Trustees Annual Report and Financial Report The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiasttcal Parish of Wive15field St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield Church Lane, Wivelsfield RH17 7RD Registered Charity no. 1130751 For the year ended 31st December 2024 CONTENTS Page Trustees annual report Statement of f inancial activitie5 Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 19 Report of the independent examiner Website.. wivelsfieldchurch.org.uk Incumbent.. The Revd Christopher Powell The Vicarage, Church Lane, Wivelsfield RH17 7RD Independent Mr Geoffrey Porkins examiner: 15, Greenhill Park, Haywards Heath RH17 75W CAF Bank Limited Bankers.. 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4JQ LCLA Investment Management Limited SO Cheapside, London, EC2A 6DZ TRUSTEE5 ANNUAL REPORT
St Peter and St John the Baptist, Wivelsfield Trustees Annual Report for 2024 Our aims and purposes as a charity The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to participate in Church of England worship and to be part of our parish community. The PCC maintains an overview of all the activities of the church, and has adopted the following as its Mission Statement: Our aim is to be a lovingj prayerful and serving community committed io Jesus Chnsl and his Gospel and to the arlension of his work throughoul theparish and beyon(L Wiveslfield Parochlal Church Council {the PCCI has the responsibility of cooperating with the Incumbent, the Reverend Christopher Powell, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. A5 well as the Church itself, which is a Grade Il* Listed Building, the PCC is also responsible for maintaining the Church Hall. What we planned to do to achieve our charitable objectives When plannlng our activities for the year, our incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commisslon's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on 'charities for the advancement of religion,. The council has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, fully recognising its duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For 2024 we discussed and planned the following objectives and activities to fulfil our aims: Enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church Enabling as many people as possible tobecome part of our patish communlty Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing believers Maintaining an overview of worship throughout the parish Considering how services can involve the many groups that live within the parish Puttin8 faith into practice, through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament Offering worship and prayer, learning about the Gospel, in small group situations Assisting people from all walks of life to develop their knowledge of, and trust in, Jesus Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish Providing assistance to the poor and needy of the parish Maintaining and developing our link with St Matthew's. Aberdeen, Sierra Leone, sponsoring the secondary education of children In thelr community from both Christlan and Musllm backgrounds Reaching out to the unchurched Maintaining the fabric of the church building as a historic centre ar4d focus of life in the village. What we achieved and how we affected benef iciaries, live5 Worshlp & Chrlstlan Teaching Worship is at the heart of the life of Wivelsfield Parish Church-through which we develop our relationship with God, come together as a community, and grow in faith and knowledge- and we have been pleased to welcome new people to our community during the year. as well as saying some sad farewells. During 2024, services were focussed on the various books of the New Testament, and in 2025 our attention turns to the Nicene Creed as we Share in celebrating its formulation 1700 year5 ago. A large number of people enrich our worship, through their roles as readers, intercessors, servers, stewards and children's leaders, along with the sacristy team and flower arrangers whose careful preparations help our worship, and those who organise the refreshments afterwards,
building our fellowship. Thanks are due to them all, and in particular to the organisers of the various and essential rotas. During 2024 we decided due to falling numbers, regrettably to cease holding Evensong weekly, and a regular evening service is now held just once a month on the last Sunday. With some encouragement, we have been finding that the new pattern has resulted in larger congregations than had often been the case in the recent past, better for the singing and the sense of fellowship. Particular thanks are due to David White who shares leading these services Wlth me. Another change has been in the pattern of children's ministry, and we now focus on the all- age service on the first week of the month and Sunday School on the third Sunday. Special thanks