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2022-12-31-accounts

Joyfully Serving Jesus

The Parochial Church Council

of the

Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity Cuckfield UK Registered Charity No. 1131432

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022

Holy Trinity Church The Church Office The Old School Church Street Cuckfield West Sussex RH17 5JZ

Email: htcuckfield.churchoffice@talktalk.net Tel: 01444-456461

Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Benefice of Cuckfield & Bolney The Parochial Church Council Holy Trinity Cuckfield

UK Registered Charity No. 1131432

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022

Contents

Page
Annual Report 2
Statement of Financial Activities 12
Balance Sheet 13
Notes to the Accounts 14
Independent Examiner’s Report 23
Incumbent: The Revd Michael Maine (retired 13th March 2022)
The Vicarage
5 Barrowfield, Cuckfield
West Sussex RG17 5ER
Independent Examiner: Steve Brentnall FCIE
1 Meadow View Cottages
Town Littleworth
Cooksbridge, LEWES
East Sussex BN8 4TH
PCC Bankers: Santander UK PLC
BBAM, Bridle Road, Bootle
Merseyside GIR 0AA
Barclays Bank PLC
South Road, Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 4ND
Old School Board CCLA
Bankers: Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V 4ET
HSBC Bank PLC
37-39 South Road, Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 4LQ
Friends of HSBC Bank PLC
Holy Trinity Bankers: 37-39 South Road, Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 4LQ
Correspondence: The PCC Secretary
The Church Office
The Old School
Church Street, Cuckfield
West Sussex RH17 5JZ

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Annual Report

1. Status

The Parochial Church Council ( PCC ) is a Registered Charity (No. 1131432) under the formal description of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Cuckfield . Two alternative short-form names have been registered with the Charity Commission: Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield and Holy Trinity Cuckfield PCC . During the year under review, following the joining of the parishes of Bolney and Cuckfield, the Diocese confirmed the new entity’s name as the Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney , each parish retaining its own PCC.

The PCC is responsible for the assets and statutory duties of The Old School , adjacent to the Church, and the accounts for that activity are incorporated within this report. The PCC has appointed an Old School Board to assist it in the fulfilment of its obligations and effective management of the building.

The Friends of Holy Trinity is a PCC subsidiary organisation, conceived to assist in raising funds for the upkeep of the fabric of the Church, whose accounts are incorporated within those of the PCC. To maximize its effectiveness, the Friends have their own Board, and operate within terms of reference set by the PCC.

This Annual Report is prepared in accordance with the Church Representation Rule M5(1), revised January 2020, which requires the PCC to provide the Annual Meeting with the following: (a) a report on the changes to the roll since the last annual meeting; (b) an annual report on the proceedings of the PCC and the activities of the parish generally; (c) the financial statements of the PCC for the year ending 31[st] December preceding the meeting; (d) the annual fabric report under section 50 of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 ; and (e) a report of the proceedings of the Deanery Synod.

2. Purpose & Objectives

The primary objective of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England.

In pursuit of this purpose, the PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the parish priest in the promotion within the parish of the whole mission of the church, pastoral, social, evangelistic and ecumenical.

The PCC’s aim in doing this is to make Christ better known, and to make a difference to the lives of those with whom we come in touch – whether or not members of the Church of England – in the form of:

3. Supporting Strategies

The strategy by which the objectives are currently achieved is joyfully serving Jesus in all we do, by which we mean:

We do this by enabling as many people as possible: to worship at church; to become part of our parish community through the teaching, baptising and nurturing of new and existing believers; by considering how services can involve the many groups that live within the parish. We put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament, and provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. These strategies are informed by and consistent with The Bishop’s Charge to the clergy of the Diocese in the form of the Diocese’s current strategy which is based on three strands: (i) growing in depth, holiness, then numbers; (ii) re-imagining the forms of ministry needed going forward; and (iii) engaging with local communities in pursuit of the Common Good.

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4. Public Benefit

While English Law historically recognised the provision of religion as charitable work, that presumption no longer holds. Under the latest Charities Acts, the PCC needs to be aware that the provision of religion, education or relief of poverty must pass the public benefit test, and not be solely for the private benefit of its members or adherents . In reviewing activities over the year, the incumbent and PCC have taken account of the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and of the more specific guidance for the advancement of religion ( Reg. 40 2.c.iii ). While Section (7) sets out a more general Review of the Year , Section (5) below focuses on the performance and achievements which most impact our delivered public benefit and make a tangible difference to our beneficiaries; conversely, the PCC is not aware of any activities that have caused detriment, harm or private benefit from their carrying out.

5. Performance & Achievements Review

Performance Review: the statistics in the table below are drawn from the required Diocesan return of attendance at regular services, baptisms, confirmations, etc. ‘Weekly average attendance’ is calculated for a week in October. Given this methodology’s emphasis on physical attendance and ‘actual’ communicants, its year to year comparisons are limited where periods of lockdown were necessitated by pandemic regulations. The numbers for participation in services via Zoom (following the chart below) show the value that Zoom has continued to add for those at home.

