2024-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mary The Virgin, Wendover

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The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Wendover Buckinghamshire

Annual Report May 2023 to March 2024

Vicar: Rev Sally Moring

Bank: NatWest CAF Bank 22 Market Square 25 Kings Hill Ave Aylesbury Kings Hill HP2 01T West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

Independent Examiner: Gavin Styles FCCA, Chapel Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4BJ

The church of St Mary the Virgin is situated on the outskirts of Wendover. It is part of the Diocese of Oxford within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Parish Office, 11 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6DU.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) became a registered charity in August 2009. Its registration number is 1131299.

PCC members who have served from May23 to the date of approval of this report are:

Incumbent: Rev Sally Moring Associate Priest: Rev Nadine Rose Curate: Rev Matthew Routledge LLMs: David Blackmore Ian Sansbury Churchwardens: Peter Dean Deanery Synod Representatives: Sian Chattle Paul Dean Edward Blakeman Peter Dean Elected Members: Paul Dean (Secretary) Matt Ryan (Treasurer) Sarah Frost Monica Tompsett Peter Lockett Jennifer Ballantine Johanna Free Catherine Taylor Anne-Marie Foster Sharon Wilson Jacqueline Smith Michael Crockett

Alison Kirk (Diocesan Synod)

Ex Officio

A: Structure, governance and management

The method of appointing PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. New appointees are given an information pack. The PCC has passed a resolution by which a proportion of the PCC members will stand for re-election every three years, limited to a total of six years served. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. This is achieved by notices given out during church services, articles in the St Mary’s newsletter and notices placed around the church.

The incumbent is currently Rev Sally Moring with Associate Priest Rev Nadine Rose and Curate Revd Matthew Routledge. David Blackmore and Ian Sansbury are licensed to serve in the parish as Licensed Lay Ministers (LLM).

The PCC operates by meeting during the year with various sub-committees meeting and conducting delegated activities and taking delegated responsibility in between. Methods of reporting back to the PCC range from the formal pre-distributed reports for discussion at PCC meetings, to informal verbal reports. The PCC became a registered charity in 2009 and is mindful of its responsibilities as Trustees. The major risks to which the church is exposed, as identified by the Trustees have been reviewed annually, and systems or procedures have been established to manage those risks.

B: Objectives and Activities

St Mary’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting the whole mission of the Church – pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church building, St Mary’s Centre, and the churchyard at Church Lane. Since 1992, the PCC has been a party to the Sharing Agreement of 1986 relating to St Anne’s Church, Aylesbury Road, Wendover. The PCC also holds a lease over the premises at 11 High Street, Wendover (JUST shop and Parish Office). All of which contribute to our aim to be a church at the heart of the community. Details of our work are described more fully in the following reports from committees and other groups who contribute to our church community. The PCC depends on many volunteers who give freely of their time and talents. A

major part of its activity is the training and involvement of an increasing number of volunteers, doing practical projects or duties alongside others who are further involved as a trustee or a committee member. The benefits from volunteers’ work, and our thanks to them, cannot be overstated, without them the viability of our church would be seriously affected. Our grantmaking policy is twofold; special appeals which may arise, and giving at a budgeted annual level, where finances are available, as managed by the Global Church Committee.

Electoral Roll

Our Electoral Roll is managed by Jacquie Smith, our Electoral Roll officer. As required, the draft new register has been displayed in church for two weeks prior to the APCM. The number of people on the new Roll was reported at the APCM on 21[st] May 2023 which was 243 down by 3 from 2022.

The PCC

The full PCC met seven times during the past year using the online Zoom facility or in person at St Mary’s. Committees met between meetings and a number reported formally to the PCC.

Church Attendance

We are required by the Diocese to report on the average weekly attendance for the first four weeks of October. This figure is one of the inputs to our Parish Share allocation. For 2023 the average weekly attendance for in person services was 89 and for online services at home services was 10. This period includes the October half term holidays so cannot be taken as a true reflection of ‘average’ church attendance. Also, being online it does include some households where more than one individual dialled in

We also had the following numbers for occasional services held at St Mary’s: 20 baptisms, 2 weddings and 19 funerals.

Committees

The PCC operates through a number of committees that meet between full meetings of the PCC:

Standing Committee (Chair: Sally Moring) is responsible for transacting the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC. The committee met seven times between the Annual Meeting of 2023

and 2024 and has reported formally to each PCC meeting.

In addition to the Standing Committee we also have the following committees, Finance and Governance, Estates Committee and People Committee that meet regularly during thew year and report back to the PCC.

C: PCC Review of the Year

The year started with our first meeting after the APCM on 13[th] June 2023 via Zoom with only one agenda item to update the signatories on one of the bank accounts which was proposed seconded and passed by the meeting.

The second meeting was on 28[th] June 2023 where the PCC officers were elected being Matt Ryan as Treasurer, Paul Dean as secretary. The standing committee was elected as follows Revd Sally Moring, Revd Nadine Rose, Peter Dean, Paul Dean, Sian Chattle, Catherine Taylor, Anne-Marie Foster.

Sally then showed some slides which explained what the purpose of the PCC was. The following members were also elected to sub groups, Michael Crockett to the Finance group and Jennifer Ballentine and Anne-Marie Foster to the People group. Helen Blakeman then gave the meeting an update on safeguarding and the training requirements for PCC members was explained. The Policy on Safeguarding was proposed seconded and passed by the meeting.

Matt then gave a finance update, and Global church charities were approved for donations being Tear Fund, Aylesbury Youth Concern, St Philips Chapel Street in Salford. Sarah Frost’s preaching agreement renewal was proposed, seconded and agreed by the meeting. Nadine gave an update on the Children and Young People work. A Quinquennial report had been completed for the church and was sent out to members prior to the meeting.

The third meeting was on 28[th] September 2023, Peter Dean chaired this meeting as Sally was on her sabbatical. Matt gave us a finance update and said the budget for the year was running to plan. Sub group report by Finance and Governance group was given which mentioned the Risk Register and possibility of buying JUST. The Estates group then gave a report and the worrying cost of energy was referred to, pressure was to be made to the company fitting the new church doors as still not fitted. The People committee gave their report and we were advised that Employment policy, Payment review policy and Performance review policy were being looked at.

