ST. MARY'S
Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
of the
Parochial Church Council
of the Parish of St Mary the Virgin
Prittlewell
Registered Charity Number 1131704
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Incumbent:
The Reverend Paul Mackay
The Vicarage
489 Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
Essex
SS2 6NL

CONTENTS
Page
Nos
Trustees, Report for the Year Ended
31 December 2024
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2024
10
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
12
Notes forming part of the financial statements
13-25
Independent Examiner's Report
26

St Mary the Virgin Prittlewell
Parochial Church Council
Name and Address
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Prittlewell
East Street
Prittlewell
Southend on Sea
SS2 6LQ
Webslte
https.11￿w.8tmary8prittlewe1I.cO.uk
Legal Status
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for
England and Wales under charity registration number 1131704 and is a Body Corporate under
the 'Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956..
Current Accounts
Deposit Account
Santander UK plc
Bridle Road, Bootle
Merseyside
G1R OAA
CCLA Investment Management Ltd
The CBF Church of England Funds
80 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DZ
Architsct
Unity Trust Bank
4 Brindley Place
Birmingham
B12JB
Purcell
St Mary's Hall
Rawstom Road
Colchester
C03 3JH
Lawyorn
Independent Examinor
Vmnckworth Sherwood
Arbor
255 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 9AX
Rickard Luckin Limited
Chartered Accountants
1st Floor
County House
100 New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2 ORG
BTMK Solicitors
19 Clifftown Road
Southend-on-sea
SS1 1AB

Administrative Information
St Mary's Church is situated in Prittlewell, Southend-on-sea. It is part of the Diocese of
Chelmsford within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Mary's Centre, Hill
Road, Southend-on-sea SS2 6JT
PCC members and Chari
Trustees
Those who served at any time from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved are:
Incumbent:
Rev Paul Mackay
Chair
Associate Priest:
Rev Jacky Lindoe
Churchwardens (2):
Mr Keith Turner
Mr John Tipping
Vice-chair
Representatives on the
Deanery Synod (3):
Mrs Teresa Church
Mr Peter Sloman
Mr John Tipping (PCC Treasurer)
Elected members (9):
Mr Richard Anderson (elected 21 April 2024)
Mr Philip Briant
Mrs Marianne Fowle (retired 21 April 2024)
Mrs Daunelle Green
Mr Robert Harvey
Mrs Lynne Hickie
Mrs Patricia Johnson
Dr Christiane Korsten
Mrs Esther Kuria (elected 21 April 2024)
Mr Gavin Montella (elected 21 April 2024)
Mrs Melanie van Looy (retired 21 April 2024)
Mi88 Wendy Perry (retired 21 April 2024)
In attendance at
meetings:
Miss Lois Blakey
(Children & Farnilies Worker and
Safeguarding Officer)
Mrs Sue Mackay
(PCC Secretary, Church Electoral Roll
Officer and Data Protection Officer)

Ob'ectives and Activities
st Mary's PCC has the responsibilty of ccwperating with the incumbent in promoting in the
ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and
ecumenical.
The Trustees paid due regard to guidance issued by the Chaiity Commission for England and
Wales in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
It is confirmed that, in carrying out the charity's activities, the Trustees have had regard to the
Charity's Commission guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Perforniance
The aims and objectives of St Mary the Virgin Church, Prittlewell, and members of the Christian
community there, include:
Regular public worship;
Provision of accessible public sacred space for prayer and reflection;
The promotion and teaching of Christianity:
Engagement with the local communty;
Provision of pastoral care and support;
Work with local schools, in particular St Ma￿S Church of England Primary School, and with uniforned
organisations;
Support of other charities at home and abroad.
These aims and objectives are fulfilled normally in the following ways (see below), however there was
some continued 'fallout' of the global pandemic during 2021122. Some weddings and baptisms were
postponed, from 2021122 until 2023. Then in October of 2022 the church building was closed for
public worship (which continued in the church hall) whilst some r&ordering of the chancel end of the
nave commenced. This involved (following the granting of Facufty) the removing of 6 pews and the
raised floor they were fixed to leading to excavation work and the inability to use the church. It was
hoped that the church would be useable by Advent 2022 but due to archaeological 'finds' and
revaluating the works to reinstste the 'new' floor instsllation, worship through Advent remained in St
Mary's Hall. We were able to retum to the church on Easter Day 2023. Since then our congregation
has returned to its previous levels of numbers.
