DIOCESE OF
CHICHESTER
Lovt
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 2023
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 2023
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)
Sl 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
by..
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 gLtidance on public benefit and in particular, Ihe specific guidan
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
In 2023 St Nicholas, offered a full calendar of liturgical worship. The Eucharist was
said or sung on all Sundays and feast days, in accordance with Canon., the weekday
Eucharist was expanded to include Mondays in addition to other weekdays, and
Morning and Evening prayer was celebrated in church at various times during each
week. Attendance across both Sunday and weekday worship has shown both
consolidation (more people attending more regularly) as well as some growth through
the year. Accompanying the in-person Parish Eucharist congregation, a faithful group
of Zoom worshippers continued to join in prayer from home.
At the end of 2023, attendance both in person and online at the 10.30am Parish
Eucharist fluctuated between 60 and 80 people, including up to 8 children. The
8.00am Sunday celebration continued to be attended by between 10 and 20 people.
Monthly visits to share Holy Communion at a complex of retirement flats in the parish
continued, including up to 10 communicants.
Holy Week and Easter were celebrated wtth the traditional rites. Easter attendance at
both the Vigil and the daytime Eucharist was 211, of whom 181 received Holy
Communion. The parish was fortunate to welcome Br. Sam SSF as guest preacher on
Palm Sunday and through the Triduum.
Christmas saw smaller attendan￿ numbers than 2022.. including the Crib and Carol
Service, and the Night-time and Daytme Eucharist, this tolalled 501,. numbers of
communicants at both Chrislmas celebrations was slightly higher than 2022, at 133.
Two infants received Holy Baptism at St Nicholas,, and two adult members of the
congregation were baptised at Deanery services.13 children from St Paul's School
were prepared for, and admitted, to their First Holy Communion, of whom 11 were
also baptised, by the Bishop of Lewes in St Nicholas, church. Two couples were 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. The Patronal Festival was celebrated on
the second Sunday of Advent, with a homily given by Revd Canon Judith Egar,
sometime Assistant Curate of the parish and currently Associate Vicar of St Anne,
Lewes.
Opportunities for prayer, worship and fellowship outside of the liturgy continued,
including the offering of four Lent courses (one on Zoom). A monthly Sunday study
group resumed in the second half of 2023, after the Parish Eucharist. 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 133 persons on the church electoral roll. For the annual return, average
Sunday attendance was calculated as 87, including 4 children., the worshipping
community, broadly considered, included 146 people.

Following on from the 2022 'Warm Spaces, project, the church remained open for
visits and prayer for four hours a week, in addition to its regular opening times for daily
divine service, and the weekly music 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. Discussion about St Nicholas, contribution to the Deanery
MAP implementation continued through 2023.
The Church and grounds
Maintenance of the fabric of our Grade 2. building continued throughout 2023.
Underfloor heating boilers have been repaired and maintained,. the Lady Chapel
window was restored after theft damage,. the wooden floor in the nave was cleaned
and conditioned., the tower fleche was repaired and repainted, and various other minor
repairs were carried out.
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.
Implementation of the Forestry Commission Urban Tree Challenge Fund project to
plant 24 new trees in the green spa￿S began in spring 2023, with the PCC acting as
the partner of Brighton and Hove City Council for the delivery of the project.
During 2023 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
close. The parish priest is ex-officio a Foundation Governor, and was also Co-chair
from September 2021 until March 2023. Other members of St Nicholas, have sat on
the governing body.. Angle Fantis (Foundation Governor from January 2019, also Co-
Chair from September 2021), and Samuel Damalie (Foundation Governor from
January 2021).
The parish priest continued to offer regular acts of collective worship in school, sharing
this responsibility with the Assistant Curate and the clergy of the parish of St Paul.
In 2023, 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. Stand-alone collections have also been taken following ecological
disasters.

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.
