The Parochial Church Council of St Mary, Nantwich Registered Charity Number 1130903 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Aims and Purposes St Mary's PCC, in conjunction with the incumbent, is responsible for the whole mission of the church - through worship, teaching, nurture, social gatherings and special events, pastoral care, evangelism and ecumenical cooperation. The PCC also seeks to recognise gifts and skills in others, encouraging them to share in this mission. Objectlves and Actlvities Our mission in the parish is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC seeks to enable parishioners to live out their faith as part of our growing parish community and is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community. As stewards of the church's resources, the PCC seeks to fulfil this objective as efficiently and effectively as reasonably possible. en planning our activities for the year, the Rector and the PCC considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, and especially the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain and develop the fabric of our Grade 1 listed 14th century church. Staff Alongside Rev Dr Mark Hart (Rector), Rev Vanessa Layfield served as Assistant Priest until May, and Rev Dorothy Woods was licensed to serve as Assistant Priest in September. W8 also have a Youth and Children's Worker, Susie Phillips. We continue to be well supported by a dedicated team of lay leaders, retired ministers, and office staff, who assist in maintaining the ongoing ministry of St Mary's. Property A house in Stapeley, Nantwich, owned by St Mary's, either accommodates a curate or is let. St Mary's and All Saints churchyards continues to be maintained by Cheshire East and are closed to new burial plots. Achievements and Performance Worship and Prayer The Electoral Roll membership of 395 was reported at the Annual Parochial Church meeting in April 2024, a decrease of 6 from the total reported in 2023. A range of services is offered on a Sunday, during the week and over the course of the year. These activities gather our community together for different forms of worship and provide opportunities to invite others to join us. PCC St. Mary Nantwich Trustees, Report 2024 Page I
The usual timetable for public worship on Sunday is'.- 8am 9'.30am 10:45am 2.30pm 3pm 3pm 3.30pm 6pm 7.15pm Holy Communion All Age Worship Holy Communion Holy Baptism (191 & 3rd Sundays) Afternoon Prayer or Holy Communion (Richmond Village) Seniors, Lounge (2nd Sunday) Holy Baptism (1st & 3rd Sundays) Evensong Encounter (1 $1 & 3rd Sundays) The Sunday 9.30am and 10.45am seplices are normally live-streamed and available online. Particular thanks are due to the ministry team and technical staff who work so hard to ensure that services are made widely accessible. The average weekly attendance (October count) was 411 adults and 40 children. A total of 1789 people attend8d services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The occasional offices ministry continues to be a significant part of our outreach, with regular baptisms and weddings. During the year, there were a total of 54 Baptisms including 5 adults", 15 Confirmed, 26 Weddings; 52 Funerals in church,. 14 Funerals (crematorium or cemetery only). Pastoral Care and Outreach to the Local Communlty Nurture St Mary's seeks to nurture and encourage people of all ages in their Christian faith. The Baptism Team provides support for families both before and after a Baptism has taken place. Our Pastoral Visiting Team has been busy leading services in 9 local residential homes. We have a small number of Home Groups for adults as well as groups for young people across all age ranges. These groups aim to encourage members to grow in fellowship and their Christian faith. Volunteers All these activities, and more, are maintained by a wide range of volunteers to whom we are grateful for their valuable contributions as they live out their faith through practical action. There are also the Readers, retired clergy, and those who have served on the PCC or other committees and groups. Alison Phillips, our Director of Music, leads our well-respected choir which supports many of our regular and special services and leads our young choir "Sing @ St Mary's" In addition, there is a worship band and singers who support the 9..30 all age service. The church building is open for visitors Monday to Saturday from 9.'30am to 4".00pm with rota of stewards in attendance. This provides a place for quiet prayer and contemplation. PCC St. Mary Nantwich Trustees, Report 2024 Page 2