The following is given as an outline of our 'normal' regular activities and incorporates some of the
changes throughout the year.
When able, the largely Nonnan church of St Mary the Virgin is open to the public for both the conduct
of acts of worship and to provide a still and beautiful place for reflection, prayer and exploration. When
possible, groups from local schools, historical societies, unrformed organisations and community
groups. as well as individuals, were able to visit the thurch by appointment.
Acts of Worship are normally conducted each SurKlay moming every week, and at various times on
other days of the week, as well as numerous occasional offi￿S (marriages. baptisms and funerals).
Support is given to those attending worshiplvisiting the church with physical or mental disabilities.
Large print service books. and disabled toilet facilrties are provided.

A well-established Saturday moming bell-ringing school is nomially held in the church tower, teaching
many people of mixed ages the skills of campanology, being drawn from a wide area.
The churchyard provides people with a green space in a busy built-up area which we ensure is well
maintained and cared for, we have 'experimented' with a 'wild meadow, area in order to promote a
'natural environrnent, for animals and plant life.
Pastoral care initiatives are overseen by both clergy and laity amongst the people of the community,
comprising friendship visits, bereavement support, marriage preparation and guidance, care for the
sick and dying. and administration of the sacraments to the housebound and ill.
Social events are organised and offered to members of the congregation and wider community.
Work with young people included visits of clergy and our Children and Families Worker to local
schools and the facilitating of school visits to the Church. Acts of worship were conducted for St
Mary's Primary School, and teaching which spanned religious, historical, social and moral issues was
delivered. A number of members of the congregation supported the Church of England Primary
School of St Mary's as Governors. Uniformed Groups (Rainbows, Brownies, Beavers, Cubs and
Scouts) were visited, and church hall Meeting Spa￿ was provided free of charge for these church-
sponsored groups. The Children and Families Worker runs our Junior Church which has grown in
popularity and has organised a number of youth themed events during the year in the church and
grounds and at the school.
We have recommenced some limited charitable giving and supporting fundraising events. We were
also able to provide financial support to many organisations and charities, including the Children's
Society, HARP (a local homelessness project). FairhavenslLittle Havens Hospices and the Church
Mission Society. In September for the third time, the church was open as part of the National Heritage
Open Days, which was well attended and supported by the local museum service. Tinned goods were
collected at Harvest Festival and gifts at a special December Servi￿, which were then donated to
HARP and the Queen Victoria Seamans Rest at Tilbury Docks.
The church's environmental policy continued to provide a framework against which to consider the
environmentsl impact of our activities. The church is an affiliated member of the Fair Trade Foundation
and uses fair trade products when offering refreshments and is a living wage employer.
In the parish both Lent and Advent courses and or materials, provided teaching and opportunities for
discussion on religious themes and we held a 24 Hours of Prayer event both in the church and
facilitated people to do this in their own homes. Bible Study notes are made available to those
members of the congregation who would wish to receive them.
Good links were maintained with the neighbouring Royal Naval Association (the incumbent is their
chaplain), and the Mayorfs office, with the Mayor (the incumbent was appointed mayors chaplain for
the year from May 2020), and the local MP, attending a number of events and services during the
year.
Our Memorial Garden for the interment of ashes continues to be used and is seen to be a valued part
of the churchyard.

Current Priorities and Future Develo
ments
Following the 2018 quinquennial report, a schedule of repairs and maintenance was drawn up. A
further report was received in 2023 and the schedule is being revised and updated accordingly. Some
of the needed works to the roof were undertaken. As already mentioned intemal alterations to the
church building have been completed, so that it may become a more flexible Spa￿ for worship and
other activities and meetings. During the year extensive works were carried out to the Guildhall and
driveway of our centre. We continue to welcome new users to the church ￿ntre. In the coming year
we look to furthering our involvement with local community organisations.
Financlal review
In 2024 the total income from all sources was £249,790 (£601,075 - 2023 which included a legacy of
£5,292. The Listed Places of Worship VAT scheme whereby VAT may be reclaimed on certain
qualifying expenditure is extremely valuable.
