# **Annual Report and Financial Statements of The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas Staffordshire** **For the year ended 31[st] December 2024** _**Charity registration number: 1132083**_ _Page 1_ ## **The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2024** _**Charity registration number: 1132083**_ ## **Objectives and Activities** The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Prebendary John Allan (until 30 September 2024. The Parish is currently in vacancy.) in promoting within the community of Alrewas the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at All Saints. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community. ## **Public Benefit** The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on Public Benefit in The Advancement of Religion and have had regard for it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish, it helps to promote 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 weekly acts of public worship, which are open to all people. - provision of sacred space for personal reflection and contemplation (the church building is open daily for all who wish to make use of it) - pastoral care, including visiting with and supporting the sick and bereaved in the parish - spiritual, moral and intellectual development (both for its members, and for anyone else who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers), including the teaching of the Christian faith through preparation for baptism, confirmation and marriage, and through weekly sermons, adult discussion groups, etc. - worship, teaching and outreach activities shared in partnership with Alrewas Methodist Church - promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their community, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church, and to become part of our community at All Saints, Alrewas. The PCC maintains an overview of worship and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament, and outreach and service in and for the wider village community. _Page 2_ ## **Achievements and Performance** In 2024, All Saints Alrewas was able to fulfil the following in support of its objectives: - Providing an open and welcoming church building, which is available to the local community and all visitors every day of the week for private prayer and general visiting - Providing a range of worship services, including traditional and modern Communion services as well as different types of non-Eucharistic services to accommodate varying spiritual styles and needs - On-going care and maintenance of the historic Grade I medieval church building and also for the surrounding churchyard, - Promotion and development of a wide variety of communication methods, including a dedicated website; publication of a free monthly digital form of _Parish News_ serving the churches and communities of Alrewas, Fradley and Wychnor; regular social media presence through a church _Facebook_ page and the _Alrewas Telegraph_ ; and regular printed information Bulletins available in church - Support for our village Church School through provision of assemblies by the incumbent vicar prior to his retirement and involvement of various lay leaders in Governance as Foundation Governors, fulfilling roles with significant responsibility - Successful collaboration with village-based organisations resulting in well-supported community events - Active support for various charitable organisations and causes both local and national. ## **Financial Review** The PCC has enjoyed a satisfactory year financially. The independently examined accounts report a General Fund surplus for the year of £666. The balances held in designated and restricted funds both reduced materially during the year reflecting the disbursement of funds designated to specific purposes, and expenditure from the Roof Fund of monies given specifically for the replacement of the Nave Roof ## **Reserves Policy** It is PCC policy to try to maintain a minimum balance of £15,000 in its Fabric Fund ‘A’ (restricted fund) to provide for unforeseen expenses arising in relation to the fabric of the church building or upkeep of the churchyard. The balance of the Fund at the year-end was £40,093, which is comfortably higher than this target. ## **Investment Policy** The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London. _Page 3_ It is the Charity’s current policy for all of its funds to be held in its Bank Accounts with Lloyds Bank PLC and HSBC UK Bank PLC, and its interest-bearing deposit account held with CCLA Investment Managers Ltd (who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority). No investment activity has been undertaken, and none is planned in the future. Planned giving and collections and donations, along with tax recoverable thereon are the main sources of fundraising alongside income generated from events held throughout the year. ## **Safeguarding** The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). ## **Reporting Serious Incidents** A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity’s beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property or harm to the charity’s work or reputation. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year. ## **Fundraising** The PCC takes it fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very grateful to all donors – whether regular or occasional – for their support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC take full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is either through donations, fundraising events, special appeals, or legacies, for which the PCC are most grateful. ## **Volunteers** The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant community. We especially wish to convey our appreciation of and gratitude for the committed involvement of our non-stipendiary licensed clergy and lay ministers, our Parish Officers, Pastoral Care Team, and everyone who generously uses their time and talents to support the ongoing ministry, mission and outreach of our Parish Church. _Page 4_ ## **Review of the Year** ## **Key Statistics Summary** The Church Electoral Roll, updated in 2024, had 167 adults on roll. During the year, Sunday worship services were held in church every week, with a usual Sunday attendance of 55 adults and 3 children. Easter Sunday services held in church were supported by 120 worshippers. During the four weeks of Advent, 684 people attended a wide variety of services in the church or churchyard for congregation members, the community and the local primary school. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 183 adults and children joined in the special in-person worship offered. In 2024 there were 14 baptisms of infants and children, 7 marriage services, and 18 funeral services held in church, with a further 13 full funeral services conducted at local crematoria on behalf of All Saints Church. ## **Notable Developments** On 30 September 2024, following the 40th anniversary of his service as a full-time ordained stipendiary minister, including serving as the Incumbent of the churches of All Saints Alrewas, St Stephens Fradley, and St. Leonard’s Wychnor over the last 23 years, the Revd. Prebendary John Allan retired from his licensed ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield. Several community events and services were held to thank John for his wonderful ministry to the Benefice over the many years he served. - Since that time the PCCs of the two churches have been working and are continuing to work in partnership, in full consultation with the Rural Dean and the Archdeacon, to undertake the necessary processes to secure future ministerial provision, re-examine the vision, and the needs of each of the respective churches and the village community each serves, and develop appropriate strategies and resources to continue to provide worship, pastoral care and missional opportunities during the period of vacancy. The operational running of the Church during the Vacancy is being supported by wide range of different people. - The PCC worked in partnership and collaboratively with the PCC of St. Leonard’s Wychnor during the period of time in which they considered their future. After much consultation and prayerful reflection, they made the hard decision that St Leonards should close, and regular worship services would cease with effect form 30 September 2024. - The PCCs of All Saints, Alrewas and St Stephen’s, Fradley worked together to review the boundaries of the respective Churches. Agreement was reached and both PCCs made the recommendation to the Diocese of the revised boundaries, and that the two Churches should formally become two separate parishes within a united benefice. - A new Parish Administrator, working part time on a self-employed basis, was appointed to support the operational running of the Church. - On-going review and development of safeguarding policies and provision, applying to services and events held in the church and churchyard. _Page 5_ - The continued growth of a ‘Community Choir’ (initiated in 2022) now exceeding 40 members