Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1131166 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustses Rev Will Leaf an GrahamÈ (8ppointed 21 January 2024} Lynn Burtenshaw Kevin Edward Clarke Kudakwashe Madzivanyika Sarah Deveney Amanda Louise Healey Levison Kandi Rev John William Michael Collins BA Rob8rt Brown MBE Charlty nLtmber 1131166 Prjnclpal Address Sl Andrews Church Hillsida Brighton BN2 4TA Independent EXamir TC Group The Courtyard Shoreham Road Upper Beeding Steyning Wesl Sussex BN44 3TN
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB CONTENTS Page Trustee report Independonl examlnerfs port stst8ment of financial actNi13 10 Balaneè sheet Notes to the 8eeounls 12
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The trustees present their report and accounts lor the year ended 31 December 2023. The accounts comply wth the ChaFities Act 2011, the ¢hariV8 Trust Daèd and Accounting and Reporting by Charilie8.' Slaletnenl of Recommended Practi applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in a¢[dance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102) {effective 1 January 20151. Objgctivas and Activitles Thè purposè of the eharity is the promoiion of the ecclesiastical PSh and the whole mi$$ion of the Church. Tho PCC is committed to the vision stalgmenl of the thui¢h. Surnmary of main a¢tivitles Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayèr and contsmplation. Pastoral work, induding wsiting the $iek and bèrèav8d. Teaching of Christianity through semions, Courses and small groups. Taking lIgiOuS ass8mbli8s in schools. The provisron Of a youth club with a Christian elhos. PTomotion of Chrislianily th9h the stsgin9 of events and meetings. Public Benefit In shaping our objectives and planning our activilies for the yèar, thÈ trustÈès hav• givèn consideration to the duties sel out in sedion 1715) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo public benefit and lo th¢ Chartty Comrnission Guidanee on public bénefit. In particular, the trustees have considered how the planned adwttie5 will contribute to oveT811 aims and obj8Ctivès that they have set. A¢hlevements and Perfomiance R•ctotr8 Report 2023 has bwi a year of steady growth and Ihe establishment of SOMÈ strong f¢undations for St Andrews and Holy Nati)pity. Our numbers have grown steadily in Ihe morning sÈrvicè whllè the Introdu¢lion of the aftemoon serwce in NOVemr has seen the Cation of a more inlormal setting whiGh has WElM¢ in new members of the eongrÉ9ation. Our staff team was bolstered bythe arrival of Hazel Chti¥t¥e as Interim Op&Tations Director in April. Levison'8 long- anliupated ordination as deacon in June and Cat Berman's appointment as Parish AdminislTalor in October. Hazel's focus has been predominantly on Finance and buildings where we saw a busy year implementing new Finance systems, payroll and the undertaking of urgent building works such as Toof repairs and electrical Wofks in thechurch and hall alStAndrew's, mainlenance al Barn Lodge in B¢v¢ndEan and a new oven in the StAndrew's hall thanks lo the generosity of the Soaal Committee. Cal. meanwhile, has been bringing order to our bookings and day lo day finanS, which have both seen growth over the year. Stephen Gèorgè has continuèd to be on hand as our veiger, for which we are very grateful. The dergy team has workèd wèll with my spècial thanks to John and Lovison lor au their support and to the willing group of servers that make Sundays happen. This year saw the launeh of two nÈw coursas, our first Alpha course which was much appreciated by Ihtsse attending, mostly from the existing congregation, and the Bgreavem¢nl Jgurney, which welcomed in people from thè %wdér city as well as those working through loss within the St Andiew's community.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Our work amongst the young people of the community ha$ ¢onlinued to establish itself. with p0Cular thanks lo the teams who make Stackars and BBIGA happen 1hrough thè year. Their numbers are growng and the ts"rel¢ss woth of the team Is vital in the development of our young people. We wekorned teams from Youth with a Mission (YWAMI ovèr thé year, who were involved in outreach to the local community. helping US vrith a ¢ommunty survey, prayer walking as well as doing much-n88dÈd ¥vork in th8 church gardensl The Summer and Christrnas Fairs went from stn9th lo slrongth under the skiiful care of Steve and Amanda Healeywith a growing sensethatthe community feels wethmed and involved in this part of the church's lif8. We W8r8 thankful lo all those who helped from outside the church family. in particular the team and friends of IntoUnThiersity, with whom we enjoy a growing partnership. May saw the comnation of King Charfes and church was reorganised and opened up for 4 swial of th¢ sarvicè which saw visrtors of all ages from outside the church congregation Coming along and participating. A year ofgrowth ce to a dimax around the Christmas saNicas whith #aw increased numbers and a real sense of joy. In particulai, the Carolg by Candlelight Servi w8s attended by a large number of visitors of dl ages, making it