Income from commercial property rents continues to be valuable but one tenant has failed to
pay for the third year running. The TrUSt￿S have now regained possession. Capital work is
being carried on this propety to refurbish the first floor flat for letting and negotiations are
ongoing with a prospective tenant for the shop below;
Income from halls has increased slightty over the previous year. Significant capital work was
undertaken to refurbish the Guild Hall in 2024;
Gift aid continues to be a valuable source of income;
As always, the Trustees are grateful to our Church family who give freely and regularly during
the year through the giving schemes.
Revenue expenditure in 2024 amounted to £347,231 (£412.423 - 2024). There was capital
expenditure as follows:
This capital investment demonstrates the Trustees, commitment to the ongoing mission and rninistry
work of the charity.
The Parish Share payable to the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance was £45,161. The
Trustees paid this in full adding an additional amount of £4,839 to bring the totsl to £50,000
showing the parish's commitment to diocesan ministry and other costs;
Salary costs amounted to £48,038 (£47,565 - 2023) as our employees provide valuable
support to mission and ministry in their respective spheres;
Reserves
olic
Periodically the PCC reviews its unrestricted reserves. The balances held in designated Funds are
reviewed, aiming to make the best possible use of Charity money. Monies under PCC control are
used in compliance with the objects of the PCC, and with current guidance from the Charity
Commission for England and Wales on using Charitable Funds. Restricted reserves are only used in
compliance with the stated wishes of the donors.
It is the Trustees intend to hold reserves sufficient for 12 months expenditure. Currently the General
Fund is £35,679 in debit due to significant investment in mission and ministry and capital works.

However, the Trustees consider that the Charity is a going con￿rn as it has re￿iVed irrevocable
finan￿ guarantees from an associated charity.
Risk mana
ement
Potential adversities may be categorised according to their combined risklimpact potential. Those
with a high risk but low impact are set at one end of the scale, with low risklhigh impact at the opposite
end. Both parameters are important and both risk and impact should be minimised.
Financial risks are a reduction in income andlor an increase in costs. Both have the potential to have
a major impact on the capacity of St Mary's Church to continue all her present activities and functions.
Over 2024 unrestricted non-investment income has remained more or less stable. The Parish is
fortunate in having a number of income strands which are independent of congregational giving.
It is difficult to assess what the impact would be of a significant decrease in congregational giving
without quantifying the decrease. The risk of any decrease is probably correctly judged as medium
(given the current financial stste of the UK) and the impact it would have can only be judged as high.
The Trustees are well aware of the need to raise funds from elsewhere as well.
The Trustees are aware of the danger inherent in having organisational knowledge (of how to run the
component parts of the church) residing in a limited number of people. The Trustees are actively
seeking to redu￿ the risk (high to medium at present) by popularising the 'every member ministry,
concept, and by increasing transparency and openness.
Physical risks, to people, are judged low, but would have a high impact if they materialised. St Mary's
carries an appropriate level of insurance for both public, employees and volunteers. Other risks are
also recognised: the protection of children and vulnerable adults is taken seriously, and St Mary's
complies with the relevant Diocesan Policies. The PCC is working towards lower risklimpact potential,
not just financial, but across all areas.
structure Governance and Mana
ement
The method of appointment for Pan)chial Church Council members is set out in the Church
Representation Rules. The PCC looks after the general running of the Church and oversees the
finances.
St Mary's PCC consists of the Vicar. 1 Associate MinisterlPriest, 2 Churchwardens, 3 Deanery Synod
Representatives, and 9 elected Lay Members. The Deanery Synod Representatives, (in addition to
their general PCC responsibilities} attend meetings with clergy and PCC representatives from other
churches, to help to support and further the mission of the Anglican churches within the Southend
Deanery and the wider Diocese. All members must be nominated and elected at the Annual Parochial
Church Meeting (APCM) before they can serve on the PCC, ex￿ptthe Vicar, ex officio members and
any members subsequently co-opted.
Parochial Church Councillors are elected annually and the tenns of Offi￿ are staggered. They serve
for a period of three years and may then seek re-election for a further three-year period. After six
consecutive years they are required to stand down for at least one year before seeking re-election.
Ch urchwardens are elected annually. Deanery Synod Representstives are elected for three years at
a time. The PCC Secretary and the Treasurer are appointed from within the PCC or from the general
church membership.

