Registered Charity INumber: 1131530
ST. GEORGE'S PAIUSH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
ANIYUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
of the
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Bankers:_
National Westminster Bank plc.
23 Stamford New Road
Altrincham
Chcshire
WA14 IDB
Inde
endent Examiner:_
Titnothy A R Elston BA FCA
Percy Westhead & Cou]pany
Chartered Accountants
Hanover House
30-32 Charlotte Street
Mallchester
MI 4FD

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHTAL CHURCH COUNCIL
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Administrative Information
St. George's Parish ChuT¢h
Townfield Road
Altrin¢ham
Cheshire
WA144DS
The Church is part of the Diocese of Chester. The correspondence address is as above.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (Charity number 1131530).
PCC members who have served between I ' January 2024 and the date thig Teport was approved are'.-
Vicar
The Reverend Claire Corley (Chair)
Assistant Priest
Wardens
Dr Robert Moscrop (Deputy Chair and Electoral Roll Officcr)
Kevin Davis
Deanery Synod
Representativos
Elected Lay Members
Michael Littlewood
Simon Balme (Treasurer)
David Benson
Martin Granger Brown MBE
Kirsty Chrysler
Joanna Denton
Sue Carter
Alan Lloyd
Catherine MacNeil (appointed l O, September 2024)
Alex De Martiis
Maureen Moors
Mark Stant (Secretary)
Ginny Sherbourne (appointed l O, September 2024)

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRIIYCHAM
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Structure
overnance and mana
ement
The PCC is a cory)orate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operate8 under the Parochial Church
Council Powers Measure. The PCC is registered with the ChaTity Commission under charity number 1131530. The
method of appointrnent of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are
encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC is responsible for ensuring that
all PCC members receive adequate training and guidance to enable them to carry out their duties. Regular meetings of
the PCC were held during 2024.
The PCC operates through a number of committees that meet between full meetings of the PCC. The committee
structure consists of a set of sub-committees embracing the following area￿.
Standing Committee (strategic overview)
Parish Centre Manageinent Committcc
Social Committee
Estates Committee
The Standing Committee is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between
its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council. This committee also acts as the Finance Cotninittee in
drawing up thc budget and making recommendations of a financial nature to the PCC.
The major risks to which thc PCC is expo£ed. as identified by the PCC members, have been reviewed and systems and
procedures have been established to managc these risks.
2024 PCC Attendance
Feb-24
Apr-24 May-24
Jul-24
Sep-24 Nov-24
Total
Rcv ClaiTe Corley
David Benson
Robert Moscrop
Michael Liltlewood
Simon Balme
Kevin Davies
Martin Granger-Brown
Joanne Denton
Alan Lloyd
Sue Carter
Maureen MOOTS
Mark Stant
Alex De Martiis
Kirsty Chrysler
Catherine MacNeil
Ginn
Sherbourne
loo%
83010
loo%
I OOO/D
oo/,
50/
831,
83/,
6710
50/,
loo%
67%
loo%
loo%
n/a

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Ob'ectives and activities
St George's PCC, Altrincham has the responsibility of promoting, in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the
Church, pastoral, evangelistic and ecumenical. It also has the responsibility for the maintenance of St George's Church,
Altrincham and related estate.
When planning activities and considering their responsibilities, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advanccmcnt of
religion.
Achievements and
erformance
The Parish Centre Hall continues to be widely used by local community groups and further eTthances our stewardship.
Financial revieiv
The Total Incoming Rcsources during the year were £203,662 (2023.. £188,946). The Parish Centre Buildings are
continuing to be uscd by local organisations and the incoinc during 2024 from Parish Hall lettings and car parking
increased to £36,843 (2023= £30,068). The Icvcl of grants paid thi8 year was £6.700 (2023= £5,706) as dctailed in note
9. Planned giving, including incomc tax recovered, ha% incre(Ised from £70,203 to £79,595. The PCC has net outgoing
resources for the ycar of £38,314 which has decreased total funds Ca￿led fonvard to £815.249.
Reserves
olic
It is the PCC'S policy to maintain a balance on general fund, sufficient to ensiire that the ChuTch is adequately maintained
and all running costs can be met as and when they fall due. A designated fund has been established to sct monics aside
to be used towards the cost of church maintcnance and Tepairs.
It is our policy to invest our fund balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRIINCHAM
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Statement of Members of the PCC'S res
onsibilities
The members are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and regulations.
The members are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial
statements are rcquired by law to give a true and fair vicw of the state of affairs of the PCC and of its incoming rcsources
and application of resources of the PCC for that period. In preparing these financial statcments, the members should
follow best practice and..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards hiive been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed explained in thc financial statements, and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the PCC
will continue to operate.
The members arc rcsponsible for keeping proper accounting rccords that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the PCC and enable thcm to ensure that the financial statements comply with the applicablc
law, regulations and the trust dccd. Thcy are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the PCC and hence foT taking
Teasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and othcr irrcgularities.
Approved by the PCC on 8 April 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Rev. Claire Corley (Chair)

