+THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, WEST TARRING (In the Benefice of Maybridge and West Tarring)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDING 2023
Registered Charity No: 1130723
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Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s Church, West Tarring
Charity Number 1130723
End of Year Financial Statements
Year ending 31[st] December 2023
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SAINT ANDREW WEST TARRING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Registered Charity no. 1130723
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Contents | Page No. |
|---|---|
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Fund movements | 5 - 6 |
| Income | 7 |
| Expenditure | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 – 13 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 14 |
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds funds total funds |
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|---|---|
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Gains / losses on investment assets Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
26,369 3,013 3,544 — 32,927 72,129 46,158 --- — — 46,158 44,786 (81) 17,339 — — 17,257 21,637 32,154 21,548 5,026 — 58.729 58,634 3,253 3,075 9,143 — 15.471 37,935 |
| 107,853 44,975 17,713 — 170,542 235,122 348 60 --- — 408 1,156 124,127 56,276 61,796 — 242,199 214,938 936 -- --- — 936 900 |
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| 125,411 56,336 61,796 — 243,543 216,994 1,501 9,333 14,789 — 25,623 (45,333) |
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| (16,057) (2,028) (29,293) — (47,378) (27,205) --- --- --- — --- 10,000 --- --- --- — --- (10,000) |
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| (16,057) (2,028) (29,293) — (47,378) (27,025) |
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| 84,779 600,342 284,648 — 969,770 996,974 |
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| £68,721 £598,314 £255,355 — £922,391 £969,770 |
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Balance sheet
| Balance sheet | |
|---|---|
| Total funds Prior year funds |
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| Tangible Fixed assets Properties Investments Current assets Stocks and work in progress Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Represented by Unrestricted General fund Designated Belfry Old Palace Pat Baker Events Fund New Projects Fund Sunday Adventurers Tower Repairs Youth Work Projects Bookstall Capital Reserve Fund Church Repairs Rector's Discretionary Fund Livewire Minor improvements Music Fund Church Notice Board Restricted Church Maintenance Flowers Hymn Books Longmans Tombs & Windows Organ Repair Pilgrimages Funds of the church |
478,429 478,429 289,412 291,339 |
| 767,841 769,768 50 48 2,581 1,278 151,996 200,173 |
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| 154,627 201,498 77 1,496 |
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| 77 1,496 |
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| 154,550 200,002 |
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| 922,391 969,770 |
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| £922,391 £969,770 |
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| 68,721 84,779 2,123 2,123 27,185 24,603 30,173 26,694 130 130 219 219 1,000 --- 3,830 22,900 1,928 1,893 445,000 445,000 79,129 69,785 3,320 2,579 320 320 3,449 3,493 251 251 257 353 246,630 276,194 793 989 --- --- 2,492 2,492 5,109 5,109 332 (136) |
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| £922,391 £969,770 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 5[th] March 2024
Margaret Sturmey Church Warden
Paul Halstead Church Warden
Kathleen Shuttleworth: Hon Treasurer.
The notes on pages 6 - 10 form an integral part of these accounts.
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Fund movements
| Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Closing |
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|---|---|
| Belfry - Belfry Designated Sub-total for Belfry Books - Bookstall Designated Sub-total for Books CapReserve - Capital Reserve Fund Designated Sub-total for CapReserve ChMaint - Church Maintenance Restricted Sub-total for ChMaint ChRepairs - Church Repairs Designated Sub-total for ChRepairs Discr - Rector's Discretionary Fund Designated Sub-total for Discr Flowers - Flowers Restricted Sub-total for Flowers Hymns - Hymn Books Restricted Sub-total for Hymns Livewire - Livewire Designated Sub-total for Livewire Longmans - Longmans Tombs & Win Restricted Sub-total for Longmans MinImps - Minor improvements Designated Sub-total for MinImps Music - Music Fund Designated Sub-total for Music NoticeBd - Church Notice Board Designated Sub-total fo;r NoticeBd OPalace - Old Palace Designated Sub-total for OPalace OrganRep - Organ Repair Restricted Sub-total for OrganRep PBEvents - Pat Baker Events Fun Designated Sub-total for PBEvents |
2,123 — — — — 2,123 |
| 2,123 — — — — 2,123 1,892 144 109 ---- — 1,928 |
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| 1,892 --- — 1,892 445,000 — — — — 445,000 |
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| 445,000 — — — — 445,000 276,194 28,906 58,471 — 246,630 |
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| 276,194 28,906 58,471 — 246,630 69,785 9,344 --- — --- 79,129 |
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| 69,785 9,344 --- — --- 79,129 2,579 1,004 263 — --- 3,320 |
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| 2,579 1,004 263 — --- 3,320 989 3,009 3,205 — --- 793 |
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| 989 3,009 3,205 — --- 793 --- — --- — — --- |
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| --- — --- — — --- 320 — — — — 320 |
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| 320 — — — — 320 2,492 — — — — 2,492 |
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| 2,492 — — — — 2,492 3,493 — 44 — — 3,449 |
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| 3,493 — 44 — — 3,449 251 — — — — 251 |
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| 251 — — — — 251 353 — 96 — --- 257 |
