ALL SAINTS PATCHAM THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1132273 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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 2024 CONTENTS Reference and AdmlnSstrative Details . Annual Report............,..........................................................................................................,............ Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA).. ...........................,,.....,.....,,.. Balance Sheet........................................,............,...,..... 15 16 Notes: Accounting Policies............,......................................................,,.,............,. ............. 17 Notes: Accounting Pollcies Icontinuedl.. Notes: Analysis of Income..,,.......,....................................................................,.................. 19 Notes: Analysis of Expenditure.........,....,,,.......... .18 .20 Notes: Staff Costs, Tanglble Flxed Assets, Investment Property, Debtors................................21 Notes: Investments, Credltors, Analysls of Net Assets by Fund...............,,.............,,. .22 Notes: Statement of Funds, Associated Trusts................,,...,,........ Independent Examiner's Report..................,,...... .................................,,............... .23 .25 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Reference and Administratlve Detslls Charlty Name.. The Parochial Church Councll of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Patcham All Saints, Dlocese of Chichester w0￿1ng Names: All Saints Patcham PCC The Parish of Patcham {All Saints) All Salnts Patcham Charlty Number: 1132273 Principal Address: All Saints Church Office Church Hill Brighton BNI 8YE Trustees: The Rev'd Caz Dunk (to 9 March 20251 The Rev'd Mark Rodger {from 29 Jan 2024) Mrs Linda Baker (to 28 April 2024) Mrs Llsa-marie Coomber Mrs Carole Copelln Ms Elizabeth Dwiar Mr Davld Etherton (frorn 28 April 20241 Mrs Susan England Mrs Tanya Gambardella (to 28 April 20241 MrJonathan Gowers (from 28 April 20241 Mr Patrick Harrex (from 28 April 20241 Mr Bob Hill (to 29 Aprll 20241 Mrs Kim Hlll Mrs Beverley McArdle Mr Roger Newman {to 28 April 2024> Mrs Olive Rldge Mrs Jody Sharp Mrs Rita Stone (from 28 April 2024> Miss Caroline Thomas Mr Ivlatthew Willetts (to 28 April 20241 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Appointments PCC Chair The Rev'd Tom Holblrd (from 27 Aug 2023 to 23 Feb 2024) The Rev'd Mark Rodger {from 23 Feb 2024) PCC Secretary Ms Lauren Sheath PCC Treasurer Mr5 Jody Sharp Prlnclpal Bankers Santander UK Ltd BBAM Bridle Road Bootle Merseyside L304GB Independent Examlner Austin Harrity Clarke Goodhand Smith 12A Marlborough Place Brighton BNI IWN Inspectlng Archltect IAII Saints Church) Mrjohn Bailey Thomas Ford & Partners 177 Klrkdale, London SE26 4QH THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Trustees present thelr Annual Report and the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024: A. Alm The primary objective of Patcham All Salnts PCC 15 the promotion of the Gospel of our lord Jesus Chrlst accordlng to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the clergy In promoting in the eccleslastlcal parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangellstlc, social, and ecumenical. When plannin8 our activitie5 for the year, the clergy and the PCC have consldered the Charlty Commission's guidance on public benefit and, In particular, the specific guldance on charities for the advancement of religion. The objectives of the PCC in cooperation wlth the clergy are:. to promote All Salnts and The Ascension as places of prayer, worship and Chrlstian Fellowshlp • to proclalm the Gospel through preachln8, teaching and building felatlonships to provide pastoral and splritual care to regular members and to the wlder parlsh, without cost to the indlvldua15 concerned to make activities available to resldents in the Parish to make the Church, Church Centre. Church Barn and rooms at the Ascension available for use by local groups and individuals • to support agencles seeklng to alleviate poverty and promote the Gospel both locally and abroad On 28th January the Rev'd Mark Rodger was Ilcensed as Associate Vicar of All Saints, Patcham to lead the Parish under the leadershlp of the Rev'd Tom Holbird IPriest-In-Charge at St Matthias Fiveways and All Saints, Patcharn). On Vision Sunday in May, Mark shared our vislon to play our part in the evangelism of the nation, the revltallsation of the church and the transformation of society. He explained that a significant part of this would be to grow All Saints to become a resourcing church for three distinct areas of Parlsh, before sending a team to revltalise The Ascension, Westdene and in the future send a team to plant a new church in Holllngbury. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Evan elisation of the nation.. One of the hlghllghts of 2024 was Baptism Sunday In October when Russell, Joe and Wlll were baptised and we celebrated all that God had done in thelr Ilves. Later in November, Gary was conflrmed at St. Peter's Brighton, another wonderful symbol of God's work in his life. Alpha continued to be a pillar of our strategy to help people explore falth In Jesus and we ran three Alpha courses for people explorlng falth for the first time as well as those rediscovering thelr faith. Sundays continued to be a place where people encountered Jesus for the first time. Resldents from a local care home commented: "Thi5 church just says, You're so welcomel" Many of the big guest servlces throughout the year were full with standing room onty Includln8 Easter, Remembrance Sunday, Patcham Infant Year 2 Nativlty, Patcham Junlor Year 3 Nativlty and Carols by Candlelight. Other spetlal services reached out to people who do not usually come to our church Includlng our two Toddler Carols, Chrlstingle, Midnight Communlon and Christmas Day Celebration. In the early part of 2024, Mark and Laura hosted drinks with small groups of the church famlly to hear their stories of falth, life and church and share their own. They also hosted a Volunteers Night to thank the many volunteers In the Parlsh who have glven so much in the last season. A5 part of the strategy for growth, All Saint5 hosted 12 Hours of Prayer In November with over 30 dults joining through the day and ending wlth an addltlonal slx families praying together in a variety of Interactive ways, Although the church Is more about a communlty of apprentices of Jesus knowing Him mole clearly, loving Him more dearly and following HIM MO￿ nearly, and not slmply about the number of people attending, it is encouraging to see that the usual number of people gatherlng on a Sunday has been conslstently growing slnce 2022. In fact, 2024 saw us reach our hi8hest levels of attenders and hi8hest percentage of children since 2015. 2024 saw the beginnlng of Unlte, a support group for parents, grandparents and carers with children wlth neurodiversity and/or additional needs. The group meets to share thelr experIen￿5 and support one another and share the experlences of raising a neurodlverse young person. The challenges for parents, their carers and schools are huge and the group has been looking how best to support more people and advocate for positive change. The focus is on listening, sharlng anxieties and or concerns alongside the opportunlty to discuss ways forward. Anonymous comments received from group members include: "I have been a member of UNITE since the first meeting (July 2024). l am a parent of a 13 year old boy with a dlagnosls of ADHD. We have lived In the parish of All Salnts Patcham for o couple of years and at (J time when our son was making the transition to secondary school. The group supports both parents and grandparents of chlldren with neurodiversity.- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 "I have found the group incredibly helpful. The meetings give u5 an opportunity to openly share our experiences, and be vulnerable us we talk about the difficult experiences. We can Cllso see how God is worklng alongside us,. through showing his compossion ond presence durlng the meetings, and also through his responses to our prayers, Although we are aware of how important it is to listen to others in the group and hold back from giving advice, our fomily have ￿rtaInlY benefited from hearkng obout how others have approached schoollng andfamlly Ilfe.. °It hos been very reassurlng to share difficult Issues ond at the same tlme very humbling to Ilsten to the Ghallenging circumstonces thot otherfamiliesface.. D. Activities held toward meetln the ob ectives: li sion er wors All Saints, and Ascension provlded both weekly worshlp and one-off special events throughout 2024. It has been great to welcome new people and famllles to our Sunday servlces, as well as see our Worshlp Team grow at All Saints with the appolntment of a new worshSp pastor joinlng the team In December, As part of our vision to grow All Saints to be a resourcing church to the three dlstinct areas of Parish, the PCC declded to reduce the number of service5 at Ascenslon to once a month from September and bl-monthy from January In order to focus on growlng All Saints. At the same ttme, plannlng began to Introduce a contemporary morning servlce at 9:45am followed by a more th traditional service at 11:30am. The new services began on 19 January 2025 and thls Introduction has proven popular, allowlng All Saints to better serve the needs of its inter-generational congregation. Both churches are equipped wlth modern heating, lighting and audlo-vlsual systems, with volunteers provldlng a warm welcome & refreshments. A webslte has been maintalned for both churches to give information to the general public about the facllities we offer and time5 of services. All Salnts Church Is open durlng the day and avallable for individuals to vlslt for private prayer. roclalmln the Gos chln onshl To enable worship to take place in both churches as much as possible, we continued to sha resources whlch included sharing preaching/teachin8 thernes, using both Ilve and recorded sermons. Our mldweek Said Communion Service continued to meet monthly, and was a highlight for many. It has proved popular with the more elderly in our congregation, some of whom do not attend our Sunday services. The avera8e attendance of eighteen to twenty people enjoy refreshments and fellowship afterwards. A regular attendee has said: "I have fvund it an encournging and helpful space in a more intimate otmosphere ond look forward to the monthly methng". Across the year we ran 3 Alpha courses, giving guests a chance to ask questions and explore the Christian faith in a fun, no-pressure environment. We had over 20 guests join us, and joined in with the St Peter's Family of Churches Holy Spirit Away Days. We've seen people deepen an existing faith THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 In Jesus through the course, as well a5 see people give their lives to Chrlst, and have been so encouraged by what the