THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND St Churth Scws Hli I The PCC of St Augustlne's, Scaynes Hill Trustees. Report & Financial Statements 31" December 2024 Charity number: 1131423
PCC of 5t Augustine's, Scaynes Hill Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 2024 CONTENTS Reference and Administration Details of the Charity its Trustees and Advisers Trustee< Report Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of St. Augustine's, Scaynes Hill Receipts and Payments 10 Balance Sheet 14 Notes 15 Page 2 of 15
PCC of St Augustine's. Scaynes Hill Tnjstees, Report and Financial Statements 2024 Reference and Administrative Detsils of the Charityi its Trustees and Advisers NAME.. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Augustine's, Scaynes Hill PCC of St Augustine s, Scaynes Hill (working name) CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER.. 1131423 PRINCIPAL OFFICE.. St. Augustine's Church Church Road Scaynes Hill West Sussex RH17 7NY TRUSTEES.. Vicar The Rev'd Beverley Miles (retired 2ydJune 2024) Churchwardens Mrs Sheila Maidment Mr Kevin Deal Licensed Readers Mr Steve Argent Mrs Gaynor Deal Deanery Synod Representatives Miss Lynne Watkins Mrs Robyn Smith Mrs Sandy Hite lfrom September 2024) Mr Steve Argent Elected Member5 Mr Phllip Brett (5ofeguording Officer) Mlss Jo Burdett Lfrom September 2024) Ms Helen Brightey Mlss Sheila Clarke Mr Mike Harding Mr Stephen Horsfleld Mr Keith Martin (from 21stApril 2024) Mrs Debbie Martin MrTony Moore Dr David Smith Mrs Jenny Walker Mr Jon Whlte INDEPENDENT EXAMINER.. Brian Jacobs 12 Silverdale Keymer Hassocks BN6 8RD briand- cobs outlook.com BANKERS AND INVESTMENT ADVISERS." Barclays PLC 77 South Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4LB CCLA Investment Managers Limited l Angel Lane London EC4R 3AB Page 3 of 15
PCC of st Au8UStine's. Scaynes Hlll Trustees, Report and Flnancial Statements 2024 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Parochial Church Council (the PCC) ItheTrustees} presents its annual report togetherwith thefinancial statements of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Augustine's, Scaynes Hill {the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements and the requirements of the charity's governing document. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT The principal object of the charity is to promote, in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church. Method of Appointment The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Parochial Church Council (the Trustees) who are appointed or elected under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure11956} as amended and the Church Representation Rules. Orgonlsotional Strurture and Declsion Moking Membership of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex-officio members-all clerks in Holy Orders beneficed in or licensed to the parish, such Readers licensed to the parish as the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI determines should be so appointed, the churchwardens and any members of Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods- and up to 12 members of the church who are elected at the APCM. Members are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC. The full PCC met 9 times during the year. In between meetings subgroups met and gave reports to full PCC meetings. OBJECTIVESAND ACTIVITIES Policies ond Objectives The primary objective of St. Augustine's PCC is the promotion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility, with the parish priest, of promoting. in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church- pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Publlc benefit The PCC has considered the Commission guidance on public benefit and in particularthe Specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. This has always been at the heart of the mission in the parish and the following overview of the year illustrates this. Authorised Ministers The following support the incumbent and have been invaluable during the recent interregnum". Reverendjean Sedgley - PTO Mr Stephen Argent and Mr5 Gaynor Deal- Licensed Readers Mrs Jenny Sewick, Mrs Moria Brett, Mr5 Gaynor Deal Mr Mike Harding, Mrs Robyn Smith, Mrs Jenny Walker- Authorised Lay Ministers The parish 15 grateful for their ministry which does so much to enhance our vicar-led ministry, worship and pastoral care. Page 4 of 15
