DEDHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FULL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS to 3 1st DECEMBER 2024
Dedham Parochial Church Council Rural Parish Missioners The Reverend Phillip Young The Vicarage High Street Dedham Essex The Reverend John Saxon The Rectory Wix Road Great Oakley Essex C07 6DE C012 5BJ Trustees (the following were Trustees during 2024) Mr Peter George Wilson (Churchwarden & Chairman) Mrs Sharon Sarson (Churchwarden) Mrs Lynne Christine Al-sad Mr John Warren Reed Mrs Gabriel Elizabeth Maud Watson Mrs Helen Jane Sims Mr Adrian Bernard Beckinsale (Co-opted 28.04.24) Mr Roger Berry (Co-opted 28.04.24) Bank Barclays Bank PIC 9 High Street Colchester, Essex C011DD Independent Examiner Philip Strangward Culver House East Lane Dedham C07 6BG Registered Charity number 1130860 Contents Page Financial Overview Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to Financial Statements Independent Examiner's Report 5-12 13
DEDHAM PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Mana ement: The PCC Finance Committee met on 5 occasions in 2024, and is composed of 5 members." John Reed (Chairman and Treasurer), Peter Wilson (Churchwarden), Adrian Beckingsale (PCC}, David Jewell, and Sara Marshall (Financial Administrator). The Dedham PCC holds Charity Commission registration No. 1130860, and the Annual Financial Accounts can be reviewed on both the Dedham Church and the Charity Commission websites. General Fund Income: The total amount received from all Planned Gift aided and Other Giving in 2024 was £89,100, a figure £600 below the £89,700 for 2023. Most sources of Giving rose on last year, but there was a fall in the unpredictable one-off donations, which had been strong in 2023. However, following the Pledge Day appeal, late in 2024, several new monthly donors signed up, which will help boost the 2025 income. All other General Fund Income of £42,234 came from fees, advertising, resources, fundraising and grants, 490 of which came from Parish Magazine advertising. This increase of £1,850 on the 2023 total of £40,384 came largely from the fundraising that was held in the year, including the Big Breakfast and the D-Day concert. The overall income from Giving and Other income for the year rose IOA to £131,334 compared to £130,084 in 2023. General Fund Ex enses." {ex-Parish Share) 2024 thankfully saw a slower rate of inflation than 2023 affecting Church overheads. However, the running expenses did rise on last year by 9.30/0 from £76,521 to £83,651 due to one key factor. Whilst 930A of these costs, including personnel, rose by just 3.2%, the cost of maintaining the Churchyard rose very sharply due to much needed contractor support, as well as emergency tree maintenance. The amount borne bythe General Fund in excess of the amount raised by the Churchyard Fund was £5,320 {2023 £639}, and this was the main reason why expenses were higher in 2024. Parish Share: The Parish Ask for the nine rural Parishes was agreed at a level that invited Dedham to pay £49,141 {2023-£46,622). It was pleasing that we were able to meet this increase of £2,519 in full. Reserves". The overall total funds held by the pcc at 315t December 2024 were £440,587, a decrease of £162,137 in the year. Unsurprisingly, the installation of the organ depleted the funds by £187,191, but all the other funds grew by £25,054. With the General Fund declining by £1,458, the growth largely came from the invested funds held by the CCLA which have been targeted more at earning income than growth in 2024. Their strategy has delivered investment growth gains of £5,899 and interest income of £13,706. To summarise. Church finances are continually dependent on increasing funds and holding st down costs, and l am satisfied that the funds at 31 December 2024 are sufficient to meet our current needs, and we will continue to monitor and safeguard them in the future. Finally, grateful thanks to all who gave financially, as well as time and efft)rt, and also a massive thanks to Sara Marshall and Katrina Ablett who continually work so hard at keeping our finances in such good shape. John Reed Treasurer
