ST CLEMENT'S CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
ST CLEMENTS CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Trustees Annual Report Income and Expenditure Account Funds Movement & Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9-10 Independent Examiners Report 11
S£ Clement's Church Annual Reportfor 2024 Background St. Clement's P.C.C. has the responsibility of co- operating wlth the incumbent in promoting the mission and work of the church in the ecclesiastical parlsh of Leigh-on-sea. It has a duty to maintain the church building in good order and to put into effect decisions made by the Synoés. Commlttees The P.C.C. operates through a number of committees which meet between the meetings of the full council. Standing Committee.- Thi5 committee has the power to transact the business of the P.C.C. between its meetings subjett to the direction of the council. Evongelism.' Develops the vital ministry of Evangelism, enabling us to share Dur Faith with the outside community and those on the frlnge of the church. Membership of the P.C.C. Members of the P.C.C. are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation rules. The following have seNed as members of the P.C.C. since the Annual Meeting on April 21" 2024. Intumbent: Fr. Myles Owen F(Jbric.' Attends to matters relating to the Church Building and Fabric. It plans a programme of work and meets with the church architect when necessary. ** Since Sept 2024 Associate Priest.. Mtr. Cherry Sandover Finance.. Advises the P.C.C. on the use of funds. produces the accounts and monitors the investments and encourage5 giving through the Stewardship scheme. Fundroising.. Co-ordinates events which raise money for the church and other charities. Evangelist.. Miss. Sheila Bradley Churchwardèn5: Miss. Sheila Bradley Mr. Steve Hackett Rèpresentatives on the Deanery Synod.. Miss. Sheila Bradley Mr. Steve Hackett Mr5. Jane Harwood "a150 members of the Diocesan Synod Pustoral.- Meets to consider the Pastoral needs of the Parish Community and co-ordinates the distribution of home Communion. Young People s Committee.. Organises the Sunday School and arranges activities for young people in the congregation. Evangeli5m Work continues as usual although the Committee has been unable to meet in 2024, Elected Members: Ms. Gillian Alden Sofeguarding Officer Mrs. Carol Chapman Mrs. Mary Folley Ico-optedl Secretory Mrs. Jane Harnood Mr. Alex Jell Mrs. Chris Macallan Mr. Peter Monk Mr. Alex Pink Dr. Marcus Pittman Vice Chair Mrs. Meri Sams Tre05urer Mrs. Lee Smith Mrs. Hilary Stowe Mrs. Kim Wilkins Fundroising & Sundayschool Mr. Peter Wilkins The Year at St. Clemengs January Celebration of Epiphany. The Deanery SeThice wasattended by membersof St. Clement's. Mothers, Union AGM. February Ash Wednesday ashing ceremonies. Lent Course- 'Four Gospel Portroits of the one Lord Jesus. led by Marcus Pittrnan. Stations of the Cross held on Friday5 during Lent. Fundraising Jumble Sale. A variety of Lent books were available to browse throLEh and borrow. The number declared on the Electoral Roll 1$ 138.
