## Annual Report and Accounts 2024
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish
of Barnard Castle with Whorlton: Diocese of Durham
## 1. Introduction
This Report has been drawn up in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
## 2. Aims and purposes
St. Mary’s Barnard Castle with Whorlton Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, The Revd Canon Alec Harding, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
3. Objectives and activities: We have discerned the parish’s overarching aim to be
## Celebrating God’s Love
We seek to do this by:
1. Working in partnership with those who bring life to the community.
2. Celebrating God’s gifts in His creation, His children and His work in this place.
3. Creating space, time and opportunities for people of all ages to grow in faith and worship.
Our priorities in 2024 were discerned to be:
1. Growing our work with Children and young people and connecting church, schools and families together.
2. Healing and wholeness.
3. Offering ‘Living water’ through our worship and common life so we might grow.
Communication:
We communicate our activities through an e-letter and/or a hard copy newsletter, through the church pew sheet, through the church website and through FaceBook.
## Achievements and performance
## 1. Growing our work with children and young people:
The parish continues to work extensively with children and young people with volunteers involved in the weekly under-fives group (Smuffies), offering Junior church provision at Barnard Castle, weekly Big Story sessions, hymn practice and church school choir sessions and (occasional) Prayer spaces at Green Lane School. Clergy conduct weekly collective worship at Montalbo and Green Lane Schools alongside involvement at Barnard Castle School and
the Prep school. Barnard Castle church hosts school visits and termly school services. Uniformed organizations visit Barnard Castle Church.
However: we continue to struggle to connect those who come for baptism into the life of the church and to give a sense of direction to the considerable amount of work that is being done with Primary School children.
## What have we done?
The PCC created a small working group to investigate possibilities for increased work with local schools and uniformed organisations. Some tenuous links with Teesdale School were pursued resulting in an invitation to our curate to attend the school’s ‘Religion & Philosophy’ club with young teenagers.
We invited the Diocesan Children’s Officer to attend worship to speak to the congregation about the Diocesan priority of growing work with children. Unfortunately, Diocesan reorganization of staff roles meant this visit could not take place.
A cause for concern: Whilst the parish ‘Four o’clock’/ Celebrate service had run out of steam (and not resulted in any greater involvement in church life beyond occasional attendance) its demise has de-churched some younger families who had attended (including some members of the Praise Band) The movement of the ‘Celebrate’ service to the 10.30am worship time offers a different style of worship on these occasions but is not itself a tool for growth.
Baptism families who previously had been asked to attend the Four o’clock service are now asked to attend at least one service at 10.30am prior to a baptism. This has been appreciated by the congregation.
The Vicar has played a part in scoping the role for a chaplain to be engaged at Barnard Castle School. It may be possible for this role to be shared with a parish role in the deanery but decisions rest with the school and the diocese.
The PCC supported the creation of Panthers: a music group for children. This is led by Peter Lovatt and involves a small band of teenagers enjoying music under the church’s ‘umbrella’.
It was decided against holding a service of admission to communion at Green Lane CE School this year as the timetable did not permit enough preparation.
The dedication of the new porch windows at Barnard Castle (by + Sarah the Acting Bishop of Durham, on December 8[th] offered the opportunity for an event entitled The Christmas Family Drop in: a mixture of all age craft activities, music, Scalextric (!), refreshments, storytelling and engagement with the windows proved popular. It may be that a structured series of ‘feast day’ events arranged for families might enable the church to engage with a younger demographic.
## 2. Healing and wholeness
Healing and wholeness sits within the church’s provision of pastoral care to the town. At its widest level this includes ensuring that the parish safeguarding procedures are robust; supporting people to meet together and find strength and fellowship in community through the many groups that use the Parish Hall; promoting church social activities and events; hosting concerts and continuing to offer care home services and pastoral visits (not least those surrounding the occasional offices of baptisms, weddings and funerals).
## What have we done?
|The ministry of healing has been incorporated into the
regular service pattern at Barnard Castle and members
of the congregation have taken part in online training
through the Go Health organization.
Members of the congregation serve on the Parish
Nursing Trustees.|The church Safeguarding Officer (Harriet Hargreaves)
moved abroad with her work. A safer recruitment
process saw Mr David Ewart appointed to this role.
David has spent the year getting to grips with the
National Church’s Expectations, helping to bring the
PCC ‘dashboard’ up to date, talking to group leaders and
ensuring that the PCC fulfils what is expected of it
concerning Safeguarding.|
|---|---|
The PCC has complied with the duty to have ‘due regard’ to the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
## Social events
Social events this year have included the Castle Players’ production of These things do happen (promoted by the Friends of St Mary’s).