Dedham Parochial Church Council ststement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2024 Note Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowmènt Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Funds Incoming Resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generakn'ng funds Investment income Charitable activities Other incoming resources 21a} 21b} 2(cl 21d} 2{el 98,222 29,816 3,225 9,246 67,618 2,938 16.675 3,344 165,840 162,321 32,754 66,411 21.296 16,448 12,590 11,323 92 1,396 Total Incoming Resources 140,509 90,575 1,396 232,480 256.595 Resources used Cost of generating funds Fundraisingl Trading cost Charitable activities Governance costs other outgoing resources 31al 31bl 31¢) 31d} 2,031 137,261 700 180 2,031 2, 003 397,606 215, 738 700 600 180 320 260,095 250 Total Resources used 140,172 260,095 250 400,517 218,661 Net Incomingloutgoing Resources Befo transfers 337 169,520 1,146 168,037) 37,934 Transfers Transfers bebmeen funds Other recognised gainslllosses) Gainslllosses) on investment assets 11112 3.796 2,103 5,899 22,572 Net movement in funds 337 165,724) 3.249 162.428 Reconciliation of funds Total Funds brought fonvard 44,442 464,408 93,875 602,724 542,218 Total Funds carried forward 44,779 298,684 97,124 440,587 602,724
Dedham Parochial Church Council Balance Sheet As at: 31 December 2024 Total Notes 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Investments 264,606 258, 164 264,606 258, 164 Current Assets Debtors 29,034 20,810 Cash at bank and in hand 185,948 214,982 335, 170 355,980 Liabilities Creditors 39,001 11,420 Amounts falling due in one year Net current assets less current liabilities 175,981 344, 560 Totsl net assets less current liabilities 440,$87 602,724 Repr8S8nted by Unrestricted Funds General ReseNes 25,954 27,412 17,029 Designated Funds Total Unrestricted Funds 10 18,825 44,779 44,442 Restricted Funds 298,684 464,408 Endowment Funds 12 97,124 93,875 440,587 602,724
Dedham Parochial Church Council Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 Accountlng polices The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation o* 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. Funds Funds are defined as either unrestricted, designated, restricted and endowment {see notes 10- 12). Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the PCC (Parochial Church Council) that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. These include funds designated for a purpose by the PCC. The purpose of any restricted funds is noted in the financial statements. Incoming resources Voluntary Income and Capital Sources Collections are recognised when made. 1.2{a) Amounts re1vable under covenants are recognised only when honoured by the covenantor. Income tax recoverable on covenanted or gift aid donations is included when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its entitlement and the likely amount due. Fundraising event income is accounted for gross before expenses. Sales of items from the church resource centre are also accounted for gross. 1.21b) Other Ordinary Income Rental income from the letting of church premises is accounted for when earned. Parochial fees due to the PCC for weddings, funerals etc., are accounted for on an event by event basis. 1.21c) Income from Investments Dividends and interest are accounted for when due. 1.21dl Investment gains and Ioss88 Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December. Application of Resources Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid, or upon award. 1.31a)
Dedham Parochial Church Council Notes to the financlal statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 1.31bl Actlvities directly relating to the work of the church. The Diocesan Parish Share (quota) is accounted for when payable and any amount paid after 31 December is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Fixed Assets 1.4181 Consecrated land and buildings and movable church fumishings. Consecrated and beneficed propety is excluded from the financial statements by section 96(2){c) of the Charities Act 1993. No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and require a faculty for disposal Sin the PCC considers this to be an inalienable propety- All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings and movable church fumishings, whether Maintenan or improvement, is written off. 1.41bl Other land and buildings Expenditure on maintenance or improvement is written off as incurred. It is hereby noted that the church's assets include a shared overage on a par1 of land in Coles Oak Lane, Dedham {Land Registry title number EX814136}, the value has not been determined at the date of these accounts. 1.4Icl Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. A full year's depreciation is charged in the year of acquisition and no charge is made in the year of disposal. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off in the year in which the asset is acquired. 1.41dl Investments Investments are valued at market value at 31 December. 1.41el Current Assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less any provisions for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the Central Board of Finan or at the Bank.
