Holy Trinity Eastbourne Ii,. Trustees Annual Report and Financial Report For the year ended 31 December 2023 Of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Church. Trinity Place. Eastbourne BN213BX Registered Charity No: 1130382 CONTENTS Trustees Annual Report Giving Thanks, The Vicar's Report 03 Our Vision and Mission Action Plan Measurin8 growth 05 The Five Essential M's for a Growing Church 05 Mission IMI} 06 Membership IM2} 09 Maturity IM31 io Ministry IM41 li Magnify IM51 12 Ministries that Enable the Ministries Operations 12 Administration & Safe8uarding 13 Churchwarden's Report 14 Deanery Synod 15 Structure of the Church of England 16 Demographic & Statistics of Holy Trinity Church 17 Structure, Governance and Management of the Charity 18 Our Aims and Purposes as a Charity 19 What we planned to do to achieve our charitable objectives 19 Audited Accounts for 2023 Separate document enclosed Website.. www.holytrinityeastboume.org.uk Revd. Philip Coekin. 2 Hartington Place. Eastbourne BN213BE Mr Colin Dadswell, Caladine Ltd, 22 Upperton Road, Eastbourne BN21 IBF Mr Colin Dadswell. Caladine Ltd. 22 Upperton Road. Eastbourne BN21 IBF CAF Bank Ltd, 25 King5 Hill Avenue, Kin85 Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ Incumbent: Accountant.. Independent Examiner: Banker5'. Giving Thanks The Vicar's Report I begin by thanking God for the Ministry Staff Team as it was at the start of 2023 when it consisted of Ali (Office Manager's Assistant), Liz (Office Manager), Mike (Holy Trinity Advocacy Team Leaderl, Sophia Icleanerl, Sophie (Children to Youth Team Leaderl and Steve (Part-time Operations Manager) with helpful input from Gary Holland (Grace Advocacy). By the end of the year it included Bay Zie IAssociate Minister with Special Interest in International Missionl and Reuben (Director of Music). If we rejoice in the vibrancy of life at Holy Trinity then it is because of this small group of gospel workers who help to make it all happen! They e3ch encourage, cajole and support an army of volunteers serving in Sunday Services, children's and youth ministries, crisis care in Holy Trinity Advocacy IHTAI, adult evangelism and discipleship courses, an Art Workshop and many other mid-week events for all ages. And may the LORD continue to grow his kingdom through theml We should all give thanks to God for Steve's meticulous attention to the necessary details in navigating the complexities of the Home Office Immigration system for us to become a Sponsoring Organisation for the employment of Bay Zie, as an 'Associate Minister with Special Interest in International Mission,. With Bay Zie's experience as a musician, composer and Bible teacher. we look forward to all that the LORD might do through him. We also give thanks for Mike's warm personality and love for Jesus. He sustained the HTA volunteers and encouraged u5 all. We were sorry when he resigned to pursue another line of work. Reuben was appointed our Director of Music in the Spring but for valid reasons was unable to join us until September. We praise God for Rachel and their baby son, Ezra. It is often said that the engine of a Bible-shaped church is expository preaching of holy Scripture. I have prèyerfully worked hard at preaching from.. Genesis, The Psalms, lsaiah, Matthew, Luke, John, The Acts of the Apostles, Romans, I Cor5nthlans, Galatians, Colossians, 2 fimothy, Hebrews and Revelation. I have been enormously grateful for others on the preachlng team, such as the late Tony Baker, lan Milmine and Neil Hooper, as well as the guest preachers mentloned on page 6. I was not alone in thanking God at the end of September vthen we celebrated with Tony, his 60th anniversary In ordained ministry. This gave us, as a church, the opportunity to thank God for Tony's meticulous care and attention to his preaching in his long career as a church pastor and teacher. Church politics has been especially challenging. While nothing like the experiences of some of our evangelical sisters and brothers in Christ elsewhere in the UK and abroad. sitting on Bishop's Council as one of the 25 trustees of the diocese as well as the Oiocesan Synod121))+l and Deanery Synod lof local anglican churchesl. has been exhausting and demoralisinE. A failure to respect holy Scripture over the clamouring voice of Society has led to severe divisions and mistrust through every strata of the denomination. I thank God for the unity and shared strength of the PCC as it led this church through a response. Thi5 led to difficult conversation5 Wlthin senior diocesan circles but with a remarkable degree of leadership from our diocesan bishop. the Rt. Revd Martin Warner, who signed his name as one of the 'Di5senting Bishops,. Reformed Evangelical Churches in this diocese continue to grow and remain strong. Our thanks should go to God for the Sussex Gospel Partnership in its Steadiness and support of many Reformed Evangelical Church leaders. Without a school in the parish we have continued to find it hard to reach the younger generation and, as a result, we have not found it easy to grow in number... but we will press on investing wisely and rejoicing that we have certainly grown in the richness of the Nations. What a joy that isl Sunday services could not run without service leaders, preachers, service coordinators, stewards, children's workers, musicians, intercessors, readers, refreshment teams, an AV tech team or an office to set everything up for when we all walk through the doors. If there is one person who brings a smile to my face as a gift from God, it has to be Louis Frost. While carrying personal challenges of his own. Louis has faithfully helped in almost every direction to win friends and influence people for Jesus. While for some. 'volume' and 'microphone mix, look simple, they are far from it. The Lord knows how much grief Louis and the AV team receive when things go wrong. So let's be patient. generous and kind, as this old building accommodates the latest technology to reach a fast changing culture. l am enormously grateful to Hilary Hartley who has done so much to prioritise and provide pastoral care for us. Just as the Lord sees how we respond to one another, he sees how we care for the sick and unseen. Hilary needs more volunteer vi51tors who are prepared to be inconvenienced and to tske encouragement to church members who are Stuck at home or in full-time care. We give thanks to God for LIL'S recovery from her heart attack in July. l ￿¢all Debbie loh, $0 calm and professionall with Sophie on the phone to the am32ing emergency services, doing their thing to rescue someone pretious. Liz's recovery has not been easy and though it has been through the sadness of the death of their beloved mother, we thank God for both Liz and her brother, Chris, who has recently moved into the area. If, like the rest of us, you have not seen Ali wearing a Superwoman costume for the way she held the administration of this church together, then we might have donel She was amazing. Finally, I want to thank Ibelema for being a faithful churchwarden during a difficult time for her in particular. The gospel teaches us that faithfulness to the truth is primary. and Ibelema has been faithful to that throughout. Thank you. Ibelema. However. it has to be my wife, Sue. whom the LORD knows I give thanks for every day. who has been my 8reate5t strength after the LORD himself. Sue's faithful and unseen serving of others. her clarity of thinking, her challenging godline55 of character and amazing cake5 and puddings, are the second greatest gift to thi5 church after the LORD jesu5 himself I lust remember that He leans towards us from heaven when we pray, He goes before us when we move, He stands behind us when we falter, and carries us whether in life or death to the plate he is preparin8 for us. We have nothing to fear in Him I PhAlip Coekln Ivicurj OUR VISION AND MISSION ACTION PLAN - Updated Spring 2024 The Mission Action Plan IMAP) is an evolving document updated each year in advance of our Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The purpose is for the PCC to provide an overview to the church of how it sees our ministry as a church developing and to provide a rationale for the use of resources. Forms of Gospel ministry in Holy Trinity as a Reformed Evangelical Church Evangelism/ preaching Comrnunity Chu Icofifessing or speak ng of Christ) (Disciplesh Min Justice Ministries Il'salt & Light, J'l to cwture (Doing what is just & mercifull (Applyyg our faith to where we live & workl These 'Four Circles, summarise what Is important to us. The above diagram shows the unified nature of Gospel Ministries at Holy Trinity- 'Evangelism' and 'Community of the Church, are overtly'word Ministries,, while 'lu5tice Mini5tries' and 'Salt and Light to Culture, are outward facing expre55ion5 of them to the benefit of our cornmunity. However, these are general and not definitive enough to measure our progress. For this the PCC uses 'The Five Essential M's for a Growin8 Church,. Measuring Growth Using 'The Five Essential M's for a Growing Church, The Bible tells us that the purpose of humankind is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. The question every church must ask itself is how? Careful reading of Scripture and observing how churches across the world grow in their different contexts, shows that the Holy Spirit utilises biblical wisdom coupled with many other gifts to grow his Church wherever they are. Expository preaching of the 8ible. discipling believers. providing justice to the poor inside and outside the church, and being 'salt and light, to our culture Ithe four circles shown abovel. are general categories. but are not specific enough. Church leaders need to be more specific. And the PCC uses, 'The Five Essential M's of a Growing Church,. The 5 M'5 are a path. A journey. They are not about perfection, but doing things by faith in the LORD Je5US. They show how the Spirit brings an individual from death to a life of worship of God through.. evangelism IMi55ionl,' a sense of belonging to a church Imembershipl,. personally growing in their knowledge of God Imaturityl,. learning to serve like Jesus did (Ministry),. living a life of worship of God (Magnify). This last one is not just about Sunday to Saturday but also Sunday services. These steps are.. Mission IMII, Membership IM21, Maturity IM31, Ministry IM41 and Magnify IM51. And the great news is that we do not need io do any perfectly...we just need to do them all by falth as the LORD guides us. You might find the picrure below helpful... The 5 E$Sentl•l'Mlnlstrl￿ for Grovrth at Holy TrlTrlty Eastbourne (March 20241 Ovw•bght (Cl¢rgy, 1. MI9910￿ 2. MIMD1R*IP￿ty a. MATU￿ 4. MINISTRY S. MAGNirY IMlnKtth• ¢IKwch to s•rv• th• | ¢oyry•llon' frfng•' ¢1￿M￿nIty. to tr•ln th•cor• to v•llk• Clwl*i l•¢llh•l• th• wwshlp ol Chrhl. r••pw•l A ￿￿￿£ Pc+?YoLry•￿#frS• 7 I￿4￿ ? t&4fy ￿L￿ 7 IN￿*71 Ilk•7 i¢du IN MORE DETAIL... REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2023 Activities for 2023 are gathered under the headings of Ml to M5, with reports about the important ministries that enable these Ministries. Each section is colour coded as below, for ease of reference. MISSION- MI Our plan is to invest in Mission levangelisml to proclaim Jesus Christ in the Gospel in order to grow our fringe who attend irregularly and do not profess a saving faith with the Lord Jesus Christ. If we do not consider mission in every ministry of the church. we will not