2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Attendances:
Christmas
Communion
Services		 374 313 153 517 538 514 594 487 391 424
of which
Communicants		 182 222 121 366 378 379 348 339 259 245
Christmas
Crib/Stable/Nativity		 509 290 80 729 727 707 1012 1005 740 765
Easter Services 229 227 Closed 400 414 416 309 332 318 263
of which
Communicants		 196 140 284 299 268 198 236 225 182
Weekly Average
Attendance		 160 160 80 200 200 193 190 190 180 180
of which
Communicants		 120
120
160
155		 150 158 160 135 133
Electoral Roll: 255 255 255 248 343 339 279 273 273 265
Weddings: 14 5 4 12 10 15 9 18 28 10
Baptisms: 22 26 8 22 31 35 43 40 33 28
Confirmation
Candidates:		 0 0 0 0 6 0 3 0 9 5
Funerals: 31 33 35 28 29 43 26 30 23 35

Over 2022, in parallel to physical attendance, 138 services were live streamed from church via Zoom. Together these Zoomed services facilitated 2,000 virtual attendances, an average of 14 at each of these services. Looking at Sunday services only (including Evensongs), the 70 Sunday services available via Zoom each reached an average of 26 virtual participants.

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Public Benefit:

ii. Charitable Giving

With almost £11,000 raised over the course of the three days and £6,250 of that being presented to the partner charity, Golden Lion Children’s Trust, it was great to see this community event alive and kicking after a couple of years out and we look forward to continuing successes over the coming years.

With huge thanks to all the volunteers associated with its revival, particularly to Sue Towns who has been involved with the Festival since its inception and has now stepped down from the committee.

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6. Structure, Governance & Management

i. Membership of the PCC during the year 2022

The full PCC between 1[st] January and 31[st] December 2022 was as follows:

Clergy: Lay members of the PCC *: Revd Michael Maine ( retired 13[th] March 2022 ) Mark Parker (2022) Revd Stephen Caple ( Co-opted ) Nick Rowe (2022) Licensed Reader: Kevin Sibley (2022) Vicky Peattie Vacancy (2022) Clive Simmonds Roger Edmonston (2023) Churchwardens: Paul Johnson (2023) Jane Coan Carolyn Ponder (2023) Brian Cutler (Lay Vice Chairman of the PCC) Philip Richings (2023) Deanery Synod Representatives *: Kate Berry (2024) Jill Brotherton (2023) Jonathan Berry (2024) Rod Montague (2023) David Thunder (2024) Isobel Simmonds (2023) Hilary Turner-King (2024) Vacancy (2023) Jacqui Allcock (2025) Vacancy (2023) Mary Pape (2025) Margaret Somers (2025) Vacancy (2025)

*** elected until the APCM of the year in brackets**

ii.

Officers of the PCC 2022

The PCC is required by its constitution to appoint a Standing Committee with the power to transact business between PCC meetings, subject to any directions given it by the PCC. Comprising the Incumbent, Churchwardens and at least two others, the Standing Committee and other PCC Statutory Officers were appointed at the short PCC meeting immediately following the May 2022 APCM:

Standing Committee : Jane Coan, Brian Cutler, Isobel Simmonds, David Thunder PCC Officers: David Thunder ( Honorary PCC Secretary & Electoral Roll Officer ), Isobel Simmonds ( Honorary PCC Treasurer ), Rod Montague ( Parish Safeguarding Coordinator )

The PCC met formally on six occasions during 2022: three meetings were face to face, three via Zoom, one of which was a joint meeting with Bolney PCC for the purposes of the statutory ‘Section 11 Meeting’ which approved the Benefice Profile and elected the four Benefice Representatives to work with the Bishop in filling the vacancy. Additionally, four e-motions were carried under Rule M29.

iii.

Committees of the PCC

The PCC is supported by and considers reports and recommendations from its committees whose roles are described below. The committees may only transact business set out in their individual terms of reference from the PCC and as contained in the PCC Handbook.

In 2022, in addition to the Standing Committee , there were five committees of the PCC:

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for advising the PCC on all matters relating to its financial responsibilities, for ensuring that proper financial procedures and controls exist, and for maintaining and producing accounts in accordance with the prescribed regulations. The Committee is responsible for the routine management of the financial affairs of the PCC.

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Pastoral Committee

The Pastoral Committee is responsible to the PCC for focusing on both the community of the Church and all who come into contact with it. Its role is to develop and maintain ways of welcoming, encouraging, nurturing and caring for people so that the parish can fulfil both its pastoral mission and public benefit.

Outreach Committee

The PCC’s Outreach Committee is responsible for preparing and submitting for PCC approval recommendations regarding the allocation of funds to missions and charities, for maintaining links with those recipients, and for keeping the congregation informed of its activities.

The Roof Group

The role of the Roof Group is to deliver the conservation of the church roof and other outstanding major fabric projects in association with the wardens and PCC; to deliver related specific funding initiatives (e.g., National Lottery Heritage Fund) in support of these objectives; and to deliver the required associated public benefit, community engagement, and heritage development objectives.

The Old School Board

The Old School Board is responsible to the PCC for the routine operation and management of the PCC’s property adjacent to the Church, within the remit to provide the means to assist the outreach of the church to the local community, through the activities within the Old School.

iv. Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) Primary School

The PCC has important governance responsibilities in connection with its Church School: the governing body of Holy Trinity CE (Aided) Primary School, in addition to the incumbent as Ex Officio Governor, has a majority of Foundation Governors, recommended by PCC decision but approved and appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education.

All are appointed for four years (renewable on application by the PCC at the discretion of the DBoE), dates of retirement in brackets below. At the end of 2022 the Foundation Governors were:

Mrs Rebecca Anderson (2026)
Mr Mark Andrews (2025)
Mr Zoltan Demjan (2026)
Mrs Fiona Halsey (2024) Vice Chair
Mrs Zoe Humphrey (2026)
Mrs Lindsay Smith (2026) Chair

The Ex Officio Governor, The Revd Michael Maine, retired from March 2022, and two further Foundation Governors retired during the year: Mrs Josephine Notaras and Mrs Janice Peek.