Barnard Castle hosted ‘Organ world’ for an exhibition The Northern Dales Richard III group held their biennial conference at Barnard Castle.
The Windows for the King project led by Kim Harding was brought to completion with additional fundraising through a Quiz Night, Garden Party and a Ceilidh. The new windows were installed above the porch door by the artist Rachel Phillips. Their unveiling on November 6[th] took place before a full church by Dr Fiona Hill, Chancellor of Durham University.
The Castle Players transformed the nave at Barnard Castle for a stunning performance of the play ‘Dickon by Josephine Tey which sold out its 4 performances.
Barnard Castle School Choral Society performed both the St John Passion and The Armed Man at Barnard Castle church.
Hymns and Pimms at Whorlton was well attended. Whorlton church promoted a display under the title of ‘Whorlton Parish memory Project’ in November which invited villagers to share memories of the village, the church and the Bridge.
The church bellringers’ activities have seen local teams grow in Staindrop and at Cotherstone. The Tower was opened for Heritage Open Day. A small group of handbell ringers rang at Christmas services at Barnard Castle and Whorlton.
The church’s ministry through music continues to flourish. Performances have taken place at a café style cheese and wine event; a Sunday ‘afternoon tea’, a Celebration of Song (involving local schools); a joint event with Barnard Castle Band; music making at the Bowes Museum, a Harvest event; a concert promoted alongside the Rotary Club; an evening event is support of work in Ukraine; a sparkling Christmas concert and involvement with the church’s Christmas Carol service.
Fundraising included a book sale and an increasingly popular wreath making event hosted by the Flower Guild.
## 3. Offering ‘Living Water’ through our worship and common life so we might grow:
We always seek to offer the very best we can in our worship involving the gifts of as many people as possible and being true both to ourselves and our inheritance of faith through the celebration of the Liturgical Year, and the use of a liturgical approach to worship. Whilst we are not growing as a church in number we continue to welcome new members to the congregation.
## What have we done?
Barnard Castle hosted the County Durham WI Carol service.
This year we have:
Used the Celebrate service at Barnard Castle to learn service. about the Diocesan Priorities Enabled those trained through the Wings for Worship The PCC decided to support the Vicar in opting to offer scheme to lead worship. (in limited circumstances) the General Synod’s ‘Prayers Held special services: for All Soul’s tide at both churches of Love and faith’ for same sex couples. It was with and marked the 80[th] anniversary of the D Day landings sadness that 4 members of the congregation decided Welcomed ‘members of ‘Gather church’ for a service to that this and other decisions made by General Synod end their pilgrimage from Gainford to Barnard Castle meant they could no longer worship in Anglican Welcomed the Revd Dr Ana Moskvina as our curate churches. following her ordination on 30[th] June 2024. Supported merchant Navy Day and Aviation Day We offered opportunities for study/discipleship through ceremonies. a number of activities: A special service dedicated to the son of a previous Two ‘discernment events’ were held in church. vicar of the parish, Ian (Tint) Porteus was held at A Lent course over Zoom looked at the Gospel for the Whorlton week. We used ‘Generosity week’ material to promote A course on the Book of Romans from the Bible Society Christian Giving was offered through the summer. In the Autumn a course looked at what could be learned from the saints portrayed in the new window at Barnard Castle
## Church Officers and Staff:
- Revd Dr Ana Moskvina was welcomed to the parish as assistant curate after her ordination on 30[th] June 2024
- Mr Astley Fenwick stepped down from his role as Reader.
- Mrs Frances Stenlake served on the nominations’ committee for the new Bishop
- The parish mourned the death of Revd John Moore. Revd Moore had served churches throughout the dale since his retirement from his role as Chaplain at Barnard Castle School. He died on 29[th] September 2024.
## The wider church:
This year: The Bishop of Durham (Rt Revd Paul Butler) retired
- a. Barnard Castle Deanery. Barnard Castle and Stanhope Deaneries merged to create a new ‘Durham Dales Deanery’. A service to mark the merger took place at Barnard Castle in Easter-tide.
- Revd Brian Whitley retired from his position in the Gaunless Valley parishes (Cockfield, Evenwood and Lynesack)
- b. Churches Together
- The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service took place at Barnard Castle Methodist Church.