A Coronation Fair was held in the church and churchyard on the early May bank
Holiday. As well as raising significant funds for the PCC, the event was supported and
enjoyed by many people in the surrounding neighbourhood and wider city.
During July and August, the pop-up Café returned to the parish church for its third
year, 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 occasionally from
mainland Europe. The recitals are a much appreciated and valuable element of the
city's weekday cultural offer, and audience numbers have remained strong throughout
2023. The recitals remain a core part of St Nicholas, regular community outreach,
providing high-quality music, homemade refreshments and hospitality, for a voluntary
donation.
Demand for the hire of St Nicholas, by both individuals and groups remained strong
throughout the year. 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 lours of the church
was once again 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 revived in 2023, attracting sewing
enthusiasts from across the city.
In 2023, the city council continued to develop plans to make the green spaces around
the church more accessible and safe, principally through the planned 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 also take the
Eucharist to those who wish to receive it at home.

Financial review
The total receipts on unrestricted, designated and restricted funds were £131,537,
£4,354 and £20,068 respectively. A detailed breakdown of these receipts is included
in the financial statements.
Unrestricted income from donations increased by £12,245 {14.7 % ) to £95,397
(representing 72.5 % of the total unrestricted income). Unrestricted income from
trading activities increased by £7,066 (27.20/0) to £33,075.
We are very grateful for the grants we re￿iVed from The Robertson Hall trust {£5,000)
for our administrator and The Forestry Commission (£1,623) and The Friends of St
Nicholas (£1,738) for new trees in the churchyard.
The largest expenditure of the PCC was the sum of £68,000 paid as parish share
towards our diocesan parish ministry costs of £78,795 . These costs include clergy
stipend and pension, housing, training, ministry support, parish support and national
church. For 2024 the diocesan parish ministry costs will increase by 3.4 % to £81,445.
The PCC has decided to offer £68,000 towards those costs though this may be
increased.
Charitable donations of £4,772 (representing 5 % of unrestricted donor income) were
made directly by the PCC. In addition to that sum £795 was given indirectly through
collections at services and sundry donations.
The net result for the year was an excess of receipts over payments of £4, £9,275 and
£6,482 on unrestricted, designated and restricted funds respectively.
Reserves 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 31st
December 2023 the General fund value was £19,905 representing 1.6 months of
budgeted expenditure in 2024.
Ministry Team. employees and volunteers
The Revd Dr Dominic Keech remains Vicar of the parish. Our Assistant Clergy, Fr
Anthony Ball, Fr Chris McDermott, Fr David Ingledew 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 Advenl 2022 Revd Dr Pete
Leith was seconded to St Nicholas, from All Saints Hove, to support his curacy
following the resignation of his training Incumbent. He was licensed as Assistant
Curate of St Nicholas, in July 2023 and conlinues to complete his title post in the
parish.
Our churchwardens Heather Wyborn {until May 2023}, Nigel Nash (re-elected May
2022) and Rachel Chan (elected May 2023) 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 have been ably assisted by Mike Jackson (until May 2023) and
thereafter by Clemmie Leyland (from May 2023) in their respective terms as
Treasurer, in which they have helped us to prepare and understand the church's
accounts and its finances. Thanks are also due to all the members of the PCC, who
have made a valuable contribution to our mission and ministry through their careful
discernment. 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 the year.
Our diverse team of volunteers, which numbers around 75, have persisted in their
commitment to St Nicholas, throughout 2023, responding generously to changing
needs as the year has progressed. We wish to record our sincere thanks to all who
have contributed to our common life and ministry in a voluntary capacity throughout
the course of 2023. The willingness of many people to give time and skills to the
parish church has enabled St Nicholas, to respond creatively and hopefully to the
needs of both the church and local community.
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, churchwafdens),
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 six limes during the year, with an average attendance of 84.5 %. The
work of the PCC is assisted by its Standing Committee. During the year the Council
has considered issues relating to safeguarding, parish mission and ministry. health
and safety, finance, maintaining the fabric of the building, partnership with the city
council to develop the green spaces, and many other topics.