drawn from the congregation and wider village with several concerts performed in Church. - Replacement of the badly deteriorated lead lining of the Nave Roof - successfully fundraised for - with work commencing in September and due to finish in February 2025. - Continued development and growth of non-Eucharistic forms of worship on a regular basis on various Sunday afternoons (‘Reflections’ meditative service, Morning Praise, and Rise and Shine). - Continuation of the community-supportive initiative – ‘Souper Wednesdays’ held in Church Wednesday lunchtime from January 2024 through to March 2024 and resuming in November 2024, providing a ‘warm space and refreshments. - Committed clergy and lay Foundation Governor involvement in the All-Saints CE Primary Church School in support of its Christian worship and ethos for pupils and staff. - Generous financial support for a variety of charitable causes. ## **Future Plans** - In collaboration and partnership with the PCC of St Stephen’s continuing to undertake the necessary processes, including the development of the Parish Profile, to secure future ministerial provision. - Continue to provide worship, pastoral care and missional opportunities during the vacancy and ensure the ongoing smooth operational functioning of the Church through sharing the relevant roles and responsibilities with the range of willing volunteers - Continue to offer a variety of different styles of worship provision. - Continue to develop and deepen our involvement with our local Church Primary School, including encouraging the increased use of the Church building for assemblies, services and historical learning. - Explore the possibilities of re-establishing the Church choir, which has been much valued by the congregation in the past. - Continue to offer and support the team-run weekly _‘Souper Wednesday’_ warm spaces provision and ongoing support of charities. - Continued church involvement in organising and hosting valued annual village events - Provide support for the Alrewas Community Choir as it offers a fresh programme of themed concerts. - Engage with the Dementia Friendly Church initiative. ## **Risk Management** The Church Wardens, working collaboratively with the Incumbent and other church leaders, carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. Diocesan-approved safeguarding policies, practices and training are in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact on the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing. The Trustees assume responsibility for ensuring the Independent Examiner is provided with all of the information required in order to carry out the annual Independent Examination of Financial Accounts. _Page 6_ ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese, as well as informal induction by existing members. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC usually meets six times a year and receives reports from those with particular roles and responsibilities (e.g., Wardens Team, Safeguarding Coordinator, Pastoral Care Team, Youth Work, Parish Communications) as well as its established sub-committees (Fabric & Finance, Mission and Outreach, and Fundraising and Fellowship). ## **Related Parties** ## **Donations from Related Parties** Donations from related parties (8 trustees and immediate family members of 3 trustees) during the year totaled £9,290. All these donations were received without conditions. ## **Remuneration paid to Trustees** None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC. ## **Expenses paid to Trustees** One trustee was reimbursed £916 for mileage costs and telephone / broadband charges incurred in discharging their duties. _Page 7_ ## **Reference and Administrative details** The Church is situated in Mill End Lane in Alrewas village, Staffordshire and is part of the Deanery of Lichfield, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The correspondence address is 20 Wyndham Wood Close, Fradley, Lichfield WS13 8UZ. Registered charity number 1132083. Our website address is www.alrewasallsaints.church PCC members who served from 1[st] January 2023 for all or part of the calendar year were **:** ## **Ex Officio Members** **The Incumbent** The Revd. John Allan (Chairman) (Until 30 September 2024) **Associate Minister** The Revd. Elizabeth Wall **Deanery Synod Reps** Ms. Helen Mullins (also Licensed Lay Reader) Mrs. Gilian Love **Churchwardens** Mr. Mark Emly (Lay Chair from 1 October 2024) Mrs. Jennifer Matthewman ## **Elected Members** Mrs. Elizabeth Cox (Lay Chair until 30 