All Parochial Church Councillors are required to be on the Church electoral roll and should be
communicant members of the Church of England. Members of the congregation are encouraged to
stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC operates through its committees and working groups which meet between full meetings of
the PCC. St Mary's has the following:
Standing Committ88 - This is the onty committee required by law. It has the power to transact the
business of the PCC between meetings, subject to any directions gNen by the PCC. It is responsible
for the properties in the Parish Property Portfolio.
Pastoral Care - Headed up by the Associate Minister, this group, when able, attends to visiting
housebound or sick parishioners in their homes or in hospital, including taking Communion.
Church Attendance
There are 116 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll (2023: 110), of whom 71 are not resident in
the Parish {2023: 65).
Safeguarding of Chlldron and Vulnarable Adults
Miss Lois Blakey acts as the parish's Safeguarding Officer. The PCC annually agrees to adopt the
Church of England's Safeguarding policy and other policies relevant to Safeguarding. And has
complied with the duty under section 5 the requirements imposed by the code under section 5A of the
Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.
The PCC takes very seriously its responsibilities under various safeguarding legislation. This year all
of the PCC members undertook the Church of England's Basic Awareness Safeguarding training
online.
Approved by tho Parochlal Church Council a8 Trustees on 19 March 2025 and slgned on their
behalf by The Rev'd Paul Mackay (PCC Chair).

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ending 31st December 2024
Unffj$trithd Funds
General
De8lgnated
Furth
Restrlthd
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Funds
2024
2tr23
Voluntary Income
A(thlties for generating fund$
Church actlvlttes
90.003
9SS
40,000
130.003
955
261.700
1,156
15,829
302,777
19,813
19,578
83.415
4.430
19,578
94,824
4,430
Income from Imi88trnents
11,409
Othor Income
TOTAL INCOME
249 790
Chur¢tt ACtIv￿1
249.803
97,080
347,231
409,123
3,300
Governance Cost8
348
412 423
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
BEFORE INVESTMEfrif C141NS
<51.4221
145.8711
(348)
(97,441}
168,852
NET GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURei
151.4221
145,6711
(348)
(97,4411
188,e52
TrANSFER8 BETWEEN
FUNDS
300
{3001
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
{51.122)
{45.9711
{3481
(97,4411
168,852
Tolal funds brought foThva
15.443
2,109,301
15,555
2,140299
1,951.847
Total funds ¢afrted foward
135,679)
2.063,330
15.207
2,042.858
2.140,299
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ending 31st December 2023
tlfrslgnatad
Fur#Js
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
2022
Voluntary Income
Adivllles for generating fund•
Church adivit
189.988
1.158
15.829
84.679
12,500
261.700
1.156
15,829
302.777
19.613
583,217
18,573
159.864
Income from Th1•8tments
218.098
16.346
(￿h•1 income
TOTAL INCOME
Church A¢ti¥ille•
Governaneé Costs
288,674
106.498
13,951
409,123
3,300
328,277
2,140
412423
NET INCOMEI(EXPENOITUREI
BEFORE INVESTME￿ GAINS
2,925
187,178
(1,451)
188,852
436,395
NET GAIN ON INVESTMEIW
NEF INCOMEI{EXPENOITURE)
2.925
187.178
{1.451
188.652
TRANSFERS 8￿EN FUNDS
NET MOvEmE￿r IN FUNOS
2.925
187.178
11.451)
188,652
436,395
Tt)tal lund$ brought foTh¥ard
12.518
1.￿.123
17,006
1.951.647
1.515,252
Total lunds earrfjed fomard
15,443
2.109.301
15.555
2.140.299
1,951,847
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
NOTE
2024
2023
FIXED AssErs
Tangible
Investments
840,771
1,221,642
707,019
1,070,300
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Debtors and Prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
11,344
50,284
6,666
382,056
61,628
388,722
LIABILITIES
Creditors - amounts falling due withln one year
81,183
25,742
NET CURRENT ASSETSI(LIABILITIES)
362 980
TOTAL ASSETS
LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
2 042 858
2 140 299
TOTAL NET ASSETS
2 042 858
2 140299
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted - General
Unrestricted - Propety
Unrestricted - Designated
Unrestricted - Equipment Reserve
Restrlcted
(35,679)
1,996,702
917
65,711
15,207
15,443
1,701,517
331,983
75,802
15,554
2 042 858
2 140299
Approved by the Parochlal Church Councll as Trustees on 19 March 2025 and slgned on their behalf
by John Tlpping F.C.C.A. (Honorary Treasurer)
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Basis of Pre
ration
Basis of Accountin
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting
by Charities: Ststement of Recommended Practi￿. (SORP) as amended for bulletin 1 & 2
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Second Edition), and the
Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally AC￿pted Practice as it applies
from 1 January 2019 and the 'Church Accounting Regulations 2006°.