The Church Shop is open daily and sells books, cards, church guides and souvenirs. Volunteers enable us to carry out this valuable outreach work. Ecumenical Relationships and Outreach St Mary's works alongside its partner churches under the umbrella of the Churches Together in Nantwich (CTIN). The partner churches worship and collaborate together at a number of key points throughout the year. These normally include.. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Good Friday open-air witness, Nantwich Show, Nantwich Angels, and a Christmas Day lunch for those who would otherwise be on their own. Through CTIN, grants are also made available to young people undertaking significant humanitarian or evangelical work, usually overseas, in the fonn of Millennium Bursaries. Churches Together supports the Foodbank which continues to assist a significant number of struggling local individuals and families throughout the year. Our parish magazine along with the weekly news sheet are circulated by email as well as being available in printed form. Both publications are also available on the website www.stma snantwich.or .uk. The St Mary's Facebook page is regularly updated with useful Information as well as hosting videos of streamedlrecorded church services and worship song recordings. Our weekly email bulletin continues to prove very useful, sent to about 600 subscribers. The Visits Team Ministry We are pleased to welcome large numbers of visitors, tourists, and organised groups to the church as well as school parties both local and from further afield. We are a member of the Major Churches Network. Events The church is a much-appreciated venue for many additional events including a variety of concerts including those for Concordia, Nantwich Choral Society, Nantwich Singers, and the Nantwich Words & Music Festival as well as lunchtime concerts through the summer. New in 2024 were candlelight concerts, and the church was used for Soundbaths and other occasional concerts. In 2024 the Christmas Tree Festival in collaboration with St Luke's Hospice was held for the second time, with increased SUCss. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Christmas Fairs were held, raising significant funds. Monthly Saturday St Mary's Breakfasts continued. Children s and Young People's Work St Mary's is very active in youth and children's work, from babes in arms to young adults, in a variety of settings. There are various children's groups meeting during the 9.30am service on Sunday mornings. Friday Nite Live is a lively, friendly group for young people in Year 7 and upwards that meets weekly We also host many of the local primary schools for special events before Easter and Christmas. A children's singing group meets on Tuesday evenings. Mission Support Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. St Mary's Mission Support PCC St. Mary Nantwich Trustees, Report 2024 Page 3
Group with the approval of the PCC channelled £6000 to different charities - local, national and intemational. We continued in our commitment to support two Kenyan students in their schooling and made additional donations to other charities. Church Missionary Society (CMS), A Rocha UK, the Boaz Trust, Crewe Community Support Project, and The Railway Children Financial Review The finances of the Church remain diff icult due principally to the ongoing Restoration of the North and East elevations being currently underfunded. The Church spent £213,449 on the restoration in the year but can only cover about half the total £809,000 cost. Further fundraising and grant applications are in progress. Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £251 ,829. Restricted income of £88,657 was also received and is detailed in the Financial Statements. Planned giving, largely through standing orders, decreased by £1,138 (1 % ) and loose plate at £15,327 was similar to 2023, as was contactless giving. £243,407 was spent to provide the Christian ministry from St Mary's Church, including the contribution to the Diocesan of "parish share" which increased by £3,587 (50A) in the year and provides the stipend and housing for the clergy The restrict8d income of £88,567, apart from a bequest and donations was principally £54,499 provided by the Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust towards the restoration. Restricted expenditur8 at £186,389 was principally for the restoration work on the North and East Elevations (£178,372). The net result for the year was an excess of income over expenditure of £2,348 (unrestricted) and