DIOCESE OF
CHICHESTER
The Parish of Brighton
St Nicholas of Myra
Registered Charity No. 1131831
ANNUAL REPORT
AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
For the year ended 31 December 2022
CONTENTS
Page
Annual report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the accounts
10-17
Report of the Independent Examiner
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St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN13LJ
Incumbent." The Reverend Dr Dominic Keech, St Nicholas, Vicarage, 2 Windlesham Road,
Brighton BN13AG
Independent Examiner. Mrs Tania Little, 1 Primrose Close, Littlehampton BN17 6US
Bankers: The Co-operative Bank, PO Box 250, Delf House, Southway, Skelmesdale
WN86

Parochial Church Council of St Nicholas
Annual Report for 2022
Aim and Purposes
The Parish Church of St Nicholas of Myra, Brighton, exists to extend the mission of
Christ's Church within its parish and city, by=
Communicating the good news of Jesus Christ in words of witness and acts of
service
Ministering the Word and Sacraments for the whole people of God
Teaching the Christian faith to all who wish to follow the Way of Christ
Ministering to those in need of healing, counsel and reconciliation. preparing
couples for marriage, and caring for the dead and the bereaved
Deepening the discipleship, prayer and fellowship of the congregation of St
Nicholas, church
Working with others to seNe the vulnerable, and establish a just society
Opening the church as a place of peace and prayer for all
Offering the church as a space for the city's cultural, social and civic life
(PCC Mission Action Plan 2022)
St Nicholas, Parochial Church Council {PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating
with the incumbent, the Reverend Dr Dominic Keech, in promoting the ecclesiastical
parish for the whole mission of the Church pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical - more effectively., and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public
Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral and spiritual care, and moral and
intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to
benefit from what the Church offers., and
Promoting Christian faith and service by members of the Church in and to their
communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and PCC have considered
the Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular, the specific guidance
on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable ordinary people to live
out their faith as part of our parish community through..
Worship, prayer, learning about the Gospel, and developing their knowledge
and trust in Jesus Christ;
Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
Mission and outreach to the wider community.

Achievements and Performance
Worship and prayer
After the disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic, 2022 saw the parish church
return to a more stable rhythm of prayer and worship. The Eucharist was said or sung
on all Sundays and feast days, in accordance with Canon,. the daily Eucharist proved
to be more than 'sustainable Morning and Evening Prayer have been offered, and the
occasional offices (though few) have also been celebrated. The re-establishment of a
rich pattern of liturgical prayer has seen a gradual increase in those attending divine
service through the course of the year, including both post-pandemic returnees, and
new worshippers.
Accompanying the in-person Parish Eucharist congregation, a faithful group of Zoom
worshippers continued to join in prayer from home throughout the year. At the end of
2022, attendance at the 10.30am Parish Eucharist fluctuated between 60 and 80
people, including up to ten children. The 8.00am Sunday celebration has proved
particularly stable and robust, and at the end of 2022 was regularly attended by 12-20
people.
Holy Week and Easter were celebrated wtth the customary rites. Easter attendance at
both the Vigil and the daytime Eucharist was 198, of whom 155 received Holy
Communion. Christmas saw eX￿ptIOnal numbers of worshippers return to church:
attendance at Christmas, including the Crib and Carol Service, and the Night-time and
Daytme Eucharist, totalled 668. at the two celebrations of the Eucharist 128 people
received Holy Communion.
3 children received Holy Baptism at St Nicholas,, and 9 children from the St Paul's
School were prepared for, and admitted, to their First Holy Communion. Two adults
were confirmed by the Bishop of Lewes at St Andrew's church, Hove. One couple was
joined in Holy Matrimony.
St Nicholas, continued its tradition of hosting civic acts of worship, including a Carol
Service on the first Sunday of Advent sung by Brighton Chamber choir, in the
presence of the city's Mayor and civic guests. A civic Service of Thanksgiving for the
Platinum Jubilee of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth11 was celebrated in June, in
the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex. The preacher was the
Archdeacon of Brighton and Lewes, Ven Martin Lloyd Williams. The Patronal Festival
was celebrated on the second Sunday of Advent, with a homily given by Revd Canon
Rebecca Swyer, Diocesan Director of Apostolic Life.
