Regislerèd Charity Nuthber 1130426
St Botol h's Church
Barton Sea
rave
Financial Statements
Year Ended 31" December 2024
Table of Contents
1-3Financial Review
4 Independent Examiner's Report
5 Statement of Financial Activities (Income)
6 Statement of Financial Activities (Expenditure)
7 Summary Statement of Funds
8 Balance Sheet
9 Notes to Financial Statements

St Botolph's Church
Financial Review
$t
Year ended 31 December 2024
The attachedAccounts give information required ofthe Parochial Church Council
by law as good stewards of moryies received ondpai
The Financial statements are set out in pages 4-8 of this report.
We have had a Challenging year in many ways, as we started the year with a budgeted
shortfall of £67,964, which was to be funded from contributions from unrestricted and
restricted fillids and the general ￿nd was set a net nil balance.
The actual outturn for 2024 showed a deficit of £13,582, broken down by a sutplus on
restricted fimds of £500 and a deficit on unrestricted funds of £14,082. There was a
deficit on the general fund of £614 which it is proposed to be fijnded by transfers from
the staffing and youth funds as has been done in previous years.
Funding for the Family Support Worker continues and is through one off income and
regular donations. In year income amounted to £22,275 and expenditure on salaries
and expenses of £28,193. The balance on the FSW fijnd at the end of 2024 was
£32,491.
The general fi￿d was budgeted at a nil balance for 2024 but saw a number of
variances during the year. Planned giving was £8k above expectations, bank interest
received was £9k above expeclations but gift day budgeted for at £5k didn't take
place and incorne from activities was £4k below budget. Expenditure saw increases in
heating costs of £7.2k and general expense costs of £1.9k. Overall the gcneral fund
was in deficit by only £614 and this will ftmded by a transfer from the staffing fund
and a Contribution from the youth fund.
Whilst we are showing a deficit for 2024 of £13,582 this was against a forecast deficit
for 2024 of £67.964. This was an in-year variance of £54,382 and was due to extra
incom¢ of £7.8k and a reduction in planned expenditure of £45. Ik. The reduction in
planned expenditure was again due to the profiled spend of some major Church repair
works which was £49.6k below budgeted. The deferral of planned repair and
maintenance costs into next financial year and will be funded from various restricted
and unrestricted funds. There was however an increase in general expenditure which
will have to be carefully monitored in the coming year.
In previous years the staffing youth funds have been used to contribute towards the
cost of the Associate Minister that had been paid through the Parish Share. We have
managed this year to continue to make that contribution, However as fl￿dS are
reducing we will need to take extra Care to ensure the general fi￿d remains in balance
for 2024.
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The deSI￿ated and unrestricted fund5 outturn was a deficit of £14,060 and we also
saw a deficit on the general funds of £989. This was a better result than expected and
in geneTal, this was due to planned building works not taking place in year.
Overall, for 2024 the level of ullrestricted and general fimds stands at £178,351 down
from £193,286 and the restricted funds stand at £130,155 down from £130,269 in
2023.
In reviewing the accounts, other points Come to nots:
Planned giving increased to £142,005 (2023 £134,579) an increase on last
year's actuals of £7,205, FSW planned giving was £22.275 this was down on
last year and saw a reduction in one off donations.
The income from Weddings and Funerals and lettings saw a slight recovery on
last year at £12k.
General expenses were higher this year up 1.9k on 2023 but this was due to
higher expenditure on funds other than the general fund. We also saw the
implementation of debit cards for the church staff.
Major repairs and Maintenance to the Church and Church properties in 2024
was £24,008 (2023 £45,908). There are some repairs that remain outstanding
and will be re programmed into 2025. Spend on g¢neral maintenance was
£3,101. in line with 2023 (£3,176).
Giving to Missions from the general and unrestricted fimds was £21,050.
At the end of 2024:
General Fund before transfers stands at a deficit of £614 for 2024 and the
The Youth and Staffing Fund is now showing a balance of £25,338. (2023..
£27.114)
The year ahead will bring with it continuing financial challenges, the actual general
nd deficit in 2024, will be funded from a transfer from the youth and staffing fund.
