THE PARISH CHURCH OF CHENIES & LILE CHALFONT (Charity No." 1130134} St Michael's Church, Chenies St George's Church, Little Chalfont TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL l January 2024- 31 December 2024 Incumbent The Reverend David Whale The Rectory Chenies, Bucks WD3 6ER Bank The National Westminster Bank plc 13 High Street Chesham, Bucks Independent Examiner David Green MA (Cantab) ACA Azets Suites B & D Burnham Yard Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2JH
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 The trustees present their annua1 report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31" December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed. the Charities Att 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Oblectlves and activities Misslon Statement To know Jesus and to make Jesus known, through personal discipleship, through community action, through taking an active part in the church family The Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend David Whale, in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. social, and ecumenical. It also has the responsibility for the upkeep of St George's and St Michael's churches and ancillary properties. Publlc Beneflt The trustees have considered the guidance published by the Charity Commission and have concluded that the activities, as set out under Achievements and performance, address the principles of identifiable pu blic benefit, and demonstrate that f ulfilment of the public benefit requirement under the Charities Act 2011. Achlevements and performance: Fabric Report for St Michael's Church (Sandra Kemp* Churchwarden) I report that all goods and ornaments are as recorded in the Terrier and Inventory. The clock, fire extinguishers, organ and lightning condurtor were all serviced as usual during the year, and the portable appliance test was carried out in February. Our five yearly quinquennial inspection also took place and thankfully raised no major concerns regarding the structure and fixtures at St Michael's. By the time you are reading this report. we will a150 have had an electrical installation inspection. Our monthly charity coffee mornings have continued during 2024 thanks to Gwen and John Woodbridge who organise them and we held a wet but successful bank holiday event during which we were well entertained by the Bandoliers, a local youth band and tea and cake were served mainly by our friends from St George's who kindly came to help on the day. We were particularly thankful to Philip and Ann Cummings along with the Rettor and the Ludlow's. who braved the rain to organise the parachuting of some very soggy teddy bears from the top of the tower. Sadly, our congregation is getting older, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find people to Page I
CHENIES AND UThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 Icont.) maintain the grass in the churchyard and New Graveyard. We would still welcome offers of help from anyone who feelsthey might be ableto cutthe grassfrom time to time. Pleasetalkto Philip Cummings. We have mowers and a strimmer. The major change during the year was the change in service times. The 8am BCP Holy Communion moved to 9am and the 11.15am Common Worship service is no longer running. Sadly, as a result, some of our worshippers moved to other local churches following the loss of this service but the regular BCP congregation accepted the move from 8am to 9am and have settled comfortably into the service, which now has the services of an organist every week and hymns are sung. You are welcome to join us if you wish. We are very blessed to have a team of willing volunteers to maintain our church and its surroundings and welcome visitors and worshippers. l am particularly grateful to Philip Cummings, both for all the maintenance work that he does and for the help he gives to me as churchwarden. I must also acknowledge with gratitude the continuing support of my husband, Chris, without which it would be impossible to fulfil my role as churchwarden. Fabrlc Report for St George's Church (Bill Stokes, Churchwarden) This has been a quiet year for the church buildin& with no major works or disruptions to report. One notable change has been the relocation of the church office, which is now situated in the sacristy. The move has allowed us to repurpose the old office space for children's work, a change that we hope will better serve the needs of our congregation and community. As ever, I would like to thank everyone who has supported me in keeping the church building running smoothly over the past year. Many members of the congregation help with something whether it is leanin& making coffees orad hoc repairs. Your continued support is a real source of encouragement. Deanery Synod (Dr J Nash) Synod met fourtimes in the year. March 24-'What does a parish Development advisor do7 After a long presentation, it was unclear if the aim of the presentation had been achieved. June 24 - Discussion to bring the new Diocesan initiative of Disciples Together to bring ministry with Children, Youth and Families ICYPFI into the heart of our mission. November 19, 24 - Visit from Bishop Steven Croft to the Amersham Deanery, which included time spent at St George's attending a Kingdom Kids service, followed in the evening by a talk and Q&A session on the 'Living in Love & Faith, C of E initiative. November 28, 24 - An update from link mission partners, Steve, and Lyndsey Poulson, in Honduras. The main topic was parish share allocation, ending with a talk on Estates ministry by Rev V Jones Page 2