The PCC records its huge gratitude to Janice Peek: first appointed as a Foundation Governor over twelve years ago, she has given unstinted and distinguished service, for over half that time in the demanding posts of Vice-Chair (in 2012-13), Co-Chair, then Chair (2016-17), and then Co-Chair again for a few years up to her retirement. This is public service of the highest merit for which the PCC offers its deepest thanks and admiration.

v.

Governance Regulation

From January 2020, the power of the PCC to pass decisions by e-mail became automatic under the new Church Representation Rules , and this Rule M29 power was extended to cover the right of the PCC to meet electronically and for decisions reached via that medium to be fully valid. The PCC’s meetings held on Zoom during 2022 and motions passed by email were validly held under this regulation.

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vi. Parish Personnel

Revd Michael Maine was the Vicar of Cuckfield until 13[th] March when the Parish (and Benefice) entered vacancy. The parish has since been served by two retired priests, Revd Stephen Caple and Revd Canon David Tickner, supported by two Licensed Readers (Vicky Peattie and Clive Simmonds). Jonathan Berry has served in a Lay Preaching Ministry; Hilary-Turner-King continued as Children’s and Families’ Lay Minister until May 2022, when Charlotte Tayler took up the post on a two year contract. Gill Squires continued as Parish Administrator and Richard Jenkinson as Organist and Choir Master.

vii. Safeguarding

The PCC has complied with its duty under Section 5, The Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure (2016) to have regard to the House of Bishops’ Guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The Safeguarding Coordinator makes a full report to the APCM and reports to every PCC meeting. The parish Safeguarding Policy (reviewed and approved annually) can be seen in the Church Porch and on the Church website; a further copy is lodged with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.

Everyone working with children or vulnerable adults through Holy Trinity has a current DBS Certificate. In addition to the two clergy with PTO, there are 71 active DBS Certificates in place for current Volunteers (some having been checked through the Update Service); this includes all PCC and Old School Board members.

The Parish committed itself to the Diocesan Simple Quality Protects safeguarding programme on its launch and achieved Level 1 in April 2018. The Compliance Certificate issued by the Diocese is displayed in the Church and the Porch. Maintenance of the standards of the scheme are kept under regular review. The current Safeguarding Policies, Guides, associated documentation and contact information for third party assistance are posted on the church website.

7. Review of the Year

Joyfully serving Jesus

The early part of the year was dominated by the departure of our former vicar, Michael Maine. Although he was with us for only 7 years, Michael had a significant impact on many aspects of Cuckfield life, which were celebrated at his final service at the end of February. Whilst there has been some progress in finding a replacement, the shortage of suitable candidates has slowed that process. We have been fortunate, however, in having the services of The Revd Stephen Caple, The Revd Canon David Tickner and The Revd Stephen Terry to help to provide a priestly ministry during the vacancy and support our Readers, Vickie Peattie and Clive Simmonds, and Authorised Lay Minister Jonathan Berry in maintaining our normal service pattern, and we are grateful to all of them.

Michael’s departure is not the only loss that we have suffered in the last twelve months. We have, of course, lost our much loved Queen Elizabeth II, although we had joined with the nation in celebrating her Platinum Jubilee earlier in the year. A more subtle loss this year has been that illusory sense of living in a peaceful Europe, supported by a vibrant economy. We have responded to these changes in our national and international life, providing aid for Ukrainian refugees and those in economic need while being a channel for the expression of condolences for our late Queen.

Our services continue to be streamed online via Zoom, attracting between 30 and 40 participants each Sunday morning. This technology enables our housebound and less mobile parishioners to participate in our services, and allows parishioners temporarily away from Cuckfield to join our worship. We are extremely grateful for all the hard work of the small technical team that make this possible.

The music tradition at Holy Trinity continues to flourish under the leadership of our Director of Music, Richard Jenkinson. The choir now includes twelve junior singers, although there are vacancies in the senior choir. We were delighted to appoint Fearghus Beauchamp as a Music Scholar in October, and Ken Sagar as Organist Emeritus. Fearghus sings tenor, plays both flute and organ and conducts choir anthems from time to time. During the year we were pleased to resume our Friday lunchtime concerts and to host many of the Cuckfield Music Festival’s events. and other concerts.

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Following the departure of Helen Swift towards the end of 2021, our Children and Family Ministry team was somewhat depleted. Fortunately, we were able to recruit Charlotte Tayler to the team in the early summer, ensuring that this work has continued in both the primary school and at holiday events around the church and Old School. Charlotte, who is currently studying part time at Ridley Hall Cambridge, also helps with Choir Club, supporting the junior choir and singing in the choir herself.

We have continued the pattern that emerged towards the end of the pandemic, having an informal service of Family Praise after the main service on the first Sunday of the month and encouraging greater involvement of young people and their families in the Family Eucharist on the third Sunday of the month. It is noticeable that the team’s more recreational activities during the holidays are better supported.

In the absence of an incumbent, Canon David Tickner has taken the leading role in supporting the primary school. The links with the school have been sustained by a team of volunteers, including Hilary Turner-King, Jonathan Berry and Charlotte Taylor, while Jane Coan has continued to co-ordinate help for families experiencing hardship with donations of food and money. The parish has continued to support Bewbush Academy and Family Support Work in a similar way.

2022 was relatively quiet in terms of fabric repairs and enhancements, although our inspecting architect, Jonathan Cerowski, carried out an inspection of the roof spaces in preparation for the project to relay the Horsham stone roof. The timing of the main project has still to be determined.