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| 353 — 96 — --- 257 24,603 25,792 23,210 --- --- 27,185 |
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| 24,603 25,792 23,210 --- --- 27,185 5,108 — --- — --- 5,108 |
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| 5,108 — --- — --- 5,108 26,694 3,479 — — --- 30,173 |
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| 26,694 3,479 — — --- 30,173 |
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| Pilgrim - Pilgrimages Restricted Sub-total for Pilgrim Projects - New Projects Fund Designated Sub-total for Projects SAdventure - Sunday Adventurers Designated Sub-total for SAdventure TowerRep - Tower Repairs Designated Sub-total for TowerRep Youthwork - Youth Work Projects Designated Sub-total for Youthwork General - General fund Unrestricted Sub-total for General Grand total |
(135) 587 120 --- |
--- 332 |
|---|---|---|
| (135) 587 120 --- 130 — — — |
--- 332 — 130 |
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| 130 — — — 219 — — — |
— 130 — 219 |
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| 219 — — — --- 1,000 --- — |
— 219 --- 1,000 |
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| --- 1,000 --- — 22,900 13,545 32,614 --- |
--- 1,000 --- 3,830 |
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| 22,900 13,545 32,614 --- 84,779 109,354 125,411 --- |
--- 3,830 --- 68,721 |
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| 84,779 109.354 125,411 --- |
--- 68,721 |
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| £969,770 £196,165 £243,543 — |
--- £922,391 |
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Analysis of income and expenditure
| Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Giving through church boxes --- — — — --- --- Donations appeals etc 5,808 3,013 3,544 — 12,365 9,629 Legacies 20,111 — --- — 20,111 62,500 Other funds generated 450 — — — 450 --- Total 26,369 3,013 3,544 — 32,926 72,129 Income from charitable activities Gift Aid - Bank 5,130 — — — 5,130 6,135 Gift Aid - Envelopes 5,150 — — — 5,150 6,054 Parish Giving Scheme 15,614 — — — 15,614 15,850 Loose plate collections 3,197 — — — 3,197 923 Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 7,205 — — — 7,205 8,369 Fees for weddings and funerals 9,862 --- — — 9,862 7,455 Total 46,158 — — 46,158 44,786 Other trading activities Social Activities (inc Jubilee Fair) (81) 2,027 — — 1,946 4,284 Bookstall sales - fund raising — 144 — — 144 162 Church hall lettings - fund raising — 15,168 — — 15,168 17,191 Total (81) 17,339 — — 17,258 21,637 Investments Dividends 2,480 2,552 4,701 — 9,733 11,625 Bank and building society interest 4,889 — 325 — 5,214 604 Rent from lands or buildings 24,785 18,997 --- — 43.782 46,405 Total 32,154 21,549 5,026 — 58,729 58,634 Other income Recurring grants 1,618 --- — — 1,618 1,590 VAT Refund 300 8,556 — 8,856 11,554 Insurance claims — 2,074 — 2,074 23,380 Collected for gifts — — — 642 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme --- --- — — --- --- Miscellaneous Income 1,335 1,001 587 — 2,923 769 Total 3,253 3,075 9,143 — 15,471 37,935 |
Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Giving through church boxes --- — — — --- --- Donations appeals etc 5,808 3,013 3,544 — 12,365 9,629 Legacies 20,111 — --- — 20,111 62,500 Other funds generated 450 — — — 450 --- Total 26,369 3,013 3,544 — 32,926 72,129 Income from charitable activities Gift Aid - Bank 5,130 — — — 5,130 6,135 Gift Aid - Envelopes 5,150 — — — 5,150 6,054 Parish Giving Scheme 15,614 — — — 15,614 15,850 Loose plate collections 3,197 — — — 3,197 923 Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 7,205 — — — 7,205 8,369 Fees for weddings and funerals 9,862 --- — — 9,862 7,455 Total 46,158 — — 46,158 44,786 Other trading activities Social Activities (inc Jubilee Fair) (81) 2,027 — — 1,946 4,284 Bookstall sales - fund raising — 144 — — 144 162 Church hall lettings - fund raising — 15,168 — — 15,168 17,191 Total (81) 17,339 — — 17,258 21,637 Investments Dividends 2,480 2,552 4,701 — 9,733 11,625 Bank and building society interest 4,889 — 325 — 5,214 604 Rent from lands or buildings 24,785 18,997 --- — 43.782 46,405 Total 32,154 21,549 5,026 — 58,729 58,634 Other income Recurring grants 1,618 --- — — 1,618 1,590 VAT Refund 300 8,556 — 8,856 11,554 Insurance claims — 2,074 — 2,074 23,380 Collected for gifts — — — 642 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme --- --- — — --- --- Miscellaneous Income 1,335 1,001 587 — 2,923 769 Total 3,253 3,075 9,143 — 15,471 37,935 |
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| 26,369 3,013 3,544 — 32,926 72,129 5,130 — — — 5,130 6,135 5,150 — — — 5,150 6,054 15,614 — — — 15,614 15,850 3,197 — — — 3,197 923 7,205 — — — 7,205 8,369 9,862 --- — — 9,862 7,455 |
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| 46,158 — — 46,158 44,786 (81) 2,027 — — 1,946 4,284 — 144 — — 144 162 — 15,168 — — 15,168 17,191 |
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| (81) 17,339 — — 17,258 21,637 2,480 2,552 4,701 — 9,733 11,625 4,889 — 325 — 5,214 604 24,785 18,997 --- — 43.782 46,405 |
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| 32,154 21,549 5,026 — 58,729 58,634 1,618 --- — — 1,618 1,590 300 8,556 — 8,856 11,554 — 2,074 — 2,074 23,380 — — — 642 --- --- — — --- --- 1,335 1,001 587 — 2,923 769 |
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| 3,253 3,075 9,143 — 15,471 37,935 |
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| INCOME TOTAL | £107,853 £44,976 £17,713 — £170,542 £235,122 |
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EXPENDITURE
| EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Raising funds Costs of fetes & other events 348 Bookstall costs — Total 348 Expenditure on charitable activities Donations - Home mission 2,110 Clergy Costs 379 Clergy Fees 2,141 Ministry parish share etc 50,581 Salary of parish administrator 6,648 Working expenses of incumbent 165 Council tax --- Parsonage house expenses 931 Water rates - Rectory 35 Youth & Children's work --- Fees Due to Diocese 1,270 Church running - insurance 7,104 Church office - telephone 546 Organ / piano tuning 1,190 Organists, Choir & Music 6,995 Church maintenance 1,437 Cleaning 14 Upkeep of services 3,397 Social Activities 6,830 Upkeep of churchyard --- Administration 6,007 Printing 2,416 Church major repairs --- Church running - heating and lighting 5,404 Miscellaneous 29 Covid-19 costs --- Hall running - utilities & insurance --- Hall running - maintenance --- Hall running - cleaning — Hall running - miscellaneous — Hall running - Caretaker's salary — Other PCC property upkeep 17,361 Gifts 1,137 Total 124,127 |