March Tubes of Smarties were distributed raising valuable funds for The Children's Society. Throughout Lent the Arts Chaplaincy displayed a series of paintings depicting Stations of the Cr05S. The Archdeacon gave a semion and presentation on Stewardship encourdging everyone to review their Stewardship giving and consider joining the Parish Giving Scheme. A Craft Fair was held in the church. June The annual Dunkirk Memorial Service was held when people from Leigh who gave their lives rescuing others were remembered. The Big Breakfast took place ralslng much needed funds for Christian Aid. The Mothers. Union raised £344 at a Coffee Morning and Concert in aid of local and worldwide Motherfs Union charities. Thanks to Peter Monk and his team of helper5 the rewilded churchyard flowered into a haven for wildlife. Lyanne Beckerson, who started her faith journey at 5t. Clemenys. was ordained Deacon in St. Paul's Cathedral. Members of the congregation took part in The Blg Plastic Count. Fr. Neil celebrated at the Palm Sunday procession and Mas5. On Good Friday Stations of the Cross took place at varfous points in the Broadway* a Children's Activity was held in church and IHotl Cross buns we enjoyed by all. July St. Clement'5 was a venue for the Leigh Art Trail where paintings by Violette Dooley were exhibited and included a concert by Gaudeamus and activitles for children. April The church was detorated with lilies paid for by donations given in memory of loved ones whose names were displayed by the prayer candle. Mtr. Claire presided over the solemnities of Holy Week and Easter. A Summer Craft Fair was held in the church. Refreshments were sold during the 'Shakespeare in the Park, event in the Library Gardens. The fundraising barbecue wa5 enjoyed by a large number of people. The Mothers, Union held a Strawberry Tea in Gillian and Tonws Garden raising money for the'summer of Hope, appeal. The Face2Face Arts Chaplaincy took part in in the Community Exhibition at the Forum in Southend. Funds were raised for the Papua New Guinea Church Partnership. Mtr. Claire wa5 licensed as the Priest4n-Charge of Holy Trinity Southend. The Churchwarden5 and the new P.C.C. were elected at the Annual Meetin8. A celebration of Access to Art by the Southend City College was held at a Private View and exhibition entitled Who Are We,. The Mothers, Union listened to a talk on The Samaritans,. August A film afternoon was held, organised by the Children'5 Committee. September Fr. Myle5 Was licensed as Rector of St. Clemenys. The parish welcomed him and his wife Emily at a joyful service of installation which was followed bv celebration of the Ministry of Cake and Wine. Harvest Festival was celebrated including a Harvest Lunch enjoyed by all. A Macmillian Coffee Morning was held. The Parish Safeguarding Officer gave a presentation on Safeguarding at an open Meeting of the Mother5, Union. Mav Christian Aid Week raised fund5 for this international charity. Bell Sunday was celebrated with Tours of the Towerf. 30 pilgrims took part in a day pilgrimage to Wa15ingham. Peter Wilkins walked 100 miles Inot all in one goll raising money for Cancer Research. Motherfs Union annual lunch at Leigh Bistro. Our new Rertor Fr. Myles Owen was appointed.
October Pet Blessing Service. A successful autumn Craft Fair was held in the church. A 'Services (JndActivities' bookmark was distributed at all services and artivities. Fr. MY5 celebrated Midnight Mass and the Christmas day seNices for the first time as Rector of St. Clement's. A Qulet Day, held at St. Michael and All An8els, Daws Heath entitled Ving Christ Like,. was led by Fr. David Rollins. In Memorlam A film afternoon for children showing 'Coco' was held during half term. The parish was saddened this year by the deaths of Paul Braby, Dave Butler, Peter Woods and Mary Wiggins all long-standing members or friends of the congregation. November The annual memorial service remembering our departed loved ones and those whose funera15 have taken pla during the year was held at the time of All Souls. May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. Weekly Evènts The weekly Newsletter with the calendar of services and intentions and other events is widely circulated by post and e-mail. SundaySchool- Kim Wilkins ran a craft based session on the Gospel during the 9-.30 Mass. The Royal British Legion Service and parade took place on the afternoon of Remembrance Sunday. An Act of Remembrance was held round the Calvary on Armistice Day. 108 gift filled shoeboxes were sent to the Link to Hope charity. Fr. Myles spoke to the Mother5, Union about his time in Zimbabwe. Open the 8ook- during term time. Sheila Bradley and the team take assembly in North Street School telling and acting out stories from the Bible. Buggy Time- toys. craft, stories and singing for pre- school children. Our Patronal Festival was celebrated. December The successful and enjoyable Christmas Fair took place in the church. The Christingle Service. raising money for the Children's Society was led by the Cholr of North Street School. Fridoy lunch - Served following the 12 noon Mass raising funds for the church and a variety of other charities. Meditation Space- A time of silent contemplative prayer, held in the Lady Chapel on Tuesday evenings. The Advent Course, 'Isoit7h's Promised Delivererf run by Fr. Myles took place on Tuesdays during Advent. Books for Advent.. 'Women of the Nativi by Paula Gooderand The Love thfJtMoves the Sun. by Paul Dominiak were available to borrow or purchase. There was a full church for the Folk Carol 5eNice with the traditional procession. 5outhend Festival Chorus presented a concert- 'Sing a Song of Christmas,. On the Sunday before Christmas the choir led the 'Corols by Candlelight, Service which was followed by mulled wine and mince pies. There was also a full church for the lively Crib SeNice which concluded with Birthday Cake. Copies of Follow the Star, with 12 days of reflertlons for Christmas and New Year were available. Knit ond Notter- Exactly thatl Thursday morning in the Pastoral ntre. Coffee Mornings- run by the Fundraising Committee and other church organi5ations raising much needed funds for the church and other charities. Monthly Events The monthly Magazine containin8 a wide variety of articles, information on forthcoming events and photographs of church activities is published by our dedicated Magazine team. It includes Dovs poems and tips on being eto-friendFy. Thanks goes to all the team.