We were very pleased to see the return of the Christmas Tree Festival in early December after the break due to Covid. The church was again full of beautifully decorated trees with a magnificent partner charity tree for the Golden Lion Children’s Trust. An innovation this year was a concert on the Saturday evening, arranged in conjunction with the Cuckfield Music Festival. A total of £6,876 was raised for the partner charity, including donations made directly to the charity.

Although it is true that the Churchwardens carry additional responsibilities during a vacancy, this is made possible by the unstinting help of many others, and it will not be possible to list everyone here. The parish is however extremely grateful to our team of retired priests, The Revd Stephen Caple, The Revd Stephen Terry and Canon David Tickner, who have served us unceasingly since the start of the vacancy. We are fortunate in having two Readers, Vicky Peattie and Clive Simmonds, and an Authorised Lay Minister, Jonathan Berry to assist, particularly with preaching. And of course, our worship would not be what it is without the input from our choir under the direction of our Musical Director, Richard Jenkinson.

The parish has been extremely well served with financial and administrative help. Isobel Simmonds has stepped into the role of acting Honorary Treasurer, working closely with our church accountant, Zoë Richings. Our PCC Secretary, David Thunder, works tirelessly to ensure that the PCC runs efficiently and that what we do is consistent with current legislation. We are also very grateful for the efforts of Rod Montague, our Parish Safeguarding Officer, for his work in ensuring that we keep everyone safe. A very special word of thanks goes to Gill Squires, our Parish Administrator, who for the last 23 years has kept everyone on their toes, and maintained a very efficient Church Office for the benefit of everyone involved with Holy Trinity. Gill has announced that she will be retiring during 2023.

8. 2022 Financial Review

Introduction

The preparation of this year’s accounts has again been done with the guidance of our Independent Examiner. We have built on the changes introduced last year, and continue to ensure that we are working to the latest advice on standards and good practice.

Incoming and outgoing resources

Total income for the year is £372,105, compared to £297,040 for 2021. This includes all the funds over which the PCC has control, unrestricted, designated and restricted.

The main activity of the church is covered by the unrestricted fund, and the income for this fund was £226,750 (2021: £176,879) , which encouragingly was both above our budget and the income for last year due mainly to a significant legacy received during 2022. Our main source of income is regular giving, and we have been

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encouraged during 2022 that this has continued to remain consistent and ahead of budget and prior year.

In 2022, we received approximately £10,900 of grants (2021: £44,000) , which related to stonework improvements paid for during 2021.

Total expenditure for the year is £288,930 compared to £344,083 for 2021. This includes all the funds over which the PCC has control, unrestricted, designated and restricted. Expenditures in 2022 were lower than 2021 due to the completion of a number of one-off projects during 2021, including stonework improvements and the upgrade of the Church’s AV system.

The main operating expenditures of the church are covered by the unrestricted fund and expenditure for this fund was £163,721 (2021: £172,986) . Spend was lower than last year and broadly consistent with budget. This is due to the completion of major projects in 2021 as noted above, partially offset by continued inflation. Whilst the PCC has worked hard to control costs, we continue to see rising costs in most areas, especially with respect to utilities.

Further details of the breakdown of this year’s income and expenditure are provided in the notes to the accounts.

Diocesan Loan

During 2021, the Diocese of Chichester awarded the church a loan of £50,000, to cover the cash timing difference between the payment of expenses on the stonework improvement project and the receipt of donations and grants. This loan was interest free and was repaid using funds from a legacy during 2022.

Related Parties

Payments to PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or related parties are allowed under the Charities Act 2011 by the following provision: charity trustees may, provided certain conditions are met, pay for the provision of services to the charity by a ‘connected person’ [falling within the definition contained in Section 118 of the 2011 Act] where the PCC is satisfied the relevant conditions are met, the required process has been transparently followed, and safeguards are in place.

The PCC at its March 2017 meeting appointed Zoë Richings, daughter of a PCC Member, to the salaried position of Church Accountant and made payments to her by that resolution; at its April 2021 meeting, the PCC reappointed Hilary Turner-King, a member of the PCC, to the salaried position of Children’s and Families’ Lay Minister, making payments to her by that resolution until June 2022. The PCC also approved the reimbursement of expenses to the parish’s technical operators (two of whom are members of the PCC, viz. , Jonathan Berry and Paul Johnson) for the Zooming of weddings and funerals, where requested by the families.

The PCC supported the clergy by paying £970 (2021: £4,400) , which includes Council Tax and water rates, for the Vicarage, plus other annual costs towards travel, hospitality, telephone, postage and broadband.

Parish Share

The Diocesan Parish Contribution is the allocation set by our Deanery as this parish’s contribution to the wider church’s activities and costs of the Diocese and is accounted for on an annual basis. While any parish contribution unpaid on 31[st] December in a given year would be an operational (though not legal) liability, Holy Trinity Cuckfield paid its parish contribution for 2022 in full.

Staff costs

The PCC pays for the Parish Administrator, Church Accountant, the Children’s and Families’ Lay Minister and contributes to The Old School’s staff costs through its overall contribution to the running of that building. Further details are provided in the notes to the accounts.

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Reserves Policy

It is PCC policy to seek to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds of approximately three months’ worth of unrestricted general fund payments as a contingency against unforeseen situations (approximately £41,000 in 2022).

The PCC is also mindful of major continuing expenditures in relation to the roof following the 2019 Church Architect’s Quinquennial Inspection of the building, and has accordingly decided to hold an additional approximately £50,000 in reserves.