Safeguarding
The PCC has a Safeguarding Officer, Nigel Nash, who was re-appointed to this role in
May 2023. He 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 2023 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 Se￿ed from 1st January 2023 until the date of this report was
approved are:
Ex Officio members:
Incumbent..
Assistant Curate
Revd Dr Dominic Keech
Revd Dr Pete Leith
(Chair)
from July 2023
Churchwardens:
Rachel Chan
Nigel Nash
Heather Wybom
from May 2023
until May 2023
Deanery Synod..
Josephine Baker
Thomas Elliott
Frances Lindsay Hills
Louise Roddon
Veronica Thomason
from May 2023
from May 2023
from May 2023
until May 2023
DI0￿$an Synod.. Martin Auton Lloyd
Elected members:
Josephine Baker
Nicholas Goldsmith
Andrew Kemp
Clemmie Leyland
Vivienne McKay
Paul Misso
Amy Morrell
Georgina Obeng
Aiko Somers-Harris
Felicity Stimpson
Matthew Suter
Heather Wyborn
until May 2023
from May 2023
until May 2023
(Treasurer)
from May 2023 until Jan 2024
until May 2023
(Secretary) from May 2023
Co-optsd members..
Michael Jackson
until May 2023
Approved by the PCC on 21 March 2024 and signed on their behalf

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
STATENIENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 34 DECEMBER 2023
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Reslricled Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activib'e$
Investments
Other income
2a
95,397
33,075
2,831
234
16,364
111,761
33,075
7,185
3.938
155,959
102.596
26,009
1.834
238
130,677
2b
4,354
2d
3,704
20,068
Total income and endowments
131.537
4,354
Exponditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable aclivilies
Other expenditure
Total expendlture
3a
3b
5,726
115,566
441
75
13,511
5,801
133,956
441
3.722
114,449
208
118,379
4,879
3c
121.733
4,879
13,586
140.198
Net incomellnet expenditure)
9.804
15251
6.482
15,761
12.298
Transfers between funds
19,8001
9,800
Galnsl{loss•$l on revaluatlon of:
Investment assets
6a
461
461
1880)
Net movement In fvnds
9,275
6.482
461
16,222
11.418
Total funds brought forward
19,901
117,645
24,747
6.117
168,410
156,992
Total funds carried forward
19,905
126,920
6,578
184 632
168,410

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Note5
2023
2022
Flxed assets
Investments
Tangible fixed assets
6a
6b
6,578
1,362
6,117
2,322
Total flxed a$$ets
7,940
8.439
Current assets
Debtors
Short term deposit$ with Central Board of Finance
Bank and cash in hand
5,454
159,103
23,844
188,401
4,517
152,103
12,233
168.853
Current Liabllltles
Credllors - amounts falling due in one year
Net current assets
176,692
159,971
TOTAL NET ASSETS
184.632
168,410
Funds
Endowment funds
10
6,578
6,117
Reslrlcted funds
10
31.229
24,747
Deslgnated Funds
10
126,920
117,645
Unrestricted funds
10
19,905
19.901
TOTAL FUNDS
184 632
168.410
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 21 March 2024 and signed on its behalf
Reverend Dr Dominic Keech
Chairman
The accompanying notes form a part of these financial slatemenls.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF PJIYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting pollcles
a Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with
applicable accounting standa¥ds and the current (20151 Slalement Of Recommended Pracli¢e, Accounting and
Reportlng by Charities SORP IFRS 1021.
The financial ststemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of
investments al market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC
is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affi'liation lo another body, nor
those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b Funds a¢¢ountlng
Funds held by the PCC are..
Unrestrictgd funds gener81 funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Designaled funds monies sel aside by the PCC out of unreslricled 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 ￿ceiVed for a specific object or invited by the PCC
for a specific obje¢l. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were glven. Any balance
remaining unspent al the end of the year is Cairied forward as a balance on that fund.