- Members of the different churches held Lent and Advent lunches in support of Christian Aid
## Wardens’ reports
## St Mary’s Barnard Castle
Major work at Barnard Castle included the removal, repair and restoration of the ‘Dugard’ window from the south transept. Work was carried out by Jonathan and Ruth Cooke under the direction of the church architect. The
opportunity was taken to address in situ problems with the secondary glazing of the ‘Sinclair’ window at the south west corner of the church. Both windows look magnificent following professional cleaning. Thanks go to Robert Stenlake for his work in fundraising for the work and guiding this project to completion. Astley Fenwick has continued to replace the low level ‘uplighters’ on the pillars of the church. Towards the end of the year a number of high level spot lights began to flash intermittently. These were removed at considerable cost but a long-term solution to replace the ‘drivers’ in the units is still to be found. Two of the flood lights illuminating the tower need to be replaced and quotations are being sought.
In August several square metres of tiling beneath the pulpit became inexplicably dislodged and rose up from the floor. The church architect oversaw the process of obtaining a report on the problem from specialists. A quotation for repair of over £12000 was deemed unacceptable and permission sought and obtained for a more ‘local solution’. Thanks go to Revd Canon Geoff Lowson for his work in removing the tiles, cleaning, repairing and relaying them - a long and arduous task.
The Windows for the King project was brought to a successful conclusion with etched and coloured glass windows installed above the inner porch doors of the church commemorating the 550th anniversary of Richard III being made Lord of Barnard Castle. Designed by the Pembrokeshire artist Rachel Phillips, the windows present the saints to whom Richard’s College (based at St Mary’s) was to be dedicated: the Virgin and child, Ss Ninian and Margaret of Scotland. In addition, Ss Catherine of Alexandria and Helen are portrayed: there had been a chantry of St Catherine in the church and a chapel dedicated to St Helen at Lowfields (Westwick Road). The whole is flanked by Ricardian boars based upon the stone effigy near the font which had come from the College buildings on Amen Corner. An attempted break-in, in daylight hours, from the chancel into the vestry was foiled by the arrival in church of a parishioner. Two criminals escaped empty-handed having caused £1200 damage to the vestry door. The door was made good by Revd Canon Lowson and then professionally restored by Antony Nixon furniture. Our insurers provided prompt assistance. One of the criminals was apprehended by the police within weeks of the event having left fingerprints at the scene (and in other churches targeted for theft in the area). He immediately received a custodial sentence. The Health and safety implications of the event were discussed with those who open and shut the church and protocols agreed to minimize risks to individuals.
Ongoing problems with blocked drains from the church toilet and servery have necessitated repeated callouts of professionals. The architect’s plans are being sought and a camera survey commissioned to seek a permanent solution to these issues.
Progress towards addressing the next stage of major works (east window of the south transept and repointing of the transept wall and the chancel on the south side) has stalled through lack of funds. That said, the churchwardens received a generous legacy of -£28,000 from the estate of Miss Alcock and have designated it for this project. It is clear that the funding of church projects nationally has been severely curtailed as grant sources dry up and there is an increase in the number of parishes bidding for the limited funds available. The PCC has repeatedly asserted to the Diocesan Advisory Committee its belief that the Ricardian Boar on the exterior of the transept window should be brought into church to preserve it and that a plain stone should replace it on the exterior of the church. The DAC are of the opinion that a ‘carved’ representation/reproduction should replace the original: this is contrary to modern heritage guidelines. As and when faculty permission is requested the Chancellor will make a binding decision on the matter.
## Barnard Castle Parish Hall
The Parish Hall is in the care of the Parish Hall Association (PHA) under a lease from the PCC. A request to extend the lease of the hall was made by the PHA to the PCC. Extensive conversations about new terms have not produced agreement. The current lease expires in 2034.
The committee have overseen the refurbishment of the Guild Room to make it a much more comfortable space. A new boiler and new windows formed part of the refurbishment: the cost of works exceeded £24,000 with over £20,000 of this being obtained through grant applications. Thanks are especially given to Clare and John Trevett for overseeing this project.
Emergency lighting throughout the building has been replaced.
## St. Mary’s Whorlton
The next quinquennial report is not due until 2026. Some minor filling, sanding and painting repairs were carried out to the window sills during April, also the usual cleaning and oiling of the main doors, together with the belfry and vestry doors.