The total of the funds at the discretion of the PCC to utilise, at the year-end was £155,940 including an amount of £36,094 designated for use for the management and operation of the Old School Property and an amount of £4,815 designated for fabric improvements. The remaining amount £115,031 (£155,940 less £36,094 less £4,815) broadly meets the Reserves Policy.

The PCC have also committed to allocate any further funds required in the future for these long-term fabric improvement projects.

It is PCC policy to invest funds balances with the CBF Church of England Investment Fund, the CBF Church of England Fixed Interest Securities Fund and the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.

9. The Old School Board

The Old School Board reported a much better year as recovery from the impact of lockdown continued. Income for the year was £50,818 compared to £31,379 in 2021, due to improved levels of bookings from regular hirers and an increase in one-off hirers.

Expenditure for 2022 was £45,872 compared to £39,814 in 2021 as a result both of increased expenditure ensuring that the premises were Covid-compliant and continuing essential overheads.

No strategic refurbishment occurred during 2022 but all essential maintenance was carried out and improvements in the lighting were made to help save energy. A transfer of £8,580 was made during the year from the General Fund to the Old School Designated Fund as a contribution towards the running and maintenance costs of The Old School.

A net surplus of £13,526 was recorded for the year with total funds carried forward of £36,094. Accordingly, a number of strategic refurbishments will be proposed in the 2023 Business Plan.

10. The Friends of Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield

The Friends of Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield

The Friends exists to raise funds for the church building and its principal artefacts by engaging with all in the Cuckfield community. Its funds arise from subscriptions, donations (including legacies) and event activities.

In 2022, its first year largely unaffected by the pandemic, membership remained stable with losses being replaced by new members. There was an encouraging move by many existing and new members to take out life memberships. The position is summarised below:

As at 31.12.21 Additions Losses As at 31.12.22
LifeMembers 74 26 2 98
Annual Members 246 7 31 222
**Total ** 320 33 33 320

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Three major events were mounted in the year: an ever-popular Welsh Male Voice Choirs concert, an afternoon with Antiques Roadshow expert John Benjamin, and the Friends’ exclusive preview of the Christmas Tree Festival, each delivering healthy additions to funds.

Following the transfer of £40,000 in 2021 towards repairs to the church tower stonework, the focus has been upon rebuilding reserves. In 2022 the Friends did, however, fund a new chamber organ table for the church chancel.

Accounting also for donations, legacies and Gift Aid, the net surplus/(deficit) in 2022 was £13,040 (2021: (£32,666)). Total reserves at the 31 December 2022 were £53,169 ( 2021: £40,129).

11. Significant Events since the End of the 2022 Financial Year

The PCC records its gratitude for the receipt, since the end of the year under review, the legacy from the estate of the late Anthony Burbidge in the sum of £255,000 and has yet to have met to review and agree its uses.

12. Approval

The Annual Report for the ended Year 31[st ] December 2022 was approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by Brian Cutler ( Lay Vice Chair of the PCC ):

Date: 24[th] April 2023

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Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Endowed
Fund		 Total Funds
2022		 Total Funds
2021		 Notes
2
3
14
13
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other receipts		 £
203,154
9,197
13,120
1,279
-		 64,727
-
46,862
314
-		 £
19,855
-
13,460
137
-		 £
-
-
-
-
-		 £
287,736
9,197
73,442
1,730
-		 £
255,815
3,677
37,302
246
-
Total income 226,750 111,903 33,452 - 372,105 297,040
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Other expenditure		 1,788
161,933
-
-		 860
103,433
-
-		 2,131
18,785
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
4,779
284,151
-
-		 1,252
342,831
-
-
Total expenditure 163,721 104,293 20,916 - 288,930 344,083
Net gains (or losses) on investments
Net income or (net expenditure) 63,029 7,610 12,536 - 83,175 (47,043)
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Other gains/(losses)
Reconciliation of funds:		 (8,580) 8,580 - - - -
54,449
-
-		 16,190
-
-		 12,536
-
-		 -
-
-		 83,175
-
-		 (47,043)
-
-
Net movement in funds 54,449 16,190 12,536 - 83,175 (47,043)
Total funds brought forward 60,582 24,719 53,506 375,000 513,807 560,850
Total funds carried forward 115,031 40,909 66,042 375,000 596,982 513,807

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Balance Sheet

Total Funds
2022		 Total Funds
2022		 Total Funds
2021		 Total Funds
2021		 Notes
9
11
12
10
13
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Heritage assets
Endowed investments		 £
-		 £
-
375,000
-
-
375,000
-
-
Total fixed assets 375,000 375,000
Stocks
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand		 90 -
9,628
18,924
169,247
4,312
25,515
212,245
Total current assets 242,162 197,799
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (20,180) (58,992)
Net current assets or (liabilities) 221,982 138,807
Total assets less current liabilities
Provisions for liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year		 596,982
-		 513,807
-
-
-
Total net assets or (liabilities) 596,982 513,807
The funds of the charity:
Endowment funds
Designated funds
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds		 375,000
40,909
66,042
115,031		 375,000
24,719
53,506
60,582
Total charity funds 596,982 513,807

This Annual Financial Report, for the year ended 31st December 2022, including the notes following, was approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by Brian Cutler, Lay Vice Chair

Date 24th April 2023

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report

1 Accounting policies

a Basis of Preparation

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current (2016) Statement Of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities, (SORP (FRS 102)).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.

b Funds accounting

Funds held by the PCC are:

Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.

Designated funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects. This reflects the accounts for the Old School.

Restricted funds - a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaing unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.

