2024-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Ringmer

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Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of

St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer

for the year ended 31 December 2024

Registered Charity No. 1131869

Summary of Contents

Page 2 Trustees’ Annual Report for 2024
Page 6 Financial Review
Page 8 Structure, governance, and management of the charity
Page 9 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 10 Balance sheet
Page 11 Notes to Financial Statement
Page 17 Appendices
Page 20 Independent Examiner’s Report

Addresses / Contact Information

Address: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Church Hill, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5JX Website: ringmerparishchurch.org.uk

Incumbent: Rev’d David Bouskill: The Vicarage, Vicarage Way, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5LA

Curate: Rev’d Patricia Brenton: Hedgerow, Norlington Lane, Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5FG from 1[st] March 2024

Lay Reader: Raymond Brenton: Hedgerow, Norlington Lane, Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5FG from 4[th] March 2024

Churchwarden: Anne Franklin: 9 Delves Close, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN 5JW Churchwarden: Andrew Edgar: 47 Danforth Way, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5GF

Bank: Barclays Bank plc, 139-142 North Street, Brighton BN1 1RU

Independent Examiner: Nathan Coker FCCA, Price & Company, Chartered Accountants 30/32 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4SH

Electoral Roll

During the year the Electoral Roll increased from 119 to 124

St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer Trustees’ Annual Report for 2024

Our aims and purposes as a charity

The primary objective of St Mary’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Council (Powers) measure (1956) and under this measure the PCC has the responsibility of “co-operating with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical”. It is also responsible for the maintenance of the Church and other parish buildings. This encompasses practical support and care for people in the parish, from the youngest to the eldest, irrespective of level of need or ability to pay. Additionally, this includes providing financial support to those in need and to other organisations with similar objectives. The Council has complied with the duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure of 2016, fully recognising its duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The PCC is aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in “the Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit” and has regard to it in their administration of the Church. It believes that by promoting the Christian Faith it provides a benefit to the public by providing facilities for private prayer, public worship, teaching that enables spiritual growth at all ages, pastoral support, and community service.

Achieving these aims in 2024

Providing an accessible sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation

Throughout the year the church was open daily for meditation, repose and private prayer. We provided opportunities for visitors to light a small candle and /or write a request for prayer which would then be taken up confidentially by our pastoral prayer team. Many reported how valuable they had found these resources. In addition, at 8.30am on weekdays Morning Prayer was said. This gave a further opportunity to pray for those in particular need. As additional sacred spaces, we continued regularly to maintain and nurture both churchyards.

Conducting public worship that is open and relevant to all

We continued to look at our pattern of services and continued to offer a variety of Eucharistic and non-Eucharistic Sunday morning services. We also have a monthly evening Eucharist and a monthly Evensong, all of which are well attended. We also have occasional services with differing styles such as Taizé or meditative services.

Lay participation was included in all our main services particularly as readers and in writing and voicing our intercessory prayers.

We held 1 baptism, 3 weddings, 22 funerals and 9 burials of ashes for our local parish community throughout 2024.

Teaching about Christian doctrine and its application to daily life through services and informal groups

Almost all services included teaching Christian doctrine and its application in everyday life based on the scripture allocated for the day. We printed the bible passage and prayers for morning services to be made available in church and delivered by hand to members of the congregation unable to attend.

We continued to run a study group, looking at figures from the Bible and learning together. This group was held in the Church Room on a Thursday afternoon.

Promoting an understanding of our faith through events, meetings, literature and electronic media

As above, our study group met during 2024. Courses of 4-8 sessions, presented by the vicar and experienced lay leaders, were often based on published material from the Church of England or the York Courses organisation. Accompanying notes or audio comments from well-known speakers added to our resources. We also ran an initial course of Christianity Explored which went very well and we observed a welcome growth in knowledge and an increasing confidence to express questions and viewpoints that deepened our collective understanding of our faith in practice.

The church library was well maintained with additional displays of recommended books for Advent and Lent. There was also lively and extensive use of the church Facebook page as well as our long running church and village monthly magazine which is delivered to about 650 homes in the parish and available at local shops or in the church. A new website was launched during the year.

Maintaining care for the fabric of the church and its grounds

Throughout 2024 many repairs and upgrades to our church and grounds were undertaken by the Fabric and Facilities Working Group. These included repairing damage to vandalised windows, repairing the church clock, repairs to the chancel roof and Church room roof, repainting the Church Room to remove the damage caused by the leak last year when our roof lead was stolen.

The old churchyard was maintained by our local council and we communicated with them to enable sections of the churchyard to grow; encouraging wild flowers and enabling a habitat for insects. This decision to allow areas of the churchyard to grow longer was communicated through posters around the church and through the parish magazine.