have people to bring into membership, M2. MEMBERSHIP- M2 As the fringe of church members grow5 35 a result of Mission IMII, the second stage of our plan IM21 15 to bring people presently on the fringe into engaged Membership of the church family. We will do this by focusing on the 'Whys' of what we do rather than just the 'Hows'. For example, we welcome people on Sunday mornings to help bring them into saving faith in Jesus Christ and good trusting relationships Wlthin the church. Our 'Welcome' is a 'love issue,. and not just doing a job on the rota. As people engage in the practical life of the church by serving others, we see a need for growth in Christian Maturity, M3. MATURITY- M3 Ephesians 4 explains that the purpose of a church is to equip its members through growing spiritual maturity. It also explains this is largely a ministry of the church leaders by teaching and explaining the Bible. Christian Maturity leads to unity and trust. It protects a person from being tossed back and forth by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful schemin8 IEphesians 4.13, NIVI. Christian Maturity allows steady and robust growth in the individual. Our vision for greater Maturity IM31 drives our preaching, Growth Groups, church Bible studies, prayer meetings and specialist teaching events requested by church members as they engage with the world around them. However, 35 Maturity leads to greater engagement it leads to more Ministry IM41 which means to serve like Jesus Christ. MINISTRY- M4 As we think about how we are growing in Christian Maturity in every ministry of the church we will learn to serve15ame word a5 to minister) at Cost to ourselve5 like it wa5 for Christ. This is summarised in M4. Every member is encouraged to give up their lives to follow Him. We sometimes refer to ministries that lead to growth in the congregation as 'vine work, done by the work of Jesus, who is the 'Vine Dresser,. In contrast, we refer to ministries that support growth of the vine as 'trellis work,. A trellis is essential for the healthy growth of the vine,. but it is not the vine. The people are the vine and the church administration and fabric are the trellis. One is dependent on the other,. one serves the other. The ultimate goal of every church, we believe, is to worship, or magnify, the Lord IM51. MAGNIFY- M5 If the chief purpose of humankind is to glorify God and to know him forever, we aim to do this in every one of our ministries as a church. Just as the previous four M's play their part, contributing to the next M, the church will grow as more hearts give thanks to God for what he has done for them in Christ. We see this to be an important correction to how we fulfil our purpose. If perfect joy is found only in God, then our greatest joy should be in the worship of obedience to his word and the joy of gathering with his people. We do not think we have emphasised our need to enjoy corporate worship enough, which in itself Scripture says will be a testimony to the 'outsider' l Magnify IM51 seek5 to rectify this so that the church grows to the glory and praise of God and not ourselves. MISSION- MI 'Teoms to evongelise the town. Preaching at Sunday Seryices In brief sumrnary, we were privileged to welcome the following to preach.. Revd. Philip Coekin, Revd. David Jackman, Revd. Tony Baker, Revd. David Bourne, Revd. Lee Gatiss IDirettor of Church Society, patron), lan Milmine, Revd. Tony Cannon and C3non James Clarke. The main preaching series have been from Galatians and lsaiah. liz Edwords Hope Explored This is a weekly Bible study (with cake) for younger13dies. including 3 creche when needed. It is advertised and talked about at HT Club with the mums who attend. This year we have studied the Life Explored course and the Bible books of Galatians and Esther. Sue Coekin Celebration in Flower5 Celebration in Flowers was held from 6-8 May 2023. With Pauline Goss's encouragernent and guidance, 11 ladies desi8ned and created flower arrangernents which not only celebrated the Coronation of King Charles 111, but more significantly pointed visitor5 to Jesus, our King of King5. Over the course of the weekend more than 200 people visited Holy Trinity. They enjoyed the flower arrangements and were given a written guide. There was a trail for children and refreshments were on sale. Everyone was invited to take away a free evangelistic book or commemorative tea towel (thanks to a kind benefartorl. All of the above was maile possible due to a wonderfully large team of church members who helped with the creation of the arrangements, acted as stewards, served refreshments or donated financially to the event. Sue Coekin DIY Glngerbread House Evenlng This was held on 9 December. and we Saw 40 people. many of them guests, attend this evangelistic event. Reuben Alexander spoke on 'Christmas to Delight the Heart,. We purchased 60 DIY gingerbread house kits from IKEA. Although 40 were made in the evenin& the other 20 sold out quickly by those attending, for use by friends or familv at horne. Sue Coekin Polnsèttla Chrlstmas Oecoratlons On 29 November, 16 ladies met to fulfil Isabel Parkman's excellent idea to create over 100 beautiful various-sized folded paper poinsettias. These were used to decorate the church window sills. Together we enjoyed a creative morning with music, mulled wine and Christmas snacks. Sue Coekin Men's Curry Nlght There were three Men's Curry Nights during 2023 which were attended by around 10-12 men from Holy Trinity each time. These have been encouraging evenin8s in which the men have bonded and enjoyed Bood food. This past year we have also introduced time for a brief testimony given by one of the men. These have initiated spiritual conversations, helped us get to know each other better and encouraged each of us on our individual walk with God. Rffch Osborn Good Companions Good Companions is open to church members and folk from the Eastbourne community. Our guests are mainly aged over 60 years but we warmly welcome everyone. particularly to our special meetings. Our meetings include board games, cards, dominoes, Scrabble and quizzes. We also try to tackle different crafts. We have had some successes making Easter rabbits and hats. buttonholes, necklaces. bracelets and all sorts of cards. Of course our favourite activity is chatting. We have had a variety of special activities. These included.. Louis encouraging u5 to try our hand at watercolour5; a great keep fit class with Margaret,. an artist from the De Lo Warr outreach team taught sketching,. and workers from TechResort explained how to use our technical devices safely. TechResort is continuing to visit U5 regularly, offering individual help with digital device5. Beryl. one of our members. organi5ed a great quiz. Our summer outing wa5 to Crowhurst Healing Centre on a beautiful summer day. Our Christmas party wa5 enormou5 fun and we all enjoyed playin8 old-fa5hioned party games. A very important part of Good Companion5 is our coffee. cake and chatter break. This is a chance to chat to new friends and catch up with old ones. During this time we also have our talk. Several of our team have shared their personal experiences of their walk with the Lord. They have also talked about a favourite hymn or bible passage, and even a trip to a favourite place. I would like to thank the team who are so supportive and enthusiastic, and work $0 hard to create a friendly and caring club. Doreen Hodgson ChSldren and Youth Taken from the commissioning in September based on Romans 10.9-15.. 'How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written. How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good newsl" Our children and youth leaders. under Sophie's leadership. have been working hard all year round to continue to build on the children and youth ministry at Holy Trinity with teaching the Bible to a high standard across the whole age range. They are a joy to Serve alongside and their hard work and servant-heartedness is very much appreciated. The team has welcomed Lola Adebambo, Reuben Alexander (for musical support) and many additional helper5 for our event5. The team has a150 attended training provided by 'Faith in Kids,. Doreen Hodgson stepped down in September, to enable her to continue to lead Good Companion5. We are grateful to God for her and for everything she has done over many years serying our children's ministries (most of which was unseen to the wider churehl. She generously still supports our events with craft. Here's what the team has been up to, with a particular focus on our 5M's (Mission, Membership, Maturity, Ministrv and Magnifyl.. HT Club lour parent and toddler group) celebrated 40 years in June. We have been focusing on Mission and Membershlp thls year, with many visitors being welcomed. We regularly see 41 families, with an average of around 15 per week. There are also many more we keep in contact with via email. Through these relationships, HT Club famllles have strongly supported our church events throughout the year and sent their older children along to Roots. A couple of the mums have visited church on Sundays, with one coming regularly. We have had a lot of events at HT Club including.. a visit by Savannah the dog (God Made Animalsll,. pancakes on Shrove Tuesday (to remind us that Easter is coming),. an Easter e88 hunt,. HT Mouse's 40th birthday and his 8r3nd entrance ziplining from the top of the tower: Coronation event finding out that jesus is the King of kings,. a summer party,. Harvest.. and Christmas. We have lots of fun as we learn about God every week. We have been looking at how God made the world. how God cares for his people and how God saves. We have theme songs for each serie5 to help the children remember what we are learning. Reuben Alexander accompanies the songs we sinE each week. We are linked to Hope Explored and encourage mums to come along every week. A couple have visited us. and we pray that more will join u5, particularly as we've had quite a few parents express an interest in exploring who Jesus is for thernselves. Sunday Mornings included children's slots ift the main service and Sunday Club. This is split between Crèche10-3sl, Di5coverer5 14-8sl and Adventurers 19-1451. We have been focusing on Maturity thi5 year, by digging deep into the Bible and developin8 friend5hip5 Wlthin the group5. We have covered quite a few books in the Bible, starting Wlth 105eph in Genesis. We have seen God'5 love and faithfulness to his grumbling, ungrateful people. We saw God rescue the Israelites again and again in Exodus, Numbers and Deuteronomy and travelled with them across the wilderness before coming to the edge of the promised land. Will God's promises of a people, place and blessing Come true? Yesl We saw that not only for the Israelites in Exodus, but also how those promises come true for us through Jesus as we learned about the King of God's Kingdom in Mark 4-8, over the summer. To finish off in Winter, we explored what it means to be made by God, loved and forgiven by God, and to be like Jesus in our series, Who am l?, We have learned lots of new songs and memory verses. We have welcomed a few new families that are much loved by the children and leaders. The Adventurers were very excited to fundraise for new Bibles that they now cherish. They were delighted by the support of the church family. Roots lour monthly 9-16s group) has been focusing on Membership this year. We have been joined by some of the older siblings of