St John The Evangelist, Welling Annual Report and Accounts
For the Year Ended
31 December 2023
Charity Commission Number 1130101
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST WELLING – ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL for the year ended 31st December 2023
Incumbent: Rev. Adam Foot, St. John’s Vicarage, Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BQ
Bank: Barclays Bank
Independent Examiner: Mr Robert Trice MAAT, 210 King George Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 OPH
Charity Commission registration number 1130101 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
PCC Membership
Clergy: Vicar: Adam Foot, Curate: Gordon MacBean (to December) Wardens: Val Gompers and James Golding PCC Treasurer: Kenneth Woodcock: PCC Secretary: Kate foot to APCM then Dorin Mkala To APCM 24: Jenny Cosser, Ken Woodcock, Steve Read, Mushi Rahman and Mike Dan-Ikhide To APCM 25: Ken Woodcock, Hannah Wood To APCM 26: Micah Gompers, Dorin Mkala Reader Rep: Beverley Beaumont Deanery Synod: To APCM 2026 Linda Dowell, Estelle Woodcock, Danny Branch
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE and MANAGEMENT
Members of the PCC are ex-officio, elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting [APCM] or seconded by the PCC in accordance with Church Representation Rules.
Non PCC Posts
Deputy Wardens: Trevor Thomas, Jon Stedman, Alison Read; CTIW Representatives: Jenny Cosser, Kate Foot Safeguarding: Julie Stedman; Vetting and Barring Recruiter: Cathy Claridge
Organist: Doug Snow; Administrator: Natasha Cook; Assistant Administrator: Cathy Claridge; Playgroup Manager: Julie Stedman
Youth Worker: Linzi Golding Cleaner: Iona MacBean, Zenaida Niculin from March.
Committees: The PCC operates through a number of committees, which meet between its meetings.
Standing Cttee : Meets as needed and transacts business for the PCC between meetings, subject to directions given by the PCC.
Finance Cttee : Oversees the general financial dimension of the work at St. John’s, monitoring income, expenditure and budgeting, taking into account such issues as Parish Share, Church Repair Fund, communications, Playgroup, wages, pensions and utilities.
Property Cttee: Assists the Churchwardens in the maintenance of the fabric of church, hall, grounds and curate’s house [52 Clifton Road] and oversees Parish work days and voluntary work and the letting of contracts, having particular concern for work identified in the Quinquennial surveys.
Missions Council: Promotes the work of world and home mission through our Mission Partners and their societies and oversees the allocation of our away giving.
Playgroup Council: Oversees, monitors and supports the work of Playgroup on behalf of the PCC. Ministry Cttee: A small team with ministry leaders heading up aspects of church life: Pastoral & Small Groups (Estelle Woodcock), Outreach and Family Courses (Kate Foot), Teaching / Worship (Adam Foot), Pastoral (Miriam Giles) and Beverley Beaumont met twice to begin the work of moving the church forward again after the covid hiatus.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent (the Rev. Adam Foot), to promote in the parish the whole nature of the church pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the responsibility for the maintenance of the church buildings, hall and grounds of St. John’s Welling and of 52 Clifton Road, the curate’s house. When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
PCC main meetings: The PCC met 6 times during 2023, the main items of discussion being: Finance, Health and Safety, Employment issues (Pensions), Safeguarding and Property. The committee structure remains the most efficient and effective way of carrying out PCC duties however. Committee decisions and recommendations are reviewed and voted on by full PCC where appropriate.
Finance Cttee : Has worked to ensure good use of our resources. Continued monitoring of budgets maintained our financial effectiveness this year with extra work being placed by the diocesan review of finance model and the start of electronic banking. We remain committed to meeting our Diocesan offer, a sign of the people’s generosity and God’s grace. Our finances continue to remain tight; however we again finish the year in a sound place financially. The decision to transfer to CAF bank remains on hold until current business situation returns to a more normal footing. Special thanks go to Elaine Passey who continues to provide excellent work as book-keeper and member of Finance committee and to our counting and banking team.