"The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'tnJe and fairf view and have
departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent
required to provide a 'true and fair view,. This departure has involved following 'Accounting
and Reporting by Charities: 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) (Second Edition)'rather than the Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005
which has since been withdrawn."
The Trustees consider that notwithstanding a deficit balance on the General Fund and given
guarantees of finan￿ from the Ameris Trust (a related charity) there are no material
uncertainties about the PCC'S ability to continue and accordingly the accounts have been
prepared on a going concem basis.
2. Princi
al Accountin
Policies
Incomin
resources
Incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the PCC
has entitlement to the benefit of the resources, the inflow of economic benefit is probable
and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Gift aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor,
is included in the period to which the relevant donation is re￿iVed and is treated as an
addition to the same fund as the additional income.
Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis following the granting of probate when
the administratorlexecutor for the estate has communicated in writing both the amount and
settlement date.
Grants and specific donations are included in the SOFA when any preconditions
preventing their use by the PCC have been rnet.
The income from charitable activities is accounted for gross of associated costs.
Rental income from letting is accounted for when due.
Investment income is included when receivable.
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Income by fvnd type was as follows:
2024
Unrestricted
General
Deslgnated
2023
Unrestrided
General
Deslgnated
2024
Restrlcted
2023
Reslricted
2024
Total
2023
Totsl
198.381
51.409
294.899
293.676
12,500
249,790
601.075
Resources ex
ended
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation and
settlement is probable and quantifiable.
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the PCC'S objects.
These are recognized in the accounts when a commitment has been made externally and
there are no preconditions still to be met for entitlement to the grant that remain within the
control of the PCC.
Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts,
the cost of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice on govemance or constitutional
matters.
Fixed assets
Consecrated land and buildings and movable Church fumishings
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by Section 11 (2) of the
Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on movable Church furnishings that may be
considered inalienable or historic assets held by the churchwardens on special trust for the
PCC andlor which may not be disposed ofwithout grant of a faculty. The cost and complexty
of obtaining a value for such assets is regarded as disproportionate to the benefrt likely to
be derived by users of these accounts. All expenditure incurred during the year on
consecrated or benefice buildings and movable Church furnishings, whether maintenance
or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities and
separately disclosed.
The net book value of St. Mary's Hall and the Guild Hall are based on an independent
valuation carried out in October 1997. Recent capitsl expenditure on refurbishing and
enhancing the Guild Hall has increased the balance sheet valuation.
No depreciation is provided against land and buildings held for invesknent or charitable
trading purposes.
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Other fixtures frttin
s and office
ui
ment
Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £5,000 or less are written off when
the asset is acquired, as is expenditure relating to repair, replacement or renewal of existing
assets. Items capitalised are depreciated on a straight line basis over five years.
Investments
The properties in Broadway were a legacy received in 2017 and valued as at 31 December
2017. The balance sheet includes capital improvements made to 59161 Broadway during
the year.
Freehold properties held for investment or charitable trading purposes are included in the
balance sheet at the amount determined by independent valuation carried out in October
1997.
Debtors and Pre
ment8
Debtors are initially included at the settlement amount due and are subsequently
measured at the cash or other consideration due.
Creditors
Creditors a￿ included at the settlement amount due.
Su
ort costs
The SORP requires support costs such as administration, postage, telephone, depreciation
etc to be allocated to the relevant activity cost category they support. The Trustees do not
consider it cost beneficial to set up systems to allocate such costs and accordingly have
shown such support costs separately under charitable activities.