Designated — 60 |
Restricted — — |
Total Endowment 2022 — 348 — 60 |
2023 1,077 78 |
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| 60 263 — — — — — — — — 29,660 --- — — — — 140 — — — --- 160 — — — — — 7028 9,476 976 96 5,524 2,955 — |
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — --- — 7,495 1,698 3,205 — — (510) --- 49,277 — 630 — — — — — — — — |
— 408 1,156 --- 2,373 687 — 379 464 — 2,141 2,330 — 50,581 50,000 — 6,648 6,678 — 165 813 — (7) — 931 244 — 35 210 — 29,660 26.991 — 1,270 706 — 7,104 5,871 — 546 437 — 1,190 2,211 — 6,995 8,184 — 9,072 33,294 — 1,712 --- — 6,602 6,390 — 6,830 1.533 — 15 — 5,657 4,640 — 2,416 1,271 — 49,277 24,264 — 5,404 4,761 — 659 1,760 — --- 26 — 7,028 6,370 — 9,476 7,379 — 976 1,102 — 96 133 — 5,524 5,048 — 20,316 10,442 — 1,137 691 |
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| 124,127 | 56,276 | 61,796 | — 242,199 214,938 |
Other expenditure
| Other expenditure | ||
|---|---|---|
| Governance costs/ examination fee Total |
936 — — — |
936 900 |
| 936 — — — |
936 900 |
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| EXPENDITURE TOTAL | £125,411 £56,336 £61,796 — |
£243,543 216,994 |
| GRAND TOTAL | £(17,558) £(11,361) £(44,083) — |
£(73,001) £18,128 |
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SAINT ANDREW WEST TARRING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Registered Charity no. 1130723
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting Policies
a) Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by the Charity SORP (FRS102) (effectiv January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b) Funds accounting
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted funds – general funds which can be used for any PCC ordinary purposes
Designated funds – monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restricted Funds – a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as balance on that fund.
c) Incoming resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Voluntary Income
Collections are recognised when received.
Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.
Income from investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
All other income
All other income is recognised when it is receivable.
Gains and losses on investments
Realised gains or losses are recognised when the investments are sold.
Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation on 31 December.
d) Resources used
Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
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SAINT ANDREW WEST TARRING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Registered Charity no. 1130723 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- e) Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s. 10(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
Movable church furnishings held by the Rector and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, 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 accounts.
All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £2000 is written off in the year it was incurred.
Properties are accounted for at cost or probate value at their date of acquisition.
Depreciation
No depreciation is provided on properties as it is the PCC’s policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets will be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made if there has been any permanent diminution in value.
Investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.
f) Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
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SAINT ANDREW WEST TARRING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Registered Charity no. 1130723
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. Tangible Fixed Assets
| At 31.12.23 | At 31.12.22 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Properties | ||
| Freehold House - 24 Upton Road – at probate value. | 180,000 | 180,000 |
| Freehold House - 17 Church Way – at probate value. | 130,000 | 130,000 |
| Leasehold Flat – 15 Ravenswood Court at cost. | 168,429 | 168,429 |
| £478,429 | £478,429 |
The Parochial Church Council also owns the freehold of the Old Palace and the adjacent school room in Glebe Road, West Tarring, but as it is anticipated that these properties would never be sold, revaluation to a theoretical market value would be pointless and costly, with no benefit to the charity nor to its beneficiaries. The PCC is of the opinion that its policy of no revaluation is right and properly derived from its ecclesiastical and pastoral responsibilities to its parishioners.
The occupation of the properties is as follows:
24 Upton Road (acquired by legacy and intended for occupation by a Curate when required) is let temporarily at open market rate.
17 Church Way (acquired by legacy in 2007 at probate value of £130,000 intended for occupation by a member of staff when required) is also let at open market rate.
The flat at 15 Ravenswood Court (acquisition cost in 2007 £168,249) was acquired for future possible occupation by a member of the staff when required. It is currently let temporarily at open market rate, and this income is being credited to the Youth Work Projects Fund in recognition of its specific charitable purpose.
The PCC considers that these properties are held to enable it to perform its long-term charitable ecclesiastical purposes, does not consider that they form part of a simple investment portfolio, nor are they held simply to generate income although this may be a short-term consequence of owning these assets.
The PCC also considers that the residual value of each property is at least equivalent to the net book value thereby justifying no depreciation.