HT Club families. further strengthening those bonds. We have been looking at a Bible overview of Esther and Isaiah. We've had fun bath bomb making. singing karaoke. solving escape rooms. playing capture the flag and lots of other activities. The children and youth tearn have run many events. with a particular focu5 on Mission and Ministry. These events have included.. William'5 bapt15m in January,. celebrating Je5U5 Ithe Kirhg of kingsl at the Coronation,. Easter Eggstravaganza,. the Leaders. commissionrng,. Light in the Night- Family Film afternoon,. Christmas Eve Family Celebration,. cre3ting mini films from the Bible and many more. Some of the children loved being part of the choir at Carols by Candlelight. We sent Callum off to uni this year. We have been encotlraged to hear that Callum, Anthony and James are involved in Christian Unions and churches while at university- Several children attended Bible by the Beach and Christian camps in the summer. They loved sharing what they had learned with one another when they got back home. to the encouragement of the leaders. We are looking forward to going again next year. All of these events have enabled us to share the good news about Jesus with families across Eastbourne. Many of them have kept in contact with us. with some coming along to HT Club and Roots. and even a couple have visited us on a Sunday morning. We are continuing to build those relationships with families in Eastbourne and we are very excited to continue to share the gospel with theml Sophie Dovies-jones andAnne Mcmillon MEMBERSHIP- M2 'Teoms to drow thefringe towords the core, Knlt & Knatter The group has continued to Brow to the point where sometimes it is difficult to get everyone round the tablel The knlttlng of squares continues industriously and many blankets have been provided. A consignment went to the RNLI where they are useil for refugees coming across the channel on small boats. Another batch went to Barnabas A511 their warehouse In Swindon had just been emptied and it was expected that these would be part of their next consignment, probably to Moldova. Right at the end of the year we were asked if we could provide six child-sized blankets for a nearby church creche. The first of these was completed before the end of December. If anyone would like to contribute double knittin8 wool for these projects it is always welcome. Each mernber purcha5e5 food or drink from The Snug and every meeting includes sharin8 a verse of Scripture and t105ing with a prayer. If Some members have to go early, they will ask for this before they leavel Many of the members have also joined Good Companions and are showing real interest in spiritual issues and often asking for prayer. Hilory Hortley Adult Art Workshop The last year of Art Workshops has been extremely positive. Every week the numbers joining in were consistently between six to 10 people, and we have a few new members. The group is diverse in terms of culture and talent. Not all members have a Christian faith. which shows how inclusive we are within our church. Each session we try to cover an array of different forms of art such as painting. drawing. clay sculpting and collage techniques. As a group, we did an exhibition for a Christian charity and visited the Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne. We learned more about styles, techniques and art15t history. We also have weekly di5CV55ion5 on tOPlCS Such as emotions and connect them to Christianitv/Biblical topics. This has been wonderful as it encourages people in the group to be vocal, share their thought5 and be 5UPPOrtive. The art group was given a £150 donation toward5 buying art supplie5 in 2023. Recently we were told that we will be getting arbother generous donation of £500 to buy more art equipment for the group, which is wonderful news. Louls Frost Faith Explored This small group is hearing the reasons why one of the Gospel writers, called John, believed Jesus was the Christ and by believing in Him, his readers could have eternal life too. We are simply reading John's Gospel using the 'Word One to One. materials. Numbers fluctuated, growing to about 13 on Tuesday early evenings. As some were converted they started to attend the new Growth Explored group on Sunday afternoons in 2024. My thanks go to Paul Honney who consistently brought a friend and persistently prayed for the fruit we all rejoice in Seeing. Those new believers were baptised by full immersion in January 2024. Philip Coekin Newcomers Tea On 22nd january, those who had recently started atterhding the church joined the PCC for afternoon tea in the church hall. There were a total of 27 people who enjoyed delicious refreshments prepared by Sue Coekin. This w35 followed by an introduction to the various attivities held at HT and the opportunities for the newcomers to engage further in the life of the chtjrch. Liz Edwords MATURITY- M3 'Re5ponding Biblically to the Word of God, Growth Groups The 10 or so Growth Groups met on variou5 occasions as suited their members. studying Philippians and Isaiah among other things that the leaders thought would be helpful. Every three months. the Growth Group leaders gathered to review. pray for one another and hear about the coming preaching serie5. It is my hope that new groups will pop up and give opportunities for leadership training and ongoing discipleship acros5 the church. Philip Coekin HT Prays HT Prays is always held on the first Wednesday of each month. We meet in the hall to pray as a thurch, during the morning or evening, for the work at HT Js well as other world issues. Philip Coekin Men's Prayer Breakfast Following a helpful discussion at last year's AGM, over the past year we have held two S3turday morning men's prayer breakfasts at Holy Trinltv (July and Sept 20231. We established a format ol eating together, hearing a talk followed by group dlscussion and prayer. The topics covered were.. havin8 a quiet time with our Lord Imeeting, reading the word, praying) and fellowship between believers. We are very grateful for the encouraging turnout, positive feedback and helpful discussion. Also for those who set up, cook, serve and clear up afterwards. Particular thanks 80 to Louis, Stuart. Rodion and Steve as well as Andrew for contributing to the second talk. Thanks also 80 to Phil C. Liz and Ali. Your prayers will be appreciated for these events- that they meet the genuine needs of men and provide an opportunity for good fellowship with each other and our Lord. Phil Griffin Prayermate HT rnakes use of the Prayermate App so that church members can acce55 the church prayer diary at any time and anywhere on their mobile devices and computers. Disappointingly there were only seven people using the app in 2023. Please can we encourage more of you to make vse of this helpful and easily accessible way of praying for the 155ues in the HT monthly prayer diary. Please contact the office for details if you would like to participate. Ali Weover Holy Trinity's Harvest Lun¢h This wa5 held on l October, with 82 people attending. The Ivnch was a celebration of all that God had been doin8 at HT over the year. Coronation chicken and hasselback potatoes were provided. People signed up to bring a salad or a dessert, or paid £3 to help cover costs. Louis once again shared his moving video of 'Thanksgiving for Life at HT, over the previoLJS 12 months. Sue Coekin Mothers. Union IMUI Frailty of year5 of some members did not deter those well enough to meet monthly for prayer and fellowship, 50rnetime5 in a home. We met in the hall when a Speaker wa5 invited 50 we could welcome other church members or MU mernber5 from other branches in the Bexhill District. We had three speaker5- the first wa5 Hilary who guided u5 through Psalm 145. Secondly, Pauline explained the history of the church exten5ion5 before and up to 1910. Finally, Dr Ruth Butlin told us how she worked for The Leprosy Mission and was commissioned and sent out to Pakistan 3nd 10 later Nepal by HT. Her theme was 'God is Working His Purpose Out,. She explained how medication has provided a cure if the disease is diagnosed early. Our vicar. Philip. condurted a Communion Service for u5 in September. In December, we joined Good Companions for their Christmas Celebration. This was a ble55ing we all enjoyed. Jenny Booth HT Blg Weekend On Friday 7 july. we headed to Coldharbour Meadows for the fourth annual Holy Trinity Big Weekend. This year we welcomed Adam Thrift from All Saints. Crowborough to do a series of talks from the book of Obadiah. We were greatly encouraged to remember that 'The Kingdom Shall be the Lord's, and that nothing can get in the way of God's plan l As in 2022, we were catered for by Sue Coekin. ably assisted by Steve C. They served u5 wonderfully and we ate exceptionally well. This was the first Big Weekend that has been affected by the rain but even then God, in his kindne55, kept the rain to times when we were undercover in the main meeting marquee and allowed us to enjoy the outdoor Space the rest of the time. This was a150 the first year the Sunday morning service was held at Coldharbour Meadows. Liz arranged a minibu5 to meet people in the town centre and bring them out to join the rest of u5 at Coldharbour Meadows. In total we had about 13 people who camped, 36 came on Saturday and 46 came on Sundav. Poulo Osborn MINISTRY - M4 'Learning to serve like Christ, HT Advocacv With no let up in the cost of living crisis. rising inflation and soaring energy costs. the need for an advocacy service specifically designed to help vulnerable adults who are stru8glin8 with multiple, complex problems, has never been more important. We hand-hold our clients throuBh the process of stabilising their lives. We help them to navigate the bureaucracy, fill in forms, defend their rights. challenge unfair decisions. deal with unaffordable debt and bills, and find ways to get the care they need. while at the same time showing them Christian love. We endeavoured where P055ible to encourage them to know our Lord better. We have continued to assist 17 clients from the previous year and 16 new clients this year. Client cases are becoming more complex and multi-faceted. As a result, we are needing to see clients on increasing number of times to find an appropriate resolution for them. In turn, thi5 limit5 the number of new clients we are able to See. We trust that the Lord of the Harvest will stir more hearts to join us as 3dvoc3tes in the year ahead. We commenced the year with our first full-lime employee in the form of Mike Mccabe who performed admirably as Teèm Leader, and we were able to increase our capacity to meet the rising need. Sadly Mike left io pursue new challen8es. At the time of wriling, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to source a suitable replacement. Consequently, we took a decision to focus our efforts on clients who are already part of the wider HT family either by worshipping at Church regularly or by attending one of our many side-door ministries. One of the highlights of the year has been the opportunity to work more closely with Grace Advocacy, and to benefit greatly from the advice and input from Gary Holland. It is hoped that 2024 will see MO￿ opportunities for cross-team working including a repeat of the well-received Grace Advocacy Conference. A huge thank you to our team of Debbie Hatfield. Lesley Dawson. Alice Plowman, Graham lones, Henry McKendrick, lan Milmine and Paul Honney for their