to our children's team for their hard work and commitment to these Sundays, on other special occasions throughout the year, and for ensuring that children are made to feel welcome whichever services they come to. Children's ministry in the present environment is not easy, but is very important. Fo51owing the retirement of Jenny Billam at Easter 2024 after over 40 years of devoted service, we were pleased to welcome Cara Barseghian-Pascoe as our Director of Music after a short interregnum. Cara has settled in wonderfully to leading the weekly choir practices and directing the music most Sundays, challenging the choir with new and familiar music, both ancient and modern. and we are grateful for all the enthusiasm and experlence she brings to the role. The commitment and hard work of our choir members is greatly appreciated, and Wivelsfield continues to be known for the high standard of its music, valued by regulars and visitors alike. The Nine Lessons and Carols at Christmas was well-attended, with great appreciation of for the music provided by our choir and organist. Central to our music is our organlst, Roger Walklnton, who makes such an important contribution to our worship. Tribute mLSSt also be paid here to Geoff Martin, for his dedicated service to the church's music over very many years, and whose tenor voice is greatly missed following his death in early 2025. It is our aspiration to expand our music to include a children's choir, and workin8 towards this Cara has been leading singing during some of the Sunday School sessions, and we hope to reach out to the wider community to involve local children in muslc-making at the Church. Your prayers would be appreciated that opportunities can be found to develop this aspiration, to the benefit of both the church's music and the children's development. The average number of adults attending worship either in church or online was 78. There were 3 weddings and 6 baptisms, and 10 funeral services were conducted at the church or by the Vicar in a cemetery or crematorium, and 7 persons, ashes were buried in the churchyard. There was an average attendance of 4 children on Sundays across the whole year, and 3 children were prepared for receiving Holy Communion. In addition to the regular Sunday service5, families gathered to make decorations for the Christmas tree in December, and the Christingle and crib services at the church proved very popular. The Vicar was able to lead assemblies at Wivelsfield Primary School, and a team of church members continue to run the 'Social Club, at the school, which attracted a full complement of children for 8ames and falth-related stories. Children from the school also visited the Church as part of thelr RE studies. Holy Communion on Wednesdays mornings at 10.30am with refreshments following continued to be popular. and during the summer months these services were held in the churchyard when possible. Groups meet to pray daily and weekly, and a study group met regularly. Occasional service5 included one to which Friends of the Churchyard were invited and one at All Souls, tide, appreciated by the many people from far and wide who came to remember departed loved ones. Fellowshlp and Soclal Events Isolation and loneliness are realities of life for many people, and the Church conslders It very important to provide opportunities for Social contact and interaction. The church community continued to organise online quizzes, monthly Light Lunches, and a harvest celebration in the village hall. Once again we held a 'sausage sizzle, in the grounds of the church hall which proved popular with many local families. Our major Social and fundraising event was the Church Fete in June in the grounds of Great Ote Hall, which has come to be known as an enjoyable afternoon and was attended by many local people. We are very grateful to
Carola and Matthew Godman-lrvine for their generous hospitality for both events, and valuable support for the church in many ways throughout the year. The Church buildlngs and grounds The Church and grounds continue to provide valued places for calm and reflection, and the church has been open in daylight hours throughout the year, with comments in the vistors, book and donations made witnessing to the large number of visitors and their appreciation of the peaceful space. Repairs to the historic clock in the tower were carried out during the year, and at the same time an electrical winding mechanism was installed to end the need for volunteers to climb the tower twice a week to wind the clock. Members of the pubic contributed towards the cost of these repairs and improvements, with the remainder coming from PCC funds. The churchyard is valued as a place of reflection, in addition to its role as a burlal ground for local people, and also for the habitat it provides for many plant specles. Most of the maintenance