WATH WITH BRAMPTON BIERLOW PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity number: 1130938
Gibson Booth Limited
12 Victoria Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 28B

WATH WITH BRAMPTON BIERLOW PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Contents
Page
Legal and administrative information
Managing Trustees, report
Independent Examinerf5 Report
Receipts and Payments account
10
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
11
Notes to the financial statements
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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Offlclals
Incumbent:
Rev Charles Burton
Associate Priest
Rev John Parker
Churchwardens:
Mr G Fellows, Mr D Clouter and Mrs l House
Representatives on the Deanery Synod:
Mrs G P Fellows
Ms R Sunderland
Mrj Bouch
Elected Members
Mrs J Oliver (Treasurer)
Mrs B Lord (Secretary)
Mr J Henthorn
Mrs D Matthewman
Mrs A Vernon
Mrs K Bouch
Mr M Underwood
Mr J Campbell
Ms S Fogg
Address of Church:
The Vicarage
Christchurch Rd
West Melton
S63 6NW
Address for Correspondence
The Vicarage
Christchurch Rd
West Melton
S63 6NW

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION (contlnued)
Accountants
Glbson Booth Limited
12 Victoria Road
Barnsley
570 2BB
Bankers
Virgin Money
30 Vincent Place
Glasgow
Gi 2HL
Investment Managers
CCLA Investment Management Limited
The CBF Church of England Funds
Senator House
85 Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V 4ET

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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
MANAGING TRUSTEES, REPORT
The Managing Trustees submit their Annual Report and the Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended
31 December 2024.
The Wath with Brampton Bierlow Parochial Church Council is part of the Diocese of Sheffield, within the Church
of England.
OBJECTS
Wath with Brampton Bierlow Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the
Incumbent, in promoting, in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic,
social and ecumenical.
MANAGING TRUSTEES
The ManagingTrustees of the Wath with Brampton Parochial Church Council are the body of the Church Council.
The following PCC members have served during the year:
Officials
Incumbent:
Rev Charles Burton
Associate Priest
Rev John Parker
Churchwardens:
Mr G Fellows. Mrs l House and Mr D Clouter
Representatives on the Deanery Synod:
Mrs G P Fellows
Ms R Sunderland
Mrj Bouch
Elected Members
Mrs J Oliver (Treasurer)
Mrs B Lord (Secretary)
Mr J Henthorn
Mrs D Matthewman
Mrs A Vernon
Mrs K Bouch
Mr M Underwood
Mr J Campbell
Ms S Fogg

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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
MANAGING TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
REVIEW OF AcfiviTIES AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Statement of Financial Activities for the year is set out on the following pages.
GOVERNANCE
The Church Council members are the managing Trustees of the church and are responsible inter alia for its
financial commitments and the care of its property. including money.
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The method of appointment of PCC Members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees
are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
ELECTORAL ROLL
The Electoral Roll for the two churches stands at 247.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Giving remained stable for both parishes over the year benefitting from the Parish Giving Scheme and Gift Aid
contributions. Minor works to both churches ensured that the maintenance of the buildings remains on
track. This the second full year of a joint PCC means that comparisons can be made against specific spending
criteria on a year-on-year basis. This reveals some areas where further savings can be made to maximise the
fundraising done involving the wider community which proved successful again in 2024. Funding the work of
the CPW remained a priority in the year and the commitment to the Common Fund was realised. A variety of
mechanisms remain in place for giving enabling the churches to continue to be in a stable position. A legacy
payment to be realised in early 2025 means the cost of running the churches and providing quality stewardship
and fellowship will continue.
In closing, please note that it is our policy to invest any fund balances in the Central Board of the Church of
England Deposit Fund.
Jacqueline Oliver
Treasurer

