AsCen)nchurlh THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIA5ficAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS. DIOCESE OF CHICHE&fER REGISTERED CHARtrY NO: 1132273 ANNUAL REPORT ANO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2023
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS. DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CONTENTS Reference and Administrative Detslls .. Annual Report.......................................................................................... Statement of Flnancial Aetivwties ISOFA).............................................................................. 12 Balance 5heet..................... 13 Notes.. Accounting Policies................................. Notes.. Accounting Policies IContinued)............................................................................- Notes.. Analysis of Income................. ..............................................,... .14 .15 16 Notes.. Analy515 of Expenditure............................................................................................ 17 Notes.. Staff Costs. Tanglble Fixed Assets, Investment Property, Debtots......................18 Notes: Investments, Creditors, Analysls of Net Assets by Fund........................................... 19 Notes: Statement of Funds, Associated Trusts.. Independent Examiner's Report......... ................................................................................ 22 .20
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Reference and AdmInIstrave Detsils Charlty Name: The Parochial Church Counal of The Ecde51astiol Parish of Patcham All Salnts, Diocese of Chichester Worklng Names.. All Salnts Patcham PCC The Parish of Patcham (All SaintsP All Saints Patcham Charity Number: 1132273 Prlndpal Address: All Saints Church Offe Church Hill Brighton BNI 8YE Trustees: The Rev'd Caz Dunk The Re¢d Jonathan Harley lfrom 10 Jan to 27 Aug 20231 The Re¢d Tom Holbird (from 10 Jan 20231 The Wd Mark Rodger (from 29 Jan 2024) Mrs Llnda Baker Mrs Li5a-Marie Coomber (from 23 Aprll 2023) Mrs Carole Copelin Ms Elizabeth Dwar Mrs Susan England Mrs Tanya Gambardella Mr 8ob Hill Mrs Kim Hill Mrs Bèvèrley McArdle Mr Roger Newman Mr Derrk Nunn (to 23 Jan 20231 Mrs OINe Ridge Mrs Jody Sharp Miss Sharon Springham {to 23 April 2023) Mis5 Carol1r Thomas Mr Matthew Willetts
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 PCC Chalr The Rev'd Caz Dunk Ifrom 4 Jan 2022 to 10 Jan 20231 The Re¢d Jonathan Harley (from 10 Jan to 27 Aug 20231 The Rerfd Tom Holbird (from 27 Aug 2023 to 23 Feb 20241 The Rerfd Mark Rodger (from 23 Feb 20241 PCC Secretsry Mis5 Sharon Sprfngham (to 23 April 20231 Ms Lauren Sheath (from 23 April 2023) PCC TreaSur Mr Derrick Nunn Ito 23 Jan 2023) Mrs Jody Sharp (from 23 Jan 20231 Principal Bankers Santander UK Lttl BBAM 8ridte Road Bootle Mersetrslde L304GB Independent Examiner Austin Harrity aarke Goodhand Smlth 12A MarftK)rDu8h Place Brighton BNI IWN Inspectlng Architert (AIISolnts Church) Mr John Bailey Thomas Ford & Pdrtner5 177 Kirkdale. London SE26 41IH
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2023 The Trustees present thelr Annual Report and the HNndal Ststements lor the year ended 31 December 2023 The primary objectlve of Patcham All Saints PCC is the promotK)n of the Gospel of our Lord Je5US Christ according to the doctrines and prdctices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibilty of co-operating with the dergy in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole m15slon of the Church* pastoral, evangelistic. sodal. and ecumeniol. When plannlng our activities for the year, the dergy and the PCC have consldered the Charlty Commlssion's guidance on public benefit and. in partlLular. the 5peckfic guidance on charities for the advanment of religion. The objectlves of the PCC In cooperation with the cleryi are:_ to promote Saints and The Ascension as places of prayer. worship and Christlar) Fellowship to proclalm the Gospel throu8h preachin& teaching and building relation5hlp5 • to provide pastordl and spiritual Ca to regular members and to the wider parfsh. without cost to the individuals concemed to make activities aydilable to residents in the Parish • to make the Church, Church Centre. Church Bam and rooms at the AsnsIOn available for Use by local groups and indiYiduaLs • to support agenaes seeking to allevlate poverty and promote the Gospel both localty and abroad 2023 si8nalled the beginnlng of an apostolic partnefship vMth St Peter 5 Brighton under the Diocese of Chichesterfs Strategic Development Fundlng ProjecL The Rerfd Jon Harley joined us as Curdte, and began hls mlnlstry at 1 Saints. in January 2023 under the leadetship of the Re¢d Tom Holbird IPriest-in-Charge St Matthias and All Saints, Palchaml. However. Jon left All Saints, in Au8USt 2023 having declded not to continue In ministry. We began 3 process of recnjitment for a new Associate Vicar to lead the Parish, and the Rev'd Mark Rodger was appointed to start hi5 ministry with us in January 2024. In January 2023. we also welcomed Lauren Sheath to our Staff, fijlfilling the dual role of OperatlOn5 Manager arid Kids Pastor. It has been a joy to welcome those from other churches who have committed to supportlng our ministry. The decision to host two Carols by Candlelight services resulted in a very positive growth in attendance. and our Toddler Carol servi was a hit with families from across Brighton and beyond. Our house groups have grown in sile during the year and our children's work has expanded. Alpha was re-lntroduced in September with many blessi[¥ and it is Intended to continue running this course throughout 2024.