September 2024) Ms. Laura Jacks (PCC Secretary) Mr. Nicholas Kilford (PCC Treasurer) Dr. Jean Emly Mrs. Nicola Burns Mrs. Annette Gould Mr. Edward Gould Mrs Susan Winson (from 17 March 2024) ## **Names and addresses of advisers** **Bank** HSBC UK PLC, 49 Market Street, Lichfield WS13 6LA Lloyds Bank PLC, 120 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6JG **Investment** CCLA **Managers** PO Box 12892, Dunmow, Essex CM6 9DL **(Deposit Account Only)** **Independent Examiner** Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance Approved by the PCC on 27 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by: **M J Emly** **M J Emly N J Kilford** ………………………………. ………………………………. Mr. Mark Emly (Lay Chair) Mr Nicholas Kilford (PCC Treasurer) _Page 8_ **Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of Alrewas PCC** Registered charity number: 1132083 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 which are set out in the following pages. ## **Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees 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 the 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 material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or - the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 21[st] March 2025 Data Developments (UK) Ltd First Floor, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT **Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of Alrewas PCC** Registered charity number: 1132083 _Page 9_ ## **The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024** ## **Accounting Policies** The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. ## **Fixed Assets** Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10 (2) (a) & (c) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. ## **Description of Funds** **Unrestricted funds** are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees' annual report. **Restricted funds** comprise of two elements: - 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 each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. _Page 10_ ## **Alrewas PCC** ## **Receipts and Payments Account** ||**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted Endowment**
**Total**
**Prior year**
**funds**
**funds**
**funds**
**funds**
**funds**
**total funds**| |---|---| |**Receipts**
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
**Total receipts**
**Payments**
Raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
**Total payments**
**Excess of receipts over payments before**
**transfer**
**Transfers**
Gross transfers between funds – in
Gross transfers between funds – out
**Excess of receipts over payments before**
**other gains / losses**
**Net movement in funds**
**All assets at 01 January 2024**
**All assets at 31 December 2024**
**Represented by**
**Unrestricted**
General Fund
**Designated**
Charitable Donations
D Richards Legacy
FOODBANK
Fabric Fund B
IT Fund
Pastoral Training
Projector & Screen
Re-Ordering Project
**Restricted**
Bell Tower Fund
Defibrillator Maintenance
Fabric Fund A
Interior Decorating Scheme
Organ Restricted
Pilgrim Way Project - Heritage Lottery Fund
Roof Fund|£43,225
£28,224
£61,784
£0
£133,234
£66,323
£14,189
£0
£0
£0
£14,189
£17,618
£15,598
£966
£2,794
£0
£19,357
£14,572
£0
£755
£3,353
£0
£4,108
£1,557
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£3,184| ||**£73,011**
**£29,946**
**£67,931**
**£0**
**£170,888**
**£103,254**
£3,635
£0
£489
£0
£4,124
£2,797
£75,875
£34,216
£71,481
£0
£181,572
£72,910
£284
£0
£92
£0
£376
£1,717| ||**£79,795**
**£34,216**
**£72,061**
**£0**
**£186,072**
**£77,423**| ||**(£6,783)**
**(£4,270)**
**(£4,131)**
**£0**
**(£15,184)**
**£25,831**
£7,880
£7,499
£336
£0
£15,715
£21,084
(£431)
(£9,902)
(£5,382)
£0
(£15,715)
(£21,084)| ||**£666**
**(£6,673)**
**(£9,177)**
**£0**
**(£15,184)**
**£25,831**| ||**£666**
**(£6,673)**
**(£9,177)**
**£0**
**(£15,184)**
**£25,831**| ||**£12,688**
**£24,991**
**£52,703**
**£0**
**£90,382**
**£64,552**| ||**£13,353**
**£18,318**
**£43,526**
**£0**
**£75,198**
**£90,382**
£13,353
£0
£0
£0
£13,353
£12,688
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£6,222
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£1,133
£0
£0
£1,133
£757
£0
£17,186
£0
£0
£17,186
£18,012
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£1,453
£0
£1,453
£2,829
£0
£0
£279
£0
£279
£0
£0
£0
£40,093
£0
£40,093
£36,399
£0
£0
£1,208
£0
£1,208
£1,208
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£494
£0
£494
£12,268| _Page 11_ ## **Statement of assets and liabilities - 2024** ||**General Designated**