sacrificial serving. as well as the pastoral care team under Hilary Hartley for their invaluable prayer ministry. Steve Clark Pastoral Oversight During 2023 Grace Mathieson and Tory Baker died. There were a150 some church family related deaths. At the time of writing, there are Six people in care homes. There are several member5 who are at home but struggling with health problems and who value our visits. I would like to express my gratitude to all those who visit or phone church members who are incapacitated in one way or another. However. I would request that you inform me if there is anyone in need of a visit. I cannot personally 11 do all the visiting that is really needed and depend on your help. What I can do is act as a clearing house for information and keep an up-to-date record. HiliJry Hortley Support of External Mission Organisations Hannah Jackson We have been supporting Hannah Jackson financially and in prayer since November 2021 when she went to Tanzanla with the Africa Inland Mission. Each month Hannah has sent us news with pictures and sometimes videos. These have been sent out each month by email or post to 311 those who receive the monthly BFG newsletter and prayer diary. She even joined us online at HT Prays and updated us with information for prayer. We are delighted that she will be joining us for the HT Big Weekend Away in July 2024. Liz Edwards MAGNIFY (M5) 'Focilitoting the worship of Christ, Muslc & Audlo Vlsual Mlnlstry For m05t of 2023, HT did not have a Dirertor of Music, so the church musicians stepped up. They did an amazin8 job of continuin8 the music ministry at HT during this time. Phil and the team worked extra hard during thi5 period selecting song5, managing rota5 and producing word sheet5. Reuben Alexander joined HT as the new Director of Music in September 2023. In Oecember, Bay Zie wa5 employed to support the Music ministry as part of his role as 'AssociJte Minister with Special Interest in International Ministry,. Apart from organising the music groups, selecting songs, overseein8 the AV and training new volunteers, Reuben has also been overseeing the upgrade and repair of some of ihe equipment, such as the projectors and screens. We have also been working hard to resolve some historic AV problems and improve the overall quality of the sound and livestream and to update the website. A MASSIVE thank you to the whole team: musicians. singers and tech team, for everythinB they have done and continue to do. Reuben Alexonder MINISTRIES THAT ENABLE THE MINISTRIES OPERATIONS eneral - During the year, an ongoinglregular schedule for effective site management was established including litter picking, general clearin8 of the site and ad hoc repair5 as required. This inspection took place over two days during the year and a report has been received that outlines many repairs that need to be carried out. While costs are unknown at this stage, they are likely to be significant the Narthex is a particular concern. A sm311 group is being established to prioritise necessary work according to the available budget. ItiLslluL￿ - During the year. we met with the owners of The Snug and agreed that their rent would increase by IO% effective from September 2023. This is in line with their Lease Agreement. HR Polic Develo ment - Using the HR policies of the Diocese website as the basis for the drafts, a number of helpful policies have been developed and undergone peer review. as well as achieving the necessary PCC approvals. 12 We identified that the Policy on visitors to our p￿miseS needed to be improved. A poliry was drafted and then peer-reviewed ahead of an implementation period to monitor its effectiveness, involving a new Visitors Book and Visltor Badges. A number of events occurred during the year which reminded all of the need for all to rernain vi8ilant. These included an attempted break-in at The Snug and reports of a person sleeping rough in the courtyard to the left of the Hall entrance. Visa A lication for Ba Zie A significant amount of operational time was spent on securing a Certificate of Sponsorship from the Government which enabled Bay Zie to get his T2- Minister of Religion visa to join the Ministry Staff team. The running costs of our Church are increasing exponentially. There is a clear need for additional incorne to be generated to cover them. while at the same time keeping a close eye on our outgoings. A plan has been established to achieve income growth and a small group will be created to lead on this. The area above The Trinity Centre changed from HT Advocacy use. The room at the far end is now the Children to Youth leader's office. The large middle room was given the name of The Trinity Room and IS Used for meetings and older children's groups. a5 well a5 having two desks for office space. The Small office at the top of the 5tair5 became the Music Director'5 office. The area above the hall, foyer and church office wa5 reorgani5ed into spate for HT AdvocaLry, Grace Advocacy and an archive room. - A nvmber of building repairs were overseen. These are listed in the Churchwarden's report. Steve Clork ADMINISTRATION ChurchBullder ICBI ChurchBuilder is a web-based tool that HT uses to help manage the day-to-day administratlon of the church and store the necessary data. Liz and I regularly go through the data to help ensure it remains accurate and as up.to.date as possible. So it is a big help when you keep us informed of any changes such as to personal details and church activities. It is an ongoing task to ensure that we continue to meet GDPR regulations. Ali Weover Office Manager's Report In the absence of a music director. the administration of music for each Sunday was added to the work of the office. Each week we produce a 'Family Newsheet, and 'Orders of Service, for those who are involved during the service. Most event publicitv 15 printed in the office. Each month a prayer diary and BFG newsletter are sent out by email or P05t to those on our database. The office ha5 many visitor5 requesting or Biving information which can be quite a distraction but is a necessary part of the role of a church office. I was absent from my role a5 Office Manager for about Six weeks following a heart attack and then worked part-time for a while. l am very grateful to Ali Weaver for all the extra work, on top of her normal jobs, that She was able to undertake in my ab5en¢e. Gary Musgrave has done a sterling job as volunteer Verger for another year and l am grateful for his willingness to serve in this way most Sundays. Sophia Naidu has been cleaning HT for another year, going above and beyond the hours she is paid to do the role. Thank you to both Gary and Sophia. The 'above and beyond. attitude of Ali, Gary and Sophia are a delight to witness, $0 thank youl Liz Edwords SAFEGUARDING Slmple Quallty Protects ISQPI Simple Quality Protects is a diocesan safeguarding programme that was launched to resource and improve safeguarding at parish level. Each parish is required to complete and maintain rigorous safeguarding practices that are assessed by the Chichester Diocesan Safeguarding Team. We successfully completed SQP Level l in 2020. The diocesan plan was that a Level 2 programme of SQP safeguarding checks would be introduced some time ago. However. to date, there has been no sign of this higher level being produced. 13 The PCC continues the good practice by completing an annual review of SQP. This includes checking our policies and procedures to make Sure they remain current and suitable. Thank you to those of you who continue to complete risk assessment5 for your planned artivitie5. The risk a55e55ments, both formal and informal, are vital in helping to ensure that all children and adult5 Stay safe when at HT. Tharhk you to Debbie Hatfield for maintaining all the 1st aid boxes. There is still the need to carry out emergency evacuation drills and train fire stewards. Ali Weover Safeguarding in practice Safeguarding our children and vulnerable adults is taken very seriously by your clergy. church wardenlsl. PCC and ministry staff team. The PCC have complied with section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsl. The PCC is committed to the 'Promoting A Safer Church- House of Bishop5 Policy Statement120171' a copy of which 15 on the church notice boards. Contact details for Safeguarding Issues in our Parish.. PSO for Adults and Children Ipsoi= Li2 Edwards Email.. lize hteastbourne.o .uk 01323 736627 Vicar.. Revd. Phlllp Coekln Email.. pcoekin@gmall.com 01323 325421 Or email.. safeguarding@holytrinityeastbourne.org.uk Diocesan Safeguardin8 Adviser.. Colin Perkins 01273 4250301075Crt) 771210 Diocesan Safeguarding Team.. safe uardin chichester.an lican.o 01273 421021 Every member of a congregation needs to acknowledge their individual responsibility to bring matter5 of concern to the attention of the PSO or the vicar. Although this can be difficult it is particularly important where the welfare of thildren and vulnerable people of any age may be at risk. Concerns, suspicions or uneasiness should be voiced as soon a5 possible. The earlier a concern is expressed the easier and sooner action can be taken. Philip Coekin CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT It is a requirerllent to report to you on the stste of the building. which is termed church fabrit, goods and ornaments. During the year from January to December 2023, we have incurred a total spend of £5k on variou5 repairs and projects on churth premises. Knowing that a Quinquennial Inspection would take place during the year and that this would incur additional costs for 2024 onwards, we restrirted expenditure to those rnatters considered as critical. Our costs can be broken down as follows.. This important testing took place on Monday 24 July. Any items which failed the test have either been repaired or disposed of. The total cost was £745. We had been reviewing the costs of providing lights for the car park for some time and concluded that the quoted outlay in excess of £7,500 was more than we could afford. We appreciated that this is an important improvement to the safety and security of our car park. and opted for an alternative plan to enhance the lights above both northern porches. This cost £16. Car Park Si ns During 2022. we were asked to consider how the signs on either side of the car park entrance could be upgraded in order to act as a more effective promotion of our Church. and our activitieslevents. We received a quote of £2,OCN). On reflection. we chose a more cost-effective option in the region of £SC(I. I would like to thank Philip, the entire staff team and the many volurbteers for their unwavering dedication in carrying out their various roles at HT. Holy Trinity Church would be so rnuch the poorer without them I 14 As a congregation we are very thankful for Philip's carefully prepared biblically based teaching to the whole church as well as to smaller groups. On a personal note, the past year presented Significant challenge5 reducing my ability to fully 511PPOrt Philip and the team as I would have wished. I thank them all for their care and understandin& Ibelem(7 Adoki {ChurchwardenJ Parochial Church Council (PCC) and Standing and Finance Committee IS&FC) The S&FC is 3 subcommittee of the PCC and representatives this year have been Philip Coekin, Neil Hooper, Colin Maclnnes, Ibelema Adoki, IdanEO Adoki and Gary Holland. Liz Edwards has been in attendance at all the meetings for the purpose