Nadine gave a safeguarding update and reminded PCC members on the training they need to undertake, Peter said he would like this completed before Sally returned from her sabbatical. Nadine then gave her Associate Priest update advising all the work she had been doing in Sally’s absence, particularly mentioned the current youth worker issue and she had been having meetings with Ian Sansbury on this subject.

The fourth meeting was on 22[nd] November 2023, Peter Dean once again chairing the meeting. Matt gave a finance update handing out a summary document to everyone. Matt advised we are now spending more money than we are getting in and asked members to think how we can do some fund raising. We then had sub group updates, David Blackmore advised the Estates group now have a sub group to look at the church’s decarbonisation as if our Gas Boiler broke down we would not be permitted to buy a new gas boiler. A feasibility study was suggested. Safeguarding was reported by Peter who said training documentation was now nearly up to date, Helen Blakeman advised she had attended the Parish Safeguarding Officer Commissioning service. Helen also reported she is due to attend the Diocesan Safeguarding Leadership Pathway training. Associate Priest report from Nadine mentioned Matthew and herself had taken a lot of funerals recently. A Light Party took place and we celebrated the anniversary of David Blackmore’s Lay Reader licensing.

The fifth meeting was held on 23[rd] January 2024 where we welcomed Sally back after her sabbatical. Matt gave is regular finance update and thanked Paul Moring for his work on reducing our energy bills. The budget for 2024 was discussed proposed, seconded and passed by the meeting including the paying of our full parish share. Matt advised that the Ministry Development fund runs out on 31[st] December 2024 so we need to do some fund raising, in addition to this the funding of a family and youth working will be required. Nadine gave an update on the family and youth pioneer worker situation and that grants were being sort to fund some of this. The PCC passed a motion to continue with this work. Sub groups reports were received some being sent out prior to the meeting. The feasibility study on Energy Decarbonisation was proposed, seconded and passed by the meeting. We had a safeguarding update and Anne-Marie said she had now completed her first DBS check and that she was now due to move on to the Sparklers helpers checks. Peter then took over the chairing of the meeting to discuss Prayers on Love and Faith that was recently commended by General Synod. Sally advised that

Nadine, Matthew and herself are all happy to use these prayers. A proposal was passed by the meeting that the PCC fully support our clergy on this matter. Sally then gave her Vicar’s report saying that her sabbatical had been useful and that she got through Christmas services in a more relaxed state to previous years. Sally advised she was due to have a meeting with Father Derek and Remco concerning the churches share agreement from 1992 as St Mary’s no longer use St Annes church for any services. The meeting then split up into smaller groups to discuss the current MAP document on how we need to re-launch it as a Future Plan for St Mary’s

The sixth meeting was held on 13[th] March 2024. Peter Dean updated the meeting on Inclusive Church and Prayers for Love and Faith, Sally gave an update on safeguarding and advised that Helen Blakeman had attended a leadership training course. The meeting then discussed the Vision Work for St Mary’s, PCC members had received documents from Sally in preparation for discussions on this subject the meeting split into separate groups and post it notes were completed on a number of subjects which were collated at the end. Sally gave us an update on the hole in the car park, Bishop Steven had sent an e-mail to all parishes with concerns on the lack of children in the church community and urged each parish to make this a top issue in their parish. David Blackmore gave an update on the Church Energy feasibility study.

Report by Paul Dean PCC Secretary

D: Financial Statement of the PCC

Treasurer’s Report on the accounts for the year to 31 December 2023

Fund details for the financial year to 31 December 2023 are summarised in the table. Please note that fixed assets and depreciation have been excluded from the figures as they relate to past expenditure and not cash spent in 2023.

The General Fund below reflects the income and expenditure arising from the day-to-day activities of our Church. Other Funds for the Church have special rules applied to them and these restrict how the funds can be spent. During

2023 the Church accounts showed a decrease in total funds by £14,517, which is outlined below.

Funds	Income	Expense s	Transfer/ (Losses)	Surplus/ (defcit)	Funds at 31.12.23
General	£182,009	£166,13 9	(£13,527)	£2,343	£37,975
Designated (All)	£560	£30,205	£7,640	(£22,005 )	£46,378
Fabric (Restricted )	£14,143	£33,283	£-	(£19,140 )	£10,283
Legacy (Restricted )	£-	£-	£-	£-	£23,207
Other Restricted	£17,895	£19,473	£1,281	(£297)	£27,072
Total	£214,607	£249,10 0	(£4,606)	(£39,099 )	£144,915

General Fund

2023 saw a steady pattern for our finances at St Mary’s. Planned giving, via the Parish Giving Scheme and regular standing orders was consistent with 2022 other giving from other sources such as direct payments, the website and the card reader increased quite significantly. The weekly cash collections were marginally down on 2022. Our income from hiring the church and centre and some fundraising activities was similar to 2022, however church fees, for weddings etc, increased by c£5,000. Overall, our total income in 2023 was £30,163 higher due to the church receiving several grants from organisations for many of the larger projects that were planned and carried

out in 2023. The JUST shop, once again made an enormous difference to our income as it donated over £13,203 from profits and contributed £9,966 towards running costs.

Our general fund costs increased slightly in the year with costs rising from £164,206 to £166,139. The largest general fund costs for the church in the year were Parish Share of £108,900, which was paid in full and meant that we were able to support the ministry of other churches in the Oxford Diocese. Running the shop cost £14,043 and our utilities continued to be a large proportion of our costs due to the energy price rises. Our gas and electricity costs were lower in the year than we had budgeted, due to our utility provider making errors with the ‘smart’ meter and these differences were written off by them. Larger works this year for repairs included the works on the churchyard wall at the start of 2023, plus the introduction of the automatic doors making the church more accessible. The AV works were capitalised and do not appear in the expenditure as their use will be seen for many years to come.