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS. DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Our thanks go to all who 5UPPOrted serv15 In the Parish this year. including Parish Reader Mrs Kim HIII, ALM Beverley McArdle, Retyd Rich Merrick. Wd Kate Middleton. Revd David Garratt. The Rev'd Canon Dr David Stone & Rev'd James Roe. loces o dchri tian Ilo All Saints, and Ascension provided both weekly worshlp and one-off special events throughout 2023. It has been great to welcome new people and families to our Surtday services, as well as see our Worshlp Team grow at All Saints. Both churthes are equipped with modern heating lightlng and audio-visual systems, With volunteers providing a warm weltome & refreshments. A webslte ha5 been maintalned for both churches to give infomiation to the general public al>out the facilities we offer and times of Ser15. including links to our tslks online. As part of our new partnership with St Peter's Brighton, we hosted a night of worship & prayer, with attendees ioining us from churches acr05S the city. and fegularly have the church open and available for individuals to visit for private prayer. To enable worship to take place in both churches as much as possible, WÈ continued to share resources which included sharing preachinglteachin8 themes. using both live and recorded sermons. These were also uploaded to the webslte and appreoated by those unable to attend In person. Our midweek Communion servi continued to meet monthty, and was a highllght for manyi in particular in Februaryi when it fell on Ash Wednesdav. In September. we launched an Alpha course gNing guests a chance to èsk questlons and explore the Christian faith in a fun, no-pressure environment. The nlne evening course had a team of seven and welcomed four guests. There wa5 a real sense of community within thè group, and at least two guest5 found a new faith in Jesu51 It's been t7n honour to leadAlphu cndone of the best things fve done In o lon9 time.- Group Host "Great experience. lovedit" Guest "Ifeelos though I'm on olourney, deve1op1ngundetQn#ng t7ndfinding o sense of belonging" Guest Parlsh Zoom Prayer continued to be a feature in 2023, meetlng on Mondays at 8.30am and 7.30pm to read the Scriptures and pray for the community. local and global issues and personal needs, Wlth an opportunity to share words of encour3gement and answers to prayers and, in a year of change and decision, seeking Gods leading for the life and mission of the church. A partklpant commented: womingZoom Pnryer Is o lovely. open. intimote undjoyfvloct05ion° We also began a monthly In-pewn Prdyer Gatherin& focussing on irtercession for our Church, the city, and beyond. Beginning worship. it is an hour of interactive and ueative prayer, often hosted by a member of the congregation. The month of December wa5 busy, Wh multiple Christmas services and events whlch were advertised throu8hout the Parish, sharing the Gospel message of Chri5tma5. We decided to host two Caro15 by Candlelight services in order to welcome more guests, and were pleased to welcome over
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 double the amount of people as 2022. We were also pleased to welcome resldents from Maycroft Manor Nurslng Home who were able to join us for the first time thls year. The traditional mulled wlne and mince pies were served In between the two seivice5 outside the church. whlch worked well. New to the All Salnts. calendar vrd5 Toddler Carols, almed at familie5 Wth under Fives. It was amazlng to have over eighty adults and sixty children Soln us for an interactNe se with sIngIr activities, storytelling and refreshments, all hosted by a Iruly inter8enerational team. On Christmas Eve, the ever-popular Christinglè servKe welcomed families from across the Parish, and the Midnlght Service was a wonderful chance for refiection. Quiet Space, held monthlyi enabled partidpants to reflect and contemplate on what God may be saying either individually or colleCtety. It ha5 been so exciting to see God addin8 to the number in Junior Church during the year and to see friendshlps grow among families. We are so grateful to the commltted, and growing, team who teach and encourage the children in their fatth each week. In 2023. the children explored G( & Science Iseeing God's awesomeness in creatlon) and the Armour of God. They were a150 inspired by hearing storles of Chrlstlan henjes such as C.S Lewis and HarrietTubman. When asked what their Junior Church highlights were. we received the followlng comments from the hlldren- .1 like pm'n9 to Go -Myfvvourrte port of churth is singing songs in church every weev I Ilke when we make cr¢ifts with biscuits- Toddler church started in January 2023 with 3 regular children. By December the number of regulars rose to 5. Each week the children play, have a Bible story. song and prayer. The parents appreciated belng able to engage with the service without worrylng about thelr child, and the children enjDyed themselves whilst starting to learn abo Christ. It has also been an important point of contact with visitors who bring thelr children. Parents commented: "I could artualty listen to and ubsorb the servic "l uttuully plcked up a Blble. heard the readlngs ond the 5emon. I don't think I have engaged IIP a Service like this since belore Cowd" Yhe childrèn enjoy formlng friendships hoving fvn und joining in with the Bible story and artion We continued to build links with local primary sthools In our Parish. Both Patcham Infant5 and Junlor Schools h05ted thelr Chrirtmas Carol $CeS at Afi Saints. with over thrÈe hundred invited family and friends attending. Our Kids Pastor was also invited to speak and share the message of Christmas. Three Year I classes from Patcham Infants vistted All Saints to leam ai)out the Church, its worship, communlty and actiwties for their currFculurn studies, and we were able to provide an Interactlve session with ninety children. 1 just wanted to soy a huge thonkyou to y(Jufvrorganising ourvisit to the church yesterdoy. My team hove ollsoid howbrilliantit was and I know the chIldn hud a great time ond leamt ts lot." Patcham Infants Year l Teacher Yhrjnk you so much for oll your support and moking us fvel 50 wekome ot the church. We huve ollsaid how lovelyit has been." Patcham Juniors Teacher