Opportunities for prayer, worship and fellowship outside of the liturgy were re-
established, including the offering of four Lent courses (one on Zoom) and two Advent
courses (one on Zoom). A regular Zoom fellowship group met each week throughout
the year, attracting up to a dozen participants depending on the course of study or
topic of discussion.
There were 134 persons on the church electoral roll, of whom 27 live within the
boundary of our small parish. For the annual return, average Sunday altendance was
calculated as 77, including 3 children- the worshipping community, broadly
considered, included 139 people.

In preparation for the winter energy price rises of 2022, the PCC committed to opening
the church frequently during the week, to facilitate both private prayer and reflection,
and to provide a 'warm space, in which hospitality could be offered and received. At
the end of 2022, the church was open for this purpose for 14 hours per week, in
addition to its existing open times for the Eucharist and weekly recital.
Deanery Synod
Four members of the PCC sit on the Deanery Synod, one of whom is the Synod Lay
Chair., this provides the PCC with an important link between the parish and the wider
structures of the church. As invited by the diocese, the PCC shared its springtime
Mission Action Plan revision with the officers of the Deanery Synod, in order to
facilitate the drafting of the Deanery MAP. Discussion about St Nicholas, contribution
to the Deanery MAP implementation continued at Ihe end of 2022.
The Church and grounds
Maintenance of the fabric of our Grade 2. building continued throughout 2022. The
boiler in the community room was repaired,. the nave floor has continued to be
regularly maintained to alleviate wear and tear,. external paintwork was renewed
following vandalism, and diagnostic work preliminary to the reconditioning of the tower
fleche was undertaken. Following a break-in in the autumn, a panel of one of the Lady
Chapel windows was removed for repair.
The closed churchyard surrounding the church is maintained by Brighton and Hove
City Council, and the PCC works closely in partnership with the City Council and
members of the local community to contribute Constructively to discussions about
parks and open spaces in Brighton and Hove more generally.
In late 2022, the PCC Green Spaces Coordinator made a successful bid to the
Forestry Commission Urban Tree Challenge Fund for the planting of 24 trees in the
Churchyards. This is due to be implemented in spring 2023, with the PCC acting as the
partner of Brighton and Hove City Council for the delivery of the project.
During 2022 members of the Gardening Group continued their work in the
Churchyard, the Rest Garden and the children's playground, contributing to their
safety and beauty, as important spaces for rest and recreation in the local Community.
Evangelisation and community engagement
The relationship with the parish school 'St Paul's C E School, has continued to be
lose. The parish priest is ex-officio a Foundation Governor, and was also Co-chair
from September 2021. Other members of St Nicholas, have sat on the governing
body.. Angle Fantis (Foundation Governor from January 2019, also Co-chair from
September 2021), Samuel Damalie (Foundation Governor from January 2021) and
Revd Jessica Reid (Foundation Governor until February 2022).
The parish priest continued to offer regular acts of collective worship in school, sharing
this responsibility with the clergy of the parish of St Paul.
In 2022, the PCC maintained its commitment to charitable giving. Charities proposed
and accepted by the congregation and PCC were.. Clocktower Sanctuary, Chichester

Diocesan Association for Family Support Work, Emmaus, and United Society Partners
in the Gospel (USPG). Each charity is prayed for at the Parish Eucharist over the
course of the year.
A Gender, Sexuality and Faith group, which formerly met at st Nicholas, on the last
Tuesday of each month, continued to meet on a more occasional basis through the
year.
During July and August, the pop-up Café trialled in 2021 returned to the parish church,
offering affordable lunches and teas for members of the local community in the church
building and outside in the churchyard.
Throughout the year, the weekly Wednesday recitals have continued to flourish,
attracting talented performers from across the country, and from as far afield as Milan.
Audience numbers have remained strong throughout 2022, in spite of the re-
establishment of concert series in other locations of the city after the pandemic. The
recitals remain a core element of St Nicholas, community outreach, providing high-
quality music, homemade refreshments and hospitality, for a voluntary donation.
The multi-purpose use of the church by groups and individuals fully returned to pre-
pandemic levels through the course of 2022. In addition to regular weekday hires, the
church hosted a wide range of seasonal and occasional hires, giving space for variety
of community and cultural events. The income generated by the use of the building by
hirers is an essential element in the sustainability of the parish church in the medium
to long term and is a valued part of our offering to the city and neighbourhood.
