01.08.23 to 31.10.23 Gift Aid Recovery- 01.11.23 to 31,12.23 Old Town Corol Servlce St Mary's Collections Tresco Collections Bryher Table Sales Surplus Fund5 re sale of Rathbone Close- as advlsed by Ellzabeth Garden PavSlllon Hire 40.00 2,231.00 2.982.38 585.90 94.25 140.75 624.87 941.00 Letting Income Church Hall Funeral & Income Fees- Trenear General All Gi￿n8- Glft Aid Recovery General All Giving- Gift Aid Recovery General Colle¢tlons- Colle¢tlon at Se￿Ces Old Town General Collections- Collection at Serwces St Mary's General Collections- Collection at Serwces Tresco General Donatlons- Gener31 Funds- 8ryher TBC VarSou$ Jan 24 Le8acles- Howells Sollcltors Various 1.610.49 435.00 General Donatlons- General Funds- Le8acles General Income from 8uIldSn￿- Letting Income Garden Pavllllon TOTAL 9,685.64 CREDITORS Date Pald Suppller Detall Amount Headln8 Posted To 1510112024 1510112024 1710112024 1710112024 2210112024 2210112024 1710112024 1710112024 1710112024 1710112024 1510112024 1510112024 1510112024 TBC 1510112024 1510112024 1510112024 2610112024 5teamshlp Companv lacque Foster Corona Ener8V Corona Energv Corona Ener8V Matthews Rogers Corona Ener8V Corona Ener8V Corona Ener8V Corona Ener8V Tresco Estate 5t Agne5 8oating 5ibleys Fuel & Marine Howells Solicltors Jane Chiverton Elizabeth Burke Rachel Young Bank Charge5 Charlty Shop Frelghi Cleanlns ol Church Hall Settlement of Inv & Credit Notes to Dec 23 settlement of Inv & Credit Notes to Dec 23 Settlement of Inv & Credit Notes to Dec 23 Old Tgwn Church Yard july to Dec 23 Settlement of Inv & Credit Notes to Dec 23 Settlement of Inv & Credit Notes to Dec 23 Settlement of Inv & Credit Notes to Dec 23 Settlement of Inv & Credlt Notes to Dec 23 Boatln8 Boating Fire Extin8U15her Servite Flnal Expenses of Rathbone Close Verger Fees Subsistence Fee Verger Fees Bank Charges 42.34 Genèral 8ulldln8 Expendlture- Church Hall Expènses General 8uildlns Expenditure- Church Hall Expenses General 8uildlns Expenditure- Church Hall Expenses General 8uildln8 Expenditure. St Martin's Parsonage Expenses General Church Expenditure- General Expendlture- Bryher General Church Expenditure- General Expendlture- Old Town General Church Expenditure- General Expendlture- St Agnes General Church Expenditure- General Expendlture- St Martln's General Church Expenditure- General Expenditure- St Mary's General Church Expenditure- General Expendlture- Tresco Jolnt Church Runnln8 Expendlture- Boat Travel Joint Church Running Expenditure- Boat Travel Joint Church Running Expenditure- Joint Church Running Costs Repairs to Rathbone Close Weddings & Funerals Out8oin8s- Wedding / Funeral Outgoin8S Weddings & Funerals Out8oings- Wedding / Funeral Outgoings Wedding5 & Funerals Outgoin8s- Wedding / Funeral Outgoings General Fund Raising Expenditure- Bank Charges -106.04 429.05 32.76 1,795.20 -52.28 42.88 -117.98 46.27 85.00 178.75 44.02 1,774.33 140.00 10.00 95.00 40.92 TOTAL 4.385.92 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY This report on the financial statements of Ihe PCC for the year ended 31st December 2023 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordan￿ with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (Ihe Regulations,) of the Charities Act 1993 ('the Act,). ctive res Examiner The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. onsibilitie8 of the PCC the chari and the Ind• ndent It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,. follow the procedures laid down in the Genera5 Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of th58 re My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and $￿kIng explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evKlence that woukl be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Inde ndent examinerfs ststement In connection with my examination, no matter has corne to my attention.. (1) which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements (a) to keeping accurate records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or (b) to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met., or to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. {2) Ckrtr Barry Archer Anjeric, Lower Strand, St. Mary's, Isles of Solw TR21 OPS Dated..