Charity règistration number 1130458 THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 'Learnlng J Llvlng and Sharlng God's Love" '414 R@iii•mbroiico Sunday. Pholo &)Holon 8oos@y THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancole IHSWI has three parish churches-. the church of Saiiil Peler's, Henfield. the Ll)urch of Saint Giles,. Shermanbury, and the cliurch of Siiinl Peter's, Woodmancole. -rhe Parisli is in the Deanery of Hurst, the Archdeaconry of Horsham and Ihe Churrh of England Diocese of Chiche51er. Correspondence address.. The Parish Clffice. Sl Peter's Church, Church Lane, Henfield, We51 Sussex, BN5 9NY. Email.. adrnin@henfield.org. Church Website.. henfield.org The Parochial Church Council {PCCI is registered with the Charity CorrimSssion (registration number 11304581. PCC members {sce bel()wl are the trustees of tho charity. Trustees and their responsibilitiés Name Posltion Unti I Incumbenl The Rev'd Canon Paul Doick 23 April 2024 The Rev'd Joseph Padfield Reclor Irom 25 November 2024 Churchw¢?rden8 (eleLled for 1 year lerir al APCM) Jan Poole Pal Burdock Chui'¢hward6n Shermanbury 22 Aprll 2024 Churchwarden Henfield & Pgrish 2025 safgguai.ding office Churchwarden Hgnfield Churchw8rdtsn Sl?erinaiibury Churchward&n Shermanbury Churchwarden Woodmancole Nick Cryer Richard PLtlnam Mike Pool Darry Chaston Vacancy 20?.5 2025 2025 2025 Dean8ry Synod (elècted for 3 year lerin al APCM) Jan Dolck Rlchai'd Pulnain Slevo McGralh Healhe.r M¢F8rlane-Cryer Nick Cryer Sidonle Stevens {aka Sidonie Winter) 23 April 2024 2026 2026 2026 2026 2Q26 PCC members {elecled for 3 year 1p.mi at APCMI Karen Willi8mson Angela Undetwood Helen Boosey Sue Gunn Vacancy Vacancy Richard Kend811 K81rina Phipps Pamela Chaston 2025 2025 2025 2026 PCC Treasurer PCC Secre18ry 2027 2027 2027 Charity nuniber 1130458 Independent examinor Carponter Box Amelia House CresceTrl Road Worihing Wesl Sussex BN11 1RL THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Bankers Barclays Bank PLC 1 Chapel Road Worthing Wesl Sussex BN11 1EX The CBF Church of England Deposit Fund 80 Cheapside London EC2V 6DZ THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE CONTENTS Page Trusteps, report Independent examiner's raport 20 Slalanient of financial activities Balance sheet 23 Notes lo the fiiianclal 8lalemenls 24-41 THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Structure, Governance and Management The Parochial Church Council The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the execulive committee of a Church of England parish.11 consists of clergy and churchwardens of the parish. togelher with represenlalives of the 18lty. The PCC has its origins in the Vestry Committee which looked after church business (both religious and secular) up until 1921. The PCC is legally responsible for the financial affairs of the cl)urch parish amd th8 main18nance of ils assets, .siJch as churches and church halls. 11 also assists the clergy In the managemenl of church affairs in the parish, and promoting the mission of the church. 11 operates accordSng to the Church Represenlallon Rules (20201. 11 is a charitable body and as SLfrch must comply wilh Ihe Charlty Commlssion's regulations. The H&nfi$ld, Sh8rmanbury and Woodmancole PCC is led by the rector of th6 parish (also referred to as the incumbenl), and comprises the churchwardens of oui. three parlsh ¢hur¢hes, our elected represenlalives on the Deanery Synod and up lo nine r8presénlalivés of the laity Members are eleeled to our PCC al our Anniial Parochial Church Meellng {APCMI normally held in May. Every year six ¢hurchwardens12 per church) are elected or re-elected {as is often the casel together with a number of PCC lay represenlalives lo replace those whose three yecir term has fiiiished. Lay represenlalive lo the Deanery Synod are normally eleclod ev&ry three yoars. We currently have 5 deanery represenlallves as delerminod by the iiumber on our eleclor81 roll. During 8 Period of Vacancy The period between incumbents Is known as a period of vac*c1ncy or an interregnum. We were in vacancy between April 24th - Novemb8r 25th. During this lirne muLh of the legal responsibility which would normally lie with the incumbent was passed lo the churchwardens and the rural dean. Our njral dean is Rev'd Rachel Cornish (Priesl in Charge al Alboume, Sayers Common and Twineham Parish). The PCC continued lo operate during the vacancy period and was ably led by Pal Burdock in her ro18 as a churchwdrden of St Peters Henfield, and acting ¢hair. The focus was on day to day buslnes% and Ihe work necessary lo flnd and select a new Incumbent. The PCC would likft lo Ihank all those who picked up nèw or additional responsiblllties durlng the vacancy period whose help enabled the Church lo run smoothly. The PCC Is p8rticularly grateful lo Pal Burdock for the significant exlrt4 work 8nd responsibility Ihdl she look on, and also lo Nicki Jones our Parish Admiriislralor. The PCC thanks Rev'd Christina Bennell (PIOI who, ds well as taking more services during the vacancy, also atlpnded Ihe PCC meetings in an advisory role (non volingl for clergy mallers. The PCC remembers.. J81) Pool who died in Apiil 2024. Fnr Ihe pasl few years .Jan had been one of our Iwo seiving churchwardens for Sl Giles. Shermanbiiiy. She was a wise and coiisci8nlious chui'chwairjpn who worked hard in her role. She participaled In many parish aclivilies most nolably our Li1118 Fishes group. The PCC is sincorely greleful for hei. corilribution. She Is gr6ally inis'sed by o118nd we .8end oui. heartfell thanks, love and support lo herfamily. Tlie PCC congratulates." Revcl