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS. DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Rev'd Caz Dunk vrds also invited to vistt Westdene Primary School to share the Christmas message at an assembly, and some classes. Over the summer, the church raised over £13fKJ to gSve to Carden Primary School, who were imparted by an ar50n attack. -Carden PTA is unbelievobly gmtefvl fvr your incredible 5UPPOrt and generosity. Your donations will help us to support the school tsfter thefire. enabling teachers Iv continue to provide excellent qualityeducotion to ourchildren." Emma, Chair of PTA oml and 5 Iritual cure to re ult7r mem andth ns cost to the A small group continued to meet to prdy and review the care we prowded to church members. Telephone contacts continued throughout the year and Communion vistts were offered by a small team to those who were housebound or had moved to nursin8 homes. The Parish Thanksgiving and Remembran SerCe was held in mid-November at All Saints, offering an occasion for bereaved famlly and friends to member their loved ones in a more reflective service arbd the opportunity to light a candle in their memory. The servlce was offered to the wlder community and by personal invitsth)n to the fami of those for whom fijnerals have bèen conducted In the past. This seNce was muth appreaated by those attending. The newslette were made available In church and emailed to members of the Conggation. Newsletters were also sent to those who were unable to attend church. Brighton and Hove Ctty Mission's IBHCMI Care Home Team under the leadershlp of Bev McArdle cununued to stay connected with Maycroft Manor. resulting in a nvmber of onsite vlsits and services during 2023. Our partnership vmth BHCM as a Parish a150 inspired some ChUh members to volunteer to be part of the team. "dentsin the Poris The Friend f All Sain planned events aimed at helping the communlty be more Bware of the Church, and 2023 was busier than ever. They hosted a hugely successful QUSZ Nlght. as well as an Easter Basket-making Vrkshop in the Church Barn. with the support of Sally Batey, a member of our tongregation and a skllled plants-woman who vrds happy to show peop how to prepare a spring flowering tub. The Spring plant Sale in May was another brilliant success, firstly bècause so many people joined us from the wider community. many Df whom asked rf it would be an annual event. In addition to this, The Frlends were dellghted to have received 50 many donations of plants to sell from members ofthe congregation and from local people, many of whom we had not met ithre. Thomasin Trezlse returned to gi¥e another concert perfomiance in Julyi which was enjoyed by all who attended. Thomasin sang a range of music from opera arias to song5 from the muslcats. Opening the church for the annual Herltage Open Days on the 16th and 17th September proved very popular and was an opportunity for both local people and visitors to see the church, leam more about the history and enjoy refreshments in the Churth Lounge. It is always a very positive and enjoyable experlence when members of the congregation come together.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Frlend5 held an Open Arts and Crafts mornlng again on 2nd Oecember 2023. More crafter5 booked this year, as well as artists and therefore a lot more affordable items were avallable. This was an ideal opportunity to meet people in the local communlty. A soup lunch was offered this yèar In addition to the mulled wine, soft drink5 and Min pie5. This proved very popular with those who came along. An evening of sea shantie5 With the Wellington Wailer5 booked foroctober had to be p05twJned until january 2024. The event was fully booked, and guests waited in antiapation forthe new date. In addition to events, commbttee Membe of The Friends met Anthony Meadows. a local antique furniture restorer and Pdtcham residen¢ to examine the churth chest. Anthony kindly offered to restore it free of charge, and Friends will only need to pay for replacement materials. We are very thankful for Anthony's willingness and expertise. We are thankful that Michael Kalkbrenner, a Friend of All Salnts and graphic designer. has knndly used his e¥pert15e to design our posters and flyers. Ba LL£toddler group met everyThursday in term time in the Bam wlth 6 regular volunteers, welcoming 20 frdmilies per week. Each week the children enjoyed playin& headng a story and singing songs. induding songs about God. The parents. grandPats and (3rer5 enjoyed engaging with thelr chlldren as well as having a hot drink and a blscuit and a ehat with others in a similar STtuation and with the volunteers. Thls year we were also able to offer activities for okler siblings on the day5 when schools were closed due to teacher strlkes, whid) was massively appreaated by the parents who attended. Making and launching bottle rockets from the green outside went down very well with all I In July, we had two chlldren 'graduate' from Barnacles to start sthool and we gave each one 3 Jesu5 5torylJook Bible. We had a number of new babie5 bom into the 8roup as wèll as a number of young babies slarting to come regularty. A number of Barnades families had their children baptised. and one family stsrted attending Church on a Sunday regular*. We asked the famllie5 to gbve us feedback They described Bamades as 'welcomlng. Inclusive, and discrèetly orEanised' They