Property Cttee: We have carried out works to our grounds and general maintenance. We have continued our pattern of workdays. Thanks are due to Peter Ainsworth who continued on a voluntary basis and to Jim Golding who has done many jobs repairing and improving our facilities. Bob Morris has continued in his efforts to improve our environmental impact. A Sub group headed up by Dorin has worked hard to bring Phase 1 (Toilets) of our hall project to a successful bidding process - we hope the work will be carried out at Easter 2024.
Missions Council: Has continued to foster the links between church and mission partners with regular prayers at our Sunday services, daily online prayer and articles in the parish magazine from different mission partners. Alternate Council meetings are devoted to prayer and are open for anyone to attend. We continued to increase awareness and prayer around issues of human slavery and the persecuted church. The Tester family moved back to the UK from Lima and continue to work for CMS South America – a visit was made to ensure all is good with them and a good party visited our mission link in Uganda.
Playgroup Council (PgC): Has monitored Playgroup and its finances. PgC has supported the excellent work of the Playgroup and maintained the closer relationship between Playgroup and Church. Numbers and finances are tighter but sound. There has been a lot of illness within the staff and we wish to thank the team for stepping up.
Ministry Cttee: This function has largely been met by various loosely determined groups until our return to complete normality postpandemic.
Gift Projects: We held a gift month during the year to raise funds for our hall project raising £6,909.
Social action & Prayer events: Community Prayer continued with daily zoom prayer meetings. Homegroups continued to attract good numbers, some online. A good number of church members contribute to social action projects run by groups of churches in Bexley.
Church Attendance & Electoral Roll: The New Electoral Roll was 181, 2 up on last year. We do need to increase our efforts to get people who attend on the roll. Attendance at church on a Sunday continues be encouraging with continued good numbers at The Life Service. We are an all age church with good representation across the age spectrum. Our gender balance is good, and we are thankful that we have become more representative in our ethnic and social diversity. We have continued to live stream our live morning services which is appreciated by those who cannot attend in person. Online Compline has been offered from Monday to Thursday evenings.
Youth & Children’s work: Has been offered in person and we offer our thanks to Linzi and team as they have worked hard to continue to disciple our young people. Youth under the stars (camping in the vicarage garden) was a success. Big thanks to our tireless children’s team and to our Lamplighter team.
Prayer, Teaching & Worship: We place a high emphasis on Biblical teaching, on personal and corporate prayer and Bible study, and on prayer ministry. We are blessed with a broad spectrum of worship from our traditional Christmas Carols to our contemporary Transform Praise services. The Contemporary Carol Service was a big success, as was our Traditional Carol Service. The 4pm Life Service has been a big success with a café style layout and a growing following, the Mother’s Day and Firework light services being particularly popular. Online prayer 6 times a week continues to be well supported.
Discipleship and small groups: We have continued to concentrate on Discipleship with our 13+ homegroups also providing the first line of pastoral care. Our TOFF’s (Those over fifty-five) group continues, though with reduced numbers. Bowls Club has thrived.
Schools: Regular online assemblies are offered to Fosters Primary School and Danson Primary School, an in-person Harvest assembly was offered at Hook Lane. School Christmas Services from Fosters, Danson and Hook Lane were enjoyed by all, as was a visit by Little Wings Nursery. Our own playgroup and Lamplighters Nativities were a delight. Regular Danson and Fosters assemblies continued.
Playgroup: Continues to deliver an excellent start to the children’s education in body, mind and spirit. Volunteers : Without the increasing pool of volunteers who help in every area of church life St. John’s could not continue to function. Refreshments (in church) and prayer after the morning services resumed during the year.
Outreach: ALPHA has been successfully run again this year. Our Pastoral hub and network of pastoral care has ensured good pastoral care for church members, much of it unseen and online.
Administration: Natasha and Cathy continued to make a great difference in keeping the Church well managed from an admin and communication perspective.
RISK MANAGEMENT
As a PCC we take risk management seriously, paying particular care to our Child Protection and Health and Safety, employment and Playgroup guidelines. We continue to expand and review our risk management knowledge and policies. Our policies on expenses and the handling of cash are reviewed and adhered to.
Health and Safety: We continue to review our policies.