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHèiM
Inde
endent Examiner's Re
ort to the members of St. Geor
e's Altrineham Parochial Church Coullcil
I report to the members on my examination of the accounts of St. George's, Altrincham, Parochial Church Council
(the PCC) for the year ended 31 ' December 2024, which aTe set out on pages 6 to 17.
Res
onsibilities and basis of re
ort
As the charity mcmber8 of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the member's account% C(￿ried out under section 145 of the 201 l Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the ChaTity Commission under
section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Inde
endent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any matcrial respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the PCC as required by section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with tho.se records. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requiTements concerning the fonn and content of accounts set
out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give
a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this rcport in order to eiiable a proper Lindcrstanding of the accounts to bl Teached.
Timothy A R Elston BA FCA
Percy Westhead & Company
Chartered Accountants
Greg's Buildings
l Booth Street
Manchester
M2 4AD
Date
April 2025

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRIIYCHAM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
NOTE
2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
INCOME
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Investment income
Other income
TOTAL INCOME
90,915
79,559
31,599
1,569
20
92,484
79,579
31,599
83,781
71,497
28,761
2b
2d
£202 073
EXPENDITURE
Church activities
Costs of raising funds
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
195,967
10,720
206,687
163,966
3b
£231256
£241976 £1
NET INCOME I
EXPENDITURE
(29,183) (9,131)
789,906
63,657
(38,314)
859,563
(5,669)
859,232
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT I" JANUARY 2024
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
(177)
177
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT
31" DECEMBER 2024
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All incosne and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31" DECEMBER 2024
Note
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
190 305
198 194
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
17,089
614 700
19,758
641104
631,789
660.862
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry creditors
Accrued costs
(1,901)
(1,493)
(6,345)
(4,993)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
625 444
655 869
LOING I'LRM LIABILITES
500
500
NET ASSETS
£.8_15 24
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds - designated and general
Restricted funds
5, 13
5, 11
760,546
789,906
The accounts on pages 6 to 17 were approved by the Parochial Church Council on 8 April 2025 and signed on their
behalf.
Rev. Claire Corley (ChaiTper
Simon Balme (Treasurer)

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCEL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accountin
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and reporting by Charites..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities Preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January
2015) - (Charities SORP {FRS 102)).
St. George's Parish Church, Altrincham meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are therefore recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othenvise stated in the
relevant accounting policy note(s)-
The trne and fair override has been used to apply the Charities SORP (FRS 102) under the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations 2008.
Pre
aration of the aeeounts on a
oin
concern basis
The PCC members arc of thc view that the immediate futurc of St. GeoTge'g Parish Chiirch, Altrinchani for at
least tbe next 12 to 18 months is securc and that on thig b£tgis the accounts have been prepaTcd on a going Loncern
b£iSiS.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost less estimated Tesidual value of all tangible fixed assets over
their expected useful lives. The rates and periods generally applicable are:
PaTish Centre
Fixturcs, Fittings and Equipment
20/0 peT annum straight line
25 % per annum straight line
Debtors
Debtors are recognised at the settlement arnount due after any discounts offered.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short tern] highly liquid investmentg with a short maturity of
three months or less from date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Creditors and
rovisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity hag a present obligation Tegulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amouTht due to settle the obligation can
be Tneasured OT estimated reliably.