Dedham Parochial Church Council Notes for tho Flnancial Statemonts- continugd For the Year ended 31 D9¢9mber 2024 Total Unr88ty1¢ts tunds De$lgnatsd fund8 Restricted funds Endowment fLFnds 2024 2023 2 Incoming rasources Incomlng Rtrsourc8s from Generatsd Funds 21a} Voluntary incom9 Planned Glvlng Direct Giving lo bank Gift Aid Envelopes One-off Donations Tax-recoverable Other Planned Giving Cash Offertories Giving through Red Safe Non-recurring Grant8 Recurring Grants Other funds generated Legacies Total Voluntary incom 45,903 5,739 1,250 14,907 290 17.232 3,781 3,490 4,002 45,903 6,019 8,300 16,823 290 19,953 3,781 55,769 8,502 47,667 4,509 280 7050 1,908 23,812 240 20,412 3.384 51.718 4,002 248 500 6,929 165 840 162,321 Other Givlng 120 2.601 othet Incomè 21gl 3181 1,000 51,279 4,500 500 96.594 67.618 21bl Activltles for generatlng funds Parish Magazine-. advertising Parish Magaane.. donations Fees.. concetts & healing Fundraising events & Appeals Income generated for Missions Income from Tower Tours Ouchy Barn income Activitie$ for generating funds 20,591 410 715 6,890 20.591 410 715 7,308 2,520 100 1,110 19,946 696 1,220 40,532 2,589 65 7,363 66,411 418 2,520 100 1,110 21cl Investment income Dividends Bank inleresl Duchy Field rent Total Invlment incom 857 1,680 5,079 11,596 1,238 158 7,174 14,072 50 6.792 9.606 658 50 708 21dl Charitablg actlvitiÈs Fees.. weddings & funerals Resource Cenlre.. sales Duchy Barn.. lettings Charitable activities 3,962 125 3,344 7,431 1,464 3,695 12.590 8,483 1,540 3.300 11,323 3,695 3,820 21•1 Other Incoming Rasour¢es Receipts offsel by Payments Other Incoming Resourcgs 92 92 Total Incomlng re8ourcos 131334 1396 232,480 256595 214 Collection$ for other charlties 2024 2023 During the year the church also collected for other ¢har¥ttes during services (£1,47118nd through mission fundraising 1£2,5201. Ardleigh 8ell Fund Children's Soaety E.A.C.H. Bea¢on House KoTban Feeding Faith St Helena Hospi(* Salvation Army Save the Children 200 750 263 863 863 1,863 55 In addffion, the general fund contributed £1000 to other causes. 1,293 1,840 20 998 Total from all sources
Dedham ParoGhial Church Council Notos forthe Flnancial Statemonts- contlnued For the Year eniled 31 December 2024 21gl Non-yecurring Grants 2024 2023 R¢e8iv¢d From Friends of Dedham Church (Bells project- 2024 & Organ Appea 20231 Dedham Ecdesiastical LectsIShIp Trust Listed Pla of Worship Grant Scheme IVAT granti Dedham Parish Coun1 Im8intenance granti NhOlaS Young Foundation (Duchy Bam maintenance) Energy Saving Trust Diocesan Mission Opportunith?s Fund FSJ Charities Ioroan Fund) Williams Church Music Trust IOrg8n Fund) Belstead Ganzonl Church Trust Iorgan Fundl Benefact Trust (Organ Fundl ON Fund (Organ Fund) Gadand Weston (Organ Fund) Duchy of Lancaster (Organ Fund) 1,339 3,485 17,478 3,000 37,933 1,500 1.000 855 10,(XIO 4, T50 I,ooo 2.000 10,000 3,998 Total non.UTng grants $6 769 51, 118 3 Resources Used Total Unr88tr1¢ted funds Dosignatsd funds Restrfcted funds Endowment funds 2024 2023 Aal Fundral$ing tradlng Cost of goods sold Fundraising events cost$ Mission Fundraising ¢oyts Du¢hy Barn Rent & counlar supplies Fundraising tradln9 ¢OSt 1,941 1,941 1,872 90 2,031 131 2.003 90 31bl Charltsble actlvltfjes Glvlng.. Overseas ml$sions UK missions Diocesan Parish Share P8rish Secretary.. Costs Fin8n¢ial adtnin.. costs Director of Musiclorganists Children & Families Worker Working expenses L(tum IGue$t Speakers Phonelintem81 Office Exptns&5 Co$t of actlvlU•8.. Par18h Mag£zine.' costs Resour Centre." Stock costs Insurance Training & missions Education & Junior Ghurch Other Vicarage costs Organ tnaintsin Children & famity worker exp8n8es Major Repairs (Bell project) Msintènanca Cleaning Security Services upk8ep Churchyard upkeep Ecochurch Utilities Major Captsl Works 840 1,680 49,141 9.500 9.254 5.316 5,698 2,358 88 343 3,317 12.309 457 8,ee3 2,000 928 250 125 863 1, 726 46,622 8.007 8.985 5,381 1,680 Parlsh Share.. P8ople'. 