During the Fringe Festival a highly successful series of historical tours of the church
was offered by a member of St Nicholas, congregation, attracting both old and new
visitors keen to learn about the long history of the church and its many personalities.
As part of the Open Church project detailed above, a weekly Needlework group run by
a member of the congregation and open to all was established in winter 2022,
attracting sewing enthusiasts from across the city.
In 2022, the city council continued to develop plans to make the green spaces around
the church more accessible and safe, not least through the potential provision of
external lighting of the building, using Section 106 monies. The PCC remained
engaged as a key partner in these conversations.
Pastoral care
The work of the Pastoral Visiting team has remained a vital, though often unseen,
element of St Nicholas, common life and flourishing throughout the year. The group of
visitors, led by the Authorised Lay Minister, visits and keeps in touch with the sick,
housebound and isolated,. those who are Lay Ministers of Communion 8lso take the
Eucharist to those who wish to receive it at home. Through the course of 2022 this
team has grown in both number and commitment, as pandemic restrictions have given
way to more normal social and pastoral interaction.

Financial review
The total receipts on unrestricted, designated and restricted funds were £111,233,
£522 and £18,922 respectively. A detailed breakdown of these receipts is included in
the financial statements.
Unrestricted income from donations decreased by £6,561 to £83,152 (representing
74.8 % of the total unrestricted income). Unrestricted income from trading activities
increased by £12,365 (90.6 % ) to £26,009.
We are very grateful for the grant we received from The Robertson Hall trust (£4,333)
for our administrator.
The largest expenditure of the PCC was the sum of £61,000 paid as parish share
towards our diocesan parish ministry costs. These costs include clergy stipend and
pension, housing, training, ministry support, parish support and national church. For
2023 the diocesan parish ministry costs increase by 2.4°/o to £78,795. The PCC has
decided to offer £65,000 (an increase of 6.60/0) towards those costs.
Charitable donations of £4,160 (representing 5 % of unrestricted donor income) were
made directly by the PCC. In addition to that sum £798 was given indirectly through
collections at services and sundry donations.
The net result for the year was a breakeven on unrestricted funds and an excess of
receipts over payments of £1,426 and £10,872 on designated and restricted funds.
Résèrves policy
The PCC'S policy is that the unrestricted General Fund should be maintained at a
minimum level of one month's expenditure and up to a maximum of three months
(excluding exceptional items). The PCC considers this sufficient to finance working
capital and committed staff costs and provide for emergencies. As at the 31 st
December 2022 the General fund value was £19,901 representing 1.8 months of
budgeted expenditure in 2023.
Ministry Team, employees and volunteers
The Revd Dr Dominic Keech remains Vicar of the parish. Our Assistant Clergy, Fr
Anthony Ball, Fr Chris McDermott and Fr Robin Protheroe, have continued to support
the life of the parish throughout the year,. their ministry is warmly appreciated and
valued by the whole congregation. In January we bade a very fond farewell to Revd
Jessica Reid, on the completion of her curacy, and wished her well for the beginning
of her first Incumbency at Fishbourne and Apuldram.
Our churchwardens Heather Wyborn {reelected May 20221 and Nigel Nash (reelected
May 20221 have worked tirelessly on our behalf to maintain the good order of the
church building, support our pastoral and common life, and provide wise leadership on
behalf of the laity and in close partnership with the Incumbent. They h8ve been ably
assisted by Mike Jackson in his capacity as Treasurer, who has helped us to prepare
and understand the church's accounts and its finances,. and all the members of the
PCC, who have made a valuable contribution to our mission and ministry through their

careful discemment, deliberation and assistance in delivering our missional priorities
through the year.
Two employees of the PCC have continued to provide professional support to the
work of St Nicholas,: Joanne Morrell, the Parish Administrator,. and Andrew Dickson,
the Organist and Director of Music. They have continued their widely appreciated work
with diligence, professionalism, and commitment to the flourishing of St Nicholas,
throughout 2022.