Safeguarding: We continue to monitor our response to safeguarding and safety, undertaking training as and when required. Advice has been sought from CCPAS and from the Diocese and other agencies when necessary.
RESERVES POLICY
Our reserves policy remains at a minimum of £25,000. Our current unrestricted reserves are in excess of £40,000 with restricted reserves of £18388 in the hall and £3693.20 in audio visual system funds.
On Behalf of the PCC
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The Rev’d Adam Foot Chairman and Vicar of St. John the Evangelist, Welling. 4[th] January 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St John the Evangelist, Welling
This Report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out in this annual report, is in respect of an examination carried out under Regulation 3(3) of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") and s.145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 3(3) and section 144(2) of the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of Regulation 25.
Basis of this report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition, issued by the Finance Division of the Archbishops' Council. That examination includes a review of the accounting record kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Rob Trice
7th March 2024
Mr Rob Trice MAAT 210 King George Road Chatham, Kent, ME5 0PH
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S WELLING
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 5 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year NET ASSETS Funds Restricted funds 10 Designated funds 10 Unrestricted funds 10 Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 5 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year NET ASSETS Funds Restricted funds 10 Designated funds 10 Unrestricted funds 10 |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2023 £ £ £ £ 31,488 - - 31,488 |
|---|---|
| 31,488 - - 31,488 |
|
| 1,957 - 68 2,025 40,794 20,265 99,967 161,026 |
|
| 42,751 20,265 100,035 163,051 (3,231) - (526) (3,757) |
|
| 39,520 20,265 99,509 159,294 |
|
| 71,008 20,265 99,509 190,782 - - - - |
|
| 71,008 20,265 99,509 190,782 |
|
| - - 99,509 99,509 - 20,265 - 20,265 71,008 - - 71,008 |
|
| 71,008 20,265 99,509 190,782 |
|
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ £ 31,488 - - 31,488 |
|
| 31,488 - - 31,488 |
|
| 2,239 - 92 2,331 17,037 23,279 109,401 149,717 |
|
| 19,276 23,279 109,493 152,048 (957) (2,041) - (2,998) |
|
| 18,319 21,238 109,493 149,050 |
|
| 49,807 21,238 109,493 180,538 - - - - |
|
| 49,807 21,238 109,493 180,538 |
|
| - - 109,493 109,493 - 21,238 - 21,238 49,807 - - 49,807 |
|
| 49,807 21,238 109,493 180,538 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on and signed on its behalf 11/3/24
The Revd A Foot Chairman
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The accompanying notes form a part of these financial statements.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S WELLING
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Incoming resources Voluntary income 2a Activities for generating funds 2b Income from investments 2c Church activities 2d Other incoming resources 2e Total incoming resources Resources expended Costs of generating voluntary income 3a Church activities 3b Governance Costs 3c Support Costs 3d Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources Transfers, other gains and losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2023 . Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2023 Notes Incoming resources Voluntary income 2a Activities for generating funds 2b Income from investments 2c Church activities 2d Other incoming resources 2e Total incoming resources Resources expended Costs of generating voluntary income 3a Church activities 3b Governance Costs 3c Support Costs 3d Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources Transfers, other gains and losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2022 Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2022 |
TOTAL Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2023 £ £ £ £ 155,867 422 10,690 166,979 601 - 96,615 97,216 943 - - 943 10,971 - - 10,971 15,306 - - 15,306 |
|---|---|
| 183,688 422 107,305 291,415 |
|
150 - - 150 141,177 17,764 114,992 273,933 875 - - 875 6,213 - - 6,213 |
|
| 148,415 17,764 114,992 281,171 |
|
| 35,273 (17,342) (7,687) 10,244 (14,071) 16,369 (2,298) - . |
|
| 21,202 (973) (9,985) 10,244 49,806 21,238 109,494 180,538 |
|
| 71,008 20,265 99,509 190,782 |
|
| TOTAL Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ £ 140,172 1,904 25,254 167,330 290 - 93,643 93,933 82 - - 82 11,604 - - 11,604 13,513 - - 13,513 |
|
| 165,661 1,904 118,897 286,462 |
|
| 150 - - 150 146,273 18,397 113,236 277,906 875 - - 875 5,642 - - 5,642 |
|
| 152,940 18,397 113,236 284,573 |
|
| 12,721 (16,493) 5,661 1,889 (33,182) 5,570 27,612 - |
|
| (20,461) (10,923) 33,273 1,889 70,267 32,161 76,221 178,649 |
|
| 49,806 21,238 109,494 180,538 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S CHURCH, WELLING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting policies
- a Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b Funds accounting
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC general purposes.