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEE5 REPORT for the year ended 31° December 2024 {cont.) Safeguardlng (Ann Cummlngs, Parish Safeguardlng Officer) The Safeguarding, Training and Activity registers have been updated for all the Facilitators and attivities held on a regular basis in the Parish, being run by members of St George's and St Michael's Churches. Our volunteers and staff, comprising of members of our Clergy team, activity organisers, co-ordinators, activity helpers and PCC members have completed the required Safeguarding and Training courses, and the training register has been updated to reflect the dates of completion for the appropriate course for each person. During this year our Parish Clerk, Becca Newman, has now taken on all the administrative work associated with the Safeguarding Role for the Parish and She has been very busy getting the diocese Dashboards updated online. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her sterling work. No concerns or issues have been reported to the Diocese Safeguarding Team this year by the Parish. The Llttle Chalfont Churches Together (Se¢retsry) The Churche5 Together coordinating committee has continued to meet regularly. This year they facilitated the Walk of Witness on Good Fridayi a stall at the Little Chalfont Village Day, Remembrance Day service and Carols on the green. There are hopes to plan more soclal activities so that there can be greater encouragement for the church members. Oasis Café (Sue Nash) The café has been a bit quieter during the back half of 2024. mainly due to several ladies now working, so not able to come. It still provides a safe space for families, and we have seen new faces, mainly directed from the Food Hub, who are now regular to the café. We have considered whether it is time to either stop running the cafe or change the a8enda to make it more of a discussion group, but for the time being have decided to keep it going, as it is a good venue to "feed" people into the church community from other events. The ladies have started cleaning the church too and have taken ownership, for now every other month and after they clean, we sit and have lunch together. This is a great step to belonging, not to mention helping the small, faithful team of cleaners. Thanks to Vic for organising this. It has been very successful. The Roots and Fruits bible study group has stopped for the time being, as many of the mums who came regularly now work on a Friday. The intention is to try and reintroduce this group or something similar, either at another time in the week or when we have a new group interested. Thank you to the faithful team, who support the café. It would not run so smoothly without you all. Family Food Hub (Sue Nash) We are pleased to also be able to support local children with a hot breakfast during the school holidays. Helping Hands at Bucks Council always keep in close contatt with us and in July 2025 we received a further grant of £9,000 from Bucks Council. In addition to helping with food parcels, we have also been able to refer families to the Trussell Trust Food Bank and to CAP (Christians against poverty). Whi15t the Food Hub is not directly a church event, we have been able to inform people, where appropriate, of church events like the Cafe, Kingdom Kids and Kingdom Tots. Page 3
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31° December 2024 (cont.) Thank you to the team of faithful volunteers who help pack, serve in the kitchen, and contribute financially to this. sadly. much needed form of support. The table below shows the numbers of people fed in 2024. We continue to open every Monday morning 9-11am even on Bank Holidays. 2024 Month Adults Children Total Breakfasts made New people January February 119 70 98 61 217 131 6 adults 12 children March April 53 61 31 55 84 116 30 adults 39 children May June July 49 59 76 40 50 71 89 109 147 35 adults 47 children August September October 65 77 80 54 66 53 119 143 133 12 adults 17 children November December 84 78 67 65 151 143 14 adults 18 children 161 Total 951 711 1,662 21 Klngdom Kids (Rev Vic Jone51 From I" March, I was appointed as the Children & Families Minister, and it ha5 been a full-on roller- coaster ride. nd In April 2025, Kingdom Kids will celebrate its 2 birthday. Over the last year we have seen it grow in number; every week we see numbers between 22-28. Kingdom Kids is a group where we gather together, have fellowship together through playing games and eating together, we worship together, we learn from the Bible together, we pray together, we hear from God together- We are church. Kingdom Kids, like so many of our activities could not be p055ible without our amazing volunteers, who are incredibly committed and give up their time to minister to boys and girls in the community. So, firstly I'd like to thank those who give up their time, Sue, John, Jo, Gareth, Kathyi Penny, Chris, Sue and Bill. Without your commitment we would be unable to carry out what we do. THANK YOU. Over the last year we have continued to build on what we set out to do back in 2023. We have seen the children grow in confidence, so many more of the children love to share their 'thank you, prayer each week. The children's understanding and faith is going from strength to Strength. We now have a rota for children to sign up for tasks and they love any opportunity to belong. Page 4
CHENIES AND LILE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 Icont.) For a season, we had 5 teenage girls who came after school to help, some out of choice and others for Duke of Edinbur8h. It was a fruitful time- however, it again highlighted the fact that there is still a need for provision for the youth in the community. This was our vision and prayer points last year: Lookin forward to 2024 our vision and ra er oints.. we seek to grow our group of volunteers. we continue to disciple the children. we grow our children's ministry. we look to start a group for the teenage girls. we look to start a parent group running alongside Kingdom Kids A few of these points we have managed to work on, such as discipling the children, growing our children's ministry and starting a parent group running alongside Kingdom Kids. As we step into 2025, our vision and prayer points will remain the same as in 2024. For us to step into more and grow, the church's building project will walk hand in hand with the Children and Families Minister role. Klngdom Tots September 2024, we launched Kingdom Tots, our baby and toddlergroup. This happens on a Tuesday 9am-10.30am. We are sm311 in numbers however it has been a special time of building relationships and trust. In 2025, we will look to advertise and grow thls little group. Klngdom Builders Also, in September 2024 we launched Kingdom Builders. A service aimed at our families that we minister to in the week, and for children who come to Kingdom Kids to bring their parents. We run every other week, one session finishes with a hot meal and the other session with cakes and pastries. This is a service where we go back to the beginning and build each other up, teach, learn, and share together. Our numbers range from 25-48. It has been a real blessing to see children and adults engaging and working together. Kingdom Klds Hollday Club We held our holiday club again in 2024. We saw 30 children each day. We looked at Psalm 23 throu8hout thc wcck, We were supported by an amazing team of volunteer5 from the P<irisli ai)d Llie benefice, for which l am very thankful. It was a week full of fun, messy games, craft, singin& worship, snacks, and a whole lot of Jesus! Below is a list of other activitles and initiatives implemented In 2024 Lent course- (The church of tomorrow) Prayer Breakfasts Prayer walks Pop up games in the park over the school holidays {July/Augustl Transformed the altar into an Easter Garden and the stable scene at Christmas. Carols by candlelight Chalfont Valley11 am now the chair of the Ambassador) Page 5