Canon Paul Doick who in April 2024 was inslalled as Reclor of Sl P8uls Chichesler and Sl Pelors Weslhamp17ell. Paul and his wife Jan left wilh our sincer6 thanks, love and lasling friendship. W6 wish thein every happii?ess in Ihcir new Parish. Rich8rd Piitnam (churchKiarden, Sjiermanbijry) who in Oclober 2024 was invesled into Iho Order of Sl Richard by Ihe Bishop of Lewes. (It a seNice in ChiGhesler Galhedral. Tliis was in recognitlOKI of his loTrg and dcdicated sgfvic49, and in particular his successful fund raising inilialivgs for Ihe repair of Iho roof and the huildin.q of an outside church loilel al Sl Giles, Cllurch, Shermanbury. Rev d Jo8 Padfield, who on November 25th was installed as ReGlor of our i)arish. We warmly welcome Falher Joe, his wif8 Imogen and f17eir family.. and w8 look lo￿ard to worshipping and working together as w6 S$IV8 Ihis parish and Ihe communify. THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 li)siqllailoii of Rev'd Joe. Plioio (,:, Xejiiieili MLliiiosli The Deanery Synod Our parish belongs lo lh8 rural deanery of Hurst which encompasses over 2Q churches in neighbouring parishes. Tho deanery synod provides an important link with our neighbours, and with our diocese as 8 whole. 11 provides a forum for sharing knowledge, best praclices and resources. Members of the deanery synod also play a role in electing lay and clergy members lo both the diocesan and general synods. The deanery synod met three times in 2024. Th6 meetings move around tho deanary, so one of the advantages of altending is being 8ble to visit various churches. On arrival at the church or hall refreshments are offered before the meeling begins wilh a short lime of worship, oflen Evening Pray8r. There is usually a certain amount of busSness lo gel through, either befor8 or after the speak8r, who might come from any walk of life. At the February meeting, held at Sayers Common, there was a very intarestlng talk about Op6n the 8001( {OtB). This is a storytelling project where Bible slories ar8 shared wlih primary school children in 8 way Ihal is fun, interactive and memorable. OIB provides Irainlng to equip and enable volunteers from churches lo deliver school assemblies. The programme is open to anyone. The May meeting took place here al Sl. Peter's Henfield., the speaker was Colin McFarlin, a Volunteer Senior Waste Prevention Advi50ry for WSCC. He gave a v8ry comprehensive and humorous view of what can and is being recycled in the county, using both power point and physical props (i.e. rubbish!). THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 In November the m&oliiig was al Sl Francis, Church, Hassocks,. there was a presentation on Carbon Lilera(;y by the Diocesaii Environment Officer, the Re¢d Buff Stone. 'I'his was partly a power point and partly discussion and was both inte.resting and challengirig. In future there will be only two Deanery Synod meetings each year. in 2025 these will be in June and November. other Commitlees There are several cominiltees in placo lo deal wilh specific aspects of parish life, these report to the PCC. The following committees mel in 2024: Standing Committee. This is th8 only committee whlch the PCC is legally obligod to establish. The core memb8rship comprises the Incumbent {Chairman), the churchwardens, treasurer and PCC secretary. Tlii.% cominillee has the authority lo Iransacl ijrgent businoss between PCC me61ings, lo progress mallers which do not call for lull PCC discussion. and lo plan the business of thè PCC. Parish Magazlne. Thls commillee meet8 lo discuss Ihe conlenl, prlce and advértisemen18 contained in the parish magazine as wpll as Issues surrounding prlnling and dislribulion. The monthly organisation of the mcigaziné is the responsibility of Helen Boosey, the editor. Tho Frlends of St Glles, Church, Sherm8nbury. The role of this committee, cl)aired by Richard Putnam. Is lo raise funds through events and other aolivities, for the fabric of St Gilos, Church, Shermanbury, The, Income raised is held In 8 roslricled fund. The Comniitleos for 'Worship and Mission, and 'Pastoral Care,, that wer8 led by and relied on the incumbent, were disbanded al the start of the yecir prinr l() the Vacancy. Ti'usts and other organlsatloris con8cted wltlj the parish There are two lo note.. St Peter's Church of England Prlmary School Trust. This charity Is custodian of both the land and buildings of Sl Peter's Cliurc'li of Englaiid Priii)ary School (Fabians Way, Henlield, Wesl Sussex, BN5 9PUI, and Ihfy proceeds from the s81e of11)e foi'mer scl)ool buildings and land on Henfield Ciommon. These are held in cash and inveslmenls, the income from which was largely used in 2024 to cover the schools 10 /0 contribution lo building projects. The rector and churchwai'dens are ax officio Irusle8S. The Friends of St Peter's Church, Henfield. This is an independent organisalion. ils purpose is lo raise funds for the fabric of Sl Peler's Church, Henfield. The incomo ralsed frorn Vdriuus events is held in a restri(:led fund. Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Data Protection (GDPR) Safeguai'din9 We have a duty of eare lo all we minister lo within the parish and widcr Gommunity., and we take the protection of childrei), yOLing people, dnd vulnerable adults vory serioLisIy. Our Safeguar of all three churches in 2021. Mast of Ihe required work, except for a small paLkage al Sheimanbury, is now complete. Some routine maintenance work has also bocn approved and carried out this year. In preparation for our new rector sori)e repair and decoralion work was required to the vicarage. Certain aspects of Ihc building are the responsibilily of Ihe diocese (slruclural iepairs. new boiler elLI and some like the deGor81ing lall lo the PCC. Having agr8ed 113e list of tasks, Ilie PCC aulharised (in September) d spend of £10,000 so that the work could Gomrrience wilhoul delay. Normally the PCC Is expecled lo pay for Ihe decoration of one rooni a year but no such costs had been incurred during the previous incumbency. The PCC recognisp the. large amount of decorating undp.rtak8n hy Imogen Padfield before she and Joo arrived. Follnwing Cjn from the slgnificanl improveménts madé lo Chur¢h House in 2023, a few further Improvements were made. Mlnlstry of Lay People and volunteers - Ilndlng and cncouraglng people The Ministry ol Lay Pcople, together with the work of volunteers, is vital lo delivering our mission and Ininislry in the Parish. A challenge is finding peoi)le Ic) fill the many roles. We are extremély gralefiil to All Ihosa who volunt6er, partlcularly those whc) lake on kèy iolés, Wc have two ALMS.. Steve McGrath and Pamela Chaslon. Steve cornpleled the ALM {Aulliorised Lay Minlslryl Part l. coiirse for Worship and Liturgy Ihls year. Steve is iiow able lo lake servi(:es of the word Iiion-Eucharislic services). Pamela is our ALM for Pastoral Care Iwoodmancole) dnd has been qualified for almusl 3 years. We are gralefLII for Ih8ir conlribulion and work. Thv PCC is kgeri lo promote and encourage more church memb8rs to Consider ALM. Information dboul the proqramme can be found on the Diocese ot Chir,hesler website {www.chi¢hesler.anglican.org). In 8ddilion lo our ALMS we have a number of Lay Ministers of Cummunion and a téam for the intercessions and anothér for the readings. During the year we have welcomed several naw members lo both thes8 teams. This 1% good ne.ws. If you would like lo be more involved please talk to one of the Churchward8ns or lo Nicki our Parlsh Adminislralor. Performance Electoral roll numbers The number oli the roll as al 8th May 2024 {APCMI was 217. Th8 lolal for Ilie previoiiq yp.dr was 223 (May 2023)., since Ihen Ihere have been 5 addilioiis lo the roll. We have adly lost 7 parishionei's, and 4 hav8 Inoved away. Church Attendance Tlie average figures given below for SLtnday eltend8nL'e 8re based on the monlPI uf October 2024. Tlie parish Wds in interr2gnurn al that lime. Sunday Attendance The avei.aqe Sunddy allendance at Sl Peters Henfiold Wds 62 ddulls dl)d 3 children (70 dnd 3 respectively in 2022}. Al St Giles Shermanbury il was 15 adults (15 in 2022) 8nd al S Peters Woodmt]nL()te il was 17 adults {18 in 2023}. In lolal the average for Sunday across all three church was 94 adults and 3 children 1103 and 3 re5peclivoly in 2023). The average. Including weekday worship, was 110 adults (120 in 2023). These figures above do not include those that parlicipate online. Al the major Christian festivals of Easter and Chrislrnas, the numbei. allendiiig our churches increases. THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Attendance at Easter This year the main Easter sorvice was a combined service for all three churches in the parish as il was also the leaving service for Rev'd Paul and Jan Doick. The total allending on Easter Day w8s 218 1201 adults and 17 children). The comparable parish lolal for Easter day 2023 was 175. Attendance at Remembrance Sunday Servlce This year 228 adults and 136 children 811ended thls speclal seNice at St Peter's, Henfield (204 adults and 128 children in 2023). Attendance at Special SeNlces during Advent The village Adv8nl Seryicp. held al St Pelels 14enfleld on the 1st of December, was allended by 63 adults. This is an ecumenical servlce allendod by members from the other churches in the villagG. All three of our churches held 8 Carol Service. The seNice at Sl Peters Church, Henlield (Sunday 22nd December), was attended by 14Q people {221 in 202J), al Sl Giles Sherrnanbury {Sunday 15th December) 60 people {33 Sn 2023} atlend@d the service, and al Sl Peters Woodmancole (Sunday 22nd December} 58 people (52 in 202318ltended. Theré were two services for the chlldren al St Peter's School, Henfiald. The Chrislingle servlre for Recepllon and Key Stage 1 chlldren was allended by 181 children and 115 adults. The Carol Service for Key Staqe 2 childre.n was allended by 220 children 2nd 91 adults. The Henfield Scouts also liad a Carol Service al St Peler's, Henf1eld, whlch allracled 76 adults and 72 children. Attendance on Chrlstmas Day and Chrlstmas Eve The number of people allending servlces on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day al Sl Peler8, Henfield was 372, th18 flgure Includes Ihc 75 children and 124 adults who allended the crib service on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Day servlce at Sl Giles, Shermanbury was allended by 19 adults and 3 children. The Carols and Readings for Christmas Eve al St Peter's Woodmancole allracted 63 adults. Comparison figures are omllled, because these can be misleading at Chrlslmas when Ihe numbers vary for many reasons, including what day of the week Christmas eve and Christmas day fall on. BapÉlsms, Funerals and Weddings As well as our regular services we hold a number of services ar,ross our three churches r8ldting to life events. During 2024, we had 12 baptisms (15 in 20231 and 12 marriages (2 in 2023) There were 25 funeral services (16 in 20231 in our churches, with a further 10 held al crematoriums or cemeteries {18 in 20231 and 3 inlermenl of 8shes at elther Henlleld Cemetery or Henfield and Woodmancole Churchy8rds112 in 2023). IA21ryrs Cairii: Woo(fJiiJiicoie CIF£ircliyard P￿Or0 ir") Bairy Chasioii THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Review of the year Worship. Prayer and Discipleship Prayer and worship remain al th8 very heart of our church life. St Peterfs Church, Henfield is open every day from 8am to 6pm (or dusk if earlier). It is a place of peace and bancluary, and many visit to reflect, pray, and lighl a candle. Services and Sorvice Pattern The reqular service pallern can be found in full on the church website. Each waek durlng the vacancy there has bp.en a combination of retired or active clergy and lay roaders helping wllh our services and with their help w8 have largely managed lo maintain a normal schedule. In addilion lo our regular services, a number of special servlce.8 were held lo mark the festivals of the Christian Calend8r, in particular: throughout Holy Week and on Good Friday, on Remembrance Sunday, on All Souls Day and during advent. Each day of the Holy Week was marked with a seNic8, including Compline and Reflection, a seNice of T6nebra8 {wilh readings and music) and sung Holy Communion of the Lasl Supper dnd Vigll on Maundy Thursday. On Good Friday there was a worship servSce for all ages in the morning, and a 'Walk ofwilness, with memb8rs from the thre& Henfield churches. The Liturgy of Good Friday service look place al Sl Peter's Henlield in the aflornoon. •• * On Easter Sunday, as well as the 8.30 servlce, there was a Parlsh wlde Service so that all three churches could worshlp together and celebrate the rlsen Christ, and glve a filling goodbye lo Rev'd Paul and Jan. The Remembrance Sunday seiwlce al Sl Peter's Henfiald was ably lod by Rev'd Dr Janneke Blokland and was followe.d by the pardde and shot servl¢e al th8 Cagefool Lane memorial. This sewl¢e was very well 8118nd6d. ThèAII Souls Day service that was taken by Rev'd Christina was also special. As in previous years il included th8 reading of the names of loved ones who h8ve departed. Faiewell ro Pe¥. d Paiil & Jai?. PIIOTO .Hpleii Boosey 10- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Children s Church Each Sunday activities ar8 laid out for children in the childrcn's area. We have onp, regular family with three children that allends, and other fcimilies that come more occasionally. It works well that the childrp.n remain in the church during the service, the parents like tliis as do the congregation. 11 provides us all with an opportunity lo get to know and involve these young families. Although Sunday numbers are low, we continue lo reach a signilicaTII number of children and young lamilies through our work al St Peter's primary school, our 'Llllle Fishes, group for preschool chlldren and wlth special services Ilke that held for the cubs and scouts al Christmas. The PCC rp.mains very grateful lo Karen Williamson for h8r work and commitment running Childron's Church. Since Jan's daparture in April she has run this on her own. Muslc On the second Sunday of each month the main sei'vice at Henfield is choir led and 'Music for the Eucharist.. Mess of .81 Thomas, is used. The congregation is slowly becomino familiar willi this. The clioir sings al Clioral Evensong Jnd, four times a yoar, the seNl¢e of Malins (Morning Prayer) al Woodmancole is sung. Tlie choir siiigs al the carol seNie.6s in all Ihrp.e of our parish GhLirches and on other special occasions. Much work goes into learning tho music for all Ihe servlcés and we thank both Sldonle Winter (Choir Director) and all th8 clioir members. The post of Organist for Henlield remains vacant bul our services have been well covered by ,8lo.php.n Wyman (church organisl primarily for Shermdnbury and Woodniancolel and Anlhoiiy Abboll (relired organist Flenlieldl, a.q well as Sidonie Winter and Jolin Holnistrom (volunteer}, SLhedulir)g has nol always be8n slraighlfoNard due lo illness, injury aiid ollier absences bul we have managed. The c,hurch bells al Henlield are rung most Sundays, calling pe()ple lo worship, and are often requested 81 weddings and occa8ionally for fun8rals. This y8ar the team l)ad the pleasure of rinqing the b811s for th& InduLliun S8rvice of our new reclor. F(irth8r details 8boul lh8 Cholr and Bell Ringers ar& giv6n In Ihe section on Mission and Oiitieach. SpirltU81 Growth The clergy 8nd the PCC aim lo eiicourage all Ihosc who worship at the three parish churches in theii. discipleship and spiritual grawlh. 2024 was designaled by Bishop Marlin as the Year of the New Testament ai)d focus Ihroughoul the year has been givpn lo this. Rev'd Christina has led a 'home group,. The group meels foi'lniglilly on a Moiiday aflcrnooii for bible study and prayer followed by lea. New mcnibcrs are very welcome. The gi'oup studied Luke's gospel during the year cind has now moved on lo Acts. There w28 no Lent course Ihis year instead we were encouraged to use the Church of England's daily reflection booklet 'Walch and Pray.. which invited us In seek out God in both familiar and urifamiliar places during Lent. A simple soup lunch was available each Wednesday throughout Lent enablinq us to gather arid edl logellip.r. The weekly e-newsleller, as well as being d valuable means of communicating and sharing information, contains a nijmber of resources lo help us nurture our faith. Provisfton of pastoral care for people in the parish Providing pastoral support is key In a caring church. We are commilled lo the provision of s8n511ive and compagsionale care to ensure the well bp.ing of all people within the parish. 