Our diverse team of volunteers have persisted in their commitment to St Nicholas,
throughout 2022, responding generously to the changing needs of the church as the
year has progressed. We wish to record our sincere thanks to all who have
contributed to our common life and ministry throughout the course of 2022. The
willingness of many people to give time and skills to the parish church has enabled our
community to respond creatively and hopefully to this time of pandemic.
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation
Rules and consists of certain ex-officio members (the incumbent, churchwardens),
members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods and 9 members of the church
who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). Members are
warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of
gender, skills and experience where possible.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general
concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC
are to be spent.
The full PCC met seven times during the year, with an average attendance of 800/0.
The work of the PCC is assisted by its Standing Committee. During the year Council
has principally been occupied in returning the parish church to vigour, following the
end of the Covid 19 pandemic. It has also considered issues relating to safeguarding,
health and safety, finance, maintaining the fabric of the building, partnership with the
city council to develop the green spaces.
Safeguarding
The PCC has a Safeguarding Officer, Nigel Nash, who advises the PCC on matters of
compliance and good practice in all areas relating to the safeguarding of children and
vulnerable adults. He assists the PCC in ensuring that officers of the church and
volunteers are appropriately monitored through Disclosure and Barring Service
checks, and that they complete relevant safeguarding training. The PCC has received
and approved the safeguarding policies and procedures recommended by the diocese
during 2022 and keeps this important area under continuous review,

Administrative information
St Nicholas, Church is situated in the centre of Brighton. It is part of the Diocese of
Chichester within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Nicholas,
Church, Church Street, Brighton, BN13LJ. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC
Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006) and a charity registered
with the Charity Commission (registered charity number 1131831).
PCC members who have served from 1st January 2022 until the date of this report was
approved are:
Ex Officlo members:
Incumbent..
Assistant Curate..
Revd Dr Dominic Keech
Revd Jessica Reid
(Chairl
until January 2022
Churchwardens".
Nigel Nash
Heather Wyborn
Deanery Synod..
Nigel Nash
Louise Roddon
Veronica Thomason
Diocesan Synod..
Martin Auton Lloyd
Elected members:
Josephine Baker
Sharon Baxter
John Hodges
Andrew Kemp
Clemmie Leyland
Vivienne McKay
Amy Morrell
Georgina Obeng
Carole Potter
Miranda Sinyard
Aiko Somers-Harris
Felicity Stimpson
Matthew Suter
until May 2022
until May 2022
from May 2022
from May 2022
until May 2022
until May 2022
from May 2022
from May 2022
Co*OPted members:
Michael Fisher
Michael Jackson
until May 2022
(Treasurer)
Approved by the PCC on 23 March 2023 and signed on their behalf
Reverend Dr Dominic Ke8ch

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
TOTAL
Unrestr¢cted Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading aclivi118S
Investments
Other income
28
83,152
26,009
1,834
238
522
18,922
102,596
26,009
1,834
238
130,677
106,267
13,644
160
2b
2c
2d
495
120,567
Total income and endowments
111,233
522
18.922
Expenditure on..
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
Total expendlturè
3a
3b
3¢
3,670
103,355
208
107,233
52
3,722
114,449
208
118,379
1,953
111,482
81
113,516
3,096
7,998
3,096
8,050
Not incomel{net expenditure)
4,000
12,5741
10,872
12,298
7,051
Tran8fer8 belween funds
14,000)
4,000
Gainslllossesl on rovaluation of:
Investment assets
6a
{8801
18801
201
Net movement In funds
1,426
10,872
18801
11,418
7,252
Total funds brought forward
19,901
116.219
13.875
6,997
156,992
149,740
Total funds Carried forward
19,901
117,645
24,747
6,117
168,410
156.992

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF KqYRA, BRIGHTON
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Notes
2022
2021
Fixed assets
Investments
Tangible fixed assets
6a
6b
6,117
2.322
6,997
3,283
Total flxed assets
8,439
10,280
Current a$$ots
Debtors
Short term deposits with Central Board of Finance
Bank and cash in hand
4,517
152,103
12,233
168,853
4.898
122,103
28.328
155,329
Current Llabllltles
Creditors - amounts falling due in one year
8,882
8,617
Net current a8set8
159,971
146,712
TOTAL NET ASSETS
168.410
156,992
Fund$
Endowm¢ntfunds
10
6,117
6,997
R¢strlctgd funds
10
24,747
13.875
Designated Funds
10
117,645
116.219
Unrestricted funds
10
19,901
19,901
TOTAL FUNDS
168,410
156,992
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 23 March 2023 and signed on ils behalf
Reverend
Chairman
ominic Keech
The accompanying notes form a part of these financial statements.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1. Accounting polleieg
a Accountlng conventlon
The fi'nancial statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with
appli¢able accounting standards and the currenl120151 Statement Of Recommended Practice, Accounting and
Reporting by Charities SORP IFRS 1021.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention 88 modified by the inclusion of
investments at market value. The financial statements include all Iransaclions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC
is responsible in law. They do not include the aceounls of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor
those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b Funds a¢covntlng
Funds held by the PCC are..
Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Design81ed funds monies sel aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restricted funds - al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects
provided in the terms of the trust or bequest,. bl 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
remaining unspenl al the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.
Endowment funds - funds, the ¢apilal of which musl be maintained., only income arising from the investment of the
endowment may be used. either as restricted or unreslricled funds, depending on the purpose sel out in the terms of
the original endowment.
Incom8 and endowment8
All income and endowments are accounted for without deduction for any costs of receivabilily, are re¢ognised when
there is evidence of enlillemenl, receipt is probable. and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donatlons and legacles
Collections are recognised when received.
Planned giving receivable is recognised when due.
Income tax recoverable is recognised when the income lo which it is allached is recognised.
Gr8ntS 8nd legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled lo the amount due.
other tradlng actlvltles
Income from trading is recognised when received.
Income from Investments
Dividends are accounted lor when due and payable. Interest entillemenls are accounted for as they 8ccrue.
All other Ineome
All other income is recognised when il is receivable.
Gains and losses on Investments
Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold
Unrealised gains and losses are accounted foi on revaluation on 31 December.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA. BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {continuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
d Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an aGcruals basis and accounted for gross.
Charltable actlvltles
The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for on an annual basis, reflecting the commitment made by the PCC to
Brighton Deanery. Any parish contribullon unpaid al 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational
Ilhough not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.
Fixed Assots
Tangible fixed assets
Consecfated and beneficed property of any kind 18 excluded from the accounts by s.1012} of the Charities Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishing held by the Vi¢ar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a
faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's
inventory which can be inspected bul are not included in the financial stalemenls. For other property acquired prior to
2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets ar8 not valued in the financial
slatements,
All expenditure on consecrated or beneliced buildings and individual items costing under £1000 are wrillen off in the
year they were incurred.
Depreciation
Depre¢ialion is ealculated lo write down the cost of tangible fixed assets over their expected lives. The rale applicable
is 250/0 Islraighl line}.
Investments
Investments are slated al market value at the balance sheet dale.
f Current Assets
Amounts owing lo the PCC at 31 December in rBspect of fees, ¥enls or other income are shown as debtors less
provision for amounts that may prove uncolleclable.
Short-lerm deposits are held with the CBF Church of England Funds.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA. BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnuèdl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2 Analysls of Income and endowments
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
a Incorne from donations and legacies
Planned giving standing orders
Planned giving - weekly envelopes
Cash collections al all serviees
One off donations and appeals
Income lax recovered under Gift Aid
Legacies
Other grants
51,274
3.602
3,312
10,232
14,732
51,274
3,602
3,312
22.843
17.232
56,666
3,527
2,962
19.353
17.470
1.000
5.289
106,267
522
12,089
2,500
4,333
18,922
4,333
102 596
83,152
522
b Incomg from other tradlng activltles
Coffee and tea
Social events
Fund raising
Music recitals
Fees from weddings, funerals elc
Sale cardslbooks & activities
Church hire
738
472
1.192
6,749
1,601
177
15,080
26,009
738
472
1,192
6,749
1.601
177
15.080
101
130
419
4,429
1,173
42
7,350
13,644
c Investment Income
Dividends and interest
1,834
1,834
1,834
1,834
160
160
d Other income
Other income
238
238
238
238
496
496
Total income
111,233
522
18,922
130,677
120,567
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF PIiYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinugd)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
3 Analysis of expenditure
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Reslricled Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
a Expenditure on raising funds
Social functions
Events
Music recitals
Direct costs re church hires
Online giving Charges
Stewardship costs
778
199
2.027
470
125
71
3,670
52
830
199
2.027
470
125
71
3,722
119
233
957
304
183
157
1,953
52
b Expenditure on charitable activities
Missionary and charitsble giving
Diocesan parish share
Salaries and wages..