Endowment funds - funds, the capilaS 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 set out in the terms of
the original endowment.
Income and endowments
All income and endowments 2re ac¢ounled for without deduction for any costs of receivability. are recognised when
there is evidence of entillemenl, receipt Is probable, and the amoLtnl can be measured reliably.
Donations andlogacies
Collections are recognised when received.
Planned giving receivable is recognised when due.
Income tax recoverable is recognised when the income lo whieh It is attached is recognised.
Grants and18gaci&s are recognised when the PCC is leg811y entitled lo the amount due.
Other tradlng actlvitie8
Income from trading is recognised when received.
Income from inv¢strnents
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
All other income
All other income is recognised when it is receivable.
Galns and losses on investments
Realised gains are reeognised when the investments are sold
Uniealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation on 31 December.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
d Expendlture
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and accounted for gross.
Charltable activitie8
The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for on an annual basis, reflecting the Commitment made by the PCC to
Brighton Deanery. Any parish contribution unpaKI al 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational
(though not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.
8 Fixed Assets
Tangible flxed assets
Conseoraled and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10{21 of the Charitie$ Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require
faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church'$
inventory which can be inspe¢led but are not included in the financial statements. For other property acquired prior to
2000 there is insufficient cost infomalion available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial
slalemenls.
All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £1000 are written off in the
year they were incuried.
Depreclatlon
Depreciation Is calculated lo write down the c051 of tangible ftxed assets over their expected lives. The rale applicable
is 250/0 lstraight line).
Investrnonts
Investments are staled at market value at the balance sheet date.
f Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC al 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less
provision for amounts that may prove un¢ollectable.
Short-lerm deposits are held with the CBF Church of England Funds.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2 Analysi$ of income and endowm8nts
TOTAL
Unreslricled Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
a Income frorn donations and legacles
Planned giving standing orders
Planned giving - weekly envelopes
Cash collections at all services
One off donation$ and appeals
Income lax recovered under Gift Aid
Legacies
Grants
58.577
5,257
4,565
10,219
16,779
58.577
5,257
4,565
16,872
16,779
S1,274
3,602
3,312
22.843
17,232
6,653
9,711
4,333
102,696
95,397
111.761
b In¢ome from other tradlng actlvities
Coffee and tea
Social events
Fund raising
Music recitals
Fees from weddings, funerals elc
Sale cardslbooks & activities
Church hire
854
498
6,047
8,901
1.178
403
15,194
33,075
854
498
6,047
8.901
1.178
403
15,194
33,075
738
472
1.192
6,749
1,601
177
15,080
26.009
¢ Investment income
Dividends and interest
2,831
2,831
4,354
4,354
7,185
1,834
1,834
d Other Income
Insurance claims
Other income
3,704
3,704
234
234
234
238
238
3,704
Total income
131,537
4,354
20,068
155.959
130,677
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA. BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
3 Analysi$ of gxpgndlture
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
a Expenditure on raising funds
Soci81 funcbons
Event5
Music recits18
Direct costs re church hires
Online giving charges
Stewardship costs
681
957
3,306
534
167
81
75
756
957
3,306
534
167
81
5,801
830
199
2,027
470
125
71
3,722
75
b Expenditure on charitable actSvltles
Missionary and charitable giving
Dio¢esan parish share
Salaries and wages..
Organist
Parish Adminislralor
Ministry costs..
Clergy c051s vicar
Clergy costs - curate
Clergy costs - visiting clergy
Mission and evangelism costs..