Further advancing the Church's mission by tailored activities for children, teenagers and parents

The Children, Families and Youth team, led by an Authorised Lay Minister (ALM), ran a successful family day over the Easter school holiday, encouraging parents and children to engage in craft activities, music and games. The day ended with a lunch made and donated by church-goers.

Families took part in All-Age services by leading intercessions and singing, and in preparing for the service at Christingle.

Our ALM for children, youth and family work was involved in Easter assemblies and other lessons at the Primary School. ‘It’s Your Move’ booklets, published by Scripture Union, were given to Year 6 leavers.

The church, with volunteers from Mothers’ Union, continued the weekly toddler group in the Village Hall. Unlike most toddler groups we aim to run 52 weeks a year. This small group has been well received and has grown since we started. We remain a friendly and welcoming group for all.

Our ALM provided a point of contact for school mothers needing a ‘listening ear’, and also developed links as a volunteer with the village Tiddlers & Toddlers.

Providing spiritual and practical care across the village including visiting the sick and the bereaved

The Pastoral Team, led by a second ALM, continued to operate well. Its members offered listening, confidential prayer and practical help where possible for those needing support through difficult times. They kept in touch by phone or personal visits.

Members of the Team were also leaders of the 8.30 morning prayers and maintained the Prayer Requests board in church.

Holy communion was taken to individuals and to the three Care Homes in the village. Extra visits by the vicar were made to 4 residents receiving end-of-life care. This year, the Prayer Rugs ministry provided 7 knitted rugs and scarves for those in need of comfort and prayer.

The vicar led the village act of Remembrance on Sunday 10[th] November. In the same month, parishioners who had been bereaved in the past years were invited to an All Souls service at St Mary’s. This was for personal remembrance with prayers and reflection, and was followed by tea. The event was well- attended and much appreciated. Monthly Sunday afternoon teas were also held throughout the year from April until October for those known to be on their own enabling conversation, friendship and consumption of home-made cakes. From November throughout the winter months these afternoon teas became a Friday soup lunch to maintain contact with these individuals and enable them to continue meeting and chatting with one another.

Maintaining facilities for the church and community to use for meetings

The Church Room continued to afford a flexible space with simple catering facilities for groups to meet for formal or informal gatherings. These included supervised groups for community support, creative activities including music and art, and the formal meetings of local societies. The space also provided a practical setting for PCC and Working Group meetings and for refreshments following church services or public recitals in Church.

The Mothers’ Union attached to St Mary’s drew in 22 members from our village and the local towns of Lewes and Uckfield. They met in person for engaging talks and mutual support while the group was kept informed by monthly newsletters sent out by their secretary.

Giving financial support to those in need locally and to other organisations with similar objectives

Agreed donations were given to Chichester Diocese Family Support Work, Embrace the Middle East, Southover Counselling, Caring and Sharing, The Society of Mary and Martha at Sheldon, the A Rocha Trust, the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) for Syria & Turkey, Christian Aid, and the Children’s Society. Collections for other charities were also made in favour of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, the East Sussex Farmers Union Benevolent Fund, Cancer Research UK and the Royal British Legion. Our total giving to these agencies was £9,596 – this represents an increase of 16% more than in 2023.

Protecting the well-being of all who use any of the church’s facilities

Safeguarding

The Council has complied with the duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure of 2016, fully recognising its duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding continued to be a standing agenda item at our PCC meetings. Our Safeguarding Officer ensured that all required to do so held a current Certificate of training at an appropriate CO or C1 level. They also gained accreditation at the highest level: C2.

Health and Safety

Our Health and Safety Officer maintained the PCC-approved document listing the recommended policies and procedures for the church to follow. His membership of our Fabric and Facilities Working Group enabled information to be shared about potential hazards and their remedies.

Maintaining robust governance in all activities of our church

Continuing from the good work in 2023 where a full inventory of the church was completed and the church terrier updated, accordingly in 2024 we continued the work of unifying and revising all our church policies.

Maximising our efforts to reduce climate change

St Mary’s continues to be designated an ‘Eco Church’. Monthly working parties maintained the old churchyard throughout the growing period. The hard work of our core group advancing this project was rewarded when St. Mary’s church was presented with a Silver Award (in 2023) within the national A Rocha UK project. We now are working towards achieving the Gold Award.

Financial Review

Financial Management

Throughout the year our financial affairs were managed by Richard Vincent (Treasurer) with the help of Chris Gebbie (PCC member) and Jonathan Franklin (Assistant Treasurer). Richard unfortunately had to retire due to ill-health in October, following which Jonathan took over the day-to-day financial management under the aegis of the Churchwardens. We thank Richard for all his hard work over the past few years. Data Developments continued to maintain the on-line book-keeping programs.