49,141 9,500 8,904 5.318 350 5.698 M188ioners'. 2,358 88 343 3,317 12.309 457 8,e83 1,000 158 371 169 256 2.TKI 11,973 t.287 8.354 2,379 Parl8h oifi¢e'. DPC: 1.000 770 250 2,708 229 132 125 771 771 1.606 ?,242 5.033 2,033 4,653 10.641 1.806 .¥9 5, 137 2.000 6, 145 5,320 5,033 2,033 3,739 6.821 282 5,556 914 3,820 700 244,818 6.256 0 244,818 2,841 629 451 2,105 6,709 TD.305 4. 142 565 448 1.710 3,726 250 397 606 215.738 Duchy Bam.. 2,841 829 451 2.105 Insurance Telephone Maint&nan¢e DepfftGiation.' fixed assots harltsble a¢tivltle8 Othor Exps.. 260 095 31cl Govèrnan¢e ¢vsts PCC governance costs.. 700 700 600 Govemance costs 700 700 600 31dl Other Outgoing Re8our¢vJ Financial Charges Payments ofFset by Re¢eipts Other Outgolng Resources 180 180 228 92 320 180 180 Total Resour¢es used 132 792 400,517 218 661
Dedham Parochial Church Council Notes for the Flnancial Ststements - continued For the Year ended 31 December 2024 3{e) Staff costs Three people were employed by the PCC during the year. Parish Secretary Director of Musi¢ Children & Families worker 2024 2023 9,500 5,316 5,696 8.007 5,381 The D.E.L.T. made recurring grants during 2024 of £4,002 towards the cost of the Parish $ecretsry, and £4,500 towards the Children and family worker, whiGh are shown as income in 2lal. Corrtractor costs The Church utilised six self employed contractors, during the year, to carry out financial administration, magazine editing, magazine advértising, caretaking, churchyard maintenance and Duchy Barn Cleaning. The ovérall cost in 2024 was £23.14512023 £19.795, 6 people). 3{fj Payments to PCC members One PCC member is paid for their work at Funerals and Weddings by the PCC, acting as agents, for the funeral directors and wedding couples. One PCC member was contracted during the year to carry out caretaking and cleaning dLtties. Members of the PCC reiVed Nil expenses in the course of their duties. 4 Tanglble a$8ets Equipmont 2024 2023 Brought forward Additions 8,356 8,356 8,356 8,356 Depreciation bld Depreciation charge 18,356} (8,356) 18,356) (8,356) Net Book Value Furnlturè & Fixtures Brought forward Additions 19,875 19,875 19,875 19,875 Depr¢iation b/fwd Depreciation charge 119,8751 (70, 149) (3,726) 119,8751 (19,875) Net Book Value Totsl Tangible assets 5 Investment Assets 2024 2023 CDBF 7,336.04 units Heath Fund COIF 1552.24 units Parochial Benefit Fund CDBF 757.86 units Churchyard Trust CDBF 878.33 units Tithe Chancel Trust CDBF 1,109.04 units Vicats 8970 Discrekn'onary Fund 169,629 165.833 31,500 30,804 17,524 17,131 20,309 19,326 25,644 25,070 Total Investment Fund 264,606 258, 764