of taking minutes and sharing information as Treasurer. Steve Clark has been in attendance at these meetings since his appointment. The majority of the chairing of both S&FC and PCC meetings was by Steve Clark. Our thanks go to everybody who has contributed. The S&FC met three times and the PCC met nine times during 2023. Liz Edwords Deanery Synod The Deanery Synod is one of the ways the Church of England gives people at different levels a chance to discuss key issues and organise the church's ministry and mission. It sit5 between the parishe5 Wlth their Parochial Church Councils IPCCsl and the full diocese, with its Diocesan Synod. It is convened by an Area Dean and Lay Chair and tonsists of all the litensed clergy in the Deanery and lay people elerted by the parishes at their Annual Parish Church Meeting. The lay members serve for three years. Our HT representatives are lesley Dawson, Colin Maclnnes, Sophie Davies-jones and Gary Hollan(J. The year was notable for all dioceses in the Chvrch of England and controversial in many ways. Deanery Synod met on three occasions in 2023 in February, June and Ocrober. At the February meeting, Bishop Will Hazelwood, Bishop of Lewes and Brighton, aildressed the meetin8 and spoke of his faith journey. He also read a letter from the Archbishops calling for prayer about the situation in Ukraine. We were also informed about new appointments in the diocese. Revd. Danny Pegg's written report was presented at the recent Diocesan Synod. It had met to consider a report that surnmarised the findings of the questionnaire put to the diocese concerning the questions raised by the 'Living in Love and Faith, ILLFI project. The report showed a considerable variety of opinion amongst members of the diocese, with a small 3% majority supporting the preservation of the Church's current teaching concerning marriage. Synod debated the report and voted with a comfortable majority to submit the report to the national church. At the June Deanery Synod. an interesting address was given by Gerry Howitt on behalf of Beachy Head Chaplaincv Team. He gave a sobering message that the famous cliffs are now the number one suicide destination in the world. Local churches are much valued in providing volunteers and prayer support for this charity. Revd. Canon Rob Dillingham addressed synod on the new SMIFF fund which is the Church Commissioners Strategic Development fund and their focus on local churches. The new plan is intended to bring extra funding to a much wider range of churches and situation5. In applications for funding, the diocese would target reaching children, young people and farnilie5. It Was recognised that administration of any proposed schemes involving youth worker5 etc was funding dependent and the costs ¢On5equently would be recognised withirb grant5. It has been agreed that this will be a 10 year period and churches should recognise that application5 Should not be simply for local needs but have a much wi(ler reach. Revd. James Knowles was elected to Diocesan Synod. Revd. Harry Owen, Revd. M31colm White and Revd. Nicholas Fincham were elerted to serve a further three years as retired clergy members. The Treasurer reported that after five months five parishes are in arrears (three withholding parish share in protest at the LLF plans). Bishop Martin spoke about LLF but would not reveal his own view. rather he pointed members forward to General Synod in July. Bishop Will supported the Eastbourne motion that lay readers should retire at 80 years of age. At the final Deanery Synod of 2023. the Rural Dean explained that after consulting the Archdeacon the diocese would no longer elect a pastoral committee or a representative to the overseas council. Hugh Lowries has retired as Secretary after 14 years service. The new officers are.. Lay Chair- David Scott-Ralphs. St Johns.. Secretary - William Pratt, Hampden Park,. and Treasurer - Brian Etheridge. St Mary's Parish Church. The following were elected to the Standing Committee.. Revd. Danny Pegg. Revd. Mark Redhouse and Jonathan Cornell. The following were elected to 15 the Finance Committee.. Revd. Danny Peg& Nancy Randles. St Mary's Parish Church and Bruce Margrett, St John'5 Polegate. Simon Hobb5, the Retired Clergy Officer has been appointed as advisor for seven hours a week. In the diocese we have 370 clergy, 4(X) retired with PTO and 200 without. Retired clergy are really important to the C of E. Sirllon Hobbs, main aim is to celebrate retired clerby and try to give them Some structure in the diocese. Sally Scott-Ralph5 Outlined the three-pronged approach to bereavement coun5elling at St Johns.. the Café, the bereavement journey and pastoral counselling. The Rural Dean talked about the need to revisit the Mission Attion Plan last addressed in 2013. David Gillard is to be instituted as Vicar of St Mary's Church, Westham. Colin Mtstlnnes Treasurer's Report Thank you to those who have continued to support the work at HT financially. There are $6 church members who have set up standing orders to give direct to the church account. Standing order is the most helpful way to give to the work at HT as it enables the Standing and Finance Committee and the PCC to budget effectivelv. What are our main costs? The highest expenditure for 2023 was salaries at £102K. The desire of the PCC is to invest in growth as part of our BFG (Building for Growth) plan. The second largest expenditure of £74k was to the Diocese of Chichester to pay for our share of the churche5' parish ministry costs which covers housing. stipend. pension. costs of the clergy and insurance. As everyone received warnings of massively increased utility costs, our total for 2023 was £23K as opposed to 2022 when the total was £14k. Intere5tin8ly it was the elertricity invoices that were much higher this year. At the end of each month a monthly summary report has been given to the PCC members to show intome and expenditure. Partitularly helpful is the average monthly income and expenditure figure5 that have consistently been in a deficit of between £4k and £5k. There are designated accounts for Building for Growth, Ministry Trainee, HT Advocacy and Mission Support. By way of explanation, the Ministry Trainee account IS to enable the funding of Bèy Zle. HT Advocacy is to fund expenses and staff. Mission Support is the giving to other organisations, details are in the flnanclal statement, but includes the monthly support to the work of Hannah Jackson. It is PCC policy to maintain a minimum level of funds in the general unrestrirted funds (excluding property) which equates to approximately three months worth of unrestricted payments as contingency against unforeseen situations. At the end of 2023 this amounted to £62,435. £IOk had been added dLbiing the year to the £48,237 as at the end of 2022 therefore interest added £4.198. The everyday administration of finance is dealt with by Liz. However. the support of Neil Hooper and Steve Clark ha5 been invaluable during this year to ensvre that numbers are accurate. and that consideration a5 to budgeting and costs are kept to a minimum. Neil Hooper (Standing ond Finuncej and Liz Edwurds (Treosurerj Structure of the Church of England Supreme Governor-The British monarch Primate of all England and Wales- Archbishop of Canterbury (most senior cleric) Provinces- made up of dioceses under either the Archbishop of Canterbury or Archbishop of York Archbisho s, Council - set up in law to coordinate, promote, aid and further the work and mission of the Church of England. It does this by providing national 511PPOrt to the Church in dioce5e5 and locally, working c105ely with the House of Bishops and other bodie5 of the Church. The Archbishops, Council 15 one of the seven National Church Institutions. It is made up of..- joint Presidents- Archbishop of Canterbury & Archbishop of York Prolocutor of the Lower House of the CorbVOC3tion of Canterbury Prolocutor of the Lower House of the Convocation of York There are two from each of the Houses of BishopslClergylLaity 16 Church Eststes Commissioner And six additional person5 appointed by the Archbishops. General S nod - consists of the House of Bishop5, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity. The House of Bi5hop5 is rnade up of 39 diocesan bishops. The House of Cler8y ha5 200 cler8y. The 250 in the House of Laity are eletted by lay mernbers of the Deanery Synod in each Di¢xese every five years. Plus the Dean of the Arches, the Vicars-Gener31 of the Provinces of Canterbury and York, the three Church Estate Commissioners, the Chairman of the Central Board of Finance, the Chairman of the Church of England Pensions Board and the members of the Archbishops. Council who are communicants of the Church of England. The lunrtlons of the General Synod are legislation.. to pass measures dealing with the government of the church and its institutions, to pass canons. determine doctrine and the form of worship. to approve the liturgy and make other rules and regulations through Acts of General Synod. to regulate relations with other churches, to consider and express their opinion on any other matters of religious or public interest and to approve or reject the annual budget of the church. Its measures must be approved by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. mml 1 133 of them) have always sought to support the work and mission of the Church of England and are accountable to Parliament, General Synod and, as a ￿gIstered charity, the Charity Commission. The An lican Communion has tens of millions of members in more than 165 countries around the globe. All of the provinces are autonomous and free to make their own decisions in their own ways guided by recommendations from the four instruments.. the Archbishop of Canterbury. the Lambeth Conference, the Prirnate5' Meetin6 and the Anglican Consultative Council. each Iliocese has a Bishop (ours is the bishop of Chichester). un 11 functions are: to initiate proposals for action by the Synod.. to carry out such functions as the Synod may delegate to it. There are 29 on the Chichester Bishop's Council of whom Philip Coekin is one. Dlocesan S nod is made up of appointed lay and ordained representstives from within the diocese. Each diocese is subdivided into Archdeaconries. serve the church in part of a diocese by taking particular responsibility for all buildings, the welfare of tlergy and their familie5, and the implementation of diocesan policy for the sake of the Gospel. - HT is in the Eastbourne Deanery, which is governed by the... Deaner nod made up of lay and clergy within that deanery, chaired by the Rural Dean Itler8yI and overseen by the Archdeacon. Parlsh This is what all the above should serve! Not all churches have a parish (Parish Church) and some churches are in another church's parish $0 are not referred to as a Parish Church. The vicar or rector is presented to the PCC by their Patron lours is The Church Societyl, who has to be given a licence to minister by the diocesan bishop. The Archdeacon inducts a new vicar or rector into the possession of the benefice IChurch/vicara8el. No clergy can be Snstituted to a parish without declaring the Oath of Allegiance to the Crown and the Oath of Canonical Obedience to the Bishop in all things lawful and honest. Demographic & Statistics of Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church is located on the corner of Trinity Trees and Trinity Place, EastboLJrne with 50% of the parish in Meads and