said You feel you are valued. especially when you celebrate eath child's birthday., They commented 'Becau5e cost is low it helps to be more accessible when we are all faced with financial constraints. Ir was another fun year at DnyJots seeing our regular children growtng in cunfldence and engaging so well with one another and the acti¥itie5. It was also lovely to see the 'mums' supporting one another and making firni friendships. During the year we welcomed three new babies, some new regulaT5 and occasional wsits from grand-parents and dads. Chrlstmas Tots was a highlight. wlth Christmas craft and songs, and a visit from our spedal'bearded, guest with hi5 sack of giftsi It's heartwarming to know how appreciative our regulars are. and what a difference Tots makes to thelr weeK and so encouragin8 to keep connection wth some'past, mums who pop In for a chat and coffee. "Me und myson abs(JJutefy love comlng" e lookfvrword to it every week...couldn't be mode tofeel rnore welcome" "My duughter (9 mths) obsolutely loves thesinging and story time" "Jasperloves Tlny Tots.. he colls it singing pluygroup.. ° "The ladie5 who run the group oreamozin It's ourf(7VOUrite playgroup"
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECE141BER 2023 The Lunch Club at ASnsIOn operated monthly throughout the year. Many thanks to our local butcher, Trevor. who continued to prode a discount Dn our orders. Our overall numbers attending the monthly meal increased during the year to over thirty attendees. Our special Christmas elebration meal continued to be the highlight of the year. °Marpy thonksfvrall your kindne55 in 2023" °A big thankyoufvr allyour hard work this yet7r- Yhonk youfor the super lunches ondcompany- The coronation of King Chades111 in May 2023 provided an opportunity for us to throw a party. We welcomed our neighbours who live around All Saints.. wr(h homemade cakes and hot drinks on offer. as well as Eames, crafts and fa painting for children, we made lots of new connections with people In our area, particularly those who live in the row of cottages on Church Hill. ovo At All Saints., regular hlrers, chlldrens birthday parties and groups such a5 Barnacles, Brownies, Rainbows and Good News for Éveryone continued io hire space. Our ha115 were a150 used by frdmllies and friends following funerals. thanksgiving servlces. bapt15m5 and other life events. Ass1o. In addltlon to our loyal and regular hirers, it was a pleasure to welcome more U3A actrvity groups. We always valued the close relationship we have had with the Westdene community. Owing to some Structural building issues which emerged at the Bam ear in December, we were able to offer many of their regular customers refuge until the building was safe to use again. Overdll. our revenue increased during 2023. Su ortln kin to ulleviote romote the Gos el I 11 andu rood Church Members contlnued to be Involved in BHCM Foodbank helping to collect food and delNer parce15 to those in need. There were drop-off points for donatlons in both churches and our congregations continued to be very generous. Both churches contlnued to SUPPOrt a variety of outreach projects through mission agencies in the UK and overseas. CMS (Church Mission Soclety). Tearfund. Release Intemational, Hope Home lan orphanage In Tanzanial, and Blshop Bismark in South Sudan. Local Brighton aEencies that we supported financially were: Off the Fence {worklng with homeless. vulnerable women and children and educatlonl Brighton and Hove City Mission IprovidinE a food banL schools work and outreach into rest homes) The Gathering Place (Foodbank in HollinEbury} Other supported UK organlsations were: Good News for Everyone {fomierly Gideon51 Bible Society CPAS lour patrons) In addition to our flnancial giving to The Gathering Place, we provided 100 'Bags of Love,, filled with Christmas food and treats, for distribution to those in need with Hollin8bury.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is a charity reElstered wth the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its goveming document is the Parochial Church Councils (Power5} Measure 1956. Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex-officio members Ithe incumbent. assistant cler8y, lay readers, churchwarden51, members of the Deanery, Dlocesan or General S0d$ and member5 of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church meeting IAPCMI. Parish Members are warmly encourage(I to stsnd for electlon to the PCC to give a balance of gender. skills. and experience where posslble. Official Membership of the Church is gNen by the Electoral Roll although all are invited to join our services and activitie5. The Electordl Roll figures at the end of 2023 were 144 members. The full PCC met eight times duringtheyear injanuary. March, April. May,June, July. September and November. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI w35 held in April. The PCC delegates day-to-day fabrfc Issues to the Fabric Commtttee who are authorlsed to spend within agreed budgets and single item expenditure limit5. The Fabric Committee ensured gUlar malntenance needs were met and advised on potential problems. It also researched and advised on suppliers and letting contracts. The PCC Treasurer role became vacant in January 2023 followlng the resignation of the Treasurer and jody sharp. Churchwarden. covered the post until the next APCM. and was then voted In to continue in the role. The PCC rewewed the Safeguarding Policy. This was done in November and updated to include lètest guidelines from the Diocese. The PCC also complied with section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Dlscipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due reeard to House Df Bishops. guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). PCC members have been circulated with the Parish Safeguarding Handbook. A5 15 required, both church websites have a link to safeguardlng on their front pages. The Health and Safety policies for both churthes were updated as necessary during the year. The full accounts and notes are Set out in the attached pages 12 to 21, Unrestricted Income for 2023 vras £149.098 compared to £149,788 in the prior year, a decrease of £690. Unrestricted legacy income, grant income. planned giving and tsx recovered were down compared to last year. Thls is mostly offset by increases in one-off donatlon5. 