PCC of St Augustlne's, 5caynes Hlll Twstees, Report and Financial Statements 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW OFACTIVITIES Extraordinary Events l. At the beginning of 2024 the Bishop of Horsham visited and led a service of thanksgiving for the new church floor which wa5 much enjoyed by the congregation. As part of the celebration a time capsule was laid, via a trap door, and it is hoped that this will be opened in 2124. In addition, during the service 3 members of the church congregation were presented for confirmation. 2. In June 2024 Reverend Beverley Miles retired and the church congregation and local and wider community enjoyed a number of events and services to celebrate hertime at StAugustine's. There were many written and spoken expressions of thankfulnessforher hard work and dedicated ministry overthe previous 3 years and these expre55ions were accompanied byseveral gifts. The whole communityjoined together in prayer to wish Beverley and Michael a long and very happy retirement 3. An interre8num can prove a challenging time, but the PCC wa5 thankful forthe continuing involvement of a large number of committed and active members of the congregation both lay and ordained. The church has been greatly blessed by Reverend Stephen Caple, Canon David Tickner and Reverend Jean Sedgley who have given up much of their time to take regular and special church services. The PCC was also very appreciative of the advice, support and guidance that Reverend Stephen has provided at their meetings. The whole church has been extremely grateful to them both for their help and ministry whilst in vacancy. A parish profile was prepared and submitted to the diocese in August 2024 and the vacancy has been advertised with a closing date of January 2025. Live Streoming of Sunday Morning Services The Sunday morning services continue to be live-streamed via 'YouTube' with the recording of the live stream remaining available on that plafft)rm for later viewing. We greatly value our online congregation who feel connected to the worship life of the church and. where known, we include them in our parish communications. Church Attendonce There were 124 parishioners on the church electoral roll as atthe Annual Parish Meeting held on 21st April 2024. The average weekly attendance, counted during Ortober, was an average of 54 adults present on each Sunday. The number of people viewing the on-line streamed Services was estimated to be approximately 9 each week based on information from YouTube'. Significantly more tune in for special services such as Remembrance and the Carol Service. Review of the Year l. The full PCC met in person 9 times during theyear. In addition, subgroups met and gave reports atfull PCC meetings. 2. The Annual Parish Meeting on 21" April 2024 was held immediately after the Sunday morning service. 3. The teams e5tabli5hed previously under the five strands of sUPPOrt, worship, well-being, witness and worship and discipleship are: community outreach, communications, eco, fabric. families and children (FACT), finance, ministry, music, pastoral. safeguarding, tech and well-being. They have continued to meet and to further the ministryand mission of the church. They also work on the mission action plan aims and objectives as directed by the PCC and report backto each PCC meeting. In addition to PCC members, they also include representatives from the congregation. Each team's inclusive ethos is central tothe Christian values of our fellowship. Pa8e 5 of 15
PCC of st Augustlne's, Scaynes Hill Trustees. Report and Financlal Ststements 2024 4. Our CO worship every Sunday is a 10.00 am service of Holy Communion with the I" Sunday of the month being a Worship for All Communion. In addition, we also offer a much-valued Thursday mornin8 communion service. On Harvest Festival and Remembrance Sundays, our communion service was held in the evening to enable us to provide a more accessible service to the community as a whole and the church was full on both occasions. 5. During the year. additional services continued to be offered on most Sunday evenings and these were reviewed and developed as the year progressed. On the I" Sunday of the month a special prayer Space is offered and, on the 2. and 4th Sundays, we have Gateway sessions which facilitate discussion and prayer. Attendance at these services has been encouraging and has increased during the year. 6. Throughout 2024 the eco team has kept this agenda a prominent part of church life. They work closely with Scaynes Hill Sustainability Group to ensure that St Augustine's is part of the villase's eco ethos. In September 2024 the team organised a very successful Living Lightly Day in the church and annexe which was very well-attended and thoroughly enjoyed by members of the local and wider community. It a150 attracted interest from local businesses. In addition, the eco team has continued to work towards achieving the A Rocha gold standard. There was also a prayer focus throughout COP29 by the team and church congregation. 