Organist
Parish Adminislralor
Ministry costs..
Clergy costs- vicar
Clergy costs - ctjrale
Mission and evangelism costs..
Junior church
Church insurance
Church running expenses
Repairs and maintenance
Lilurgic81 supplies
Flowers
Musiclchoir
Printing and photocopying
Postage and telephone
stationery
Sundry
Advertising
Electricity
Gas
Devotional cards and books
Major fabric works
4,160
61,000
4,160
61,000
4,420
57,000
4,846
5,032
4,846
9.365
5,230
7,776
4,333
4,784
13191
1,124
5,908
{319)
4,147
1.644
122
178
300
4,471
3,451
7,812
1,960
1,774
388
1,691
652
775
60
244
1,470
3,327
365
749
114,449
252
4,351
2,289
5,370
1,876
1,630
185
1,394
858
491
108
100
1,254
3,487
4,471
3,451
6,632
1,820
1,180
140
1,774
388
730
652
775
60
244
1,470
3.327
220
961
145
749
3,096
7,620
111,482
103,355
7,998
Other expendlture
Coffee and tea
208
208
208
208
81
81
Total expenditure
107,233
3.096
8,050
118 379
113,516
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA. BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2022
TOTAL
Unreslricled DesEgnated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
4 Staff Costs
a Remuneration - wages and salaries
9,878
4,333
14.211
13,006
During the year the PCC employed an organist and an administrator on a part time basis. Occasional organists were
engaged on a self-employed basis.
b Payments to PCC members
There were no disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members. nor persons ¢loseW connected with them.
S AnaFysis of transfers between funds
Reason for transfer
Transfer
art of 2022 sur
Transfer
arl of 2022 sur
Amount
£2,000
Be￿een unrestricted and desi
Be￿￿een unreslricled and olesi
nated
naled
lus to
ari5h share fund
lus to fabric fund
TOTAL
Unreslricled Designated Re$tricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
6 Fixod Assots
Investments
Market value 1 January
Nel gainslllosses) on revaluation
Market value 31 December
6,997
880
6,117
6,997
880
6.117
6,796
201
6,997
b Tangible flxed assets
Grand
Piano
Photo-
Copier
Grand
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
Additions
At 31 December 2022
4,500
4,802
9,302
4,500
4,802
9,302
DepreclatSon
Al 1 January 2022
Charge for yegr
Al 31 December 2022
4,499
1,520
961
2,48fj
6,019
961
6,980
4,499
Not book amounts
At 31 December 2022
2,321
At 31 December 2021
3,282
3,283
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (¢ontinued}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEfvIBER 2022
TOTAL
Unreslricled Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
7 Analysls of net a88ets by fund
Investment fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
6,117
6,117
2,322
168.853
6,997
3,283
155,329
8,617
156,992
2,321
115,324
28,782
8,882
19,901
24,747
117,645
24.747
6,117
168,410
8 Debtors
Income tax recoverable
Accrued income
Sundry debtors
4,316
107
94
4,517
4,316
107
94
4,517
4,804
94
4.898
9 Creditors: amounts falling duo within one year
Church hire deposits
400
Ch8rit8ble giving
4.173
897
1.743
1,172
497
8.882
400
4,173
897
1,743
1,172
497
8,882
600
4,438
594
643
1,636
706
8,617
Deferred income
Accruals
Sundry eredilors
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATENIENTS lcontinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
10 Statement of funds
Bal bl
1 Jan 2021
Income
Expenditure Other gains Transfers
and Ilossesl
Bal clhvd
31 Dec 2022
Unie8trlcted Fund$
General fund
19,901
19,901
111,233
111.233
107,233
107,233
4,000
4.000
19,901
19,901
Deslgnated Funds
Alta¥
Children's ministry
Diocesan parish share
Fabii
Hardship
Major project
Outreach
Photocopier
Servers, robes
Vicarage re-decoration
6,919
537
3,000
4,026
598
95,216
748
122
6,171
415
5,000
6.026
598
95.216
522
2,321
2,000
2,000
522
3,282
141
2.500
116,219
961
141
1.124
3,096
1,376
117,645
522
4,000
Restricted Funds
Adminislralion
Altar
Boiler
Choral Foundation
Curate support
Fabric
Flower
Homeless outreach
Liturgical
Maintenance of the grand piano
Organ
Outreach
Sl Paul's CE School
Vicar's discretionary
Youth work
4,333
12,500
100
4,333
12,500
3,580
1,507
715
531
1,095
1,380
202
608
360
1,185
464
70
550
24.747
4,260
1,895
715
531
1.312
1,380
780
388
1,557
1.774
202
1,008
360
1,170
694
400
160
145
230
70
550
13.875
18,922
8,050
Endowment Funds
Hanbury Trust
Wagner Fund
3,438
3,559
6,997
14621
418
880
2,976
3,141
Total funds
156,992
130,677
118,379
880
168.410
Unrestricted fund - Assets held by the PCC foi carrying out il's general aclivilies.