Endowment funds - funds for which the capital must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment.

c Income and endowments

All income and endowments, accounted for without deduction for any costs of receivability, are recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Donations and legacies

Collections are recognised when received.

Planned giving receivable is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable, and the amount accords with the Gift Aid declaration or other record of intention to donate.

Gift aid recovered is recognised when the income to which it is attached is recognised.

Grants and legacies are recognised when the formal offer in writing of the funding, is received by the PCC. Charitable activities

Sales of magazines are recognised when received. Rents from property are recognised in accordance with the rental agreements, when receipt is probable. Fees for weddings and funerals are accounted for on an event basis.

Other trading activities

Trading activities are where income is receivable in return for selling goods or providing services. Income from trading is recognised either: a - when received, or b - in the case of concerts: for the year in question, irrespective of date of receipt. Advance bookings are included in creditors until the concert has taken place.

Investment income

Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

All other income

All other income is recognised in accordance with the above overall policy.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold.

Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December.

d Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, payment is probable and the amount can be measured reliably.

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.

Church Activities

The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for on an annual basis, reflecting the allocation set by our Deanery. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.

e Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011.

Other land and buildings held on behalf of the PCC for its own purpose is valued at market value. No depreciation is charged but any expenditure on maintenance or improvement is written-off as incurred.

The market value of The Old School was estimated in 1997 at £375,000 by Weber Brown Estate Agents. It is not considered to be economic to revalue the building, since the PCC has no plans for its disposal.

Depreciation

From 2011, expenditure on equipment used within the church premises and The Old School will be writtenoff as incurred.

No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC's policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets will be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made if there has been any permanent diminution in value.

Investments

Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.

f Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.

Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds, or at the bank.

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

2
Analysis of income and endowments		 2
Analysis of income and endowments		 2
Analysis of income and endowments		 2
Analysis of income and endowments		 2
Analysis of income and endowments		 2
Analysis of income and endowments		 2
Analysis of income and endowments
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowed Total Funds
Total Funds
Fund Funds Funds Fund 2022 2021 Notes
Planned giving
Planned giving (no tax refunds)
Loose cash collections
Gift Aid recovered
Other donations
Legacies		 £
115,281
1,904
7,469
29,657
1,803
47,040		 £
-
2,500
-
-
3,642
56,960		 £
25
6,590
-
1,196
2,802
-		 £
-
-
-
-
-
-		 £
115,306
10,994
7,469
30,853
8,247
104,000
£
118,716
14,608
8,224
34,474
25,872
10,000
Grants (see also note below)
Garfield Weston Foundation
Listed Places of Worship
National Churches Trust
Sussex Historic Churches Trust
Cuckfield Deanery		 -
-
-
-
-		 -
1,625
-
-
-		 -
9,242
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-		 -
10,867
-
-
-		 10,000
20,121
5,000
7,000
1,800
Donations and legacies 203,154 64,727 19,855 - 287,736 255,815
Fees for weddings and funerals 9,197 - - - 9,197 3,677
Charitable activities 9,197 - - - 9,197 3,677
Christmas tree festival
Parish magazine subscriptions
Other subscriptions
Coffee functions
Concerts and events
Venue hire		 10,985
-
-
461
-
1,674		 -
-
-
-
-
46,862		 -
-
7,400
-
6,060
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-		 10,985
-
7,400
461
6,060
48,536		 620
95
4,490
68
478
31,551
Other trading activities 13,120 46,862 13,460 - 73,442 37,302
Interest on cash deposits 1,279 314 137 - 1,730 246
Investments 1,279 314 137 - 1,730 246
Total income and endowments on all funds 226,750 111,903 33,452 - 372,105 297,040 13

The grants from the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Listed Places of Worship Grant scheme, the National Churches Trust, and the Sussex Historic Churches Trust, were all given as a contribution to the cost of stonework improvements. The grant from Cuckfield Deanery was given as a contribution towards the cost of the Office Administrator.

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

Notes to the financial report (continued) Notes to the financial report (continued) Notes to the financial report (continued) Notes to the financial report (continued) Notes to the financial report (continued) Notes to the financial report (continued) Notes to the financial report (continued) Notes to the financial report (continued)
3 Analysis of expenditure on:
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Fund Funds Funds Fund 2022 2021 Notes
Christmas tree festival costs
Music events and costs
Raising funds - other costs		 £
1,542
246
-		 -
860
-		 £
-
2,131
-		 £
-
-
-		 £
1,542
3,237
-
£
392
860
-
Cost of raising funds 1,788 860 2,131 - 4,779
1,252
Missionary and charitable giving
Diocesan parish share
Staff
Clergy and other people's expenses
Upkeep of services
Youth and children's work
Honorariums
Water, gas and electricity
Church maintenance and repair
Insurance
Printing, photocopying and other office costs
Accounting software and examiner fees
Advertising		 14,725
80,000
28,815
1,790
6,883
336
8,364
4,434
2,521
5,258
5,953
1,179
1,675		 -
-
18,552
-
516
-
-
11,253
67,019
4,009
1,539
-
545		 -
-
-
-
3,569
-
-
-
14,924
-
292
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 14,725
80,000
47,367
1,790
10,968
336
8,364
15,687
84,464
9,267
7,784
1,179
2,220		 7,000
74,300
47,448
4,387
10,634
658
8,076
15,932
157,029
9,033
5,083
1,185
2,066		 4
5
8
Cost of charitable activities 161,933 103,433 18,785 - 284,151
342,831
Total expended on all funds 163,721 104,293 20,916 - 288,930
344,083		 13