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 20241cont.) St George's School- Collective Worship Dr Challonerfs- Spoken at their Christian Union Supporting families in their homes and at the church Local coffee shops Supporting mums: Emergency visits to the doctors and hospital- Emotional sUPPOrt Doctors, appointments Buildingteam meetings Volunteering at Restore Hope Encouraging mums to be part of St George's cleaning rota The Harbour (Jo Whale) The Harbour has now become an online support group to better support local parents whose commitments as carers makes meeting in person impractical. The group continues to provide advice and support to parent carers from the local area. Sunday school at St George's (Sharon Chapman) This year has seen us retain the four families who were attending Sunday school on a regular basis last year and gain one morel Regular attendance has allowed us to build a good relationship with the children. Scripture union Bubbles, Splash and Xtreme for the older group, is still our preferred material for planning sessions, although we occasionally may use other material to do themes not included in the Scripture Union material, such as when we were concentrating on the Sunday school values. We have continued with often separating off the children into two groups for part of the session, to allow the older children to access the bible at a higher level and to participate in more discussion. Stories in the bible are brought to life through drama, games and craft and there is always a healthy snack and prayer. At the beginning of each new term, we have started providing a hot breakfast with games and craft to welcome children back to Sunday school which has proved extremely popularl Going into 2025 we have just obtained a dressing up box for our bible-based-drama and hope to use more technology to show the children video clips. As always, we are still looking for more Sunday school helpers which is particularly useful when our leaders and helpers take holidays. Thank you to our wonderful Sunday school team for another wonderful year and for all their dedication and hard work. St George's School and Prschool (Julla Dawson - Co-chair of Governors) 2024 h35 been another remarkably busy year at School, culminating in a SIAMS inspection in December. (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). These inspections are carried out by the church of England and explore ways in which a school's theologically rooted Christian vision Page 6
CHENIES AND LILE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31° December 2024 (cont.) drives the work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school. This is something that the staff and governors have always held as a priority and have met regularlyto ensure we are meeting all the requirements of the framework. Wewere delighted to receive a veryfavourable report which highlighted the many strengths of the School. Congratulations to all the staff. 2024 has also been a year of change. Mrs Accastello left in the summer after 7 years as our head teacher. During that time, she worked tirelessly to ensure that each child received the best start possible. She guided us through the difficult Covid times and the resultant home schooling and oversaw the opening of the thriving pre-school. We all wish her well in her new ventures. The governing body was delighted to appoint Miss Victoria Harjette (deputy headl as our new head teacher and Mr Matthew Griffiths as her deputy. We also said goodbye to Mrs Pendergast, head of Early years and welcomed Miss Chelsea Williams in January as her replacement. l am looking forward to working with them all. At St George's, the children continue to learn through a broad, rich curriculum to enablethem to reach their full potential. School trips are one important way for children to experience new and exciting things and the trip to the pantomime was a resounding success. Special days are included when the entire school works together on a topic, such as the Easter story, or the meaning of our school vislon. It is always a pleasure to take part in these days and see how much the children are enjoying their learning. The staff work hard to ensure the children are offered a range of experiences through Collective Worship, learning about the celebrations from a range of World faiths which is reflective of the pupils at the school. Atts of kindness are celebrated together with occasions when children have demonstrated one of the school values: commitment, compassion, courage, community, and love. St George's continues to be a happy place, full of eager and enthusiast children together with hardworking and dedicated staff. l am very thankful for havingthe opportunityto work alongsidethem all as a governor. Open the Book (Kathy Pler¢e. Amersham Area Coordinator) Our Amersham-wide team has remained steady at about 26 member5 and goes into three schools weekly: St. George's Cof E Infant School, Chalfont Valley E-Att Academy, and St. Mary's Cof E Primary, Old Amersham. The team come from seven different churches locallyl All the Heads, including Chalfont Valley Headteacher Mr Kilyan, have been very encouraging and the children appear to really look forward to the assemblies. We have now launched the new OTB material in our three schools this Autumn 2024. It is great to have a seqLsence of stories in the new material around a bible character and we have noticed the Page 7