We'll MpetAgoin- A relaxing and entertaining afternoon tea for older people. Gents, Breukfost- A full English breakfast encouraging fellowship among male members of the congregation and wider community. Mothers, Union~ St. Clement's branch meets for a short service followed by lunch and an activity or speaker on the last Tuesday of the month. Fabric Commlttee The Fabric Committee met five times, furtherin8 and completing several projects. The disabled access door was repalred following vandalism. The 'Good Shepherd. window was also repaired after it was vandalised. A large poster. drawlng attention to the Donation Box was installed. Other Artlvities St. Clemenys supports the HARP project both financially and with collections of food and clothes. Support is also given to the local Food Bank. The churchyard was rewilded and is belng kept as a wildlife area with mown paths and new planting. This is being cared for by Peter and Gill Monk. St. Clement's continued its commitmentto support Mtr. Cherry and her workat St. Mark's Southend. We thank her for her regular articles and Art Reflections in the Magazine. We a grateful to Sylvia Locke for orEanisinE the housekeeping team and to Margaret Stride and the Flower Ladies for ensuring the church is kept clean and beautiful. Estlmates for the re-decoration of the Sacristy were obtained with a view to having the work carried out early in 2025. Routine works of repair and maintenan have been attended to. All suNeys and tests required by law have been carried out. Health and Safety Rlsk Assessments have been carried out for all activities and events. The Parochlal Church Councll IP.C.C.) The P.C.C. met 6 times during the year. At the scheduled meetings the Council addressed current matters concerning the church. received minutes from its committee5 and report5 from our Synod representatives, Safeguarding and Health and Safety officers. It also authorised and managed necessary and on-going work to the fabric of the building. Our Parish Share was paid in full and as well as HARP we supportedThe Children's Society, St Andrew's Wellingborough. North Street School, The College of St. Barnabas and Southend YMCA with grants and donations. Music The small, but faithful, Choir have continued to lead the sun8 services during the year. With the limited numbers we are not able to extend our repertoire at present. During the winter months we have been practicing on a Sunday morning at 11=15 and would welcome anyone who would like to join us. Fundralslnz The Fundraising tearn led by Kim Wllklns works energetically on behalf of St. Clemenys. Much needed funds are raised at coffee mornings. selling on-line, Craft Fairs. Jumble Sales, the Christmas Fair, the Summer Barbecue and other social events. Our thank5 goe5 to Bll the team. The P.C.C. is very aware of its duty of care to ensure the protection of everyone in the church community particularly children and other vulnerable people. All P.C.C. members have completed their Safeguarding training, the Safeguarding Policy and checklist was reviewed as required and there were no incidents reported during the year. Risk Assessments have been prepared for all church activities and Health and Safety concerns are reported to the Health & Safety officer. Chlldren and Young People This committee was re-formed in July under the chairmanship of Kate Willi5. Several successful film afternoons and activity sessitins have taken place and a re-launch of the Sunday School is planned for early 2025.