Children's work
Church insurance
Church running expenses
Repairs and maintenance
Liturgical supplies
Flowers
Musiclchoir
Printing 2nd photocopying
Postage and telephone
Slalionery
Sundry
Advertising
Electricity
G8S
Devotional cards and books
Major fabric works
4,772
68.000
4,772
68,000
4,160
61,000
5,520
6,044
5,520
11,044
4,846
9,365
5,000
4,558
1,405
88
4.558
1,405
88
5,908
13191
S2
5,410
2,914
5,743
2,355
247
309
5,410
2,982
10,161
2,557
1.663
273
1,754
735
947
372
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
68
710
202
1,663
273
3,708
794
735
947
351
960
21
1,755
3,863
1.755
3,863
250
115,566
211
5,327
13,511
5.788
133 9S6
Other expenditure
Coffee and lea
441
441
441
441
208
208
Total expenditure
121,733
4,879
13 586
140.198
118,379
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnugd)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
4 Staff co818
Remuneration - wages and salaries
11,564
5.000
16.564
14,211
During the year the PCC employed an organist and an adminislralor on a part lime basis. Occasional organists were
engaged on a self-employed basis.
b Payments to PCC membe(s
There were no disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members, nor persons closely connected with them.
S Analys1$ of transfers between funds
Reason for transfer
Transfer
art 012023 sur
lus to
arish share fund
Transfer
art of 2023 sur
lus lo fabric fund
Transfer
art of 2023 sur
lus lo vicara
e redecoration fund
Transfer altar fund lo re
lacmenl
rand
iano fund
Amount
£4,650
£4.650
£500
£12,500
Be￿een unreslricled and desi
nated
Be￿een unreslricled and desi
nated
Between unreslricled and desi
nated
BebNeen re8tflCted and reslricled
TOTAL
Unreslricled Designated Reslricled Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
6 Flxed As$ets
a Investments
Market value 1 January
Nel gainslllossesl on revaluation
Markgt value 31 December
6,117
461
6,578
6,117
461
6,578
6,997
880
6,117
b Tanglble flxed assets
Grand
Piano
Photo-
copier
Grand
Total
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 January 2023
Additions
At 31 December 2023
4,500
4.802
9,302
4.500
4,802
Depreciation
Al 1 January 2023
Charge for year
At 31 December2023
4,499
2,481
960
3,441
6,980
960
7.940
4,499
Net book amounts
At 31 December 2023
1,361
1,362
Al 31 December 2022
2.321
2.322
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA. BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
7 Analysls of net assets by fund
Investment fi'xed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilib'es
6.578
6,578
1.362
185.574
8,882
184.632
6,117
2,322
168,853
8,882
168,410
1,361
125,559
28,786
8,882
19,905
31,229
126.920
31.229
6,578
8 Debtors
Income lax recoverable
Accrued income
Sundry debtors
5,297
5,297
4,316
107
94
4.517
157
5,454
157
9 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Church hire deposits
200
Charitable giving
4,770
Parish retreat deposits
2,628
Utilities
783
Deferred income
643
Accruals
1.994
Sundry C￿1101$
691
11,709
200
4,770
2,628
783
643
1,994
691
400
4,173
897
1,743
1,172
497
8,882
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10 Statement of funds
Bal bl￿d
1 Jan 2023
InGome
Expenditure Other galns Transfers
and (losses)
Bal clfvid
31 Dec 2023
Unrestri¢t¢d Funds
General fund
19,901
19,901
131.537
131,537
121,733
121,733
9,800
9,800
19,905
Designated Funds
Altar
Children's ministry
Diocesan parish share
Fabri¢
Hardship
Major project
Outreach
Photocopier
Vicarage re-decoration
6,171
415
5,000
6,026
598
95,216
522
2,321
1.376
117,645
211
5,960
415
9.650
6,968
598
99,570
S22
1.361
1,876
126 920
4.650
4,650
3,708
4,354
500
9,800
4.354
4,879
Restrieted Funds
Administration
Altar
Boiler
Choral Foundation
Churchyard trees IUTCFI
Curate support
Fabri¢
Flower
Homeless outreach
Lilurgieal
Maintenance of the grand piano
Organ
Outreach
Replacement grand piano
St Paul's CE School
Vicarfs discretionary
Youth work
5,000
5,000
12,500
3,580
1,507
112,500)
3,580
1,234
1,738
715
1,341
1,085
1,380
273
1,623
3.361
715
531
1,095
1.380
202
608
360
1,185
4.704
1,653
3,894
1,663
202
520
88
360
1,161
17,500
427
70
550
31,229
350
5,000
374
12,500
464
70
550
24,747
37
20,068
13,586
Endowment Funds
Hanbury Trust
Wagner Fund
2,976
3,141
6,117
166
295
461
3,142
3.436
6,S78
Total funds
168,410
155,959
140,198
461
184632
Unrestrlcted fund - Assets held by the PCC for carrying out ivs general activitie$.
