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← The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Justus, Rochester

2023-12-31-accounts

Charity Trust Number: 1132173

The Parochial Church Council of

St Justus Church Rochester

Annual Report and Accounts

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

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Parochial Church Council of St Justus, Rochester Annual Report for 2023

Aims and purposes

The Parochial Church Council of St Justus Church has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

This, the PCC has striven to continue to do despite losing, in the first few months of the year, a very able and active Curate and wonderfully capable Vicar of 10 years standing; quite brutal, upsetting and unsettling for the congregation.

The Revd Dr Helen Burn, through strategic planning of the highest order, left a church well able to withstand such a battering and St Justus continues to function effectively and cooperatively during the interregnum.

The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the church building.

Objectives and activities

St Justus Church exists to provide a Christian presence in the Dickens Estate and Warren Wood areas of Rochester. It works in cooperation with the other Anglican churches in the immediate area, St Matthew’s in Borstal, and St Margaret’s and St Peter’s in Rochester to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the locality.

The PCC considers that by making public worship available on a weekly basis it is contributing to the public benefit through offering people the opportunity for a life-changing encounter with the Risen Lord.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance ‘Public benefit: running a charity (PB2).

Achievements and Performance

St Justus continued with one morning service each week starting at 10.30am, with additional services taking place during the Easter and Christmas periods. Our curate Rev Adam Pyrke left St Justus in February and Rev Helen Burn left in May 2023, both take up new positions within the diocese. During interregnum we were supported regularly by the Rev Joel Love and Rev Belinda Beckhelling who presided over our communion services which took place twice a month on the first and third Sundays. Our licensed lay ministers leading services on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month.

In March our Discipleship lent course, ‘Unanswered Prayer II’ took place every week with an evening and daytime session. “Theology Unwrapped’ sessions took place via Zoom on a Sunday evening during the first quarter of the year.

During the interregnum, our Reader Sid Mennie, has been a valuable support and encouragement to the continued ministry of the church as a whole. He took the lead with liaising and preparing families when requests for baptism were received, maintained a connection with local schools within the parish organising visits to the church and also in person to a special needs class. Sid also ensured the continuation of services within our care homes and holy communion to housebound members of the church family.

Our LLMs Hayley and Chris continued to develop and exercise their ministries, both in their respective workplaces at Medway Hospital and in primary school, and also through church-based activities. Chris continued to lead our thriving Messy Church and Hayley overseeing the start of Wonderfull Zone a new group for children of secondary school age, which replaced Blend 45.

Foluke received the Bishop’s licence certification in July 2023 which validates her capacity to effectively minister, inspire, and guide others in their Christian walk. It symbolises a significant milestone in her calling and equips her with the necessary tools to make a lasting impact within our congregation and community.

The APCM was held in May in the church building.

Café Plus continued to run with a regular pattern of Bingo, Quiz, Karaoke and a social lunch together on the fourth Tuesday of the month, with both Café Plus and Wellbeing Café being designated as Warm Spaces. We partnered with Medway Voluntary Action in September to host the conclusion of a year long community listening project by Macmillan

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Cancer Care, and continue to work with our local surgeries in social prescribing. The Food Bank has continued to operate from the church building and has been a great support to individuals and families during the cost of living crisis. The Thursday afternoon Wellbeing Café continued to offer the twice monthly Health Walk and our Gardening Project which grew flowers this year for our summer event. We also partnered with Citizens Advice on their Medway Resilience Project with a representative attending our Café Plus session once a month to provide support and guidance to those within our local community.

In March we held a ‘Ladies Breakfast’ organised by Foluke to coincide with International Women’s Day.

Our summer event “Sustainival - a Celebration of Creation” took place in July and was attended by over 350 people. All proceeds went to the Wisdom Hospice to support the invaluable work they do within the community.

In August we ran ‘Wonder Zone 2’ for three mornings, inviting whole families to come and engage with stories and activities around Jesus' transformational power. The team included young people who were outstanding in their participation, and all sessions ran at full capacity. From that event we saw growth at Messy Church, All Age Worship and Tods. Tods started a second weekly session on a Thursday morning and with this becoming a very popular group a booking system was implemented via its Facebook page to ensure it runs safely with a maximum limit of 30 children. We continue to seek ways to support and encourage our families. Betwixtmas gave us a glimpse of what an intergenerational community can look like as it eats, serves and plays together. The setting up of a designated children’s area within the worship area has supported intergenerational and inclusive worship.