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

4 Missionary and charitablegiving
Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Endowed
Fund		 Total Funds
2022		 Total Funds
2021
Overseas: £ £ £ £ £
Samara's Aid
Vision Rescue		 1,583 -
-		 -
-		 -
-		 1,583
1,085		 917
916
1,085
School in Harare
Domestic:
Crawley Open House
Refugees Welcome Crawley
FSW
Golden Lions
Holy Trinity CofE School, Cuckfield		 1,083
1,083
1,083
1,083
6,225
1,500		 -
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-		 1,083
1,083
1,083
1,083
6,225
1,500		 917
917
916
917
-
1,500
14,725 - - - 14,725 7,000
5 Staff costs
Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Endowed
Fund		 Total Funds
2022		 Total Funds
2021
Remuneration
Wages and salaries
Social Security costs (NIC)		 £
28,815
-		 18,552
-		 £
-
-		 £
-
-		 £
47,367
-		 £
47,448
-
28,815 18,552 - - 47,367 47,448
In 2022, the General Fund includes the salaries of 3 members of staff_(2021: 4)and the Designated Fund includes 2 members of staff
(2021: 2)_.

6 Payments to PCC members and transactions with related charities

During 2019, two members of the PCC, Helen Swift and Hilary Turner-Kingwere appointed to the paid role of Children’s and Families’ Lay Ministers, for a term of two years renewed by the PCC in April 2021 for a further two years. Helen Swift left her role in October 2021, and Hilary Turner-King left her role in May 2022. During 2022, they were paid £nil (2021: £5,146) and £1,121 (2021: £6,175) , respectively, to perform this role. No amounts were outstanding at 31 December 2022.

The PCC supported the clergy by paying £970 (2021: £4,400) which includes Council Tax and water rates for the Vicarage plus other annual costs towards travel, hospitality, telephone, postage and broadband.

7 Transactions with persons related to PCC members

A family member of a PCC member was employed on a part time basis during the year. Their salary did not exceed £5,000.

8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance 8 Governance
Unrestricted
Funds		 Designated
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Endowed
Fund		 Total Funds
2022		 Total Funds
2021
Independent examination £
935		 - £
-		 £
-		 £
935		 £
855
Software fees 244 - - - 244 330
1,179 - - - 1,179 1,185

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

9 Tangible fixed assets

**9 ** Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land Designated Restricted Endowed Total fixed
and buildings Funds Funds Fund assets
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation		 £
375,000
-
-		 -
-
-		 £
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-		 £
375,000
-
-
-
At 31 December 2022 375,000 - - - 375,000
Charge for impairment
At 1 January 2022
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
At 31 December 2022 - - - - -
Net book amounts
At 31 December 2022		 375,000 - - - 375,000
At 31 December 2021 375,000 - - - 375,000

The Freehold Land and Building comprises the Old School building. The market value was estimated in 1997 at £375,000 by Weber Brown, Estate Agents. It is not considered to be economic to revalue the building, since the PCC has no plans for its disposal.

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

10 Analysis of net assets by fund

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds Fund 2022 2021
Fixed assets for church use
Current assets (except cash)		 £
-
1,393		 -
-		 £
-
3,009		 £
375,000
-		 £
375,000
4,402		 £
375,000
9,628
Cash at bank and on deposit 129,662 45,045 63,053 - 237,760 188,171
Current liabilities (16,024) (4,136) (20) - (20,180) (58,992)
115,031 40,909 66,042 375,000 596,982 513,807
11 Debtors
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds Fund 2022 2021
Gift Aid
Grants due
Prepayments
Other Debtors		 £
1,388
-
-
5		 -
-
-
-		 £
2,919
-
-
-		 £
-
-
-
-		 £
4,307
-
-
5		 £
5,852
1,800
1,375
601
1,393 - 2,919 - 4,312 9,628
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds Fund 2022 2021
Mission Giving
Deferred Income
Governance Costs		 £
6,969
25
935		 -
300
-		 £
-
20
-		 £
-
-
-		 £
6,969
345
935		 £
5,969
321
855
Giving to Charities 7,690 - - - 7,690 1,351
Diocesan Loan due
Retentions due
Other		 -
-
405		 -
3,836
-		 -
-
-		 -
-
-		 -
3,836
405		 50,000
-
496
16,024 4,136 20 - 20,180 58,992
**12 ** Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowed Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds Fund 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Mission Giving 6,969 - - - 6,969 5,969
Deferred Income 25 300 20 - 345 321
Governance Costs 935 - - - 935 855
Giving to Charities 7,690 - - - 7,690 1,351
Diocesan Loan due - - - - - 50,000
Retentions due - 3,836 - - 3,836 -
Other 405 - - - 405 496
16,024 4,136 20 - 20,180 58,992

During 2021, a loan was granted by the Diocese of Chichester for a total amount of £50,000. This loan, which was interest free, was used to complete the stonework improvement project and was repaid during 2022.

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Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

13 Statement of funds

Explanation of funds

Endowed funds are required by the donors to be invested and the income spent on specific objectives

The endowed fund comprises the land and buildings.

Restricted funds are not invested permanently but are to be spent within reasonable timescales

The Friends of Holy Trinity Fund holds funds raised by members of the Friends of Holy Trinity who hold fundraising events during the year.

The Music Fund holds funds donated to further the music ministry of the Church.

The Warm Welcome Fund holds funds to support Syrian refugee families.

The Aumbry Fund holds funds donated to purchase an Aumbry.

The Roof Fund holds funds donated to repair and restore the Church fabric.