Nominal budget headings remained closely linked to the areas of activity of each PCC Working Group and the latest financial figures were reported to each PCC meeting.

Income and Expenditure

Receipts into our General Fund in 2024 amounted to £107,982 (£99,743 in 2023). In addition, £26,169 was received into the specific Restricted and Designated Funds (£20,812 in 2023). The main source of income was via the Parish Giving Scheme which amounted to £64,592 including tax recovered reflecting the excellent generosity of our church members (£57,894 in 2023). We have also seen an increase in contactless donations into the General Fund during the year totalling £3,367 (£2,083 in 2023).

The main item of expenditure was £81,500 towards the Parish Ministry costs (£78,795 in 2023). This covers not only the stipend of our Vicar, but also our share of the costs of housing, training of new ordinands, pension, diocesan support and a contribution to national church expenses.

Overall, we had a deficit on our General Fund of £25,494 before allowing for any changes in the value of our investments This compares with £25,684 in 2023.

Payments to Trustees and other staff

One member of the PCC continues to provide valuable support as Church Administrator at an annual cost of £3,137. The PCC has continued the employment of a part-time cleaner to maintain the church room, kitchen and toilets at the cost of £542 per annum.

We are also very grateful to the many church members who contribute without cost to the growing activities at St Mary’s, not least our regular organist, choir leader, choir and verger.

Maintenance and repairs to the fabric of the church

Routine maintenance to the church during 2024 incurred costs of £1,547. This involved, inter alia, maintaining our fire extinguishers, alarm system, sound system organ and piano. Less specialist areas were tackled by members of the Facilities and Fabric Working Group. The new churchyard was also regularly kept in good condition at the cost of £3,511.

A significant expense during 2024 was the cost of electricity. This is not directly comparable with 2023 as the new heating system was not installed until the end of that year. The PCC is monitoring closely this ongoing expense.

Major repairs during the year were undertaken, which included repairs to the church windows, remedial work to the east wall of the Springett chapel, general repairs to the chancel roof, replacement of the church room roof following the theft of lead from the roof and the subsequent redecoration of the room, and work on the tower to enable the clock to be repaired. The total cost of these totalled £32,137 which was covered by a combination of the Fabric fund, the generosity of the Friends of St Mary’s and General Fund.

Reserves policy

As a contingency against unforeseen situations, it remains the PCC policy to maintain the balance of the General Fund to cover at least 6 months unrestricted payments. At the end of 2024, the balance of the General Fund stood at £157,950 compared with annual unrestricted payments of £134,926.

Future uncertainties

The annual deficit continues to be a major concern We are encouraged by the continuing rise in planned giving and the increased use of contactless donations. We are also exploring ways of using our newly designed website to encourage giving online. The Friends of St Mary’s is being relaunched in the spring of 2025 which should help our reserves against major fabric expenses.

We have been fortunate to receive several sizeable legacies in the past, but running a deficit at the current level is not sustainable. It will not be long before our reserves are used up.

Structure, governance and management of the Parochial Church Council

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956.

During the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council and acted as Trustees of the charity:

Incumbent Rev’d David Bouskill Churchwardens Andrew Edgar Anne Franklin Curate: Rev’d Pat Brenton Lay Reader: Ray Brenton Elected Members Martine Bailey Kenneth Barber Deirdre Booth Rosemary Colebourn Chris Gebbie Ken Humm Richard Vincent Deanery Representatives Jo Linehan Shirley Squires Margaret Sweatman

Other appointments:

Secretary to the PCC Meriel Vincent Electoral Roll Officer Chris Kingswood Safeguarding Officer Deirdre Booth Standing Committee: The Incumbent, the two Churchwardens, the Treasurer and Margaret Sweatman

During 2024, the PCC had 7 meetings with 82% attendance and 2 emergency meetings with 55% attendance.

Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain exofficio members (the incumbent, the curate, the lay reader, the churchwardens and members of the Deanery Synod) and currently up to 10 members of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Members are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible.