an excess of expenditure over income of £91,658 (restricted), making £89,310 total deficit. After adding the balances brought forward at the beginning of the year, the balances carried forward as at 31 st December 2024 were £57,734 unrestricted (including General Fund) and £284,200 restricted. Reserves policy In 2024 it continued to be PCC policy to maintain a balance in unrestricted funds (rf possible) of an amount equal to three months unrestricted expenditure. This amounts to approximately £60,000. The balance of £57,734 held on unrestricted funds almost achieves this target. The balance of £284,200 in restricted funds is retained for the purposes described in the Financial Statement, for each fund. As at 31 December 2023 it was noted, the Restoration and Development Fund had ring fenced £116,272 for the restoration work of which £28,877 was spent in that year. The remaining ring fenced amount was spent on the restoration during the year. Structure, Governance and Management The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity. The appointment of PCC members was govemed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules 2015 and since registration in July 2009 with the Charity Commissioners. PCC members are also Trustees. PCC St. Mary Nantwich Trustees, Report 2024 Page 4
At the end of the year, the number of elected lay members of the PCC was10. There were also 4 elected Deanery Synod representatives, and one elected representative from each of the General and Diocesan Synods. These, together with the ex-officio members, the Incumbent (Rev Dr Mark Hart), the Associate Priest (Revd Dorothy Woods), Pastoral Worker (Mrs Mary Harris) the 2 Churchwardens, made a total membership of 21 at the end of 2024. There were 7 full Council meetings during the year, including the short meeting immediately following the APCM and some business conducted by email. The incumbent together with the two churchwardens and three members of the PCC formed th8 Standing Committee which met between PCC meetings. The PCC monitored the work of various groups, receiving reports from the Mission Support Group, Youth & Children Steering Group, Eco Church Group, Outreach Group, Deanery Synod and Churches Together in Nantwich. PCC received regular reports on the finances of the church and decided how the funds should be spent. St. Mary's Church takes the responsibilities of safeguarding very seriously. The PCC has adopted National Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance, issued by the Church of England, including 'Promoting a Safer Church, and the 'Parish Handbook,. The Parish Handbook is carefully referenced to support the day-to-day work of the parish in relation to safeguarding. St. Mary's Parish Policy is reviewed and signed annually. We have a Parish Safeguarding Off icer, covering activities for children and for vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is reported on at every PCC meeting, with Parish Safeguarding meetings being held monthly. Safeguarding reporting has been maintained as required. Admlnlstratlve information This report is in respect of the Parochial Church Council of St Mary Nantwich in the Diocese of Chester. The correspondence address is St Mary's PCC, The Parish Office, Church Walk, Nantwich, CW5 5RQ The Registered Charity Number is 1130903 PCC members who have served at any time from 1 January 2022 until the date this report was approved are.. Incumbent.. Curate.. Associate Priest Pastoral Worker: Churchwardens.. Paul O'Brien Jan Allotey (General Synod representative) Gill Appleton (Deanery Synod representative) Wendy Beastall Anna Burton Ernie Charlton The Reverend Dr Mark Hart The Reverend Vaneesa Layfield (until 12 May 2024) The Reverend Dorothy Woods (from 8 September 2024) Mary Harris Phil Boxhall PCC St. Mary Nantwich Trustees, Report 2024 Pa8e 5
Belinda Coghlan (Safeguarding Officer) Bryan Coghlan (Diocesan Synod representative, PCC Vice Chair) Emma Kennedy Linda Lewis Steve Lockett (Deanery Synod representative and Treasurer) Beth Roberts (Secretary) Helen Shorrock Rob Sivocha Pat Stalker (Deanery Synod representative) Janet Thompson Jan Virr Approved by the PCC in April 2025 and signed on their behalf by Rev Dr Mark Hart (PCC Chairman) PCC St. Mary Nantwich Trustees, Report 2024 Page 6
The Parochial Church Council of St Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ended 31•1 December 2024 Charity number 1130903 Incumbent: The Rector is Rev. Dr. Mark Hart Independent Examiner Mrs Sarah K. Phipps. 9,Dysart Buildings, Nantwich, Cheshire. CW5 5DW.