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 (cont.) children remember the story so well week by week. This last term we did the story of Joseph and this term we are doing the story of Moses. St Mary's and St George's have always given us a very warm welcome. We are delighted that Peggy Ludlow has joined our OTB team at St George's School. St George's staff are sympathetic to our approach and the school assembly leader continues to add comments to the end of our assembly which can reinforce points we have gently made. The OTB St George's Church members are me, Peggy Ludlow, Jo Herrera, Phil Chapman, Jo Bolton. Penny Quealy is also on the team when She is back in the UK. Jo Bolton continues to help when we are struggling to fill the rota, for which we are incredibly grateful. We all love the opportunity to go into these local schools and get immensejoy out of seeing the children so absorbed in God's word. Please pray for more members as we believe we could go into more schools if we had a bigger team. Please remember, nowadays most of the children in our area will have heard very few bible stories. We continue to pray before and after every assembly that God will use His word to plant seeds in the children and staff s hearts. We continue to be grateful that St George's Church pays our individual membership fees to the Bible Society each July, and manages the update system for each DBS. Flnanclal Revlew: (Mrs Llnda Dunnlngl The General Fund deficit for the year under review was £6,816, compared to last yearfs surplus of £2,671 and this is despite £12,940 having been received from an American film company, who hired the use of St M ichael's church and grounds for filming. Income for the year fell from £108,844 in 2023 to £106,254 in 2024. This drop has been partly due to the fall in rental income from normal church hall lettings. We had also received grants in 2023. As of 2024, these are now accounted for under restricted funds. Other income such as stewardship givlng has remalned stable, collections were down but general donations and legacies have increased from £7,722 in 2023 to £10,375 in 2024. Efforts continue to be made to increase the level of stewardship giving but this proves to be difficult, especially as we are also asking the congregations to give money, towards other ministry needs. We are always incredibly grateful for the generous gifts and legacles from parishioners, past and present and to Latimer and Flaunden churches, who contribute towards the salary costs of our new Administrative A33i5tant, Rececca Newman. Our expenditure has increased from £106,173 in 2023 to £113,070 in 2024 despite a fall in other staff expenses, from £12,316 in 2023 to £7,878 in 2024. The increase in the year is mainly due to a significant rise in the cost of our utility bills and church running costs, which include approximately £2,800 for expenses incurred in the removal and reinstating the organ before and after filming in St. Michael's church. Organist costs are also up from the previous year. Other costs have remained much the same as in the previous year. Our largest cost, the Parish Share was £71,317 for 2024, which was reduced by a deanery rebate and a Iyo discount for paying by direct debit, resulting in a fina5 sum of £69,611 paid for the year. Page 8
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 (cont.) Designated Funds include St Michael's Restoration Fund, the Mission Fund, and a Specific Donations Fund. St Mlchael's Restoration Fund benefitted from the rise in interest rate5 With investment income rising from £3.4k in 2023 to £5.8k in 2024. As with the General Fund there was an increase in church running costs for the year. As St Michael's Restoration Fund had reserves of £127,838, as of 31 December 2023, and no plans for any major repairs or improvements in the pipeSine, a decision was made bythe St Michael's Committee and approved by the PCC to donate £50,000 towards the salary of the new Family Minister, who has been employed to work with local children and their families to encourage them into the fold of the two churches and help to boost congregation numbers for future generations. The Mlsslon Fund w35 set up to account for all the income and expenditure relating to ministry work carried out by the Parish and has seen an increase in reserves from £20,332 in 2023 to £29,645 in 2024. A further donation of £25,000, for mission work, was received during the year from Trinitv Baptist Church, of which £15,000 has been donated towards the salary of the family minister, whose employment commenced on l March 2024 to carry out mission work for both churches. The Speclflc Donatlons Fund has a £Nil balance at the year end. Restrlcted Funds as of 2024, Include St George's Restricted Fund, the Food Hub Fund, and 3 S3larie5 Fund. St George's Restrlcted Fund's reserves have decreased in the year from £90,091 in 2023 to £60,531 in 2024. Rental income from the car park has increased from £7,500 in 2023 to £8,600 in 2024 and dividend income of £2,69412023- £2,481) from investments held on behalf of the charity's trustees by the Oxford Diocese. During the year, St George's Fund has incurred legal & professional fees of £37k with regards to once more exploring the viability of developing the site on which St George's church stands and the renovation of the existing church and to obtain planning permission to achieve their mission plans for the future of the church. Food Hub Fund has been reclassified as a restritted fund with reserves of £20,578 at the year end. During the year it received grants worth £12,230 from Buckinghamshire CoLsnty Council and £1,000 donations from parishioners. It is anticipated that there will be even greater demand for the Food Hub in 2025. The Salarles Fund was set up to monitor the management of grants and donations specifically given towards the salary of our newly appointed Family Minister and towards her salary as Food Hub administrator. The Family Minister salary is being covered by a monthly grant of £1,000, from the Diocese, which is to cover 5 years from I" March 2024, donations of £15,000 from the Mission Fund and £50,000 from St. Michael's Fund, both of which were paid during 2024. Her role as Food Hub administrator has been covered by two grants of £500 and £6,680 from the Rothschild Foundation. The reserves at the year end were £58,513. Further grants have been promised in 2025, £12,000 from the Diocese and £,6,660 from the Rothschild Foundation. Page 9