7. Our monthly Funday Monday afternoon for families of pre-school and primary-aged children is a partnership initiative with St Augustine's School. These afternoons have proved popular not just with families from the school but also generallywith families in the village. There are usuallyaround 30 children at each session together with their parents or carers. It includes crafts, activities, bible-based stories and culminates in a freshly cooked hot meal. Funday Monday also includes an activity morning in both the Easter and Summer holidays. The Christingle which was celebrated as part of a Funday Monday session attracted 39 chlldren and 24 adults. 8. There are currently very few children who attend on a Sunday morning but there are activities available should any attend with their parents or grandparents. On Tuesday mornings our coffee Shop has attracted several grandparents with theiryoung grandchildren which has developed a strongfellowship between all the children and grandparents. 9. Our relationship with St Augustine's Church of England Primaryschool has continued to develop positively through our "Growing Partnership" covenant which is signed annually by one of the school pupils and a churchwarden. Pupils at St Augustine's greatly enjoy the Open the Book" assemblies which are delivered in school approximatelytwice per month. Ourtwo foundation governors are also a great source of support to the school. 10. From the beginning of the Autumn term 2024 -Drop Off and Drop In" sessions have been offered to St Augustine s School parents to provide them with the opportunity to get together and chat over coffee and cake on a Thursday morning after school drop off at 8.45 am. These have been well-received by a number of parents and there is a core group who attend each week. 11. Much care and attention has been given to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerdble adults within our community and this is embedded into our procedures with regular reports to PCC from the Safeguarding Officer. The PCC has fully complied with its duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, fully recognising the duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adult5. 12. Care for everyone in our community has remained a priority in 2024 with much support from members of the congregation and particularly from the well-being and community outreach teams. When we have been made aware of specrfic needs during the year the welcoming and inclusive nature of our fellowship has enabled us to respond with generosity and compassion e.g. financial and practical support to families during crisis, support durin8 acute illness, on-going support during declining health, taking people to appointments and supporting our young people at university. Page 6 of 15
PCC of St Augustine's. S¢aynes Hill Trustees, Report and Flnancial Statements 2024 13. Many in the congregation, and otherswithin the local community, generously give their time to be artively involved in all our work by volunteerin8 and helping out at many of the different events and activities undertaken during 2024 including the Anchor Coffee Shop, the Living Lightly Day and the Book and Plant sale. 14. In 2024, three members of the congregation were licensed in Chichester Cathedral as ALM'S {Authorised Lay Ministers) having taken the pastoral. rural mission and ministry and the leading small groups elective5. 15. At St Augustine's we believe it is an important part of who we are as a worshipping communityto promote and support the work of organisations whose aims are to make a difference in the world. We do this because we believe in a God who is generous to us and who wants us to be generous in return. We help our organisations by giving them: attention, action, time, practical support, resources, money and commitment- according to what is appropriate to their needs. In 2024, we chose to support the following organisations, according to the 5 marks of mission criteria, so that we can meet a wide range of priorities: St Augustine's School, Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work, St Peter and St James's Hospice, Practical Action, Open Doors, Wheelsfortheworld, Off the Fence, Haven Trust, Careforveterans, Safe in Sussex, Raystede Animal Shelter, The Children's Society and The Royal British Legion. In a tight financial climate the monetary contributions made were following a mission focussed programme during Lent and via the eco table in the church annexe and half the Anchor Coffee Shop proceeds. 16. Our churchwardens and fabric team maintain the physical assets in the care of the PCC; the PCC is confident that all resources used contribute to the common good. 17. Where maintenance work to church assets is required, which is beyond the safe ability of volunteers to undertake, the PCC uses monies from grants, the fabric fund and special appeals to employ appropriate contractors under the professional control of the retained architect to carry out the required works. 