The Parochial Church Council of St Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024 INDEX Page Independent Examlne¢8 Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 5t010.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees The ParDchial Church Council of St Mary, NantrNith Cheshire On accounts for the year ended 3151 December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1130903 Set out on pages 03to10 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trusv,) for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chariti8s Act 2011 ("the ACV,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent The charity's gross incorne exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examinerfs statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Chter I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charitl8S (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 151041202S Name: Sarah K. Phipps Relevant professional qualification(s) or body {if any): CkithrEd ef (CiffiA) Address: 9, Dysart Buildings, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DW IER Oct 2018
Page 3. The Parochial Church Council of St. Mary, Nantwlch, Cheshire. Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles for the year ended 31st December 2024 Incomlng Resources Unrestrlcted Re8trlciéd Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note 2a Voluntary Incorne 166,142 71,169 237.311 197,262 Funds Generation 2b 21,926 6,825 28.751 22,357 Investments 2c 505 8,786 9,291 8, 646 Church Actlvities 2d 46.100 1.840 47,940 36, 220 Speclal Collections 2e Other Income 2f 17,156 37 17,193 20,611 Total Incomlng Resources 251,829 88,657 285 096 Resources Expended Grants 3a 8,400 1,552 9,952 6, 064 Church Activities 3b 130,888 184,748 315,638 183, 799 Admlnlstratlon 3c 104,119 89 104,208 93,816 Total Resources Expended 243,407 186,389 429 796 283,679 Net Incomlng Ioutgolng) Resources 8,422 197,7321 (89,3101 1.417 Transfers beton Funds 11 16,074) 6,074 Net Movèment ol Funds 2.348 191.658) 189.3101 1,417 Balance brought forward at 1st January 2024 55,386 375,858 431.244 429,827 Balance carrled forward al 31st December 2024 57,734 284,200 341,934 431,244
Page 4 The Parochial Church Council of St. Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024 Note 2024 2023 Flxed Assèts Fixed Assets 1b 207,000 207,000 Investment Assets Current Assets stock 2,272 3. 108 stone for New Shop Floor 2,520 2,520 Debtors and Prepayments 13,755 10,627 Bank Accounts 218,883 317,537 Cash in Hand 155 Totsl Assels 444,616 540,947 Llabllltles: Amounts lalllng due wlthln one year Credltors and Accruals 9,352 14,649 Llabllltles: Amounts falllng due after one year Mortgage on the Curate's House 10 93,330 95,054 Total Llabllltle5 102.682 109,703 Total Net Assets 341,934 431,244 Funds Restricted. 11 284,200 375,858 Unrestricted 12 57,734 55,386 Total Funds 341,934 431,244 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on and signed on its behalf by.. . 2025 Rev. Dr. Mark Hart. Rector of Nantwich Mr. Steve Lockett PCC Treasurer
Page O. The Parochial Church Council of St. Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. Noles to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 st December 2024 1.Accounting Policies la. The financial stst8ments have been prepared in accordance WFth Ihe Charities Act 20118nd Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and Charities Statement of Recommended Praclice(SORP 200S). As in previous years the PCC accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis. This means that the cost of goods and services ts accounted for in the year they were supplied even if payment was not made until the following year. 1 b. We are required to produce a balance sheet which includes the value of fv8d assets, any assets that are considered to have a Ilmited useful life will be depreciated. It Is not consldered necessary to depreciate any fixed assets this year. Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts under the Charities Act 2011. The purchase of nearly all other assets have, in the past effectlvely been wrltten off in the year of purchase. The exceptlon is the Curates House which is valued at cost. 2. Incoming Resources Unr•itrlct•d R•itrl¢t•d Fund• Fund• Totsl 2024 Total 2023 Voluntary In¢om• Stgwardship Grft Aid Lo)se Pht• Church Box IC•8h & Cardl Grarrta - Nanlwch Town Council Nanhwch Parish Church Pregervation Apwl Trust 103,021 24,970 15,327 14,031 103,021 24.970 15,327 21,501 104,159 26,705 15,533 22,083 7.470 54.499 54,499 Bequests Grfts and Donakn• TOTAL Fundi G•n•r•tlon Church Magazine Vlbitors Contro Inem bbfore int•r••t Fair• and Fundraiwng Ev•nt• TOTAL 19.488 9. 894 197.262 9993 237,312 166,142 71,189 2b 2,212 2.212 6,825 2,366 6,654 6,825 22,3J7 Investments DNidonds and Intsro•t TOTAL Church A¢tlvlll•s PCC Fo•s V•rger 8 Orqanist Fe•$ Plfjco of Wg1¢¢)m• Mum8 &Tots Fbr$- Contribution8 and Don•tions Lunchtime Concerts TOTAL Sp•clal Coll•ctlon• Mission TOTAL 2¢ 8,786 9,291 8.646 8.a4 500 2d 24,828 14,270 24,828 14.270 19,247 10.065 567 720 1.055 1,150 1,150 6162 46,100 36.220 2• Rauging Trust Grant Church Hire Curatos Hou80 Rental Inccffig Sundrie8 TOTAL 5.705 10,177 2,845 8,538 10,177 37 37 17.158 17,192 Total Incomlnq R•sourcas 251,829 88,657 285,098
Page 6. The Parochial Church Council of St. Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. Notes to the Financial Statement• for the year ended 31st December 2024 3.Resources Expended Unrestrlcted Re8tflcted Fund• Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 3a Grant8 to.... Mission.. from PCC Churches together in Nanfvlich Nan1th Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust TOTAL 3b Church Actlvltl•• Parish Share Clergy Expens6S Council Tax GaslElectricity Insurance Telephone General Maintenance Flowers & Associated Costs Visitor Centre Expenditure 8,000 400 8,000 400 2. 064 8,400 1,552 9.952 75,344 3,520 5.445 15,602 11,564 1,272 7,859 75.344 3,520 5,445 15,602 11.564 1.272 7,659 499 3,089 71. 757 3. 773 28,418 11,2 872 12,852 1,119 4,236 499 3,089 on trading on development 213,449 35 077 Restoration Work on Church Less. Listed Place of Worship Grants Development Work in Church Choir and Music Expenses Children's Work Mums &Tols Lunchtime Concert Expenses Bread, Wine and Candles Servers Expenses Training TOTAL 3¢ Admlnlstratlon Lay Employees F@8s Organist & Verger PrintinglPostagelStationery Church Offic8 Renl Contribution to Church House running costs Curates House - Mortgage Interest Insuran¢e Repairs 178,372 1,729 178,372 1,729 1,311 1.148 1.080 5,372 2,851 27.877 4,419 1,321 682 1,311 1,148 1,060 5,372 2,651 2.865 2.112 285 183,798 130,888 184,748 315,838 82.532 14.270 2,633 6,970 3,830 5,261 410 1.012 527 2,554 2,005 62,532 14.270 2.833 8.970 3,830 5,261 410 1,012 527 2.554 2.005 57,879 10,065 1,665 6.960 3.840 4,507 390 36 631 3,989 2.122 1. 732 93.816 Bank Charges Copier Magazine Printing and Editing Sundries TOTAL 89 89 104.119 104,209 Total Re•ource8 Expended 243,407 180,389 429,798 283,679