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 (cont.) Pollcy on Reserves: Reserves will continue to be managed and invested in order that the short-term requirements of the two churches can be adequately met and funds made available to satisfy any needs, as and when thev arise. The trustees will continue to aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately two and a half months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. st The balance held as unrestricted funds as of 31 December was £78,112, of which £20,472 are regarded as free reserves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. On 31" December 2024, based on the anticipated expenditure for 2025, free reserves in the unrestricted funds equates to 2.1 months of charitable expenditure. The trustees considerthe reserves held in the designated and restritted funds to be adequate fortheir purpose. Rlsk Management Risk management is an on-going process as the PCC continues to monitor all risks relating to its varioLSS activities. These include registering those a$50ciated with young peoples, work in accordance with Government and Diocesan requirement5. Health and Safety policies are available for both churches and risk Assessments are undertaken for Specific events. Future Plans The parish continues its progress in redeveloplng the site at St George's to be able to better facilitate ministry. There are hopes that in addition to other family focused ministries a youth group will soon be launched. At St Michael's we are soon to start Lego Church to compliment Muddy Church, which is difficult to run during winter month5. It is hoped that together we will be able to gather some familie5 who find Kingdom Kids too energetic. We hope that other ministry opportunities will be discerned overthe year and are praying that we wlll know which to give our energy and resources to. Structure governance and management. The PCC is a charity under the auspices of the Charity Commission, registration number 1130134. Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Page 10
CHENIES AND UThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 (cont.) The Staff Team At the beginning of 2024, our staff team consisted of our Rector, David Whale, Associate Ministers, Rev Brian & Rev Peggy Ludlow (with responsibilities particularly for Latimer & Flaunden}, Rev Vittoria Jones, as Food Hub Administrator, Laura Burgin, our Parish Administrator until 30 April 2024, and a Licensed Lay Minister (Lay Reader) Mrs Pat Ansell. During the year, we have been able to recruit two wonderful members of staff. Becca Newman has taken up the post of Benefice Administrator afterthe departure of Laura Burgin. She has been able to adapt quickly to the quirks of parish lifei getting to know the ins and outs of everythingfrom weddings to DBS admin. We're really pleased to see how Becca has worked with people from acrossthe benefice to make ministries run Smoothly. Soon after this we were able to appoint Rev Victoria Jones to the new role of Families, Minister. As can be read in her report she has been able to introduce new ministries and services, helping us to minister to a wider range of people. More crucially however, is the time she is giving to support vulnerable members of our community, deepening ties to families in need and living the love of God. A Synopsls of the Year The PCC held five meetings during 2024. A Standing Agenda is used for meetings to ensure an oversight of Health, Safety and Child Protection issues. We also discussed.. finance; gift aid; personnel; the fabric of our churches; St George's redevelopment progression; the contents of Parish Profile; charitable giving; stewardship campaigns; communication including the need for a more dynamic website,. risk assessments,. planned events,. outreach; home groups; pastoral care. Key management personnel remuneratlon The trustees comprise the key personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling the charity and running and operating the charity on a day-to-dav basis. All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Details of trustee expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in note 10 of the accounts. Page 11
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 {cont.) Reference and administrative informatlon Trustees During the year, the following served as members of the PCC: The Incumbent: Reverend David Whale, the Chairman Associate Ministers: Reverend Peggy Ludlow Reverend Brian Ludlow Reverend Vic Jones (from l March 20241 Mr William Stokes (St George's) Mrs Sandra Kemp (St Michael'sl Family M inister: The Churchwardens: Representatlves on the Deanery Synod.. Reverend Brian Ludlow Mrs Jo Herrera Dr John Nash Elected Members of the PCC Mr Phil Chapman Mrs Ann Cummings Mr Philip Cummings Mrs Linda Dunning (Treasurer) Mrs Sue Nash Mrs Helen Tyers Mrs Gwen Woodbridge Mr Michael Woodward Committees Stondlnq Commlttee.. Comprising the Incumbent, Churchwardens, Secretary and Treasurer,. transacts urgent business of the PCC between meetings, subject to directions given by the full Council and is required by law. Flnonce Committee.. Comprising the Rector, Churchwardens and Treasurer; monitors the income, expenditure and budgeting of the Parish. St Mlchael's Committee meets regularly to discuss matters relating to St Michael's. Ann Cummings, Philip Cummings, Brenda Johnson, Sandra Kemp, Helen Tyers, Gwen Woodbridge and the Incumbent St Georye's Commlttee meets regularly to discuss matters relating to St George's. Jo Bolton, Phil Chapman, Jo Herrera, Sue Nash, John Nash, Bill Stokes, Reverend Vic Jones, and the Incumbent Page 12
CHENIES AND LILE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31° December 2024 (cont.) Trustees. responslbllltles In relation to the flnan¢ial ststements The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Prarticel. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements foreach yearwhich give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to: selett suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles In the applicable Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be dlsclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It is Inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charlty and to enable them to ensure that the fSnancial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responslble for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information on the charit¢s website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom 8overnin8 the preparation and dissemination of financlal statements. Approved by the trustees on k 8( and signed on their behalf by: Rev. David Whale (Chai Thank you. The PCC would like to extend its grateful thanks to the many member5 of the congregation who give ilieii. tirrie iiiid skllls resulting in churches that are well maintained and welcoming. Without you, our services would not run so smoothly. Thank you. The time ahead will be one of change...as fomier Rettor David always sald, 'Change is a friendly word, and wlth the prayers, wisdom, and patience of the congregation, the PCC members will be equipped to guide our churches to the best of our ability, into the future. Page 13