The Cluster continued to provide mutual support. Joint services were held on Ash Wednesday and Ascension Day and midweek courses now regularly have members from all three parishes. The monthly Dementia Service gained momentum and was regularly attended by groups from several local care homes as well as individuals.

The church continued to give money to worthy causes both at home and overseas. Organisations reflecting the five marks of mission benefitted from the funds thus distributed. Money continued to be given for our partner parish in Rofati, Tanzania, and for the work of the Mike Campbell Foundation in Zimbabwe. In addition, we supported the work of CAP, CMS, the Mother’s Union, Tear Fund, Fegans and the Trussell Trust. We also gave to the Princess Project and the Bible reading Fellowship.

During the year 13 children and 2 adults were baptised. The Church’s mission to the bereaved continued to be important with 12 funerals being conducted in the year. No weddings took place during in 2023, and there was one Banns of marriage being read during December. A Service of Remembrance was held in November with over 80 names being read out during the service.

Safeguarding

The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. In 2021 our Parish Safeguarding Officer Karen Byrne and the incumbent reviewed and updated the audit of our Safeguarding policies and processes. Safeguarding is now a standing item on every PCC Agenda. New volunteers were safely recruited with interviews and full DBS checks. All received Role Descriptions, and those eligible continued to attend training and to complete modules online. Updates to policies were put in place as guidance was received from the diocese and the national Church of England throughout the year.

The Pastoral Group continued to review their Safeguarding processes.

Online safeguarding policies continued to be closely adhered to.

Financial Review

The budget set for 2023, again meant we were unable to meet the full amount of parish share. Although donations via the online platform SumUp increased slightly, for which we are very grateful, voluntary giving was considerably lower than expected.

Hall hire revenue improved significantly, with new long-term hirers and private hirers returning following the church closure during covid, and is nearing pre lockdown levels. We will review our financial position, at year end, to consider whether funds will allow us to make an additional contribution, towards our parish share, to reduce the shortfall.

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The General Fund recorded a surplus (after transfers between funds) of £10,051 in the year, slightly less than in 2022. The main reason for the surplus is the increase in hall hire. We have also benefited from the warm summer and mild autumn, so we have been able to keep our energy costs for heating within the budget set.

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Reserves policy

The PCC aims to keep reserves equivalent to around six months expenditure, which is regarded as sufficient to meet all reasonably foreseeable requirements. At the year-end total reserves stood at £163,024. This includes a designated fund of £4,547 in the Mission Fund, £13,260 in the Church and Hall repairs account and £21,798 in restricted funds. The amount of reserves held at year end after deducting any restricted and designated funds is £123,419 which the PCC regards as satisfactory.

COVID-19

With the lifting of restrictions surrounding the reopening of the church the usage of the building has almost returned to pre covid levels. As well as the resumption of various church activities hall lettings have resumed.

The PCC are aware that covid has not gone away completely and ensures all reasonable steps are taken to maintain a safe environment for all users of the church.

At this time the PCC does not consider there to be any financial implications but will continue to monitor and assess the situation.

Structure, governance and management

The Parochial Church Council is a body corporate established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity.

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

The full PCC met 6 times in person meetings. The average attendance was 90%. The Mission and Outreach Group met 3 times during the year and reported to full PCC meetings.

The PCC operates through a number of committees, which meet when required between full meetings of the PCC:

Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council.

Hall & Fabric Committee

Attends to matters relating to the maintenance, upkeep and letting of the Church building and facilities.

Mission and Outreach Group

Makes recommendations to the PCC on allocation of the away-giving budget, and stimulates mission involvement in the life of the church. The merge in 2018 of the St Justus Reaching Out Group with the Mission and Action Group to form the Mission and Outreach Group, brought all mission and outreach plans into one place.

Finance Sub-committee

Makes recommendations to the PCC regarding the financial administration of the Church.

HR Sub-committee

Considers the implications for employment law and employee relations of proposals made by any of the other church committees.