the largest service that Sl Andrew's have hosted since the service ledger start8d 5 years ago. WÈgive thanks to the Lord for his failhlulnessto us as we seeklo bring him praise and reach out to our neighbours wilh his bve. Electoral Roll Last year the elodoral roll stood al 46 people. It now stands at 49, 27 being within the parish and 22 Iwing OLtsvJe. Ward•n's R•port I like to look at this report for rnany different 8ngles. Firstly, I would like lo say a big Thank You" to Mrs Anne Webb. who retired as Churchwarden at th8 lastA.G.M. for hèr skill in dealings wlh the Diocese of Chichester due Imo period of interregnums in her time as thurd)w8rden. The members of the churth and the groups that are linked to the churth, do not often undérstand the lègal r&sponsibilitiès wardens must face. I would like to thank Anne for her hard work ovgr tho years shè was In post. I would also like to thank her husband Mick for his support he gave her over Iho perigd. The Thank You's.: Sl Andiew's thurch would like to thank so mY people for the work they do to keep the building dean and welcomiFU as the house of God. I will no doubt miss som8on8 Out in th8 list, if I do. please forgive me. Here goes, I would lthe to Ihank all thg prie515 in the Parish. Fr Will, we have regular meetings to talk about what has happened and what will happen. Fr. John who has really helped up at the Holy Nativty on Thursday Nights. Daacon Lèvison, I was invited to the Cathedral in Chichester, last June to attend hi5 D¢aGon setvico. I would like to thank all Ihe Servers for the hard work they do in gelting servi$ rewjy and sharing their love of shariny our Lord's last meal. I would also like lo thank those that dean QUT thurth and do Ihg fkwers, which brings a lovely gift of cLJlour in our church. I would lik• to thank Lynn for bèiThJ the leader of the Boy Brigade and Girts Assoaaliun, plus all her h¢Ir5. It is ni¢9 lo see the thurch being used for youth work, they are the future of the church.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 I would like to thank Amanda for being the link with th8 Into UnNersity and encouragSng thgm to build links with the church. Also, the people who organise the Chiislmas Fair and the Sumrner Fairs, plus everybody who gives thelrUme and energy in running these events., over the last few years many outsiders say what a welcoming and happy place they ar8. I would like to thank Stephen George for all the handy man lobs he does for the church. I would like lo thank Ihe whole congregation in their SUPFXfft to the Bevend&an Food Bank, firsuy, for the goods we give al Harvest and th8so who support the food bank over the wh919 ygar. The Food Bank thanks us for the support we give tham. A Thank you lo all who provide tea5 and coffaes in the hall after church on Sundays. I would like lothank the Doangry Synod memberswho give up tlr11metO attend meetings. A copy oftho Deanery minutes is sent lo the PCC rn8rnber8 after every meèting. I would also like to thank Hazel Clwistie vA)o has been our Operations Director for ¢)ver a year. We would h'ke lo thank her lof her hard work in setting up systems and polic£s for u$ to work bÈttèr as parish. Also. Cat Beman has work&d hard as our Administrator sincejoining in 0GtOl. Finally. I would like to thank you th8 m8mbèrs of thi5 church. for the support you h8ve given me over the last year. e are the church at work in thè arèas of Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. God can onty use the people h8re who attend this chur¢h, $0 we mu51 b8 aclNe in the communities we live in. Hazel Christie has been the Operations Director for ov8r 8 yÈ8r and once she has finished her work in pulling the figur8s 8nd 8rr8nge woth to be done in repai9 Holy Nalivity Community Church Hall. This a joint project with a community group called Yhe Action for BevendBan Community to repair and Idy up with tmv curtains and new painl work inside, the Holy Nativity Community Church Hall. There is som& 8sbÈstos lo removed and new electrica wiring to b8 done. Hazèl will be leaving when th¢ work is compleled. We thank hw for her hard work since she start¢d. We have somèone who is going tr) repla her, Cal Berman, we welmme har to thé pttst. Cal was our treasuror on thg PCC. As She is a paid employee ofthè chuich, she could not contlnue a$ treasurer. So, we h8¥e a new treasurer Aan Grahame, who was elected earlier this y88r120241. )Ne thank him for taking ovèr Cat's pla¢e a5 treasurer. Cat has done a lot of hard work with John in the young pBgplo's work over the year. They lped to do Ihe many things in the parish. Thèy run the young people's church. Al Holy Nativity Christmas Eva sèrviee, they got many youn9 people lo dres8 up and act out a Nativity Play in the Holy Nativity Church. On Easter Sunday this year at Sl. Andrews church Cal arranged a children's èvent for the community. We are lythy lo have Someone who 16 SO open lo doing cornrwnity events. Wg thank Cal and John for their hard work. Fr Will, started an inform81 seryice on Sunday aftemoons, 8fter a bumper arnounl of 24 who turned up on the first evening, it has stayed at about 7 to 9 people. Fi. Will. is helped by his wife Lisa, they do food for after the service for fellowship. It looks like we could have a building up chuTth in the informal side of thè sp8Ctrum of Chur¢h of England. We musl support our fellow Christl8ns. I would like to thank Fr. 11, for hls work in managing to do types of $eM¢e on a Sunday. I have been trying to help him in my small way.