18. During 2024 there were 5 baptisms of children, 4 confirmations. 5 funerals and 4 interments of ashes in the Memorial Garden. 19. St Augustine's Church is registered with the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals as an animal friendly church. We aim to promote a compassionate attitude towards all God's creation and are very proud to be part of this important initiative. Working alongside the eco team we believe we are helping God's creation. The pet memorial in the front garden of the church, where bereaved owners can write their pet's name on a pebble and place it in the garden. continues to be well-used by the local community. In addition, our Animal Chaplain has met and prayed with owners and sUPPOrted them in the loss of their pet. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves Policy It is PCC policy to maintsin a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding property) which equates to at least two month5, Worth of unrestricted payment5 as contingency against unforeseen situations. This position has been sustained. It is PCC policy to invest fund balances with the CBF Church of England deposit fund operated by CCLA Investment Managers Limited. Risk Assessment Pollcy Part of the on-going role of the PCC is to monitor the major risks to which the church is exposed, in particular those related to buildings and finance. Risks are formally reviewed on a regular basis by the pcc. Page 7 of 15
PCC of St Augustine's, Scaynes Hill Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 2024 Prlnclpol Fundinq The total receipts for 2024 on Beneral unrestricted funds were £79,861 and are detailed in the Financial Statements. The lar8est unrestricted expenditure of the PCC is the parish contribution and this is paid to the diocese. This amount covers the housing, stipend and pension costs of the priest, a standard sum for diocesan central costs, clergy training and a contribution to national church funds. It is importantto note that nearlv 80% of the total paid relates directly to the costs of this parish. The parish continues to meet 100% of allocated costs. Church insurance is paid directly to Ecclesiastical Insurance SeNices by the PCC. PCC Members. Responslbilitles The PCC members are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Charity law requires the PCC members to prepare financial statements, for each financial year. which give true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the church and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements the PCC members are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently: Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. Prepare the financial statements on a 'going concern, basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the activities of the church will continue. The PCC members are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the church and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the current Church Accounting Regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the Trustees on ith March 2025 and signed on their behalf by: Sheila Maidment Churchwarden Choir/Churchwarden Pège 8 of 15
PCC of St Augustine's, 5caynes Hill Trustees, Report and Financlal Statements 2024 Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of St Augustine's Church. Scaynes Hill I report on the financial statements of the PCC of St Augustine's, Scaynes Hill {'the Charity,) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 10 to 15. Respertive responsibilities oAtrustees and exomlner The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b} of the Act. Basls of Independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's stotement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with my examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. The accounts do not accord with those accounting records; or 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in 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. Brian Jacobs 12 Silverdale Keymer Hassocks BN6 8RD Signed .... Date ........ Page 9 of 15
PCC of St Augustine'5. Scayne5 Hill Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 2024 St Augustln•8 Church, Scaynes Hlll . 1131423 R•c•lpts and payments S?kctod rfod. 01 January 2024 to 31 DKemb•r 2024 From 01 J•nvary 2024 To 31 D•umb•r 2024 01 January 2023 31 DK•ml)•r 2023 G•n•rnl- G•n•ral fund (Unr•#tTlct•d) Fund R•¢•lpl• Gfft ald gMrYJ 45.762 1,614 2.171 5.165 1,221 12.361 9.3 12.673 1.750 67.882 74313 T•tyCe Fund 870 211 1.310 41 2.192 3,391 4.479 2.152 1.957 Z152 1.9S7 Othef Evonts Fw. •tc 2,$02 827 1.723 2.247 4484 79.861 91.714 Paym•nt• Church Expero 52,557 2.748 1.970 51.186 lknnlsi & Church muslc 2.245 2.183 591 8.548 2,190 1730 Pblnlts¥, Ststw. G & SurKIry 8.578 328 pth 931 133 1,807 9,4S9 123 1,450 9,496 Adrtwn Mlary F•es to re w•d¢*ng8. funoMIs Charlty Q4k%tkin$ S65 2,224 9.218 84,466 There mayèe mIndIsCrep8nc]es In ihe torals Illl¥epence•re not Ixlngshotl Page Ioof 15