costs were met by the Frlends of Wivelsfield Churchyard, along with a grant from Wivelsfield Parish Councll, with voluntary work partles by church members helping to ensure that the churchyard is well cared for. Having received silver Eco-church classification we continue to seek ways to make positive contributions to the natural environment in our care of the churchyard and by seeking to reducve the carbon footprint of our buildings, and to keep environmental considerations in focus at all our activities. The Church hallls well-used as an important community space, providing a base for many local groups and activities, and contributing to the church's income. We continue to develop the outdoor space behind the church hall, incorporating areas for wildlife. Servlng the local ¢ommunlty and the wlder world The Lunch Bunch group whlch supported local parents and toddlers on Thursday lunchtimes operated until the summer when the decision was made to cease, mainly due changing patterns of life and work meanln8 that only a Small number of families were able to come and benefit. Particular thanks are due to Shella Blair for leading thls group so well throughout its existence. We are open to other ways to serwe the local communlty In its place. Church members have contributed generously to appeals for the food bank run by Famlly Support Work for needy families in the area, and to a similar appeal for Chrlstmas gifts, and we are grateful to Anne Martin for co-ordinating these contributions at a time when they have been particularly needed, Church members have contlnued to support the education of children in our link parish of Aberdeen, Sierra Leone, and have maintained contact with the community there, also continuing to support financially some young people who have gone on to university study. Collections were also made in support of various charities during the year. Summary Wivelsfield Church has continued to serve the wider community in a variety of ways, inspired by the Christian faith which we are called to proclaim in word and deed with those around us and to pass on to future generations. Many members of the church community work hard and with great commitment, and we look forward to continuing to serve the community in the future. Flnanclal Revlew The majority of the parish's income comes from the voluntary giving of members of the parish, and we are very grateful for the generosity of so many people, which makes our work and activities possible. This is supplemented by wedding and funeral fees, collections at special services, fundraising events and the income from our Church Hall and Flat. Our regular income continued to be lower during 2024 due to the continuing cost of living increases impacting everyone's disposable income. Donations through pew envelopes have remained steady but cash collections have been particularly imparted. The PCC wishes to express their thanks to all who were able to make donation5 to sustain our church throughout the year. The card reader has boosted our total income by £1,884.29. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPOR T
The Fund raising events we were able to hold were successful in helping us cover the gap left by other income methods with many people contributing in innovative ways. We didn't quite make our fundraising budget figure. Our major event, enjoyed by many, was the Summer Fete held once again at Great Ote Hall. We are very grateful to Carola Godman Irving and her family for allowing us the use of their garden and swimming pool. Other events such as the Easter and Harvest Flower Festivals, Easter and Christmas Fayres, a Barn Dance, a recital and Vivace concert, and the produce table in church all helped towards a wonderful total of £11,363. The variety of events and fund fundraising ideas enabled many people to give towards the work of the parish whilst having an enjoyable time. Income from hiring the Church Hall contlnued to rise making a valuable contribution to our General Fund. Each Parish in Chichester Diocese is expected to endeavour to meet in full lin addition to its local expenditure) the costs of providing ministry for it, and a proportion of the central costs of the Diocese. These costs as they relate to our parish totalled £81.445 in 2024, and we were able to fully meet these costs. For 2025, the PCC has committed to pay the same amount. The PCC continues to exercise very tight control over the items of expenditure It can Influence In order to make good use of all the income we freely receive. Charitles In 2024 donations totalllng £148.10 were made to charities, made possible through collections at special services. In 2024 our regular income fell short of our expenditure so the PCC was not able to make any direct charitable donations. This money was distributed as follows Crawley Open House Children's Society 66.31 81.79 