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Funds
Restricted funds represent donations or grants received for a spccific object or invited by the PCC for a specific
object. The funds may only be expended on the %pe¢ific object for which they were given. Any balance
renthining unspent at the end of the year must be carried fonvard as a balance on that fund.
Unrestricted funds comprise general funds and are available to spend on activities that furtheT any of the
puryoses ofthe PCC. Designated funds are unrestricted funds ofthe PCC which the PCC Members have decided
at theiT discretion to set aside for a specific PUTPOSe.
Income
Planned givtng incon]e, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised
when the incomc to which they relate i.£ Teceived. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All
income is accounted for gross.
enditure
Grants and donations are recognised when paid over. The diocesan parish share is accoLinted for when due. All
other expendi￿re is generally recognised whcn it is incurrcd and is accountcd for gross. Expcnditurc is
classificd under the following activity headings-
Church activities includes the costs of services, missionary work and other activities iindertaken to
further the purposes of the Church and dieir (ISSOCl£ited support costs.
Costs of raising funds comprise the costs of commercial trading comprising the Parish Hall and its
support cost5.
Allocation of su
ort costs
Support costs are thosc functions that assist the Work of the Church but do not directly undertake charitable
activities. Support costs include Secretarial and governance costs which support the PCC, s activities. Thcsc
costs have been allocated to church activities.

ST. CEORCE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUIYTS
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
INCOME
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
(a) Donations and le
acies
Planned giving- covenants and income tax recovered
Collections
Legacies and grants
ChristTnas appeal and sundry donations
Friends of St. George's
79,595
3,745
1,896
5,679
79,595
3,745
1,896
7,248
70.203
3,958
2,671
6,949
1,569
£9
fj9 £837
(b) Income from charitiible activities
Parish hall lettings and car parking
Rent L￿d insur£￿Le
Photocopying
Fees
Flower Guild
Youth and Children Groups
Sunday coffee
36,843
36,831
28
2,788
36,843
36,831
28
2,788
20
2,184
885
30,068
36,687
42
3,556
75
20
2,184
885
£79 51.9.
(c) Invesl]nent income
Deposit account interest
£31599
1599
(d) Other income
Refunds
Insurance claim proceeds
291
TOTAL INCOME
£203 662 £18
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ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR ENDED 31"DECEMBER 2024
2.(cont.)INCOME
2023
For eom
arative
2023
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Funds
ur
oses
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
(a) Donations and le
acies
Planned giving- covenants and income tax recovered
Collections
Legacies and grants
Christtnas appeal and sundry donalions
Friends of St. George's
70,203
3,958
2,478
4,859
70.203
3,958
2,671
6,949
65,158
2,231
250
3,881
193
2,090
£81498
£2283 ￿1 £
(a) Income from charitable activities
P￿iSh hall lettings and car parking
Rent and insurance
Photocopying
Fces
Flower Guild
Sunday coffee
30,068
36,687
42
3.556
30,068
36,687
42
3,556
75
24,802
36,362
114
2,257
60
665
75
£7
£7.1491
(b) Invesl]nent income
Deposit account interest
£28 761
335
(c)
Other income
Refunds
Insurance claim proceeds
Contributions to maintenance
VAT Rebate
291
291
4,616
4,616
3,538
TOTAL INCOME
946 £149 599