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Working in the community. Last May we invilgd the community in lu watch the coronation of King Charles. We provided teas. ffee3 and food for the event. We had about 36 people turn up. It was nice to see so many people. There 1$ 4 weekly arts group tun by Cat. Th¢[¢ 15 a fgrtnighlly singing group. We hold our winter and SUner frS whith 15 an exGellgnt move lo comtnunicalo wtth the local community. Since we have stopped charging entry fees lo come in the events more people have attending. We have had Mo Concerts over the last year. One by the Patcham Sie[ Band and one by the Unwersty of Brighton. Thi5 brings in money and new contacts wlhin the community. With our links with the University of Brighton one of their students was rnaking a film. We allowed them to use the church for funeral scene in the film. Working with the students to dress the church and help them in the filming. Thg ¢hurth musl work wilhln its community or else il wlll dle. Fabric Goods and Omaments. Now I relate to the boil slufi. What has begn done in the tsbric of our church and hall. Itwas agreed by the PCC that St. Andrew's would set a budget and work to that, so that we do not overspend our incom8. We ar8 Still making improvements to the hall flat which provides us with an income. The flat needed to b8 rè-wired, and nèw household goods frttèd. Thè rotsf(ng has beèn improved to slop the leaky ¢oming in and Causing wel patch of the floor and staining waus. We have a new cooker installed and new tiling on the wall behind the cooker. The ouiside of the ¢hurth. We had a 94rd¢n wmpany In lo tldy up the frvnt gardgn in front of the hall arbd somg new plants have been donated for tubs oulwde the churGh onlrance. The wooden handrail has been replaced and nged$ tts be vamished to protect il The garden on the south side of the church is waiting lo be correctly built now thatth• 8rthit8el has shown us hi8 plains. This was built and dèsigned by misunilerstanding, not knowing that we needed 8 faculty 88 It was on ¢hur¢h gr¢unds. It will cost a large amount of money to rectify this mishap. We are hoping that the new food and coffee servery will be started soon, a faculty has been approved forthis and quotes are being sought. It would be nice lo ha¥e a Sink and hot and iunning walor atthe bac& of th¢ Ghurth. This would slop people frDm Garrying dirty GUP and plates lo the Sacristy lo wash up and carrying back. 11 would stop Ople frorn Slipping of wet floors. (Health and Safety). As this is myfirsl report as churchwarden, I hope you Can see th& churth is alive and active here in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. I was stopped today downtown by another churchwarden, they stat that someon8 had told them the church was dying in th& Mouls8coomb 8r•a. I told thèm what I havè written, and they said th8y wishèd they had th¢ peopl¢ willin9 to do what we do. Our Father thoses the cofrecl people for the lob. and w are the people chosen lo do the WOTk in this PBTish. Ivhal wonderful Gilt from our Father. Robert Brown. MBE D•anery Synod Report Tho nytnber of representslives we are permitted are sel by the diocese depending on the numbers registered on the olectoral roll. At the moment we are pemiirted 3 representatives based on our figures for 2023. This year we have two representstives. Robert Brown who has been our representative for many years and l joined this year. We atiend the qugrterty meetings and report back to the PCC on what is happening in churches across the deanery. Copies ofeach meelng minutes ar8 circulated to the PCC members, providing some interesting bedtime readingl This year we have covered topics on ECO church. Harita98 such 8S th& Cuckmere Pilgrim path and we have had sessions on how to liais? wllh S¢hools and youth. I honestly have enjoyed rny first year on the Deanery synod and have come away from these rneetings with new insight 8nd idèas that could inform church planning and vision in the future_ Sarah Deveney
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 SafgBuardlng The name of the role for the person undertaking safeguarding has now been clarified as Parish Safeguarding Officer IPSOI. The parish being the legal body, and so rt 1$ with th& Priest in Charge and PCC that the legal responsibility lies. It is important that all safeguarding refiects Ihatwe all responsible for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adutts. At the moment, we aTe fortunate we don't have any serious safeguarding concems bul rnonitor a few 6iluation5 that are brought to our attention. We work dosely with church house to ensure all staff are fully trained and up to As safeguarding offir, l am also responsible for verrfying the DBS applications. All staff & PCC members are iequir¢d