148.10 Donations were also made from our Restricted Lunch Fund to enable other Charities to provide a Chr15tmas Lunch as we were unable to provide one ourselves this year. Crawley Open House Uckfield Lunch Fund Hove Methodist Church iooo.00 500.00 500.00 2000.00 Also, a cream tea rasied £329.50 for AFIA funds and door-to-door collections raised £827.64 including Gift Aid for Christian Aid. Church Hall Of the original debt we had a single interest free loan outstanding on 31st December 2023 of £4,0 which was provided by a parishioner. During the year, a repayment of £2,000 was made leaving an outstanding balance of £2,000 on 31st December 2024. This loan is due for repayment in March 2025. Income from Legacies From time to time the PCC receives legacies, sometimes for expenditure on specified purposes defined by the donor. We aim to expend such money as soon as possible after receiving the legacy, depending on the specific objectives of the donor. During 2024 did not receive any legacies. A substantial part of the legacy from Brlan High was used to fund essential work to get the Church Clock working again. Martin Richards, legacy was used to repair the roof tower of the Church Hall and redecorate the outside paintwork. and Pauline White's legacy was used to treat the Church Tower for Woodworm. 3 NN LIAL FINANCIAI. REPOR T
Why we hold some money in reserve It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding property) which equates to at least three months. worth of our normal expenditure as contingency against unforeseen situations, This year's adjusted closing balance of £ 41745 meets this requirement. It is PCC policy to invest balance5 of funds with the CBF Church of England deposit fund and the CAF Gold Deposit Account. Structure, governance and management of the charity The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils {Power51 Measure 1956. During the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council: Ex Officio members Incumbent: The Revd Christopher Powell Chairman Church Wardens: Mrs Jane Hill Mr David Pidgeon Elected Members." Mr Davld White Reader Mr Andy Burch Mrs Lesley Wale Mrs Sue Welch Mrs Sue Neatherway Mrs Sam Mann Miss Charlotte Hill Secretary Treasurer Deonery Synod,. Mr Robert Wood Mrs Emma-jayne Adamson Membership of the PCC Is determlned under'the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex-officio members Ithe incumbent and churchwardensl and members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods and nine members of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI. Church Members are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible. This Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by The Revd. Christopher Powell, PCC Chairman F I NANCI AL RE POR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered chority number 1130751 Statement of Financial Activities The financial effect of our activities during the year can be 5ummarised as follows nrestricted Fund Restrirted Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2024 rotol Funds 2C123 Note Income and endowments Irom: Donatlons and legacies Charitable activities 74,513 14.273 88,785 6.016 32.940 107,071 6,119 28,177 Other trading activities 32,940 4,140 1 Investments 4,140 4,023 Other receipts Total InMme 117,609 14,273 131.882 145,390 Expendlture on., Raising funds Charltable activitie5 216 1 546 | 18,866 762 701 117,009 17,713 135.875 169,410 Other trading activities Other expenditure 17,713 4,111 Total expendlture 134,938. 19A12 i 154,351 174,222 Net Balns lor losses) on Investments Net Income or (net expendlturel 117.3291 15,1401 122.4691 128.832) Transfer5 between funds 140 1140) {01 117,1901 15,2791 122,4691 | (28.832) Other reco8nSsed 8alns/llosse51'. Gainslllosse51 on revaluation of fixed assets Other gainslllossesl Reconciliotlon of unds.. Net movement in funds 117.19011 15,27911 122.4691 | (28,8321 Total fut)ds brought forward 331,535 | 42,107 373,642 402,473 Total lunds Caled forward 314,345 36,828 351,173 373,641 REPOR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wiv.elsfield registered charity number 1130751 Balance Sheet Our financial position and summary of funds at the year end were Total Funds Totol Funds I 2024 2023 ., Note Intangible assets Tangible as5et5 Herita8e assets Endowed investments 275.207 275.276 | Total flxed assets 275,207 275,276 Stock5 Debtors 4,564 Investments Cash at bank and in hand 77,157 105,535 Total current assets 81,720 110,192 Sundry Creditor5 13,7541 (7,827) io Net current a55et5 Qr Illabllltlesl 77,966 102,365 rotal 4$sets less current Ilabllltles 353,173 377.642 (4,C1} ,' 11 Creditors.. Amounts fallln8 due after more than one year Provisions for liabilities Total nèt assets or Illabllltlesl 351,173 373.642 The funds of thè charlty: Endowment funds Restrieted income funds 36,828 42,107 13 Unrestricted funds 314.345 331.535 | Revaluation reserve Total unrestricted fund5 314,345 1 331,535 Total charlty funds 351,172 373,642 This Financial Report for the year ended 31st December 2024, including the notes following, was approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by The Revd. Christopher Powell, PCC Chairman: /) AN N UAL FI NANCIAL RE POR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered charity number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report l Accounting policies Basis of preparation The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current120161 Statement Of Recommended Practice, Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities, ISORP IFRS 1021. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic31 cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilitie5 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. Funds accounting Funds held by the PCC are.. Unre5trictedfunds- general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. De5ignatedfunds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects. Restrictedfvnds- al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest: bl 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 whlch they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund. Endowmentfunds - funds for which the capital must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, dependin8 on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment. The Chichester Diocese holds the Chancel Trust. Income and endowments All income and endowments, accounted for without deduction for any costs of receivability, are recognised when received. Donatlons and legacles Collections are recognised when received. Plonned giving receivoble. including numbered envelopes. pew envelopes, standing orders ond Parish giving Scheme, is recognised when received. Gift aid recOVed is recognised when the respective claim has been recognised by HMRC except donations via the Parish Givlng Scheme which is recognised on receipt. Grants ond legocies are recognised when the f unds are received. Charltable actlvitles Statutory fees for weddings and funerals are recognised when received. Other trading actlvltles Tradin8 activitles are where income is receivable in return for selling goods or providing services. Income from trading is recognised either.. a - when received, or b- in the case of tickets for an event in the year in which the event occurs, irrespective of date of receipt. Advance bookings are included in creditors until the event has taken place. Sales of magazines and study notes are recognised when received. Rents from property and Church Hall hire fees are recognised in accordance with the rental /hire agreements, when receipt Is probable. Investment income Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. FI NANCI.4L REPOR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered charity number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report All other income All other income is reco8nised in accordance with the above overall policy. Galns and10sses on Investments Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation at the end of the financial year for which the accounts are being prepared. Expenditure Expendlture Is recognlsed when there Is evidence of entitlement, payment is probable, and the amount can be measured reliablv. Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Church actNities The diocesan parish contrlbutlon is accounted for on an annual basis. reflecting the allocatlon set by our Deanery. Anv parish contribution unpaid at 31 December 15 provided for in these accounts as an operatlona5 (though not a legall liability and is shown as a credltor in the balance sheet. Flxed assets Tongiblefixed assets Consecrated and beneflced property of any kind Is excluded from the account5 by s.10121 of the Charlties Art 2011, Movabte church furnishing held by the Vlcar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and whSch requlre a faculty for disposal. are accounted as inalienable property unle55 consecrated, They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected but are not Included in the financial statement5. All expenditure on consecrated or beneflced buildings, the Church Hall and moveable furnlshin8s are written off in the year they were incurred. Depreciotion Depreciation is calculated to write down the c05t of tangible fixed as5et5, excluding freehold propertles. over thelr expected useful lives. Non-moveable furnishings installed in the vicara8e have also been capitalised and will be depreciated over their useful life. Offlce and audlo visual equipment and Vlcarage furnishin8s are depreciated at 25% on a reducing balance basis. Property The Church Hall Is classified as an unrestrlcted fixed a55et. The Church Hall has been valued by Plndars Professional & Consultancy Services Limited and revaluations are due to take place every 5 years and a revaluation was due for the year ended 31st December 2019. However the PCC resolved not to seek a revaluation at that time to avold the cost associated with obtaining a revaluation as property prices were not considered to have changed si8nificantly over the period since the last valuation, Investments Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. 