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3. Income and Endowments
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
FuTrds
Fur
2023
3a Voluntary income
Planned GNing
Service Collections
Donations
Gift Aid Tax recovered
Legacies
Grants
24,044
6.265
4.166
7.236
5,292
43.000
24,044
6,265
4,166
7,236
5,292
83,000
25,733
5.950
17,475
7,845
99,697
105.000
40,000
130 003
261700
3b Actlvttles for generating funds
Fairtrade Sales
Social Events
55
900
1,151
955
1.156
3c Church Actlvllles
Sunday coffee
Wedding fees
Funeral fees
Card and Book sales
Votlve CarKlle sales
St Mary's Hall income
Guild Hall income
Spiritual growth
1.918
2.746
1.388
818
1.918
2,746
1.388
818
345
7,414
4,795
154
1,505
1,710
296
61
8.350
3,450
457
7,414
4,795
154
19.578
19.578
15,829
3d Income from Investment
Sale proceeds 27 r￿kfield Avenue
Interest
Rent
215,582
2.520
84,675
1,596
81,819
11.409
13,005
81,819
83.415
3e Other Income
Listed pla￿S of worship grant scherne
4,430
4,430
19,613
4.430
4.430
TOTAL INCOME
198.381
51.409
249.790
601,075
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4. Resources Expended
Unrestricted
De&gnated
Funds
Rests¢cted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
4a Church Actlvities
Soclal Events
Missionary and Charitsble glvlng
DI0￿San parish share
Salaries and admin support to the Vicar
Payroll costs
Organist fees and expenses
Vicarage expenses
Sundry admintstratNe costs
Incumbent expenses
Assistsnt clergy expenses
Children and Family Worker expenses
Spiritual growth
Bad debts
Churchyard
Fire detection system Installatlon
Church Fire Monitoring & Maintenan
Church re-ordering project
Church- Insurance
Church - Telephone & Broadband
Organ I Piano- Tuning & Repairs
Church Music- General Costs
Church - Routine Repairs & Renewals
Church- Cleaning
Church - Other Operating Expenses
Church - refuse collection
Upkeep of servI￿s
Office & Computing
Printing & Stationery
Photocopier Costs
Church - Electricity
Church - Gas
Church - Water & Sewerage
Publications & Books
Bank fees
Loan interest
St Mary's Centre Caretaker
st Mary's Hall Fire Monitoring and Maintenance
St. Mary's Hall - Electricty
St. Mary's Hall Gas
St. Mary's Hall - Water & Sewerage
St. Mary's Hall- Insurance
46
400
50,000
48,038
915
248
50,000
47,565
33
3,222
457
316
4.282
400
50,000
13,449
34,589
4,476
389
321
3,917
246
4,476
389
321
3,917
4,493
4,493
403
420
54,782
2,772
1,485
2,381
14,333
403
420
16.436
38,346
4,137
4,137
4,126
84,593
6,624
838
1,191
837
11,625
2,240
19,638
4,995
13,463
4,315
1,534
923
5,539
1.050
77
118
356
1,855
7,018
980
1.232
871
13,849
3,053
13,173
3,827
5,858
4,864
1,540
905
5,838
3.029
38
118
298
7,018
980
1,232
871
14,197
3,053
13.173
3.827
5.858
4.864
1,540
905
5,838
3,029
38
118
298
348
48
1.212
1.990
2,060
409
1.215
48
1,212
1,990
2,060
409
1,215
1,422
2,050
252
1,160
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4. Resources Expended (contlnued)
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
2023
SL Mary's Hall - Cleaning
St. Mary's Hall - Routine Repairs etc
St Mary's Hall - Telecorr
St Mary's Hall - Redevelopment
St Mary's Hall - Security
Guild Hall - Gas
Guild Hall - Electricity
Guild Hall - Water & Sewerage
Guild Hall - Insuran
Guild Hall - Cleaning
Guild Hall - Routine Repairs etc
rickfield - Insurance
rickfield - Repairs & Maintenance
Tickfield - Propety management costs
Tickfiels - Sale expenses
Commercial Property expenses
Sunday coffee supplies
Other professional fees - other PCC property
Security Systems
Depreciation
Legal fees
2,677
13.934
2.677
13,934
588
2,629
27.397
651
12,500
2.659
1.303
1,001
328
1.215
1.147
2.376
2,659
1,303
1.001
328
1,215
1,147
2,376
1,649
77
1,160
1,220
8.352
745
2.806
176
9,113
18,865
1.853
27
27
39,222
1,490
124
40.706
1,490
124
4,966
18.168
8,681
7,264
8,675
4,597
18.168
8,681
348
347 231
409,123
4b Governance Costs
Independent ExaMInati￿ fees
3,300
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
249 803
97.080
412,423
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5. Tangible Fixed Assets
Halls
Equlpment
Totsl
Cost 1 January 2024
631,217
86,735 717,952
Addltlons
143,843
8,077 151,920
Cost 31 December 2024
775 060
94 812 869 872
Accumulated Depreclatlon 1 January 2024
(10,933) (10,933)
Depreciation tharge
(18,168) (18,168)
Accumulated Depreclatlon 31 December 2024
Net Book Value 31 December 2023
631217
75 802 707 019
Net Book Value 31 December 2024
775 060
65 711 840 771
The net book value of St. Mary's Hall, the Guild Hall are based on an independent valuation
Ca￿led out in October 1997. Recent capital expenditure on refurbishing and enhancing the
Guild Hall have increased the balance sheet valuation. The freehold of 69 Glenwood Avenue
was sold for £1,000, yielding an investsnent gain of £700.