Designated funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restricted funds - a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.
Endowment funds - funds the capital of which must be retained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Voluntary Income
- c Collections are recognised when received. Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.
Income from investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
All other income
All other income is recognised when it is receivable.
Gains and losses on investments
Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation on 31 December.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S CHURCH, WELLING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
d Resources used
Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
Church Activities
The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for when paid. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.
e Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s10(2)(a) of the Charities Act 2011.
Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Individual items acquired have been capitalised in the accounts and depreciated over their useful economic life.
All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under (£1000) are written off in the year they were incurred.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are:
Fixtures and fittings
25% straight line reduction basis
No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC's policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. Provision will be made if there has been any permanent diminution in value.
Investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.
f Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown a debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with Rochester DBF, or at the bank.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S WELLING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2 Incoming resources
| a Voluntary income Planned giving Other planned giving Collections at all services Gift days Sundry donations and appeals Income tax recoverable Bequests Miscellaneous b Activities for generating funds Organisations in St John's Youth Alpha/Soul Survivor Parish Weekend Toffs Open Door Social Club Bowls income Office c Investment income Dividends and interest d Income from Church Activities Church hall lettings etc Fees from weddings etc Community Parish magazine School of Theology e Other other incoming resources Total incoming resources |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2023 Funds Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 109,748 131 2,985 112,864 96,801 976 12,757 110,534 4,410 - - 4,410 4,881 - - 4,881 8,847 194 340 9,381 7,318 580 1,403 9,301 - - 6,665 6,665 - - 8,856 8,856 631 - - 631 732 30 377 1,139 28,490 97 700 29,287 25,805 318 1,861 27,984 1,000 - - 1,000 1,500 - - 1,500 2,741 - - 2,741 3,135 - - 3,135 |
|---|---|
| 155,867 422 10,690 166,979 140,172 1,904 25,254 167,330 |
|
| 150 - 93,329 93,479 - - 91,863 91,863 49 - - 49 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 482 482 - - 670 670 - - 662 662 - - 610 610 - - - - - - - - - - 2,142 2,142 - 500 500 402 - - 402 290 - - 290 |
|
| 601 - 96,615 97,216 290 - 93,643 93,933 |
|
| 943 - - 943 82 - - 82 |
|
| 943 - - 943 82 - - 82 |
|
| 4,740 - - 4,740 4,514 - - 4,514 4,731 - - 4,731 7,090 - - 7,090 1,500 - - 1,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
|
| 10,971 - - 10,971 11,604 - - 11,604 |
|
| 15,306 - - 15,306 13,513 - - 13,513 |
|
| 15,306 - - 15,306 13,513 - - 13,513 |
|