**Restricted Endowment**|**This year**
**Last year**| |---|---|---| |**Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand**
HSBC current account -
Lloyds Current account -
CCLA (CBF) deposit account -
Interior Decorating Scheme -
**Totals**
**Liabilities - Agency accounts**
Agency collections -
**Totals**
**Grand total**|£1,433
£0
£2,315
£0
£11,920
£1,501
£1,762
£0
£0
£16,817
£38,243
£0
£0
£0
£1,208
£0|£3,748
£12,963
£15,184
£16,583
£55,059
£59,952
£1,208
£1,208| ||**£13,353**
**£18,318**
**£43,526**
**£0**
£0
£0
£0
£0|**£75,198**
**£90,705**
£0
£323| ||**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**|**£0**
**£323**| ||**£13,353**
**£18,318**
**£43,526**
**£0**|**£75,198**
**£90,382 **| ## **Statement of assets and liabilities - 2023** ||**General Designated**
**Restricted Endowment**
**This year**
**Last year**| |---|---| |**Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand**
HSBC current account -
Lloyds Current account -
CCLA (CBF) deposit account -
Interior Decorating Scheme -
**Totals**
**Liabilities - Agency accounts**
Agency collections -
**Totals**
**Grand total**|3,283
125
9,555
0
12,963
4,275
9,405
6,854
324
0
16,583
16,675
0
18,012
41,939
0
59,952
42,395
0
0
1,208
0
1,208
1,208| ||**12,688**
**24,991**
**53,026**
**0**
**90,705**
**64,552**
0
0
323
0
323
0| ||**0**
**0**
**323**
**0**
**323**
**0**| ||**12,688**
**24,991**
**52,703**
**0**
**90,382**
**64,552**| ## **Fund movement by type - 2024** ||**Opening**
**Incoming**
**Outgoing**
**Transfers Gains/losses**
**Closing**| |---|---| |**Bell Tower - Bell Tower Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Bell Tower**
**Charitable - Charitable Donations**
Designated
**Sub-total for Charitable**
**Defib Fund - Defibrillator Mainte**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Defib Fund**
**FB - FOODBANK**
Designated
**Sub-total for FB**
**Fabric A - Fabric Fund A**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Fabric A**
**Fabric B - Fabric Fund B**
Designated
**Sub-total for Fabric B**
**IDS - Interior Decorating**
Restricted
**Sub-total for IDS**
**IT - IT Fund**
Designated
**Sub-total for IT**|£2,829
£227
£1,939
£336
£0
£1,453| ||**£2,829**
**£227**
**£1,939**
**£336**
**£0**
**£1,453**
£6,222
£0
£4,200
(£2,022)
£0
£0| ||**£6,222**
**£0**
**£4,200**
**(£2,022)**
**£0**
**£0**
£0
£279
£0
£0
£0
£279| ||**£0**
**£279**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£279**
£757
£7,473
£9,215
£2,117
£0
£1,133| ||**£757**
**£7,473**
**£9,215**
**£2,117**
**£0**
**£1,133**
£36,399
£5,028
£1,334
£0
£0
£40,093| ||**£36,399**
**£5,028**
**£1,334**
**£0**
**£0**
**£40,093**
£18,012
£22,472
£20,801
(£2,498)
£0
£17,186| ||**£18,012**
**£22,472**
**£20,801**
**(£2,498)**
**£0**
**£17,186**
£1,208
£0
£0
£0
£0
£1,208| ||**£1,208**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£1,208**
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0| ||**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**| _Page 12_ |**Roof Fund - Roof Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Roof Fund**
**Training - Pastoral Training**
Designated
**Sub-total for Training**
**General - General Fund**
Unrestricted
**Sub-total for General**
**Grand total**|£12,268
£62,397
£68,788
(£5,382)|£0
£494| |---|---|---| ||**£12,268**
**£62,397**
**£68,788**
**(£5,382)**
£0
£0
£0
£0|**£0**
**£494**
£0
£0| ||**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
**£0**
£12,688
£73,011
£79,795
£7,449|**£0**
**£0**
£0
£13,353| ||**£12,688**
**£73,011**
**£79,795**
**£7,449**|**£0**
**£13,353**| ||**£90,382 **
**£170,888**
**£186,072**
**£0**|**£0**
**£75,198**| ## **Fund movement by type - 2023** ||**Opening**
**Incoming**
**Outgoing**
**Transfers Gains/losses**
**Closing**| |---|---| |**Bell Tower - Bell Tower Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Bell Tower**
**Charitable - Charitable Donations**
Designated
**Sub-total for Charitable**
**FB - FOODBANK**
Designated
**Sub-total for FB**
**Fabric A - Fabric Fund A**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Fabric A**
**Fabric B - Fabric Fund B**
Designated
**Sub-total for Fabric B**
**IDS - Interior Decorating**
Restricted
**Sub-total for IDS**
**IT - IT Fund**
Designated
**Sub-total for IT**
**Roof Appeal - Nave Roof Appeal**
Restricted
**Sub-total for Roof Appeal**
**Training - Pastoral Training**
Designated
**Sub-total for Training**
**General - General Fund**
Unrestricted
**Sub-total for General**
**Grand total**|2,895
270
336
0
0
2,829| ||**2,895**
**270**
**336**
**0**
**0**
**2,829**
0
0
6,400
12,622
0
0| ||**0**
