Charity registratlon No. 1130458 The Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote 'Learningp Living and Sharing God's Love" ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2023 Incumbent The Rerfd Paul Doick {re$lgned 4oril 2024). The Vicarage, Church Lane, Hanfield, West Sussex, BN5 9NY Independent Examiner. TC Group, The Courtyard. Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, West Su5se4 BN44 3TN Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC, I Chapel Road, Worthing West Su55w BN I I I EX The CBF Church of England Dewsit Fund, BO Cheap5id& London, EC2V 6DZ CONTENTS Page Adminlstrntive Inforn)atlon Structure, Governance and Management Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Data Protection (GDPR) Aim and Purpose5 Objectives and Activities Achievements and Performance 10 Review of the Year Wor5hlp Prayer and Discipleshlp Provlsion of Partoral Care for people in the parlsh 13 Mi55ion and Outreach 14 Flnancial Review 17 Future Plans 19 Independent ExamineP5 Report 20 Statement of Financial Activities 21 Balance Sheet 22 Notes to the Financlal Statements 23-33 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Administrative information The Parlsh of Henfleld wlth Shermanbury and Woodmancote (HSWI has three parish churches.. the church of Saiirt Peter'5, Henfield. the thurch of Saint Giles,, Shern)arbbury, and the church of Saint Peter& Woodmancote. The Parssh is in the Deanery ofHursL the Archdeatonry of Horsham and the Church of England Diocese 0f￿lChester. Correspondence oddres& The Par￿h Office, St Peterfs Church. Church Lane. Henfield, West Sussex, 8N5 9NY. Ery7ail." odmNn@henfieAd.org. Churd) Website.. henfield.org The Parochial Church Council {PCC) is registered wkh the Charbty Commission (re8iStTrtion number 1130458). PCC mèmbers (see beltswl are 211 trustees of the charity. Name Position Until Incumbent The Rev'd Paul Doick Assistant curdte The Rev'd Heather Wllkln 30.07.23 Churchwardens Pat Burdock {H) Nick Cryer (H) Richard Putnam IS) Jan Pool IS) Barry Chaston (W) Vacancy (W) Jan Doick {H) Stève McGrath Heather McFarlane-CryEr {H) Sidonie Stevens (H&W) {aka Sidonie Winter) Parlsh Sofvzuarding Officer 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 Deanery Synod 2026 2026 2026 2026 Elected PCC member5 Rlchard Kend￿1 (H) Katrlna Phipps (H) Pamela Cha5ton (W) PCC Treasurer PCC Secretary 2024 2024 2024 Karen Williamson (HI Angela UndeNood (Wl Helen Bo05ey(H} 2025 2025 2025 Sue Gunn IW) Michael Pool (S) 2026 2026 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Structure, Governance and Management The Porochlal Church Councll Thè PCC is a cerporatÈ body established by the Church of England and operates under the Parochial Church Council (Power5) Mea5ure1956. Membership of the PCC 15 determinèd under the Church Representation Rul¢s12017). The PCC, towher with the rector, steers the life of the church in its mi55ion. witnèss and service in the parish. The PCC Is responsible for the financial affairs of the chur¢h, and the care and maintenance of the churth fabric. The Henfield, Shermanbury and Woo(knancote PCC comprises.. the rector of the parish. the assistant Curate. the churchwardens of the three parish churches. the eletted members to the deanery synod. and up to nine representative5 of the laity. who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCM) and serve for a period of up to three years. Two churchwardens are eletted for each of our ¢hur¢hes. There reniair)s a v2cancy for a second churchwarden at Woodmancote. From August 2023 the parish no longer has an assistsnt Curats. and thls Ss Ilkely to be the 51tuation for the loreseeable future. The PCC met 6 times during the year. The PCC congratulates: RÈv'd H￿ther who, following the completion of her post as cunte with us, has become Vicar of che Parish of West Hoathly and HighbrooK in the Distritt of Mid SusseK The PCC Is ÈxtrÈmely grateful for her work and all that she achieved during her time here. We wish her 2nd her family the very best in th¢lr new Paris￿ (photo pagèl l ) Rev'd Harrlet Iforn)er curnte of HSW parish) who in Septémber 2023 started a new chapter of her life as the Can¢)n Chancellor and Vice Dean of Portsmouth cathed￿1. We send our love and best wishe5 to her and her family. Pat P￿rdOck {Churchwarden. Henr￿Id) who In September 2023 was Invested into the Order of St Richard by the Bishop of Hor5ham, at a service in Chichester cathedra]. in recognition of her remarkable and dedicated Se￿iCe to our parish in various roles over many years. Iphoto over page) Retyd Paul who in October 2023 wa5 installed as an Honorary Canon by the Bishop of Lewes and Interim Dean of Chichester, at a Service in Chiche5tÈr ¢athèdrnl. in recognition of hi5 contrlbution to the wider Ilfe of the Dlorese. (photo over page) The PCC remembers past members: The PCC recogni5es. and is grateful for, the contribution of Claire Denham who died in March 2023 and was a long-term worshipper and PCC member at St Giles Shemianbury. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield wlth Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Dèanery Synod Pari5he5 elect lay representatives to the Deanery Synods every three years. The number of parish repre5entat)ves Is determined by the number on thé electornl roll. HSW parish is entitled to 5 serving repre5ent2tivÈs. 2023 was an election year- 4 repre5entattves Stood and were all duly elected. The deanery synod members provide an important Ilnkwlth ne￿)bOuring parishes and the wider structures of the church, Ènabling the sharing of best practices and knO￿edge, and leading to growth. Members d the deanery synod play an important role in elethng lay and clergy member5 to both Diocesan and Genernl Synods. Deanery Synod members automatically sit on the PCC. Our representatives together with the Incumbent participated in 3 deanery meetings during 2023 and reported the followng. In February Dr Emma Arbuthnoc the Senior Church buildings officer, attended the Synod meetlng to explain the faculty application proce55, the workings ofthe Diocesan Advisory CommSttee and the process for gètting mare basic permissio for maintenance work on church buildings. In May Steve ArgenL the assistant warden for lay mlnlstry in our archdeaconry gave a talk to S￿ed focused on the Diocèsan Lwing Faith Course and encouraged people to consider Authorised Lay Mlnistry as well as Reader Ministry. Finally, at the November Synod meetlng the Rural Dean, Rev'd Rachel Cornish, spoke on becoming an Eco Church and the Parish En￿rOnMent Support Netsyork. There was a good discussion around how churches might work toward5 becoming more environmentally aware and work towards thè Church of England'5 target of being Carbon Neutral by 2030. Management and Commlttees Day.to-day management and operntion of the parish is carried out bythe Incumbent with the Churchwardens. the Parish Adminis¢rator INScki Jones} and. in matters for the PCC. the PCC Secretary. Addition211y. there are several committees in place to deal wlth specific aspects of parish lif& these report to the PCC. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parish of Henfield wlth Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 The followng committee5 met in 2023. These have not changed Since the last year's reporL Standing Commlttee. This is the only committee whlch the PCC is legally obliged to estknli5h. The core membership comprises the Incumbent (Chairman). the a5S15tan¢ Curntè. the Churchwardens. Treasurer and PCC Secretary. This commfcteè has the authority to transact urgent busines5 between PCC meetings, to progre5S matters which do not call for a full PCC di5CU55ion, and to plan the business of the PCC. The Standing Committee met 6 imes during 2023. Worship und Misslon Committeè. This group is led by the incumbent. Its remrc 15 to explore the prioriry areas, stated in our Mission Action Plin, of- Worship, Prayer and Discipleship & Outreach, and to identify and propose spEcifJr artion5 to move u5 for￿ard. The group met twlce during 2023. Postoral Care Group. The focus of thls group Is to oversee the provision of pastoral care both wthin and beyond the church family. Specificalty, the group look5 after home communion, bereavement care and Is actlve in aintaining a link wlth baptism and wedding famlliÈs. The group met three times during 2023. Parish Mogazine. This commlttee meet5 annually to discuss the contenL price and advertlsemènts coniained in the parish m￿￿ne as well as issue5 5urroundlng printing and distribution. The monthly organlzation of the magazine is the responsibiliry of Helen Boosèy thè EdKtir. The Frlends of St Glles. Church, Shem>oftbury. The role of this commltteÈ. chairèd by Richard Putnam is to raise fund5 through events and other actNities. for the fabric of St Giles, Church, Shermanbury. The income r2ised is placed in a restricted fund. ond other orgaftlsatlans connected wlth the porlsh There arè two to notL St Petews Church of England Primury School Trust. This charity 15 Custodian of both the land and buildings of St Peter's Churih of England Primary School (Fabian5 Way, Henfield, West SUSS￿ BN5 9PU). and the proceeds from the sale of che former School buildings and land or) Henfield Common. These ire held in cash and investments. the income of which 15 largely used to make payments to the school govèrnors in the discharge of their dutie5. The Vicar and ChurchwardÈns are ex officio trustees with two other5. The Frfends of St Peter's Church. Henfield. Thi5 15 an Independent organisation. Its purpose 15 to rai5E fund5 for the fabric of St Peter's Church, Henfield. The income ra15ed from varlous events is held in a restrirted fund. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Safeguarding9 Health and Safety and Data Protection (GDPR) Safeguordlng Members of the PCC recognise the duty of ￿re that they have to all we minister to wtthin the Parish arKI wlder ommuniw, the protection of children, youns people. and vulnerable adults is taken very sèriously. Our Safeguarding Officer is Pat Burdock. She manages the parish policy and ensures that safeguarifing is an integral part of ￿1 our work and plans. She also ensures that our policy and practices remain in line with the directives and guidelines of the Diocese of Chi(he￿r and the Church of England natyonally. Our Saf4uarding policy 15 available on the church website. The PCC reviews the policy annually. This was done in luty 2023. During the year we hive: Ensured compliance to our Level lof SQP {SimPle Quality Protects) safeguardlng *actlces and malntalned the 'ovldènce' foldèrs of dacumentL These pnctice5 ensure that our basic day-to-day activities in church are safe and that we operdts as safety a5 possible in our irrternttion Wbth both children and adults. They cover policie5 Put In place by the PCC, how this supports good safeguarding and how compliance is monttored. Ensured all those appointed to roles wlth a sofeguardlng responsibllity have undertaken th• rnlevant training and thut thls Is kept up to d¢tte. All those required to undertake. or renew. their training have either COFnpleted thi5 or have been reminded to d¢ so. All PCC members continuè to bÈ requestèd to complètè the Basic AwarenÈss online tralning module. The importance of carryng out the reguired training ha5 been made clear at both the Standing Committee and PCC meeiings and (o indivlduals. Ensured all Disclosure ond Barring Servlce (D8S) checks for existing Volunteers remaln (IP to date. DBS checks have bèÈn carried out for individuals who take on new roles that require thi5 e.g. Children's Church, Pastoral Care etc. Individuals are now required to complete the CofE Confidential Declaration Forni as part of the process. This forni is mere comprehensive and probing than that prewousty used. Identffjed rfsks to which all might be exposed. These have been reviewed and where applicable systems and procedures have been estsblished to manage the risks. Risk assessments have been carried out andlor updated as necessary. Ensured Sofvguording is integml to our work Safeguarding has continued to be an agenda itèm for all PCC Meetings, and for other meetings as apprepriate i.& Standing Committee and Pastoral Care Group. Heéylth and Safety Health and S3fw is at thè forefront of all our work The PCC accepts its oyerall responsibility for ensuring the Safety of those v¢ho use our three churches. We have a written Health and Safety Policy vthich identifies the general and specific arrangements that are in place to ensure, so far as is reasonabty prarticablq that our actiYitie5 are carried oue safely and do not P05¢ a risk to the health of our employees, volunteers, congregation, Yisrcor5 and others who may use the church. church or buildin85 we are responsible for. These arrdngements are in accordance wlth good prn¢ti¢e and relevant statutory provisions where they appty. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 In addStlon to the Heath and Sakty Policy. we also have a specific policy for the evacuation of a church in an emergency. This covers all three of our parish churches. Both policies are reviewed annually, the 12St such review took place in February 2023. The churchwardens have day to day responsibility for implementing these policie& overall responsibility lie5 Wlth Pat urdock who is our Health and Safety Officer. However, all employees and volunteers have a responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves and others while on church business or premise5. and to comply wtth all safery rules and procedurès. Our buildlngs and grounds are regular￿ checked to ensure they are safe. All concems fdised during the year are assessed and addressed accordingly. Dota Protertion (GDPR) As a parish we continue to refine how we collect, hold, process and use personal dats. The PCC has in place a Data Privacy notlce which explains, arnong other things, the purposes for which pÈrsonal data is held, hew it is used And how long it is kept The policy also covers what constitutes a dats breach and what needs to be done if a breach occurs. This policy is reviewed every two years by the PCC. The PCC rewewed the policy in November 2023. The policy now has a sectlon covering the capture of personal image5 when filming and live 5treamlng of services. The Sunday Order ofservice advises Msltors that their image may ￿ captured- the side aisles are classSfied a5 film free areas in the church. Many member5 of our cOngr￿tIOnS have signed a Data Consent form giving us permission to contatt them in the course of our businèss. This gready farilitate5 communication and means that the weekty e-new51etter can be sent out to a wide number of indiyiduils. If you would like to complete a Data Consent form so that we Can say in touch, please contact the church offic Our Data Privacy policy is available on the thurch web51te. Aim and Purpose¥ The PCC shares with the Rerfd Paul Doick the responsibility for delivering the mission of the church - pastor￿, ewdnge115tic, social and ecumenic￿ in the parish. The PCC also shares the responsibiliry for the maintenance of the church bulldIn￿ (which are all Grade 2* listed) and the surrounding churchyards, c¢gether wth Henfield Church House. There 15 also a small commercial corrugated iron building in Blackstone owned by the PCC which is rented OUL A5 trustees, w¢ (the PCC members) must follow the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and the more specrfic Euidance to thurches on the advancement of religion. It is our dirty to ensure that the work being carried out ￿ for the benefr( of the public. In parricular. we try to enable people to live out their faith a5 part of our parish community through-. . Worshlp. Prttyer ond dlsclpleshlp . Provislon of postgral care for People In the Partsh • Mlsslonory and outreach work The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Objectives and Activities 2023 ￿ds a year to take stock having delivered on many aspects of our Missiorb Actton and completed a large number of major projècts in 2022. The aim wa$ to revlew our work and our priorities. Prnylullyy and by listerbing to God, we htve tried to discern His will for u$ In serving this community and moving forward. Over the yearthe PCC ha5 focused a number of priority areas and tlme has been spent discu55ing 50me of the challenges we fac • Worship - Provldlng the best worshlp possible to God with the re50urce5 we have. A rnnge of Services continue to be held éach week across the parish providing a real choice for parishioners. The workload is signrficant without a ¢tJrate. Rather than adjust the service pattern. Rev'd Paul, with the support of the PCC, has worked to secure the help ol'outslde, clergy as required. It is good to report that The Songs of Praise Sekyice (first Sunday of each month) introduced in September 2022, is well established and continues to attract good attendanc& Thi5 year a Songs of Praise service was held on Easter Sunday at Shemianbury thus enabling both Shermanbury and Woodmancote churche5 to have an Easter service. Hopefully thi5 pattem can be adopted going forward. . Worshlp- Encournglng famllles. The PCC continues to look at ways of encournging y¢)ung families to attend worship. At the moment we only gtt l or 2 families (3 5 children) at the 9.45 Surtday servlce. Disippointingly. the informal 'tWdtirne' family worship. launched in November 2022 for those who may not be able to come to church in the morning, did not attract any families and was held for a few months only. Doing something known. like Me55y churc￿ possibty on a Saturday or after school may get a better response. Timing (in terms of when a service is held) and effective advertising are key factors. This is a real chillenge, but it is important to try out new ways. The Mission 2nd Worship Committee contlnue to pick up on thi5 and explore ideas. On a positive note, the new approach to children's Church at Henfiel whereby the children and team workers rèmaln Sn the church with activities laid out in the Chlldren'5 area. is working well. Parents find it welcoming and family friendly and like the fatt that their children stay with them and be part of the cOngre￿tion and service. Although Sunday numbers are low, we tontinue to reach a significant number of chIld￿n and young lamiliès chrough our work at St Peter's primary school, our 'Lletle Fishes. group and wrch special services like chat held for the cubs and scouts held at Christmas. l O The Parochial Church Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 • Mlsslon- Growlng the church. The PCC continues to explore OFTrorninities and ideas for growing the chur¢h In the communicy a5 well a5 refiecting on our current way5 of working to ensure that these promote rather than restritt grovrth. Rather than be limited by our own idea5 and experience, the PCC is keen ta wjlore and listen to what other churches are doing and to learn. The Worship and Mission Group has been looking at the C of E publication 'How Vilknge Churches Thrive,. The publiotion ha5 been produced after much research and contins practic￿ guidance and ideas. Among other things, the group has been considering how to welcome v155tor5 and Communicate the Story about our church bulldings and how to engage younger people. One idea 15 to set up an Instagram account linked to our wÈb site and Facebook accounts. . Finance - Managing our finances and looking at way$ to Increase Income and reduce expendI￿re. As a Parish we remain financially viable however we are incre35ingly having to draw on our savlngs t9 supplement the General Fund and day today running costs. All maior Expenditure relating to projects, contrdcts etc is discussed by and needs the approval of the PCC. Its role is tts ènsure that funds are available and appropriately allocated. A significant proportion of money spend on building is raised by ' The Friends, and Specif￿ fund-raising events. Vvhere possible grants are applied for. Much