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MANAGING TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
VICAR'S REPORT
This ha5 felt the rnost stretching year so far for me personally and for Rachel our Children & Families lead. l am
pleased to announce however that following a re-evaluation of her role and agreed streamlining of ministry
offerings to enable her, the volunteer team5 and future post-holders to flourish and thrive - Rachel has agreed
to stay on for another year serving the parish.
My focus and calling continues to be towards evangelism and seeking to build together under God the church
of tomorrow. It is encouraging to See our congregations now offering a welcome for truly all ages as we see
children, families, youth, study groups, baptisms, confirmations and Mothers Union all thriving.
I would like to specifically mention my thanks to John & Rachel Parker, retiring Church Warden Geoff Fellows,
retiring PCC Secretary Barbara Lord, retired Mothers Union Diocesan President Gill Fellows. Also, Caroline
Langston who has put dedication into re-organising and resurrecting our church charities so that they are fully
operational and supporting local nominated beneficiaries once again. l am forever grateful to those who have
gone before us
their generosity, service and prayerfulness stlll blessing us and others today. Much
appreciation to all of you, for the time and enthusiasm you show in supporting the ministry and mi55ion here in
Wath & Brampton often so sacrificially.
Much has changed over the year which we give thanks for: new Morning Worship service booklets, Broadband
Wi-Fi and usable balcony meeting area at Christ church Brampton & new parish Facebook page.
My thanks and appreciation to all who supported and organised key events throughout 2024: Quiet Days in
January and September; Garden Party and Christmas Fairs; Giving Days; Flower Festiv3l/Heritage Open
Weekend; vislt of Bishop Pete of Sheff ield October parish joint service. We remember and give thanks for the
lives of Jim Thompson - Sheila Cope- Eileen McLaughlin- Joyce Muggeridge - Paddy McGreal - Colin Woods.
Our prayer together going forward as we see and give thanks for shoots of new growth is that we would keep
ourfocus on sound Bible-based teaching, nurture and discipleship whilst doing all we can to be a giving, sepding
and loving church of God in this parish, facing outward to our community and beyond.
My Best Wishes
Rev Charles Burton, Vicar

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MANAGING TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT FOR WATH ALLSAINTS
The regular checks for the fire alarms and fire extinguishers have been carried out. Some of them were changed
to meet new regulations.
The bi-annual lightening conductor survey was carried out, but raised questions about its efficiency. No further
artion has been carried out yet.
One of the security cameras on the porch had been vandalised. It has been replaced.
The church clock had various issues which were eventually resolved by Bygone Times and Dearne Electric. The
church clock timer switch that lights the clock faces at night has been replaced.
There was a faulty battery on the roof cameras. This has been replaced along with the camera that caused the
problem.
The guttering on the north side of the chancel has finally been replaced.
Annual maintenance was carried out; salt sweeping from internal walls, all gutters, down pipe5 and gullies
cleared and minor repairs to the lead roof. (The latter needs to be regularly checked for minor cracks).
Our church being grade I listed needs constant loving care to keep it in "a good state of health". A very big thank
you to everyone who continues to give their time and talents to the upkeep of the church. However, our
maintenance group of regular workers who do minor preventative work, has dwindled and our ability to do
minor repairs has become very limited, meaning we need to pay for tradespeople.
In order to maintain all of the above and a150 to be the Bishop's representative, to represent the laity and to
work alongside the clergy in ensuring Canon Law is followed; HELP IS NEEDEDI All the literature says there
should be 2 churchwardens. Some even suggests that they each have a deputy! So, for our church to continue
to function we need more people to come forward. l AM STEPPING DOWN AS WARDEN THIS YEAR.
Geoff Fellows
Church Warden

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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
MANAGING TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
CHURCHWARDENS REPORT FOR CHRIST CHURCH BRAMPTON BIERLOW
All legal requirements have been met regarding Pat testing fire extinguishers and 50 on. Annual maintenance
work has also been carried out. Work on the organ access project was completed. The project to 're-stuff' all
the pew cushions was completed thanks to the very hard work of a dedicated team and the comfort of all has
now increased immensely.
A small and very committed team, fondly called 'the scrubbers, have ensured that our church building is kept
clean, tidy and welcoming.
The Community Hall roof work has been completed and a new kitchen window has been fitted.
The wall is a continuing problem and we see no sign of any help from the diocese or any other grants available.
We will continue to pursue this matter with increasing urgency.
The trees is the churchyard are being well-looked after and some of the recommended work has been
completed.
Despite the fact that churches are supposed to have two churchwardens, we only have one at Christ Church.
However, in 2024, Garth Heyworth proved his worth as he made himself available to help on a regular basis and
was a powerful friend to church. He will be difficult to replace.
Ingrid House
Church Warden

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MANAGING TRUSTEES, REPORT (contlnued)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBIUTIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requiresthe trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources
and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees
are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
obsenie the methods and principles in the Charitles SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statement5 on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 1993, the Charity {Accounts Reports) Regulations 2008, and trust deed. They are also responsible
forsafeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection
of fraud and other irregularities.
Wath with Brampton Bierlow Parochial Church Council
The Vicarage
Christchurch Rd
West Melton
Rotherham
S63 6NW
Approved by the Council on 17 April 2025 and signed on behalf of the Church Council
Rev Charles Burton (Chair of the Council) .