**0**
**6,400**
**12,622**
**0**
**6,222**
0
5,248
4,536
45
0
757| ||**0**
**5,248**
**4,536**
**45**
**0**
**757**
31,081
5,592
274
0
0
36,399| ||**31,081**
**5,592**
**274**
**0**
**0**
**36,399**
13,283
3,563
6,753
7,920
0
18,012| ||**13,283**
**3,563**
**6,753**
**7,920**
**0**
**18,012**
1,208
0
0
0
0
1,208| ||**1,208**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**1,208**
25
0
0
(25)
0
0| ||**25**
**0**
**0**
**(25)**
**0**
**0**
0
11,794
23
497
0
12,268| ||**0**
**11,794**
**23**
**497**
**0**
**12,268**
472
0
0
(472)
0
0| ||**472**
**0**
**0**
**(472)**
**0**
**0**
15,588
76,788
59,101
(20,587)
0
12,688| ||**15,588**
**76,788**
**59,101**
**(20,587)**
**0**
**12,688**| ||**64,552**
**103,254**
**77,423**
**0**
**0**
**90,382**| _Page 13_ ## **Analysis of Transfers between Funds 2024** - £7,880 transferred from Fabric Fund ‘B’ to General Fund reversing 50% of transfers made in 2022 and 2023 in lieu of withheld Common Fund contributions. See Note 1 below. - £5,382 transferred from Roof Fund to Fabric Fund ‘B’ reimbursing initial architects’ fees in relation to the Nave Roof project which were met from the fund in 2023 prior to the formal commencement of the Roof Fund appeal. - £2,022 transferred from the Charitable Donations Fund to the Foodbank Fund to facilitate easier identification of expenditure of funds allocated to Foodbank expenditure from the Charitable Donations Pot. - £336 transferred from General Fund to Belltower Fund representing reimbursement of an invoice from December 2023 which was applied incorrectly. - £95 reallocated from the General Fund to the Foodbank Fund. ## **Notes to the Financial Statements** **1.** Total Common Fund payments of £56,431 include £7,880 which was due from 2022 and 2023 but withheld and designated for use in other purposes. Agreement was reached with the Diocese during the year to pay 50% of the amount withheld in final settlement of the total amounts deemed by them as a shortfall (not recognised as such by the PCC as not legally enforceable). **2.** At 31 December 2024, successful claims to recover VAT incurred on costs relating to the Nave Roof repairs from the Listed Places of Worship scheme were in course. Funds totalling £10,669 were received during January 2025 and apportioned to the Fabric and Roof Funds in line with the underlying expenditures from each. _Page 14_ ## **Fund Description** ## **Fabric Fund ‘A’ (Restricted)** - Fund expenditure restricted to maintaining the fabric of the church building and the churchyard. ## **Fabric Fund ‘B’ (Designated)** - New fund established in 2020 designated to maintaining the fabric of the church building and the churchyard. ## **Nave Roof Appeal Fund (Restricted – Fund created 2023)** - The Nave roof needs to be replaced to prevent serious leaks from developing. An appeal was launched in August 2023 to raise a portion of the total coasts which currently are anticipated to be approximately £105,000. ## **Interior Decorating Scheme (Restricted)** - Savings scheme operated by Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance towards meeting internal redecoration costs of the vicarage. ## **Bell Tower Fund (Restricted)** - Fund expenditure restricted to maintaining bells and associated expenditure related to the bell tower. ## **Defibrillator Maintenance Fund (Restricted – Fund created 2024)** - During the year the PCC was asked to take custody of one of several defibrillator machines in the Village. Funds were given to the PCC towards the maintenance costs of the equipment. ## **Foodbank Fund (Designated – Fund created 2023** - The PCC aims to set aside a portion of its annual income into the General Fund to support local and international charities. One of the beneficiaries is the Lichfield Foodbank. During the year the PCC also designates money collected at certain key services, e.g. Harvest Thanksgiving, to purchase food for Lichfield Foodbank. ## **Charitable Donations Fund (Designated – Fund created 2023)** - The PCC aims to set aside a portion of its annual income received into the General Fund to support local and international charities. In 2024 insufficient surplus funds were available to facilitate this. ## **Pastoral Training (Designated – Fund closed 31 December 2023)** ## **IT Fund (Designated – Fund closed 31 December 2023)** _Page 15_ ## **Analysis of receipts and payments** |**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Endowment**
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**
**Donations and legacies**
Gift Aid - Bank
£20,710
£0
£0
£0