3. Investments
| CBF Investment Funds: Market value 1 January Less sales at 31.12.22 valuation Appreciation (Depreciation) in value in year Market value 31 December |
2023 £ 291,339 26,814 264,525 24,887 £289,412 |
2022 £ 396,672 68,700 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
327,972 36,633 |
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£291,339 |
4. Capital Reserve Fund (Unrestricted)
Balance at 1[st ] January and 31[st] December £445,000 £445,000
5. Trust Funds
The Parochial Church Council receives grant income from a number of Trust Funds.
The Capital of these Trust Funds is not available to the Parochial Church Council. The market value of these Trust Funds at 31[st] December 2023 was £125,474 (2022 £116,532).
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SAINT ANDREW WEST TARRING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Registered Charity no. 1130723
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6 . One legacy of £20,111 was received during the year from the estate of the late Marjorie Smith.
7. Analysis of net assets by fund type.
| 7. Analysis of net assets by fund type. |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ Investment Properties 478,429 - 478,429 Investments as Fixed Assets 117,431 171,981 289,412 Current Assets 71,175 83,452 154,627 Current Liabilities --- ( 77) (77) £667,035 £255,356 £922,391 8. Debtors 2023 £ Income Tax Recoverable 2,000 Other Debtors 581 £2,581 9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2023 £ Accruals for utilities -- Wedding Deposits received in advance --- Other creditors 77 £77 10. Special and retiring collections |
2022 £ 478,429 291,339 201,498 (1,496) |
£969,770 2022 £ 750 527 £1,277 2022 £ 188 300 1,008 £1,496 |
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The special and retiring collections for particular purposes were as follows:
| Turning Tides (Worthing Churches Homeless Project) Blind Veterans Children’s Society British Red Cross Breast Cancer Research Sussex Historic Churches Trust DEC These collections are not included elsewhere in these accounts. Donations – Home Mission Family assistance & Warm Hub costs St Richard’s PCC Home Communion travel expenses Mothers Union |
2023 £ 167 175 119 --- --- 215 672 £1,348 2023 £ 263 2,000 110 --- £2,373 |
2022 £ 209 --- 253 123 93 645 1,589 |
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£2,912 |
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2022 £ 564 --- --- 122 £686 |
11. Donations – Home Mission
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SAINT ANDREW WEST TARRING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Registered Charity no. 1130723
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12. Employees
Until May 2023 the PCC employed five members of staff (one organist until Feb 23and another until May). They were paid a total remuneration of £38,451 with Employer’s National Insurance Contributions totalling £2,096 and Employer’s Pension Contributions £900. The Parish Administrator is a member of the PCC and received remuneration of £6,461 for the year together with pension contributions of £226. The Authorised Lay Minister and Parish Administrator, both trustees, were reimbursed travel expenses totalling £325.
13. Clergy costs
The incumbent (appointed in October) was supported by working expenses totalling £165. Council Tax and water rates were not initiated by the various authorities until 2024..
14. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions.
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Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s Church, West Tarring
Independent Examiner’s Report
To the Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s Church, West Tarring
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council of St. Andrew’s Church, West Tarring (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
John Pudduck FCCA The Martlet Partnership LLP Martlet House E1, Yeoman Gate Yeoman Way Worthing West Sussex BN13 3QZ
Dated: 5 May 2024
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+THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, WEST TARRING (In the Benefice of Maybridge and West Tarring)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 2023
Registered Charity No: 1130723
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Trustees’ Annual Report & Financial Report
CONTENTS PAGE
| PAGE NO | |
|---|---|
| Structure, Governance and Management of the Charity | 3 |
| Our Aims, Objectives and Purposes as a Charity | 4 |
| Trustees’ Report of the Year | 4 |
| Church Building and Fabric | 5 |
| Safeguarding | 5 |
| Financial Review | 6 |
| Appendix (Reports from PCC Organisations) | 7 |
| Financial Reports for 2023 please see separate document |
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Trustees’ Annual Report & Financial Report
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARITY
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011 (Registration Number: 1130723). Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956.
The Charity Trustees are members of the PCC. Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church representation rules and consists of certain ex-officio members (the Incumbent, (from 2 October 2023), Churchwardens and representatives on Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods) and eleven members of the congregation on the Church Electoral Roll (elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting) and appropriate co-opted members. Members of the congregation are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible.
Ex-officio Members:
Paul Halstead (Churchwarden) Vice Chairman Margaret Sturmey (Churchwarden)
Elected Members:
Carol Churchill Graham Hill Sophie Businge Jane Wells Caroline Birch Graham Fabes Liz McCarthy Raye Mills Stephen Stripp Co-opted during the year: Kathy Shuttleworth Leah Barrs
Deanery Synod:
Hazel Whittaker Frances Spencer
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Trustees’ Annual Report & Financial Report
OUR AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES AS A CHARITY
The primary objective of St Andrew’s PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Rector (and during vacancy the Churchwardens) in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. Volunteers play a significant part in all activities of the parish, especially in youth work, fund-raising and administration. Donations are made annually to local and national charities.
TRUSTEES’ REVIEW OF THE YEAR
(What we have achieved and how we have affected beneficiaries’ lives)
We were blessed with the total lifting of Covid restrictions in 2023. The Parish has continued to prove that the Church is the people within the congregation and not just the building itself, pulling together and supporting each other in a variety of ways.
Whilst in vacancy we were supported by several local retired Priests but primarily, Fr John Lyon, Fr Denis Bradshaw and Fr Zachary Allen along with others who we will be eternally grateful to.
