Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
Administrative information
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Lytchett Minster is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (Number 1131216). In 2010 a United Benefice was formed comprising two parishes: Lytchett Minster Parish Church with St Dunstan’s Upton, and St Mary’s, Lytchett Matravers. The Team Rector is based in Lytchett Minster and Upton.
The benefice is in Poole & North Bournemouth Deanery in the Diocese of Salisbury within the Church of England. Lytchett Minster Parish Church is situated on the main Dorchester Road through Lytchett Minster. St Dunstan’s Church (and the adjacent Community Centre) is situated on Poole Road in Upton.
PCC members who have served from 20[th] March 2024 until the date of this report was approved are:
Incumbent: Team Rector Rev Matthew Simpson Associate Curate Revd Michelle Cobley Wardens: Mrs Helen Pope Mr Ray Brittain Deanery Synod Mrs Lexi Dyer (until APCM 2026) Reps: Mr Mark Rathbone (until APCM 2026) Mrs Helen Pope (until APCM 2026) Elected Members : Mr Ian Swinden (until APCM 2025) Mrs Avril Perkins (until APCM 2025) Mrs Elizabeth Luxton (until APCM 2025) Mr Martin Berryman (until APCM 2025) Mr Andrew Barr ( until APCM 2026) Mr Dave Hunnings ( until APCM 2027) Mrs Nicola Welch ( until APCM 2027) Mrs Carole Singleton ( until APCM 2027) Mrs Jane SeQueira ( until APCM 2027) Mr Sam Peckham ( until APCM 2027) LLM’s invited Mr Dave Parker ( vice -chair) to attend: Mr Mark Rathbone Treasurer: Mrs Wendy Atkinson
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.
Objectives and Activities
Lytchett Minster PCC is responsible with the incumbent to offer worship to God and to promote the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
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Church attendance
The Church Membership used for the Fairer Share calculation based on church membership was145 adults and we declared ourselves to be a band “C” church (ie slightly below diocesan average income and ability to pay). The number of worshippers increased substantially at major festivals, and the Fairer Share figures exclude all who are under 18.
Electoral Roll
This year the electoral roll has been completed as required by the Church of England This notice was displayed on the 11th January until 28[th] February 2025.There are now 163 names on the roll. Approximately one third of our worshippers live outside the parish. There is an encouraging number of new people getting involved in the church.
Financial Review
The trustees who make up the Church Council are required to maintain accounting records and prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines. The major part of this responsibility is delegated to the Treasurer, Wendy Atkinson. Ian Swinden chairs the Finance Working group which supports the treasurer and overseas the setting of annual budgets. The Group currently also includes Carole Singleton, Sue Hunnings , Jane Sequeira, , Andy Barr, Michelle Cobley and Matt Simpson. Total receipts on ordinary funds in 2024 were £102,08.58, a slight decrease on the previous year and are detailed in the financial statement which raised £7,878.41. Lettings increased to £11581.25 although this is still below the pre pandemic letting income.
£120,939.06 was spent on providing Christian ministry in our parish and beyond, which includes our diocesan Parish Share. At £73785.00 the Parish Share remains at one of the highest levels (70% of our total annual budget), reflecting our continued numerical return. Our expenditure increased significantly due to the large increase in utilities and inflation. The majority of those who work under the auspices of the PCC are volunteers.
In addition to covering clergy expenses and the costs of worship much of this expenditure also covered cost of outreach in the parish. We again laid on a number of Christmas Carol services to accommodate all those who wished to attend. The PCC gave donations totalling £2,905.00 to support mission and outreach beyond our parish during 2024. Also some money has been kept aside for the Routes to Roots monthly lunch costs. There were also a number of specific church collections which were organised to support other charities. Over the year we have supported Children’s Society, Routes to Roots and Christian Aid, Wau, YWAM ( Malcolm Taylor) Angel Tree and the Poppy appeal.
The General fund showed a deficit of income over expenditure of £2,529.52. This was due to the sad death of a number of significant givers, increased utility bills and the effect of inflation. Utility charges, insurance and grounds maintenance together with essential repairs accounted for £21,643.00. All budget areas are keeping tight control on expenditure and will continue to do so in 2025.
The 2025 budget is broadly similar to 2024. The cost of utilities is once again starting to increase. We have introduced digital giving at both churches at no cost. We are hopeful that these areas along with an increase in personal giving will result in a budget that breaks even in 2025.
The finance team are grateful to Wendy for continuing the role of treasurer. Previous signatories have now been removed from the bank account.
Accounts January to December 2024 follow here with the Examiners Report for the year ended 31 December 2024.Approved by the PCC March 2025 Signed on their behalf by Rev Matt Simpson
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Management Report
Lytchett Minster Parish Church & St Dunstan's Upton For the period ended 31 December 2024
Prepared by
Martin Arthur FMAAT, FFA, FIPA, FFTA, MIH, ACIE.