Dedham Parochial Church Council Notes for the Financial Ststements - continued For the Year ended 31 December 2024 6 Debtors 2024 2023 Debtors Church Insuranee Pfepayment Legacy Tax lo be reclaimed Total Debtors 10,550 4,676 4,161 4,929 5,929 5, 792 20,810 13,808 29,034 7 Liabilities 2024 2023 Creditors 28,169 10,832 39,001 1,660 9, 760 11,420 Magazine advertising prepaid receipts for 2025 Total Croditors -ialysis of Funds Totsl Unrastrictgd Designated Restricted Endowment 2024 2023 Barclays Current CCLA Deposit Debtors 23,372 955 3,614 446 28,387 31.316 3,146 11,709 17,871 134,841 17,325 1,703 157,561 29,034 303,854 20,81Q Total Current Assets 38,227 18,826 155,780 2,149 214,982 355,980 9 Reserves Fund balan¢9 blfwd Invgstment gainsl Ilossesl Fund balance clfwd Incomlng Outgolng Transfers General Fund 27.412 131,334 1132,792) 25,954 10 Dgsignated Funds Fund balanco blfwd Investment galnsl losses Notes Fund balance clhvd Incoming Outgoing Transfers Music Fund Tower Fund Flower Fund Seasonal Frontals Duchy Barn Fund 326 11,636 366 2,073 2,628 17,029 33 1.440 635 212 6,855 9,175 359 13,076 87 (al Ibl {cl Idl (914) 2,286 3,017 18,825 {6,4661 17,3801 io
Dedham Parochial Church Council Notes to thg financial ststsments - continugd For the year ondod 31 Do¢ombgr 2024 Parts of the Parochial Fees received by the PCC are designated for music, flowers and for maintenance of the tower. The following are notes in respect of Designated Funds'.- la) Tower Fund receives the net income from Tower Tours, for expenditure on th6 fabric of the Church. {bl The Flower Fund has traditionally been generated from a facility fee for flowers at weddings. It is now available for flower arrangers lo use as part of their weekly displays. l¢} Seasonal Frontals Fund is initially for the replacement of the Trinity set of frontals. Duchy Bam Fund was merged with the Duchy Parochial Benefit fund in 2014 and is used for the income and running costs of the Duchy Barn. Idl li Restricted Funds Investment galnsl 10$8gS Fund balance blfwd Incoming Outgoing Transfers Resources Resources Fund balance cld Notes Missions Fund Organ Appeal Fund PCC Repairs & Maint. V. & C. Discretionary Churchyard Fund Fabric Fund Heath Fund Igl Munimenl Room Fund (h} Mission Opportunities Fund li} Junior Church (J.) Windows Fund Children & Families Worker {al {bl Icl Idl le} 2,520 12,5201 52,957 1240,1481 2,423 15,3691 751 11,000} 3,820 13,820} 5,969 6,409 31 216,581 29,020 8,578 29,390 26,074 8,329 20,292 178,863 306 10,000 769 26,261 189,068 337 10,000 16 4,265 4,945 3,796 17 4,265 11,413 {770) 16,468) Total Restricted Funds 464,409 90,575 260.095 3.796 298,684 (al Missions Fund in¢ome raised are the proceeds from specific fundraising events. During 2024, the Organ Appeal Fund attracted donations and grants of a further £15,776 bringing the total donor income to £304,679 by the end of June 2024, when the inGome fund wa5 Glosed. Installation by Nicholson & Co. took place between October and December, and their main contract concluded within the 2024 financial year, and 811 eligible VAT reclaimed through the LPWG Scheme. The remaining fvnd will stay open to complete some oulstanidng work, and to consider ongoing tuning and maintenance issues. Ib) Icl The Repairs and maintenan Fijnd has been charged with preliminary professional fees foi the Windows project. Vicar & Churchwardens Discretionary Fund was started w¢th a donation from an individual and was requested to be used to help people in need in the parish. The Churchyard Fund income is used for the ¢95ts of churchyard maintenance. The Fabric Fund is for repairs to the fabric of the church. Id) {el ifj 191 Heath FL¢nd money released from the Heath sale proceeds fund, to be used by the PCC for the benefit of the Church & Dedham Parish. Ihl Muniment Room Fund is for support of the valuable church arthives. li