5h collertions, hall letting5 income. rent. and income from actiwties. Unrestrlcted expendlture for 2023 was £121,304 compared to £160,266 in the prior year. This drop in unrestricted expenditure of £39,1 was mostly due to a decrease in our parish contribution of £58,(NJ) and clerEY Costs of £2,IXJO offset by increases in ministry costs, church running costs, chureh Services and worship costs. major building repair costs and governance costs totslling around £1s.(xJo. io
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Ststement of Financial Actiwties Ilncome and Expenditure account) showed that we ended the year with a surplus of £27,794 Iprlor year deficit of EIO,4781 from our unrestricted funds before galns and losses on Investments. In 2023, we started to recelve restricted StrateC Development Grant Funding from Chlchester Dlocese, which covered set up and salary costs for the wrpose of rewtalising the Parish of All Saints. Patcham. We also r1Ved a restricted grant of £3,[1 from the Church Revitsllsation Trust and a £I.0grantfroM St Matthias to help withAlpha costs. Our total funds stood at £1.820,977 at 31 December 2023 compared to £1,772,508 at 31 December 2022. Our Increase in funds was due to Thet Income increases from both restricted and unFestricted funds of £32,034 and unrealised gains on the rewdluation of investments of £16.435. Property and shares repsented 92% in value of the total funds. The PCC Re5erve5 Policy is to hold general re5erve5 of a minimum of three months normal worklng expenditure together with an additional reseNe, as a deslgnated fundi primarily to meet exceptlonal expenditure, or unexperted building mainlenarKe or improvement costs. Our General Fund at 31 December 2023 stood at £110.778 and complied with this policy. Acknowled ements Thank5 are due to 50 many people at both churches who wlllingly have given of their time helping to make things happen, whether it is running and helping wlth all the various groups and activitles. playlng music. welcoming people into the churches. serving teas and coffee5. keeping all pastoral contscts, helping to dean. DIY jobs, overseelng fabric repair5 and maintenance and ènything in between, thank% to alll Thank you to the Rev'd Caz Dunk for contlnual support and ministry among us. Also thank you to Lauren Sheath as Operatlons Manager, to Jody for overseeing our finances, to Kim for leading and preaching at our services, to Bev for leading. to all volunteers and to the PCC members as Trustees for their time and commitment. And a special thanks to our warden5. Jody and Olive, for all the dedlcation. hard work and support given. The Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on thelr behalf by The Rev'd Tom Holbird, PCC Chalrman Date.. 22 February 2024 li
PAROCHL4L CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH. PATCHAM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACnVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 TOTAL Unreslri(ed RestriGted Endovrnent FUNDS FurKIs Fur¥ts Funds 2023 TOTAL FUNDS 2022 Notes Income and Endowments from: DOn&tnS and legac$ Chaitable Investments Oth8rtrdding octivit OtherCeipts Total Incom 90,216 1099 16.362 39,963 458 149.098 64.643 2,920 1,116 151869 5,019 17A78 39.963 683 111,474 2¢ 2d 2e 17,867 36.705 2,831 169,723 225 68,904 218.002 Expondlturo on: Cost offftlsing fvnds Charfable actwit$ Olhertradlng acbviti&s Total expendlture 2,351 J.673 19,280 121.304 2.361 164,059 19.568 185,968 2,287 150.824 16,114 169,225 64,386 278 Ngt Inwmg119xpondknrg1 bgforfj galns and losses on Investments 27.794 4.240 32,034 AÈt unased gains on inveslmentpmpgrty Net unTr8li88d gains (or1es) on Net Income or (net oxpendlture) Transfers bètween funds Net movement In funds 80,000 123,2031 57,295 12.975 40.769 3,460 3,460 16.435 48,469 4.240 40.769 4240 48,469 57,295 Reconclllallon of funds: Totsl fvnds brougm frmvrard at 1 JaNpry 2¢y23 1,716.405 18.817 37,286 1.771608 1.715.213 Totsl funds carrled forward at 31 Decembor 2023 1,757,174 23,057 40.746 1,820 977 1.772.508 The 8ccompanwng notes form a part 0fth financ1 Staternts. 12
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAIMTS CHURCH, PATCHAM BALANCE SHEET (also known as Statement of Flnancl•l P951tk•n) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 Tolal Funds 2023 Total FuS 2022 Tangli )le assets Investment prop Endowad Inv8stments Total fixed a55ets 980,093 600,000 40.746 120,839 981,301 500,000 1,518,587 Debtors Investsnents Cash al bank and in hand Total Current assets 163S 149.832 2,612 136,857 117,525 256,994 315.676 Credltors: amount8 fallit¥J (kne writhln one Jfjar Net current a8sots 300,138 253,921 TOTAL AssErs 10 9n 1,772,508 Tha funds of the charlty: Endowment funds 11 40,746 37,286 Rostrfctsd funds 11 23.067 18,817 Unrestrlcted funds 11 1,757,174 1.716,406 Total charlty funds .820.977 1,772, This Annuai Financial Report, fr)r the ye¥ eAKled 31st Decembw 2023, ind1n9 the notes follo1n9, Wa5 arOVed by the Parothal Church Cojncyl and signed on its bah1 by Chalmian Date: 22 February 21Y24 The 8txompany*ig notes a part of tre finaThial slatement& 13