lo ¢otnplet¢ basi¢ & foundation online training and those with a lead role complete a third level, which is newed every 3 years. Previous DBS checks were valid for 5 years, if you have one of these it remains valid. however new applications Mll now have to be renewed every 3 ye8rs. A large number ol the PCC are still to complete their safeguarding training and a vast nun7ber of DBS checks are needed to be ren•w8d, Ih@S8 requirements were unmonilored for some time and records were unclear so has Only rècÈntly ettme lo my attention. I will ondoavour lo completè thèse tasks in a timoty manner. Sarah Deveney Into Unlverslty Will, Anne and I have continued to meet half-termly with 5nto unetY and after a successful partnership wth Robyn, wè now have a vèry positiv8 working relationship with Jazmin and the rest of the team. Cat has recently joined theso meetings as part of her admin role. Into University staff and Iheirpartner5 have helped lo run stalls al the Sumrner and Chrislrnas Fails and appteGiate getling to know members of the St Andr*s famity. They also have an excellent working relationship with the Boys BrigadelGiAs Associalion and a number of young people go on to BBIGA on Tuesdays aftertheir Acadernic Support sessions at Into University. Into UnNèrsity arÈ kÈèn to work witFTr us to 1811 thè eommunity of our vartous actlvltl8s, and already some ol the lu sludenlB and their lamilies have attended our fairs. We are looking al ways lo use each olherfs evonls to shaio information about what we do, and lo encourage families to participate. The IU team work hard lo mako suwe the hall is left ready for our increasing number of evening lets. I have continued lo volunteer with Into University every wgok, and have also helped with $otn¢ of their holiday a¢bviti¢8. Amanda Healey STACK•rs R•port Hooray, anotherwonderful year has passed in the blink of an eye for STACKers, our Sunday Children's Group. 11 has been a very good year indeed. We corhtinue to maintain 8 5188dy and dédie8tÈd group of Child¥8n. wth more new wsilors than èvèr before and a steadily growing group of ¢onsistÈnt children Irom local familias in attendan. The group have continued to develop their relationship wth each other, the Church. ils congregation and have continued lo explore their own personal journeys in faith. Som? of this highlights lnGlud., Tiusl boxes, plaslor gaidon OMaentS, young people experiencing their firsl'woik contra¢Y. le#f printing, designing Iheir owrT STACKer8 advert. fishing games, paper planes and of course chocolate rice crispy cakès.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Our aim remains the same ea¢h yeer, lo genlly walk with the Children of St Andrew'$ in èxploring some of the key Christian concepts of prayer, our chuT¢h, ourwmmunity, forgiveness, temptstion, kindnèss, trust, servi. bearing fruit and r8co9nising our own beauty as being made In the image of God. Ml helping thom lo know the Idenllty of Jesus as Saviour and God as our loving father. We would like to thank the congregation for their ongoing support and encouragement, 9SPEcially for making the thildren fr¢1 l¢C)med and valued member8 of the church family. We ask for your corrtinued support as we enter another year. We ask for your prayers in helping us to navigat8 a growng group of children, wth drffering neurodivergent experience$. to ¢reate a safe and inclusive space that will en145¢ them to know and follow Jesus. We extend an invite to any mèmbèr to coma and join us as a one off on any Sunday we meet, to h81p develop relationshipswrfh the children in STACKers. Equally, rfyou have a skillsel, interest, or $lory you would like to corne and $h8rè with STACKers we welco with open 8rrtl$ anyone wanting to corne and support or lèad 8 session. WÈ arè grateful that starting soon we shall have a rnember of dergy supporting each session, and l¢Jok fcwrd lo their insight and wisdotn in Tunning the group. We are pl¢ased to say this year as part of helping children 8xplore service STACKers run teas and coffees on the 2nd Sunday of each month with childn actwèly involv8d in seN#ig drsnks, washing up. drying, up and of course... eating biscuits, our very own quality control team. As we look forward to the nèxt yè8r. wè will continue to focus on encour8ging new children and families into the lrfe of the church. and creating a saf8, inclusive and pngaging space to allow the ¢hildrÈn to èxplore the Chrisban faith. Whilst pr8yarfully considering new and exoling opportunities for STACKersto engage and serve. thg church. its congregation and its 191 communily. Wrth heartfe thanks, John and C8t ISTACKers LeBders) oys Brigade and Glrls Asso¢latton Report Anolheryear has passed, and the group here at Sl Andrew$ continues to grow, we ajrrently havo 28 on the Lx)oks. 11 has begn a mix¢d year of ups and downs. the d¢)wn$ bèing low tumouts for events. and with this company behaviour has been a source of staff stress. We unfortunately had to ask the chIldn to find atemative dubs, as their behaviour w8$ just bÉyond us, and it was unsettling the other childr¢n. The highs have been our con8islenl improvlng numbers. Our juniors won