11 THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Home Cominunion. Care Hoines and Self-Help Group 14oly Communion services continue to be held on the third Thu¥sday of each month at both Red Oaks and Upper Mead Care Homes. Some residents profor lo recoive commLtnion in their rooms and those taking communion lo them are delighted lo do so.111s helpful when a family tells us their relative has moved lo a care home so that good pastoral care can be provided. Through this work good relationships are being built with both staff and residents. Terry's Cross House is 8 care home in Woodmdricole originally for clergy, missionaries and their dependents. Whilst Ihes8 applicants remain a prlorily, the home now also cares for any member of the Church of England and will offer place lo anyone who needs il if a vacancy 8rises. The trustees include Rev'd Christina (who Is also chairman) and the clergy lake a fortnighlly seivice in thp. r.hapel Ihe.rp. Parishloners are encouraged lo ask foT Holy Cornmunion at home If they can no longer get lo church. Pastoral visiting and care There are ni¢iny reasons why p?.ople need care, particularly .8iekness and loss, n¢1 only of Soved ones, bul also nlher losses, such as l¢)b%, Income, hoiJ8ing and evon purpose. The clergy and Pam61a Cliaston, our Authorised Lay MSnisler carry oul much of Ihp pasloral visiting as their r¢)Ic facililales this. However the PCC Yecogniso.8 that many meinbers of Ilie ch(Irch Congregations are glvlng daily suppotl and care to Ihe1r frlends, neighbours and in Iheir work as volunteers within the community. Bereavement Support Group The care of (lie bereaved is another aspect of our pastoral rninlslry. The Bereav?.mLxnl SLipporl Group Is held monthly al the Haven, He.nfield. The groiip is free and is open lo 8dLills within the coimmunity and surrounding area. The group is facililaled by a team of three church members. Thc aini is to provide a warim safe space where po.opla who are grieving can connocl with others and benefit from both emotional and practical SUPPOTI. Thorc has been a steady flow of people allending eacli monlh bul overall nunibers have fi411en. Tlie groL2P is keen lo reacli all Ihose who need support, If anyoiie can help with promoling (lie group please conlaGI NiLki, our parish adminislr810r. Baptism Familles and Weddlng Couples Pasloritil C4Jre also involves Cdring for each of otir Baptism F¢4milies and many 8apiism requests are made via Llllle Fish8s. We try ar)d malntain contact will) these familles. Likewise we try and maintain contact with our wedding couples, and wedding anniversary Gards 8re senl lo couples Inarried in our parish on Iheir first ai)niversary and they are remembered in our prayers. Minlstry of Welcome The ministry of welcome is particularly imporlanl. A fricndly welLoine may determine wlielher someone stays and relurris lo Ihe cl)urch. The PCC has the respoiisibility for approving the welcomers I sidesmeii every year. Therc are 16 official welcorriers al Henfield. Al Woodmancote and Shermanbury Ihe churchwardens perform this duly. The PC,C is grateful for all those who provlde such a good welcome on Sundays al our three churches. Mission and Oulreach Community outreach is an essential part of our mission which we carry out both collectively but also inclividually Ihrougli our everyday encounters and actions. Meinbers of our Ihrco congreqalion4 dre invDlvpil in n)any differcnl organisalions, gruups, networks and events throughout tlie parish- these include the Parish CoLtncil, Self Help Group. clubs and teams. and the Wl, lo name just a few_ As %uLlI the church is deeply embcdded into community life, not as an instilulion with official reprp.senlalion hul Ihrough individuals living out Ihoir faith and inviting olhers lo join in. Key aspects of our oulreach Include.. 12- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 St Peters VoluntaryAid@d Church of England Primary School The school is a key parl of our mission and a focus for our work in the community. Members of the PCC have a responsibility to support the school and ensure it maintains ils Christian values. 11 is re¥ponsible for the non)inalion and approval of a number of the l-oundalion Governors who represent lh8 church and who work lo ensure the scliool develops with this Christian ethos in mind. Father Joe, in his position d.% Rector, is a Foundalion Governor. This year the school joined the Hurslpierpoinl Educali<)n Trusl IHETI. This is a mulli academy Irusl of currently eiglil primary schools in Mid-Sussex.11 is linked lo Hurslpierpoint College and is approved by Ilie Diocese of Chichester. Prior to Rev'd Paul's departure, the school liad a SIAMS inspaclion - S181ulory Inspection of Anglican 8nd Me.Ihodisl schools wliich all chuich scliools go Ihrough. This went very wall. The report remarked on Ihe excellent relationship the school has with the. local church {i.&. us) aiid how the Christian vision for the school is understood and1Sved out by both the children and adults. Tlie scliool conlinue to attend seNices In the church al various times Ihrou9houl Ilie year. Two such occasion8 er when Ihc younger chlldren came in lo Icarn 8bout Bapllsm with an enaclmeril al Ilie font, and when In November the Year. 6 children touk part Iri the Poppy Cross event. This W arising from donation% And inveslmeiil income. Within unrestricted inLome receipts of £148,570 12023.. £172,785), the parish benefits subslAnlially from ollier iMCOlI)o (known as 'olhar Iradirig aclivilles'l of £40,162 12023.. £36,982). This coiiiprisos fees for wed(liiigs and furitsrdls1£8,605' 2023.. £5,559), sales of Ihp parish magazSn8 and advertisement fees1£19,869', 2023.. £19,777) and rent received froni property and from lelliiig Church House in Henlield (£11,688., 2023.. £10,146). Experiditure Total payment.s from