Page 7. The Parochial Church Council of St. Mary, Nantwich. Cheshire. Notes to the Flnanclal Ststements ft)r the year ended 31 st December 2024 4. Investments 2024 2023 There are a small number of ancient investments in Government Stock and CBF accounts thal are not included in these accounts. They have a cosl of approximately £3,000. The PCC plans to sell these invesiments at an appropriate time in the coming years. 5. Stock. 2024 2023 3,108 The stock is all relating to the Visito¢s Centre. It IS Valued at the lower of cost and net realisable v81ue. The stock represents less than 2 years normal cost of sales 6. Stock of Stone. 2024 2023 In preparation for development of 8 Visitor Cenlre inside the Church the opportunity was taken to purchase some matching stone when it was available. 7. Debtors and Prepayments All G8neTal Fund) 2024 2023 Unpaid Church Hire Unpaid Magazine Advert8 for 2023 Tom Seals Concert Gas Contributr'ons Christmas Trè• Fosts'val TOTAL 750 250 434 1,428 5,584 9,943 8.8ank Accounts Current Accounts Deposlt Accounts TOTAL 2024 TOTAL 2023 Restrlcted Funds Boume Fund Church Flower Arrangers Fund Mums & Tots Fund Curate's House Fund Resloration and Devolopment Fund CAP Pathership Visrtor's Centre Fund Ishopl Educatron Fund Youth Project - Palin The Lyon Restoration Fund TOTAL 4,370 5.180 5,952 16,218 61,695 4,370 5,180 5,952 18,218 85,928 4,312 4,856 5,673 10, 157 143,335 2,899 31,7 9,017 440 24,230 4,542 33,503 9,421 38,045 9,421 440 440 29,212 138,340 166,662 258,129 Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund P18ce of Welcome Lunchbme Con¢ert Fund TOTAL 43,192 1,570 3,598 46,790 1,570 51,312 729 44.787 8,564 53,331 Totsl Bank Accounts 73,979 144,904 Deposit Accounts include those held at Natwest Bank , YBS and COIF
Page 8. The Parochial Church Council of St. Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. Notes to thè Flnanclal Statoments for the year ended 31st DecernbeT 2024 9. Creditors and Accruals UDreJtrlcted Restrlctad Fund$ Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Performing Rights Society- Lunchts'me Concerts Advanced Rent Hallams Driv8 Performing Rights Society- Candlolight Concorts Chorister Fees for December Chethams School Delayed Salary Increase for 2023 Quinta Weekend Gas and Electric Mission Support 2024 TOTAL 10 10 425 9,312 341 50 165 341 50 185 1,010 689 2,697 889 2,897 3.848 9,352 10.Mortgage on Curate's House Tho Curates Houso at 22, Beaty Road w8s sold in Juty 2018 for £229.000 r•sung in £80.921 accruing to the PCC. We purchased a new Curates House 8t 12, Hallams Drive in Juty 2019. The purchase Pfico was £207.000 The purchaso was achieved by 18king a mortgage of £130,000 from Methodlst Chapel Ltd IMCA) , supported by a contribution of £77,000 from the PCC I Curates House Fund 11.Re8tricied Funds btt 1st January Ime 2024 Transfer cn31$t from I (to) Dernbel Other 2024 Funds Expendltur• 8oum• Fund Church Flower Arrangers Fund Mums &Tots Fund Curate's House Fund R8Storat'on & D•velopm8nt Fund CAP Fund Visitofs Centre Fund (Church Shopl Education Fund Youth Project- Palin The Lyon Restoraknon Fund Totsl Restrlcted Funds 4,312 5,011 5,673 122,104 143,335 2,899 37,136 9,017 440 45 933 375.858 58 854 1.339 163 75,497 4,370 5,386 5,952 129,890 85,925 499 1,060 7,623 47,283 12,8991 180,190 8,790 404 3,089 42,837 9,421 45 933 6,074 88,657 186,389 284,21XI 12.Unrestricled Funds bm 1st January Income 2024 Transfor froml{to) other Funds ¢ff 31st December 2024 Expendltur• General Fund Place of Welcome Fund Lunchbme Concert Fund Total Unrestrlcted Funds 47,770 729 244,748 840 236.035 14,724) 51,759 1.569 55,386 251,829 243,407 8,074 67,734 Transfers between fvnds are as ft)IIows:. £1.360 from the Lunchtlme Concert Fund to the embryo Orggn Fund held in the R&D Fund £1,724 being capital repaid on the MCA Mortgage from the General Fund to the Curatss House Fund. £3.000 trom the General Fund and £2,899 from the closed CAP FurKI both to the Curates House Fund in preparation for the next Curate vthen there will be no income trom the Curate's House, 12 Hallams Drivo. £45.933 from the Lyon Resloratlon Fund {thus now closed) to the R&D Fund to help pay for the current restoration project.