During August, whilst engaged in work at Barnard Castle, Jonathan Cooke inspected Whorlton windows and highlighted which were in need of repair and the relative urgency of the repairs. Towards the end of the year, the gutters and downspouts were all cleaned and painted. Exploratory work was carried out on the drainage and soak aways. Work has been suspended to clarify necessary permissions and funding. Future work to do includes Organ repairs and work to the windows.
## Whorlton Village Hall:
The Village Hall is in the care of the Village Hall Association under a lease from the PCC. The association continue to make changes and improvements to the building.
Some numbers (brackets indicate 2023 numbers)
|Some numbers(brackets indicate 2023 numbers)||
|---|---|
|Baptisms
16 (33)baptisms were conducted at
Barnard Castle, 4 (2) at Whorlton
WeddingsSeven (3) weddings were celebrated at
Barnard Castle, none (1) at Whorlton
Funerals There were 20 (14) funerals at Barnard
Castle and 3 (4) at Whorlton with a further 15 (11)
conducted at the crematoria alone.
Clergy conducted 7 (3) funerals in neighbouring parishes|Admission to communion
No candidates
ConfirmationNo candidates
Usual Sunday attendance
Based on the ‘October count’ the usual Sunday
attendance at Barnard Castle is 76 (84) adults and 2 (5)
children.
At Whorlton the figure is 10 adults|
|Easter
At Barnard Castle 126 (132) adults attended Easter worship: 114 (118) communicants.
At Whorlton 10 adults attended Easter worship (9 communicants)
ChristmasAt Barnard Castle 691 (611) people attended services on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve with
139 communicants (up 6 from 2023). Christingle attracted 135 (159) people and the church carol service 270
(152). In addition, two schools (approx. 400 children, 100 adults) and the Durham WI (250 adults) held their Carol
services at church. The Carol singing and Christmas communion service at Whorlton was attended by 50 people
(25 communicants)
The Worshipping communityThose who attend ‘regularly’ in church, care homes, but excluding
weekly Collective worship at two Primary Schools and occasional services at Barnard Castle School
At Barnard Castle 324: (111 under 10; 13 aged 10-17; 162 aged 18-69, 138 over 70)
17 adults joined the community, 25 left (moved away or died). 6 children moved away.
The worshipping community at Whorlton is 14: 1 aged 11-17) 4 aged 18-69; 9 over 70||
|CommentShortages of clergy in neighbouring parishes account for the small increase in additional funerals
outside the parish.
The Worshipping community number has been adversely affected by the decision to end the Four o’clock
(Celebrate) service.||
## Structure, governance and management
Members of the PCC are either ex-officio, elected or co-opted by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting [APCM], in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. At its Annual Meeting in 2020 a motion was passed that came into effect in 2021:
- a. Churchwardens be eligible to serve up to six consecutive years (this provision to be reviewed every six years as per the Church Representation Rules).
- b. The balance between elected/ex officio members of the PCC be changed through
- i. removing the automatic membership of Readers to the PCC
- ii. replacing the existing ‘rolling election of PCC members’ with the election of 8 lay representatives (who for the purposes of continuity can serve up to 4 consecutive years).
As Charity Trustees PCC members are mindful of the Charity Commission’s Guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting was held at Barnard Castle on the evening of Monday 22nd April 2024. The Electoral Roll was reported to stand at 138. From the APCM there were 14 members of the PCC.
## Members of the PCC: PCC Standing Committee elected 22.4.24 are marked *
Incumbent & Chair Revd Alec Harding*
|Churchwardens
(Can serve 6 consecutive years)|Mrs Joan Kemp Ambler (elected
2020)|Mr Roy Long* (elected 2020)|
|---|---|---|
||Vacancy|Vacancy|
Ex Officio: Mrs Frances Stenlake* (Diocesan Synod) Lay Chair of PCC Deanery Synod: Mr Keith Miles Ms Abi Littlefair Mr Astley Fenwick (Three elected places to serve for 3 years from 2023)
Elected Members (8 places – can serve 4 consecutive years)
|Carolyn Knott (2021)
Geoff Knott (2021)
Helen Goodman* (2021)|Liz Burdon (2022)|Seonaid Walker-Jones
(2023)
Catherine Wilkinson
(2023)|Merrion Chrisp
(2024)
Vacancy|
|---|---|---|---|
PCC Secretary Mr Geoff Knott PCC Treasurer Mrs Frances Stenlake
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Barnard Castle wlth Whorlton {the "PCC")
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Independent Examinerfs Report
I report to the members on my examination of the accounts of the PCC (registered charity 11302791 for the
year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the PCCS accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act
and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 1451511b} of the Act.