The Gifts Fund holds holds funds donated specifically for the repair and maintenance of small items

Designated funds comprise the Old School Designated Fund which manages and operates the Old School property and the Fabric Repair and Improvement Fund, which is used for fabric improvements that are not covered by specific donations or restricted funds. Unrestricted funds comprise the General Fund.

Both the Designated and Unrestricted funds are not subject to any donor restrictions and can be spent as the PCC decides.

Summary of all funds

Fund income and expenditure and final balances are as follows:

Balances
b/fwd
1 Jan 2022		 Income Expenditure Transfers,
other gains
and losses		 Balances
c/fwd
31 Dec 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Land & Buildings 375,000 - - - 375,000
Total of all endowed funds 375,000 - - - 375,000
Friends of Holy Trinity Fund
Music Fund
Warm Welcome Fund
Aumbry Fund
Gifts Fund
Roof Fund		 40,129
1,527
1,738
59
-
10,053		 18,477
2,185
309
-
-
12,481		 (5,437)
(2,193)
(1,901)
-
-
(11,385)		 -
-
-
-
-
-		 53,169
1,519
146
59
-
11,149
Total of all restricted funds 53,506 33,452 (20,916) - 66,042
Old School Operating Fund
Fabric Repair and Improvement Fund		 22,568
2,151		 50,818
61,085		 (45,872)
(58,421)		 8,580
-		 36,094
4,815
Total of all designated funds 24,719 111,903 (104,293) 8,580 40,909
General Fund 60,582 226,750 (163,721) (8,580) 115,031
Total of all Unrestricted Funds 60,582 226,750 (163,721) (8,580) 115,031
Total funds 513,807 372,105 (288,930) - 596,982
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14 Transfers between funds
A transfer of £8,580_(2021: £8,580)_was made during the year from the General Fund to the Old School Designated Fund as a
contribution towards the running costs of The Old School.

A transfer was made during the year of £nil_(2021: £40,000)_from the Friends of Holy Trinity Fund, to the Roof Fund, as a
contribution towards Stonework improvements.

Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield: Annual Report & Financial Statements 2022

Notes to the financial report (continued)

15 Prior year statement of financial activities - comparative figures for this year Statement of Financial Activities - 2021

Statement of Financial Activities - 2021
Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Endowed
Fund		 Total Funds
2021
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other receipts		 £
171,654
3,677
1,548
-
-		 12,632
-
30,786
11
-		 £
71,529
-
4,968
235
-		 £
-
-
-
-
-		 £
255,815
3,677
37,302
246
-
Total income 176,879 43,429 76,732 - 297,040
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Other expenditure		 392
172,594
-
-		 860
49,848
-
-		 -
120,389
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 1,252
342,831
-
-
Total expenditure 172,986 50,708 120,389 - 344,083
Net gains (or losses) on investments
Net income or (net expenditure) 3,893 (7,279) (43,657) - (47,043)
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Other gains/(losses)
Reconciliation of funds:		 (8,580) 8,580 - - -
(4,687)
-
-		 1,301
-
-		 (43,657)
-
-		 -
-
-		 (47,043)
-
-
Net movement in funds (4,687) 1,301 (43,657) - (47,043)
Total funds brought forward 65,269 23,418 97,163 375,000 560,850
Total funds carried forward 60,582 24,719 53,506 375,000 513,807

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Tni¥ty Churth Cucknkl."Annu81 Rewrt 8 Finawlstatemtrnls 2022 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY CUCKFIELD [Regi5tered Charity No.I131432] I report on the accounts of Holy Trinity Church Cuckfield for the year ended 31" December 2022 which ar¢ set our on pages 12-22. Respertive responsibilities of trustse5 and examiner The church's trustee5 are responsible for the prepar4ty0n of the aceount5. The church's trustees conslder that an audic is not required for Ihis year under section 144121 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 I'the 201 l Att'l and tha¢ an independent examinauon is needed. Having satisfied mysdf that the thurch is ejiyble for independent txaminaiion, it is my respon5ib.lity to.. examine the act¢)unts under secuon 145 of the 2011 kn. to follow the procedures laid down in the gener41 Direcuons jven by the Charity Commission under secuon 1451Sllbl of the 201 l ACL ttnd to state whether particutsr matters have CO￿ to my a¢¢ention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examsnation was carned out in accorylance wth the g￿ernI Direcu¢)ns glven by the Charity Commission. An txamination includes a review of the accc•Jnting records kept by thè chanry and a comparison d the accounis presen¢ed with those recoryis. li also includes con5iderauon ol any unusual items or diselosure5 in the accounts, and seeking explanations from yoj a5 trustees concerning any such matterk The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audir and con5eqiiently no oFxnion is given as ¢0 whether the account5 present a 'tru¢ and fair View. and the report Is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connecrion with my examination. no material matters have come to my att￿lIOn which w've me cause to believe that in, any material respKL accounting rtcord5 were nor kèpt rn accordance with se¢von 130 of th• 2011 Ao or the accounts do not accord with the accountsng rKords. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning thè form and content of accounts sèt out in the Chariries (Accounrs and Reports) Regulauons 2008 other than any requirement that thè acwunts gThe a krue and lair. which 15 not a matttr considered a5 part of an independent examiflatiofi. I have comè acro55 no other matters in connection with the xamFftauon to which attentiart should be drawn in ordtr to enable a proper understanding of the accounu to be reached. Slgned br. Stevè Brentnall FCIE (Fellow of the Associobon of Chorrty Indendent E¥ominer5) l Meadow View Cottages Town Littleworth LEWES 8N8 4TH Date: Page123