In 2024 we can't continue to rely on the General fund being bailed out, theTefore it is
vital ihat the budgct for 2025 is set as a balanced budget against the general fund and
costs allocated to the correct fund. We will have to continue to apply tighter financial
management in the hope that we will be able to bring the Church general fijnd
finances into balance for 2025 and relying less on transferring funds to correct any
deficit at the year end. This will require strong financial stewardship, but at the same
time ensuring that resources gified are used in a way that will bring glory to God.
It is a constant challenge to be wise stewards of the resources we have and to be bold
in the cause of the Gospel. Through the continued development of new hornes in our
Parish we have opportunities as never before to reach out to our surrounding
community.
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We pray that God will provide the resources, human and financial in the years ahead.
"Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy
God which he hath given thee."
Deuteronomy 16:17
May we bring Glory to God in all we do, day by day, week by week.
Dt¥vid Wright (Treasurer)
February 2025
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St Botolph's Church, Barton Seagraye
Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees
This report on the Financial Statements of St Botolph's Church for the year ended 31 December
2024, which are set out on pages 1107, is in respecl of an examination carried out in
accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and section 43 of the Charities act
1993.
Re$pectiv• responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner
As the members of the PCC. you are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements. You consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 43 {2) of
th8 Acl do not apply. It is my responsibility lo issue this report on those financial statements
in accordance with the terms of Ihe Regulalions.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 43 (7llb) of the Act and to be found in Ihe Church
guidance. 2006 edition, issued by the Finance Division of the Archbishop's council. That
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison
of the accounts with those records. 11 also includes considering any unusual items or
disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence
that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the
view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act: and
to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with
the requiremenls of the Act and the Regulations
have not been met: or
12) to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Rachel Samways
Kettering
Northants
Date:
Igl,
Registered Charity No. 1130426
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Registered Charrty No. 1130426
St Botolph's Church
Statement of Financi81 Activities Income
35 at 31st De￿mber 2024
Actuals
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Provisional 8udgel lor 2025
Restricted
Unre$trlctsd
Total
2023
Funds
2024
Incoming Resources
Receipts from donors
Planned Giving (Bankers Orders)
Planned Giving IFWOI
Other Planned Giving (Tax Efficaentl
Planned Giving (Non Gift-Aidl
Collections at Servic*s
Non-Recurringl Non Gift-Aicled Income
Non-Recurringl (iift Aided
Gitt Day
Tax ￿coVerable on Gift Aid
133.442
1,137
21,527
120.478
749
142,005
749
22,10D
112.700 134,800
2.000
2,000
5.918
3.814
575
313
3,904
4.752
750
2.975
3,904