of the work undertaken to improve Henfield Church House (see rcem below} has been financed by sucre55ful grant applications. VAT is clalmed back on work that is exemp¢. The Standing Committee spent some ime rèviewing che financial controls that we have in place and ensurfng that these are in line with the guidance gNen by the CofE. Thi5 review Included the handling of cash and the setting of budgéts ind resulted in some improvements. The Warren Playgroup continue to hire Church House durlng the term tlme. In order to protect this income stream and also to reduce the enew usage and c05t to us, a number of improvements have been implemented. See section below on Buildings. The PCC continues to look at ways to encourage people to donate and to provide easy and convenient means of doing so. The Sunday seThice book]ets have been re-introdured and now include inforniation about how to donate. The church web51te and weekly newsletter c¢nunuè to provide this. The donation unfc in 5t Peters Church. Henfield is Pr￿Ing worthwhile. It has generdted an additional income stream, vthich although not huge. exceeds the outlay. The PCC remains very grdteful to the many members of the congregation who regular give to the church. and for the legacie5 and other donation5 that are received throughout the year. The Parish Ma8azine15 a valuable income stream for our three thurche5. Th15 year attention ha5 been given to growing the Income received from advertising and ensuring prompt payment of advertising fees. The hard work of the team Involved has resulted in a £4,OW Increase in advertising income. New ideas for fund raising continue to be explored. Resources are often a limitsng factor in tenms of what can be achieved. Regrettably. without a lead organiser the Church Fete could not go ahead. Instead rc wa5 decided to haye a Grand Draw at Harvest time This was very successful and raised more money than that raised in recent years when combined wlth the fete. The PCC thanks Peter Bates for hls work and time arranging thls and all those who sold and bought tickets. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Bulldlng5 - Plannlng the Quinquennlal work. completlng projects and looklng at ways of becoming more ero friendly. Throughout the year the PCC has reviewed and approved various pieces and packages of work required following the statutory Quinquennial Inspection (QI) of all three churches In 2022. It 15 pleasing to report that all three of our churches, akhough requiring some attention, are in good conditw)n. In addr(1￿ to the work required by the QI a number of projects have been ¢ompleted. The new Outside signage and lighting at St Peter'5 Woodmancote ha5 finally been installed, as has a new Sound amplification systÈm. It j5 now p055ible for recorded mu51c to be played at weddings and funÈr415eryices. A car park height restricrion has also been installed at the entrance to the Woodmancote church car park, after an increasing long-term use by vans not on church business. A number of significarrt improvements have been m2de to Church House over the year In order to extend the life of the building. These include lowering the ceilin& replacing the old storage heaters wlth new efficient models, and double and 5ocondary glaxlng. The aim has been to reduce our energy consumption and carbon footprint. Most of the work has been paid for by grants. The PCC record5 its sincere gratitude to Nigel Higson who has managed all 2SPaCt% of this work. Minlstry of Lay People and volunteers - findlng and encouraging people. The Ministry of Lay People, together with the work of Yolunteer$ 15 Vital to both our mission and ministry in the Parish. A rhallenge 15 finding people to fill the many roles. We are extremÈly gt7teful to all those who volunteer, particulady those who take on key roles. In order to move forward with some of the idea5 that the Mission and Worship Group have considered e.& setting u an infornml pr4yer group- and running an ' Exploring Faith. course, we need people with the appropriats ALM training. The ALM programme is njn by the diocese and is far lay people who wish to share in the public ministry of their church. Finding suitable candidates is important. In September the PCC unanimously approved Stève McGrath's application to ttènd the ALM Part 2 course for Worship and Liturgy. On successful completion of the course Steve will be able to take seryices of thé word Inon-Euchari5tlC 5ervice5). The PCC 15 keen to promote and encourage more church members to consider ALM. Inforniation about the programme can be found on the Diocese of Chichester website .chiche ican.or The PCC endeavors to ensure there is good awarene55 about the opportunities to get invofved through effectNe communication, talking to individuals and general ne￿orkir1g. The church took part in the'Get Involved. event organised by the Henfield Community Partnership to highlight volunteering opportunities. It 15 recogni5ed that some volunteer Posts could be filled by non church goers. Flowcr Irraw￿ bell ringing and being part of the choir are all good examples of this. The PCC continues to ensure we have good working practice5 and policies to guide and protart both employee5 and volunteers e.g. the Lone worker policy. In May the PCC approved a policy for Equal Opportunitie5 (thi5 15 a standard recommended by the Di¢xese). It ensures employees and volunteers will not be discriminated on any of the grounds outlined in the policy. Through all our work we continue to be guided by the Diocesan vision 2nd associated iction5 that invite us to become more converted to jesus Chris¢ and to be more open. more generous and more engaged. We arè committed to supporting this vision which Inf9rn15 much of our work in thls parlsh. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield wlth Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 The PCC remains committed co paying the full Parish Share. Thi5 15 the amount of money that we contribute to the Dio¢85e to support mi55ion and ministry, and specifically to cover clergy stipends and their housing. See our webs5te henfield.org for a fuller expknation of The Parlsh Share. We continue to work closely and Collaboratively with other churche5 Wlthin our deanery, to provide cover for clergy and to share experience5 and resources. Achievements and performance Electornl roll numbers The number on the roll as at l Oth May 2023 (APCM) wa5 223. The total for the previou5 year was 226 IAPCM I I.OS.22). Since ther) there has been 3 additions to the roll. We have sadty lost 3 parishioners. additionally 2 have moved away and I member has lefL Church Attendance Th¢ avek7ge attendance figure are based on the monch of October 2023. The ayerage Sunday attendance at St Peters Henfield wa5 adults 70 and 3 children (61 and 3 respectlvety In 2022). Thls number Increases at m2lor festwals. Eastsr Day attendance was 138 {117 in 2022). At Christmas 221 people {124 in 2022) attended the Service of Niné lessons and Carols on Sunday December 17th, an additional 110 attended a Carol servlce forthe scouts ofwhich halfwere young people. A total of 460 people (457 in 2021) attended 5eryice5 ¢Jn Christma5 eve and Christsn3s day. The average 2ttendance at St Gile5 Shermanbury was 15 (18 in 2022). Easter Day attendance was 19 (18 in 2022). At Christma5 a total of 33 people133 in 2022) attended the Carol SeNice ¢Jn Svrtday l Oth December and 26 parishioner5 attended the Service on Christmas Day {no comparable figure for 2022). The average attendance at St Peters Wogdmancote wa5 18 (12 in 2022). Easter Day attendance vrds 14 (no comparable figure for 20221. At Christmas a total of 52 people177 in 20221 attended the Carol Service on Sunday 17th December and 50 (45 In 2022} attended the servl¢e on Christmas Eve. In total the average for Sunday across all three churches was 103 aduks and 3 children (91 and 3 respectivèly in 2022)- The averagi including weekday worship, was 120 adults (117 in 2022)- These ftgure5 above do not include those that participate online. On average people a week particlpated ￿ the Sunday seryices at Henfleld which are both lfve streamed. As well a5 our regular services we hold a number ef 5erYic¢s relating to life events. During 2023. the following took place across the three churches: 15 Baptisms (26 in 20221. 2 Marriages (12 In 2022)- 16 church fvneral seNice5124 in 2022), with a further 18 held at crematoriums or cemeterie5 (19 in 20221 and12 Internient of A5he5 at either Henfield Cemetery or Henfield and Woodmancote Churchyards The clergy contlnu¢ to receive many messages of thanks for the support that has be￿ provided followlng these 'life event, services. io The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Revlew of the year Worshipi Prayer and Dis¢lpleshlp Prayer and worship ire at the very heart of Church life. Throughout 2023 St Peter'5 Church, Henfield remained open during thé day for rthge, quiet prayer and for the well being of all in the village and visltors. Servicos oftd Sèrylce Pattem The $eryice5 and service pattern has remained the same even though for the last 51x month5 of the year we had no curati Rev'd Paul has engaged the help of 'out5ide' clergy to ensure that no thanges were necessary. The PCC is grateful to Rev'd Dr Janneke Blokland. Chaplain at Hurstpierpoint College, who h35 helped on a number of occasions and a150 to Rev'd Kate Bailey who a55iSted with services at the beginning of the year before taking up her appointment as Rector of Northi74m in East Sussex The regu12r service pattem can bè found in full on the church website. In addition to these sever415pecial 5ervice5 were held to mark the fescNals of the Christian Calendar in particutar. throughout Hoty week and on Good Friday. on Remembrance Sunday and on AJI Souls Day. Throughout Holy week 2023 there vrds at least one daily service. The Good Friday Famlly 'St&tion5 Qf the Cr05S' Service was followed by The Walk of Witness, by members of all three Henfield