As a result of some the additional giving and the unexpected reduction to energy costs we ended the year with the General Fund making a surplus of £15,870. As agreed in 2021, the Global Church fund was increased by taking 2% of our general fund income which amounted to £3,640 which is used to make grants to local, national and international organisations. The balance at the year end was £3,762. In addition to this, the General Fund also transferred £4,000 to the Ministry Development Fund to provide enough resource for the Associate Priest role for 2024.

Other Funds

In the year the Ministry Development Fund, which had been setup to support the plans shown in the Mission Action Plan, spent £26,266. The church has made a commitment until November 2025 regarding payments for our Associate Priest. It was agreed by the PCC, that legacies received by the PCC would be designated to be used towards Ministry Development, unless restrictions were given by the donor. At the year end the Ministry

Development Fund had £26,009 after transfers from the General Fund to carry forward to pay for one of the two years’ salary costs.

Grants from the Friends helped to support the planned works on the automatic doors, some smaller internal maintenance as well as the introduction of the energy efficient lights which has helped the church with its aim to reduce its carbon footprint.

It should be noted that none of the other restricted funds can be used against St Mary’s running costs but restricted to fabric, the churchyard, bells, flowers amongst other things.

In the year we spent £39,099 more than we received across all our funds which obviously is not sustainable. Whilst there was some planned extra spending in 2023 we will all need to look to fundraising, increased giving and pursue significant grants if we wish to continue doing what we currently do, in addition to looking after the building.

Thank you

I would like to say a big thank you to all of you who have continued to support the church over the last 12 months. We are fortunate to have a faithful and generous congregation who support our work in Wendover.

Grants from outside sources have been received with much gratitude, notably the Friends of St Mary’s, The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust, U3A and the Wendover Parish Council. Thank you to the donors, but also those who worked hard on researching and requesting fundraising.

Not only have we benefited from income but thank you to those of you who have helped us to keep our costs down, whether that be volunteering with posts or actively trying to save money on our running costs with particular note going to Paul Moring who has worked very hard to manage the energy providers!

Once again, we are hugely grateful to Helen Blakeman and her team at Just who have run the shop and have once again done a fantastic job in the year.

I would also like to give special thanks to all those who have supported me as treasurer during this year. I mention Sarah Bishop who has continued to help

with some of the finance tasks! There are many others who work behind the scenes, so thank you for all you do.

Report by Matt Ryan, PCC Treasurer

E: Churchwardens’ Report, including the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments

Looking back at my churchwarden’s report for 2023, it’s interesting to reflect on the continuities from last year as well as the new opportunities and issues that have arisen over the last twelve months. Many of the things that were work-in-progress last year have come to fruition, others are longer term projects that will occupy us for some time to come and there are new and fresh openings to consider – and I don’t just mean the ‘hole’. Such is a year in the life of a church community and building that has been around for hundreds of years.

We were pleased to able to support Sally in her three-month sabbatical in the autumn of 2023. It’s difficult to comprehend the full extent of the pressures and expectations on any incumbent – they are significant. It was good that we were able to support Sally and Paul in taking an opportunity for refreshment and renewal away from day-to-day church life. Whilst we all missed their contribution whilst they were away, the ministry team and many others stepped up their contribution to ensure that our activities continued as normal. Whilst well-supported by many others, Nadine, Julie and Matthew cheerfully took on a whole range of additional services, activities and responsibilities and I’d like to record our thanks to them here. And it did make us more appreciative of all that Sally does!

At the time of last year’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), we were planning the motorisation of the main glass entrance doors. This work was completed successfully and has made the building more accessible as well as helping to save energy as they automatically close. Managing the works and

the budget proved to be more complex than we anticipated, and completion took longer than expected but the result is a major improvement.

Also underway last year was the Quinquennial Inspection of the building. We received the final report after the last APCM. The report was very thorough but also encouraging in terms of the current state of the building. We are still reaping the benefits of the major internal refurbishment project carried out over ten years ago now. The latest report did highlight a number of items for urgent attention but none of these were particularly major and they have been factored into the minor works being overseen by the Estates Committee. There are also some longer-term recommendations that we will need to consider moving forward. These will be progressed through the Estates Committee and monitored by the PCC.

One thing we weren’t anticipating at last year’s APCM was the appearance of a large hole in the car park. You will probably know by now that this is the result of the collapse of a Victorian vault, possibly associated with the excessive rain this year. Unfortunately, we have had to close the car park whilst we investigate the safety of the whole area and work with diocese towards agreeing a faculty for the repair of the vault. This is on-going but we are making progress and hope to have the car park back in use (perhaps partially) as soon as possible.

Last year we were concerned about our non-renewable energy consumption and the associated costs. We have managed our way through the last winter, keeping the building acceptably warm and balancing our budget. However, this is unsustainable in the long term. Whilst the cost of gas and electricity is no longer increasing at the rate it was, it is likely to remain expensive and, ultimately, we need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels to retain any credibility as we promote caring for the environment as part of our faith.

Replacing halogen lights with LEDs has made a significant impact on our electricity consumption but using gas to heat the building cannot continue indefinitely. Oxford Diocese no longer permits the replacement of existing boilers with any fossil fuel-based replacement. Our current boiler is mid-life and working well but we cannot do nothing and be unprepared for its eventual end-of-life.

The team that worked on the last major internal refurbishment had the foresight to commission underfloor heating and so it would be possible to install a heat-pump driven heating system running on renewable electricity without major internal works. However, such a project would still be complex and, although it could pay for itself in lower energy costs, would require substantial capital investment.

Given the likely cost and recognising that we have finite capacity to manage large-scale projects, PCC is proceeding very cautiously. We have commissioned and received a feasibility study that suggest that the most efficient solution could be a heat pump extracting heat from Hampden Pond and using it to heat the church. Making use of the fortuitous proximity of the pond in such an innovative way is of interest to the Parish Council (who have recently declared a climate emergency), the Diocese and the national church.