4,752
1,010
3,075
5.200
4.000
1.(N)O
200
5.000
34.800
5,250
4,000
1,050
500
5,000
40,1tK)
100
30D
54.341
3,474
34.765
38,239
5,300
other voluntary ￿CeIpts
Legacies
Warklon Gontfibution
Donations and Appeals
Income- Rectory Walk
-656
47.423
3080
1.000
1.000
3500
1,000
1,000
3,500
40
3,170
6.502
3,210
6,502
Activitie5 in lurtheran¢e of the councils objects
Fees lor weddings & funerals
Goflee Monies
Bookstall sale5
Ch hall lettings PCG objects
4.886
100
7,751
520
62
4.253
7.751
520
62
4,253
7.500
290
1(JO
2500
7,500
290
100
2500
2.501
Income from Investments
Bank & building soc Inte￿$t
Rent Church House Flats
Rectory Cotta9e
9,039
10864
14 400
13.717
10.431
13,717
10,431
14,400
5.000
11 407
Juoo
5,000
11,4D7
17,400
14,400
14.400
other receipts
Other Funds Generated
Pan5h Weekend
Holiday Club- Income
Events and Activities Income
Family Support Vvorker
900+
Mis¢ Incorne
14.420
30
8.310
8,310
9.000
750
9,000
750
25
4.341
25
4,341
260
3.477
2,655
3.000
3.ODO
260
3.364
4,932
8.296
3500
Y300
12.800
Total Income
357,438
43,425
232.387
275,812
45.700
222.247 267.947
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Registered Charity No 1130426
St Botolph's Church
Statement of Financial Activities Expenditure
as at 31st December 2024
Actuals
Rp$tri¢ted Unrestricted
Total
Provisional Buduet fvr2025
Restricted Unre$¢ri¢iod
Total
2023
Fund8
Funds
2024
1710
Fund raisers- exppn5es
IS$IOn8
20.990
1.999
21.050
23.049
Activities relating totho wow* ol th& Church
2050
2100
220D
2230
Honorana and eursary
Staft Exppn5ÈS
Youth and Childr•n's wof
Outreach ExpeDses
Womerts Ev¥ngelism
Upkeep ol service5
A￿10. PDwerpoini & Music
Church House Rynning Costs
Fees IOT Wedding5 & Funerals
8oDkstall pvrchases
Parish weekend expen(filure
926
6.021
2.424
788
925
6,021
30.487
788
900
7.000
3.500
800
goo
7,000
31,950
800
6.781
30.390
591
241
479
670
11.284
2.941
137
28.063
28.450
2310
2321
2330
2380
25(W)
2520
50
2.002
14.366
3.907
243
50
2,002
14.388
3.907
243
500
1.200
14.598
3.500
150
500
32.648
500
,200
14.598
3.500
150
500
61.096
28.063
30.T49
58,812
28.450
Church management and adtninistration
2000
2320
2338
2355
2700
otfice Salaries
Church Running Costs
Oflice Admin Costs
c￿nCE1 T8x Flai 1
Property Repairs
17.62B
14,158
12.918
17.628
14.637
13,424
17,B43
7,900
13.084
17,B43
7,900
13.464
10,142
14,823
479
506
400
11,879
12.863
12,129
56.833
24.008
69.697
S3,700
21.f•)D
59e2T
74.700
85 D6.3
P￿5￿ share
1j7836
137.836
137,836
1i.284
Total Paytnents
299 f?69
42,925
246.468
289.39
96,884
239 027
JJ5911
sWplu￿10efi￿￿tI for year
499
14,081
-15,582
51,164
16.780
S7.964
Total Funds Brought Forn¢r
130,269
193.286
323.555
".3C.76$
309 9-, 3
Total Funds Camed Fw8rd
r 323.554 £ 130.768 £ 179.205 £ 309,974 £
79.584 F
16242$
242 009
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ChartyNo. 1130426
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a131st D8c8mb8r2024
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Pro￿910n￿l gudw ftsr2025
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1800
1803
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3.000
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1￿00
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
1.500
1.600
1.999
6.050
3.0
1.5
1.5
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1,$
1.5(Kl
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2.Q50
1610
1620
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sbns-other
1.999
2.050
6.000
20.990
6.0
21.0
6.0
21.0
1.999
2.050
23,050
2100
2120
2140
2150
217D
Reclorf$Expen5e$