the other 50% in Devonshire Ward. The enormous contrast in social deprivation across the two areas offers us a unique opportunity and responsibility as an evangelical church. The parlsh Is among the most deprlved parlshes In the UK, wlth only 54.7% Identlfylng as Chrlstlan. The church family welcomes visitors frorn within, a5 well a5 Outside, the parish boundary. Visitors attend by personal choice and it is our great pleasure to welcome anyone from all walks of life. People of whatever gender, race, age, faith community, sexuality or politics are welcome to attend our Sunday service5. Holy Trinity 15 led by the Parochial Church Council IPCCI under the leadership of the incumbent, adhering to an orthodox evan8elical interpretation of the Bible applied through the historic formularies of the Church of England for every generation. The Jerusalem Declaration and explanatory notes of GAFCON 2(K)8 (Global Anglican Future Conference) demonstrates our unity with 17 orthodox anglicans around the world adhering to the maintenance and promulgation of sound Scriptural evangelical truth in public and in private, and has been adopted each year as a symbol of unity with them. It 15 highlighted under the'what we believe, page on our web51te. The Electoral Roll as at 1st March 2024 15 109. This 15 after removing those who have died or have not habituallv attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months, and have not been prevented from doing $0 by illness or other sufficient cause in accordance with Church of EnE13nd guidelines for the management of the Electoral Roll. The Electoral Roll is reviewed each year befrjre the APCM and renewed completely every six years. The next complete renewal will be 202S. The average regular weekly attendance for the morning service was 77. During 2023 we gave thanks for the lives of Grace Mathieson. Pamela Wernham. Pauline Mayall and Georgina Stevenson. The baptism of young William Allen was held on Isth January. There were no weddings or confirmations. Structure. Governance and Management of the Charity The Parochial Church Council IPCCI 15 registered with the Charity Commi55ion a5 required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils IPowersl Measure 1956. Durin8 the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council- Ex Officlo members Incumbent Churchwarden Revd. Philip Coekin Ichairl Dr Ibelema Adoki Elected Members Dr Idango Adoki Dr Ibelema Adoki Miss Pauline Goss Mr Neil Hooper Mrs Paula 05born Mrs Anne Mcmillan Mrs Hilary Hartley Miss Ali Weaver Newly elected Mor¢h 2023 Mrs Elizabeth Edwards Mr Eric Parkman Deanery Synod Mr Colin Maclnnes to APCM 2026 toAPCM 2026 to APCM 2025 to APCM 2026 toAPCM 2026 to APCM 2023 - resigned March 2023 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2023 - resigned MJrch 2023 toAPCM 2026 to APCM 2026 toAPCM 2026 Dr Lesley Dawson Mr Gary Holland Sophie Davies-lones In attendance Steve Clark Reuben Alexander- since September toAPCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026- newly elected Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and includes ex-officio members: the Incumbent who is licensed to officiate in the church. the churchwardens and members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods. It also includes members lin accordance with the number on the Elertoral Roll) of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI. Members are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience Whe￿ possible. 18 Our Aims and Purposes as a Charity The PCC has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent. the Revd. Philip Coekin, in.. maintaining a high degree of Public Benefit to the community by adhering to the maintenance and promulgation of sound Scriptural evangelical truth in public and in private of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ according to the historic and foundation dortrines and prartices of the Church of England- promoting the whole mission of the church to the public through.. pastoral, doctrinal, social and evangelistic ministries for all people in the parish and on the electoral roll,. providing financial support to those in need and to other organisations with similar objectives to our own. The PCC agreed its vision statement as being the following= To see Eostbourne ond oll whom God tolls, trortsAormedby the gospel oAthe Lordjesus Chrlst os reveoled In the Blble, os he brlngs eternal hope to thelrllves, through us. We aim to achieve this vision through the implementation of 'The Five Essential M's of Ministry, (see page 513nd recognising the reality that the many biblical metaphors of the church enable Christian Believers to unite in the one Gospel while investing time. skills and resources into different areas of ministrv. 'The Four Circles, Ipage 41 offer a dia8r3m trying to integrate the four main areas of gospel ministry- l. Evangellsm . expounding holy Scripture whenever possible to highlight the depth and applicatlons of God's Bospel to the world,. 2. Growlng the ¢ommunbty of the church through discipleship and ministry tralning,. 3. Carln8 for the poor by prioritising our 8iblical responsibility to care for the 'poor', firstly withln the church family and then the wider community,. 4. Culture change by challen8in8 what the Bible as the Word of God says Is ungodly in our society and 15 preventing the flourishin8 of humankind within our community and country. We believe these four areas of gospel-driven ministry will enable us to achieve our vision (see above) by providinB opportunities for evangelical Christians to unite in serving the Lord Jesu5 Christ with his gospel of grace. We believe these four area5 best encapsulate the many biblical metaphors for the church. Revd. Philip Coekin (Choirof the Pomchiol Church Council, PCCJ What we planned to do to achieve our charitable objectives When planning our activities for the year, our intumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on 'charities for the advantement of religion,: Enabling as many people as possible to worship corporately at our church,. Enabling as many people as possible io become part of our church community,. Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing Christian Believers- Offering the Sacraments as defined by the Historic Formularies of the Church of Englantl to strengthen personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of all and consistent with our foundation principles,. Considering how church services can involve the many groups that live within the parish,. Putting faith into practice through prayer. listening to and applying holy Scripture through music and evangelism,. Offering worship and prayer. and learning about the Gospel in small group situations.. • Assisting people from all walks of life to develop their knowledge of. and trust in. the Lord jesus: Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish and on the electoral roll: • Providing asslstance to the poor and needy of the parish: Giving grants to missionary orEanisations.' Reaching out to the unchurched through provision of a preschool group, and events for varying age5 and stages in the lives of people in the local community- Maintaining the fabric of the church building for the town. 19 This Tru5tee5' Annual Report Wa5 approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Revd. Philip Coekin (Chair of the PCCI. Revd. P J Coekin This is my report to the Parochial Churth Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish (PCC) of Holy Trinity. Ea5tbourne. at the time of the Annual Report for the year ended 31" December 2023. The Financial Report, A¢¢ountant's comments, and Audltor's Report, are ¢ontalned ln a separate do¢ument. 20 Charity reglstfation number 1130382 HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Caladine Chortered Cerlified Accovnlon15 HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Parochlal Church Covn¢il Dr Idango Adorfi Dr Ibelema Adoki Tn• Rèvd Philip Coèkin M￿SS Pauline Goss Mr Neil Hooper Mr Colin Maclnne5 Mr Gary Ho land Dr Lès'.ey Dawson Mrs Hilary Hartley Mrs Paula Osborn Mr5 E Ech¥ard5 Mr E Parkman Mi¥8 S Oawe5-Jone5 IApDoin:8d 27 March 20231 IApDoillied 27 March 20231 (Appointed 27 March 20231 Charlty numb•r 1130382 prtncipal iddr•s8 Holy Trinity ciiurc Trinity place Ea5tboume E8St Sussex BN21 38X Ind•pénd•nt •x•mln•r Cdin Dad5well FCA FCCA DChA Caladine Liffjiled Chantry House 22 Upp•rton Rtsad Easlboume Easb Sussex BN21 18F 8ank•r• CAF Bank 25 King$ Hill Avenue Wesl Malling Kènt ME194JQ HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE CONTENTS P•g• stalernent of Parochial Churth Counal's responsibilitsès Independent examinerfs mport Stolemenl of financial activil.'e8 Sla4em&ni of financjal position Nolos lo the financial statements 6-21 HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Parochial Church Council are responsible lor Drepanng the Paroch al Church Council'5 Report and the financial slalements In accordance wth applicabe law and United ￿ngdO[n Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel. Th8 law applirable lo charit￿$ In Fngland and Wd es 'equires the Parochial Church Couicil to prepare financi81 statements for each financial year which give a truè aid lai. view ol Ihe slate of affairs of tha Cmrch and of th8 incoming resour¢¢s and appl,cation ol resources of the Church for that year In preparing Ihese financial s'.alernents, the Par¢xhial Church Council are required to. ¥elecl suileble accounting po'iciès and then apL)ly them consistently,. observe the methods and p¥inciples in the Chanti•s SORP". moke jud9ernents and estimates that are wasonablè and prudent.. state wyelher appliGHble accouniing standards hav• b¢en lolbwed. Subject to any material departures di$¢losed anL1 expiairned In the financial slatemenls. ap)d prèpare th• finan¢i8151atements ijn the going concem basis uryle55 It Is Inappropriate lo prosume tha: th& ¢h8ri:y will continu¢ In oporalion Th& Par￿hla1 Church Council are respons.ble for keeping suffiuen( accounlng records that d15cIos8 with reasonablè a¢¢ura¢y al any time the financial position of the Church and 8naDl8 Iham 10 8nsur• tial the financial slalefflents Gornp'y w th the Charil es Ael 2011. tha Chariiy IAccoJnts and Reports) Reguiaiion5 ?008 anij rhe prDvisions tsf the tru51 deed They are also respon51ble for safeguarding the assets of the Church aThJ henre for taking reasonable steDS lor the prevention afjd dè'.e¢titsi of fradd and other Irregularities. HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Curr•nt flnanclal y••r Unf•Strlcted Unr•stricièd funds funds genèral deslgnated 2023 2023 R•slricled lunds Total Total 2023 2023 2022 Not•s Income from: Don8tions and legarjes Ch8rilable activities OIMer',rading aclivilies Inv8siments 140.580 31 407 2.839 9.514 5,098 155,192 31,407 2,839 7,250 336,674 30,280 1 745 2.335 Total Incom• 182,078 9.514 5,098 196,688 371.034 Exponditur• on.. Raising lunds Charitable activ lies 872 272.755 872 306.259 663 301,228 26,774 8.730 Total expenditure 273.627 26,774 8,730 307,131 301,891 Net g8inilllosi¥$l on Inv•slrnent8 14 3,035 3,035 17,3331 Net Incom•ll•xp•ndStur•l 188.5161 117 2601 11.6321 1107,4081 61.810 Transfer3 bewn lunds 22 175,3001 75.300 N•t mov•ment In fund• 1163 8161 58.040 11.6321 1107.4081 61,810 Roconciliatlon ol funds.. Fund balances at 1 January 2023 827.709 199.802 7,277 1.034.788 972.978 Fund balanc￿ at 31 0•c•mb•r 2023 663.893 257.842 5.645 927 380 1,034,788 The statem•nt ol financial