CHENIES AND LITTLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 20241cont.) endix I Services and Occasional Offices Service 8.00am 19.IX)am from 21" Aprll 2024 10.00am {10.15am from 21$1 April 20241 11.30am {No Servi from 215t April 2024) 17adult5 6pm Thursday Kingdom Builders St. Michael's St. George's Easter 2024 10 adults 18 adults 23 adults 8 children St Georges 38 adults 22 children St Georges 25 adults 13 children 13 adults 14 adults 15 children St Michael's 18 adults I child St Mlchael's 8 adults I child St Mlchael's 15 adults St Michael's 10 adults Christmas 2024 No service No service Other Chrlstmas servlces- Adults.. 40, Children: 13 Occasional Offices Offlce Funerals at Crematorium Graveside funerals Funerals in church Interment of Ashes Weddin Service of Dedicatio after civil marriage Baptisms St. Michael's St. George's Totals 12 12 Page 14
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31° December 2024 {cont.) endlx 2 Sldespersons 2024 St Mlchael's Church, Chenies Naomi Faulkner Chris Ingham Chris Kemp Sandra Kemp John Watkins Sarah Watkins Gwen Woodbridge John Woodbridge St George's. Llttle Chalfont Jo Bolton Phil Chapman Sharon Chapman Julia Dawson Linda Dunning Jo Herrera Sue Nash Penny Quealy Lesley-Anne Simpson Bill Stokes Sue Stokes Reserves Margaret Nice Page 15
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2024 (cont.) endix 3 Services in the Parish each month St Mlchael'5 Chenies Every Sundav 8am (9am from 21 April) Traditional Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer 6pm Traditional Evening Prayer Isungl from the Book of Common Prayer 1" & 3, Sundays at 11.1Sam; Morning Praise (No Service from 21" April} 2. & 4 Sundays at 11.15am; Holy Communion INO service from 21" April) Though attendance was irregular. there was always Something to occupy the children at the 11.15am services. th 5 Sundays- please look for 11.15am service details inside the church. {No service from 21, April) St, Geor e's Llttle Chalfont Every Sunday 10.00am (10.15am from 21° Aprll) 111 & 3 Sundays; Morning Praise including Holy Communion 2n0 & 4 Sundays; Morning Praise All services feature contemporary worship, Bible teaching and children's activities, with refreshments in the hall after the service. th 5 Sunday often varies in style of services. Alternate Sundays: 4.00pm- Kingdom Builders Thursday: 12.30pm Holy Communion followed by lunch. Detulls of porfsh servl¢es can befvund on the Benefl¢e Webslte. www.cheniesbene ice.or Page 16
CHENIES AND LILE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31. December 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestrlcted/ Designated Restrirted Funds Funds 2024 2023 Note Income and endowments from: Donations & legacies 21a} Income from charitable activities 2{bl Income from investments 21c) 98,704 5,681 21,460 103,920 202,624 5,681 32,754 143,598 6.421 31,037 11.294 Totsl 125.845 115,214 241.059 181,056 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable Activities Other- Depreciation 313) 3{bl 3{cl 171,255 2,620 81,266 252,521 2,620 143,645 2,620 Total 173,875 81,266 255.141 146,265 Net Income/(expendlture) Transfer of reserves 148,030) {15,583) 33,948 15,583 (14,082) 34,791 Net movement In funds Reconclllatlon of funds: Total funds brought forward 163,613) 49,531 (14,082) 34.791 248,689 90,091 338,780 303,989 Total funds ¢arrled forward 185.076 139,622 324,698 338.780 All the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no recognised gains and losses other than the result for the year. The notes on pages 20 to 28 form part of these financial statements. Page 17
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31" DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Note FIXED A55ETS Tangible fixed assets CURRENT ASSETS Short term deposits Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 57,640 60,260 78,577 9,394 185,349 122,096 12,721 148.139 TOTAL ASSEf5 273,320 282,956 {4,4361 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WIThIN ONE YEAR (6,262) NEf CURRENT ASSETS 267,058 278,520 NEf Assrrs 324,698 338,780 FUNDS Unrestricted Designated Restricted 78,112 106,964 139,622 84,928 163,761 90,091 324,698 338,780 The notes on pages 20 to 28 form part of these financial statements. These accounts were approved by the Trustees on ao kJ<and signed on their behalf by; Rev. David Whale (Chairl Page 18
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" December 2024 CASH FLOW STATEMENT Unrestrlrtedl Designated Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2023 Note Net Cash provided (used in)/by Operatlng Artivities Interest and Rents from Investments (78.501) 21,460 39,438 11,294 (39,0631 32,754 7,260 31,037 21cl Change In Cash & Cash Equlvalents In period Reconciliation of funds: Cash & Cash Equivalents at Beginning (57.041) 50,732 16.3091 38,297 179,944 90,291 270,235 231,938 Cash & Cash Equivalents at End 122,903 141.023 263,926 270.235 Short term deposits 70,016 8,561 78,577 122,096 Cash at bank and in hand 52,887 132,462 185,349 148,139 122.903 141,023 263,926 270,235 The notes on pages 20 to 28 form part of these financial statements. Page 19
CHENIES AND urrLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS l. Accounting Policies (a) Basls of preparation and assessment of golng concern The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recogni5ed at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and complywith the charity's trust deed, the CharitiesAct 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparinB their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 effective l January 2019. The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charivs ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements are presented in sterling (£1, which is also the functional currency. Ib) Flxed assets Consecroted land ond buildings and moveable churchfurnishings Consecrated and benefici31 property are excluded from the accounts by sertion 10 of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on moveable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require5 a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in SOFA and separately disclosed. Freehold land and buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis over 50 years. Otherfixtures, fitting5, and office equipment Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £3,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. {c) Funds, structure Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objectives of the church. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific instructions imposed by the donor ortrust deed. The St. George's Trust Fund is restritted and can only be used forthe purposes for which the funds have been given. Further details of èach fund are disclosèd in note 8. (d) Incomln8 recognltlon Collections are reco8nised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when claimed. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income tax has been received. Any claimed since the year end is included in debtors on the Balance Sheet. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC 15 notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Rental income from the letting of the church premises is recognised when the rental is due. Dividends and interest are accounted for when received. Page 20
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont.) Funds raised by a fete, garden party or similar event are accounted for gross. Unrestricted income can be used for the running the Parish or in whatever way is agreed by the PCC. Restricted income is to be used solely for the purpose for which it was donated, {e) Expenditure recognltlon Expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a lÈgal or construttive obligation to pay for the goods or services. All costs have been directly attributed to various categories within the Statement of Financial Activities and as the churches are not registered for VAT, all expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT. The parish share or diocesan quota is accounted for when paid. Any parish share unpaid on 31, December is provided for as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. (fl Employee Penslons The churches pay into a workplace pension scheme for its Admin Assistant, to which she initially contributed the minimum contribution as advised by the Pension Regulator but decided to increase her personal contribution during the year. The annual contributions paid to Nest are charged against income. The Food Hub administrator declined to join the workplace pension scheme. (g) Governano costs This represents dirert expenditure on the governance of the church. Most of the management is carried out without charge by volunteers. Thi5 intangible cost is not included in the Statement of Financial Activities since there is no measurable cost to the volunteers for their service. Page 21
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" Dernber 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (wnt.) 2. ANALYSIS OF INCOME Unrestrirted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 2023 (a) Donotions and lego¢ies Collections Stewardships Income Tax Recoverable (Gift Aid} General donations & legacies Grants received Wall safe Teaching & Parish Outreach 2,103 58,785 14,500 347 2,450 58.785 14,700 4,338 57,546 12,906 25 175 10.375 11,778 75,991 27,743 98,144 27,743 541 261 39,108 28,855 626 219 541 250 li 86,013 12.691 103,920 202,624 143,598 Ibj Incomefmm Choritable actlvltles Service fees Fundraising 4,408 242 240 791 4,648 1,033 4,734 1,687 4,650 1,031 5.681 6,421 (CJ Incomefmm Investments Dividends and interest Church hall lettings Rental Income 181 15,410 5,869 2,694 8,744 15,410 8,600 6,020 17,517 7,500 8,600 15,591 5,869 11,294 32,754 31,037 TOTAL INCOME 106,254 19,591 115,214 241,059 181.056 TOTAL INCOME 2023 108,844 62,231 9.981 181,056 Page 22
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31"December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont.) 3. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE Unrestrlcted Funds Designated Funds Restrlrted Funds Total 2024 2023 (a) Ralsingfvnds Gift Aid envelopes (bj Chorituble Artivltles Diocesan Quota Vicar's expenses Other Staff expenses Family Minister Insurance Legal & professional fees Church utilities Church running costs & mlnor repairs Charitable donations - specifsc Charitable donations- general Printing. postage & stationary Bank charges Parish Outreach Teaching Sanctuary, organist & music 69,611 1,529 7,878 69,611 1,529 7,878 31,128 6.524 40,405 15,409 12,872 68,879 1,530 12,316 31,128 2,534 37,653 3,990 840 6,438 5,977 13,258 12,912 1,912 15.409 7,765 3,428 1,679 540 540 1,527 300 51,102 172 51,574 iii 907 144 577 1,080 3,338 907 144 9,582 1,080 3,338 894 145 17,028 628 2,002 905 8,100 110,450 60,805 81,266 252,521 143,645 Ic) Other Depreciation of par50nage & hall 2,620 2,620 2,620 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 113,070 60.805 81.266 255,141 146,265 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2023 106,173 32.579 7.513 146.265 Included in Charitable Attivities are: 2024 2023 Independent examinerfs fees 1,290 1,200 Page 23
CHENIES AND LILE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {cont.) 4. FIXED ASSEfs FOR USE BYTHE PCC Freehold land & bullding5 Tongiblefixed assets Gross Book Value At I" January 2024 Additions 131,000 At 31 December 2024 131,000 Depreciation At I"January2024 Charge for the year 70,740 2,620 At 31" December 2024 73,360 Net Book Value At 31" December 2024 57,640 At 31. December 2023 60,260 The freehold land and buildings comprise the Hall extension to St George's Church and the curate's house. Gross book value of the former Is the cost of construction in 1991/92 and the latter is at estimated historic cost in 1963. 5. PAID EMPLOYEES Staff costs Unrestricted/ Unrestricted/ Deslgnated Designated 2024 2023 Re5trlcted 2024 Restrirted 2023 Gros5 wages Pension costs Other costs, Includlng expenses 7,346 224 5.028 12,113 203 1,530 30,348 780 1,888 12,598 13,846 33,016 The average number employed around governance in the year was 212023- 2) Page 24
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont.) 6. CURRENT ASSETS Unrestrlrtedl Designated Restrfcted Funds Fund Debtors Total 2024 Total 2023 Income tax recoverable Sundry debtors Prepayments & accrued income 3,230 5,753 347 3,294 5,753 347 3,220 8,955 546 9,330 64 9,394 12,721 Short Term Deposlts CBF Church of Eng. Deposit Funds 70,016 8,561 78,577 122,096 Cash at bank and in hand Natwest account 52,887 132,462 185,349 148,139 7. LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Unrestrlcted/ Deslgnated Restrlcted Funds Fund Credltors Total 2024 Total 2023 Account5 payable Other creditors Accruals 4,387 410 135 1,330 4,522 1,740 2,586 1,850 4,797 1,465 6,262 4,436 Page 25