This Trustees' Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by the Churchwardens:

Anne Franklin Dated

Andrew Edgar Dated

Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2024

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment funds funds funds funds 90,249 6,534 14,619 1,975 10 9,901 3,105 1,450 2,634 3,674	Total 2024 96,783 16,594 9,911 7,189 3,674	Total 2023 86,048 16,445 9,777 8,286
107,982 1,450 24,718	134,151	120,556
406 1,119 131,460 3,061 48,052	1,525 182,573	1,372 184,030
131,865 3,061 49,172	184,098	185,402
(23,883) (1,611) (24,453) 194 194 2,217 874	(49,947) 194 (194) 3,092	(64,846) 3,000 (3,000) 10,068 683
(21,666) (1,611) (24,453) 874 179,615 28,818 69,224 7,699	(46,855) 285,356	(54,094) 339,451
157,950 27,207 44,771 8,574	238,501	285,356

Balance Sheet as at 31[st] December 2024

Notes Fixed assets Tangible Assets 4 Investments 5 Social investments Current assets Debtors 6 Investments Cash At Bank And In Hand Liabilities Creditors: due withIn One Year 7 Net Current Assets Total net assets less liabilities Funds Unrestricted General Designated Organ Vicar and Churchwardens Restricted Bellringers Youth Choir Disaster Eco Fabric Friends of St Marys Parish Magazine Miscellaneous Other earmarked Church Room Endowment Chancel Trust Fund Totals 8 / 9	£ 0 107,622	2024 £ 107,622 130,879
	7,911 49,728 78,677
	136,316 (5,437)

		238,501

	£ 157,950	£ 157,950 27,207 44,771 8,574
	8,075 19,132
	2,026 4,406 1,065 1,243 137 12,578 17,527 3,307 1,894 588

		238,501

Notes to the Financial Report

1. Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation

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

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

1.2 Funds accounting

Funds held by the PCC are:

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

Designated funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects

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

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

1.3 Income and endowments

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

Donations and legacies

Collections are recognised when received.

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

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

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

Charitable activities

Statutory fees for weddings and funerals are recognised when the office occurs

Other trading activities

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

Sales of magazines and study notes are recognised when received

Investment income

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

All other income

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

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation on 31 December

1.4 Expenditure

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

Grants

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

Church activities

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

1.5 Fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets

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

Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar 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 but are not included in the financial statements. For other property acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore the cost of such assets is not stated in the financial statements

All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £1,000 are written off in the year they were incurred

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives, usually four years on a straight-line basis.

1.6 Investments

Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date

1.7 Current Assets

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

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

1.8 Comparisons

Appendices A and B give 2023 figures for comparison of the Statement of Financial Activities and also the Analysis of Income and Expenditure.

Analysis of income and expenditure

For the year ended 31 December 2024

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds 51998 2934 690 1788 3420 1711 3368 469 509 2660 1507 1422 63 2622 4243 1396 508 14777 699	Total 2024 51998 3624 1788 5130 3837 509 4167 1485 2622 5639 508 15476	Total *2023* 46315 3950 1826 3611 2648 98 3340 987 2588 4108 16575
90249 6534	96783	86048
2858 1965 1213 10 9957 199 392	2858 1965 1223 9957 199 392	2665 2347 2723 8071 169 470
14619 1975	16594	16445
6581 3320 10	6581 3320 10	6391 3386
10 9901	9911	9777
3105 1450 2634	7189	8286
3105 1450 2634	7189	8286
3674	3674
3674	3674
107982 1450 24718	134151	120556

Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 218 1014 187 105	Total 2024 218 1014 292	*Total* *2023* 210 926 237
406 1119	1525	1372
828 5566 81500 865 500 5573 4493 18760 181 398 1547 2518 1014 948 539 542 3511 2510 29627 50 1009 hoir m 409 349 1905 363 3583 245 2646 51 316 42 udit fee 9929 256	6394 81500 1365 5573 4493 18760 181 398 4065 1014 948 539 542 3511 32137 50 1009 409 349 2269 3583 245 2697 316 42 9929 256	13602 78795 883 4282 4383 10560 419 2164 1542 2420 934 520 4047 35728 736 1200 156 203 583 3414 320 4159 325 710 470 11233 271
131460 3061 48052	182573	184030


131865 3061 49172	184098	185402

Assets as at 31[st] December

	Assets as at 31stDecember
4 5 6 7 8	Tangible Fixed Assets Church equipment Cost 1stJanuary Additions Deletions Depreciation 1stJanuary Additions Deletions Net book value 1stJanuary 31stDecember Loan East Sussex Credit Union (repayable 13 Aug Investments (current market value) 4276.78 CBF Investment Shares 106 CBF Fixed Interest Securities Chancel Trust Acc inc Debtors Income Tax recoverable VAT recoverable Other Creditors Goods and services Prepayments Other Net Assets by fund Fixed assets Investment fixed assets Loan Current Assets Current Liabilities	2024 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2,446	2024 Total 2,446 0 0	2023 Total 2,446 0 0
		2,446	2,446	2,446
		2,446 0 0	2,446 0 0	2,446 0 0
		2,446	2,446	2,446
		0 0 ust 2024) 98,891 158 8,574	0 0 0 98,891 158 8,574	0 0 10,000 96,679 153 7,699
		99,049 8,574	107,622	104,531