activities Includes all gains and losses recognised In the year All Inwme and expencjiture derive from continu ng aclivititrs. HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Prlor flnancSal y••r Unrestrfcted Unr•strlcted funds funds g•n•ral deslgnatod 2022 2022 Rgstricted funds Total 2022 2022 Notss Incomo Irom-. Donations and legaoe$ Charitable actl¥lkies Other IrBding ae,Ivi',io Inves1rn?nls 314,307 30,280 1.710 2.335 14.220 .147 336,674 30.280 1,745 2.335 35 Tolal income 348.632 14,255 8,147 371,034 Exp•ndlturs on.. Raising funds Ch8ritsyle activities 683 276.941 e63 301,228 21,183 3.104 Tot•1 •xpèndltur• 277,604 21,183 3.104 301,891 Nel 10s6es on In¥e8tm•nls 14 17,3331 17.3331 Net Incomellexp•ndStur•l and mo¥ernent fundi 63.895 16.9281 5.043 61.810 Re¢onclllJtlon of funds.. Furyd bB ance3 8t l January 2022 764.014 206,730 2,234 972.978 Fund b•l•n¢￿ at 31 0oc•mb•r 2022 827,709 199 802 7,277 1,034 788 HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS A T 310ECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Notes Flxed assets Property, plant and èquipmtrnl Investments 15 16 557.824 6?,435 594,669 48,237 620,259 642.906 Currant ass•ts Trade and olhgr r¢ceivableg Cash al bank and In hand 17 6,748 302 474 5.806 358,790 309.222 2.101 404,596 12,714 Current Ilablllll Ng1 ¢uryenl 8$8Ots 307,121 391,882 Tot•1 a•sots l•is curren¢ Ilabllltl•s 927 380 1.034 788 Tho lunds ol the Church Re¥lricled Income funds Unr8slrici8d funds- general Unresir1cled funds - revaluation reservo Unrestricted funds - designat• 22 20 5.645 449.377 214,516 257.842 7,277 013,193 214,516 199,802 21 927.380 1,034,788 Thè f,nan¢ial statements were approved by the ParcthiAI CIuf¢h 18, March 2024 Tha Ra¥d Philip Coek".n Mornber of the Parochlal Church Coun¢ll hr Neil Hoopèr Member ol th• P•rochlal Church Councll HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng pollcie5 Charity Information Holy Trinity Parish Church. EastboJrn8 is a a trust governed by the ParoGhial Church Councils (PO￿tr$I Measure 1956 1.1 Accounting conv•ntion The financial statements have been prepared in accordance witn the Churth s governing document. th8 Charities Acl 2011 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Chari:ies" Statamet)l of Recomrnended Practice applicable lo charities prepar.'n9 ther accounts i accordance wlh ltte Firiancial R8POrting Standard apolicaDle in th* UK and R¢pu¥lic of IreiaTr¢J IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191" Thè Church is a Public 8enef11 Entity as d&fined by FRS 102 The Church has tak•n advantage ol the provisions in Ihe SORP lor charitie5 applying FRS 102 Upd8le Bulletin 1 noi io prepare a Statement of Cash Flow¥ The financial statements hava departed from thè chanlies IAc£ounls and Reportsi Regulations 2008 only 10 the ext8nl required lo provide a true and lair vièw Tnis dpgarture has Involved following the Slalemenl ol R*commÈndèd Practi¢e for chanties applying FRS 102 rathèr thary the version of the Stalemeni of R•comm¢nded Pfactice which is referred to In the R¢gulal ons but which has been w thdrawn. The fin8n¢ial statemen15 are prepared Irtr sterling. which Is the functional ¢urr¥n¢y of the Church. Monetary amounts In thèsè financial 8latemenls are rounded *0 th8 nearest £ The financia stalernen15 have been prepared uqder the h stor cal cost convention, Imgdified lo Include the revaluation of Iieehold proparties and lo Indude Invesiment propertie6 and certain financial Insifumanis al fair valuel The principal accounting PCslic'e5 adopted are set ou., below 1.2 Golng concorn Al :h8 time of approving Ihe financial staiemtrnts. i*e Parc¢hial Church Council have a reasonablg Èxpectation that the Ch¥Jrch has adequa:e rèsources to COnlinJe li operatitsnal existence for the foreseeablé rutur* Thus the Parocnial Church CoJntsi continue to adop.. the going basis of accounting In preparing Ihe Iinancial 31atements 1.3 ChJrltabl• funds Unrestricted funds A￿ available for use at the (Jiscretion ol the Parochial Church Council In furtherance ol their charitable objectives Designated funds - moniès $et oside by the PCC ol unrestricle¢J funds for specific future purposes or projects. Reslri¢tèd fund¥ comprise.. al InC0￿e from trijsls or endowments wh ch may be expended only on those restnded objects provided in th8 terms of tfje trust gr bequest.. bl donations or grants received for a speofic object or invited by the PCC for a sp8afic obigct for which they we'e given Any baianee remaining unspe*t at the end ol the year is camed forward a5 a balance on that fund 1.4 Income Incorne Is ￿CogniSed when the Chur¢h Is legally entitled to after any perfomiafjce conditions have been met. the amounts can bè measured re iably. and it Is probable that Income ￿11 be re￿iVed HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng pollci05 (Continued) Voluntary incomo Collection5 are recognised when received Planned giving Is recogn,s8d only when received. Income lax recoverable on GIftAid donations .s recogniseE1 when.he 1ncome is recogni5ed. Grants and legaGie5 are recogryised when the PCC Is lega ly entitled lo the arnoun* due Income from Inv•stments Diviclends are accounted lor when du¢ and payatAe Interesl entillemenis are a¢￿U￿ted lor as they accrue. All othor incom All other irycome 15 recognised when Il Is pec8 ¥8bl¢ Galns and Iossgs on Investments Rèalised gains are recognised wnery the inv•stment$ are Sold. Unr•alis•d gainÈ and 1048•# ar• a¢counl•d for on rw¥lu•tion on 31 D￿Mb•r. 1.5 Exp•ndltur• Expenditure Is recogn seo once there Is a 1è931 or cons'.ructve obligation lo transfer •conomic b*nefil lo a third party, It Is probable that a I'ansler of ectsnornic benefits wi I be fequ red In settlement. and tie amount of thè Oblig8tion can be rneasured reliably Expènditure IS Classified by activily Tne costs of •acn aclivity are made uo ol the lolai of dir￿1 costs and sharéd costs. inclu¢ing support costs Involved .n undertaking each aclivity Direct costs allritrJlable '.0 a singl8 aclivity aro 8iio¢aied directly to ttyal aci1¥ ly Snar•d co$is w*ich con¢ribule to rnore than one activ t¥ and support costs which are not altribulable lo a single activity are apportion•(J between t4ose activities on a b8SI5 consislenl wth Inè use ol resoui¢es Central staff costs are aiiocaiéd on tha b8$1$ of lime spent, and deoreciation chargas arè all¢￿1¢d on the pornon ol Ihe asset's ¢Jsa Resour¢¢$ trxpended are accounted lor on an accruals basi$ and are accounted fof gross. Grants Granis and don8lions Ire accounted lor *then paid ovar or awarded where the award crealecl a binding obl gallon on the PCC Church actJvlti•$ Th& diocesan parish coniriDution Is accounled for when paid Any par sh contribution unpaid al 31 Decemtser Is provided for In these accounts as an opetabonal (though not a legaii Iiabi.Ity and ,s shown as a creditor in the balance sheet 1.6 Prop•rty, pl•nl •nd equlpment Property. plant and equ pmenl are Initially mea5ure¢J at cost and subsequently mèasurèd al cost or valuation, nel of deprec.ation and any Impairment Ioss8S. Deprèciation Is recogoised so as to wrire off the cost or valuation of assÉts less their residua. values over their useful lives on the following basis Fwehold 'and and bu..Idings Property Improvamèqts Fixtures and fitlings (see iote tr*lowl 10% ofj a straight ine basis 25% on a str8ight line basis The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an a$5el Is delemined as the diffefence between the sale proceed5 and the carrying value ol the asset. and is recognise(J In the statement of financial activrties HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng pollcl•s IContlnu•dl Consecrated and benefice(I propety of any kind is excluded from thè a¢¢ounts by $ 96121 of the Charities Act 1993 Movable church lumishing Wld by the Vicar and Churchwardens on sp8cial trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for d15P05al, are accounted as nalienaoie prooerty unless consecrated They 8ie Iisled In the church's inventory whicp) caTr be Inspected For Inalienable property acqu red pritsr to 1 st Jaquary 2000 ther8 Is Insufficient cost Informa'.ion available and therefore 5uth assels are not valued In the accoufjt5 Individual Items acquired since 1 st JanJary 2000 havè t*en ¢apita115ed .n :he accounts and deoreciat8d ov•r thèir Useful econornic Iife15ee noie 151. 1.7 Non4urrent In¥gStm•nts Fixed assèt Inv¥stfflent5 are Initially measur8d at Iransaction orict èxduding transac;ion costs. and are subsequenl,y rneasured al lair value al each reponing dale C4anges In 18ir value Bre recognised in nel Incom81lexpenditurel lor the yéar Transaciiory costs are expensed as Incurred. l.J Impairrnon¢ ol non.currenl ass8ts Al each reporting end date. the Church reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangibl* a$$¥ls lo determine wheltt6r thor6 Is any Indicaiion tha: those assets have sulfered an Impa rm*n'. ioss 11 any such Indication exists the recoverable am¢unl of Ihe a55el Is estirnaled in order lo de:ermine the •x;8nt of the irnpairrnenl loss lif any). 1.9 Cash and cash oqulv4l•nts Cash and cash equivalents In¢lud& cash In hand. deposits held al call with banks, olhar short-terrn liquid Investments with original malurilies of three month$ or less. and oank overdrafts Bank overdrafts arè shown within boriowings In current Iiabil ties. 1.10 Fln•n¢i•l initrum•nts The Church has •lecied 10 apply the provisions ol Section 11 '8asc Financial Inslwm&nts' ol FRS 102 10 81101 Its financial Insirumenis. Financial Instruments arè recogn,s*d In the Chur¢h's balanco sheèt when th• Church bacomes party lo the contractual provisions of Ihts Instrurn?nl Financial a55els aid liabilities a￿ oflsèt. with the net amounts presented In the finanual statements. whèn ..here Is a legally enlorceaoie rigyl to set oll +he rècognised amounts and there is an Intention to settle on a n•1 b8sis or to realise the asset and settle tne liability 51rnullaneously 8asic finJncial assets Ba5 c finaycial assets, wttich Include trade and olher recèivablès and cash and bank balanc8$, are Initially mèasured al ITaYsaclion pr ￿ Including transaction c05t5 and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the efteclive nlere5t rnethod unless ',he arrangemeni cot)sl tu:es a financing transaciiorn, where the transaction Is m&asdr8d at Ihe present Value of the futufe receipts discounted at a fflarkel rale of Interest. Financ al assets clas51fied as receivable wtnin one year ate not amortised. HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng pollcles Iconllnuedl Basic flnanclal Ilabllltl•s Basic fnancia Iiabilili8s Includ ng trade and other payables and bank loans are Initially recognised at transaction price unless :he arrangernent corb5tilJtes a financing transaction, whe'e the debt nstrument is measured al the present value of the futdre payrn8n￿ d15coufiled at a market fale of Interest. Financial Iiabililies classifie¢ as payable w thin one year aTe not 3rn0ttised. D8bl Instruments are $LJbsequenlly carri•d at amortis•d cost. using Ine effeGlive Interest rale method Trad8 payablès ob 19ations lo pay for g¢Thls or serv1￿5 thai have been acquired In the Didinary course of operations Irom suppi èrs Amounts payab e are class fied as current 'iabililies f payment Is dae within onè year or less 11 nol Ih¢y are prosenled as non-CLJrrenl Iia)Ilitl8s Trade payables are recognisad Initially at transaction piice and subsequently rneasured at amonised cos¢ u51ng Ihe effective Interest method D•rncDgnllion of Ilnanclal Il•bllltl•B Financ131 Iiauiiiiies are aerecogn soa wnen cThJrcn s conirauua. ODiigaiions expire or are iyiscnargea or caric811e(J 1.11 Employ0• b$nofit¥ The Gosl ol any unused holMJay entitlement 1$ recognis8d In p¢riod ln which the employee's Services are received T•rminalion benefits are recognised pmmediately as an expens• wY8n the Churcn is dtrrnonslrably cornrnilted to lermlnale th• empitsyment of an employee or to provide lermination benefits. 