The Churchwardens monthly newsletter continued until October when we welcomed Fr Steven and his weekly service sheet.
There were two coach trips this year to Salisbury and Rochester with its Christmas Market.
Tarring Market took a rest with an Open Day in early October with a very successful Teddy Bear zip wire event.
The Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham took place in August and not long after we had a smaller parish barbecue at the Old Palace.
After Will, our interim Director of Music left, Frances has maintained the choir and managed to find organists to keep our musical tradition alive.
All the Easter and Christmas services were well supported as well as the concerts by the local schools.
The Electoral Roll stands at 196. The PCC met in 2023 six times. The Standing Committee, which has full executive authority in between PCC Meetings, met and corresponded via e-mail.
The Church has continued to welcome and embrace the wider community for the occasional offices of Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.
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Sermon Skivers (the children supervised by our Youth and Family Worker and volunteers) continues during the 10am Sunday service and at other ad hoc occasions. The Children will learn about that day’s Gospel reading.
The Tuesday night Rosary group continues with new people not connected to St Andrew’s joining.
The Warm Welcome Hub changed after October half term to tea and cakes with access to our food bank, still held at the Old Palace with families referred by the local schools. Our Children and Families worker took the lead but was well supported by volunteers and generous donations and prayer by the congregation.
The Tuesday Warm Hub continues under various names but there is always a warm welcome, refreshments as well as our knitting group and fellowship being offered to the community.
CHURCH BUILDING AND FABRIC
The Church building continues to be in a relatively good state of repair. Routine maintenance tasks have been attended to and carried out as the need arose. This includes but is not limited to the constant need for the shingles being replaced on the spire due to storm and weather damage.
In January we were delighted to be selected by the Community Payback project for additional help around our Churchyard. The difference they made is immeasurable and we were sorry to lose them after 3 months of help, there was no cost to us apart from a weekly cake made by the Churchwardens.
SAFEGUARDING - report for the APCM 2024
The Parish has continued to follow Diocesan guidelines for safeguarding in the church.
Members of the PCC are all DBS checked as well as completing the basic and foundation training courses for safeguarding awareness. Other members of the congregation have also completed these courses if they have any dealings with young people or families. Those in leadership roles undertake further training.
All certificates are valid for three years so records are kept and reminders sent out to those who need to update their training.
Details of the Parish Safeguarding Policy, as reviewed annually by the PCC, are available on the Parish website.
Frances Spencer. Parish safeguarding officer
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The purpose of the PCC is to carry out its functions and activities for the charitable benefits of the parishioners and the wider community, and as a result the balance sheet is not presented to show the PCC's net worth as if the PCC is a business – the Charity Commission regularly reminds charities that they often fail to demonstrate public benefit.
The Statement of Financial Activities summarises the transactions detailed within the accounts. The parish benefits from Restricted Funds of £284,645 - these monies have arisen from donors who have specified particular uses for those funds - the diocese advises that restricted funds are not intended to be invested permanently but are to be spent within reasonable timescales. Significant and unavoidable expenditure to keep the building safe, warm and welcoming, is discussed and agreed by the PCC. The parish was fortunate to receive a legacy of £20,111. £8,856 VAT incurred on repairs were refunded by the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
2023 again saw considerable expenditure of £48,960 on the spire as a result of storm damage but no longer covered by insurance. Open Day, the Christmas Tree Festival and parishioners’ generous donations contributed almost £7,000 towards those costs. The remainder being met from funds bequeathed for that purpose.
Benefits from Designated and Restricted funds, together with that of parishioners’ regular giving, have enabled the church buildings to be open for services, various groups, and regular children’s activities. As can be seen in the notes to the accounts parishioners are, as ever, generous in donating to others in need, both locally, nationally, and internationally. In response to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis two Warm Hubs are being funded by the Rector’s Discretionary Fund and parishioners’ and community donations. One Hub is being held on a Tuesday morning in church with all welcome to come in and enjoy warmth, warm drinks and food together with social activities and, during the afternoon at the Old Palace. Families in need are identified by a local school together with the Youth Worker, again offering a Warm Hub providing drinks, a light meal and company.
The parish share offered to the diocese for 2024 is £71,445 with St Andrew’s contribution £65,445 and St. Richard’s £6,000. The diocese has thanked parishes for their pledges which have helped to defray reduction in parish clergy for the moment. The finances of the Church Council, monitored and kept under regular review, continue to remain in a sound state.
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CHURCHWARDENS REPORT 2023
Little did we know at the start of 2023 that we would still have 10 months before we welcomed our new Priest.
The rhythm of our weekly services continued supported by our regular retired Priests. Although Robert our organist left in February, we were thankful to Archdeacon Luke who helped find us Will as our Interim Director of Music. Unfortunately since Will left we have been without a permanent Director of Music, however Frances has kept the choir together and finds us a weekly organist.
In May we finally had an applicant for our new Benefice Rector position and an interview took place which thankfully enabled us to appoint Fr Steven Emerson who came to us from St Mary’s Shoreham. We had to wait until October before we were able to hold the Licensing service which was a wonderful occasion, supported by many local Priests, our MP and the local community.
We were blessed again in September for the sponsored Ride & Stride walk. This time ending in Steyning. 50% of the sponsorship comes back to the church the other 50% goes to the Sussex Historic Churches Trust.