David Blackmore is leading this project with monitoring by the Estates Committee and PCC. We are taking a watchful step-by-step approach as we commission further design work and consider potential external capital funding. Hopefully we will make good progress with this but even if the project proves to be imprudent at this time, it will put us in a better position to address the issue when we eventually have no choice but to move away from fossil fuels. I expect to report on progress in next year’s report but we will keep you fully informed through the PCC as we proceed.

Although care for the building is important and can dominate day-to-day considerations, St Mary’s is much more about the people than the building. The People Committee have made steady progress on developing and submitting updated policies and procedures that cover our responsibilities as an employer and as a community venue – we have carried out a review of health and safety and updated risk assessments, minimising risks to users of the building.

All of our activities are dependent on so many volunteers that contribute their time and skills, enriching the life of the church in so many ways. Often this is quietly unseen, many things “just happen” but would not without the faithful service of individuals and teams. We were delighted to celebrate the contribution of so many at our recent joint service in February. This provided some recognition of all the work that goes into making St Mary’s such a special and welcoming place. Thank you for all you do.

Peter Dean

Churchwarden

F: Deanery Synod Report

Wendover Deanery Synod has met on three occasions over the last twelve months.

We met at St Mary’s Wendover on June 7[th] 2023 and elected Gavin Oldham as chair, Gary Beynon as Secretary and a standing committee comprising of Edward Blakeman and Robert Donnell as lay representatives and Rev’d Sally Bottomer and Rev’d John Simpson as clergy representatives as well as the Area Dean, lay chair, secretary and treasurer ( this post is still not filled) . The meeting also discussed subjects which the synod would like to discuss so that future meetings could be planned.

Synod met again on September 27[th] at St Michael and All Angels, Aston Clinton and welcomed James Wood, Buckingham are Discipleship enabler

who spoke to quite a sizeable group of local people involved in Children and Young Peoples work in their parishes. The meeting was encouraging of those doing this work and provoking to those who can help to influence decisions about what’s Is happening in our local parishes. Since then, there has been a diocesan initiative launched to raise the number of children we are engaging with.

Deanery synod then met on January 30[th] 2024 at St Peter and St Paul, Great Missenden and welcomed Paul Moring, our Deanery Environmental Lead. He spoke to a group of both synod members and others from the local parishes about what the diocese is encouraging us to do…. to look at our energy and other ways of conserving our world. There was discussion about Eco- Church membership and a share of what parishes are doing to make a difference. Paul gave some theological input and encouraged parishes to be teaching on this subject on a regular basis.

The next Deanery Synod meeting takes place on Wednesday May 15[th] at St Mary’s, Wendover.

Report by Revd Sally Moring

G: Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

The Church of England and the Diocese require each church to have in place policies on Safeguarding, to support our ‘working with children and young people’ , to consider in our own context all aspects of the ‘Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults in the Diocese of Oxford’ policy - to ensure procedures are in place to ensure a safe environment for children and young people, and Vulnerable Adults - in all aspects of St Mary’s work. Within the policies and guidance, it considers all aspects of current disclosure procedures under the “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure safe recruitment of volunteers and employees”.

Our church follows the guidance and good practice on Safeguarding issued by Oxford Diocese. Our current Safeguarding Policy, for Children & Vulnerable Adults can be found in the church porch and centre. We make an annual return the Oxford Diocesan to confirm that we are following guidelines and that we have noted changes in requirements. Making this return has become more streamlined through the Safeguarding Dashboard for Parishes, and the

questions asked help us to know that our policies and procedures are in line with requirements, or that some aspects require renewal, or need to be developed. The Dashboard reflects the requirements of the national Safeguarding Handbook 2018 (revised 2019).

The ministry team, led by the Vicar, receive specific Safeguarding training and guidance from the Diocese. The PSO (Parish Safeguarding Officer) has recently completed three levels of Diocesan training and is now Certificated at Leadership Level. The PSO has the opportunity to participate in the regular on-line “drop-in” sessions hosted by Tsungai Muchegwa, the Safeguarding Adviser for Buckinghamshire churches. She also attended the Diocesan Safeguarding Service and Workshops for PSOs at Christchurch Cathedral (19[th] November)

The PCC considers St Mary’s approach to Safeguarding in the context of current Diocesan Guidance and model Policies, particularly taking account of the role of volunteers and the changing nature of activities in the church. At St Mary’s we have many volunteers helping to lead the various activities for both children, young people and vulnerable adults. All volunteers and paid workers have to undertake periodic training in safeguarding awareness under the auspices of the Diocese, the majority of which is delivered on-line. Much work has been done by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team to regularise levels of training necessary for different roles, and the frequency of such training. Most on-line training modules last between 60, 90, or 120 minutes, and the PCC will consider how to support individuals needing to complete training modules, but for whom doing so online is not possible from home.

The online training modules is are continually updated and each module comes with helpful guidance on how to navigate through the course on a computer or tablet, and it is set up to enable users to pause in a module, or to see the spoken commentary as printed text (PCC members, and Volunteers, whether working with children or vulnerable adults, requiring initial or updated training, have already been able to use online resources from the Diocese during the past year).

Safeguarding and Communication issues in the context of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) remain an important consideration, as do compliance with National Guidance on the use of social media.

The sub-committee structure of the PCC now makes it easier to address issues of protocol, and to look in detail at policies and documentation requiring ratification – for example, the policy and guidance on Safer Recruitment and People Management, and procedures to deal promptly with any Safeguarding allegation or concern. The PCC should confirm the nature of reporting on Safeguarding it requires for its regular meetings - It may be that this is a regular review of the Safeguarding Action Plan for St Mary’s displayed on the Diocesan Parish Dashboard for Safeguarding .

What is most important is that all volunteers are aware of ‘Best Practice’. St Mary’s has adopted two Good Practice Guides – one for children and one for vulnerable adults. These guides include a Code of Conduct and other relevant support materials. These documents have been distributed in the past to volunteers working in the church community in different contexts; they will now be reviewed in the context of current guidance, and once adopted by the PCC will be re-distributed. Bellringers have recently received specific guidance and training from the Diocese, and have identified members of that team requiring DBS clearance which is now being processed by the Verifier, AnneMarie Foster.