Cvraw's Expenses
AssoGRte hIini%terExp8n￿6
ChI￿Jr￿nyWQ￿8rEXpBfft8eS
VIS￿rt9 Spèake
5.175
4.078
4.07
4,000
1.606
1h71
2.5(N)
71
500
6.021
2230
Outreach Exppn¥g8
468
2250
2S10
HolLday ClJbexwDse•
A¢￿￿85¢XPefyItt￿
83
800
800
hU￿h
e Runn
Churth Hge- Heèt&Lp3ht
Chutch H5e-Water
Chutch Hsp- Inwran¢
Chutth Cbanets Wagg5
2330
2331
2332
233
2337
2340
3.896
8.455
5.85Q
1.968
2.167
2.090
2.342
925
1.488
2,090
42
925
1,486
2.7th)
2.64U
1.1(Kl
2.648
Church H5fr- mahit
1.466
14.388
14.388
14.598
14.598
Offic• SalarfB
20UO
Churth SaLIryi11
chU￿h Offre-AdmlnlsblDr
Ch￿￿h se¢retary- P8nSiDll
Chur¢h sa￿ryI2)
15.399
16.659
16.65
969
ZQQ2
1520
162
16.323
16.696
17.628
17.628
Church Costs
2300
YJ20
?400
2311
Ch￿￿h- Insur¢n¢
Ch￿￿h-
￿￿￿h- Hgat&LwJhl
Upkggp of¢hj￿hS￿r
2,666
2.419
2.419
2.0
479
1.5
4.2
2W
S,766
1Q.fjQ2
10,É02
42
2W
479
14.156
14.637
7.900
7.9W
2336
2370
Churth Hsè- Te￿phOrt
Postagè stationery
Pholocop*r& CDtntMrtÈr
ngfjl Exp8n￿￿
640
20
2,096
640
750
4,676
9,423
2.0
10,66B
5th)
7.654
4,SCN)
6.054
2375
400
14.823
506
13.424
4no
13.484
Yauth and Chlldrwn* Work
FAMI￿SUp￿rtffi)￿èr-$￿3ry
Fami￿SUppOrt￿)￿èr-￿tsg￿n
LINK ExpBnses
tsRID ExpBnses
CHILD CHURCH Exynse8
2020
25.864
978
3.422
26,375
1,688
26.375
1.6e8
2.185
so
189
27,450
27,450
1,0
I,SCW)
1,SCw)
SCI)
2200
2,188
$0
189
1.$00
500
2220
30.390
28.CO3
2.424
30,487
28.450
3.500
31.950
27
Churth- major(epairs
ChU￿h- mèjtsr(Èpairs- ReyeTheg
ChU￿h HSe- mAiDr￿phKS
¢hurch Hs@- maprr4pair& Rgs8N9¥
Re¢toryGDltagg- maJDrrgpglr
Grou￿$
Rectoryrnalntenanc
28.444
1.391
9.662
52.700
5.500
58.21Y)
28
13.264
10,488
2,467
12J58
15.800
15,500
2810
2330
i.￿0
439C8 t
11.879 £
12.129
24.W8
S3.700
P*3•eial

St Botolph's Church
Funds Movement Summary
Brought
Forward
Income
Expenditure
Carried
Forward
Restricted Funds
Apprents'ce
Pensions
Bell
Choirfees
St Bots Tols
Organ
Fafflily Support Worker
Childrens R8sources
Property Chapel
Potters
Share
Appren￿ce Fund
Pension Fund
Bells and Belty Fund
Choir Fees Fund
St Bots Tots Fund
Organ Fund
FSW Fund
Childrens Fun
Chapel Fund
Potters Pla¢e Fund
Sh8replan Fund
Sound System
Rectory Cottage Fund
Property Irestrictedl fund
Staffing Fund
Fellowship Fund
4,000
-132
81
110
2,167
126
38,409
5,000
9,687
785
2,519
-1,636
18,513
43,439
7,200
4.000
-132
241
320
110
3,076
126
32,491
5,0(K)
8,595
785
3,525
-1,636
18,513
41,913
14,400
964
22.275
28,193
1.092
3,005
1,999
css
Rectory
PropTes
Staff
Welfare
9,740
7,200
11.266
130.269
43,425
42,925
130,769
Desi
nated and Unrestricted Fund
2149,4 L?
JS,554
664
Gèneral
General fund
Soup and Sandwch Lunch Pilgrirns Fund
Prophold
Property Holding Fund
East Legacy
Property Holding Fund
Heating
Heatlng Fund
Womens Ministry
Womens Ministry Fund
Coffeeshop
Coffee Shop Fund
RectWDes
Rectory Walk Designatsd Fund
Sarajevo
Sarajevo Fund
Wolf
Michael Wolf Legacy Fund
Youth
Yoijth and Children's Projects
40,953
1,445
73,134
30,545
71.126
222
660
214,341
1,123
42,1fj7
1,903
73,134
30,545
61,714
250
1,280
383
9,662
814
422
621
25,287
1,059
10,845
19,914
6,502
1,867
29,922
1,059
10,845
10,939
8,509
17,484
193,286
232,387
246,468
179,205
Total Funds
323,555
275.812
289,394
309,973
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St Botolph's Church
Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024
Year
31-12-24
Year
31-12.23
Flxed
Church House l Rectory CoMa92
Buildlngs deprerAation
Fi¥lures and FSlllngs
Fthiurts and Fitiinos Depreciation
Equipment
Equipment Depreciation
135.000
62 760
50.088
20 036
2,010
135,000
62,760
50,088
2.010
670
£ 102.962
£ 113.650
Bank Current Acc.