churches. On Sunday 7th May a service of Hoty Communion was held in celebration of the Coronation of King Charle5111. li The Parochial Church Council of the Eccleslastical Parlsh of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Chlldren s Church Ea¢h Sunday during the 9.45 am Services at SL Peter's, Henfield, children aged 3 years to I l are welcome to loin our ¢hlldren's team in the children'5 area of church for fun activities and crafts that relate to that Sundays bible readings. The PCC is grateful to Jan DoSck and Kareri William50n for their work and commitmenL Musk The choir now regularly siry at Evensong and on the second Sunday of each month as well as ¢ther'spe¢lal' services. Choir RÈhèar5als take place in SL Peter's Church Henfield on Fridays from 6pm until 7.30pm. If you are interested in joining the choir or helping Ixcasionally, please contact the Choir Director Sidonie Winter via the Church Office. It is good to report that an after-school choir club has been set up at St Peter's School. This is being run by Sidonie with the hèlp of two teachers. The ¢hoir sang at the School end oftemi service in December and a few ofthe children joined the adult choir at the Henfield SeThice of Nine lessons and Carols. The PCC acknowledgÉs thé work done by Sidonie e5tabli5hing both choirs. Tim Carpenter, our church organis[ left in AugusL His reSI￿atIOn was a disappointment and he will be missed. The PCC has gven approwdl to stsrt the recruitment proce55 for a replacemen¢ Tneanwhile we have mu5ician5 who are willing to cover. The PCC would like to thankjohn Holmstrom tho voluntarily plays the piano and organ on the first Sunday of each month and Rosemary Mclntosh who regularty sings on the fsrst Sunday. It would also like to thank Molly Hord. a Student of Tim's, who has played the church organ for us at a number of services. Molly gained an organ scholarship to Pembroke college, Cambridge University during 2023. The Church be115 at Henfield are rung m05t Sundays. calling people to worship, and are often requested at Wedding5 2nd occasionalty for funerals. You might also hear the bells on a Wednesday evening when the ringers hold their practice se55ion. The bells are a150 rung for signrficant national events. This year the team had the joy of ringing the bells in celebration of His Majesty's Coronation. The PCC thanks all th¢se who rang throughout the year. Splrttual Growth The Rector and the PCC to encourage atl those who worship at the three parish churches in their discipleship and spiritual growth. 2023 was desI￿atrd by Bishop Martln as the Year ¢f the Old T￿tament and focus throughout the year has been given to this. Reverend Christina ha5 led a'home group,. The group meets fortnightiy on a Monday afternoon for bible study and prnyer followed by tea. New Members are very welcome. Two books from the Old TestamenL Ruth and Daniel have been studied. During Lent tsyo groups Idayume and evenlng) met to follow the Lent course prepared by the Diocese. The course focused on aspects of the Old Testament and their under￿ing connection with the New Testament. 12 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parlsh of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 It Is PCC policy to preparE chlldren to receive Hoty Communion before Confimation. In thè Auwmrn Rebekah McGrath received her first communion. The weekly e-newsletter. as well as being a valuable mèafts of communicating and sharirbg infom)ation, contain5 a numbèr of resources to help us nurture our fwth, including the Rector's 'thought for the week,, a prdyer for the weèk and who we are praying for. The Rertorfs thought for the week is a159 Posted online. Provision of Pasto￿ care for people in the parf$h Providing pastoral support Is kèy w a taring church. The incumbent and the PCC are committed to the proM5ion of sensrcive and compa55ionate care to ensure the wellbeing of all people within the Parish. Home Communion, Core Homes and Self-Help Group Holy Communion services continue to be held on the third Thursday of each month at both Red Oaks and Upper Mead Care Home5. Some reSIder￿ prefer to receive communion in their rooms and those t2king communion to them are dèlighted to do so. It is helpful when a famlly te115 U5 their relative has moved to a care home so that good pastoral care can be provided. Through this work good rèlationships are being built with both staff and residents. Three times a year wè welcome the Henfield Self-help group to the Wednesday morning Communion Service at St Peters, Henfield. On these occa5ion5 the service, which is norn)ally held in the Parham chapel. 15 held in the nave of the church where acce55 is easier. Terry's Cr055 House is a care home in Woodmancote ori&nally for clergy. missionaries, and th￿r dependents. Whilst these applicants remain a priority, the home now a150 cares for any member of the Church of En￿and and will offer a place to anyone who needs it rf a vacancy arises. The truthes include Rev'd Paul and Re¢d Christlna (who is also hairman) and the clergy take a weekly service in the chapel there. Pastoral vldtlng and care There are also lots of reasons why PW>le need care. particularly sickness and 105s, not only of loved ones, but also other losses, su¢h as lobs, income. housing and even purpose. Whiltt the clergy and Pamela Chaston, our Authorised Lay Minister carry ouc mu¢h of the pastoral visiting - it is easier fvr the clergy to call on people unannounced the PCC recogni5e5 that many members of the church congregations are ￿VIng 'day to day, support and care to their friend5, neighbours and in their work as voluntèers wkhin thè Community. Parishioner5 are encourdged (o ask for Holy Corrffiunion at home if they can no longer get to church. Bernavement Support Gn>u The care ofthe bereaveil continues to be an important part of our pastoral ministry. The Bereayement Support Group 15 held twice monthly at the Hav￿. Henfield. The group is frÈè and is opèn to adults within the community and surrounding 2re& The group is facilitsted by a team of church members. The aim 15 to provide a warm safe space where people who are grieving c2n Connect with others and benefit from both emotional and practical supporL If anyone is interested in joining the team and or can help wth publicising the group w've your contact details to the parish administrator. Baptlsm Famllles and Wedding Couples Pastoral Carè also involves caring for vach of our 8apt15m FatY7ilies. Many Baptism reque5t5 are made Yia Ltttle Fi5he5 and contact is maintained with families so that each famity can bè invitèd back to church on the ffirst anniversary. In thè Same vein wedding anniversary cards are sent to couples rnarried in our parish on their first anniversary. 13 The Parochial Church Councll of the Eccleslastlcal Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Mlnlsty of Welcome The ministry of welcome is particularty importanL A friendly welcome may determine whether someone stays and retums to the church. The PCC has the responsibility for approving the welcomers I sidesmen every year. There are 16 official welcomers at Henfield. At Woodmancote and Shermanbury the churchwardens perform this duty. The PCC is grateful for 211 those who provlde such a good wel¢ome on Sundays at our three churches. Mlssionary and Outreach Communw outrèath 15 an essential part of our mission which we carry out both collettively but also individually through our everyday encounters and attions. Members of our three congregation5 are involved in many different organisations, group5, networks and events throughout the parlsh- these include the Parish Council. clubs and teams, and the Wl, to name just a few. As such the hurch 15 deepty embedded into community lrfe, but not as an institution with official representation but through Individua15 INing out their faith and inviting others to ￿1n in. Key aspects of our outreach Include- St Pètets Volunttlry Alded Church of England Prlmary School The sch¢)ol is a key part of our mission and a focus for our work in the community. Member5 of the PCC have a responsibility to support the Khool and ensure it maintain5 its Christian ￿alueS. It is responsible for the nomination and approval of the 7 Foundatiorh Governors who represent the church and who work to ensure the school develops with thi5 Christian ethos in mind. Rev'd Paul is an ex-officio member of the Governing body and is currendy Chair of the Board of Governors. It has proved difficu￿ in recent years to find Foundauons Governors to fill all the posts. In June Nigel Stevens. who had been a School governor for a number of years, sadly died. The PCC grateknlty acknowledge5 his contribution and wealth tsf expèrience. Later in the year the PCC approved the nomination ofjon Shannon as a Foundation Governor. lon ha5 worked as a sthool goyernor before and has valuable experience of HR, policy and stntegy. During the year the governing body of the school voted to join the Hurstpierpoint Education Trurt (HED Yihich Is linked to Hurstpierpoint College Ss one of the Academy Trusts approved by the Dlocese of Chlthéster. After on5ultation, with Staff and the communty, the Departrnent of Education agreed for the transfer to take place. This is due to happen on the I st May 2024. The clergy are in school, on average, once a week and the school continue to attend 5ervice5 in the church at various time5 through¢xJt the year. This year a number ofyear 3 pupils attended the Service on Good Friday to read the refiections and the prayers that they had written for the Stations of the Cross. This was well received, and the chlldren seemed to enjoy the experience. Bishep Ruth visited the school in January 2023 and blessed the outdoor Labyrinth and Godty play area that ha5 been created in memory of Louise Clark Later that morning She also consecraod the extension to the Henfleld cemetery. 