The equipment relates to a new photocopier purchased in December 2021 and new audio and
visual equipment for the church building in 2022 and 2023 and during 2023 includes
replacement computer, staging for the church, soft play and sensory equipment for St Mary's
Centre. The addition of £8,077 in 2024 related to new chairs for St Mary's Centre. Depreciation
is charged on a straight line basis to as to write the cost off over a five year period. The amount
of depreciation charged in 2024 was £18,168.
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6. Investments
Value as at
01-Jan-24
Value as at
31-Dec-24
69 Glenwood Avenue
300
450,000
450,000
5941 Broadway
620,000
771,642
1.070,300
1,221,642
The properties in Broadway were a legacy receNed in 2017 and valued as at 31st December
2017. Re￿nt capitsl expenditure on refvrbishing and enhancing 59161 Broadway have
increased the balance sheet valuation
7. Stock
No Stock was held at year end. (2023 - £Nil)
8. DebtorJ and Prepayments
2.024
2,023
Trade Debtors
Other Debtors
Prepayments
9,590
1.754
485
5.181
1,000
9. Liabilities
2024
2023
Accruals & Creditor8 due wilhin one year
81,183 25,742
The £81,183 indudes an interest free loan from the Ameris Trust, an associated charity.
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10. Trustse expenses
Expenses of£2,385 {2023- £2,336) were reimbursed by the charity to two Trustees (2023
two Trustees) covering Offi￿ operating costs, travelling and similar costs.
11. Trustse remuneration
No remuneration was charged in the accounts in respect of sewvices supplied to the charity
during the year by any Trustee (2023- £3,222)
12. Relatsd Party transactlons
Mrs Sue Mackay was paid £5,239 (2023 - £7,248) for her services as PCC secretary and
for giving other secretsrial support to the Incumbent;
Mrs Christina Turner was paid £8,294 (2023 - £7,538) for administration services in the
parish office;
The PCC is managing trustee of the "Prittlewell Church of England school Charity"
{PCESC) commonly known as the 'Ameris Trusf. The Trust:
- provided an interest free loan to the Charity during the previous year in the sum of
£9,000;
- made a grant of £40,000 towards the cost of employing the Children and Farnilies
Worker;
- made a grant of £43,000 towards the charity's general running costs
Mr John Tipping is a Trustee of the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance (registered
charity number 249505, company number 00137029). The Trustees made a payment
during the year of £50.000 in respect of Parish Share (2023 - £50,000) to the Board.
During the year the Trustees donated £5,955 (2023 £6,387) to the charity for the
purposes of supporting the charty's activities.
13. Staff Costs
The average number of employees during the year was with a full time equivalent
figure of 1.4 (2022 - 1.4). No employees received employee benefits of more than
£60,000.
2024
2023
Salaries
Pension costs
41,397
1,486
38,912
1,405
42,883
40,317
The Charity is a participator in the Church of England Pensions Board scheme.