tho Sports ujp last year, a real 8eJ)ièvÈm8nt since we only had three girls attend, Our Anchor section *xrrenlly our Smallest section with just 4 thildren, wé dasperately need 50mg new S- to 8- year-olds for this sedion. Our wmpany section has been the most resounding success in the past year. Three of our flockwentto camp lor 80me ofthe day visits, they had the most brilliant oftimès and one member decAded to stsy lor the whole week. This yéarwa are sending 5 members to camp and they will be adually staying in tents, for thè wéak. Owing to the co81, I dècided that they needed to take ownership of raising the funds, they did a Cake sale, and later they did a 5-coursP tH¢al, this has managed to secure paid place8 for 3 ehldran, we aJE now looking lo raise the last rnoney with a parish lunch in May. Staffing this year has been really gwd. Along with Gemma. Meghan, Steve and tny¥eEf we have had assistance fr¢Trtn Robert and Kevin and we signed up one ofthé mums. Karen. We did our annual trip to Las8rworld in Crawley in January and I was truly 9rateful to Alan Graeme for assistin9 Wlth the driving of thÈ ¢17ildrèn.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unfortunatety. I had to Taise some safeguarding cOnrnS with HQ, hewover Ihoy were dealt with swiftly, ar the children concerned have bèèn taken out of 88. This is a very sad svjo Ip my responsibilities, however, thi$ 1$ something that I have a legal rèsponsibility for and if something need5 to Ix taised then then it should not be deemed a$ a personal attack, the only people who miss out aro the d)ildren. We have some erriting trips planned as the summer draws near, and the wamrth r8aches us, so watch out in urch for regular updates. Thank ytyj all for your cwllrwed support. Blessings Lynn Burtenshaw Cornpgny Captsln Treasurerfs Report I wag appoint8d, by the PCC in January 2024. to the role to serve in an interim capa¢ity until th8 APCM in Awil 2024. NonèthÈlèss. l am pleased lo highlight the financial situation of His church for 2023. The total income from all sources Yrd8 £134K. Total expenditu was £116K. The churth continued to enjoy 8 surplLJS of incom6 over expenditure. Therefore, tho Ghurth was able lo continue to meet its financial obligations and kèÉp short accounts. Funds were held on deposit thus providing a reserve that was able to be called up if required. The churth ntinUed to be over reliant upon rÈnt81 incom8 to meet its neÈds. The church continued lo benefit Iiom iental income of the St Andrews flat, Holy nativity manse and Into University use of the St Andrews church hall. This was supplemented by other rentsl income of both HN and St Andrews faclllles by local interest groups for a variety of leisure uses. Thanks must be paid to my immediate Predecessor. Cal 8erman, who, along with Hazel Christie, sueeessfully introduced the Xéro 8c(u)unting package along with greater clarity and effiaency in all the churth-s finawal dealings. Alan Grahame Treasurer Reserves pollcy Reserves held prlouS have amounted to an equivalent of SIX months of expenditure during a finaal yea¥. For the year of 2023, this reserve amounts to £111,924. Our Glosing balance achieves this and so w& expect to continue to havo suffiaenl ¢ash flow lo continue to pay bills when they fall du8.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Structure. governance and manag•m•nt ofthe charity OfflGe (Ifanyj Trustee name Chai80n Rewd William Leaf (appointed September 2022) TreaSur Catherine Secfvf&ry Kevin Clarke ChhWaren Robert Brown El&CledMembe.' Kudakwashé MadzNanyika S8f8h Dèvenèy Amanda Healey R8v'd Betsy Gray-Hammond Levi50n Kandi Rev'd Johrk William Michael Collins Stephen George (resigned January 2023) Trustees, responslbilities in relation to the accounts The Iruste&s are responsible for preparing the Tru$tees' Report and the accounts in ar£Urdan with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingddm Gènerally Accepted Accounting PiaGticel. The law requires the Irvstees to pr8par8 accounts for each financial yoar which give a true and fair VIÈW of th• state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, induding the income and èxpenditure, of the charity for that year. In prgparfng these awounts, the Iru81ees atg requirÉd to.. 8¢léet suitable 8ccountiThJ policies and then apply them consistenly., observè the mathods and principles in the Charities SORP., make judgements ar estimates that a rèasonab[8 and prudent., and prèpara the accounts on the going nCern basis unless tt is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in opor811on. trustees are T8spoll8ible for keeping adequate accounting Tecords that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any titne the financial position of thè charrfy and 8nabl& Ihem to ensure that the accounts compty with thÈ Chariti8s Act 2011. They are also tsÈponsiblè for safègu8rding the assets of the charity and hence lor taking reasonable steps foi the prèvention and detection of fraud and othgT iir¢gulatities. Thi6 Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the PCC and sign6d on their beh8lf by. Retrd Williarn Lèaf. Chairperson Signed ..... Date .