We were overwhelmed by the generosity of the congregation with the amazing gifts to us following a very secret collection which we honestly had no idea was taking place. We used our hotel vouchers for a lovely trip to the Cotswolds in early Spring. The roses are flourishing; unfortunately the spirits and chocolates seemed to disappear very quickly.
BUILDINGS & FABRIC REPORT for 2023
Storms/Shingle damage
As in previous years, during the winter of 2022/23 storms and the passage of time caused shingles to be lost and displaced from the spire. Repairs were again carried out, although the loss adjuster refused to entertain any claim on the basis that the damage was ‘wear and tear’. The South elevation was completely re-shingled, with patch repairs to the SW and SE faces. Total cost (£48,960); paid for in 2 instalments in June and December.
Boiler Service
Our boiler service and gas safety certificate was carried out in March 2023, by our usual contractor Paine Manwaring at a cost of around £560. With one exception (see later) the boilers were trouble-free throughout the year.
The Rectory
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As is the churchwardens’ duty during interregnum, we carried out frequent checks at the Rectory and kept the grass cut during the summer.
Vandalism
In June 2023 we had an unfortunate incident where the two boiler flues were pulled off and thrown to the ground. This required complete replacement, at a cost of £2324, which (apart from £250 excess) was covered by insurance.
Sound System
We had some difficulties with the sound system and in July we engaged Keystone Audio to inspect and advise (the original installers are no longer in business). The system is basically still serviceable but they did provide us with a new lapel microphone to replace the one which had failed.
Alarm system
After some months of intermittent problems with the alarm it finally gave up in December and we ended the year without a working system. It is likely that the installation has effectively reached end of life, so decisions are needed about what sort of replacement we should go for.
Gas Smart Meter
In July we had our gas meter replaced with a smart meter by STR Metering. Unfortunately after installation the engineer could not restart the boilers and subsequent investigation by Paine Manwaring confirmed that the circuit boards in both boilers were somehow damaged. Despite several attempts STR would not accept responsibility for this and we had to foot the bill (£1946) ourselves.
Electrical work
Following the incident of vandalism with the boiler flues the police strongly recommended that we should install a security light to cover the area to the east of the church. An existing but non-functioning light was replaced with a PIR floodlight which should provide some deterrence. Fortunately the wiring was still intact.
The N door outside light failed and was replaced by Core Electrical (it is difficult to access).
The flower cupboard light also failed due, apparently, to water getting into the fitting. The only way this could have happened was via the ringing room.
The West door outside light needed repair and this was also carried out by Core Electrical.
The total cost for these works, over a period of several weeks, was £429.
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Tower Clock
The clock was serviced in January 2023 by Gillett & Johnston at a cost of £192 and continues to work very well.
Organ repair and tuning
January 2023 F H Browne attended in respect of some problems which had been reported at the end of 2022. Unfortunately they could not replicate the issue. Invoiced £198.
September and December 2023 - Tuning, as recommended at quarterly intervals by our contractors F H Browne (now Mander Organs). Cost £429 each time.
Floor polishing
We had the church floor polished in late September 2023 at a cost of £849. It had not been done for many years.
Paul Halstead April 2024
DEANERY SYNOD REPORT 2023
Tuesday 7[th] March 2023 at All Saints Findon Valley
The first part of the meeting of the Deanery Synod was led by Earl Collins who is the vicar of St John’s Hove. 2023 is the Year of the Old Testament, 2024 the Year of the New Testament and 2025 the Year of Faith which marks both 1700 years of the Council of Nicea and 950 years of Christian mission in the Diocese based in Chichester. Bishop Martin wants to nurture the evangelist in all of us and return to the Scriptures. Earl gave an illuminating talk relating some of the sayings in the New Testament to their origins in the Old Testament which was “the scriptures” often referred to in the New Testament. Following his talk we heard about the work of Turning Tides, the charity which works with homeless people throughout West Sussex but is Worthing based. Everyone who comes for help is an individual. They come from all walks of life with individual stories of loss. Change is possible and there are lots of examples of transformation. They would welcome more volunteers. Deacon Rachel Bennett followed that with an appeal of her own for prayer that more volunteers will come forward to join the chaplaincy team at Worthing Hospital and Karen Hill, Diocesan President of the Mothers Union, asked for more volunteers to provide cakes for the weekly gathering in the Sanctuary for Junior Doctors.
Wednesday 14[th] June at St Peter’s Church, Sompting
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The rural dean chaired the meeting and introduced Revd Rachel Bennett and Sophie Ramsden who had come to talk about Pastoral Ministry in the hospitals. Chaplaincy is: challenging, ever changing and “God laughing”-when he turns upside down all the things you had planned for the day. This is how Rachel summed up her role as lead chaplain. What never changes is the wonder and privilege of walking alongside patients, their families and friends in the difficult circumstances they find themselves in, as well as being there for staff too. Sophie is about to become and Authorised Lay Minister as she continues her role as hospital chaplain, and spoke passionately about her faith journey which led her to her present position. Rachel gave some examples of the scenarios which they may encounter in their role. A team of volunteers works with the chaplain, but the numbers have fallen since the pandemic and we gave some time to thinking about what qualities would be needed by a person considering this role. Rachel will happily meet with anyone who thinks this is something they could do. We were asked to take this message back to our parishes and keep the need for more volunteers in our prayers. The business part of the meeting followed and it was noted that several parishes are having difficulties finding a treasurer and ways of assisting them are being discussed. There is a vacancy for the new role of Deanery Development Officer; the synod is also looking for a new treasurer and a new secretary.