14 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield wlth Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Llttle Flshes The 'Little Flshes. group for babies, pre-school children and their parentslcarers ha5 continued to thrive. The numbers attending are good, with a weekly average of 27 children. The group meets on a Friday between 9.30 and I 1.00. The ses$lons. which are free of charge, include storie5, singin& activities and refreshments, which parents and carers enjoy a5 much as the children. The PCC thanks 211 those inyofved in this important aspett of our work During the year a member of Horsham District Council, who wa5 exploring the facilities available for families in the village arbd what they need visited ￿ttle Fi5he5. This resulted in p051tive and complimentary feedback abcmjt the group and how it15 run. Parlsh Mogozlne The monthty Parish Magazinè continues to be distributed widely throughout the parish and is an e55enttal part of our ministry and outreach. It is an expression of the life of ¢)ur three churche$ and a reflection of our beliefs. The cost ofthe mwzine vrds Increased eo 80p per copy. The discounted annual subscription of £8 pald atthe beginning of the year includes 2 free ¢ople5. Approximately 750 copies are delivered by 41 distributor5 who cover local roads in Henfield and Shem)anbury. We continue to be grateful to Peter Bates who cover5 distrfbution to retailer5 in Henfield Hlgh Street and Woodmancote. 12 copies are sent to subscribers by post each month. Copies of thè magazine are displayed in the Churth Porch at St Peters, Henfield and coples taken to the churches in Woodmancote 2nd Shermanbury. Budgens ceased trading in Henfield High Street in February 2023. thus ending our sales from that Store. ￿lnSbUrys took over the premisès and began trading in May. The store has been approa¢hed to sell the magazine but to datè. no agreement ha5 been rwdched. Stokes sold an average of 16 copies per month. thÈ small Dole Post Office sold an average of 8 copie5 per month. The Shell Garage in Henfield began to sell the rnagaine in May 2023. In November, the Garage c105ed for a refit The average sales for those first 6 months was 18 copie5 per month. Sales commenced again as soon as the Gardge re-opened. 500 extra copies of the magazine were printed in December and Clrculated free of charge in the Village to publicise the magazine. The Annual 'Thank You" Tea for Distributors was held in Church House and appreciated by those who attended. The map￿ne Committee continues to be grateful for all the help with the distribution. The PCC remains incredibly grateful to Helen Boosey (editor). Amanda Thibaue (assistant editor). Diana Halsey {distrlbution} Pamela Chaston ladyertising) and to all those invofved in the production 2nd distribution of the magazine. Although the magaine is not online, all three churches now have a Facebook page and we contynue to engage the community via these and our church web site. 15 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Communlry Inltlctlves We continue to supporr and get involved wth local initiatives, includin[. The Henfield Food bank- Our three churches sUPPQrt the Henfleld Food bank which 5s run in partnership with Horsham Matters. We have a donation bin in the church porch at St Peter's. Henfield. The Henfteld Haven - This Is a communty centre provlding actlvlties and specialist services as well as a community cafe. A number of our church congregation 5UPPOrt and regularly volunteer their services. Two church members help with the monthty Community Lunch which is open to everyone. ThÉ BÈrèavèmènt Support Group meets at The Havén and In dolng $0, is able to introduce The Haven to those who may not know of it and the 5erYices offered. Henfield Youth Club - Reyd Christtnl our retired priest, is a trustee of the club. Events and Activltles These are important as they bring LE5 together with the wdÈr community. Some of the events 2re also important a5 fund raisers. The following Even￿ not a defInitlv¢ list, are representative of our attÉvitie5: The traditional EaS￿r Monday 'Open Church and Coffee Morning took place at SL Peter'5 Woodmancote. Dominic Dring 2nd John Holmstrom presented Saints and Sinner5 on the Road, with guests In Aprfl. Thls was an evening of both se¢ular and sacred music together with testimonies and storycellir In May thè television coverage of the King's Coronation Service wa5 shown on the big screen in St Peter'5 church, Henfield so that people could watch it together, particularly those in the communiry who might otherwise have been on their own. Between 30 and 40 people came along and enloyed b¢xh the screening and the refreshments. Henfield church was open far the Gardens and Arts festival In June. It was 2 busy weekend with many people Yi51ting th¢ church to enjoy the cafe. musical events, and photographic display. The refrèshmènts were by donation. hopefully illowing everyone to participate and feel wel¢ome. At the end of July, the Friends of St Giles, Shermanbury held a summer evening concert of Jazx in the Boneyard, with the Mark Traver5 Quintet Due to the r74in the event had to held in the church instead ol outside as planned-, nevertheless, it was a great succe5S. In September. the popular folk duo Ninebarrow returned to St Peter's, Henfield for a third time. The gig was well attended and attrarted many visitors. At the ￿￿nIng of October. the Harvest Supper VRS held. Members from all three churches attended and were pleased to welcome several vrsitors. The Grnnd Draw took place durlng the evening. In November, all three churrhe5 had sta115 at the Charitles Fair held in Henfield Village Hall. The Woothancote stsll followed the theme of ' Christmas,, the Friends of S Peter's. Henfield stall that of'chocolate,, and The Friend5 of St Gile5. Shermanbury held a grand raffle. Members of St Peter's Church, Henfield also did the catering providing bac¢)n btrtue5 and other refreshments. 16 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Also, in November a 'Come and Sing Faure Requiem. vrds held. Thi5 comprised a rèhearsal session for the assembled cholr, followed by both tea and a pérformince for the attending audience. In early December Brass Fusion put on 'Carol by CandIel￿ht, at St Peter'& Woodmancote. Many people brnved the torrential rain to Come to this lovely musical evening. The PCC would like to thank all those who get involved and give of thern5elves to represent the church through these attivtues. Charlty Glvvng As part of our Mission and Outreach work. a proportion of money rollerted, donated and rdised at events is given to both local and ￿ational charities. In 2023 the total amount given wa5 £1,518. Tumlng T￿e$. a tharity that provldes homeless servlces for adults In West Sussex receNed £450. This was half of thé money we receNed in donations over the Garden & Arts weekend. Christian rÈ¢eNÈd £168. The Rordl &rit15h Le&on Poppy Appeal recelved thè Remembrance Day collettion of £300. The Children's Society received £265 colletted at the school Christingle Service and through chlrity collection pots. Family Support Work, a charlty that supports children and familie5 across Sus58x, recÈivèd £335. This was half of the Christmas collertions at St PeteWs Hènfield. All the Harvest thanksgiving goods donated in our churche5 and at St Pèter's school were given to our loc￿ charities FSW and Horsham Matters. Financial Review In many ways, 2023 was a year of consolidation wtth work from the ret￿t Quinquennial Inspettions (QI) lor for other reasons) ether being carried out, or planned. for all three churches. At St Peterfs. Woodmancote handra115 on the steps from the car park and related new signage were in5ts11ed. Other work included the acquisition of 2 basic audio system and a car park height restrictior) barrier and treatsnent for de2th watch beetle and woodworm. Repointing of the east wlndow w￿1 of the Parham Chapel and decoration of a stained-glass window reveal were among5E the tssk5 cornpleted at St Peter's, Henfield. At St Giles Shemianbury quotation5 were sought for various QI items as well as for a 5è¢ond handrnil for the steps to the organ loft. Our expectation is that all this work will be undertaken in 2024. Staging to be used for fvndraising events such as the highly successful "Jazz in the Boneyard" in the summer of 2023, was acquired. Major renoYation5 were carried out at Church House with the main aim being to reducè energy consumption and thereby decrease costs. The roofing felt and most of the existing heaters were replaced. In addition. a suspended £elling and doublolsetondary glazing wère insr211Èd. Most of this work was covered by extsrnal grants and generous donations. Although, sadly. it was not possible to hold a summer fete, a remarkably successfvl Harvest lottery (with £750 worth of prizes donated by local busine55es) was run which rwsed almosc £1.900 to boost our General Fund income. We also benefitted from a generous £ l O,OCI) donation from an anonymou5 Source. In 2023, we received a legacy of £70,000 to be used for the building of a new classroom at St Peterfs School in Henfield as well as for support over several year5 for literacy and creative arts at the school. This money is being held xs 2 rÈstrictÈd lund in our books. All but one of our five energy contracts had to be renewed in 2023. Akhough we were able to take advantage of bulk buying for fixed-term Contract5 offèred by Parish Buyin& neverthèless expenditure on utility b1115 rosè to £10.993 compared with £6,930 in 2022.The value of our Unrestricted Fund inyestments now 5tand5 at £409.500 with the equivalent figure for Endowment Funds being £67.763. a combined total of £477,263. 