| 183,688 422 107,305 291,415 165,661 1,904 118,897 286,462 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S WELLING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 3 Resources expended a Costs of generating voluntary income b Charitable Activities Missionary and charitable giving: Home: Away Prayer in the park Donations Organisations and Groups Children's Work Youth & Youth worker Ministry costs: Diocesan parish contribution Other clergy costs Church running expenses Administrator Church Cleaning Church maintenance Community Alpha Organ/Piano Maintenance Weekend Away Organist and Verger Subscriptions Upkeep of services 52 Clifton Road Vicarage Parish magazine Open Door Toffs Church hall running costs Hall Project c Governance costs Independent examination fee d Support Costs Office Total resources expended |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2023 Funds Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 150 - - 150 150 - - 150 |
|---|---|
| 150 - - 150 150 - - 150 |
|
| - - - - - 300 - 1,460 1,760 - 16,000 - 16,000 - 16,000 - 16,000 51 - - 51 - - - - 2,552 1,614 - 4,166 1,881 2,397 1,747 6,025 7,591 - 93,921 101,512 5,662 - 93,617 99,279 283 - - 283 419 - - 419 4,462 - 3,000 7,462 3,694 - 3,200 6,894 |
|
| 14,939 17,614 96,921 129,474 11,956 18,397 100,024 130,377 76,145 - - 76,145 75,102 - - 75,102 2,038 - - 2,038 1,947 - - 1,947 6,306 150 7,977 14,433 14,781 - - 14,781 13,074 - - 13,074 12,371 - - 12,371 6,062 - - 6,062 8,137 - - 8,137 3,002 - 47 3,049 3,434 - 945 4,379 4,404 - - 4,404 3,668 - - 3,668 261 - - 261 104 - - 104 139 - 769 908 120 - 893 1,013 - - - - - - - - 2,138 - - 2,138 2,819 - - 2,819 602 - - 602 1,739 - - 1,739 4,246 - 6,760 11,006 1,817 - 10 1,827 2,801 - - 2,801 3,202 - - 3,202 3,842 - - 3,842 3,608 - - 3,608 - - - - - - - - - - 351 351 - - 379 379 - - 476 476 - - 556 556 - - 1,691 1,691 - - - - 1,178 - - 1,178 1,468 - - 1,468 - - - - - - 10,429 10,429 |
|
| 141,177 17,764 114,992 273,933 146,273 18,397 113,236 277,906 |
|
| 875 - - 875 875 - - 875 |
|
| 875 - - 875 875 - - 875 |
|
| 6,213 - - 6,213 5,642 - - 5,642 |
|
| 148,415 17,764 114,992 281,171 152,940 18,397 113,236 284,573 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S WELLING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
4 Staff costs
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| a | Wages and salaries | Administrator | 13,074 | 12,371 |
| Organists | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Playgroup | 71,837 | 72,317 | ||
| Youth and Children's Worker | vacant | vacant | ||
| Part time Youth Worker | 6,683 | 6,271 | ||
| Caretaker | - | 6,124 | ||
| Cleaner | 5,114 | 1,717 |
Related Party Transaction - the following payments were made to PCC members: Linda Dowell was paid £1,160 in respect of employment in the Playgroup.
b
Tangible fixed assets
| 5 Cost or valuation At 1 January 2023 Additions a Disposals At 31 December 2023 Depreciation At 1 January 2023 Provided in the year Disposals At 31 December 2023 b Net book values At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
Freehold land Church TOTAL and buildings equipment £ £ £ 31,488 12,844 44,332 - - - - - - 31,488 12,844 44,332 - 12,844 12,844 - - - - - - - 12,844 12,844 31,488 - 31,488 31,488 - 31,488 |
|---|---|
The freehold land and buildings comprise the curate's house at 52 Clifton Road, Welling. We own 32.8% and the Diocese owns the remainder
The tangible fixed assets in 2020 were the same as shown above.
FIXED ASSETS
(Excluding items that require a faculty ie inalienable property)
| Item Description Date of Purchase 1 Piano 01.03.05 2 Sound System 19.06.08 |
B/F Value Depr'n Total TOTAL or cost Depr'n NBV £ £ £ £ - - - - 12,844 - 12,844 - |
|---|---|
| 12,844 - 12,844 - |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF STJOHN'S WELLING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 7 Debtors Income tax recoverable 8 Cash in Hand Bank Petty Cash Petty Cash (Toffs) Petty Cash (Open Door) Organisations Petty Cash Bowls 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals for utilities and other costs |
2023 2022 £ £ 2,025 2,331 |
|---|---|
| 2,025 2,331 |
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| Total Funds Total Funds 2023 2022 £ £ 105,436 93,241 35 12 209 203 45 35 55,264 55,855 37 371 |
|