Gift Aid - Envelopes
£3,360
£2,221
£1,237
£0
FASA
£0
£0
£2,327
£0
FASA - Non-Gift Aid
£0
£0
£520
£0
Bellringers Donations
£0
£0
£0
£0
Other planned giving
£3,704
£0
£0
£0
Just Giving Receipts
£138
£600
£3,792
£0
Text Giving
£5
£0
£24
£0
Loose plate collections
£4,173
£1,896
£999
£0
Card Donations - GASDS Eligible
£100
£10
£90
£0
Regular gift days
£0
£0
£0
£0
Wall Safe
£0
£0
£0
£0
One-off Gift Aid gifts
£1,350
£255
£0
£0
Raise the Roof Gift Aid Donations
£0
£0
£9,455
£0
Donations appeals etc.
£1,029
£484
£1,900
£0
Raise The Roof Donations - Non-Gift
Aid
£0
£0
£30,049
£0
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
£8,656
£1,041
£3,841
£0
Legacies
£0
£21,000
£0
£0
Recurring grants
£0
£0
£0
£0
Non-recurring one-off grants
£0
£717
£7,551
£0
Other Income
£0
£0
£0
£0
Total
£43,225
£28,224
£61,784
£0
**Income from charitable activities**
Fees for weddings and funerals
£13,329
£0
£0
£0
Other charges at Weddings and
Funerals
£860
£0
£0
£0
Total
£14,189
£0
£0
£0
**Other trading activities**
Fund Raising Events
£15,598
£966
£0
£0
Raise the Roof Events Income
£0
£0
£2,794
£0
Total
£15,598
£966
£2,794
£0
**Investments**
Bank and building society interest
£0
£755
£3,353
£0
Rent from lands or buildings
£0
£0
£0
£0
Total
£0
£755
£3,353
£0
**Other income**
Insurance claims
£0
£0
£0
£0
Total
£0
£0
£0
£0|**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Endowment**|**Total**
**This year**
**Last year**
£20,710
£21,695
£6,818
£8,046
£2,327
£2,207
£520
£780
£0
£0
£3,704
£5,069
£4,530
£6,022
£28
£47
£7,068
£6,039
£200
£238
£0
£0
£0
£0
£1,605
£1,090
£9,455
£1,725
£3,413
£1,887
£30,049
£243
£13,538
£10,937
£21,000
£0
£0
£0
£8,268
£75
£0
£224| |---|---|---| ||£43,225
£28,224
£61,784
£0
£13,329
£0
£0
£0
£860
£0
£0
£0|£133,234
£66,323
£13,329
£16,402
£860
£1,216| ||£14,189
£0
£0
£0
£15,598
£966
£0
£0
£0
£0
£2,794
£0|£14,189
£17,618
£16,564
£14,572
£2,794
£0| ||£15,598
£966
£2,794
£0
£0
£755
£3,353
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0|£19,357
£14,572
£4,108
£1,557
£0
£0| ||£0
£755
£3,353
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0|£4,108
£1,557
£0
£3,184| ||£0
£0
£0
£0|£0
£3,184| |**INCOME TOTAL**|£73,011
£29,946
£67,931
£0|£170,888
£103,254| _Page 16_ ## **EXPENDITURE** |**Raising funds**
Costs of applying for grants
£0
£0
£0
£0
Costs of stewardship campaign
£0
£0
£0
£0
Events Expenses
£3,635
£0
£489
£0
Total
£3,635
£0
£489
£0
**Expenditure on charitable activities**
Giving to missionary societies
£0
£0
£0
£0
Community Pantry
£24
£0
£0
£0
Giving - relief and development
agencies
£0
£0
£0
£0
Home mission
£0
£0
£0
£0
Youth Ministry
£0
£0
£0
£0
Secular charities
£0
£13,415
£0
£0
Ministry Common Fund etc.
£56,431
£0
£0
£0
Working expenses of incumbent
£574
£0
£0
£0
Vicar's telephone & broadband
£342
£0
£0
£0
Education
£0
£0
£0
£0
Parish training and mission
£390
£0
£0
£0
Church running - insurance
£3,932
£0
£292
£0
Organ / piano tuning
£360
£0
£0
£0
Church maintenance
£1,977
£0
£0
£0
Cleaning
£2,496
£0
£0
£0
Upkeep of services
£2,121
£0
£0
£0
Upkeep of churchyard
£0
£1,020
£0
£0
Administration
£3,336
£0
£25
£0
Visiting speakers / locums
£0
£0
£0
£0
Church running - electric
£1,116
£0
£0
£0
Church running - gas
£2,504
£0
£0
£0
Church running - water
£131
£0
£0
£0
Governance costs examination/audit
fee
£140
£0
£0
£0
Church major repairs - structure
£0
£19,781
£69,224
£0
Church major repairs - installation
£0
£0
£1,939
£0
Church interior and exterior
decorating
£0
£0
£0
£0
Other PCC property upkeep
£0
£0
£0
£0
Total
£75,875
£34,216
£71,481
£0
**Other expenditure**
Other Gifts
£100
£0
£0
£0
Bank Charges
£184
£0
£0
£0
RtR Online Payment Charges
£0
£0
£92
£0
Pilgrim Trail HLF Expenses
£0
£0
£0
£0
Repayment of Grants
£0
£0
£0
£0
Total
£284
£0
£92
£0|£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£3,635
£0
£489
£0|£0
£0
£0
£0
£4,124
£2,797| |---|---|---| |||£4,124
£2,797
£0
£0
£24
£44
£0
£1,700
£0
£0
£0
£0
£13,415
£9,236
£56,431
£39,767
£574
£535
£342
£423
£0
£0
£390
£240
£4,224
£3,720
£360
£314
£1,977
£3,481
£2,496
£2,280
£2,121
£1,561
£1,020
£0
£3,361
£725
£0
£0
£1,116
£898
£2,504
£2,500
£131
£104
£140
£0
£89,006
£5,382
£1,939
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0| ||£75,875
£34,216
£71,481
£0
£100
£0
£0
£0
£184
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£92
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0|£181,572
£72,910
£100
£1,575
£184
£130
£92
£11
£0
£0
£0
£0| ||£284
£0
£92
£0|£376
£1,717| |**EXPENDITURE TOTAL**|£79,795
£34,216
£72,061
£0|£186,072
£77,423| |||| |**GRAND TOTAL**|(£6,783)
(£4,270)
(£4,131)
£0|(£15,184)
£25,831| _Page 17_