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← The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ Church, Alsager

2023-12-31-accounts

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date

Charity name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Alsager

Charity registration number: 1131298

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church,
Alsager exists to:
1. Enable the church to play its part in God’s
mission to his world;
2. Co-operate with the minister in sharing
leadership;
3. Ensure legal compliance with charity law and
ecclesiastical law, in particular in the areas of
finance, employment and appointments;
4. Care for the buildings and churchyard so that
they may be best suited for the purpose of the
church’s ministry and mission;
5. Be a channel of consultation within the wider
Church through its synodical structures on
matters that affect the Church locally and
nationally.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Regular public worship open to all; the provision
of sacred space for personal prayer and
contemplation; pastoral work including visiting
the sick and the bereaved; teaching of
Christianity through sermons; courses and small
groups; taking of religious assemblies in schools
and for schools in the church worship space; the
provision of youth clubs, children’s clubs and a
parent/carer and toddler group both with a
Christian Ethos; Promotion of Christianity
through the staging of events and meetings and
the distribution of literature; Promoting the
whole mission of the Church through provision
of activities for senior citizens, parents and
children and other fellowship/worship groups;
supporting other charities in the UK and
overseas.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission onpublic benefit		 Para 1.18 No

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Full details are available in our Annual Report
which can accessed at
(http://www.christchurchalsager.uk/annual-
report.html)
In April, The Bishop of Stockport presided at our
confirmation service, with 78 people in attendance
(including 4 children). Six candidates were
confirmed (one 14 year old, one 19 year old and
four aged between 25 and 67).
In November, The Bishop of Chester appointed our
curate, The Reverend Sister Heather Susan
Kemball, to be Curate-in-Charge of the parish of All
Saints, Church Lawton in the Deanery of Congleton.
Church members getting confirmed; those who are
confirmed being called into ordained ministry; and
those who are ordained moving on to be church
leaders elsewhere are all signs of a healthy church
(although no church is ever perfect!). Healthy
churches also recognise that we all need to be
growing on our frontlines (that is the places where
we spend most of our time and the people with
whom we engaged with the most) to enable us to
grow into the people Jesus intends us to be, so we
can beargood fruit for him. That’s whyI love our

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‘frontlines selfies board’ in the church hall that was populated in January. Once again, this year’s annual report gives an insight into the breadth and depth of the mission and ministry of Christ Church. It needs to be acknowledged that we couldn’t do the things mentioned without the support of our volunteer workforce. Many thanks to every one of you. The cost of living crisis continued through 2023 and many people have turned to the church to support them with warm spaces and health meals at Tea on Tuesday and Messy Church. Big Breakfast on Mondays continues to be popular community space for all ages. The challenge that we have is finding grants to enable use to fund our ministry and community activities, with more organisations competing for few and often smaller grants. Our grants to our mission partners locally and overseas are essential for the communities they support.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end of
theperiod		 Para 1.21 Receipts: £226,313, payments £222,999. Net
assets: £178,949
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on
unrestricted funds (if possible) of approximately
3 months average expenditure
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £50,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the charity
continuing as agoing concern		 Para 1.23 Expected reduction of grant income; reduced
fees income.

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The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Donations from congregation, fees and grants.
Investment policy and
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Reduction in principal sources of income.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)		 Para 1.25 PCCs are governed by two Measures: thePAROCHIAL
CHURCHCOUNCILS(POWERS) MEASURE1956 as amended
(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/Eliz2/4-
5/3/contents)and the CHURCHREPRESENTATIONRULESas
amended.
(https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/2019/1/schedule/3)
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Body corporate (see S3 of Parochial Church Council
(Powers) Measure 1956 above)

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Trustee selection
methods including
details of any
constitutional
provisions e.g. election
to post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 The Vicar is appointed to post and is a trustee ex-officio, as
is the Curate.
The wardens are elected by a meeting of parishioners and
electoral roll members and as such are ex-officio
members.
Deanery Synod members are elected by a meeting of
electoral roll members and as such are ex-officio
members.
All others are elected by a meeting of electoral roll
members.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church,
Alsager is part of the Diocese of Chester within
the Church of England
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 The Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church,
Alsager is a member of Churches together in
Alsager.
The Parochial Church Council Of Christ Church,
Alsager has a Memorandum of Understanding
with the local Methodist Circuit regarding
services at Oakhanger.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of
Christ Church,Alsager
Other name the charity uses PCC of Christ Church,Alsager
Registered charity number 1131298
Charity’s principal address Christ Church Office
35 Church Road, Alsager
Stoke on Trent
ST7 2HS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
1 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for wholeyear		 Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee(if any)
Rev Daran Ward Vicar/Chair Bishop of Chester