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. Short-term dep051ts include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds. or at CAF Bank. ANNUAL F I NANCIAL REPOR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered chority number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report 2 Analysis of income and endowments Unrestrlrted Fund Restrlcted Fund Endowed Fund Totsl Funds 2024 Totol Funds 2023 | Alotes Planned giving (excl. tax refunds) Planned giving Ino tax refunds) Loose cash Collections 56.207 5,027 61,234 59,261 3,467 3.467 3,987 170 Summer fete sponsorshlp Other fund Raising Other Special appeals Gift Aid recoverabSe 755 755 550 553 1.103 5.552 132 6, 707 11.375 789 12,164 16.173 16 Legacies Grants 1,748 262 2,500 1 4.248 19.353 Chancel Trust 262 258 14 Donatlons and leBacles £74.513 £14.273 £88.785 £107.071 Fees for weddings & funerals 6,016 6,016 6,119 Charitable artlvlties £6,016 £6,016 £6.119 Stsmmer fete 4,408 6,170 4,408 6.170 3,538 7,977 Other Fund Ralslng Sales of the parish rna8azlne Rent from letting of Church Hall Flat Church Hall hlring fees Magazine advertisement fees Church History Guide sales JAM Events 12,849 9.484 12,849 9,484 11,172 5,430 30 30 60 Other tradln8 actlvltles £32.940 £32.940 £28,177 Bank & CBF deposit interest CBF investment fund dividend 4,140 4,140 4,023 Rent from letting of investment property Investments £4.140 É4.140 £4.023 Other receipts Total Income and endowments on all funds £117,609 £14,273 £131,882 £145,390 rl NANCIAL REPOR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wiv.elsfield registered charity number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report 3 Analysis of expenditure Unre#rlcted Fund Restrlrted | Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2024 Totol Funds 2023 Notes Special appeals costs Stewardship costs Grants Costs 546 546 216 | 216 216 Investment management costs other fundralsing cost5 Cost of ralsln8 funds £216 £546 £76Z £701 Charitable grants and donations Mi55ion & evangelism costs Dlocesan parish share 148 | 694 2.114 2,262 2,694 81,445 5,178 1,095 78.795 81445 Church ond Hall Insurance Clergy and other people's expenses Salaries and honoraria Intl Nl 4042 4,042 10,878 4.160 3,412 7,390 6,840 1,435 3,615 176 15 10787 91 4160 Upkeep of servSces Chuich running costs Children's Ministry Church maSntenance and repair Upkeep ol churchyard Mlscellaneous 979 979 2874 140 2,874 140 11128 6,185 8.477 17,312 8.477 49,518 11,379 425 478 478 Financing Bank charges Depreciat5on Governance 6S 60 69 92 Cost ol charltable a¢tivlile$ £117,009 £18.866 £135,875 £169,410 Summer fete and events, fund raising costs Church hall hiring costs Church hall runnlng costs 8,163 8,163 9,550 4.111 15 Church Hall Malntenance costs 9,550 Bible study notes Parish magazine costs Cost of other trading artivities £17.713 £17,713 £4,111 Total e¥pended on all funds £134.938 £19,412 £154.351 £174.222 121Page
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered charity number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report 4 Missionary and charltable glvlng: Total Funds 2024 Unrestrlrted Fund Restricted Fund Endowed Fund rotol Funds 2023 Notes Home: Christion Aid Diocese of Chichester FSW 115 Teor Fund St Peter & St Jomes Hosplce Cholley Heritage Dementio UK Mld Sussex Porkinson 5 Christmas Lunch 171 Mother's Union Children s Society Lybio Floods Middle-East Crlsls 82 35 772 115 Uckfield Christmos Lunch Hove Methodlst Church 500 500 500 Crowley Open House Overseas: 66 1,000 5ierm Leone 2,114 1114 4,141 Brltlsh Red Cross Austrolla Appeal 4,114 4,262 5.349 1 5 Staff costs Total Funds 2024 Unrestrlcted Restricted Fund Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2023 Notes Remuneratlon Woge5 und 5alories Employer sociol security Costs Employerpension costs 4,160 4,160 6,840 4.160 4,160 6,840 6 Payments to PCC members During the year ended 31st December 2024 one trustee was reimbursed for expenses relating to travel and phone costs amounting to £1394. The Rates (Council Tax) paid in respect of the Vicarage amounted to £4065 and water charges were £655. No PCC members received renumeration from the PCC during the year. I14 UAL FINANCIAL REPOR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wiv.elsfield registered chority number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report 7 Flxed Assets a Investments Unrestrirted Fund Re5trirted Fund Endowed Fund Toial Funds 2024 Notes Market