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Administrative information

Incumbent:

Revd Dr Helen Burn, Till May 2023 The Vicarage, 1 Binnacle Road, Rochester. Kent. ME1 2XR

Address for correspondence:

St Justus Church, The Fairway, Rochester. Kent. ME1 2LT Tel: 01634 818353

Charity registration number: 1132173 registered in England and Wales

During the year, the following served as members of the PCC:

Incumbent: The Revd Dr Helen Burn Chair Till May 2023 Curate: Revd Adam Pyrke Curate Till February 2023 Wardens Wilf Fenton Lucy Wheatley Representatives on Andrew Coomber the Deanery Synod Wendy Swattridge Elected Members Jenny Blanshard Andrew Coomber Vice Chair Samantha Murphy Secretary/Administrator Karen Hollingdale Treasurer Till March 2023 Barry Ireland Treasurer From January 2023 Alec Hollingdale Sid Mennie Wendy Swattridge Phil Smith Jenni Dawson Barry Knight Karen Byrne Safeguarding Officer Pauline Wastell Bankers: Independent Examiner: National Westminster Bank plc S Robinson BA FCA FCIE DChA High Street, Kreston Reeves LLP Chatham Montague Place Kent. ME4 4BD Quayside Chatham Maritime Chatham Kent. ME4 4QU

Approved by the PCC on 28.04.2024 and signed on their behalf by Andrew Coomber (PCC Vice Chair).

AJCoomber

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Parochlal Church Councll of SL Justus, Rochester ststement of flnanclal octlvltles forlhe year gndlng 319¢ D¢¢?mber 2023 Unr8strka8d Funds Reslrictsd Fundy Total fund5 2023 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Inwme Actmlies for generabng funds lthxxnefrom investrnents Churth activthes Other incomlng resthJr¢e$ 61,943 15,222 2.913 3,210 12,841 74.784 15,222 2,913 3,210 76.764 14,922 604 3,415 4.035 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 83,671 12,841 96,512 99,740 RESOURCES EXPENDED Sumup Church 8rtiwlKs 20 n,124 62 77,1TJ 81,841 4,999 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENOED 72.144 4,999 77,143 81,9Q3 NET INCOM114G I OUTGOING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS 11.527 7,842 19.369 17,837 Gross Iransfws i￿leen fund5 MOVEMENT IPI FLINDS 11,527 7.842 19,369 17,837 RECONCIUAnoN OF FUNDS Totsl tund5 brought fcrfward 129.749 13,956 143,705 125,869 Totsl lunds canied forward 141.27 21,798 16 .074 143,705 Note

Parorhlal Chureh Counell of St. JustU5, Rochoster Balance Sheet as at 31st Decembèr 2023 Vnrestrided Funds R￿rictsd Funds Totsl funds 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS 8$ r8518t Tangib CURRENT ASSETS DBbtors prepayThent$ Cash al bank and in hand 11.904 129,672 12.658 151.470 135.211 21.798 asset8 141,576 21,798 163,374 147.869 LIABILMES A￿Unts falling due in ￿ year 4,164 NE[ CURRENT ASSETS 141,276 21,798 1fj3,074 143,705 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 141,27 21.798 163,074 143.T05 FUNDS G8nBf8lfvnd miss￿￿ Furkl Church and Hall CIA 5tethn Fund "Il Makes Sense. Prq"ecls fund P.Chdliah Find Bi5hDP'$ fund Archbishop's Fund Sequestr8bJn aGwunt FooYb8nk Kitchen Fund P.Brewerton Fund Tanzanon Link ¢afé+ fu￿1 IGrants & Bequestsl SoL8r PaDel$ Swnsered CNldrens FUNI 123,469 4.547 13.260 123.469 It3,419 4,547 4,847 13,260 11,483 2,107 Z107 1.129 1.129 1,000 2,107 1,129 1,0 559 947 366 554 225 559 947 554 225 1,112 2,1￿j 3.C60 2.878 5.671 2.230 163,074 143,705 511 225 1,112 2,376 1,760 2.190 3.[￿0 2.878 5,671 21,798 141,276 Approved by th8 Pwochlal Church Council oQg- dp_jpnd svJned on Ils behgwby.. ktrknrew Coomber IPCC V￿8 Chairl

Parochial Church Council of St Justus, Rochester

Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

1. Accounting policies

Basis of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in British Sterling and rounded to the nearest Pound.

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, and with the Regulations’ “true and fair view” provisions, together with FRS102 (2019) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP(FRS102)).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.