The Parochial Church Council of St Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. Page 9 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 13. Notes on Funds Restricted 13(a). The Boume Fund. This fund was established by a local family to provide flowers for the Church where appropriate. 13(b). The Curate's House Fund. This fund was established to provide for the maintenance and decoration of the house. At the beginning of 2019 it held the proceeds of sale of the Curates House at 22 Beatty Road. These funds were used as a deposit on a new Curates House, 12, Hallams Drive, in July 2019. This fund can be analysed as follows: 2024 Deposit on Purchase £77,000 Capital repayments brought forward 34,947 Capital repayments in year 1724 36 671 Funds on deposit 2023 £77,000 32,765 2 182 34,947 TOTAL £129 889 £122 104 131c). The Restoratlon and Development Fund {R&D Fund) The PCC have determined the R&D Fund should maintain a minimum balance of £40,000 to cover emergencies. During 2022 the PCC received a grant of £50,000 towards the restoration of the North and East Elevations from the Rausing Charitable Trust. This, together with funds already held of £66,272, making a total of £116,272, were ringfenced for this purpose. During 2023 there was a net spend of £28,877 on architect's fees leaving £87,395 available for 2024. In 2024 a furth8r £178,372 was spent on the restoration, £45,993 coming from the Lyon Restoration Fund and £54,499 provided by the NPCPAT ( see note 13L) Also held within the fund is the balance of the Moira Blakemore Legacy of £10,748. This will eventually be used for development purposes, funding further IT I technical upgrades and replacement Muniment Boards dedicated to her memory. 13(d). The Visitorfs Centre Fund. This activity was originally started to generate funds for the R&D Fund. This is done by operating the Church Shop and providing refreshments for visitors. This fund will now be used to part finance the creation of a Visitor Centre including a small shop in the Church hopefully in 2026 or 2027, funds permitting. 13(e). The Education Fund This fund originated from the sale, by the Diocese, of the Church of England School in the town. The DI0Se allocated a small part of the sale price to the PCC, the capital of which is held to generate income to be used for educational purposes.
The Parochial Church Council of St Mary, Nantwich, Cheshire. Page 10. Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 13(fj. The Lyon Restoration Fund Some years ago, the PCC decided, the income should be transferred, as it accrues, to the Nantwich Parish Church Presenlation Appeal Trust. (NPCPAT)(see 131 overleaf). At the request of the NPCPAT the PCC have agreed the remaining capital of this fund should be allocated to the restoration of the North and East Elevations of the Church, consequently this fund closed in the year. 13(g). The Church Flower Arrangers Fund. This fund receives donations towards and pays for flowers to decorate the Church. 131h). Mums & Tots Mums, Dads, and carers with their pre-school age children meet once a week in the Parish Hall for fun activitl8S, t8a, coffee and a chat. This activity and its associated fund were adopted by the Churth in 2021 Unrestrlcted 13(i). The Summer Lunchtime Concert Fund This activity organises Lunchtime concerts during the Summer on a Thursday. They are mostly well attended and raise finance, largely for the music activity of the Church and other needs of the Church as determined by the PCC. 13ti). Place of Welcome Fund The provision of a welcome, soup and a sandwich on a Friday Lunchtime and is well attended. Any funds generated by donation are passed to the General Fund for use by the Church. Endowments The Church has no endowment funds. Funds not under the control of the PCC 13(k). The Church House, Nantwich. Reg No 1177087 This is a charity charged with the care of the building known both as Church House and the Parish Hall. The trustees manage the building and associated assets for the benefit of St Mary's Church, Nantwich, and the wider community. The Charity had excepted status until 2018 at which time it registered with the Charity Commission. 13{1). The Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust. Reg No: 507911 The object of this charity is the raising and administering of funds for the preservation, restoration, and repair of the fabric of St Mary's Parish Church Nantwich Cheshire. They are currently raising funds for a £800,000 restoration of the external North Wall and East End elevations of the Church, which started during the year. 13{m). The Nantwich Churchwardens, Merged Charities Reg No,. 216367 This charity was established to provide relief to residents of the Parish of Nantwich who are in need, hardship, or distress.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees The Parochial Church Council of St Mary, Nantwich Cheshire On accounts for the year ended 3181 December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1130903 Set out on pages 03to10 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trusf,) for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act. Independent The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the QMiLrter i57[L&L of I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable quirementS concarning the forn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 15104lJoZS Name: Sarah K. Phipps Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Ac Address: 9, Dysart Buildings, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DW IER Oct 2018