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Mrs J Askew Church Warden
Vice Chair		 Parishioners and Members of
the Electoral Roll of the Parish
Dr D L Fidal Church Warden
Vice Chair		 Jan - April As above
Mr R Hewitt Church Warden May - Dec As above
Mrs S Jones Deanery Synod Rep Members of the Electoral Roll of
the Parish
Mrs A Ward Deanery Synod Rep As above
Mrs Debbie Preston Deanery Synod Rep As above
Mrs B Steel Treasurer As above
Mrs J Newman Secretary As above
Mrs A Chatterley As above
Mr M Holland As above
Mr G Chatterley As above
Ms G Bowers Jan - Nov As above
Mr C Follett As above
Mr S Roberts As above
Mrs R White As above
Dr D L Fidal May - Dec As above
Mrs Alison Thomas April-Dec As above
Phil Follett-Laing April-Dec As above
Jessica Follett-Laing April-Dec As above

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for wholeyear
Rev Daran Ward (church and
immediate surroundings, and
church drive held on trust for
parishioners. Held ex-officio as
incumbent)
Churchwardens (plate,
ornaments and other movable
goods of the church on trust
for parishioners. Held ex-officio
as churchwardens)

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

ames and addresses of advisers (Optional information) ames and addresses of advisers (Optional information) ames and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Rev Daran Ward Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Chair ] Date 25th September 2024

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Receipts 2023 2022
Congrega(onal Giving A 158,456 129,471
Gi8 Aid Recovered A 40,080 24,350
Grants B 32,173 25,496
Income from Church Ac(vi(es C 18,486 16,412
PCC/Other Fees 14,902 16,464
Miscellaneous D 3,216 15,620
Total Receipts 267,313 227,813
Payments 2023 2022
Parish Share 71,757 69,667
Salaries E 77,240 70,076
Clergy /Staf Expenses F 5,820 4,635
Cost of Ministry /ac(vi(es G 13,847 13,763
Church RunningExpenses H 18,614 37,679
U(li(es I 14,363 7,064
Mission Givingand Dona(ons J 18,190 12,946
Miscellaneous K 3,168 1,235
Total Payments 222,999 217,065
Current Assets 2023 2022
Current Account 12,989 10,476
Business Reserve Account 96,015 55,119
CCLA Account 22,402 21,706
60DN account 50,350 50,000
Accounts Receivable 0 0
Cash and unpresented cheques 31 41
Total 181,787 137,341
Liabili2es 2023 2022
AgencyCollec(ons 2,838 2,708
Accounts Payable 0
Total 2,838 2,708
Net Assets 2023 2022
178,949 134,634
Receipts
Payments
Excess (defcit) to date
Opening balance
Closing balance		 267,313
-222,999
44,314
134,634
178,948
Represented by Funds 2023
Unrestricted 163,774
Designated 170
Restricted 15,005
Total 178,949

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Further Analysis - Receipts

(A) CongregaLonal / other Giving
2023
2022
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Standing Orders
89,777
0
1,200
90,977
87,544
Gi8-Aid Envelopes
200
0
0
200
200
Non Gi8 Aid S/O
8,426
0
1,200
9,626
6,491
Plate
1,832
0
0
1,832
1,890
Messy Church Collec(on
158
0
0
158
315
Cofee and Communion Collec(on
141
0
0
141
10
One-of Gi8s - GA
18,110
0
550
18,660
22,375
One-of Gi8s - non-GA
33,056
0
550
33,606
7,168
All other giving
1,893
20
117
2,030
938
Churchyard dona(ons
0
0
1,226
1,226
2,540
Total
153,593
20
4,843
158,456
129,471
Tax refund on GiQ Aid
40,080
0
0
40,080
24,350
(B) Grants
2023
2022
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Recurring Grants
1,050
0
0
1,050
1,050
Youth / Children's Grant
0
0
23,000
23,000
20,000
Other (One-of) Grants
2,848
0
3,475
6,323
3,546
Bibles for Children
0
0
1,800
1,800
900
Total
3,898
0
28,275
32,173
25,496
(C) Receipts from church acLviLes
2023
2022
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Hall Hire
9,704
0
0
9,704
7,988
Magazine
240
0
0
240
275
Solar Feed-in
4,003
0
0
4,003
4,288
Cherubs
523
0
0
523
596
BB@C
4,017
0
0
4,017
3,200
F2F
0
0
0
0
65
Total
18,486
0
0
18,486
16,412
(D) Miscellaneous
2023
2022
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Sales
600
0
0
600
170
Earmarked Income
550
0
0
550
0
Interest
1942
0
0
1,942
400
Pension contribu(on repayments
17
0
0
17
203
Insurance payment
0
0
0
0
14,747
Sundry - Other
-291
0
398
107
100
Note 1
Total
2,818
0
398
3,216
15,620