Independent examinerfs 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 respect..
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the PCC as required by section 130 of the Act- or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. 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 28 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 acr055 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.
James Ferdinand. ACA, A
Address.. 61 tiOLfinG, &ft7¢/
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The Par¢xhial Church Council ol the Ecdesiastical Parish of Bamard Castle with Whorlton
Regi5teredCharity 1130279
Financial Ststements for the Year ended 31 December 2024
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Brwght &)thard 01ffj1.2024
threa1*0 ¥prec+*i
157.462A3
AÈsour(es used 121
173.932.341
1.848ffj1
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¥Kecarrt forward 31.12.2024 131
IrKomln8fÉsour(e5 111
Total
16237S34
147.754.44
321.686.78
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321.S8S.78
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8,279.98
Pe*ty Cash
CBF Oep>stt kcol
13.52
25.298.16
41,719.74
Irtde5ted assets
72.5413fjM
147.754.44
4 WcwreNac(trJM at 31.12.2024
cTroper*bank
11.706.99
P$.. Rec•vabksdue
LÈSS". Pa In thrtrfor2DIS
Less". PaymÈnts dÈared
8aiitKe ai 31.12.2024
1.460.47
902JJD
4.085.48
8.179.98
Appftsved by the Parochial Churthcouncil and signed on itsbehalf by..
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Istered CharilyNO. 1130279
The Parothlal Church Council of the Ecdesia5tical Parish of Barnard Castle with Whorlton
Registered Chorlry 1130279
Financial Staternents for the Year ended 31 Dernber 2024
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Invested Assets
Children'5fund
Whorfton
Pemianent Endowment
Designated lexlhurth Cotta8el
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Petty Cash knuffies
Petty Cash FlowÈrGuild
Depo¥t Account CBF
Bank savingsaccount
Year end amount5due to us
3,721
13,154
22,247
31,572
13,455.56
22,756.20
13.744.71
18,780.57
11.7L* 99
Current Assets
21,319
&52
25,298.16
41.719.74
1.460.47
19
25,298
40.593
3,699
TOTAL ASSETS
152.741.92
i628
UABILrriES
Paid in advance for 2025
Accounts payable
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4.1*5.48
4.165
NET ASSETS
Irotal A55ets-Liabllitbesl
Startin8 Balance
Income less ENwenditUfe
Galns/lLossesl on Invesm)ents
Closingban¢4
147.754A4
157,463
BALANCE
157.462.83
14L194
-11,557.
Ji,102
1.848.61
5.167
147.754.44 157A62.83
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Flnancial Statements for the Year ended 31st December 2024
Analysis of Expenditurt continued
Unrestricted Desi8n3ted
Fund
Fund
Restricted
Total
Totul
Fund
2024
2.023
Other Expendblyre
ChLtrch Running Costs
MaintenarKe= BC
Mainter*ance'. whor0
Church equipment
Churth deanir
Organ mainienance
Prfnting costs
Comput*ng
Office s¥Jthie5
Photcropier costs
other costs
2.027.45
34.80
1,428.00
831.59
3,455.45
866.39
789.71
1,854
35Q
392
25
789.71
756 00
672.77
756.00
672.77
535
432
1,246.91
322.91
21&26
1.465.17
322.91
1.357
206
1.059.28
332.38
2000
1,059.28
725.27
173.95
1.299
1,178
45
19.16
373.73
153.95
Gifts and other payments
iotal Rin8 fO5ts
7.262 21
18.16
35 53
10,186
7.674
Utillty Costs
Bamard Castle.- gas
8arnard Castle.. dectn(irv
Whorlton: eledrldty
3.029.24
3,289.75
1,011.51
687.15
1,994.85
5,711.24
3,289.75
1.011.51
7,866
3,838
859
733050
68?.15
199485
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12.564
3,994
23,478.00
30,oC.00 10.000
5,539.
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Bamayd Casde
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6.785.78 16.692_22
30,OCKI.00
5,539.00
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51J31.22
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13.994
Totsl
I492.71 7.49109 57.231.60 79.316.40 34,231
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
103,08178 10,203.34 60.646.22 173.932.34 127.946
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Repstered Cbafity 1130279
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Barnard Castle with Whorlton
Notes on the Financial Statements 2024
l. Basis of Statements. The Financial Statements of the PCC have been prepared under The Charities Act
2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2(K)6 governing the individual accounts of
PCCS, iogether with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Prartice for
charities ISORPI FRSIO2.