Bank DBpositAIx.
B8nk CAF Cash kn.
Intemal Orgs Bsnk Acc
Central Board ol Finance
Cash in hand
Accounts ReC￿Vable
206.541
91,059
6,451
2.310
100.000
33,673
140,535
2,320
100,000
2.231
£ 408.272
£ 278,759
ab
Agency Collectiws
Accounts Payab
18,390
182.871
17.607
51.247
£ 201,261
£ 68.854
N8t Assets
£ 309,973
£ 323.555
Hald In Fu
s Fdlows:
Restrl¢t8d F n
Apprentice Fund
pension Fund
Bells and 8Èlfry Fund
Choir Fees Fund
St gots Tots
FSW Fund
ChSldrens Fund
Chapel Fund
Organ Fund
PottÈrs Place Fund
Shareplan Fund
Sound System
Property Ire5triEtedl fund
Rettory Cottage Fund
sraFNng Fynd
Fello>w5hip Fund
4,000
132
4.(KJQ
132
81
3.076
32,491
5,000
8.595
126
785
3.525
1.636
49.113
11.313
14.400
2,167
38,409
5,000
9,687
126
785
2,519
1,638
43,439
18,513
7,20D
£ 130.769
£ 130.269
De51
nated and Unrestr6cted Funds
General fund
Soup and Sandwich Lunch
Property Holdin8 Fund
East Legacy
Heating Fund
Womens Ministry Fund
Coffee Shop Fund
Rectory Walk Oesignated Fund
Sarajevo Fund
MichaÈl Wolf Legacy Fund
Youth and ChIld￿n'S Projects
-42 167
1.903
103.680
-40 953
1,445
73,134
30,545
71,126
222
61.714
688
621
29.922
1.059
10,845
10.939
25.287
1,059
10.845
19.914
£ 179.205
£ 193.286
Total Funds
£ 309.973
£ 323,555
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St Botolph's Church
Notes to the Financlal Statements
Year ended 31" December 2024
l. Accounting Policies
a) The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the
Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable
accounting standards and the Charities SORP (FRS102). The accounts have
been wepared under the historical cost convention, using the accrnals basis.
b) Unrestricted Funds Tepresent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to
any restriction regarding their use and are available for application to the
general purposes of the PCC.
c) Restricted Funds represent funds of the PCC which can only be used for
specific purposes.
d) Income Tax recoverable under Gift Aid is not reco￿lSed until
received.
e) The Freehold Property in use by the Church ts based on a historical
valuation less depreciation.
2. Fixed Assets comprise 2 Freehold properties..
Church House
Re¢tory Cottage.
The Book value of these properties does not reflect cu￿ent market value.
The Property Holding Fund finances both Properties.
During the y¢ar assets were purchased and they are being depreciated using the
Straight Line Basis- an asset is depreciated at a percentage of the original value.
The asset will be depreciated by the same amount each year.
Fixtures and Equipment depreciated at 200/0 - £10,018 for 2024
Equipment depreciated at 33 % - £670 for 2024
3. Employees
(a) The average number of employees in the year was 3 (2023.. 3)
(b) The total remuneration of employees amounted to £48,574 (2023.. £45.643).
4. Jndependent Examiner
The Independent Examiner, Mrs Rachel Samways received a fee of £1 00 for her
services.
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St Botolph's Church
5. Parish Share
2024
2023
Full amount Pydid:
£137,836
£137,836
Of the amount allocated for the Parish Share in 2024 £85,887 was allocated to the
Ephesian Fund and £51,949 to the Standfast Trnst. A fi￿h¢r £42,302, ringfenced
from 2023, was also allocated to the Standfast Tn￿t.
6. Honoraria: The Treasurer, Mr David Wright received £500. (2023 £500)
The Musical Director, Mt Graham Tilney received £300 {2023: £300)
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