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB I mport to th8 charity trUstS on my &xamin8tion of the accounts of the above tharity for the year ended 31 Dgcember 2023, which are set out on pages l o- 19. Responslbllltjeg and basls of report As the Gharity's Iruslee8, you are respon8ible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe Acf). I report ITI respect of my exarnination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying QLrt my examination, I have followed all the applicable Diiection8 given by the Charity Commission undér sèction 14515}Ibl of the Act. Indepèndent èxamin¢f# ststem•nt I have mPletd tny examination. I nfirn1 that no mal¢rfal mallers have come to my attention in connection vrith the examination which gives rne cause to believe that in, any material respe¢t.' the accounting rOCOTd8 were not kept in accordance with $e¢tion 130 of the Charities Act., OT th8 accounts did not accord with th8 8ccounting records,, or the accounts did not comply ¥Mth the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and conienl of accounts set out in the Charities IAe¢ounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that thè accounts givè a 'tn&è and fairf vièw which is not a mmtter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the exAminab"on to which attention should be drawn in this rewrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the aOnts ttt bÈ Tèachèd. Mark Cummlns FCCA FCIE On b¢half ofTC Group Office.. Steyning, West Sussex
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestrlrted Restricted Ds$ignatsd funds Funds funds 2023 2022 Income from.. Donations and legacjes Othertrading adivities Charitable activities Inv95trnenls Note 30,459 27,000 42,848 1,896 27,629 4142 62,130 27,000 42.848 1,896 1S,187 24.409 45,727 438 Total Income 102,203 27,529 4.142 133.874 89.761 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 87,623 23,989 4,412 116,024 81.140 Totsl experKliturè 87,623 23.989 4,412 116.024 81,140 Not incom•ll•xp•ndlturnl 14.580 3.540 1270) 17,850 8.621 Nèt mov8m•nt In fundg 14,580 3.540 1270) 17.850 8,621 Re¢on¢iliation of fund$ Totsl funds brought fo 17 86.634 7.440 94,074 85,4 Total funds carrKed forward 101,214 3,540 7,170 111.924 94,074 The slalernent of financial aclivities includes all gains and SseS recognised in the period. All income and expenditure derivesfrom Continui activities. io
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB BALANCE SHEET AS A T31 DECEMBER 2023 Notes 2023 2022 Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 6.103 Currènt assèts Debtor$ Cash at bank and in hand 13 3,804 106.183 880 107.241 109,987 108,121 Credltors: amounts falllng du wlthln 0y•ar 14 14.166) 114,047) Ngtcurrgnta¥¥vts 105,821 94,074 Netassets 111,924 94.074 The funds of the ¢harity: Unr8Strict8d funds 101,214 86.634 Restricted funds 15 Oesignated funds 16 7.170 7.440 111.924 94.074 The accounts were approved bytho Board on . Rev'd Wllllam Loaf Chawperson li
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 L•gal status of charitable company The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiaslic81 Parish of MoLtlsecoomb is a charity. The charis registered number and office address can be found on thè Legsl and Administrative Infonnation page. A¢countin9 policles Z1 Basls of prepar#tion The Parochial Church Coun¢il of the EcdeslasJ¢al Parish ol Moulsecoomb meets thÈ definrtion of a public benefit entity und•r FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at histttri¢al cost or transaction value unSes8 otherwise slate(1 Sn the relevant a¢xounling pollcy not8lsl. After making appropriate enquiries, the tNstees have a reasonablè éxp8ctation th* the charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable futu. There are no material uncertainties abovl The ParoGhial Church cour11 of the Ecclesia$tie81 Parish of Moulsecoomb's ability to continue as a going concem. The fjjnctional currency of the tharity is pgunds Steng. Amounts are rounded to thè naarest pound. The finandal statements have been prep8red accordance wlh Accounting and Reportin9 by Charities.. stalefflenl Df Recommended Practice applic8blè tts d)arities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 lèfféctiV8 1 January 2019) and in accordanc8 With Church Accounting Regulations 2006. Income All incoming resourar• induded in the Statement of Fin8ncialActivitieswhen the charity is legally en¢ed to the Tncome, It is probable the Sn¢ome will be receNed and thè amount can be quantified wlh reasonable accuracy. Donations and other foTms of voluntary income are recognised as inwme VIn receivable, except instrfar as they are incapable of financial measurémènt. Inctsme from charitabla actiwties comprises grants awarded for activities undertaken by the charty's proleci partners. Grants aro Gredited lo th¢ Statement of Finantyal Activit18s in the year in which they are receivable unless a grant 15 5ubieGI lo dongT itnposed conditions Ih81 spécrfy tha lime period in which the expendtture of the resource8 can tako pla., in which ISe they are deferred. 