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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I reportto the charitytrustees on my examination of the accounts of the charityfor the year ended 31 December
2024 which are set out on pages 10 to 18.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the chariWs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the AcV}.
I report in respect of my examination of the charit¢s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Direction given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts
set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion 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.
Scott Mell FCA
Gibson Booth Limited
12 Victoria Road
Barnsley
S70 2BB
30 April 2025

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Note
Recelpts
Incoming Resources from Generating Funds
Voluntary Income
Activities for Generating Funds
Other Incoming Resources
76,259
18,118
26,872
76,259
18,118
27,546
92,526
21,905
65,000
974
Total receipts
120.949
974
121,923
179,431
Payments
Charita ble Activities
Governance Costs
142,643
840
142,643
840
176.176
900
Total payments
143,483
143,483
177,076
Net receipts/(payments)
(22,534)
974
{21,560}
2,355
Transfers
Balances brought forward at l January 2024
123,362
29,191
152,553
150,198
Balances carrled forward at 31 December 2024
100,825
30,165
130,993
152,553
The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these accounts
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
2024
2023
Note
Monetary Assets
Cash At Bank And In Hand
130 993
152 553
Monetary Liabilities
Liabilities
750
750
Other Assets
At 31 December 2024 the Parochial Church Council held CBF Church of England Investment Fund Incorne Shares
with a value of £71,801 (2023 - £67.642).
Approved by the trustees on 17 April 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Rev Charles Burton ................................
The notes on pages 12 to 17 form part of these accounts
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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTES OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006
governing the individual accounts of PCCS. and with the Regulations true and fair vieW provisions.
togetherwith FRS102 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities
(SORP {FRS1021).
The general funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the PCC and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside for particular purposes. The aim
and use of each designated fund is Set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Grants and donations are included in the 50FA when any pre-conditions preventing their use by the PCC
have been met. For collections and planning giving this is when the funds are received.
Gift Aid and othertax claims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the amount received from HMRC.
Resources expended are accounted for on payments basis and are classified under headings that aggregate
all costs related to the category.
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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS
Voluntary Income
Unrestrlrted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsi
2024
Total
2023
Collections and donations
Grants
Gift Aid
72,696
72,696
80,898
7,300
Total
Activities for Generating Funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Wedding fees
Funerals, baptism, events
Total
5,883
12,235
18,118
5,883
12,235
18,118
8,104
13,801
21,905
Other Incomin8 Resources
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Fees account
Magazine sales & adverts
Other income
45,000
1,322
1,455
1,455
Total
57
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NOTE5 TO THE ACCOUNTS
Charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Salaries
Light & heat
Rates & water
Insurance
Printing & stationery
Repairs & maintenance
Diocesan payment
(Stipend Housing & Parish Share)
Charities & missions
Memorial books
Other Expenses
Worship
Verger & organ
Fees
Fee5 account
10,531
15,840
3,316
13,227
1,465
17,750
10,531 11,935
15,840 16,442
3,316 3,415
13,227 12,089
1,465
1,766
17,750 28,519
45,500
1,662
850
15,067
2,298
7,325
7,812
45,500 41,874
1,662
3.672
850
835
15,067 10,691
2,298 14.277
7,325
4.625
7,812
6,036
Total
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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Governance Costs
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Accountancy
Trustees
During the year, no trustee received remuneration or reimbursement for expenses from the charity.
(2024 £Nil)
Cash At Bank And In Hand
Unrestrorted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Current Account- Wath
CBF Deposit Fund- Wath
Current Account- Brampton
CCLA- Brampton
Fabric fund
Bell fund
Organ fund
Church Hall fund
Reserves fund
Burial ground fund
76,150
19,102
5,575
76,150
19,102
5,575
97,951
19,102
6,309
3,416
1,341
3,630
3,076
4,349
3,416
1,341
3,630
3,076
4,349
3,416
1,274
3,447
3,076
4,349
Liabilities
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
2024
Totsl
2023
Accountancy Fees
75
750
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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
10.
Funds
Balance
ljan
2024
Incomlng
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfer5
Balance
31 Dec
2024
Unrestricted fund5
General fund
123,362
120,948
{143,482)
100,828
Restricted funds
Bell fund
Organ fund
Burial ground
Fabric fund
Church Hall fund
Reserves
1,274
3,447
13,629
3,416
3,076
68
183
723
1,342
3.630
14,352
3,416
3,076
29,191
974
30,165
Total Funds
121922
143 482
The General fund represents the free funds of the church which are not designated for particular
purposes.
The fund balances are restricted and can only be used for the purpose stipulated.
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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
11.
Fees Account for the year ended 31 December 2024
2023 Receipts
2024
2023 Payments
2024
January
1,075 February
380 March
760 April
May
380 June
July
380 August
380 September
380 October
November
1140 December
920 Organist, Verger, Choir
{WeddinES & Funerals)
Sheff ield Diocesan
Board of Finance
Other expenses
Piano purchase
Charity
780
4,337
780
12,160
265
780
660
500
1,999
616
4.875
15,425
920
7,452
20,000 Transfers from PCC
Cash at Bank 31 December
2023
45,000 Transfers to PCC
Cash at Bank 31 December
2024
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