The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate, i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees makes this assessment in respect of a period of at least one year from the date of authorisation of the financial statements and have concluded that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Fund accounting

Restricted funds comprise revenue donations or grants for a specific PCC activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balances, interest on their pooled investment (if material) is apportioned to the individual funds on an opening balance basis.

Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the PCC’s general purposes.

Designated funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Project funds are designated for particular projects for administration purposes only. Designated funds remain unrestricted and the PCC may move any surplus to other general funds.

Incoming resources

Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognised when received, unless specifically agreed otherwise with the donor. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants are recognised when received. Interest is recognised when accrued by the payer. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Resources expended

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded if that award creates a constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share expected to be paid over is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.

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Fixed assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

Equipment used inside the church is depreciated on a straight line basis over five years. Individual items with a purchase price of less than £500 are written off on acquisition.

Expenditure on the noticeboards is written off as incurred, as these items are deemed to have no net realisable value.

Cash

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Creditors

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

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Parochial Church Council of St Justus, Rochester Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023

2 Analysis of Unrestricted funds

INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Planned giving:
Gift aid donations
OI7
Tax recoverable
Other
Collections at services
MN12
Donation for Sensory Room
Donations
Activities for generating funds
OI3
Hire of church hall
OI8
SumUp
OI10
Foodbank
Investment income
Bank interest
Church activities
OI4
PCC fees
CS7
Music &PA
CS1
Refreshments
OE1
Photocopier income
OE3
Postage
MN9/OR2
Children's and youth events
OR4
Outreach
CS3
Flowers
MN6
WLTDO
MN10
TODS
MN11
Craft Club
OR3
Lunch Club
OR5
Wellbeing & Café Plus
OR6
Café Plus 2
OR7
Christmas Tree Festival (CTF)
CS13
Social events
MN13
Tea Time Together/Messy Church
Other incoming resources
CS2,CS4
Energy Support Grant
CS10
Govt Furlough Leave Grant
OI9
Other income
Total incoming resources		 General
Mission
Church
&
Fund
Fund
Hall
C/A
47,617
12,965
704
404
253
61,943
0
0
13,187
2,035
0
15,222
0
0
2,562
351
2,562
0
351
1,133
429
416
0
0
0
470
50
0
622
0
0
0
0
48
0
42
3,210
0
0
383
383
0
0
83,320
0
351		 Total funds
2023
2022
£
£
47,617
50,630
12,965
13,589
0
0
704
4,027
404
0
253
1,590
61,943
69,836
13,187
12,921
2,035
2,001
0
0
15,222
14,922
2,913
604
2,913
604
1,133
1,855
429
0
416
309
0
0
0
0
0
0
470
301
50
262
0
0
622
242
0
0
0
440
0
0
0
0
48
0
0
0
42
6
3,210
3,415
2,985
0
383
1,050
383
4,035
83,671
92,812

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Parochial Church Council of St Justus, Rochester Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 (continued)

2 Analysis of Unrestricted funds (continued)

Note
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Fund-raising trading costs
SumUp
Church activities
Charitable giving:
OR1
Overseas mission societies
OR1
Overseas relief agencies
Home mission and Church
OR1
societies
OR1
Secular charities
OR1
Awaygiving Cheques written
back
Ministry:
MN2
Parish Offer
MN4/MN5
Clergy expenses
MN3
Vicarage
Church running costs:
CS2
Electricity
CS4
Gas
CS11
Water
CS5
Insurance
CS6
Maintenance
CS10
Salaries
Service costs:
CS3
Flowers
CS1
Refreshments
CS12
Communion wine
CS7
Music and PA
Verger Fees
CS9
Speakers
Other church costs:
MN8
Training
MN1
Counselling
MN9
Youth work
MN6
WLTDO
MN10
TODS
MN13
Messy Church
OR3
Lunch Club
OR5
Café Plus
OR6
Café Plus 2
OR7
CTF
OR2
Holiday Club
OE6
Capital items
CS13
Social events
MN7
Readers allowances
OI10
Foodbank
OR4
Outreach
OE7
Sundries
MN12
Sensory room		 General
Mission
Church
&
Fund
Fund
Hall C/A
20
0
20
0
0
0
2,300
1,400
600
0
35,000
944
2,070
3,176
5,004
881
1,857
3,116
0
11,067
167
300
77
303
889
0
11
0
179
0
310
0
0
0
0
48
77
0
0
0
0
311
663
25		 Total funds
2023
2022
£
£
20
62
20
62
0
0
2,300
1,800
1,400
1,400
600
800
0
0
35,000
44,000
944
1,744
2,070
2,821
3,176
2,269
5,004
3,860
881
396
1,857
1,826
3,116
5,423
11,067
5,940
467
289
77
367
303
90
889
1,268
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
179
251
0
0
310
45
0
0
0
400
0
0
0
0
48
0
77
25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
311
428
663
986
25
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MN11
Craft Club
CS14
Cluster expenses
Administration costs:
OE2
Church office
OE3
Postage
OE4/OE1
Stationery and photocopier
OE5
Telephone and fax
OE8
Bank charges
OE11
iKnow
Total resources expended
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
10		 0
0
6
10
119
562
418
234
71,824
300
0
71,844
300
0
-1,426
0
1,426		 0
0
0
0
6
28
10
16
119
620
562
652
418
403
234
137
72,124
78,320
72,144
78,382
0
0