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Further Analysis - Payments

Further Analysis - Payments
(E) Salaries / Associated Costs 2023 2022
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Salaries 55,294 0 21,945 77,240 70,076
Total 55,294 0 21,945 77,240 70,076
(F) Staf Expenses 2023 2022
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Working Expenses of the Vicar 216 0 0 216 493
Youth Worker Expenses 384 0 0 384 559
Children's Worker Expenses 18 0 0 18 120
Administrator Expenses 0 0 0 0 18
Vicarage Expenses 3,943 0 0 3,943 3,292
Support & Training Costs 416 0 0 416 135
Curate's expenses 843 0 0 843 0
Other expenses 0 0 0 0 18
Total 5,820 0 0.00 5,820 4,635
(G) Ministry /acLviLes 2023 2022
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Youth 2,059 0 88 2,147 2,734
Children 1,240 0 472 1,712 2,927
Children - Bibles for Schools 0 0 1,065 1,065 976
Messy Church 1,710 0 81 1,791 1,645
Cherubs 83 0 0 83 307
Upkeep of Services 982 0 0 982 1,499
BB@C 3,294 0 0 3,294 2,749
Note 2 Tea on Tuesday 405 1,483 1,888 0
Ministry & Mission 548 0 0 548 451
Evangelism (Alpha) 337 0 0 337 475
Total 0 0 3,189 13,847 13,763
(H) Running Expenses 2023 2022
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Note 1 Church Maintenance 1,090 0 0 1,090 15,831
Church Insurance 3,728 0 0 3,728 3,490
Churchyard Maintenance 891 0 1,226 2,117 8,478
Church Major repairs 0 0 0 0 0
Hall Maintenance 1,528 0 0 1,528 1,211
Hall Insurance 1,224 0 0 1,224 1,440
Cleaning Supplies 970 0 0 970 807
Payroll /Bank Charges 772 0 0 772 810
IT/ tech Equipment 1,460 0 0 1,460 2,218
Phones and Internet 974 0 0 974 1,029
Admin Supplies 1,718 0 0 1,718 589
Media Publicity 607 0 0 607 70
Other equipment 100 0 996 1,096 284
Oakhanger Insurance 1,330 0 0 1,330 1,122
Governance charges 0 0 0 0 300
Total 16,392 0 2,222 18,614 37,679
(I) ULliLes 2023 2022

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Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Church Electricity/Gas
6,810
0
0
6,810
3,334
Church Water
162
0
0
162
160
Hall Electricity
6,511
0
0
6,511
2,893
Hall Water
421
0
0
421
319
St Luke's U(li(es
459
0
0
459
358
Total
14,363
0
0
14,363
7,064
(J) Mission Support (Far Out) /
Grants to Individuals
2023
2022
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
UCB
2,570
0
0
2,570
1,870
Oakhanger Project
2,570
0
0
2,570
1,870
Wyclife Bible Translators
2,570
0
0
2,570
1,870
CSW
2,570
0
0
2,570
1,870
Icfem Mission
2,570
0
0
2,570
1,720
Tear Fund
2,570
0
0
2,570
1,720
PCF Gateway Trust
2,570
0
0
2,570
1,720
Sub- total
17,990
0
0
17,990
12,640
Hardship fund
200
0
0
200
306
Grants to Individuals
0
0
0
0
0
Total
18,190
0
0
18,190
12,946
(K) Miscellaneous
2023
2022
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Earmarked Expenditure
550
0
0
550
0
Deanery Expenses
45
0
0
45
0
Trading costs
0
0
0
0
0
Cost of Fundraising
25
0
0
25
34
Sundry - Other
2,635
0
-87
2,548
1,201
Total
3,255
0
-87
3,168
1,235

Note 1 These two lines in 2022 relate to the cost of redecora(on of the Church offset by the Insurance claim

Note 2[Tea on Tuesday was awarded a grant, by CE Council in April 2023, costs were separated at that (me. The ] restricted spend falls within the grant monies.

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Independent Examinerfs Report To the PCC of Christ Church, Alsager I r6POrt on the accounts for the year ended 31 st Decemb8r 2023 which are set out on pages 3-6. Respective responslbilities of the Trustses and Independent Examlner As trustees of the charity. the members of the PCC are r8sponsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examina the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act foltow the prccedures laid down in the General Dlrections given by the Charlty Commissioners section 145(5llb) of the 2011 Act and stat8 whether particular mattars have come to my attention. Ba818 of independent examlner's roport My examination was Carried out in accordancè with the General Dir8Ctlons given by th& Charity Commission. An axamination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of th8 accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts. and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requirgd in a full audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on th8 accounts. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my 8xamlnation, no matters have come to my att8ntion which glve me reasonable cause to believe that In any material respect the requirem8nts to keep accounting records In accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act; or to to prepar8 accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met," or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed . IVy..(.oh/. Address:.........l%.. ..￿￿￿￿.S.kI.Tr.%..... Date: . Xo MWGL I