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, PATCHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 1. Accountlng pollcles a Accountlng convenllon The financial ststements have been pwared in accI)rdwe ilh the Chwch AccotIng Regulatpjns 20C In accordan¢ wrth app[ble accounting Standards the rrent1201S) Slatement of Recommended Practic6, Accounting and R8POrtirKJ bycharities SORP {FRS 11r2). The ffinanc4al stalement8 have been wyed underthe hist(¥lcal cost L¥)nvention as by the inclusion of investments al marl(et val. The fmncHI statements indude al transactions. assets and liabile5 for vthich the PCC 18 responstle in They do Mt ilUde the aecount5 of thurch groups thai owe their affiliation to another t, r1 tl8e lch are infomial gatherings of church members. b Funds accountlng Funds held by the PCC are.. unStribad fundg . gewal fur¥Js te us&1 for PCC dIn¥Y purF>J8es Deslgnatedfunds - Mon set aside Lry Ihe PCC outof unrestrKAed fuThJs for fuiwe purposes or proj8Cts. Resfrrcled fvnd% . a) income from trusts w wKkwrtnentsvAh may be exwided only on those restric1 c+Jjects provided in the terms of the trust or Wuest: b) (knations grants received for a speafic object or invited by the PCC for a spectfjc oliect The fuThts may onty be expe on the spocific 0e¢t for which they Te given. Any ban remairuryJ unspert at the end ofthe year is earrpd fowd as a baance on that fund. Efftlowmenl fun(ts - fLnd$ the ¢aptal must be m&nlain&J: onty intome ori&rvJ from the Investment ofthe endOlent m8y be Ltsed. th as restricted unrestrided fur¥Js. depending the rAJrpose set ¢wt in the terms of the c¥iginat endo0 Incomlng resources AJI incomiThJ resowces are aOunj fcf w. Donabons and legacles CoKeGti()ns are recognised when Tecev4&1. Plannod gfvlng recefvable Is recogni5ed wthen there thid8rKe of entitlement. recept i% probabk. and t amount a(£ords wth the Gift Aid declaration c other rea of intention to donate. Gift akl mcovernd Is recognised vtsn the income to 15 attached is recogniseAI. Grants and legacies are recconised the f(Ym offer n ylting of the funding, is recefved bythe PCC. Incoffte from Inveslments Diwdends are accounted fcrwhen due arnl twatAe. Interest enbtknients wiunt&l for as they awue. All olherlncom All other income is recogn1 kn it recwrnb. Galns and losses on Investments RealiJ gains are recryni5ed Ihe iweslments are scld. Unrealised gairts and losses accoun f on revalu*wJn on 31 DeMbar. 14
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, PATCHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT (contlnuedl FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 d Resources used Resource5 expended are actted for on an awuais basks and are accoun fL gross. Grants Gran18 and donations are aCced lorlHI p8id over. or rded %there th8 awwd creates a bindkng olgatiOn on the PCC. Chukrh Acuvftles The di0(n parish contrityJtion is accounted for when pwd. Any parFsh cnntribu1lc unpald at 31 Decembor is provided in these (XMts as an operational IlhoW rv)t a 9all liability a1 Sho as creditor in the balance sheet. e Flxed Assets Fr88hdd prop8rti8s 0d by1he PCC arKI used ID further its t¥85 are Stat at oisL Tanglble ffxed49ssets Con8ecrated and benefJc8d prctyof kk)d Is exduded from Ihe accounts by &96P) of the Charitios Act 1993. Movable church fvmishing held bythe Vw and ChLthrd8ns on swal trust for the PCC and w1)h require a facuty for disposal, we accounted as wwlEnable FFety unless consecrated. They ar8 listed in the churth's imientory which c8n be inspeed we included in the accounts. For other property acquired priorto 2001 there 1$ insufficiert cost Infomiation availalAe and therefor& such assets valued in the accounls. Indmdual items acquired gnce 1 Januw 2001 valued over £2000 have len cap¥tali8ed in the accomts and depraciated ovw thek Ltsebjl economic lile. All expenditLre con5ecTated or tr8ced buiklings arKI iNfNhJual item$ costing under £2000 ar8 off in lh8 wr they were incurred. Deprecladon Depreciation is calculated to WTitp Ihe cost of fixed assets, exdudirKJ freehohj properties, overtheir expected useful INes. The rate5 genW ale we: Fixtures and ffittirKJs Computer equirfn 25% straght Ilne 33.33% strabJht line No deptecialion Is promded on freehold property a5 it is the PCC'S powto maintain the8e assets in a COnnUal state of sourKI repair. The useftjl ecorn[C lrfe of these assets is 50 long resldual valu85 so high that any d@tnryalion ¥•)d not be material. These assets wll b& subjed to annual impaimienl reviews. ProM8ion 11 be made rfth¥e has been any pwmarrt dimwiulion n value. Investments, uKludiw investsment KKowties. ¥e slated at market value at the baance sheet date. f Current Assets Amounts oNrg trj the PCC at 31 December li resp offees, rents or other inrle are Sho a5 debtors prowsw)n for amounts that may prove Unc. 15
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAI1& CHURCH. PATCHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT l¢ontlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2 Analy818 ol Income and endOonts. TOTAL UnYÈstsidl Re6trKted End(ent FUNDS FuThls FurKIs Fund5 2023 TOTAL FUNDS 2022 Plannod giwng Cash Collection$ al sgN other donations Appeals tsx recoverable Legades Grants Donallons andl8gael•s 65.391 3,158 5,541 65,391 3,158 13,131 2.129 18.065 66,991 2,610 6.588 617 19,668 13.( 7,5 2.129 2.078 15.987 52,985 154,859 J,216 64.043 111.474 Fund Raislt¥J Evan1$ Churth events, actiwties and courses Charitsbl• a¢tivitle¥ 2,920 2.920 2.099 5,019 2.920 DNidends and interesi Rent InvosthJ8nts 1.116 5.554 5,337 12,330 17.667 11.924 16,362 1.116 17.478 Church fr*ll et¢ Fees from weddin9s etc Rent from leThporaiity vacant propeities Other activities Othw tr•dlng a¢tsviti•s 19.528 19&26 2A65 17,922 so 39.963 17,302 2.182 17,221 17.922 36,705 GTrnts Other irKome 2.304 527 2,831.00 683 458 Total recelvgd on all fun(t8 149.098 218,002 16