2.3 Expendlture and basis of apportionlng ¢osts Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis wth the irrecoverable Èlemént of VAT included with the item to which it relates and has been dassrfied under headings that aggregate all costs related to the ¢alegory. Chawitab]e activities comprises 8118xpenditure directly relating to the objectives of the charity- Govemance ¢osts lin¢luded within Support costs) comprises all eosts assoaated with ¢on81itution81 an statutory requirements with which tho Gharity must comply. 12
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng Pollcles Icontinuod} Flxed A88Èts Tangible fued assets are 8tsted at Ct)st or valuation less aUlated depreallOn and accumulated impaitTHent Igsses. Depreaation is prolded on 811 capitalised assets al rates estimated to write off the cost less estimated residual value. of each asset over its expe¢tod useful lrfe as follows.. Office èquipmènt- 20% strawht line Computer equipment- 20% slraiyhl line Dèbtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the sgttlement amount du8 after any trade discount offered. Prepayrnents are valued al Iho amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 2.6 Cash at bank and in hand Cash al bank and in hand indudes cash and short term highly liquid investments. The tru5tee$ seek lo uso short lem deposit5 to maximise the return on monies held at thè bank and to manage cash flow, CditOrS and provisions Creditors and provisitsns arè rècognlsed where the charity h88 present obligation resulting frorn a past event thal will probably re5uI1 in a tran¢[ of funds to a third party and tha amount due to sethe the obligation can be rneasured or eslimalBd ieliably. Fund Aeeounting Unreslricted funds are to be used in aGG0rdan wth the charitable obJ-Èctivès at th8 discretion of the Trustèes. Reslrided fvnds cotnprise mnies raised for, and their usè rèstrfded to, a speclfic purpose, 01 donations subiectto eondstions imposéd by the donor or through the term$ of an appeal. Designated funds are unreslrfcled funds a$gned by the Tfustée$ to be uséd for particular purposes. 2.9 Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertalnty In the application of the chan5 accounting poliaes, the trust8&s are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about tho rarrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and 8ssoaated assumptions arg based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to bè rÈlèvant. Actual results may diffeFfiom these estimates. Th8 estimates and underfying assumptions arg Tl¢Wed on an ongoing basis. Rèvisions to accnunting è8tinatès ar• racognis8d In the perfod in which the estimate is réviséd. The Iru51ee5 do not considor that there are any critical estimat8$ or areos of judgement that neÈd to b8 brought to the altenlion of the readers of the financial stalements. 13
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3 Income from donations and legacies Unr8Strfctsd fvnds Reatrictèd Fund8 D•slgnatsd funds Total 2023 Totsl 2022 Legaa8s Relar Giving Lotsse PIAtÈ Collèdion One off donations Other donations Gtft Aid reiVed Grants received 1.000 10,325 1.OOD 10.325 2,466 8.008 769 7,033 32,529 9,571 2,238 6,786 592 4,5 769 6,894 5,000 4,003 139 27,529 Total income from donation& an legacies 30.459 27,529 4.142 62.130 19,187 4 Income from other trading a¢fjvltlo$ Unrnstdet•d fund$ R88trfctsd Fundo Doslgnated fund8 Tot41 2023 Total 2022 St Andrew's Flat Rent Barn Lodge Rent 8,100 18,9CK) 8,100 18,900 8,400 16,009 Total incorne from other trading activities 27,000 27.000 24.409 5 Income from charitsblè aetivltlas Unr8strtct•d fund8 Restrfctod Desl9nated Funds fund$ Total 2023 Total 2022 Funeral fÈés Baptism fees Wedding feès Banns Certrficates Fete Sales Sl AndreS- Hall hire St AndreVs- Church hSre st Andrews- Into Universty (h811 hirel Hoty Nativity- ChurchlHall hire 229 103 229 103 477 180 35 3.393 4,800 S30 3.079 2,215 300 3,079 2,215 300 26.750 26.750 29,532 10,136 10,136 6,780 Total incomè from charitabla aCtltIeS 42,84B 42.848 45,727 14