Lord has done through Alpha, as well as to the team who have facilitated the courses. One guest sald: "Since inviting Jesus into my life, I feel o lot culmer, and I have learnt thot l always have someone there who I con always rely on. I have leornt to be more composslonote, and I can trust hlm to gulde me in the right directlon when needed, which is great comfort." Parlsh Zoom Prayer contfnued to be a feature in 2024, meeting on Mondays at 8.30am and 7.30pm to read the Scrlptures and pray for the community, local and global issues and personal needs, wlth an opportunity to share words of encouragement and answers to prayers and, In a year of change and declsion, seeking God's leadlng for the life and mission of the church, At any one meeting• an average of seven participants were present on the calls. Parilcipants commented: "Zoom Prayer Is o lifeline especially when I can't get to church" "It 15 50 much easier to pray wlth others than alone" It has been wonderful to see our monthly in-person Prayer Gatherlng contlnulng throughout 2024, focusing on Intercesslon for our Church, the clty, and beyond. Beginning with worship, it is an hour of Interactive and creative prayer, often hosted by a member of the congregation. One regular attendee commented: "I do see thot as a very important meeting and a foundational meeting fvr our mlnlstry together" Our Easter programme was full this year, with the usual Maundy Thursday meal, Good Friday service and Easter Sunday Celebration. There was also the addition of a Good Frlday Bake-Along event for families. giving the opportunity to explofe the Easter story whilst baklng a treat together. This was hosted In the Barn and was attended by a mlx of church famllles and guests. The month of December was busyi With muliiple Chrlstmas services and events which were adverttsed throughout the Parish, sharing the Gospel message of Christmas. We again hosted two Carols by CandleliBht services in order to welcome more guests. and were pleased to welcome over 280 guests. The traditional mulled wine and mince ples were served in between the two servlces outside the church, which worked well. After a very successful first Toddler Carols in 2023 we ran two Toddler Carol serVI￿S thls year, back to back in the Barn. The weather was awful, however numbers were only $1Sghtly down on last year (with 119 people over the two services). The atmosphere was great as small people and theSr grown ups engaged with the Christmas story and enjoyed refreshments after from a lovely Christmas market style stall. On Christmas Eve, the ever-popular Christingle servlce welcomed familles from across the Parish, and the Midnight Service was a wonderful chance ft)r reflection. Qulet Space, held monthly, enabled particlpants to reflect and contemplate on what God may be saying either individually or collectively. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS. DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 It has been so exciting to see God adding to the number In Junior Church durlng the year and to See friendships grow among familie5, We are so grateful to the committed, and growing, team who teach and encouraEe the children In thelr falth each week. In 2024, the chlldren explored the Lord's Prayer, Old Testament heroes such as Elijah and Daniel, and spent some time digging Into the events of Holy Week. Toddler Church continues to grow. We started the year wlth *ive regular children and finished wlth nine. As the chlldren have got older we have changed the routlne to have more structure, so each week there is free playi snack, news, Bible story, prayer time, an attivity and singlng. Thls change has been received well by both chlldren and the team. Thls year more mums have also been stsylng In with their small babies so the room Is busy. We often welcome visltors who will stay wlth their young ch ildren. Parents say: he new routine realfy enguges the chlldren" "My chlldfeels loved and accepted at toddler church" I love that our toddler church is not just chlldcore but on opportunity to help each chlld engoge wlth a God who loves them" It is heartwarming to hear posltive comments from the chlldren, such as: "Jesus is myfriendl" (aged 3 In Februaryi we hosted a Pancake Party for church families where we ate together and Introduced Lent, whlch will likely become a regular event in the calendar. We continued to build Ilnks with local primary schools in our Parlsh. Both Patcham Infants and Junlor Schools hosted theSr Christmas Carol services at All Salnts, with over three hundred invited famlly and friends attending, and we were able to speak and share the message of Christmas, wlth one family coming to church off the back of the school concert, and continulng to worship wlth us Into 2025. Three Year I classes from Patcham Infants vislted All Saints to learn about the Church, its worshlpi community and aciivities for theSr curriculum studies, and we were able to provide an interactlve sesslon wlth nlnety children. Patcham Infants Year l Teacher: A huge thank you to everyone Involved In moking our trlp so successful this morningl We oll thoroughly enjoyed it ond I know the children have learnt a lot, See you (7galn next yearl" Re¢d Caz Dunk & Rev Mark Rodger were also Imiited to visit Westdene Primary School to Sha￿ the Chrlstmas message at an assembly, and some classes. 