Desi
nated funds- Funds the PCC has set aside for specific purposes falling within il's normal aclivilies.
Restricted funds - See breakdown on next page.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {¢ontinued}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
10 Statement ol fund8 Icontlnedl
Administration - Grant received from The Reverend Frederick W. Roberslon trust lo pay towards the parish
administrator's salary.
Altar- Donation received in 2022 towards cost of new nave altar.
0ilgr- Donations received during 2021 for a replacement gas boiler and ongoing major repairs lo both boilers.
Choral Foundation Monies received in November 2018 from the Sl Nicholas Choral Foundation. At the end of
5 years any unspent monies in this fund become unrestricted. The fund can be used..
To advance the education of the public in the arts and particular the art of music with a special regard to choral
music.
'To further the education of young people aged 7-18 by providing grants and scholarships relating to musi¢al
education.
To pay for general Sl Nicholas, Brighton Choir expenditure.
Curate su
ort- Monies transferred from Affirming Catholicism in 2018 on the provison that they are used to
support the curate current or future.
Fabric - Donations, grants and fundraising events for substantial repair of the chuich building and 8ss0cialed
fabric.
Flower- Donations received for pur¢hase of flowers.
Homeless outreach Donations received lo pay towards running costs of the night sheiter, Saturday welcome
café or other project.
Litur
ical - Donation received in 2022 towards 2023 costs
Malntenance of the
rand lano - The amounts raised in this fund were originally for the purchase of a new
grand piano. However. under a Charity Commission Scheme dated 21 October 2019 the monies can now be
spent on the maintenance of a grand piano.
an - Donations and fundraising events for purchase and maintenance of new Eminent organ.
Outreach - Donation for any community outreach project.
School - The source of this fund is unknown.
Vlcarfs discretiona
Donatpon received In 2022
Youth work- Fundraising event lo support youth iesidenlial events plus sale of youth equipment.
Hanbu
Trust - Income paid direct to the Dioeese. The source of this fund was Miss Leslie Hanbury.
Wa
nor Fund - Income paid direct lo the Diocese and goes towards Incumbent's stipend. The source of this
fund is unknown.
11 Related charlty
The Friends of Sl Nicholas Church (Charity Commission registered number 10460541 is a connected charity.
The funds of this charity are not incorporated in these accounts.
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Independent examiner's report to the PCC of St Nlcholas of Myra Brighton
This is my report to the Parochial Churth Council of the E¢¢lesiastical Parish IPCC) of St Nicholas
of Myra Church Brighton on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages
8t017.
Respective rnsponslbllltles of th• PCC and the examiner
The PCC membern are responsible for th8 preparation of the accounts. The PCC members
Consider Ihat an audit is not requirèd for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (°Ihe
Charilies Act") and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibilily-.
to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Direct¢ons given by the Charity
Commissioner under section 145(5)Ib) of the Charities Act. and
to stale whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considering any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you, as Irustees.
concerning any such matters. The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to wheth8r the ac¢ounts
present a 'tnJe and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Indèpondent examlnor's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities A¢t',
and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting re¢ord$ and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met,. or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabFe a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reachèd.
Signed......
21 April 2023
Tania Little
1 Primrose Clos6
Litllehampton
Wesl Sussex
BN17 6US
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