Bellringing The bells are rung to call people to worship, for weddings and other national and local occasions. A successful Quarter Peal was rung, two district 'Surprise' practices held when we were joined by ringers from other local tower5 and two bands from other parts of the country visited us as part of their ringing tours. We invited visitors into the tower on Bell Sunday. won the District Striking competition and members ofthe St. Clement'5 band were part of the team who won the Diocesan competition. We rang for the 9=30 Mass on every Sunday and also for Four Weddings and a Funeral! We started 2024 in Vacancy. During that time the Churchwardens worked tirelessly to see that regular worship continued. for which we thank them. We are also indebted to Mtr. Claire, Fr. David, Fr. Neil and Revd. Wendy as well as Mtr. Cherry and Mtr. Lizzy for saying Mass and keeplng our regular schedule of services going. We were therefore delighted when Fr. Myle5 Wa5 appointed Rector of St. Clement's and it was with great pleasure that we welcomed him and hls wlfe Emily to the Parish at his Licensing and Induction in September. We look forward to the future under Fr. Myles. leadèrship in the knowledge that God 15 Wlth us all and that we trust Him to guide us forward in Faith and Hope and Love.
St ClerneDt5 Lel h on Sea Januar - December 2024 Staternent of Financial ACCInts ZOZ4 2023Trtal Funds Non Re#rlcted Rerfrted Desl otal Flmds In¢orne Endowmemts volunta Incorne Stewardship GIn8 Charity Collections Donation Box Donations Speclflc Qonafjons Legacies Grants 40.964 2,609 9,029 4,639 250 40.964 2.609 9.029 4,639 250 ii,o(K) 39.342 5.498 9.253 2.837 1.568 8.204 760 67.463 ii,(M)o 57,492 ii,wo 68.492 Gift id Reco¥e 12,479 12,479 10,761 Actiwties for Generatin Funds Fundrai5inB Fairs Church Shop. Fair Trade stall Friday LcheS Mègaiine 8,163 8.163 7.379 5,377 5,377 4.851 aoo 12,530 13,539 13.539 Investment Income Dimdends Bank Inte$1 Loan Interest IHARPI Fund Transfers {Westster) 38.131 38,131 837 40,500 50,000 129.468 33.102 355 837 40,500 50,000 91,337 40.[0 73.457 38,131 Wedding and Funeral Fees Hdd Groups Income 5,096 859 S,955 5,096 859 5.955 4,503 857 5,360 r Incomlrn Resour In5uraNEe Claims 1.959 1,959 1,959 1.959 Totsl 180.802 34131 12,959 231.891 169.571
St Clements Lei on Sea Januar . December 2024 5tatÈment of Flnantial Atcwnts ZOZ4 Restrlrted 2023 Total Funds Non R@stTl£ted De51 Thated otal Fuods Ex ndfture Chur£h Activites Parish Share Diocese Fee5 Wa8es of Parlsh staff Payroll Running Costs Clergy ExpensÈs Church Insurance Vacanrycosts Offlce Costs Mvsiccosts M8intenanre and Upkeep Cleaning Upkeep of SeNI Weddlng Costs Prinbng and Ststnery 93,160 1,253 93.160 1.253 11,624 1,231 90.647 1.963 12,026 494 4.643 4,125 11,624 1.231 4.246 3.456 1.384 8.749 4,065 743 2.011 2.013 1.688 11.784 754 4,246 3,456 1,384 8,749 4.065 743 2.011 013 L688 11.784 754 1,107 8,670 5,302 2,449 4,14 16,956 705 991 155,611 Internet Magazlne Expenses 137.517 11,624 149.141 tefnativeA¢¢ommodatyon 711 711 705 storage 560 960 ¥671 930 1,635 1.671 urth Rè Irs and Malntenance Repair Projects Detorating 7.341 4,834 12.175 20,307 7.341 4,834 11175 20,107 Glvln and Donatlons Over5ea5 Giving Relief & Developrnent Other tlonation$ 652 3,042 8,255 11.949 551 4.309 551 8.809 10.2C 4.500 4,500 Cost of Generatin Funds Church Events and Catering Church Shop. Fair Trade Stall Bank Ch8r8es Donation Box Fees 1.149 1,149 627 222 582 1,953 222 582 1.953 221 533 1.381 Governance Costs Independent Examination Costs Trustee Tralnln8 756 756 744 756 756 744 Sund Ex 409 409 2,667 2.667 Total 155,347 11,624 176305 194,293 Net Ih¢omln8 25.455 26.507 3,626 55.587 -14,723