3. Provldin vi as oral embers o A small group continued to meet during 2024 to pray and review the care we provided to church members. Telephone contacts continued throughout the year and Communion visits We￿ offered by a small team to those who were housebound or had moved to nursing homes. In addition we have THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 increased the number of homegroups from five to seven where those within the groups support, encourage and pray for one another. The Parish Thanksgiving and Remembrance Service was held in mid-November at All Salnts, offering an occaslon for bereaved family and friends to remember thelr loved ones In a MO￿ reflective servlce and the opportunity to light a candle in thelr memory. The service was offered to the wider community and by personal invltation to the family of those for whom funerals have been conducted In the past. This service was much appreciated by those attendlng. In November, All Saints, held a whole church prayer day which was well attended and edlfylng to all those in attendance. One attendee commented: It wos a realjoy for us to gather as a church to hear Godfor the ongolng IIAe and work ofAII Salnts on the 9th November We had vorlous proyer statlons around the room and it was well supported with a constontflow of people throughout the day, including children." s ovallt7ble to residents In the Parlsh Ib&￿£1￿ planned events aimed at helping the community be more aware of the Church, as well as to fundralse, and 2024 was busler than ever. An evening of sea shaniles wlth the Wellington Wailer5 (postponed from October 2023) took place In January. Tlckets, which Included a ploughrnan's supper, went very quickly and the Church Barn was packed for the event. The Wailers waived a fee, Instead asklng that any donations from the event go to the RNLI, Guests had a wonderful time. On 18th May, The Friends held the second of their annual plant sales in the Church Barn which was hugely popular. They very much appreciated the donations of plants received as well as meeting so many enthusiastic members of the church and the local community. These events give the opportunlty to meet so rnany local people, plus provlding cake and refreshments too, On the 2nd June, the Friends hosted a Concert for Ukraine with over 100 people attending, following a member of the church approaching the Frlend5 requesting thls. The evenlng was a real SUC￿ss, with Ukrainian women provldlng traditional food and a very popular UK-based Ukrainian slnger, Ivor Grohotsky, performing a range of music, mostly in Ukrainian and some in English. He was Joined by other locally based Ukrainian singers, some wearlng traditional Ukralnlan dress. Many Brighton and Hove-based Ukrainian5 were In the audience and it was a very movlng performance for everyone who attended, ending with traditional danclng In the church. Opening the church for the annual Heritage Open Days on the 14th and 15th September was well attended, In past years, the event has slmply been about opening the church to enable visitors to explore the building and its history, with stewards available to support them. This year however, the Friends organi5ed events over the weekend, with a talk by local author, Mike Howard, reading from his first children's book, 'Dexter and the Naughty Poo,, Geoff Mead, a local historian, giving a tslk on The History of Patcham, the Patcham History Group providing tours of the graveyard and Southwick-based Sussex harmony Choir performing songs from their repertoire. This was a brilliant opportunity for both local people and visitors to see the church and to have a chat with us, as well as THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 to learn more about the hlstory of the church and to enjoy refreshments. It is always a very positive and enjoyable experience when members of the congregation come together with a purpose. The Frlends held an Open Arts and Crafts morning again on 7th December. They were able to book more crafters this year, as well as artlsts, and offered soup lunches, mulled alcohol-free drinks and rnin￿ pies. A lot more affordable items were available thls year, providing an ideal opportunlty to meet people in the local community. Funding opportunities: The Frlends have been blessed by the generosity of local antique furnlture restorer and Patcham resident, Anthony Meadows, who restored the historlc church chest, thought to be from the Jacobean period. The chest Is now placed in the chancel and we are very thankful for Anthon¢s willingness and expertlse. The Friends have also funded two sets of extendable candle snuffers, plants and plant-tubs for the Church Barn and a memorial bench to be placed In the churchyard. We were also able to commlsslon a very detailed report on the state of the church bells and bell-tower by John Taylor & Companv. Over the summer the church hosted a Women's social on the beach in Hove. Over 20 attended of all ages, Comments received from attendees have been very positive, wlth many particlpants saying: They "Loved It......fmm planning onwards" 'A swim in the seo in the sunshlne, bacon butty afterwards, greot conversutions with my femolefrlends.....When do we get together againP" Bob Hlll contlnued to organise and host men's gatherlngs at his home, Includlng a summer BBQ and Chrlstmas event In Decernber. Barnacles toddler group continues to meet every Thursday in term tfme In the Barn with slx regular volunteers who welcome 20 families per week, Each week the chlldren enjoy play5ng, hearlng a story and slnglng songs, Including songs about God. The parents, grandparents and carers enjoy engaglng with their children as well as having a hot drink and a