1.12 R•tlr•mént b•n•flts Holy Trinity, Easlbourne participates In the Pens on Buildet S¢h*me $e¢'.ion ol CWPF for lay $laff CWPF is administered by the Church ol England Pensions 8oard. whi¢tt hol¢JS Ihe CWPF a5$el8 separately from those of the Employer and other parlicipaling émplo￿￿$ CWPF has fv40 sections. 1 the Defined Benefits Schème 2 the Pension 8ui,'der Scheme wh ch has fv40 subsections. a. a deferred annuity section known as Penson Builder Classic. and. b a cash balance section known as Pension 8Jil¢Jer 2014 P•n8lon Bulldor S¢h?mg Both sectiuns ol the Pension Builder Scheme a￿ dassed as defined benefit sch•m•s. P•nslon Builder Classic provides a Dension. accumulated from contributions paid and convèr.Èd Into a deferred annuity during emp1oymeql based on lerms sei and reviewed by the Chur¢h of England Pen8ion5 Board froln tirne lo tirne Discretionary Increases may also be ad¢Jed. depending ¢n iive$lrntrnl returns and other factors. Pension Builder 2014 Is a casty balance scheme that provides a lump vthich members use to provide benefits al reiirelllent Pension contributions are recorded In an account for each tngmber. Discr8lionary bonuses may be added before retirement. depending on Investmenr returns and other fac.ors The account, plds any bonuse5 declared Is Dayable. unreduced. frorn age 65 There Is no sub-div15ion of assets Ot￿een employers In each sedion of Ihe Pension Builder Scheme. HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng pollcles IContlnu•dl The scherne is considered to be a mditiomployer scheme as described In Sèction 28 of FRS 102. This 15 because Il Is not POS51Dle to atiribu'.e the Pe95 on 8uilder Scheme s assets and Iiabililies to specific eTnployers and tnean5 that contribution5 are 3ccounted lor as If the Scheme were a defined conlribu410fj scherne. The pensions costs cnargèd 10 thè SOFA In the year are the contributions payaNe 12023- £3236. 2022 £40541 A valuation of the Pen510n Bdilder Scheme 15 carrie¢J ou: once every three years The most recent valuation was carried out as 3131 December 2019 For the Pension Builder ClaSSiC sectwin the valuaiion revea￿￿ a defiut of £4 8m on the on90ing assumptions used At the most recent annual review effective 1 January 2024. the Board chosè to grant a d15crelionary bonus of 6 7Vo lo both pensiogs nol yel rn paymen; and pensions ,n paymeni In respect of Service prior ID April 1997. and a bonu5 on pen510ns In Payfnent In respect of post April 2006 serv'ce so that the pension Increase was 5% IwAèfè Uskjally I.. wojld be calculale¢J based on Inflation uo to ?..5%1 This followed Improvements In Ihg lunding posilion over 2023 There Is no requ remenl lor deficit payments at the curren,, time. Fof the Pension 8uilder 2014 5eclion. the 2019 valuation revealed a surolus of £5 Sm on the Ong￿n9 assumptions used Th•r8 Is no requirement l¢r d•fi¢ii payments ai the eurrenl time The next valuation is (Jue as at 31 December 2022 Cal¢ulotions f¢y this Bre currently under way. The leg31 structure of the scheme Is such tha: If anoihèr emF4oyer lail$. Holy Trinity. E8sib¢urn¥ ￿Uld become responsible for oaying a share of the lailed emF4oyer's pènsion Iiabilili•$ Crltlcal •¢¢ounling ostim•t•¥ •nd ludg•menl• In Iho appli¢8lion of the Church 5 accountiig wic.es the Parochial Church Council ale rèquifed lo mak iudgements est,mates and assumpiions about the carrying amo¢Jnt of assets and Iiabililias that aro not readily apparent from Othèr source$ The e51irnales 8n(J associated assumptions are based on historical expefience and other lac',ors thai are considè'ed ',0 be relevant AclJal results may d ffer from these estimates Tme estimates an(J undedying assumptions arÈ reviewed on an ongoing basis Rev ssons :o accounting eslimales are recognised In the period In wh th the estimate Is revised where the revis on affecis only that per od, or In the period ol the revision and lulure penods where the revi510n affect5 both current and future per ods 10- HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Oonatlons and lega¢ig9 Unrestrfct•d Unr•strlct•d R•strlct•d fund5 fund5 funds general d•slgnatod 2023 2023 Total Total 2023 2023 2022 Donations and gifts Legacie5 ￿Ceivable Grants 135,239 5,341 .514 3.098 147.851 5.341 2.000 146,313 179.625 10,736 2,000 140.560 9,514 5.098 155.192 336,674 Donatlons and glfts Active planyed giving Active plannetj giving girt aid r¢cov¢od coll￿tiOnS at all services Building for growth project Building for growth g.ft aid recovered Sun(Jry donations and appeals 1C6,574 23.313 3,085 106,574 23,313 3,085 7,200 1,492 6,187 103,445 24,915 1,981 11,830 906 3,436 7,?.00 1,492 822 2.267 3.098 135,239 9.514 3,098 147,851 148,313 Grants r•c•fjvable Trigily Foundation Trust Li$l8(t pla¢e$ tsl wo'ship 8cherne 2.000 2.000 0,900 83e 2,000 2,000 10,736 11 HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Donatlons and 1•gac1￿ Iconlinu•dl For the yoir ended 31 D￿arnb•r 2022 Unreslricted Unrestrlcted Rostrlct•d lunds lund$ funds g•nernl d•slgnatod 2022 2022 TotJl 2022 2022 Don8tion$ and gift$ Legacies rec81vable Giants 130.818 179.625 386e 12,850 2,647 146,313 179,625 10,736 1.370 5,500 314.307 14.220 .147 336,674 Donatlon• and gifts Active planned giving A¢liv8 pl8nn¥d g.ving gift aid recovereij Col.eclions at all servic8$ Buildirig for grovrth project 8uilding for growth gift aid r￿¢Ve￿OI) Sundry don8lion¥ and appeals 103.445 24.91 S 1.981 103,445 24,915 1.981 11.630 906 3.436 11 830 906 314 475 2.647 130.816 12,850 2,847 146,313 Grnntj recelvablè Trinity Foundation Trust Listed places ol worsnip scneme 3,030 836 1.370 5,500 9,900 836 3.866 1,370 5,500 10,736 Charit•bl• •ctlvl¢les ¢hurth fw• ¢hurth •v•nts T￿nItY Contr• chaM￿rtaI r•n r￿￿ r•nt Church hall l•ttlng To¢•1 2023 Church activities Charitable rental incom¢ Contributions lowards 1.024 1,123 26.724 12.400 208 3,560 3.560 1.024 99 15,960 14.116 208 31.407 12 HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charltable actl¥ltles Icontlnuodl For ¢he year •nd•d 31 December 2022 bur¢h l*•s Chur¢h •v•nts Twlnlty Contro cham￿rIal r•rt ro•d r•nl Church hall I•iyng Tol•l 2022 Church aclivil es Charitabl8 rental income Contr bulions towards 1.568 137 1,705 26.078 12.000 13.574 504 2,497 2,497 1,568 137 14,497 13.574 504 30.280 Incom• from oth•r tradlng actlvStl•s Unrestrlct•d Unr•strlet•d lunds lunds g•n•ral d•slgnaied 2023 2023 Ttyt•l Unrestrlcted Un￿$trIctOd funds funds gener•1 deslgnated 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 F•l•s and lundr¥i¥ing avents 8ooks; 2.309 530 2,309 530 1.358 352 35 1,393 352 Other trad'ng act vili•s 2.839 2.839 1.710 35 Incomé from Inv•$tmgnts UnMstrlet•d Unre¥lrlcted funds lunds 2023 2022 Interest and dividend5 7.250 2.235 Exp•ndlturn on raising funds Unr•$trl¢tod Unr•striGled funds funds 2023 2022 Tradlng costs Bookstall 872 663 13- HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EAST80URNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Expendlture on charltabl• a¢￿vItI•5 Church •ctivi1I•6 Church 2023 2022 Direct costs Stsff cos15 Oeprecialion and Impairmgnl Chur¢M running expenses Diocesan contribution Other clergy costs Building lo, growth project Flegu.ar church maintenance hur¢h hall runnin9 costs Upkeep of services Sundry, b3nk and Gonlingency Training 98,700 36,844 57,143 74,304 5.666 96,022 36.844 33.376 74.304 11.821 6.091 16,773 1,594 6,646 1,288 222 18.318 1,287 2,517 1,41? 10 294,199 284,981 Grani funding of atr.Ivities Ise• not8 9) 9,300 13,927 Shar• of sUPPQrt and govern•nc? costs Is•• not• 101 Governance 2.760 2.320 306,259 301.228 An•lysis by fund Unres',11cle(J fonds- génèral Unrè$iri¢ied funds. (Jesignated ReslricteE1 fund$ 272,755 26,774 6,730 276,941 21,183 3,104 306.259 301,228 14- HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Grants payablo Church •cli¥itles 2023 Church 2022 Grants lo Institutions 8arn8bus Fund Iukraine apoeall Sussex Gospel Partnfjr$hip 2,647 2,000 1,000 400 500 1,000 1,000 500 500 500 500 1.500 2000 1 000 400 500 1.ODO 1.ODO 400 Matthew 25 MIs510n rJfE Evarygelicai Council Release lylernalional Grace Advocacy Church Society CMS AMIE GAFCON Africa Inland MIs8ion 1,000 500 1,500 9,300 12.047 Grants to indiviE1ual8 1,880 10 Support ¢o•t• •llocaled ¢0 acllvltl•s Church •ctivitl•s 2023 Tot•1 2022 Govemance 2,760 2.320 2023 2022 Go¥ern•nce costs comprls•'. Independeni examiner's lees Accountancy 720 2,040 872 1.648 2,760 2.320 15. HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 11 Parochlal Church Coun¢ll Three members of the Parochial Church Counrjl received remuneration for services rendered lo the Church Inot In their capaoly as members of the Parocnial Church Codncill_ The c05t lo the Church includirg Salary and pens'on contnbutions was as follows" Miss A VVeav8r £ 5.503 12022. £5.5671 resigned 27 03 2023 Mrs E Edwards t23.597 aopo nted 27 03 2023 Miss S Davies-Jones £23,176 appointed 27 03 2023 The authollly for these payments Is included In the Church's gov&ming document. No other rngmbers of ¢he Parochial Churcn Counol lor any p¥r$ons ¢onne¢led with thornl received any i•mun•ration or benefrts from:h8 Church during irye year 12 Employ••s The average monthly number of empioye•s during th• y•ar was.. 2023 Number 2022 Numb•r Office man8ger ead ol Music Ministry Opèrations Manager Chilrjren & Youth Team Leader Assislan.. lo Offic• Managor Advocacy Teem Tolai Ernploym•nt 2023 2022 Wagej and salaries Social security costs Other ptrnsion costs 93.811 1,653 3,236 90,414 1,554 4,054 98,71)0 ,D22 There were no emoloyees whose annu8 remuneration wa3 rn0￿ than E60,000 13 Taxation The charity Is exempt from taxation on Its adNitses because all i.s Income Is applied for charitabl• purp¢s96 16- HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14 G•lns antl loss•s on 4nv•$tm8nts UnrostrScted Unroslrlcted fund5 fundg 2023 2022 Gainslllossesl ansing on. Revaluation of Invostment$ 3.035 17.3331 15 Prop•rty. plant Jnd equlpment Fv••hold land PfOP•rty FIAtures •nd •nd buildin0• Imprown•n littingl Totsi Cost At 1 January 2023 415.000 348,430 35,881 799,091 At 31 D¢¢emtyer 2023 415.000 348,430 35,661 799,091 Oepreclatlon and Impalrni•nt Al 1 January ?023 Depre¢iotion charged In tha year 171 367 34 843 33.056 2.001 204,423 36,844 Al 31 Decernber 2023 206.210 35.057 241,267 C•rrylng amount Al 31 December 2023 415.000 142 220 604 SS7.824 At 310ec8mber 2022 415.000 177,C63 2,606 504.869 HOLYTRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 16 Flxed asset In¥estments Llstod investmonts Cost or valuatlon Al 1 January 2023 Additions Valuation changes 48,237 11,163 3.035 At 31 December 2023 82,435 Carrylng amount Al 31 D8cemb¢r 2Q23 82 435 Al 31 De¢ember 2022 48.237 The holding al 31 Dec6mb8r 2023 was 43,132 83 12022 35.183 98 sh8¥esl at a market value of £82,435 12022 £48 2371 17 Tr•d¢ and oth•r r•c•ivabl 2023 2022 Amounts falllng duo wlthln on• y•ar'. Other receivables Prepayments and aecfu&d incom* 5,062 1.888 4,194 1,612 6,748 5.806 18 Current IlJblliti•JJ 202J 2022 Other laxa'.ion and social secunty Trade payabiey Accrual8 and def•rra