funds - Funds the PCC h88 $et aside for specific purposes falling within ivs nomial aclivilies.
Restrictèd funds - See breakdown on next page.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA, BRIGHTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10 Statgment of funds l¢ontined}
Administration - Grant received from The Reverend Frederick W. Roberslon trust to pay towards the pari$h
adminislralorfs salary.
Altar - Donation received ir¢ 2022 Iow8rds cost of new nave altar lor other capital project at discretion of Vicar).
oiler- Donations received during 2021 for a replacement gas boiler and ongoing major repairs to both boilers.
Chureh ard new trees - grants received from Fore51ry Commission las part of UTCF project) and Friends of St
Nicholas lo planting new trees in the churchyard
Choral Found
Monies received in November 2018 from the St Nicholas Choral Foundation. Al the end of
5 year8 any unspent monies in this fund become unreslricled. The fund can be used..
To advance the education of the public in the arts and particular the art of music with a speeial regard lo choral
music.
'To further the education of young people aged 7-18 by providing grants and scholarships relating lo musical
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 cur21e- current or future.
Fabrlc - Donations, grants and fundraising events for subslants'al repair of the church building and associated
fabric.
Flower- Donations received for purchase of flowers.
Homeless outrgach Donations received to pay towards running costs of the night shelter, Saturday welcome
café or other projeGt.
Lltur
ical - Donatr'on ieceived in 2022 towards 2023 costs
Maintenance of the
rand
iano- The amounts raised in this fund were originally for the purchase of a new
gfftnd piano. However, under a Charity Commission Scheme dated 21 October 2019 the monies can now be
spent on the maintenance of a grand piano.
Lan - Donations and fundraising events for purchase and maintenance of new Eminent organ.
Outreach - Donation for any community outrea¢h project.
Re
lacement
rand
iano - donation received in 2023.
st Paul's CE School - The source of this fund is unknown.
Vlcarfs di$¢retiona
Donation received In 2022.
Youth work - Fundraising event lo support youth residential events plus sale of youth equipment.
Hanbu
Trust- Income paid direct to the Diocese. The source of this fund was Mis8 Leslie Hanbury.
Wa
ner Fund Incom8 paid direct to the Diocese and goes towards Incumbenvs stipend. The source of this
fund is unknown.
11 Related charlty
The Friends of Sl Nicho12s Church (Charity Commission registered number 1046054) 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 Nicholas of Myra Brighton
This is my report lo the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish {PCC) of St Nicholas
of Myra Church Brighton on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 set out on pages
8t017.
Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner
The PCC members are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC members
consider that an 2udil is not required for this year under section 744 of the Charities Act 2011 {"Ihe
Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed.
li is my responsibility..
lo examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioner under section 145{5llbl of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a
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 trustees,
conceming any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide 811 the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts
present a 'lrue and fair view, and the report is limited to those mallers set out in the statement
below.
Independent examiner's statement
In conne¢lion with my examination, no matter has come to my allenlion..
which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act..
and
lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
8ccounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been wel., or
2. to which, in my opinion. allenlion should be drawn in order lo enable 8 proper
understanding of the a¢¢ounls lo be reached.
Signed.........
1 May 2024
Tania Little
1 Primrose Close
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN176US
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