unreslricled funds w?.re £201,438 {2023'. £220,64Jl and are also delalled in Ihe Finan¢lal Slalem?nls. Allowing for gains on inveslmenls, the np.1 mDvemenl on unreslrirled funds resulled In a deficll of £43,15812023'. delicil of £28,8241.The largest expendiluiE for the PCC was the Parish Conlribulion lo the Diocese lo cover minisliy costs. This amounted to £81,445 {1 OOVO of the figure alloralo.d by the Diocesp.I12023-. £78,795). This sum covers the cost lo the parish of Ilie liouslng. sllpend, national insLirance and pension cost8 of the clergy and includes a contribution towards Dioces8n and national church cosls. It remains PCC policy lo aim lo pay 100 % of Diocesan costs, whenever possible, although, for 2025, Ilias has not been considered affordable. Staff, church runiiing ftxpenses, upkeep of the churchyards in Henfield and Woodmancole and church ulilily bills are the next largest items of p.xpendilure lolalllng £7-1.43012023: £68.6501. These cosls Include cariiig for the fabric of our three orade 2. listed buildings. The closing balanceu on the unreslriL'led, reslricled and endowment funds as ()f .31 December 2024 were £524,865 {2023'. P.568.0231, £53,693 {2023-. £105,714) and £69,311 (2023.'£67,7631 respectively. Total funds slood al £647,869 (2023. £141,500). ReseNes policy Inve5tinenl policy The PCC reviewed ils reserves polir.y in 2020 and c1grood to maintain an iJnre.qtricted cash balance on tho Geneml Fund that is equivdleiil lo 3 months of unreslric.led expendilure, currently £50,000. During 2024 Iliis was mainiained. The PCC has the care of three grade 2. listed chui'ches and undei'stand5 that the upkccp or improvpment of these buildings lakes considei-able financial inveslmenl that cannot always be achieved by regular fundraising. 17- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Wilh that in mind, In 2021 it invested £300,000 uf Ilie procoeds (If Ihe Siile of oodmanwle l.lall and agree.d that thi initial investment will be for between 5 and 10 years. In January 2024, the PCC reviewed and maintained ils investment policy whicli had been prepared wilh reference lo the Charity Commission's recommended guidance. "Charities, and Investment Mallers= A giiide for tru8lees.° The PCC believes that Ilie best lypes of inveslmenls for ils purposes are held by investment corvipanies whoso funds cover a wide range of assel classes. Such mulli-assel funds gonerally include Equities, Bonds, Properly and Cash. The PCC believes that lo realise Ils objectives using in a mulli-assel pooled fund. for example that olfered by the CCLA Invp.slmenl Fijnd or M&G Mulli Asset Fund for char¢lies, in which many ChurLlI ol England Parlshes invest, would best meet ils investment requirements. Suc,h funds are usually also low cost and simple lo administer as they delegate tho day-lo-day inveslmenl decisions lo the fund manager and already operate within an established ethical roimework. They generally provide long-lerm capital growth as well as incoine. The PCC operates an ethical investment policy Ihal follaws the guidance of Ihp. Church of England's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAGI. The elhlcal Investment policies recommènded by Ihe EIAG are the basis for a distinclly Christian approach lo inveslmeiil and the PGC'S inveslinenls are in lii)e wllh Ihal guidariLe. The Chicheslcr DSoc?,san Fund and Board of Finane.e (Incorporalcd) is Diocesari Aulhorily (akSn lo custodian Iruslee) in respect of certain fixed assp.l% and Investment funds held oi) perm?¢ nenl Irusl, by viilue of the Parochial Cliurch Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Incumhp.nl8 and Chur¢hw8rdens (fruslsl Measure. 1964. Plans for future periods Fathor Joo writes: One of tho (mai?yJ Pi8Ges of advic8 .qIV8n lo any new inCU￿1b8nl of a Pc?rish is iiot lo inake .%ignificanl chang8S Ill the firsl y6cll'. Of COu￿e, if somelhing i.s disa.8Èmub or178r8tical il wciuld bei irrebpon.sible lo i.gnor0 it, bul Olhe￿i,%￿ il i. advisab16 to leain Ihe conlexl- the peop18, tlie parish, Ihg villages otc - boforo leapi17g in willi hnlh feel. Will? Ihat In ii?iiid (and b8caus8 I haven I ciicounlered anylhir?g disastrous or h8r8tiGal_ yol) there'll be i?0 sigi)ificAnl changps duriiig th8 coming ye8r- olher Ih8n the relum of the S(Immer Fete, of Goursel Having said that, in the words of JF Kei?nèdy, Yiine and lh8 world do not stand still. Change Is the law of life. And Ihose who loo1( only to tl?e past or the pi8sanl ale cert(?In la mi.%s 1116 fulur6'. There i,$ always work to do. for 'ipo one wh(1 puls a hdnd ID the plougli and looks h youiig pe()ple in th8 vi118ges) Seekii)g opportiinilies to spiead Èhe Gospgl within 1178 coinmiinily Pastoral C8re sub-commiÉlee.' OYers6eing pastoral care iJrt)vision Liaising wilh our care homes re s8lVIC88 8nd olher ev8iils Ev&nls and Fundraising sub-commitlee Seeking opporliinilies for fundraising for the parish Planniiig evenls for fLJndraisii)g or ouliE¢lch puiposes 18- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 These then cover Ilie main aieas of worship, mission. pasloral Gare 8nd fund18ising, with olhei. mallers such 8S buildings and firiaiice being overseen by the Slanding Commillee. While each of Ihese Ihree new commilt@es would need lo be chaired by a PCC merTJber, nol all of Ihose on Ihe commilt88 nged lo be PCC meinbers.- this makes il an effeclive Wdy to draw others inlo Ihe life and running of Ilie rhurches. Yours in Chrisl, Fr Joe The Iruste8s' report was approved by the Board of Truslees. The Rev'd Joseph Padfield Chairman q r,PfyIL Dale:..... 19- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE I report lo Ilie Iruslees on my exai?iii)alion of Ilie financial slaleireiils of The Parish of Henfield will) Sliernianbury and Woodmancote Ilhe PCCI for the year ended 31 Deceniber 2024. Respoi)slbllltles aiid basls of report As the Iruslees ol the PCC you are responsible lor the preparation of tlie finai)cial slalemenls in accord81ice with 11)e requireinenls ol Ilie Charities Act 2011 Illie 2011 Act). I report in respect of my examination ol the PCC'S fiiiancial slaleinei)Is carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out Iny exaininalion I have followed all Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 145151{b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I l)av8 completed Iny examii)alion, I coi)lirm that no mallers have come lo my 8llenlioii in coniieclion with the exaniinalion giviiig me cause lo believe Ihal ii) ai)y Iralerial respect.. aLco(Iiiling re.cords were not kept in respoel of the PCC ds reqLiired by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or the financial slalen)enls do nol accord with those records., or Ilie linai)cial slalemenls do not comply with Ilie applicable requireinonls concerniiig the forin and cunlenl of accounts sel oul in Ilie Cliaiilie.q IAGcounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 olh81' than any requireinonl 11181 Ilie accounts give a true and fgir view which is nol a iiiatler coiisidered as parl ol an iiidependeiil exainiiialioii. I liave no coiicei'iis and have come across no olliei. mallfirs in coniieclion willi Ilie exic Iniiialion lo wlilcli alleiilion sl)ould b8 drawii in Iliis ieport in order lo enable 8 proper L5nd8rslandiiig ol the financial slalein&i)Is lo be l'eached. Krlstlna Perry FCCA Carpeiiler Box Amelia Housp Ci'esceiil Road Worlhiiig Wesl Sus8ex BN11 1RL t)aled. .4.4 |0.Ltr.1. Its 20- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Current financial year Unrestri¢tod Unrestricted Restricted Endowmont funds funds funds funds goneral designated 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2024 2024 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and Ip.gacies Other trading aclivities Investments 88,501 10,105 18,140 1,767 30,U57 5,999 96,267 40,162 196,089 36,982 18,217 1,102 Total income 116,746 31,824 7,101 155,671 251,288 Expenditure on: Rèising funds Charitable ae.livities 143 175,238 25,923 134 651 58,471 26,717 23.3,843 43.896 181,673 Tot81 expenditure 175,381 26,057 59,122 260,560 225,569 Nel gains on investments 12 9,710 1,548 11,258 24,867 Nel incomel{expenditurél {48,9251 .fj,767 (52,0211 (9J,6311 50,586 I'ransfers b8twe￿n funds 5,000 15,0001 Net movement in funds 143,9251 767 (52,0211 1,548 193,631) 50.586 Reconclllatlon of funds: Fund b318nces at 1 January 2024 457,562 110,461 105,714 67,763 741,500 690,914 Fund balances at 31 Decémber 2024 413,637 111,228 53,693 69,311 647,869 741,500 The slalemenl of financial ar.livilies includes all gains and losses recognised iii the year. All income aiid expenditure derive from conliiiuing Eactivities. The notes on page% 24 to 41 for'm part of these findnci81 slalemenls. 21 THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Prior financial year Unrestricted Unrestricted fuiids funds general designated 2023 2023 Restricted Endowment funds funds Total 2023 2023 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Olhpr trading activities Inveslmeiils 101,646 17,024 29,923 77,419 196,089 36,982 18,217 17,133 1,084 Tol81 Income 125,838 46,947 78,503 251,288 Expenditure on: Raising funds Ch8rilable a¢livllios 6,096 176,762 37,474 313 326 4,598 43,896 181,673 Total expendlturé 182,858 37,787 4,924 225,569 Nel gains on inveslinenls 19,036 5,831 24,867 Net Incon)ellexpenditurel (37,984) 9,16Q 73.579 5,8,31 50,,586 Transfers betwee17 funds 4,000 {4,000) Net moveinent in funds {33,984} 5,160 5,831 50,586 ReconcSllation of funds.. Fund balaiices al 1 January 2023 491,546 105,301 32,135 61,932 690,914 Fiind balances at 31 December 2023 457,562 110,461 105,714 67,763 741,500 22- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets Inveslmenl property Inv6slmenls 14 15 16 83,894 60,000 428,521 83.894 60,000 417,263 572,415 561,157 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 3,616 87, Jf74 5.245 195,331 91,190 200,576 Ci'editors: amounts falllng due wlthin one year 18 15,736 20,233 Nel ¢urrÈnl assets 75,454 180,343 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 647,869 741,500 Th& funds of tlie PCC Eridowmenl funds Reslricled income funds Unreslricled ILinds - general Unresli'lcled funds - designated 20 21 69,311 67,763 105,714 457,562 110,461 413,637 111,228 22 647,869 741,500 I'he financi81 latements were approved by the trustees ori The Rev'd J Trustee seph P2dfield 23- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accounting policies Charity informatlon The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield willi She.rnianbui'y and Woodmancote is a charity registered in England and Wales. The chaTily's reaislered number and [)rinr,ipal address can ba found in the charity's informalion page. 1.1 Accountlng convention The financial slalemeiils havo boon prepared under Ihe Chtsrch Accounting Regulalions 2006, as far as Gurrenily applicable, in accordance with applicable Charity L8w, Financial Rpporting Sland8rd8 and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Cliarilies." Slalenienl ol Rocommended PracliLe cipplicable lo harilies preparing 11)eir dLcounls in accordance with the Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)" {effeclive 1 January 2019). The fin8ncial slalenienls have been prepared undér Ihe hlslorSeal cost convention as modified by the inclusion of ii)veslmenls al fair value. The financial 8lalemenl8 include a51 Iransaclions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. 