17 The Parochial Church Councll of the Eccleslastlcal Parish of Henfield wSth Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustees Report As at 31 December 2023 Income During 2023, total receipts from donations and legacie& and other income on general unrestritted funds were £172,785 and are detailed in the Financl*l Statements. Our maln income 1$ regular planned giving from members of the church congregatlons. which amounted to £49.240. This was i reduction of 5% ¢ompared with 2022 and part of a gr4dual but continuing trend. The PCC was again extremely grateful to all who contributed financialty to the parish through planned giving and collections. The Parish Giving Scheme, whereby church members can give to the church regularly by direct debi¢ rontinues to work well. We urge new contributors to conslder uslng thls scheme which enables us ia rÈctive donations and gftaid generally within ten days of the donation being collected from the members. acrount5. Thi5 15 a Very efficient way for both the giver and the church. The PCC will continue to promote its use as part of a wider strntegy to maximise our income. The total amount of Restricted fund irbrome received during 2023 was £78.503 wtth the largest elemen¢ being a legary of £70.000 to be used for the benefit of children at St Peter's Primary School. Henfield. The rest was fundraising. donations and dividènth on investments. Within unrnstricted income receipts of £172.785. the parish benefits 5ub5tantially from other income (known as 'Other trading actNities'l of £36,982. This comprises fees for weddings and funerals1£5,559), sales of the parish magazine and advertisement fees (£19,777) and rent réceived from pro￿rtY and from lètting Church House in Henfield (£11,646)- Expendlture Total payments from unrestricted funds were £220,645 and are also detailed in the Financial Statements. Allowing for gains on investments, the net movement on unrestricted funds resulted in a deficit of £28,824. The largest expenditure for the PCC wa5 the Pari$h Contribucion to the Diocese to cover mljistry Costs. This amounted to £78.795 {1 00% of the figure allocated by the Diocese). This Sum covers the cost to the parish of the housing. Stipend, national insurance and pènslon costs of the clew and includes a contribution towards Diocesan and national church costs. It remain5 PCC policy to strive towards paying l 00% of Diocesan costs for the foreseeable future. Staff, church running expenses, renovations, upkeep of the ehurthydrds In H￿rie[d and Woodmancote and church utility bills are the next largest items of expenditure totaling £82,252. These costs include caring for the fabric of our three grade 2* listed building5. The closing balances on the unr¢strS¢ted. restrScted and endowment fvnds as of 31 December 2023 were £568.023. £105,714 and £67,763 respectively. Total funds stood at £741,500. Reserves Policy ond Investment Pollcy The PCC remewed its reserves policy in 2020 and agreed to maintain an unrestricted cash balance on the Generni Fund that is equivalent to 3 months of unrestrirted expenditure. currently £55.000. Durqng 2023 this Nyas maintained. The PCC has the care of three grade 2* listed churches and under5rands that the upkeep or Improvement of these bulldlngs take5 considerable financial investment that cannot athys be achieved by regular fundraisin& With that in mind, in 2021 it invested £300,000 of the proceeds of the sale of Woodmancote Hall and agreed that this inttial investment will be for between 5 and l O years. In Janulry 2023. che PCC reviewed and mainttined its investment policy which had been prepared with reference to the Charity Commi55i9n's recoln￿ended guldanc%"Charities, and Investmeni Matters.. A guide for trustees.". The PCC belieyes that the best types of investments for its purposes are held by investment compinies whose fund5 cover a wide range of asset classes. Such multi-assèt funds generally include Equities, Bond5, Propery and Cash. The PCC believes that to realise its objectives using in a multi-asset pooled fvnd, for ￿Mple that offered by the CCLA Investment Fund or M&G MU￿1 Asse¢ Fund for charities, in which miny Church of England Parishes inves( would best meet its investment requirements. Such fijnds are usually also low cos¢ simple to administer as they delegate the day-t¢.day Investment decisions to the fund manager. and already operate within an established ethical framework. They generally provide long-terni capltal growth as well as Income. The PCC operates an ethical investment policy thatfollow5 the guidance of the Church of England's Ethical InvestmentAdYi50ry Group (EIAGI. The ethical inYestJnent policies recommÈnded by the EIAG are the basis for a distinctly Christian approach to investmènt and the PCC'S inve5trnent5 are in line with that guidance. 18 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Trustee5 Report As at 31 December 2023 Future Plans for 2024 The news we recetved at the beginniig of Januiry 2024. that Canon Paul ha5 been appointed a5 the new rector of St Paul's, Chichester with St Peter's West Hampnett. will largely deterrnlne our focus for the year. The first few months will be spent preparing for interregnum and when this commences the PCC will follow the process laid out for finding a new Incumbent. Saying Goodbye. Paul and Jan have beer) in Henfield for 9 and a half years and it will be very to see them go. Paufs last service will be on Easter Sunday {3 1st March) and we will plan an appropriate farewell. Thls will be an opportunlty for us to show our sincere grntitude. Prior to Interregnum. During thi5 period the focu5 will be on the work that is necessary to ensure the effectwe and smooth running of the parish during the vacancy This will involve the communication of EK)th ts5k and process related information, the allocition of responsibilities and a handover. The churchwardens. the trèasurer. the PCC. the ParSsh Administrator, those Involved In pa5tor41 care and thlldren, s work etc wll all be inyolved 50 that that our work can continue a$ 5moothty as p055ible. Durlns the l￿terre￿uM. The churchNYdrdens in the 3 churches, together with the Fiural Dean, the Fiev'd Rachèl Cornish, Rector of Albourne, Sayer5 CoTnmon and Twineham. will Share the overall responsibility for the church and its worship activities. The PCC and Standing Committee will continue their work and will meet as normal. They will support the Churchwardens in carrying out the additional re5ponsibilttles and ensure that procedures are followed. The plan will be tc keep things as they are. with no significant changes being made or m2ior projects bèlng undertaken. Maintsnance of the church buildings will continue to be carried out where necessary and the QI work wlll be progressed. Thls Includes Items such as the rust proofing and painting the guttering and other outside metal work at St Peter's Woodmancote, which will be done when the weather perniits, together with other minor repairs identbfied in the QI inspection for St Giles,, Shemilnbury. The Worship and Mi55i0n Committee will not meet during the vacancy. The work that wa5 to be done exploring the C of E publiation 'How Village Churches Thrive, will be put on hold. In terms ofappointing a new priest, various procedures and consultations must (ake place by law. A kèy tssk is to prepare a Parish Profile. This is the document that pr95p￿tIVe applicant will look at when considering the vacant P05L The fundamentsl point of it is to tttrdct a new priesL The PCC has representatives from all three churches, and it will work to make Sure that the profile 15 an accurate refiection of what the parish is, our vision and what we consider important attribute5 for our priest The PCC will look at'good, examples and follow the advice given by the diocese, to ensure that the profile we produce Is honest and attrnctrve. and results in the 'right' appointmenL The PCC will select and appoint of ks members to a¢t as representatfves and to Intervlew selective candlda¢¢& Appointing a new priest can often tske a long time. The PCC will get on with things a5 500fb as possible. Signed on behalf of the PCC by The Revd Paul Doick. Chalrman. 19 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield wlth Shermanbury and Woodmancote Independent examiners report As at 31 December 2023 Independent examiner's report to the Parochlal Church Council of the Ecclesiastl¢al Parish of Henfield wlth Shernianbury and Woodmancote I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responslbllities and basis of report The members of the PCC are responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requlrements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act,). report in respect of my oxaminafion of the accounts carried out under the Church Accourjting Regulations and section 145 of the 2011 Acc In carrying out my examination I have followed all the pplicable Directions giverb by the Charity Commission under Sectlon 145{5)(b) of the Att. Independent examinerfs statement Since the charitable companys gr05$ Income exceeded £250,0(X) your examiner must be a member of a body listed in settion 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountsnts. which is one of the li5tsd bodSes. I have iompleted my examination. I confirni that no material matter5 have come to my attentKin in connettion with the examinatiort giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. {1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by se¢tlon 130 of the Act., or {2) the accounts do not accord with those records,. or {3) the accounts comply wtth the applicable requirements con¢emlng the fomi and ontent of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account5 give a true and fair view. which is not a matter considered 25 part of an Independert examination. I have no concerns 2nd have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which atrention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Toqr Mark Cummlns FCCA FCIE for Y4nd on beh￿f of TC Group The Courtyard Shoreham Road Upper Beeding Stèyning West Su55ex 8N44 3TN 20 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Statement of Financial Activities As at 31 December 2023 Unrestrlcte Re5tTlrte Designated Funds Endowed Total Funds Tort71 Fund Notes Fund Fubxls Funds 2023 202 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacie5 Other trading activities Investments 101.646 77,419 17,024 196.089 139,637 7,059 29.923 36.981 36.883 17,133 1.084 18.217 14.451 Total income I25￿38 78503 46.947 251288 190,971 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charstable actiwties 639 326 965 1,223 306.053 176.762 4,598 313 181,673 Other trading 3Ctivitiès Total expendlture 5,4S7 37,474 42.931 27,070 182,858 4,924 37.787 225.569 334,346 Net gains lor losses) on investments Transfers between funds 19,036 5,831 24.867 146,575J 4,000 14.0001 li Net incomel{expenditurel and net movement In funds 133,9841 73.579 5.160 5.831 50,586 (189.950J Reconciliation of funds: Total fund5 brought forward Total funds carrled forward 491,546 32.135 105.301 61,932 690,914 457.562 105.714 IIOA61 67,763 741,500 690,914 li All activities are continuing. There are ￿ recognised 8ainsllosses other than those shown on the Statement of Flnancial Actlvitles. 