The Flnancial Staternents have been prepared using the accruals an(1 prepayments method.
Investments included in the Financial Statements are shown at market Ibidl value.
The accounts were 5ubjert to an independent examination. The Independeni Examiner's Report 15 attached
to the Financial Statements.
2. Bankers. The PCCS bankers are The Co-operative Bank.
3. De
osit Accounts. The PCC ha5 an instant access savings account with the Co-operative Bank. accessed via
the current account's dual authority tNJrtal. There is also a deposit account with CCLA Investment
Managemenl Lrmited's CBF Church of England Det)osit Fund.
4. Pro
ertJ. The PCC owns the Parish Hall. Newgate and Whorlton Village Hall. These 35sets are not
included in the Financial Statements. Both the halls are leased in return for fixed rental irscome.
Approximate property valuations are Parish Hall1£185.(1I and Whorlton Village Hall1£145,(KQl. These
valuations are unchanged from 31" December 2(N)9 and were confirmed as reasonable as at 31" December
2015 by Simon Nixon of Addisons. It is considered that these valuations will not have changed materi311y.
The Parish Hall is leased to the Parish Hall Association Iregistered charity no.11035361 on a 30 year lease
from 2004. The quinquennial Tent increase for December 2024 was postponed pending more widespread
discussion of the lease.
Whorlton Village Hall was leased to the Whorlton Village Community Association. with a new 21 year lease
effected from I" August 2019. The lease provides for a fomiula based review of rent every 3 year5, the rent
is currently £590 and the next review is due in 2025.
5. Invested Asseis. These are included in the Balance Sheet at current value Ibid pricel..
a. Children's Fund. The fund is invested in 164.60 units of CCLA CBF Church of England Investment
Fund Income Shares. The value at 31" Dernber 2024 was £3.806.(M)12023.. £3,720.83. Income is
restTitted for use in connection wrf(h work wf(h children.
b. Permanent Endowment. The fund is inve51ed in 984.15 units of CCLA CBF Church of England
Investment Fund Income Shares. The value at 31" December 2024 was £22.756.2012023:
£22.247.001. The income is available for general purw)se5 lunrestrictedl.
St Mary'5, Whortton endowment. The fund is invested in 581.92 unrts of the CCLA CBF Church of
England Investment Fund Income Shares. The value at 31" Decernber 2024 was É13,455.5612023:
£13.154.481. The income is restricted for the beneftt of St Mary's. Whortton fabr. The endowment
arises from the former Whodton Church RestoratKJn Fund.
d. The proceeds of the sale of Church Cottage in December 2015 are invested in 21.811.48 units of the
CCLA CBF Church of England Fixed Interest Securities Fund Income Share5. valuè £32.525.28 at 31,
December 202412023= £31.572.121.
6. Pett Cash. Petty Cash is held by the Flower Guild and by Smuff ies (for sub5criptionsl and Smuffies (for Its
Seleed charity). Monies are regularly banked to the current account. Records of petty cash transactions
for the Flower Guild, Smuffies and Smuffies Icharityl are mair&tained in cash books.
7. Poli
for Reserves. The policy is to hold unrestricted serveS (to include any Grft Aid tax due but not yet
claimed andlor received) of approximately 3 months expenditure (from general funds) to provide for
uneven cash flow and for minor bui necessary unbudgeted expenditure. Reserves at thi5 level are
turrently held.
ParcKhial Church Court
732.00
2.235.00
2,235.00
8.624.14
155.81
8,468.33
24.A
countin
records. Accounting records are maintained on MyFundAccounting software supplied by Data
Developments. Gift Aid and Small Gift Aid data is recorded on Donations Co-ordinator V7.12 software
supplied by Data Developments. This software is used to generate and electronical submit the Gift Aid
and Small Gift Aid claims to HMRC. Dat3 on MyFundAccounting is backed up by Data Developments.
Donation5 Co-ordinator is manually backed up at least weekly. with a security copy stored offsite. The PCC
substribes to technical support in respect of Data Developments software.
25. Review of Financial Controls. The PCC reviewed its financial controls during 2024 and agreed procedures
to manage risk5. The financial controls have been adopted as Standing orders of the PCC.
The Parothial Church co¢11 ofthe Ecde51a5ttsl ParthoIBarrd CathwrthWhtr*on
Reglstered Chanty NO. 1130279