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAiiifs CHURCH. PATCHMI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT (wntlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3 ADalysEs of expgndlturg on: TOTAL Unrestrictgj Restricted EThj)ert FUNDS FurKIs Funds 2023 TOTAL FUNDS 2022 Rental costs Cost of raising funds 2,351 2,351 2,351 351 2.287 Missionary charitable gr¥ing'. Tithed Giving other Giving Diocesan parish contribution Other clergy costs inc tralning oth8r stsff costs Ministry costs, exd staff Church services and [ShiP Church funning expenses Church maintenan Bjor repair works Govemance costs DepreallOn Bookstall Fund R8islng events Charitsble act10$ 7.900 7,900 10,119 51367 7.309 39,023 1241 3.158 28,707 6.075 7,478 110,000 9,342 10,119 52,367 171 1,186 3,158 17,833 38.852 1.055 1,208 10,562 1,955 1.892 554 1.209 134 309 150,824 8.874 5,976 1,537 1,208 4.805 10,781 1.537 1.208 6B1 164.069 99,673 Church hall runring costs Investment property costs Other trading artivities 18,832 448 19,280 278 19,110 14.377 278 19.5S8 16,114 Total expended on all funds 121,304 64,664 185.968 169,225 17
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH. PATCHA41 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT {¢onllNed) FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 DECEMBER 2023 4 Staff costs 2023 2022 a RwMinwxtt)n Wages and salaries contri1[0 lo defir ¢))rrtribut wsion sthem& 37.3 The average number ofenwloyees thrfng 7(KIwaS 112022: No staff member re remun8r8llon In èxiw Of£e.(x)0. Clergy (rffi¢a hold and their t$ we In the anUrtS pa¥1 lo the dMSe. b Payments to PCC momlje No trustee has renAratIOn or otsr berfrts fr(xn Ihe tharity. ExFenses reburS0d or inojrred relatiNJ to travel and Subsisten cits by one} trustee ar[KX]n1 to £19) {Y £1841. 5 Flxed Assetg Freehdd land Leasthokj latml Cmrth and k11ng5 bjhjir 4uipmpnl TOTAL a Cost At 1 January 2023 A<ldtlK)n8 At 31 t)e(ber 2023 S21.199 358.894 I,442 1.025,536 21,199 358.894 .442 1,025 535 b DepTeclatlon At 1 &jary 23 Providon forlhe year At 31 Decemb&r 2023 44,234 1,208 44,234 45,442 Nat bts)k amounts c At 31 Deewnbgr 21123 621.1 980.093 At 31 De(lber 2022 621,1 $58,894 1.208 981.301 The fhold prlties cDmpiise the Chuftth B8m, Hal, 32 Fa1vi Rise, arKJ 78A Mwi&Avenue. The leasehold prwrty is tl Chwth CentrewhK was F(ebi(Jsty idLJEd in frgehokl woperties i) error. tkniTVJ 2020 it was eabli8hed tlk•t Ihg lawKI wl¥th the Clrch Certh was lI[W&% wuiEd in 1971 on a expithJ on 7 Marth 2031. DISt)% 8re tare ace tetsveert the PCC WKI the Chvkntsr Di(tew Board of FanCe, wlyth are expecied lo result in the PCC acqMiThJ the fr88FKAd ofth& I. As rt 1$ ey•d the frh0 oflhe Ij wll be ty thB PCC in the rw ftthre, no deFwation ha8 been 6 Investme Prowty Freeh IrNestrnent V81ugthon 8t l J8rrtwy 31 Ilecernt 2U23 50D.C4)) The inve5trnent woperty, 5 Ggl¥. was by Ihe PCC as ai 31 2023 by rdgmce to thJeS in the Brighton proFerty mtht in PatCha Tth i[¥Jthnt WofesS valualion. 2023 Trade dettss Ix)Me ts¥ reix)verye 1.169 1.255 1535 2.612 18
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAiiifs CHURCH. PATCHAIA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT (wntlnl} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 8 Investsnents prkrtvglw8 314)è¢-23 at31_12QJ 01-JakzJ 4ainlOos81 CBF InvestrTent Fund (IrKwl Shartss CBF Fj InteTesI Secwty 11rCl Sl santd Shares 8.347 914 173 7.133 172.460 1,253 16226 70 139 188,686 1.323 569 190,578 2023 Low temi inbwtr*nis. [kmts Shorttarm ¥8snents 40,748 149.832 190,578 37,286 136.857 174,143 9 Credltors: aM0)ts falllng wlthln 2023 T8xalKJn Accruals for ulilrties aThl other costs other credito 1024 1071 11,442 15,537 775 3,073 10 Analysi# of Net Ats by FurKI Tanble Invesbnents Nèt Curr•nt Totsl Restrfcted All Saints Churthyard Fel Fund l All Sainls Fabric Fund All Saints Mi88ion8 Charities h AJI Saints Sunday School Fund l All Saints Grov j All Saints Special Donations k A8C9n5k)n Building Fund l Ascension Flower & Garden Furnl m AS¢en Sunday Sthoo] FWKI Ascension Worker Fund o Bismwk p Fnends q Strategic DeVelopnt Fund r Distyètionary Fund 1,164 4264 1S3 5(K) 410 153 500 410 2.818 1,3 1,287 2,818 1,396 1.287 6,565 4,120 380 23,057 4,120 EndowmeDt e hjl Saints Churchyard Fer h AJI Salnls Sunday S¢h(K)l Fund l Ascertslon Flower & Garden FurMI Ascension Sunday School FLThJ 9.087 1.323 3,978 3.978 40,746 40,746 Unreslrlcted a Dèsign8lÈd- As8ets b DesignAted- Benefice Ino)mè Fd c Designated- PCC AllatiOnS d General Reser¥es 1.480.093 10.154 139.678 1,490.247 139.678 16,471 110,778 1,757,174 1,820,977 16.471 110,778 127 249 150,306 1.480.093 1,480,093 149.832 19D,578 Se8 notes 11 and 12 for addrfional infmnaliffi on frJnd5 19
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH. PATCHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT (contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 11 Statement of fund8 Bd blhKI Income Exditure Transfer8. Bal clfwd 1 Jan 2023 otr gains 31 Dec 2023 aTh# losses Unre8trfct8d Funds DesignBted- Assets b Design8ted- Benefice Incomè Fw c Designated- PCC lOcationS d General Fund 1.490.491 127.667 23.209 75,038 1716405 1.208 964 12.011 700 00 1.490,247 139.678 16,471 110,778 1767 174 7,438 112659 121.305 149 099 149,099 Bd Exwdmure Transf8rs Bal cjfwd I2023 other galns 31 Doc 2023 and Ioss8S Restrfctgd Funds Al Saints Churchyard and Fence FWKI f Al Saints Fabric Fund g All Salnts MIs5ion5 and Charrties h All Saints Sunday School l All Salnts Gro J All snts Special DonatnS k Ascen8K•n Building Fund l Ascension Fk)wer & Garden FuThl m Ascenston Sunday Scfvx AscensK)n Worker Fund o Bismark p Friends q Stratsgic Development Fund r Vicarfs Discretionary FurKI 474 1,164 4,264 8.987 4.723 28 163 500 410 410 119 2,098 1,3 363 3.661 720 2,818 1,398 1.287 6,566 4120 380 23,057 8.625 3.744 51.846 7.701 47,726 70 18,817 68.904 Gains Lc6ses Transfers Bal clfvld 31 2023 1 Jan 2023 Endowmenl Funds e Al Saints Churchy¥d and Fund h Nl Saints Sun(tay Scho l A8censvJn Flower & G*den FUTh m Ascension Sunday S¢hocA 781 70 342 2.267 9.087 1,323 3,978 1.253 24,091 37.286 40.746 Total funds 1,772,508 221.463 185,969 12.975 1820,977 12 Pssoclated Trusts The PCC hd$ no AsSWatl Trusts 20