| 161,026 149,717 |
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| 2023 2022 £ £ 3,757 2,998 |
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| 3,757 2,998 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S WELLING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10 Statement of funds
| Bal c/fwd | Income | Expenditure | Transfers, | Bal c/fwd | Bal c/fwd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2023 | other gains | 31 Dec | 2023 | |||
| and losses | ||||||
| Unrestricted Fund | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General fund | 49,806 | 183,688 | (148,415) | (14,071) | 71,008 | |
| 49,806 | 183,688 | (148,415) | (14,071) | 71,008 | ||
| Designated Funds | ||||||
| New Projects Fund | 19,452 | 20 | - | - | 19,472 | |
| Mission | (180) | 15 | (16,000) | 16,000 | (165) | |
| Fellowship | 1,966 | 387 | (1,764) | 369 | 958 | |
| 21,238 | 422 | (17,764) | 16,369 | 20,265 | ||
| Restricted Fund | ||||||
| Appeals | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Boiler Fund | 3,750 | 451 | - | - | 4,201 | |
| New Projects Fund | 18,108 | 280 | - | - | 18,388 | |
| Organisations | 55,857 | 93,329 | (93,921) | - | 55,265 | |
| Organ repair Fund | 8,030 | - | (769) | - | 7,261 | |
| P/T Youthworker | 300 | 2,950 | (3,000) | - | 250 | |
| Children's Fund | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Creche | 14 | - | - | - | 14 | |
| Audio Visual Fund | 10,500 | - | (6,807) | - | 3,693 | |
| Gift Day Fund | 9,506 | 6,909 | - | (9,506) | 6,909 | |
| Bowl's Club | 2,258 | 2,142 | (1,691) | - | 2,709 | |
| Social Group | 369 | - | - | (369) | - | |
| Open Door | 124 | 662 | (351) | (300) | 135 | |
| Toffs | 253 | 482 | (476) | - | 259 | |
| Youth Camp | 425 | - | - | - | 425 | |
| Gas/Electric Fund | - | 100 | (7,977) | 7,877 | - | |
| 109,494 | 107,305 | (114,992) | (2,298) | 99,509 | ||
| Total funds | 180,538 | 291,415 | (281,171) | - | 190,782 | |
| Bal c/fwd | Income | Expenditure | Transfers, | Bal c/fwd | ||
| 1 Jan 2022 | other gains | 31 Dec | 2022 | |||
| and losses | ||||||
| Unrestricted Fund | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General fund | 70,268 | 165,661 | (152,941) | (33,182) | 49,806 | |
| 70,268 | 165,661 | (152,941) | (33,182) | 49,806 | ||
| Designated Funds | ||||||
| New Projects Fund | 29,882 | - | - | (10,430) | 19,452 | |
| Mission | (180) | - | (16,000) | 16,000 | (180) | |
| Fellowship | 2,459 | 1,904 | (2,397) | - | 1,966 | |
| 32,161 | 1,904 | (18,397) | 5,570 | 21,238 | ||
| Restricted Fund | ||||||
| Appeals | 150 | 1,597 | (1,747) | - | - | |
| Boiler Fund | 4,445 | 450 | (945) | (200) | 3,750 | |
| New Projects Fund | - | 425 | (10,429) | 28,112 | 18,108 | |
| Organisations | 57,578 | 90,029 | (91,950) | 200 | 55,857 | |
| Organ repair Fund | 8,922 | - | (892) | - | 8,030 | |
| P/T Youthworker | 300 | 3,000 | (3,000) | - | 300 | |
| Children's Fund | 1,047 | 427 | (1,474) | - | - | |
| Creche | 23 | - | (9) | - | 14 | |
| Audio Visual Fund | - | 10,500 | - | - | 10,500 | |
| Gift Day Fund | - | 8,856 | - | 650 | 9,506 | |
| Bowls Club | 2,088 | 1,833 | (1,163) | (500) | 2,258 | |
| Social Group | 369 | - | - | - | 369 | |
| Open Door | 293 | 610 | (379) | (400) | 124 | |
| Toffs | 389 | 670 | (556) | (250) | 253 | |
| Soul Survivor | 616 | - | (191) | - | 425 | |
| 76,220 | 118,397 | (112,735) | 27,612 | 109,494 | ||
| Total funds | 178,649 | 285,962 | (284,073) | - | 180,538 |
A fuller explanation of these funds is given on page 13
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Explanation of church funds
Unrestricted Funds
General fund A fund for general expenses other than those listed New Projects Fund To raise funds for projects Mission Our home and overseas mission fund Fellowship To provide financial assistance to church members
Restricted Funds