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14. Summary ofAssets by Fund
Unrestri¢￿ D¥nated Rewicted TOTAL
funds
funds
funds
2023
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments
Current Assets
Amounts falling due within one year
840,771
1,221,642
917
840,771
707,019
1,221,642 1.070.300
50,284
388,722
(69,839) (25,742)
34.160
(69,839)
15,207
35.679
2,063.330
15.207 2.042 858 2 140 299
15. Fund Accountlng
• Unrestricted fvnds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use in accordance
with the charitable objects. The General fund can be used for ordinary purposes of the PCC.
Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Designated funds
have been created for the following purposes:
Children & Famil Wo
This fund relates to the salary and expenses of the Children and Families worker.
ment Rese
This fund relates to equipment which has been capitalised and will be written off over a number
of years.
Pm
This represents the various properties shown in the balance sheet under tangible fixed assets
and investment properties of which the PCC is managing trustee and the Chelmsford Diocesan
Board of Finance is custodian trustee.
Tickfield Fund
The Tickfield fund represents the net sale proceeds of 27 Tickfield Avenue and has been used
to fund special mission and ministy projects including the refurbishment of the Guild Hall.
Restrictsd funds comprise of funds raised for and their use restricted to a specific purpose or
donations subject to imposed donor conditions. The funds may only be expended on the
specific object for which they were given. Any balan￿ remaining unspent at the end of each
year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest
separately for each fund. Where there is no separate invesbnent. interest is apportioned to
individual fvnds on an average balance basis.
Main Roof Re
8irs and Heal Roof Re
irs
These funds are held to cover the costs of any maintenance and repairs to the church roots.
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16.Movement of funds
2024
Fund name
Balances
brought
forward
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfers
Balances
Carried
Forward
11112024
3111212024
Unrestricted Funds
General
15,443
198,381
{249,803)
300
(35.679)
Designated - Children & Family Wo
40,000
139,083)
917
Designated - Equipment Reserve
75,802
(18,168)
8,077
65.711
Designated - Propethes
1.701,517
295.185
1,996,702
Designated - Tickfield
331,982
11,409
(39,829)
{303,562)
Total Unrestricted Funds
2.124,744
249,700
{346,883)
2,027,651
Restricted Funds
Main Roof Repaits
1,890
(348)
1,542
Heal Roof repairs
13,665
13.665
Totsl Restricted Funds
15,555
1348)
15.207
Total Funds
2,140,299
249,790
(347,231)
2.042,858
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2023
Fund name
Balances
brought
forward
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfers
Balances
Carried
Forward
11112023
3111212023
Unrestricted Funds
General
12.518
294,899
{291,9741
15.443
Designated - Una Heal Fund
281.975
76.999
188,7101
1270,264)
Designated - Equipment Reserve
20.327
18,6751
64,150
75.802
Designated - Pn)perties
1,619.821
81,696
1,701.517
Designated - Tickfield
216,677
{9,113}
124,418
331.982
Total Unrestricted Funds
1.934.641
588.575
(398,472)
2,124,744
Restricted Funds
Main Roof Repairs
3.341
(1,451)
1,890
Heal Roof repairs
13,665
13,665
Hall Redevelopment Fund
12,500
112,5001
Total Restricted Funds
17,006
12,500
113,9511
15.555
Total Funds
1.951.647
601,075
{412,4231
2,140,299
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17. Governance costs
No fees charge has been made in the accounts for the independent examination (£3,300 -
2023). The work has been carried out on an honorary basis by a retired Chartered Certrfied
Accountsnt.
18.PCESC called the PRIThLEWELL AMERIS TRUST since July 2014
This is the Prittlewell Church of England School Charity. The Managing Trustee of 'Ameris' is
the Parochial Church Council of St Mary the Virgin, Prittlewell. PCESC maintains its own
current and deposit accounts and may give Grants to the PCC at the discretion of the Trustees.
in accordance with the aims and objectives of the 'Ameris Trust,.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of
St Mary the Vlrgin Prlttlewell
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council of
St Mary the Virgin Prittlewell (Ihe charity,) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the
Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.
This report is made solely to the charty's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those
matters l am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's
trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of
the Act and in carrying out my examinatk)n I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit
and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the
financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an
independent examination can provide. Consequently l eXp￿sS no opinion as to whether the financial
statements present a 'true and fairf view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the
independent examinerfs statement.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
> accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
> the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
> the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements con￿mIng the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and 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 financial
statements to be reached.
Richard Feather F.C.C.A.
140 Rawreth Lane
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 gRR
20 March 2025
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