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Parochial Church Council of St Justus, Rochester Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 (continued)

2023

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Staff costs
Salaries
Social security costs		 2023
2022
£
£
11,067
5,940
0
0
11,067
5,940

Related party transactions

A total of £19,315 donations were made by PCC members or

their immediate families, the PCC did not enter into any other related party transactions in the current or prior year.

members or
their immediate families, the PCC did not
into any other
related party transactions in the current
or prior year.		 enter
2023 2022
£ £
During the year, no Trustees received
any remuneration nil nil
or other benefits.
During the year, no Trustees expenses
have been nil nil
incurred.

Fixed assets

Cost:
At 31st January 2023
Additions
At 31st December 2023
Depreciation:
At 31st January 2023
Charge for the year
At 31st December 2023
Net book value at 31st December
2023
Net book value at 31st December
2022		 Church
Total
equipment
£
£
9,420
9,420
0
0
9,420
9,420
9,420
9,420
0
0
9,420
9,420
0
0
0
0

Depreciation is chargeable at 20% on the laptop computer, data

projector, keyboard and speakers, and monitor reflecting the PCC's

expectation of their useful lives.

Debtors and prepayments

General fund
Income tax recoverable
Credit on Parish share		 2023
2022
£
£
11,904
12,65
8
0
11,904
12,65
8

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Parochial Church Council of St Justus, Rochester Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 (continued)

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1 Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds:
General fund
Mission Fund
Church and Hall C/A
Total
Restricted funds:
Stephen fund
"It Makes Sense" projects
Bishops Fund
P.Chelliah Fund
Archbishop's Fund
Sequestration account
Foodbank
Tanzanian Link
P.Brewerton Fund
Kitchen Fund
Café+ Fund [Grants & Bequests]
Solar Panels
Sponsored Children's Fund
Total
Total funds		 Balance at
Incoming
Resource
s
Transfer
s
Balance
at
01.01.23
resource
s
expended
31.12.2
3
£
£
£
£
£
as restated
113,419
83,320
71,844
-1,426
123,469
4,847
0
300
4,547
11,483
351
0
1,426
13,260
129,749
83,671
72,144
0
141,276
2,107
0
0
0
2,107
1,129
0
0
0
1,129
559
0
0
0
559
1,000
0
0
0
1,000
947
0
0
0
947
0
366
0
0
366
511
60
17
0
554
2,376
47
233
0
2,190
1,112
0
0
0
1,112
225
0
0
0
225
1,760
1,723
423
0
3,060
0
6,268
3,390
0
2,878
2,230
4,377
936
0
5,671
13,956
12,841
4,999
0
21,798
143,705
96,512
77,143
0
163,074

General fund This fund an unrestricted fund and is used for the day-to-day activities of St Justus Church.

Mission Fund This is a designated fund set up in 2013 to support local mission initiatives undertaken by the Life Groups and other bodies within the Church.

Church & Hall C/A

Stephen fund

"It Makes Sense"

Bishop's Fund

Archbishops' Fund

Sequestration account

Kitchen Fund

An unrestricted fund which is used for major items of expenditure relating to the maintenance of the Church, its furniture and fittings.

This fund is used to provide financial assistance to members of the Church fellowship who are suffering financial hardship.