Thursday 19[th] October 2023 at St Stephen’s Church, Angola Road Broadwater
It began by introducing Revd Felix Smith as the new Rural Dean. Revd Helena Buque was thanked for her 6 years in that role. The first part of the evening was entitled “Open the Book” and was led by Steph Shepherd. She is a member of a team of volunteers who go into schools and read bible stories to children in a dramatic way with props to help capture the children’s attention and imagination. It is very successful in many local schools who have invited members of the “Open the Book” team in, and the children look forward to the sessions, which can be delivered in settings that suit each individual school. They are looking for more volunteers to join the team in this very valuable ministry. Her talk was followed by Revd Nancy Ford explaining the reorganisation of Christian Aid collections in the Worthing Deanery. Two new members of the clergy who have taken up posts in the Deanery were then asked to introduce themselves: Fr Ben (Lancing) and Fr Steven (West Tarring) Other business matters followed including the appointment of the Deanery Development Officer, a new role taken on by Heather who is based at St Peter’s Church Sompting. She will take on much of the admin connected to the Deanery and will be a point of contact for queries, reports , advice etc. liaising with Fr Felix or other clergy as appropriate.
In future there will be just 2 meetings a year of the Synod : the next one will be on 23[rd] May 2024
Frances Spencer
SAINT ANDREW’S FELLOWSHIP 2023 - 2024
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The Fellowship has continued to meet during the current session in the afternoon of the first and third Tuesdays each month. We meet in the church building and are indeed grateful to Father Steven and the PCC for enabling us to use the facilities there.
We are also grateful to our Chairman, Ros Bailey for all her hard work often carried out behind the scenes. Our thanks are also due to Raye Mills for having assumed the responsibilities as Treasurer. We are able to report that the issues stemming from the premature placement of our funds into dormancy during the pandemic have been resolved.
We have had outside speakers during the current session - notably from WADARS, Leprosy Mission and Guide Dogs which have been of great interest. It is gratifying, however, to report also that we have had talks and presentations from our own members, drawing upon varied experiences and expertise. The Christmas and Easter seasons have been marked by worship occasions devised and presented by Revd Nancy Ford and Father Steven respectively.
Membership of the Fellowship is open to all members of our congregation. The annual subscription is £7 per annum plus a further 50 pence per meeting. We also aim to support a different outside charity each year.
Finally we are always ready to welcome new members and guests. Our talks last in general no more than half an hour which leaves plenty of time afterwards for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.
John Hubbard (Hon. Secretary Saint Andrew’s Fellowship)
OLD PALACE REPORT
The Old Palace remained very busy throughout 2023 both with private renters and St Andrews Church activities. The Old Palace was in use to regular private renters during every weekday, on most days including evenings. At weekends there were numbers of one-off bookings including for baptisms and private parties. That trend has continued into 2024. Church activities continued during 2023 including the very well attended Mother and Toddlers Group, the Family Warm hub (on two periods during the year), Mothers Union, and Fellowship meetings and coffee mornings, and other church activities. This trend for church activities has been increasing during 2024 to date, with Lent Group meetings; Metamorphosis; Sunday School and the planned Tarring Market in June.
Overall income from Renters has remained consistent and with the rent increases introduced for 2024, this will mean a healthy income for the year. Additionally, the lease for JB Dance in the Old School house is currently under renewal which will result in an increased income.
Of course, expenditure during the year has increased, significantly in the case of Fuel,
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Council Services and Repairs and Maintenance. A new fuel contract from 2024 had to be agreed with EDF and although this was subject of intense negotiation, this will result in a significant increase over the year.
Work at the Old Palace during the year has included work on the drains; re-hanging of doors, a new electric water heater and the annual deep clean. As with any Listed building repairs do not come cheaply, and this was a factor in deciding on the necessary rent increase for 2024.
Finally, a vote of thanks to Linda, our Caretaker and to her husband Clive who assists with the mowing and gardening at the Old Palace, on whom we are dependent.
Graham E Hill - Manager
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 2023
Sermon Skivers continues to grow and thrive. The children do a variety of activities which have included making things for the Christmas tree festival, Mothering Sunday and decorations for the Easter tree.
Pilgrimage
The Children’s Pilgrimage 2023 was attended by 2 adults and 3 children and the Youth Pilgrimage 2023 was attended by 1 child from St Andrews. Both these pilgrimages we attend as part of the Chichester Diocese group. Lots of lively worship, fun, teaching, friendship and various craft activities was had by all.
Warm Hub
In November the Warm Hub started again at The Old Palace. This followed on from the success of last year. Families were identified by the local schools. We offered a drink, a snack, a listening ear, a safe and warm space and access to much needed food supplies.
It was wonderful to welcome back the families who came last year, as well as welcoming a few more families. It was lovely to see them all enjoying themselves.
Vicky made Christmas hampers for 2 of the local schools and all the families were extremely grateful. Thank you so much for all the support given, we are really grateful.
Christmas
Vicky organised a Christmas Tree Festival which was very successful. We had a variety of Christmas trees from church members and the local community as well as a chocolate tombola, refreshments and jams, marmalade and chutneys stall. The High street choir came and sang on Sunday. Thank you so much for all the support.
The Christingle service went well with 80 Christingles made and all those who attended took one home.
The Crib service was a great success with so many people attending. Various
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members of Sermon Skivers and the congregation carried the Nativity characters to the altar to make the Nativity scene.
Schools
We welcomed Thomas Becket year 1 classes to visit St Andrews. They all enjoyed looking around the church. Vicky gave a short talk to each class.
