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 re￿1vable 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 par￿1 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 Inv￿lment 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 LectsI￿ShIp Trust
Listed Pla￿ of Worship Grant Scheme IVAT granti
Dedham Parish Coun￿1 Im8intenance granti
N￿hOlaS 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.￿UT￿ng 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 re￿iVed 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 bl￿d
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
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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
cl￿d
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
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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)
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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.
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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