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 6 Income from investsnents Unr•8trietsd funds R•strlctsd Desl9natsd lunds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 CBF Deposit A¢¢ount Interest 1.896 1,896 438 Total Irome from inveslTnenl$ 1,896 1,896 438 7 Totsl gxpènditure Staff Depre¢iation Costs other Costs Total 2023 Total 2022 Expenditure tsn ¢harltable activities Activitie5 undertaken directly Support costs 95,288 95.288 20,736 80,180 960 19,161 815 19,161 615 96,248 116,024 81.140 Total Expenditure 19.161 615 96.248 116,024 81,140 Analysis ol oth•r support Costs Total 2023 Total 2022 Govomance cost$ 960 960 960 15
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Comparatlvo Funds- Statsment of Flnanclal ActSviti•s for the Year Endgd 31 Dgcember 2022 Unrestrict fun¢Js Dèslgnatad funds Total 2022 SOFA comè from., Donations and lega¢ies Other trading actfville$ Charitable activities Investments 17.581 24,409 45,727 438 19,187 24.409 45.727 438 Total income 88.155 89.761 Ex nditure on.. Charitable actiwtie$ 80.680 81,140 Total expendiiure 80,680 460 81,140 Nat Incomall•xpendlturel 7,475 1.148 8,621 Nat movamt in fund8 7,475 1,148 8,621 Roconclliation of funds Tot81 funds brought forward 79,159 6.294 85,453 Total funds carried forward 86,634 7,440 94.a74 Trustèos 4 trustees received reimburs•m8nts for expenses tolalling £4,106 during the year 12022.. 6 trustees reimbursed £1,589). Stephen Georg8 resign as Trustee during the year in J8nuary 2023 and reGeiv £185 remunaration for cataker services in the Year 12022.. £Nill. 10 Employees Number of employees The charity èmpleyèd ona employee during the yoar12022." niD. Employm8nl costs 2023 2022 Wagés and salaries Soual security Costs Pension conlrfbutlons 15,830 2.675 656 19.161 16
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 11 Taxatlon The Parochial Church Council of the Ecea5col Parish of Moulsecoomb is exempt from tax on income and gamis to Ihe extent that th•s8 are applied lo its charitable objects. 12 Tanglble flxod assets Office Computer Equlpment Equipment Totsl Cost At 1 January 2023 Additi'DWIS 5,217 1,501 6,718 As at 31 December 2023 5,217 1.501 6.718 Deplation At 1 January 2023 Charge for the year 565 615 As at 31 December 2023 565 50 615 N•1 book value As at 31 tlècèmb8r 2023 4,652 1,451 6.103 At 1 January 2023 13 Dgbtoys 2023 2022 Trade debtors Prepayments HMRC and Nl creditor Agency Funds 2,800 505 315 3.804 88D 14 crltorS 2023 2022 Trade oxeditors Accruals and deferred incoffle 1,314 2.B52 121 13,926 4.166 14.047 17
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 15 R•stri¢tod Funth Ineomlng resour¢•s Resources expended Transfer 31 Dernber 2023 January 2023 Fund name Strategic D8velopment Fund 27,529 (23,989) 3.540 27.529 {23,9891 Strateglc Davolopment Fund is a grant from the DDcese. The Church submit rècèipts and invoices each fflonth, which are reimbursed. The grant is spe¢ifi¢ally forthe revilalisation of tho church and its rommunity. 16 Deslgnatsd Funds Incoming resources Rosoureès expértd•d Transfer 31 D&eemlJer 2023 January 2023 Fund name stacker$ Susséx Community Foun¢Jation Holy Naliwty Défibrillator Soclal Club Fund Wtyship (266) (41 5,564 1,806 1.606 359 3,693 (359) 13.693) {901 7.440 4,142 14.4121 7,170 Stackers is assigned to chilthen's work on a SurY. Sussex Community Foundation18 8551gned to setting up a toddlers group. Holy Natlvity are funds designated lowaids another chureh building. Defrlbrlllator is assign8d to the funding of a defibrillator and ils installation at St Andrew's Churth. Social Club Fund are funds that are design8ted towards the hall kitchen. Worship are ndS that are d95ignated toward$ worship. 18
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MOULSECOOMB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 17 An#lysi8 of net ass•ts between funds Fund balances at 31 December 2023 are represented by.. Unrostricted fund9 Re$tri¢tÈd D•slgnatsd funds funds Tatal Fixed assets Current assets Credttors.. amounts falling due wtthin one year fj.103 99,277 (4,166) 8,103 109,987 14,1661 3,540 7,170 101,214 7,170 111.924 Fund balances at 31 Decembor 2022 are reprtrsented by.. Unrestricted fund Rg$tricted Designatèd fvndg fund8 Total Current a$$èts Crèditors.. amounts falling due within on8 year 100.881 (14,0471 108.121 114.0471 86.834 7.440 94.074 18 Ultimata controlling party The charity wa5 underthe corfr¢l of th8 Trustees during the period under review. 19
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