Dedham Parochial Church Council Notes to the financial statements - continued For the yaar ended 31 December 2024 The Windows Fund, which includes masonry repairs, has begun the fundraising activity in late 2024 from donors and grantees. Contractors have been identified, but no financial commitment made at this stage. Claire Arculus was appointed Children and families Worker in June 2024, and a fund set LJP in 2024 that was SUPPOrted by a Grant from the DELT of £9,000 for the first year. Other donations have also helped to maintain this valuable work in the Parish. Ikl 12 Endowment Funds Investment gainsl (losses Fund balance blfwd Incomlng Resources Outgoing Resources Transfers Fund balance clfvid Note Vicars 1970 Disuelionary Fund lal Churchyaid Tnjsl Ibl Tithe Chancel Trust {cl Parochial Benefit Fund (Duchy Bam) Idl 26,614 17,131 19,326 30,804 854 12501 574 392 441 696 27,792 17,523 20.309 31,500 542 Total Restrl¢tsd Fund¥ 93,875 1.396 12SOI 2,103 97,124 lal VicaTS 1970 Discretlonary Fund relates lo a bequest in the late 1970s, The income from the fund may be used at the discretion of the Vicar or Churchwardens. Churchyard Trust relates to fttnds sel up by donalion, with the specific restriction of use of the income for Churchyard maintenan. The original Snveslmenl total was £1,40017 small trusts were amalgamated in 19961. Tithe Chancel Trust is a permanent endowment with capttal held under the Tf(he Act 193e. Income may be used for Maintenan work In the Chancel and for its insurance. The opening Capital amount was £218. Parochial Benefrt Fund is the Investments of the Paroehial Benefft Fund given lo the PCC to pay general operating costs of the Duchy Barn Community Centre. Ib) (¢1 Id} 13 Fegs Account Fund balance blhvd 01.01.24 752 Incoming Resources Outgolng Resources Fund balance clfwd 31.12.24 890 Wedding Fees Funerals & memorials other 4,573 13,168 120 13811 {4,0591 17.326} 11,1541 12,4801 17151 {5001 {3081 13001 15001 Oiocese pcc Minister Organist Ve¥ger Choir Gravedigger Slreatlling Bell ringers 752 17.861 117.723) 890 The fees account contains money pald by wedding couples, relatives of the deceased and funeral diiectors. The PCC acts as an agent, under the Charity Commission rules, to pass fees on lo all relevant parties. The onty money that ever belongs to the PCC is the PCC slalulory fees and additional fees (such as heating) the lotsl of which ale shown above. The PCC fees are shown in note 2{dl under 'Fees'.weddings & funerals.. there is an amount of £490 induded in the above figure (for heating costs) which is shown in note 2lbl under 'Fees.' concerts & heating, artil in addition fees donated of £260 (shown within cash offertories note 2{all. 12
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT for the financial ear ended 31st December 2024 Re ort to Dedham Parish Church- Parochial Church Council Charit Number: 1130860 pcc I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set on pages 3 to 12 of the Full Annual Accounts. Respective responsibilities of PCC and Examiner: The PCC is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) and that only an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act; and State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of the Independent ExamlneV5 Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustee5 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 111 which sives me reasonable cause to belleve that in, any fflaierlal respect. the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements ofthe 2011 Act. have not been met; or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name of Independent Financial Examiner.. Date: Philip Strangward 28 February 2025