'fhoy do not include the accounts of cl)urch groups Ilial owc their allilialion lu another body,nor those which are informal gall)erings of churGlI members, The Pai'ochial Chiirch Council of 1118 EcclesiasliGal Parlsh of H81ifi8ld with Shernianbury aiid Woodmancole nieels the definition of a public benefit onlily uiidtsr FRS 102. The financial slaleinenls are prepared in slerliiig, which is 11)e functional currency of the PCC. Monetary amounts in Iliese financial slalemenls are rounded lo the nearesl £1. 1.2 Going concorn Al the lime of approving the financi81 slalements. the Iruslees l)ave a reasoiiable expp.clalion that (he PCC has ade(IlJcl1?, re8oiJre,e.8 lo continue iii oper¢i1ional e,xi8le.nce for the foi'eseeable fuliire. Thus the Iruslces conliiiue to adopt the qoiiig coii¢ern basis of accounliiig in prep¢iring Ilie liridnLi¢il %laternenls. 1.3 Charltable funds Funds held by the oharily are 8ilher'. Uiireslricled general fvnds - these are fiinds w17ich are availcible for usts al the discretion of the Irustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity aiid which liave not b80n designated for other purposes. Designated funds - these are unreslrictod funds sel aside by trustees for a specific purpose. Reslricled funds - these are funds which are subject to specific condiliorns by doiiors or grantors as lo how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the reslricled funds are sel oul iiTr the notes lo 11)p. financ,ial slatemenls. Endowment funds these are funds are subject lo spocific Londilions by d()riors that the Lapilal musl be maintained by the PCC. 1.4 Income Iri(￿rn￿. 1.% rp.Logiii.£ttd when the PCC Is leqally eiilille.d [() il after any performani;p conditions have been mel, the amounts can be meaqLired reliably. and il is probable Ihat income will be received. 24- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accounltng policies (Continued) Donations and18 acies Collections are recognised when ieceiv8d. Planned giving receivable is recognised when their is evidence of enlillenienl, receipt is probable, and the amount accords with the Gift Aid declaralion or other record of intention lo donate. Gift 8id recovered is recognised wher? the income lo which il is allached is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when a formal offer in writing of the fLfnding, is received by the PCC. Other Iradin .Ictivilie Trading aclivilie,s are where income is recp.ivable in return for selling goods or providing seNices. Income from trading is recognise(l e,ilher.' a -when received, or b in th8 case of concerts.. for the yeai. in question, irrespective of date of feceipi. Advritraclual provisions of thp. instrument. balance sheet wheii the PCC becomss party lo th8 Financial assets and li8bililios are offsp.1. with the. ne.l amounls presenlod in Ihe financial slalements. when there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recognised amounts arid there is an inleiilion lo sellle. on a nel basis or to realise the asset and seltle Ihe liability simijllaneously. -26- THE PARISH OF HENFIELD WITH SHERMANBURY AND WOODMANCOTE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accounting policies {Continuedl Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, wliich include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at Iransaclion price including Iransaclion costs and are subsequently carried al arnortised cosl using the effective interest method. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amoriised. Basic financial liabilities Basic financ.ial liabilities, including crèdilors,ara Initially repogni£ed al transaction pric& unless the arrangement conslilutes a finane,ing Iransacllon, where 11)6 dabl inslrumenl is measured al the present value of the future payments discounted al a Inarkel rate, ol interest. Financial liabilities classifiod as payable within onc year are not arnortised. D6bl instruments are subsequently carrled al amortised cosl, using the effeclive interest rale method. Tr8de creditors are obligations lo pay for qoods or services that have been 8cquir8d In the ordinary course of oppralions fron) suppliers. Amounts payit ble are G18ssilied as current liabililles If Pi?ymanl is due wilhSn one ye8r or léss. If not, they are presented as non-currant liabllilies. 'I'rado creditors are recognlsp,d Sni1Sally al Iransacllon prlcé and subsequently measured al amortised cosl using the effective interest nieihod. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabllilies are derecoqnlsed when the PCC'S conlraLIudl obligdtions expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.12 Employee benofits The cost of any unu%e.d hollday enlillement is recognised in the period in which the, cmployee's services are received. Termlnation bcncfits aro rccognised Immedialoly as an expense when the PCC Is denionslrably committed to lerrninale the employmei?l of ali amplayee or lo provide lerminallon be.nefS18. Critical ac¢ounting estimates and judgemenls In the applivalion ol the PCC'S accounting puliLies, the Iruslees are r6qtJired lo make judgp.menls, eslimales arid assumption% at)oul Ihe carrying amouiil of assets and liabilities that al'e not readily apparent from other source5. The esliinale% diid a8qocialed assumptions are based on historic.al experience. 2nd other factors that dre considered lo be relevant. Actudl resulls ii)ay differ fi-om these eslimales. 27- (Oor 00(0 (o o fLn< *r (O r ts) O (N 0> o oj ) Ln ￿ th) < ZS th 7J m 4J Ln ¢D