We were thrilled to have again to welcome Durrington High school, Oak Grove College and Palatine school who all come to St Andrews again for their Christmas Concert/ Service. They appreciated all those who gave up their time to help.
Baptisms
We had 24 baptisms during the year. Thank you so much to Mothers Union who very kindly gives each child the gift of a book.
It has been a busy, fun and exciting year. Thank you all so much for the support and help you give to the Children and Families. We pray that we will continue to reach out to families and welcome them to church. We look forward to 2024.
Vicky Townsend
Children’s and Families Worker
BABY & TODDLER GROUP 2023
We are very happy to report that our group continues to be very well supported with an average of 33 children attending weekly at the Old Palace.
The Team greet everyone warmly and we receive many positive comments about this. A listening ear is always there if needed. It is wonderful to have Vicky working with us in her role of Children and Families worker.
Our multi skilled Group of dedicated helpers care for everyone and offer fantastic support to both the children and their carers. We are so grateful for them for the positive impact they have. All the Team have completed both Safeguarding and First Aid training and we thank the PCC for supporting this.
Tea, coffee and snacks are offered and are really appreciated by those who attend.
We offer varied craft activities and are lucky to have some very skilled team members to provide these. We are fortunate to have a safe surface play area to use and offer outside play whenever possible. Our organised small group visits to Santa worked really well as numbers have grown too large to hold a Christmas Party. 58 children attended in total.
The happy faces of both the children and adults as they form new friendships make the whole team feel so happy and we love what we do. Both the adults and children join in with our singing sessions and have great fun together.
We also offer soup, pasta and jacket potato lunches plus cream teas in the summer organised by Jan and it is always really appreciated.
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Each child is sent an e card to celebrate their birthday and this serves to remind the families of our on-going care and commitment to them. They also receive a paper version if they attend on the Wednesday near their birthday.
As we show God’s love through our care for the families that attend we pray they will know God’s Blessing in their lives.
Ros Halstead Jan Grange Vicky Townsend (Co Leaders)
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
The Social Group have supported various events throughout the year, including the Parish Barbecue, Open Day and catering at externally organised events in Church.
Raye Mills - Secretary
MOTHERS UNION BRANCH 2023
I cannot believe just how quickly the year has passed and how busy we have been.
We have listened to some really interesting talks and enjoyed fun and fellowship over Afternoon Teas, Sandwich lunch and a meal out together.
MU has continued to support the Warm Hub for families from local schools. They really benefit from the support and care they are given all the Team involved. Church members have been really generous with donations of much needed food supplies. We were delighted to receive support from the Worthing Lions Charity to help fund our project.
There have been 23 Baptisms this year with each child receiving a book from MU as a gift.
We have been very happy to welcome a new member to our Branch this year and had a special Service to celebrate.
The Ministry of Cake at Worthing Hospital has continued and is very important to both the patients and staff who are very happy to have a visit from the team. We continue to provide much-needed emergency admission and memory bags for the childrens’ wards; these are very gratefully received.
It was such a blessing to have Rachel Bennett speak to us before she retired about her work as Chaplin at Worthing Hospital.
David Beazley also gave us a very thought-provoking talk about the work of the Leprosy Mission.
In July MU had a stall at Broadwater Carnival and the weather was not kind. Despite it all we sang in the rain and managed to raise £114 for our hospital projects.
Fr George gave us a really interesting insight into his work with the Blind Veterans and we hope to visit their new building when possible.
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On the 7[th] of October were thrilled to welcome our new Rector Fr Steven after an 18 month interregnum. We pray for God’s blessing on him and his ministry amongst us.
In December we held our Christmas Party with much fun and laughter. A group also took part in The Worthing Lions Christmas street collection.
Before the year ended we were so very sad to hear about the passing of two of our faithful Members. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families as they come to terms with their loss.
We thank God for the friendship and support that MU offers. As we move forward to another year on our Christian journey we are always very happy to welcome new members. Please do come along to our meetings and enjoy the fun and fellowship we share. May we always be guided by Jesus in everything we do.
Ros Halstead (Branch Contact)
CHOIR - Report for the APCM 2024 from the church choir
Following Robert Fitzgerald’s resignation in January we were fortunate to have Will Wallace with us as an interim Director of Music for 4 months.
During that time an advertisement was sent out seeking a candidate for a permanent position to which unfortunately there was no response.
Since Will left at the end of May we have had to rely on visiting organists to play for our main services which is not ideal. We had fortnightly choir practices, often with no accompanist and relied on the choir singing well known anthems and hymns. We have even had the occasional Sunday Service unaccompanied, but the choir have risen to these challenges.
Once Fr Steven was in post he advertised for a Director of Music but again, although there were one or two enquiries, no-one applied. The lead up to Christmas was challenging as Fr Steven introduced some new music and weekly choir practices resumed - some of the organists were able to take these. Fr Steven is very supportive of the choir and is doing his best to find an organist/ Director of Music to fill the position to provide continuity and choir training.
We are very grateful to all the organists who have come along to help out and we hope and pray that a solution may be found in the near future to provide stability for the choir, who have remained loyal in often difficult situations.
Frances Spencer
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Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s Church, West Tarring
Independent Examiner’s Report
To the Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s Church, West Tarring
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council of St. Andrew’s Church, West Tarring (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
John Pudduck FCCA The Martlet Partnership LLP Martlet House E1, Yeoman Gate Yeoman Way Worthing West Sussex BN13 3QZ
Dated: 5 May 2024
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