value l January 2024 Disposals at carrying value Purchases at Cost Net gains and revaluation Market value 310erember 2023 b Tanglble flxed assets Freehold land and buildln Vlcarage VSdeo & Offlce Total flxed Fumlshln assets Notes Cost or valuatlon At I january 2024 Additions 275,000 | 1,700 1,055 277,755 Disposals Revaluatlon At 31 December 2024 275.OOQ 1,700 1,055 277.755 Char8e lor Impairment At I january 2024 Addition5 11,5301 19491 12,479) Disposals Revaluation 1431 1261 (69) At 31 December 2024 11,5721 1976) 12.548) Net book amounts At 31 December 2024 275.0Th) 128 275,207 At 31 December2023 275,LXi7 170 | The freehold land and buildings comprise the Church Hall. including Flat I, in Church Lane, Wivelsfield. The Church Hall is classified as an unrestricted fixed asset. The Church Hall has been valued by Pindars Professional & Consultancy Services Limited and revaluations are due to take place every 5 years and a revaluation wa5 due for the year ended 31st December 2019. However the PCC re501ved not to seek a revaluation at that time to avold the cost associated with obtaining a revaluation as property prices were not considered to have changed significantly over the period since the last valuation. 106 275,276 A NNUAL FI NANCSAL REPDR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered cht7rity number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report 8 Net assets by fund 8 Analysis of net assets by fund Unrestritted 5 Funds Restrlcted Fund Endowed j Total Funds Fund 2024 Totul Funds 2023 1 Notes Flxed assets for church use 275,207 275,207 275,276 Investment fixed a55ets Current assets (except cashl Cash at bank and on deposit Current liabilities 4.564 .6Jf7 40.329 | 13,75411 12,0001 £314,345 | 36.828 77,157 13,7541 12,0001 105,535 1 Long term liabilities IJ.OOOj | £36,828 £351,173 £373,642 9 Debtors Unre5trSrted Funds Restrlcted Fund Endowed Fund Tot•1 Funds 2024 Totol Funds i 20231 Ntstes Income tax recoverable 2,117 Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors 1,564 2.541 £4,564 £4.564 £4,657 10 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year Unrestrlrted | Restrl¢ted Funds Fund Endowed l Total Funds Fund 2024 TotGI Fund5 j 2023 1 Notes Deferred income 1.671 416 1 1,671 6,225 | 412 Accrua15 for utilitie5 and other costs 416 Other creditors 1,668 1,668 £3,754 E7,B2/ 11 Creditors; amounts falling due after more than one year Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Funds Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2024 Totol Fund5 2023 | Notes Oeferred income Accruals for utilities and other costs Archdeacon's loan Other creditors 2.(X)O £2,000
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered chority number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report 12 Prlor year Statom•nt of Financial Activiti08 comparative figures for this year Unrestrlcted l Restrlcted j Total Funds Fund 2023 Income and endowments from.. Donations and legacies Charit8ble activities 74.621 j 6,119 32,450 107,071 6.119 Other trading activlties Investment5 28,177 1 28.177 4.023 1 4.023 Other recelpts Total Income 112,940 1 32,450 145,390 Expendlture on: Raisin6 funds Charitable activities 216 701 131,200 | 38,210 169,410 Other trading actlvitles Other expenditure 4.111 Total expendlture Net 8ains lor losses) on Investments Net Income or (het expendlturel Transfers between funds 135.527 38.695 174.222 122,58611 176 16,2451 J_128,8311 11761 Other recoinlsed 8alnsl{lossesl: Gainslllossesl on revaluation of fixed assets Other 8ains/llossesl Reconciliation offunds.. Nel movement In funds 122,41011 16,4211 | 128,8311 402,47 Total funds brought forward 353.945 48,528 Total funds carrled forward 331,535 1 42,106 373,641 AN N UAL FI NANCIAI REPOR T
St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield registered charity number 1130751 Notes to the Financial Report 13 Statement of funds Explanation of funds EndowedAunds ore required by the donors to be invested and the income spent on specific objectlves We do not have any endowed funds. Restrirtedfunds ore not invested permonently but ore to be spent within reasonable time5coles UnrestrlrtedAunds ore not subject to any donor restrictions and con be spent os the PCC decides Summary of all funds Fund income and expenditure and final balances are as follows.. 8alantes Transfers. other 8aiTbS and 105ses Balances I b/fwd c/fwd l Jan 2024 Income Expendlture 31 Dec 2024 i Totsl of all endowed funds Frlends of Wivelsfield Church Yard 25,262 7.709 18,4771 12.0001 11,0141 12271 11,7161 13961 24,494 916 Christmas Lunch fund 2,916 2,314 1 2,219 3,320 4,236 948 Fabrlc fund Organ Fund Sierra Leone Main fund 100 100 2,092 Slerra Leone Travel fund Youth Club fund 3,841 948 Children's Ministry fund 267 553 11401 | Jenny ChoiT Fund 663 15461 1911 14,9441 116 570 4.319 1 124 479 Clock 625 Flowers 124 Total of all r•$trlrted lunds 42,107 14,273 119,4121 | 11401 | 36,828 General fund 269,919 10,069 12,802 20,214 9,550 115,721 | 1134,9381 21,770 1 12,05011 272,472 8,0201 12,802 13.172 | Fabric fund Joy Lawrence fund (Missionl B HiBh Legacy (Buildings) M Richards Legacv W Field Le8acy P White Legacy Hardship Fund Church Hall Loan Repayment Fund Other receipts (Chuch Room) 1.748 18,7901 19.5501 11,0001 880 1 880 ILK) 140 124011 140 1 Total of all unrestrirted lunds 331.534 117.609 | 1134.9381 314.345 Other receipts Tolal funds £373.641 £131,882 £1154.35111 £101 I £351,172