Prepared on 5 March 2025
For management use only
Table of Contents
Profit and Loss ................................................................................................................................................3 Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................5 Statement of Cash Flows ................................................................................................................................6 A/R Ageing Detail ............................................................................................................................................7 A/P Ageing Detail ............................................................................................................................................8
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Profit and Loss
January - December 2024
| Profit and Loss January - December 2024 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| INCOME | |
| Donation not in church service | 3,509.48 |
| First Steps | 511.18 |
| Forest Church Giving | 62.05 |
| Fundraising | 7,878.41 |
| Legacies & Gifts | 1,850.31 |
| Lettings | 1,164.50 |
| Offerings in church | 95.00 |
| Offerings Parish Church | 4,060.91 |
| Offerings St Dunstan's | 1,776.23 |
| Total Offerings in church | 5,932.14 |
| Other Income | 1,058.82 |
| PCC Statutory Fees | 2,169.00 |
| Planned Giving | 66,837.94 |
| Reclaimed tax | 16,350.96 |
| Rent and Wayleave Fees | 200.00 |
| Sales | 10,416.75 |
| Sales of Product Income | 20.00 |
| Uncategorised Income | 448.00 |
| Total Income | 118,409.54 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 118,409.54 |
| EXPENSES | |
| Church Manager Costs | 7,445.10 |
| Cleaning Costs | 1,000.37 |
| Expenses | |
| Accounting and Bank Charges | 730.29 |
| Children's Work Expenses | 364.69 |
| Churchyard Costs | 3,892.00 |
| Total Expenses | 4,986.98 |
| Fundraising Expense | 474.00 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Diocesan Share Contribution | 73,785.00 |
| Equipment costs (not office) | 517.45 |
| Hospitality and Kitchen | 514.45 |
| Insurance costs | 3,486.46 |
| Licence & Subscription costs | 1,795.03 |
| Link Group | 12.59 |
| Mission Donations | 1,398.80 |
| Total Other Expenses | 81,509.78 |
| Outreach Events costs | 859.85 |
| Repair and Maintenance Costs | 7,402.33 |
| Routes to Roots Lunch Cost | 646.81 |
| Total Clergy Expenses | 1,209.38 |
| Clergy Expenses MS | 861.06 |
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| Total | |
|---|---|
| Total Total Clergy Expenses | 2,070.44 |
| Total Music Costs | 162.00 |
| Musical Instruments and Books | 1,639.70 |
| Organist | 70.00 |
| Total Total Music Costs | 1,871.70 |
| Total Office | |
| Office Running Costs | 2,070.81 |
| Printing& Supplies | 2,034.54 |
| Total Total Office | 4,105.35 |
| Total Services Costs | |
| Services Altar Costs | 818.96 |
| Services Flower Costs | 57.51 |
| Total Total Services Costs | 876.47 |
| Uncategorised Expense | 480.00 |
| Utilities Costs | 6,861.84 |
| Youth Work Cost | 348.04 |
| Total Expenses | 120,939.06 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | -2,529.52 |
| NET INCOME | £ -2,529.52 |
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Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2024
| Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| Total | |
| FIXED ASSET | |
| Total Fixed Asset | |
| CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | |
| CBF CofE Deposit Fund | 19,915.91 |
| CoopCurrent Account | 34,022.95 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 53,938.86 |
| DEBTORS | |
| Debtors | 283.25 |
| Total Debtors | 283.25 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |
| Diocesean Fees account | -640.00 |
| LUBCA Recharge | -13.32 |
| Routes to Roots Lunch Money | -577.67 |
| Statutoryfee deposits | -1,147.58 |
| Total Current Assets | -2,378.57 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 51,843.54 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES) | 51,843.54 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 51,843.54 |
| CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR | |
| Verger/Organist | 597.00 |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than oneyear | 597.00 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £51,246.54 |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES | |
| Bells Fund | 1,037.94 |
| Childrens/Family Worker 2018 | 3,540.00 |
| Fabric Fund LMPC | 23,413.73 |
| General Fund | 7,304.52 |
| Reserve Fund | 24,934.96 |
| Retained Earnings | -8,849.74 |
| Youth Discretionary Fund | 407.79 |
| Youth Worker Salary 2016 on | 1,986.86 |
| Profit for theyear | -2,529.52 |
| Total Capital and Reserves | £51,246.54 |
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Statement of Cash Flows
January - December 2024
| Statement of Cash Flows January - December 2024 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |
| Net Income | -2,529.52 |
| Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash provided by operations: | |
| Debtors | -283.25 |
| Diocesean Fees account | 490.00 |
| LUBCA Recharge | -38.39 |
| Statutory fee deposits | -474.42 |
| Creditors | -701.63 |
| Total Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cashprovided by operations: | -1,007.69 |
| Net cashprovided by operating activities | -3,537.21 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |
| Verger/Organist | 194.00 |
| Bells Fund | 808.06 |
| Fabric Fund LMPC | 841.18 |
| Net cashprovided by financing activities | 1,843.24 |
| NET CASH INCREASE FOR PERIOD | -1,693.97 |
| Cash at beginningofperiod | 55,632.83 |
| CASH AT END OF PERIOD | £53,938.86 |
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A/R Ageing Detail
As of December 31, 2024
| Date | Transaction Type | No. | Customer | Due Date | Amount | Open Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 30 days past due | ||||||
| Mrs Moira Ledger - | ||||||
| 10/12/2024 | Invoice | 1080 | Bridge | 17/12/2024 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 18/12/2024 | Invoice | 1086 | Jiggy Wrigglers | 30/12/2024 | 173.25 | 173.25 |
| Total for 1 - 30 | days past due | £283.25 | £283.25 | |||
| TOTAL | £283.25 | £283.25 |
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A/P Ageing Detail
As of December 31, 2024
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St Dunstan's and Lytchett Minster Parish Church
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Lytchett Minster Parish Church
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Lytchett Minster Parish Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Lytchett Minster Parish Church (Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity, 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 Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Martin Arthur FMAAT, FFA, FIPA, FFTA, MIH, ACIE. 13[th] March 2025
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Owner: Martin Arthur FMAAT, FFA, FIPA, FFTA, MIH, ACIE