Volunteers are DBS checked as required, through AccessPCS, the Diocesan preferred Verification organisation. As the APCS procedures enable automatic renewal communication with individuals (if they sign up to this), the work of the Verifying Officer is helped. The PSO and Verifier will, following the APM, construct a new spreadsheet of the Training completed, and DBS checks processed, in relation to members of the PCC and other volunteers. On the Diocesan website there is detailed guidance to clarify which volunteers need to be DBS checked, and at which level. On the Government website linked to DBS is further definition of “Volunteer”.

In addition to guidance provided by the Diocese, excellent guidance is available on the NSPCC website in relation to “keeping children safe”. The Diocesan guidance includes helpful protocols for communication with Families, Children and Young People and Vulnerable Adults – whether by phone, electronic means, by distance or by face-to-face visiting.

Currently, related to Safeguarding, if anyone has cause for concern about any vulnerable adult or young person and would like to talk in confidence, then please contact Helen Blakeman, the Safeguarding Officer. (h.blakeman3@btinternet.com)

Report by Helen Blakeman, Safeguarding Officer

H: Vicars Report

It’s been another busy year since the last APCM with much to celebrate but also some sadness.

We were very privileged to host the Buckingham Area ordination of priests on Saturday June 24th by the Bishop of Buckingham and amongst those being ordained was Matthew Routledge, our curate. The ordination was a real celebration as was the following morning when Matthew presided at communion for the first time surrounded by his family, friends and the church family.

Thanks to a huge amount of work by a group from church we staged a ‘Celebration of wedding dresses’ in July. A collection of dresses across the decades, the earliest from 1906, was assembled and complimented with flower arrangements and memorabilia. The church was busy with appreciative visitors all weekend and we ended with a songs of praise service.

I was very privileged to have a sabbatical from 1[st] September to 30[th] November 2023. Thanks to Nadine. Matthew and Julie as well as Pete Dean I was able to leave behind parish life for 3 months to rest, renew and refresh. Paul and I did this by spending time with our family, going to Morrocco and Northumberland and resting; I also went on retreat and on a sewing course. 17 years in ordained ministry had taken its toll and it was good to set back.

Finishing sabbatical on Nov 30[th] meant returning for Advent and Christmas which once again were busy but also great fun! Thanks to our musicians we once again had a beautiful carol service. During the week between the carol service and Christmas Day we estimate 1500 came into our church churchyard. Wendover CE junior school Christmas services brought large numbers as did the carol service, services on Christmas Eve and Christmas

day. This included the successful Christmas Eve outdoor service for the local community.

Our week-by-week worship has continued supported by those who lead, preach, play music, read and intercede and we have covered many themes exploring how we live out our Christian faith in our daily lives. The use of our church building has increased with many calling in to visit our beautiful church and to pray where prayers have been said for centuries. I am very grateful to the Ministry team who contribute to so much as well the work of Pete, Paul, Matt and the whole PCC. None of it could happen without the work of Julie, our parish administrator who co-ordinates so much in the background.

Our work with children, young people and families looks very different at the moment than it has done in previous years – the numbers of children attending on a Sunday has decreased but Sparklers, our toddler group on a Monday is thriving and one – off events such as the Christmas eve outdoor service, the light party and Pancake party show things one -off events are very popular. We are hoping to appoint a Pioneer children, young people and families worker later this year with support from the Diocesan development fund. Our relationship with the local schools and nurseries has developed; both Matthew and Sally are governors at the Junior school and Nadine has a good relationship with the Children’s room nursery as well as serving as a Trustee of Wendover Youth Centre. Regularly leading Collective Worship allows us to build up relationships with both children and staff and we hope to support the wellbeing of staff in the next term.

At St Marys we are very lucky to have so many volunteers and in February we gave thanks for all those who do give of their time at the ‘Thank you volunteers’ celebration. Individual invitations were issued to which many responded … but we still need new people to come forward and help with many activities…live streamers, cleaners, readers, intercessors, coffee makers to list but a few roles. Getting involved deepens relationships and enables us to be more pro-active in our community. Please do consider how you can help.

Sadly, a number of prominent members of the church family died during 2023 and into 2024- these included Dr Colin Riley, Robert Phipps, Tony Farmer, Doris Jones, Mary Paice, John Bussien, Ron Smith and Derek Roxberry, Beryl Pearn, Ray England. They all contributed much to the life of our church, and we miss them. We were all very shocked and saddened when, on February 17[th,] the news came of the very sudden and unexpected death of our bishop, the Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Rev’d Alan Wilson. Bishop Alan was last at St Mary’s for the ordination in June 2023 and was a great friend and ally of St Mary’s. We will miss his leadership and friendship very much.

We are always looking forward at St Mary’s and at the moment are working on our vison for the next 5 years. Climate change and its effects are dear to us as is continuing to be at the heart of our community. Our desire to care for each other and others is important as are the lives of our young people and their families. Prayer and our individual relationships with Jesus are key to all that happens as Christian people and we long to develop that too. How we welcome and share hospitality is so important- something we each have a part to play in and which must express our love of God as well as our love for our neighbour. Please pray for the life of our church and its growth and authenticity.