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont.) 8. FUND DEfAILS MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance at I" Jan 24 Receipts Payments Transfers Etc. Balance at 31" Dec 24 Unrestrirted Funds General Fund Total Unrestrlcted Funds 84,928 84,928 106,254 106.254 1113,0701 (113,070 78,112 78,112 Desl8nated Funds Specific Donations Fund Mission Fund Food Hub Fund St Michael's Restoration Fund Total Designated Funds 1,634 10,265 11,6421 {9521 20,332 15,583 127,838 163,761 29,645 115,5831 7,692 19,591 158,2111 (60,805 77,319 106.964 (15,583) Restrlcted Funds St George's Fund Food Hub Fund Salaries Fund Total Restrlrted Funds 90,091 12,307 13,266 89,641 115,214 141,8671 18,2711 131,128} (81,2661 60,531 20,578 58,513 139,622 15,583 90,091 15,583 MOVEMENTIN FUNDS (PREVIOUS YEARJ Unre5trlcted Funds General Fund Total Unrestrfcted Funds Balance at Recelpts Poyments Tmnsfers Balance at 31" Dec 23 st l Jan23 82,257 82,257 108,844 108,844 {106,173) 1106.173) 84,928 84,928 Deslgnoted Funds Specific Donotions Fund Mission Fund Food Hub Fund St Michoel's Restoration Fund Totol Designoted Funds 1.645 25,277 30,204 5,105 62.231 (1,637) (10,830) (14,621) (5,491) (32,579) 5,885 20,332 15,583 127,838 163,761 128,224 134,109 Restricted Funds St George'5 Fund Totol Restricted Funds 87,623 87,623 9,981 9.981 {7,513) {7.513J 90,091 90,091 Page 26
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont.) 8. FUND DETAILS (continued) The Designated Funds comprlse of; St. Michael's Restoratlon Fund was set up to raise funds for larger maintenance, refurbishment and insurance costs incurred in relation to St Michael's Church, Chenies. Speclfic Donatlons Fund was set up to deal with monies raised or donated for specific external charities. The Misslon Fund was set up to record income and expenses relating to the Kingdom Kids Club, Kingdom Tots, Kingdom Builders, Oasis Cafe, and The Harbour. During the year Trinity Baptist church gave a second generous donation of £25,000 to help with ministry costs. A decision was made to transfer £15,000 of the £25,000 to help with employment costs of a Children's & Families minister, who commenced employment on I" March 2024. The Restrlcted Funds comprlse of: The Food Hub Fund was set up in 2023 when St George's church decided to run it directly, incorporating all the finances under the control of the Parish of Chenies & Little Chalfont. Income consists mainly of grants from Bucks. Council, which is spent on food supplies, and donations from the congregations, which covers baby nappies and other necessities. St. George's Trust Fund. The main purpose for the fund is to use the income for the managing of the St George's church property, including major repairs and the insurance of the buildin8s. During the year £37,653 was paid towards re visiting the possibility of developing the site, renovating the existing church, and obtaining pre planning permission. After payment of these costs, the trustees may use the remaining income in furthering the religious and other charitable work in the parish of Chenies & Little Chalfont. Salarles Fund was set up in 2024 to cover the salary paid to Rev. V Jones, in respect of her role as Family Minister, to which she was appointed in March 2024 and her role as Food Hub Administrator. The Family Minister salary is being covered by a monthly grant of £1,000, from the Diocese, which is to cover 5 years from I, March 2024, donations of £15,000 from the Mission Fund and £50,000 from St. Michael'5 fund, both of which were paid durin8 2024. Her rDle as Food Hub admlnlstrator has been covered by two grants of £500 and £6,680 received from the Rothschild Foundation. Page 27
CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" December 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {cont.) 9. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEIEXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING AcfiviTIES Unrestricted/ Designated Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2023 Net income/ lexpenditure) for perlod {as per SOFA) Depreciation charges Interest and Rents from Investments Decrease/llncreasel in debtors Increase in creditors Transfers between reserves 148,0301 2,620 121,4601 3,391 561 115,583) 33,948 114,0821 34,791 2,620 2,620 132,7541 131,0371 3,327 879 1,826 111,294) 164) 1,265 15,583 Net cash (used in) Iprovided by operatlng actlvltles 178,501) 39,438 (39,063) 7.260 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TRUSTEES, EXPENSES AND REMUNERATION Stipends of the vicar are paid by the Diocese out of a fund raised from parishes charged to the PCC as part of the Parish Share. The Admin Assistant is paid from unrestricted funds, a breakdown of which is shown in note 5. All the other trustees give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration. During the year, the expenses reimbursed to the vicar, incurred on charity business, were £1,52912023 £1,530), of which £665 related to the vicarage office telephone, which is paid directly to BT. Other vicarfs expenditure was in relation to travel, stationery etc. In the year, 5 trustees claimed reimbursement of expenses of £5,38712023 - 6 trustees £2,871) in respect of minor repair costs, gardening and fencing fees of £1,679 re St Georges, church stands forTV- £1,113, for which we received a donation of £600. Kingdom Kids and other mission expenses and other sundry items. The trustees, other than Revv Jones, who is now employed as a Lay Minister in the role of Family Minister and the Food Hub administrator, received no remuneration during the year. Page 28
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° December 2024 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31" December 2024, which are set out on pages 17 to 28. Responslbllities and basis or report As the charitvs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Att 20111"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b) of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respett: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination, I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Gre•n MA Icantab) FCA Azets Suites B & D Burnham Yard, Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JH Date: 21 Au ust 2025 Page 29