This was set up to fund projects of a capital nature as set out by the PCC, namely the Sensory Room, a computer and data projector, improvements to the sound system, a new electronic keyboard, Worship area lighting & Foyer revamp This is a grant from the Bishop's Fund for the production of a leaflet in connection with the 55th anniversary of the formation of the Parish.Grant received in 2009; part spent in 2010.

This is a grant from the Archbishop's Fund to fund a variety of work within the Church.

To hold the DBF income for the benefit of the next incumbent and can be used to offset against any visiting speakers expenditure that has been paid during the vacancy

Money given in a bequest by the late Peggy Brewerton for various church items including a TV screen in the foyer and other items identified by the PCC. Money given by the congregation for the renewal of / or purchase of kitchen equipment

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Tanzanian Link St Justus Church is linked with the parish of Rofati in the Makarongo deanery of the diocese of Kondoa, Tanzania. Foodbank Monies given for the establishment and running of the Foodbank at St Justus Church. Café+Fund Grants received from the Kent Community Foundation to fund initial start-up costs, [Grants & bequests] running and maintenance costs for the cafes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays to tackle isolation and promote wellbeing in the community.Also Bequests received to support Café + initiatives. Tods Fund [Grants] Grants received from the Medway Parenting Support Fund and Cost of Living Uplift Fund to be used for the conditions agreed in our application form and to support Medway residents. Patrick Chelliah Money given in a bequest by the late Patrick Chelliah for church items agreed by Mrs G Chelliah and the PCC Holiday Club Charity Monies collected during the annual holiday club that are paid out to a charity nominated to receive them. Solar Panels An initiative by the vicar's of St.Justus Rochester and Christ Church Luton to collect monies for Solar Panels at both churchs Under The Banner Charge Of The Light Brigade Sponsored Children's A fund for 5 sponsored overseas children where we aim to support them throughout Fund their school careers. The opening position of this fund was previously recorded within liabilities, and has been re-allocated to funds at 1.1.23, with the opening position re-stated as appropriate.

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Parochial Church Council of St Justus, Rochester Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 (continued)

1 2 Analysis of charitable funds (prior year)

Unrestricted
funds:
General fund
Mission Fund
Church and Hall
C/A
Total
Restricted funds:
Stephen fund
"It Makes Sense" projects
Bishops Fund
P.Chelliah Fund
Archbishop's Fund
Holiday Club
charity
Foodbank
Tanzanian Link
P.Brewerton Fund
Kitchen Fund
Café+ Fund [Grants &
Bequests]
Tods Fund
[Grants]
Sponsored Children's Fund
Total
Total funds		 Balance at
Incoming
Resource
s
Transfer
s
Balanc
e at
01.01.22
resource
s
expended
31.12.2
2
£
£
£
£
£
100,075
92,757
78,382
-1,030
113,41
9
4,847
0
0
4,847
10,398
55
0
1,030
11,483
115,320
92,812
78,382
0
129,74
9
2,322
495
710
0
2,107
1,107
2,405
2,383
0
1,129
559
0
0
0
559
1,000
0
0
0
1,000
947
0
0
0
947
0
0
0
0
0
625
20
134
0
511
2,350
26
0
0
2,376
1,112
0
0
0
1,112
225
0
0
0
225
302
1,752
294
0
1,760
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,230
0
0
2,230
10,549
6,928
3,521
0
13,956
125,869
99,740
81,903
0
143,70
5

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Kitchen Fund Money given by the congregation for the renewal of / or purchase of kitchen
equipment
Tanzanian Link St Justus Church is linked with the parish of Rofati in the Makarongo
deanery of the diocese of Kondoa, Tanzania.
Foodbank Monies given for the establishment and running of the Foodbank at St Justus
Church.
Café+Fund Grants received from the Kent Community Foundation to fund initial start-up costs,
[Grants &
bequests] running and maintenance costs for the cafes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays
to tackle isolation and promote wellbeing in the community.Also Bequests
received to support Café + initiatives.
TODs Fund
[Grants] Grants received to be used for the purposes agreed by the provider
Patrick Chelliah Money given in a bequest by the late Patrick Chelliah for church items
agreed by Mrs G Chelliah and the PCC
Holiday Club
Charity Monies collected during the annual holiday club that are paid out to a
Charity nominated to receive them.

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