la) Routine expenditure was incurred on thaintaining the churchyard. A grant of £2,500 was received from Wivelsfield Parish Council. Ib) Donations have been made in respect of educational sponsorship to Shida Primary School. Additionallv, school fees were paid for the remaining primary school children and gifts were sent to those children leaving school this year. We sponsored University fees for one student and postage costs were incurred in respett of parcels sent to Sierra Leone containing various supplies, Booklets were sent to St Matthews at Easter and Christmas. Ic} The hall is regularly used for both church activities and a significant number of casual users from the local community with a broad range of activities taking place producing regular hire fee income. The flat has been let throughout the year. The hall costs were all met by income from renta15. All outstanding sums have been repaid with the exception of an Interest free loan made by a parishioner. The outstanding loan of £4,000 brought forward has been reduced through a repayment of £2,000 made during the year leaving an outstanding balance of £2,000 at the year end. This loan is due to be repaid in full durin8 2025. (dl The General Fund includes the value of the Church Hall (e) The Fabric Funds have been utilised in 2024. The restricted Fabric Fund is only available for repairs to the church and was used to cover the Quinquennial Inspection. The designated Fabric Fund may be used for repairs to the church and church hall and was used to complete the payment for Church Hall maintenance and redecoration. If} The church did not receive any legacies during 2024. The Martin Richards legacy was used for the Church H311 maintenance and redecoratlon undertaken this year. The Pauline White legacy was used to pay for the woodworm treatment In the bell tower. 14 Chancel Trust and income grant Following a review of the law the Chichester DBF decided in 2019 that the previous presentation of Chance Funds had been misunderstood and that a revision was required. Income received from Chancel trusts is not investment income, as the PCC does not own the trust fund nor its investments. Income from Chichester DBF 15 a Restricted charltable grant to relmburse the cost of insuring the Chancel, which previously has been paid by the PCC from General funds. In 2024 the grant amounted to £262,41 {2023 £258.40). The PCC decided to transfer the Restricted grant to General Fund to replenish that fund for the cost of Chance insurance. 15 Church and Hall Insurance We have a single insurance policy with Trinitas Insuance. 16 Gift Aid Received Glft Ald received figure contains and estimated £3000 expected Gift Aid to be claimed for this calendar year. IN N UAL F I NAN CIAL RE PO R T
Independent Examinerfs Report to the PCC of St Peter and St John the Baptist Church, Wivelsfield for the Year Ended 315t December, 2024 Respertive responslbllities of trustees and examiner The PCC is responsible for preparation of the annual reports. The PCC member5 consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 20111.the Charitle5 Ad'l and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directlons glven by the Charity Commlsslon {under section 145151(b} of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnerfs Statement My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination Include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It a150 include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation5 from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion Ss given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which 8ives me reasonable cause to believe that In, any materlal respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charlties Art,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records and comply with the accountlng requirements ofthe Charities Act have not been met: or to whlch, In my opinlon, attentlon should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Examlnerfs slgn Examlnerfs name Copitals.. GEOFFREY PERKINS IilosliE Relevant professlonal quallficatlon{s) or body if any.......-..................................................... Examinerfs address: 15, Greenhill Park, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH 17 7SW 41 N IJAL rl NANCIAL REPOR T 191 Page