Sally Moring

April 2023

Annual Report was reviewed and approved by the PCC at their meeting on 11[th] April 2024

Registered Charity No.. 1131299 WENDOVER PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Wendover Parochlal Church Council ststement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and Legacies 149,555 14,750 35,153 199,458 187,487 Church Activities 24.319 163 727 25,209 24,760 Other trading activities Investments 6,886 4,391 7,472 7,419 3,441 350 4,741 Other Total Income and endowments 185.151 15.499 36,230 236,880 223,107 EXPENDITURE Cost of generating funds Church activities 465 2,124 185,974 26,664 23,897 236,535 262.021 other Total expenditure 186,439 26,664 23,897 237.000 264.145 Transfers Gross transfers between funds in 3,703 3,703 13,527 Gross transfers beiween funds out (3,703) (3,703) (13,527) Other recognlsed gainsnosses Gainsl(losses) on investments 450 1,281 Net mov•ment in funds (4.991) (11,165) 16,480 330 (39.757) Reconeiliation of funds Totsl Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward 37,975 46,378 35.213 168,525 242 253,120 292,877 32,984 185.005 248 253,450 253.120 The notes on pages 3 to 14 fom part of these financial statements. Page I

Wendover Parochial Church Council Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024 Unrestrlcted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds Notes FIXED ASSErs Tangible assets 93,160 93,160 108,205 Investments 17,850 248 18.098 17,648 Totsl Fixad Assets 248 111,258 125,853 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Investments 253 7,817 8,869 10 40.960 36,397 77,357 73,483 Cash at bank and in hand 11 30.707 43,418 74,125 159.299 60,156 Total Current Assets 38.271 40,960 80,068 142,508 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors due in one year 13 5.287 9.776 17,107 15,241 NET CURRENT ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 32.984 38,916 70.292 142,192 127,267 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 32.984 38,916 181,302 253,450 253,120 Creditors due more than one year TOTAL ASSEfs LESS LIABILITIES 32,984 38,916 181,302 253,450 253,120 FUNDS OF THE CHURCH General Fund 32.984 32,984 38,916 37,975 Designated Funds 38.916 46,378 32,984 38,916 71,900 181.302 84,353 168,525 Restricted funds 181,302 Endowments 248 248 242 TOTAL FUNDS 32.984 38.916 181.302 253,450 253,120 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on [ ] and signed on its behalf by Rev'd Salty Mortng. The notes on pages 3 to 14 fomi part of these financial statements. Pag¢ 2

Wendover Pafochial Church Council Notes to the Financlal Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 1. Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The financial ststements have been prepared in accordan with S 145 of the Charities Act 2011, and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 goveming the individual accounts of PCCS. Also in accordance with the Regulations true and fair view provisions, together with FRS 102 {2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of the Charities SORP (FRS 102). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention expt for the valuation of investment assets. which are shown at market value. The financial ststements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. The accounts are reported on an accruals basis, in line wth best practi for charities with income over £250,000. Funds Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be maintained. only incorne arising from investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established. Unrestricted funds a general funds which can be used for ordinary PCC purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the PCC for particular purposes. Restricted funds represent (a) income from trust or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequesc and (b) donations or grants reiVed for a specffic object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they are given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year must be carried ft)rward as a balan of that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separatety for each fund. Incoming resources Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is recetved. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accountsd for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Funds raised at fund raising events are accounted for gross. St Mary's Centre lettings income is recognised when due. Local Restriction Support Grants are accounted for when legally entitled to the amounts due. Resources expended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded. if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Any parish share unpaid at the year end is provided for in these statements as an operational (though not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expendituE is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s10(2) (a) and (c)) of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). Expenditure of less than £2.000 on any individual item has been written off when incurred. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost evenly over the exFected useful economic life of assets as follows; AV equipment, altar, shed. organ, seats'ng and additional bells - 10 years. Lighting and heating equipment- 20 years. Page 3

Wendover Parochlal Church Councll Notes to the Financlal Ststements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Investments Investments are valued at market value at the balance sheet date. Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC at the year end in respect of fees or other income are shown as debtors less provision for any amounts that may prove uncollectable. Going concern The trustees have reviewed all material risks which may impact the organisation's abilty to continue as a going concern. The trustees believe that despite any active risks, the charity remains a going COnrn. The trustees formed this conclusion by reviewing the financial perfomiance of the organisation with refence to forecasted levels of free reseNes. Page 4

Wendover Parochial Church Coun¢il Notes to the Financlal Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 2. Analysis of incoming resources Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds Donations and legacies Planned giving- gift aided Planned giving- non gift aided Other giving - gift aided Planned - CAFIStewardship Scheme Other giving - Non Gift Aided Special Collections - All Gift Aid Recoverable 88,223 88,223 87,619 5,867 5,867 14,541 5,640 2.271 2.521 11,000 1,020 900 900 900 12.242 738 12,980 2,692 8,736 1.471 228 2,464 23.826 2.750 27,274 3,602 41,829 25,727 5,608 48,760 Collections - open plate Grants- all 3.369 233 11,829 30,000 Legacies Church boxes 1.000 1.000 275 550 550 480 Total donations and legacies 149,555 14,750 35,153 199,458 187.487 Church activities Shop recharge5 and contributions Other recharges PCC fees 9,671 9.671 9,996 295 295 1,081 11,573 2,780 11,573 12,745 Events and non-fundraising activities Total church activlties 163 727 3,670 938 24.319 163 727 25,209 24,760 Othor trading activities Sunday coffee Events and fundraising activities Church and centre hire 155 155 329 431 791 2,027 5,063 6,526 6,526 Total other trading activlties 6,886 586 7,472 7N19 Page 5

Wendover Parochial Church Councll Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds Investment income CBF CE deposit and bank interest Total Investment Income 4,391 350 4,741 3.441 4.391 350 4,741 3,441 Other income Other Total other Income Total Income and endowments 185.151 15,499 36,230 236,880 223,107 3. Analysis of outgolng rnsources Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Totsl Funds 2023 Funds Costs of generating funds Fundraising activities 465 2,124 Total cost of generating funds 465 465 2,124 Church activltles Parish share 103.521 103,521 108,900 Other ministy costs Utiltties and insurance 2.497 23,024 25,521 25,044 21.191 2.657 23,848 14,573 Cost of church services 4,568 1.059 5,627 7,033 Repairs Furniture and equipment Depreciab'on Junior church 14.880 877 15,757 46,175 200 15,045 15,045 15,045 43 Use of other premises Training costs Missionary and charitsble giving Youth 500 500 300 3,640 3.549 7,189 7,029 25 25 1,222 Sages Non-fundraising events Support costs Total church actlvltles 42 710 752 917 546 859 38.204 38,204 236,535 34,681 185.974 26,664 23.897 262,021 Page 6