FuThl M Fumls¥tth•¥•rtgfwr Net1rlnk R¢5our 459&3 2S.4SS 13n.628 26A07 612.925 1626 424517 2JNSYO -24,723 FvThJ Tr1o5fer -223,493 46.507 250JXO InvestrnentDr8wlJowrs -5D.tJo InstMent Futsjs RevaluaOr+ 2L776 3L440 53.216 73.678 Andofy•or fjK551 2A?617 at31.1124 Incèat.1I.l5 l>ebtDrs and Prepèym8nts We5rmlnlsteiln¥Estmwrt¥und HAAP Inh5tsnentLry cCiA1nvttt¥lFund (ash•tB8•k •ndln Hand l489 416,995 4,387 445.219 14Q5, n.157 2A95.709 1373,628 18.755 T11 A55tts 2A95.709 srwl E¥pendityreandAo4ntyincome 10.393 etAs5ets HARP illvestrx)t Loa O,tD) 5tephenJenklftS Fund JIDtwanc• Fuf 8,425 1126 12,925 RÈstrkteL¢Funds oe¥d0pntFWk11ChUrth Hallsatel IAa5.Cffj8 L4J5.068 1.3B,628 1,3Y3,621 Wesiryun5terlnve¥TrrntFuTrJ Gxral Resw¥es 166.995 44705 44&219 -5.2S6 2AZ6A16 spvIS TQeAsoLEQ O,esg IS S HEILA QRAOLÉI o?. 03.15
ST CLEMENTS CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1 Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been prepared in a¢cordanGe with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards. The financial 5taternents have been prepared under the historic costs convention except for the valuation of Properties. 2 Funds General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restriction regarding their use and are available for application for the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. The accounts include all transaGtions, assels and liabilities for which the PCC 1$ responsible in law. They do not in¢lude the a¢¢ounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body norlhose that are infomal gatherings of ¢hur¢h members. 3 Incoming Resources All income whether of voluntary or planned giving, investment income, legacies or caprtal is recognised only when received. Receipts are shown gross with any related costs shown as resources used. Income tax recoverable on covenanted and gift aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. 4 Resources Usod The dI0san quota for the year was £93,160 all of which has been fully paid during th8 year. 5 Fixed Assets Equipment pur¢hased for use in the church hall is Itten off as replacements arise. 6 Current Assets CCLA Investment fund and Westminster Wealth Management Funds are shown at Iheir market value at 315t Dember 2024.
Related Party Transactions The charity ha5 made the following related party transactions to it's trustees during the year. Roger Folley was paid remuneration of £5,428 for duties as the church organist. 10
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE PCC OF ST CLEMENTS CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA This report on the accounts ofthe PCC for the year ended 31st December 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 7 is in respect of an examinabon carried out under regulats'on 3 {C) ofthe Church Accounting Regulations 2006 arKJ $.43 {21 of the CharitÈes Act 1993. Respective Responslbllltles of the Trustees Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 4312) of the Charities Act 1193 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examinab'on is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act and in accordance with the terms of Regulalion 25 of the Church Accounting Regulation 2006., to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity CommisSOn under section 43inibl of the 1993 Act- and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner5 Report My examination was carried out in accordance with Ihe General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison ofthe accounts presented wlh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations frn you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenuy no opinion is given as to whether the account5 presenl a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independenl Examlners Statement In connection with ourexamination, no matter has come to our attenb"on'. Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with 5.41 of the Act= and to prepare accounts wth accord with the accountsng records and to cornply with requirements of the 1993 Act, as also contained in the Church Accounkn'ng Regulations 2006. Have not been met.. or to which in our opinion, attention should be draw on order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jon Clarf(e F.C.C.A CKS Accountancy Limrted 134911353 London Road Leigh-on-sea Essex SS9 2AB 4th April 2025