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, PATCHAIA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT (cOnnue) FOR THE YEIR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Addlllonal Infommtlon on Funds All shares are hekj by th8 ChKhesier Bo¥d Of FinarKe (CBF) C beh81f of the PCC. Folln9 w55 refere1 addilKJnal expt8natK)ns to the Th)tes above. a) The Dwnated A88ets FurKI repTesents the value of ffixed assets and investments held. wfilch are not Intended to be sdd in the short term. bl The Benefice Inccffie Fund consists of unre8trtded investad shares provKJ)g unrestrKted incce. c) The Designated PCC allOcanS contain denaled funds put asid8 for specthc wrposes. dl The General Fund contains unrestricted fuThds er1he contrd of the PCC that can be 5Fent on any tharilable purpose WItn the obie(ts of the PCC. e) The Al Saints Chwthyard and Fence FLM)d started in as 8fKI(wnent fvnd to provide income to be uset1 for the repalr 8fKI upkeep of the chwctyar(l and fence. Unspent irKome is ac£umulated in a restricted fund. 0 The All Saints Fabrk Fun(1 reo)Tds restrf(ed donations rec f lkI1j renovatknn arKI mainterwice. g) The All Saints Mission Fund records donations restricted to swpcrt ca$ OLrtside the Chh. These are passed on dlr&Ny aThJ therefDre it is expect that the fund iszero at end clyear. h) The An Saints Sunday SchooE Fund commencJ In 1984 wth morwes transferred from the Patcham Old Church of England School. The original invethent arKI aCcurnUlat interest is hdd in a ffixJ interest endowment and current is used lo cover Y(yth Work and Sunday Sclw)ol expenses. il The AM Sain15 Growth Fund hold5 fiJrKls to used to for tretch and Yrth Y•rk. This inthdes wnning Alpha sessions. l} The AH Saints SFead DOnatIc fuThJ currenty IKAds d(Thtions tchvaftts a mised edition of the All Salnts, Church Guide. k) The Buil(fing Fund I, in a restritt futKI. iknjthws gr¥on sfiCa1Y for the Mntenare and improvement of the Ascension building. In alditicffi are de&gn8tèJ funds ari5irwJ from the agreed alktiOnS bythe PCC. 11 The Ascensicrj Flower and Garden Fund Cornme in 1W as an enth)wment %thich requires iMtsm6 to be spent on thurch flor5 and the Veep ofthe garden. m) The A8censiM SurKlay School FuTrJ was set w in as an endNm8nl fvnd requires income to be utilised in suppcrting Sunday SclNxA and ywknvth)Tk. Unspentfvnds are held ir) a restrb¢lod fund. n) The Ascensirm w0er (Addln Staffj Fund was started in ju 1999 from a special appeal lo provide fldS to enable the Church to apw)inl a muslcknyth-alkninLstratcf t)rker. 11 IAgS used in 2018 to buyyouth Worker Serv lo help with the Zwm dub. Currently there 15 notKKly this post and the residue is held in restricted fund. o) The Bismark Mission FurKI rec(ffds don8lkTh re8trked to SuFwlij BW Blsmark's ministry in SoLrth Sudan. p) The Friends Fund holds monies ratsed by Ihe'Frien(15 of AJI Salnts, urtt Friends. mIll$tIVe committee decldes on ts usage. q) The Stratègic DeveloKNnent FuThl (SDF) re(X grnjtfun(w received for salaries, Set UP Costs arKS operating cost from the Chthester Diocese thé FrrB rthcrfk forthe purrrf)se of revrlalvsing parish ofAII Saints Palcham. rl The WKarfs Discretkjnary FurKI ha5 been set up to make fd¥ awailablo for emergerw financial supp(t for vulnerable peopk In need in the parish. The dgY dlJe the use of this fiJTrJ, vthich ckj b2 given byway gf a grant or a loan. 21
Independent Examlnerfs Report to the membeysltrustees ofThe Parochlal thurth Councll of the Eccleslasti¢al Parish of PatdMm All Salnts. Diocese of Chlchestsr. Charlty No 1132273. I report to the members/tTUStees on my examination of the accounts of the above Charfty forthe year ended 31 December2023 which areset outon pages 1210 21. Respectlve responslbllltles of the TNstee5 and Independent ExamlneT. As trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts. They consider that an audit 15 not required for this year under sertion 144{2} of the Charlties Act 2011 (the 2011 Artl and that an independent examination is needed. It Is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General Dirertions given by the Charty Commissloners Section 145{5)Ibl of the 2011 Act: and state whether particular niatters have come to my attention. Basls of Indeperhdent Examinerf5 Statement My examlnatlon was carrled out in accordan with the General Direetor5 given by the Charlty Commisslon. An examination includes a remew 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 disclosure5 in the accounts, andseeknng explanations from the management commlttee concerning any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audi¢ and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent Examinerf5 Statefit I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to mv attentlon In connection with the examination which gNes me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accountlng records were not kept in accordance wtth section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord wlth the accounting records; or the accounts dld not comply wtth the applicable requirements conterning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fairf vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinatlon. 22
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connectlon with the examination to which attentlon should be drawn in thls report In order to enable a proper understandln8 of the accounts to be reached. AUSllN HARRITY FCA Signed: Dated." 27 Marth 2024