21 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2023 Totsl Funds Totol Funds NL7tes 2023 2022 Tangible assets 83A94 83,894 Investm&nts 477.263 452,396 Total fixed assets 561,157 536.290 Oebtors 5.245 17,096 Cash at bank and in hand 195,331 152,668 Total current assets 200.576 169,764 Creditors= Amounts falling due within one year 120.2331 115,1401 io Net current assets 180,343 154,624 Totsl a55ets less current li3bllitie5lnet a95ets 741,500 690.914 The funds otthe charlty: Endowment funds 67.763 61,932 Restricted funds 105,714 32,135 Designated funds 110,461 105.301 Unrestricted funds 457.562 491,546 Total charlty funds 741,$1)0 690,914 8/11 This Annual Financi81 Report, for the year ended 31st December 2023, including the notes followin& was approved by the PCC and signed on tts behalf by The Revd Paul Doick, PCC Chairman ai8v ￿ •loiL¥ Charlty reg15tratlon No: 1130458 The notes on pages 23 to 33 form p8rt of the financial statements. 22 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2023 l Accounting policies a Statutory Infom)ation The Parochlal Church Council of the Ecclesiastical P3rish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote is a Charity reBlStered in England and Wale& The Charit¢s registered number and prlncipal address can be founé in the Charity's Information page. b Accountiog Convention The tinancial statements have been prepared under the Church Accountin8 Regulotlgns 2006. a5 far a5 currentlv applicable, in accordance with 3pplicable Charity Law. Financial Rèporting Standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP IFR51021. effective 1st January 2015. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at faSr valve. The tinancial statements include all tr3nsactions. assets and liabilitiesfor which the PCC is regpon5ible in law. They do not intlvdÉ thè actountsof church 8roups that owetheir affiliation to another body, nor those which are Informal 8atherings of churchmembers. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote meets the definrtion of a public benefit entlty under FRS 102. There are no material uncertainties about the Chariws abilityto continue a5 a 80in8 concern. The functional currency of the charity Is pounds ste¥ling and items are rounded to the nearest pound. c Income and endowments All income and endowments are accounted for without dedurtion for any costs of re¢overabTlity. are reco8nlsed wh&n there is evidence ol entitlement, receipt Is probable. and the amount can be measured reliably. Oonatlons and legades Collections are recognised when received. Plonned givin9 receivable is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is possible. and the amount accor￿ wrch the Gift Ald declaration ur other record of intention tD donate. Giftuid recovered 15 recognised when the income to which it Is attached Is reco8nised. Grtsnts andlegocies are retognised when the formal offer in writing of the funiJin& is received by the PCC. Other tradin8 activttles Trodino octivities are where income is receivable in return for selling goods or provlding servlces. Income from trading is rÈtO8nised either.. 3 - whèn receivéd. tsr b- in the case of concerts.. forthe year in question, irrespECtive of date of receipt. Advance bookings are included in creditor5 until the concert ha5 taken place. Soles of mogozines undstvdynotes are recognlsed when received. Rents from property are reeognisèd in accordance with thè rental a8reements, when receipt is probable. Investments Dwldends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. All other inu)me All other Income Is recognised In accordance wlth the above overall policy. Gains and 10$5es on investments Realised gains are recognlsed when the invè5trnent5 are sold. Unrealised 8ains and losses are accounted for on revaluatlon at 31 December 23 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 d Expenditure Expenditure 15 xcounted for on an accruals basis and accounted for gross of VAT. Gronts Grants and donation5 are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded where the award create5 a binding obligation on the PCC. Chur¢h Artivitles The diocesan parish contribution Is accounted for on an annual basis. reflettingthè allocation set by our Deanery. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for In these accounts a5 an operation31 Ithough not a legall Ilability and is shown as a creditor in the balance shÈÈt. Fixed Assets Tonglbleflxedassets Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the account5 by s.10121 of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and whith require faculty for dispgsal. are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected but are not included in the financial statements. For other property acouired prior to 20(K) there is insufficient cost Information available and therefore the cost of such assets is not Strated in the financial statements. All expenditure on consecrated or benefKed buildings and individual ttem5 Costing Under£1.0￿ arewritten off in the year they were incurred. Depreclotlon No depreciation 15 provided on freehold property as it Is the Pctrs policy to maintain these assets in a contlnual state ol sound repair. The useful econornic life of these assets is so long and residual values 50 high that any depreciation would not be rnaterial. These assets will be sublecito annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made If there has been any permanent diminution in value. Investments Investments lincluding invertment properties) are stated at fair value at the balance sheet dète. f Current Assets Amounts owingto the PCC at31 December In respettof fees, rent5 orother income areshown a debt0￿ less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible. ShDrt-term deposit5 include ¢85h held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds, Qr atthe bank. Current Uabilities Creditors and provisions are rewgni5ed where the Charity has a present obligation iesulting from a PTe5ent event that wlll probably result In the transfer of fund5 to a third party and the amount due tts settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. h Estlmates and jud8ements In the application of the chariWs ac(ountin8 ptslicies. thÈ PCC are requlred to make ludgements. estimates and assurnptions about the carrying amount of 35sets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The e5tirnates and associated a5sumptlons are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estim3te5 and underlying a55UrnPtion5 are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting e5timate5 are recDgnised in the period in which the estimate is revised. The PCC do not considerthat there are anycritical 2Stimates or areas of judgemènt that need to be brou8ht to the attention of the readers of the financial staternents. 24 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Financial Statements {Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 i Fund accountln Funds held by the ¢harity are either= UnrestrlcEed general funds-these are fund5vJhlch areavailable for use atthediscfetlon of thetrustees Infurtherance Qf the géner81 objÈttives of the charity and whi¢h have not bèÈn designated lor othér purposès. Deslgnated funds-these are unrearScted funds set aslde by trustees for a speclflc purpose. Restricted funds- these are funds whSch are to be used In accordance with speclfic restricrions Imposed by donors which h8ve been raisÈd by the charity for particular purposés. The cost of raising and admlnlstering such funds are charg&d against the speclfic fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Endowed funds- these are funds arfslng from Snvestments for a specllic purpose. Unrestricted Restrlcted Desl8nated Fund Endowe Total Fund Totul Funtj Fund Fund Fund 022 202 2 Analy515 of Income and endowments: Planned giving lexcl. tax refunds) Loose cash collections 49,240 49.240 51.849 15.667 15.667 13,734 Fundrai%ing Sundry donations arkd special appèals Gift Ald recoverable 4.954 2,724 236 7.914 10.976 15,271 4,695 8.119 28.085 12,405 13.902 13.902 11,888 Legacie5 Grants 70,DOO 70.000 19,774 2.612 8,669 11.281 19.020 Donatlons and legacles 101.646 77A19 17,024 196089 139,637 Sale5 of the parish magazine Church Hall Letting5 4,673 4,673 6.814 10,146 10.146 8.651 Rent 1,500 1.500 1.5(70 Magazine advertisement fees Fees for weddin85 & funerals Othertrading activities 15,104 15,104 5.559 11,120 5,559 8.798 7,OS9 29,923 36.982 36,883 Bank & CBF deposit interest Dividend5 received 4,495 12,638 4A95 1,209 1,084 13.722 13,242 Investments 17.133 18.217 14,451 Total recelved on an funds 125A38 78.503 46,947 251.288 190,971 25 The Parochial Church Counal of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 Unre5trlcted Restricted Deslgnale Endowed Total Fund Totts Fund Notes Fund Fund Fund Fund5 202 3 Analysis of expenditure on: other ￿ndraISing Inon-tradin81 costs Ralslng funds 639 326 %5 1,223 639 326 965 1,223 Mission glvlng Ministry.. dffoceson partsh contribution benefice offt£e costs Staff 1,518 I￿18 2,163 78.795 78.795 5.915 76,967 6,265 5,915 21.524 2L,524 2.289 20.720 Upkeep of servlces Church runnlng expenses Upkeep of churchyard Parsonage houses Church utility bi115 Renovations 2.056 233 | 10.116 24,9S2 190 25.222 13.914 10,911 6,812 10.911 7,294 6.812 6,389 6,930 10.993 9,194 4,092 4,408 13,602 1 151,096 Supporr costs Rent Repayment Charltable actlvftles 4.092 3,824 375 176.762 4,598 313 181,673 306,OS3 Church hall running c¢Fsts Parish magazine costs Other tradin8 atttvÈtKes 5.457 22,307 27.754 11,613 15,167 15.167 15,457 5.457 37A74 42.931 27,070 Total expended on all funds 182,858 4.924 37,787 225.569 334,346 Support costs include 8ovemance costs of £2.640 which solély relate to fees associated with the independent examination of the church accounts12022.. £2,220). 