THE PARISH CHURCH OF CHENIES & LI￿LE 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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 Pr￿school (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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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CHENIES AND LI￿LE 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.
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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
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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
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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
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CHENIES AND LI￿LE 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CHENIES AND LIThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" De￿rnber 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
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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
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CHENIES AND LI￿LE 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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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