Appeals Fund Money raised for food appeals for The Leprosy Mission, Rukungiri and Open Doors. Boiler Fund Money raised for the Church heating New Projects Fund To raise funds for projects Organisations Church groups who have their own bank accounts Organ repair fund Money raised for the repair of the organ Part time youthworker fund To raise funds for the part time youthworker Children (CFD) Money raised especially for children Creche Diocese grant to refurbish creche area Audio Visual Fund For sound equipment and screens Gift Day Fund Gift Day restricted donations Bowls Club Bowl's club finances Social Group Fund for social activities - non profit making - Closed in the year Open Door Mothers and Toddlers' club Toffs Club for 'Those Over 55's Youth Camp A holding fund for our youth to attend Youth Camp Gas/Electric Fund a restricted fund for the gas and electric bills.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ST JOHNS CHURCH MISSIONARY COUNCIL - RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS – 2023
| Balance B/F Away Home Income Dedicated Home/Mission Dedicated Away Mission Expenditure Missionary International Justice Mission Open Doors Leprosy Mission CRIB's Rukungiri C.M.S. Total Expenditure Total Funds Allocated Balance C/F at 31 December 2023 Held as : Dedicated in Church Accounts Dedicated in Church Accounts |
- 16,015 |
2023 £ (180) - (180) - 16,000 16,015 1,000 1,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 16,000 16,000 16,000 (165) (165) Away - Home (165) |
2022 £ (180) - |
|---|---|---|---|
| (180) 16,000 |
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| 1,000 1,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 |
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| 16,000 | |||
| 16,000 Away Home |
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| 16,000 | |||
| (180) | |||
| (180) - |
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| (180) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
GROUPS WITHIN ST JOHN'S (HAVING OWN BANK ACCOUNTS)
| PLAYGROUP 2023 2022 £ £ Balance B/F Savings accoun 16,094 16,065 Expenses Wages Bank 17,395 22,388 Pensions Cash 577 449 Rent Fee refunds 34,066 38,902 Tax/NI Consumables Income Fees 27,827 27,267 Equipment Training Fundi - - IT Funding 53,835 52,450 Admin Donation 1,043 1,262 Fundraising Other 247 1,327 Donations Interest 247 29 Training Grants 2,398 - Other EAL/Sp & L 85,597 82,335 Balance C/F Savings Ac Bank Cash Creditor 2021 119,663 121,237 |
2023 2022 £ £ 65,514 67,525 - - 8,983 8,846 346 15 6,323 4,792 1,446 1,703 745 601 148 173 1,585 1,362 - 40 386 478 900 1,636 - - - - |
|---|---|
| 86,376 87,171 |
|
| 16,341 16,094 16,703 17,395 243 577 - - |
|
| 33,287 34,066 |
|
| 119,663 121,237 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
GROUPS WITHIN ST JOHN'S (HAVING OWN BANK ACCOUNTS)
| Income Cash b/f Membership Fees Weekly Fees Charity Other Total Income Balance B/F Income L Shaped Boxes Subscriptions Xmas Fayre Donations Coronation Fayre Badge Doug's concert |
St John's Bowls Club 2023 2022 £ £ Expenditure 2,258 2,088 Refreshments Rent Donation Meal - 90 Donation to S John's 2,010 1,743 Sundry - - Charity 132 0 Equipment 2,142 1,833 Total expenditure Cash at Bank Cash in Hand 4,400 3,921 Leprosy Mission 2023 2022 £ £ 8,943 6,031 Expenditure Sundries Leprosy Mission 365 244 Stationery 1,189 1,280 Xmas Craft & Party 3,450 4,392 Craft 205 430 Refreshments 2,075 425 Games 3 0 445 743 181 Balance C/f 16,675 13,726 |
2023 2022 £ £ 67 53 864 810 750 230 - 500 10 50 - - - 20 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,691 1,663 2,709 1,887 0 371 |
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| 4,400 3,921 |
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| 2023 2022 £ £ 208 40 6,000 3,225 247 89 67 340 336 339 455 42 232 322 386 |
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| 7,545 4,783 |
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| 9,130 8,943 |
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| 16,675 13,726 |
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