26 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 Unrestrl¢te Restrlcted Endowe Total Funds Totul Fund Fund Fund 2023 2022 4 Mlsslon and charltsble EfvlnK- The Children's Stpciety Royal Brltish Leglon Poppy A T(Jrning rides Fomilysupport Work Christion Aid 265 265 474 peul 300 470 450 450 335 335 1,219 loo 68 885 633 1.518 2,163 Unrestrlrte Restrlcted Endowed Total Funds TotalFund Funds Fund nds 2023 2022 s stsff costs. stsff numbers and kèy managemènt pèrsonnel a Remuneratlon Wage5 and5alarie5 21.524 21.524 20.720 20.720 21,524 | The avera8e number of staff was 412022-. 41. No person received remuneration in eKces5 of £60,000 In 2023 or 2022. bPa ments to Pccmembers No PCC members. nor persons closely connected with thern, ￿te1Ved any form of remuneration In respect of their work 35 3 member of the PCC. No rnembers of the senior management team were paid though the Charity's payroll 12022.. nonel. Expenses of telephone, travelling etc. amounting to £1.756 were reimbursed to one member of the PCC12022: £2,524 was reimbursed to four members of the PCCI. In addition, one member of the PCC also received a salary of £3,612 12022.. £3,4401 for acting as Choir Director and another received fees of£3,40312022= É3,6741 for acting as Parish Magazine Editor. During the year. the PCC employed three Of£anists. a Choir Direttor and an administrator. Unrestrlcte Restrlcte Endowed Totsl Fund rotol Fund Fund Funds Funds 2013 022 6 Supportlgovernante Accounts production/lndependent exominotio Otherodmi 2,640 2.640 1.452 2,220 1.604 3,824 1,452 4.092 4,092 27 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield wlth Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 Unrestrlrted Endowed Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 7 Flxed A55ets • Investrnents Fair value I january 2023 390.464 61.932 452,396 Net 8ains ancl revaluation 19,036 5.831 I4￿67 Fair v4lue 31 Decembpr 2023 409,500 67.763 477,263 Freehold Total fixed land and buildings b TanBible fixed a55ets Cost orVa￿allon At ljanuary 2023 and at 31 December 2023 83.894 83,894 Net book value At 31 December 2023 and at 31 DecembeT 2023 83.894 83,894 The freehold land and buildings comprise Church House. For accounting PUTP05e5 the historical cost of this property was £83,894. InvesEments Include an Investment property with a value of £60,000, valued by Marcus Grimes FNES MARLA of MaTCUS Grimes Estate Agent5 on 6 October 2020. Remaining investment5 represent cash invested to generate Tetums. Total gains in the Statement ol Financial Activities of £24,86712022'. (losses) £46.5751 comprised of the unrealised gain5 on investfflents of £24,867. 28 The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastlcal Parlsh of Henfleld with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Flnanclal Statements {Contlnued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 Unre#rlcted" Restrlcted Deslgnat Funds Funds Fund Endowe Total Fund 2023:. Tott71Fund5 Funds 2022 8 Analysls of net assets by fund 2023 1 Fixed 85set5 for church use 83,894 83.894 | 477,2631 200,576 83.894 Investment fixed assets 409,5DO 115,5991 67.763 452.396 Current assets 105,714, 110,461 169,764 115,140), 690,914 ., 120,2331 20.2331 741.5001 457,562 105,714 | 110.461 67.763 Analy51s ol net assets byfund 2022 Fixed assets lor church use 83W4 83,894 1 498,971 1 Inve5trnent fixèd 3ssets 390,464 61,932 452,396 '. 169,764 ', 115.140) Current assets 32.328 32,135 105,301 115,1401 119,306) 491,Y6 32.135 105301 61.932 690.914 580,864 1 9 Debtors Income tax recoverable 3.219 3.219 2.026 730 ': 16,366 ;. Prepayments and actrued bn¢ome 2,026 5,245 5.245 , ID Credltors: amounts fallln8 due wlthln one year Aged Payables Deferred income 4,774 4.774 3,031 12,819 | 2,640 | I2￿19 1 9.514 Accruals Other Creditors 375 20.233 20233 151401 29 The Parochlal Church Coundl of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 Balance b1fv￿ l Jan 2023 Incom Transfers. Balanc Expendlture ¢lfwd 31 Dec 2023 other galns and losses li Statement of funds Endowed Fund Dunlo Nellen 98 30 Hibberd Kin Graves Trust Woodmancote 803 403 Warner Woodmancote West Woodmancote 352 69 Restrlcted Funds Church ard The Friends of 5t Peterf5 Church Dunlo 257 12 Nellen Youth and Children Woodmancote Fabrlc Friends of St Giles Powell Woodmancote O Valerie Binstead 86 014 14 an 92 26 700001 105 714. 24 Oesi nated Fund5 Church House Buildin Church House Flower fund Frontal Chest & Porch Doors The Ke Parish Ma azine Tunin 50 19 Z.? 1_-￿15 166 22 PTr Streen & Pro'ector Woodmancote Coffee Woodmancote Fabric 110 461,. Unrestritted Funds al fkjn 23 491 546 125 838, 2SI 288 182 858 225 $69 457 562 741 5001 Total funds 690 914 671 30 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Flnanclal Statements {Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 11 ststement olfunds (contlnuedl Restritted Funds comprise'.- Chuichysrd: Funded by the HlbberdlKlng endowment to help fiftance the upkeep of St Peterfs Church (Henfieldl churchyard. The Friends of St Peterfs Church.. Hold5 funds provided by The Friends of St Peterfs Churth, an independènt or8anization. Its purpose isto raise money for the fabric of St Peter's Church, Henfield. Dunlop.. Receiving income from the endowment of the sarre name. expenditure is at the discretion of the Vlcar of St Peterf5 Churih (Henfieldl. Nellen.. This is funded from the Nellen endowment and provide5 fivh3rhce in connection with altarfrontals. Youth and Children'5 Fund.. SÈt up to provide funding for youth and chSldren's activitles. Woodrnancote Fabric.. Holds funijs donatedlralsed speclfically for the upkeep of the fabric of St Peterfs Church. Woodmancote. Friends of St Glles.. Overseen by a committee of the PCC which raise5 funds for thé fabrlc of 5t Glles Church, Shermanbury. Woodmancote Org3n.- Established to provlde money for the organ at St PÈtÈrfs Church. Woodmancote. Powell.. A leEacy specifically for the upkeep of the church and churchyard of St Peterfs Church. Henfield. Valerie Binstead.. A I￿a£Y from the estate of the late Valerie Binstead to be used lor the benefit of children at 5t Peter's Primary School in Hellfield. Designated Funds comprise-. Church House Buildin8'. Thi5 15 the historical value of Church House. the church hall at St Peter's Church, Wenfield. Church House.. Receives income frorn lettings and meets expenditure in connection with the maintenance and upkÈep of the buildin8. Flower Fund,. Used to fund flower arrangements for St Peterfs Church. Henfield. The Keys.. Funds arise from events, such as concerts, the proceeds of which are often donated to other charities. Parish Magazine.. Holds income from the magazlne and meets rts costs. Screen and Projectoi.. Holds funds desi8nated for the installation of a strÈen and projector at St Peterfs Church, Henlield. Frontal Chest & Porch Doors: A generous don8tlon which the PCC has set aside for the purchase of an altar frontals chest and Installation of new porch doors. both at St Pèterfs Church. Henfield. Woodmancote coffee.. Donations arising frorH refreshments provided at St Peterfs Church, Woodmancote and designated to meet various costs at that church. Woodmancote fabric.. Funds ralsed, and set aside by the PCC. to ¢over costs ass(Kiated with the fabric of St Peterfs Church, Woodmancote. Piano Tuning.. A fvnd designated by the PCC to help finance tunlng of the grnnd piano at St Peterfs thurch. Henfi21d. ai The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 11 Statement of fund5 Icontinuedl Endowed Funds comprise:_ The HibberdlKing bequesL a pemianent eThdowment which requires the Income to be spent on the Henfield churchyard.. The Nellen bequest to be spent on Altar-frontals- The Dunlop bequest to be spent at the Vlcar's discretion,. The Grave5 Tru5L the income from which is to be spent on maintaining the churchyard at Woodmantote church; The Warner fund is endowed with income to be used for upkeep of the churchyard,. The West funds is endowed with income to be used for upkeep of the churchyard,. Transfer5 between funds relate to reallocations as considered necessary by thè PCC. 12 Ststement of Financial ArtÉvitie$ 2022 UnrestrittÈd Restrlct• Deslgnated Endowed Totsl Fund Notes nds Fund Funds 2022 Income and endowments frijm: Donations and legacies Other trading activitie5 Investments 120,918 18,431 288 139.637 10.548 26.335 36.883 13,367 1,084 14A51 Total income 144.833 19,515 Z6.623 190.971 Expenditure on: Raisin8 funds Charitèble activities 8SS 368 1.213 198.428 69.007 38.618 306.053 Other trading activities Toial expenditure 27,070 27.070 199,283 69,375 65,688 334.346 Net gains lor losses) on investments 127,9391 2,045 118,6361 {46.575) Transfers between funds 1451 12,0001 li Net Income/lexpendlturel and net movement In funds 1803441 {49.9051 141,06511 118.636} 1189.9501, ReconclllatSon of funds- Total funds brought forward Total funds carrled forward 571,890 82,040 146,366 80,568 61,932 880.864 494546 32,135 105.301 690,914 32 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with 5hermanbury and Woodmancote Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023 13 Related partlesand transactlons There were no related party iransattlon5 during 2023 or 2022 other than those outlined in note 5 of these accounts. 33