Wendover Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Unrestr5cted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds Other expenditure Sundry Total other expendituro Total expendlture 186.439 26.664 23,897 237,000 264,145 4. Support costs Church running costsladrnin High Street (note 19) Total support costs 24,570 13.634 24.570 13,634 20,638 14,043 38,204 38,204 34,681 5. Staff numbers and emoluments The average number of persons employed durtng the year was two - an administrator and an Associate Priest,. all were part-time. Total wages were £40,263. No National Insurance was paid as the HMRC employment allowance was not exceeded. No person was paid at a rdte exceeding £60,000 per year. 1 employee is in the NEST pension scheme. Employer contributions to the pension scheme totalled £191. The church is invoiced by the DI0Se of Oxford for the Associate Priest's salary. 6. Trustee remuneration and expenses No member of the PCC received any remuneration for their work on the PCC. The clergy. who are ex officio members, are not remunerated for their service on the PCC. Apart from the reimbursement of costs, no expenses were paid to members. 7. Missionary and Charltable giving Our 2024 giving is set out belo Unrestricted Designated Restrfctsd Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Bucks Clergy Charity Mind Over Mountains 1.213 1,213 1,213 1,213 Wells for Tanzania 607 607 Redtribe 607 607 3,640 Page 7

Wendover Parochlal Church Council Notss to the Financlal Statements For The Year Ended 31 Docember 2024 Grants and donations from special collections: Unrestricted Designated Restrlcted Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Gifts under £100 ChristmaslHarvest Collections 3,024 3.024 Other collections 525 525 3,549 3.549 Totsl charftable glvlng 3,640 3.549 7,189 The Pcc's policy on charitable giving is to give 2% of income to charitable purposes annualty and to choose a local, national and international partner for the year. In 2024 £3.703 was transfeed to the Global Church Fund (Designated). The balance remaining in the Global Church Fund at 31 Dernber 2024 stands at £3,825. 8. Tanglble flx•d assets Organ AV Equipment Bel Llghting Altar, shed, And heating seats Total Cost or valuation At 1 January Additions in year DisposalsAvrite off At 31 December 39,587 20,372 28,762 272.135 63,015 423,871 39.587 20.372 28.762 272,135 63,015 423.871 D8preclation At 1 January Depreciation in year Disposalslwrite off At 31 December 39.587 7,424 28.762 176.878 63,015 315,666 1,439 13.606 15,045 39.587 8,863 28,762 190,484 63.015 330,711 Net book value At 1 January 12,948 95.257 108,205 At 310ecember 11,509 81.651 93,160 Page 8

Wendover Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 g. Investment assets Restrfcted Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds Flxed as8•t Investments At 1 January Net gainl{loss) on revaluation 17,406 242 17,648 450 At 31 December 17.850 248 18,098 Analysis of investments Income 2024 In year Restricted Dorothy Rance Fund- 233 units in CBFCE Wendover C of E Trustees Fund- 4,309.93 units in CBFCE 5.388 110 6,427 123 Churchyard Care Committee-261 units in CBFCE - 6,035 Endowment fund Brown Trust 10.73 units in CFCE 248 At 31 December 18,098 Income for the Churchyard Care Committee is paid directy to the Churchyard Care Committee bank account 10. Short temi deposlts Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds CBFCE 40,960 35,897 500 76,857 500 72,849 500 Barlow legacy Brown Trust 134 Total 40.960 36.397 77,357 73,483 Page 9

Wendover Parochlal Church Councll Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Bank balances over £500 in the Natwest Current Account are automatically transferred to the Natwest Business Reserve Account. Where a PCC fund has substantial monies that are of a short term nature. these aE placed on deposit with the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England (CBFCE). A General Deposit Account was opened in December 1999 to cover previously uninvested funds and maximise retums from this source. 11. Cash at bank and In hand Unrestricted DesFgnated Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds Natwest 7,477 23,130 7,477 64,723 17,345 40,896 CAF 41,593 Bellringers Harpenden High Street Petty Cash other Petty Cash 1,668 1,668 100 1,596 100 100 157 157 219 Total 30,707 43.418 74.125 60,156 12. Debtors and propayments 2024 2023 Amounts due In one year Prepayments Accrued income 3,324 1,170 2.275 3,128 2,311 2,356 Fees Recharges Centre and church hire 50 998 1,074 Total 7,817 8,869 No amounts were due in more than one year. ln

Wendover Parochlal Church Councll Notss to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 13. Creditors and accruals 2024 2023 Amounts due In one year Grants awarded from Special Collection not paid at year end Accrued and deferred income 3,269 13,838 2,727 12,514 Total 17.107 15,241 Included in owed costs was Income in advance of £4M06 (2023:Nil) for fvnds received for Wendover Arts Festival due to be held in 2025. 14. Analysis of net assets by fund Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds Tangible Fixed Assets 93.160 17.850 93,160 18,098 108,205 17,648 248 Investment Fixed Assets Current assets Short term investments 40,960 36,397 43.418 253 77,357 74,125 7,817 (17,107) 73,483 60,156 8,869 (15,241) Bank and cash 30,707 7,564 (5,287} Debtors and prepayments Creditors within one year (2,044) {9.776) Total 32,984 38,916 181,302 248 253,450 253,120 J 1

Wendov•r Parochlal Church Councll Notes to the Flnanclal Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 15. Statement of funds Fund Incomlng Outgolng Gainllos8e8 resources resources Transfers Fund cff Unrestricted Global church 3,762 3,640 3.703 3,825 Fabric fund 680 749 1,429 Legacies Ministry development fund Total designated General fund 15,927 15,927 17,735 26.009 14,750 23.024 46,378 37,975 15,499 26.664 38,916 32,984 185,151 186,439 (3,703) Totsl unrestricted 84,353 200,650 213.103 71,900 Restrlcted funds Wendover CofE Sch¢)ol 7.452 123 189 7,764 Bell ringers Fund Church refurbishment Fund 1,664 727 687 1,704 95,257 13,605 81,652 Churchyard Care Committee Fabric Fund 5.995 285 135 6,415 10.283 3.535 6,748 Legacies Fund Climate Action Wendover 23,207 23,207 654 654 Flower Fund 245 245 Dorothy Rance Fund Ministry Development Fund Sages Fund Special Collections Fund Special Purposes Fund Warm Welcome 5,584 110 127 120 5,687 171 171 264 710 104 3,532 3,549 87 2,840 2,840 1.723 1,723 HS2 30,000 30,000 Pioneer Minister 1,000 1,IX)O AV Fund 12,948 1,439 11,509 Brovm Trust 141 168.525 36,230 23.897 181.302 Endowment Fund Brown Trust 242 248 Total of all Funds 253,120 236,880 237,000 450 253,450 I ?