PCC of St Au8UStine's. Scaynes Hlll Trustees, Report and Financlal Ststements 2024 From To 01 January 2024 31 D•¢ombgr 2024 01 Janu•ry 2023 31 D•cembgr 2023 Noie G0Venn (x¥ts Ind8ndenl Examlnw5 fees Othw Tgsouyees u6ed Mi6sw)n & Chorilth GNkng Tot•1 Olherre80urce8 used 90,675 Exce8s irf IrscornlnB resou& oveT R•8gLrn u8¢d Transfer8 tollfrom) Bmughtlorward balanco Total cwrfod f•nvard bo1¢9 (4.605) 11.115) 58.452 52.732 1.038 (30) 5T.444 SBN52 Fabrlc- Fabrfc Fund (R•8trlct•d) Fund RK•lpts Inrx)rnlng rB8ourc48from geratsd fvndB 75 6,938 16250 Grants rte•l¥*d TGlal V4thintsryln(xJ Other inconlng mour( 49,434 Total y•1p 73,149 CharItse ac¥01186 Churth & Annoxè r¢pgi 932 4.134 l>rofeulonal Fabric ropalr8 1.120 9,575 S8,cl 11.728 84223 Totsl prn•n 65223 Ex(ws of IncomSng re8ouff•s over Resour9 16.448) 40,353 34907 T•t•l ¢affl•d f•mrd b•l•n 40,3S3 71we moybe mlnor dls¢rep8ncles In the tot•ls If the pence are not belngsho Page 11 of 15
PCC of St Augustine'5. Scaynes Hill Trustees, Report and Financlal Statement$ 2024 From To 01 January 2024 31 Doc•mb•T 2024 01 January 2023 31 D9Mb•r 2023 oto Harthhlp- Hird8hlp fund (R•gtrlct•d) Fund R•G•lpt• In¢omln9 Yes from generated fun Other Donauons 25 InlweBt r•¢alved 13 13 Totsl rw)Ipts Paym•nt• Chollty Calhcllons 457 1,040 Totll pAymnl8 457 14191 (8CKJI 1.568 Total ban¢• Mknllon . Mlsslon fund (R•slrfcW) Fund Inmnkng from fvnds Gfft ald gmnp 26 IrKDmlng VwrS trom ehawllabl•AdtthgB 4977 318 Ott)•rrnsourw usgd Ml86kffi & Chwttabl• Gfvlrtrj 318 3,856 a65S Total paym•nl• 3.974 Theremaybe mlnty dlscrewncks In the totats If IhepeK•sre not belngsho Page 12 of 15
PCC of St Augustlne's, Scaynes Hill Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 2024 QI Jnury 2024 01 J•nu•ry 2023 To 31 D•¢amb6r 2024 31 D•c•fftb 2023 Nole Trornsforn trdllnjml Brought forwArd bAlanc• 1.115 1119 Thankyou-Thank you fund (Ro•trlct•d) Fund ChAfity 10,562 T4btal r•G•lpts 10,562 p•9¢• Chartty Collectkn 10.562 10.562 Totsl p•ym•nts 10,562 Tot•1 ¢arrf•d forward bmlan Capftal- Capltal Apwl Fund (R•1¢) Fund 8rwpht fcfftrd balonGo Total n1•dInY4rd b*lall Blbl•- Blbl• Fund (R•slrfthd) Fund A•e•lpts
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PCC of St Augustine's, Scaynes Hill Tru5tees' Report and Financial Ststements 2024 st Augu8tln•s Church, Seayn•s Hlll - 1131423 Balan shoot (Summary) As at: 31 D•Cem1 2024 A• •13111Z12 A• at JIIq212023 T8ngRkn •B 1.140 1.140 1,140 C88h al bank and In hwnd 52,593 30.435 52A93 46,241 rothors.. Amntsl duo In y•ar rurn1rt••ts euft•nt W•blllU Tol•l •M•t• ¢urr•nt Il*blllll•• 90.1 9•.•74 LlnrD8trfd¢d. 51452 D&8ftywW- F4brt¢ Fund Re8lrfthd- Fabrlc Fw Re81rf. H•rdsNp fvnd 33.907 40.353 768 R•sltlcW.Thank 2.119 397 En¢t>n&t- Fgbrf¢ Fund Funts th0 ¢lwrf 99.•74 There moybe mlnordlscrepancles In the tot•ts If Ihe Pereare notbe1ngshtrI The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 17th March 2025 and signed on their behalf, by: in hair Mike Hardlng - Choir Finance Committee Page 14 of 15
PCC of St Augustine'5, Scaynes Hill Trustees, Report and Flnanclal Statement$ 2024 Notes Basis of preparation of financial ststements The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011. Income Donations and other income are recognised when received by the charity. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is incurred and allocated to the appropriats cost centre. Expenditure includes irrecoverable VAT. Restricted Funds The Bible Fund was established from donations from parishioners for the provision of bibles to local school children. The Fabric Fund was established to be used for the maintenance of the church buildings. The Thank You fund was a specific collection which was made to assist members of the congregation who were experiencing financial difficulties due to serious illness. The Mi55i0n Fund was established to collect monies to donate to our church missions. These missions include: St Augustine's CEP School, Family Support Work, St Peter and St James, Hospice, The Haven Trust, Wheels for the World, Practical Action, Safe in Sussex, Care for Veterans and Open Door5. Fundraising includes all Lent collections, a proportion of coffee shop receipts and money donated to the church's eco table. Hardship Fund The Hardship fund was established in 2022 and collects donations for assisting local people struggling with the cost of living. Market Value of Investments The market value of the parishe5 investments with CCLA at 31.12.24 was £92,72012023 was £90,645). Page 15 of 15