		1,260 837 502 5,340 (27)	2,097 5,842 (27)	1,405 6,828 11
		1,260 502 6,150 0	7,912	8,244

		184 5,140 114	184 5,140 114	200 8,984 99
		184 0 5,254 0	5,437	9,283

		99,049 8,574 59,085 27,207 50,024 (184) 0 (5,254)	0 107,622 0 136,316 (5,437)	0 104,531 10,000 180,108 (9,283)
		157,950 27,207 44,771 8,574	238,501	285,356

Assets (continued)

Balances as at 1 Jan 179,615	Income 107,982	Outgoings 131,865	Gains (losses) 2,217	Transfers/ adjustments	Balances as at 31 Dec 157,950
179,615	107,982	131,865	2,217		157,950
7,937 20,881	138 1,312	3,061			8,075 19,132
28,818	1,450	3,061	0	0	27,207
3,116 3,992 965 1,573 21,922 32,172 3,212 194 1,826 250	1,000 777 100 1,169 187 3,809 2,257 10,023 5,058 338	2,090 363 1,500 50 13,347 16,902 9,929 4,990		194 (194)	2,026 4,406 1,065 1,243 137 12,578 17,527 3,307 1,894 588
69,224	24,718	49,172	0	0	44,771
7,699			874		8,574
7,699	0	0	874	0	8,574

285,356	134,151	184,098	3,092	0	238,501

Appendix A

Previous year for comparison

Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment funds funds funds funds 81,087 4,959 13,042 3,402 9,777 5,612 1,113 1,560	Total 2023 86,047 16,445 9,777 8,286	Prior year 2022 142,490 15,851 8,348 7,293
99,743 1,113 19,699	120,556	173,983
446 926 124,980 6,192 52,856	1,372 184,029	430 255,957
125,427 6,192 53,782	185,402	256,387
(25,684) (5,080) (34,084) 3,000 3,000 10,068 683	(64,846) 3,000 (3,000) 10,068 683	(82,405) (34,390) 538
(12,616) (5,080) (37,084) 683 192,230 33,896 106,307 7,016	(54,095) 333,450	(116,256) 455,706
179,615 28,817 69,223 7,699	285,356	339,450

Appendix B

Previous year for comparison

Analysis of income and expenditure For the year ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Funds 46,315 3,510 440 1,826 3,095 516 2,083 564 98 2,570 769 987 2,588 2,689 1,418 15,422 1,152	Total 2023 46,315 3,950 1,826 3,611 2,647 98 3,339 987 2,588 4,108 16,575	Total 2022 44,120 4,310 1,687 6,037 8,915 546 2,436 9,046 50,722 14,523 144
81,087 4,959	86,047	142,49 0
2,664 2,347 1,792 930 7,946 125 169 470	2,664 2,347 2,722 8,071 169 470	2,336 1,323 2,919 8,738 193 340
13,042 3,402	16,445	15,851
6,391 3,386	6,391 3,386	5,703 2,645
10 9,777	9,777	8,348
5,612 1,113 1,560	8,286	7,293
5,612 1,113 1,560	8,286	7,293


99,743 1,113 19,699	120,556	173,98 3

209 1,014 236 105	209 926 236	270 160
446 1,119	1,372	430
1,216 3,200 9,186 78,795 882 4,282 4,383 10,559 -30 419 1,981 182 1,542 70 2,350 556 129 247 519 4,047 3,936 31,791 367 368 870 330 156 202 582 3,414 320 4,159 325 680 30 470 11,233 270	13,602 78,795 882 4,282 4,383 10,559 -30 419 2,164 1,542 2,420 934 519 4,047 35,728 735 1,200 156 202 582 3,414 320 4,159 325 710 470 11,233 270	8,625 76,625 484 4,077 9,037 3,984 3,705 4,808 373 4,472 907 778 520 4,589 8,079 105,81 9 704 298 560 409 4,069 312 2,411 474 5 9,558 263
124,980 6,192 52,856	184,029	255,95 7

256,38 125,427 6,192 53,782 185,402 7

Total Expenditure

Independent Examiner’s Report

This is my report to the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish (PCC) of St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, on the annual report for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 set out on pages 1 – 15.

Respective responsibilities of PCC and examiner

The PCC members are responsible for the preparation of the annual reports. The PCC members consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility:

to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner'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 accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Nathan Coker, FCCA Price & Company

Chartered Accountants, 30/32 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4SH