Wendover Parochial Church Councll Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 16. Fund details Unrestricted General Fund Global Church - Designated Flower Fund - Designated Fabric Fund- Designated Legacies Fund - Designated Ministy Development Fund - Designated Main transactÉon fund for PCC operations Money set aside by PCC for mission and charitsble giving Money set aside by PCC for the purchase of flower pedestals Money set aside by PCC for fabric (of the church) purposes Legacies with no specific instructions as to use Money set aside by PCC to support Ministry Initiatives of St. Mary's & St Michael's Restricted Wendover C of E School Trustees Fund Bell Ringers Fund To be used for the benefft of the school Fund maintained on the PCC'S behalf by the bell ringers with their own building society account Transactions assigned to the Bell Ringers Restricted Fund Church refurbishrnent projects Income from inveslments goes d1ct to Churchyard Care Committee Support for costs for ftoral arrangements For expenses relats'ng to the fabric of the Church, including insurance Fund maintained on the PCC'S behalf by the Flower Arrangers with their own bank accounL Transacttons are assigned to the Restricted Flower Fund which has been set up to support the cost of floral arrangements. Legacies given specffically for fabric and furniture To support Ministy initiatives of St. Mary's & St. Michael's SAGES, with PCC approval. manage their own petty cash expenditure. Donations received at SAGES meetings are banked in Ihe main PCC bank account and the petty cash fioat is periodically topped up by the PCC. All transactions are assigned to the SAGES Restricted Fund. Collections for special causes pass through this fund Funds donated for special purposes Money set aside to provide a wami welcome for people needing assistan HS2 grant monies for church soundproofing Funds allocated from grants and donations for funding pioneer minister role Funds allocated for purchase of AV equipment for the Church Unspent income from endowment fund Church Refurbishment Fund Churchyard Care Committee Dorothy RanGe Fund Fabric Fund Flower Fund Legacies (Fabric) Fund Ministry Development Fund SAGES Fund Special Collections Fund Special Purposes Fund Warm Welcome HS2 Pioneer Minister AV Fund Brown Trust Endowment Fund Brown Trust Capital invested by the Diocese: Income for specific work in churchyard 17. Related Party Transactions Aggregate donations from Trustses of the PCC totalled £19,597. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Wendover (PCC) is the ultimate controlling party of St. Mary's (Wendover} Limited (The Company). St. Mary's (INendover) Limited is a trading company which sells and promotes fairly and ethically traded products from 'JusV on the High Street During the year, the PCC charged the company £9,671 (2023 - £9,996) for ServIS including rent and other running costs. Also during the year, the company made donations of £11.829 (2023 - £13,203). 18. Insurance Buildings and contents sum insured is £14,780,000. Page 13

Wendover Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 19. St Mary's (Wendover) Llmlted The PCC holds the lease on premises in Wendover High StreeL Part is used for parish administration and a convenient point of contact for parishioners. The majority is effectivety sublet to JUST, a shop run by volunteers. JUST 15 run on lines which the Church can endorse. particulady Fair Trade, though the PCC has no control over detailed trading policy on purchases or sales. The shop's activities are not presented as a charity, faith, Christian or Anglican venture, and are therefore not included in the PCC accounts. However in recent years the shop has generated cash making possible, contributions to St Mary's PCC for general purposes. In 2024 a contribution of £11,829 was made. High Street premises costs paid by St Mary's 2024 2023 Rent 9,600 554 9,600 734 Buildings insurance Utilities 1,907 1,496 1,942 1,466 Telephone IT equipment Maintenance 78 301 Total 13,635 14,043 20. Reserves pollcy The PCC'S Reserves Policy is to have a reserve equivalent to months general running and salary costs, plus an additional months salary costs in the General Fund. This is equivalent to £32,426 including Parish Share. At year end the General Fund reserve stood at £32,984. In November 2019 St Mary's appointed a part time Associate Priest for a 3-year contract. In November 2022, the PCC agreed to extend the contract for a further three years to 2025. The costs of this are to be financed by the Ministry Development Fund, the designated legacy fund and the general fund. The 2017 Quinquennial Inspection declared the church to be in good condition with few'urgent works, required. The Lady Chapel roof is in need of repair. The intention is to address this in conjunction with work required to alleviate the detrimental consequences of HS2. In the year the PCC agreed to allocate 2Yo of general income to the Global Church Fund to support external agencies. In the year £3.703 was allocated to the Global Church Fund. 21. Obllgatlons under operating leases St Mary's has a lease which runs to 2029 on 11 c. High Stree( Wendover of £9.600 a year. They also have a lease on a photocopier which expires in 2025.

Wendover Parochial Church Councll Independent Examlners Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Independent Examiner6 report to the trustees of the Parish Church of St Mary the Wirgln Wendover (Charity No 1131299). I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 as set out on pages 1 to 14. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°the Acr). l port in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions gtven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs ststernent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gNes me cause to believe that in, any material respect: . the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or . the accounts did not accord with the accounting records: or . the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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 fairf 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 connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Jeremy Spreyer. ACCA 32 High Street, Wendover, Bucks, HP22 6EA Date: 8 May 2025

Registered Charity No.. 1131299 WENDOVER PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024