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR EIS'DED 31" DECEMBER 2024
EXPENDITURE
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
(a)
Church activities
Missionary and charitable giving
Church overseas- missionary societies
Home Missions and Otlier Church Societies (note 9) 6 500
6,500
200
200
6,700
5,706
Ministry
parish shaTe
vicar's housing
vicar, g expenses
- youth worker support
Church
- running expenses and insurance
Church inaintenance
Upkeep of services
Flower guild
Social Fund
Upkeep of churchyard and memorial garden
Org(miSt, choir fees and support Staff
Expenditiire on publications and books
Day school, Junior Church and youth club expenses
Leaving and Priestillg gifts
Printing and stationcry
Stcwardship expcnses
Parish sccretary and caretaker expenses
Bank charges and intercsl
Sundry expcnses
82,520
2,299
1,736
25,985
35,195
2,258
3,903
82,520
2,299
1,736
25,985
35,195
12,027
3,903
197
554
2,710
10,230
1,802
2,225
78,591
5,652
1,505
8,061
18,492
6,783
6,290
425
1,348
5,050
4,315
1,483
1,581
820
4,377
1,386
9,166
297
9,769
197
554
2,710
10,230
1,802
2,225
5,335
1,777
9,721
336
5,335
1,777
9,721
336
£1
6 £LO LQ £206 68
(b)
Costs of raisin
funds
Parish hall running costs
Depreciation of parish centre
27,400
27,400
22,760
TOTAL EXPETrJDITURE
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ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
3.(cont.)EXPENDITURE
2023
For eom
arative
2023
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Funds
ur
oses
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
(a)
Church activities
Mi££ ionary and charitable giving
Church overseas - missionary gocieties
Home Missions and Other Church Societies (note 9) 5 500
5,500
206
206
5,706
5,500
Ministy
- parish share
- vicarage
vicar's expenses
youth worker SUPPOrt
Church
running expenses and insurance
Church maintenance
Upkeep of serviccs
Flower guild
Social Fund
Upkeep of churchyard and memorial ￿L￿dell
Organist, choir fees and support staff
Expenditure on publications and books
Day schooE, Junior Church and youth club expenses
Lcaving and Priesting gifts
Printing and stationcry
Stewardship expenses
Parish secretary and caretaker expenses
Bank charges and intercst
Sundry expenses
78,591
5,652
1,505
8,061
18,492
1,827
6,290
78,591
5,652
1,505
8,061
18,492
6,783
6,290
425
1,348
5,050
4,315
1,483
1,581
820
4,377
1,386
9,166
297
76,302
1,270
4,579
13,917
6,234
2,338
625
974
8,520
2,100
175
212
4,956
425
1,348
5,050
4,315
1.483
1,581
820
4,377
1,386
9,166
297
3,659
869
8,649
276
755 £1.63 96fj £13&JL9
(c)
Costs of raisin
funds
Pariqh hall rnnning costs
Depreciation of parish centre
22,760
22,760
20,928
£3
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
13

ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRI￿'CHAm
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
NET INCOME/
EXPENDITURE
FOR THE YEAR
2024
2023
This is stated after charging..
Depreciation
Independent examineTS fees
7,889
7.889
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Fixed assets
190,305
576,586
190,305
631,789
(6,345)
500
Current assets
55,203
Current liabilities
(6,345)
Long term liabilities
24
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Fittin
sand
ui
ment
Parish Centre
Builih'n
Total
Cost
At I" January 2024
Additions
394,439
6,104
400,543
at 31" December 2024
£394 439
£400 543
reciation
At I" January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31" December 2024
196.245
6,104
202,349
£21
23
Net Book Value
At 31" December 2024
£190 305
£190
At 31" December 2023
£19
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ST. GEORGE'S PAIUSH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR EINDED 31"DECEMBER 2024
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Accrued income
7,337
8,551
Gift aid reclaimed
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
2024
2023
Current account balances
6,050
15,265
CBF Fabri¢ Fund
608 650
625 839
HOME MISSIONS AND OTHER CHURCH SOCIETIES
2024
Unrestricted
Fund
2024
Rcstrieted
Fund
GTassTOOts
Trafford Soutli Foodbank
Samaritans
Walton Trust
Altrincham C of E School
2,000
750
750
200
10. ANALYSIS OF STAFF NUMBERS COSTS AND PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS
The average monthly numbeT of employees throughout the year was 4 (2023.. 2).
2024
2023
SalaTies and Wages
No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2022.. Nil).
The expenses paid to clergy may contain a small immaterial proportion, which relates to their function as PCC
members. No other pa)qnents were made to PCC members.
The key management personnel of the PCC comprise the members as listed on page l.
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ST. GEORGE'S PARISH CHURCH ALTRINCHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the YEAR ENDED 31"DECEMBER 2024
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended 31 ' December 2024 the trustees made aggregate donations to the PCC totalling £27.193
(2023.. £19,722).
There have been no other relaled party transactions in the reporting period.
13. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS: MOVEMENTS IN THE YEAR
Balance
1st Janua
2024
Balance
31 ' December
2024
Income
enditure
Transfers
Designated fund:
Fabric fund
General fund
195,895
594011
20,000
215,895
544651
£760
202 073
231256
The PCC are setting aside, in the Fabric Fund, monies towards the costs of church maintenance as identified by
the quinquennial inspection reports and emergency repaiTS. The general fund is available for PCC ordinary
purposcs.
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