biscuit and a chat wlth others In a similar situatlon and with the volunteers. In July, we had four children 'graduate' from Barnacles to start school or preschool and we gave them a Jesus Storybook Bible each. In the summer holiday5 we had three park meet-ups for the first time to keep In touch with familles. We have also had a number of new bable5 born into the group. A number of Barnacle5 families attended services over Christmas, as well as the Easter Bake Along. One family continues to come to church regularly and another comes from time to time. We asked the familie5 to give us feedback. They said: 'it's a reol community, with both the children and the adults getting to know each other, '1 love it because I trust people here. I con hond n7y baby to anyone and Spend time with my older chil 'Itfvels like a safe space - u real salvation when you have small chrldren. 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 2024 Tin Over at The Ascenslon, this toddler group had another great year where we witnessed our regular children growing in confidence and engaging so well with one another and the activittes. It was also lovely to see the mumslcarers supporttng one another and making firm friendships, During the year we welcomed new bables, some new regulars and occasional vlsits from grand-parents and dads. Christmas Tots was a highlight, with Chrlstmas craft and songs, and a visit from our special 'bearded' guest with his sack of giftsl With some of the team stepping down or movlng on at the end of 2024, the difficult decision was made to pause the group in 2025, and relaunch somethlng to connect with famllies alongside the revitalisation of The Ascension Westdene in 2026. We would like to express our grdtitude to the volunteers who have led this group so brilliantlyi the Impact has been enormous on local families and we a￿ so thankful for thelr work. was set up in 2010 and continues to thrive. We provide elderly people livlng In our Parish with a three course meal. Almost two-thlrds of attendees are not church members. We are greatly encouraged by the feedback we recelve includinB the followlng comments: "To All the ladies at lunch - One blg thank you" "Wonderfulfvod and compony" "We appreciate the skFlls and hord work of the team. Always excellentfood" We continue to pray for all who Join u5 ft)r lunch and that new doors wlll open to serve our local communlty even more. At All Saints,, regular hlrers, chlldren's birthday parties and groups such as Barnacles, Brownles, Ralnbows and Good News for Everyone continued to hire space. Our halls were also used by families and friends following funerals, thanksglvlng services, baptisms and other life events. In 2024 a new bulldlngs and fabric team began meeting with the purpose of ensuring our buildings serve the vision of our church. Over the year, the team looked at our various bulldings and began prioritising what work needs to be done. In particular a group has looked at the leak/damp at The Ascension and a plan is now in pla￿ to fix this. In addition plans began to be made to renovate The Barn at All Salnts, particularly puttin8 a new kltchen in to bring it up to modern standards, In part for the benefit of hirers, At The Ascension there are a number of long term hirers who enjoy the spaces on offer for thelr varlous activlties. Brlghton Theatre Group has been with us for several years as well as a number of U3A group5 offering Pilates and table tennis. Children's parties are less popular as the Westdene Community Barn is a preferred space. We have excellent relationships with the Barn and endeavour to Support one another. The revenue from hirers has provided a good source of income. li THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 or encies seekin to allevlate over rjnd romo os el both locall ond abro Church Members continued to be involved In BHCM Foodbank helping to collect food and deliver parcels to those in need, There were drop-off points for donations in both churches and our congregations continued to be very generous. Both churches continued to support a varlety of outreach projects through mission agencies In the UK and overseas. Tearfund, Release International, Hope Home (an orphanage In Tanzania), Bishop Bismark in South Sudan and Samara's Aid Appeal (supporting projects in Syrla) Local Brlghton agencles that we supported financially were: Off the Fence (working with homeless, vulnerable women and children and education) Brighton and Hove Clty Mlssion (providing a food bank, schools work and outreach Into rest homes) The Gatherlng Place (Foodbank In Hollingbury) Other supported UK organlsation5 were.. Good News for Everyone (formerly Gideonsl Bible Society CPAS (our patrons) In addltion to our financial giving to The Gathering Place, we provlded 86 'Bags of Love,, filled with Christmas food and treats, for dIstribU￿On to those In need within Hollingbury. rn The Parochlal Church Council (PCCI is a charlty registered with the Charlty Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governinE document IS the Parochlal Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956. Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certaln ex-officio members (the Incumbent, assistant clergy, lay readers, churchwarden51, members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods and members of the church who are elected at the Annual Pamchial Church meetlng IAPCM). Parish Members are warmly encouraged to stand for elettion to the PCC to give a balance of gender, skills, and experien￿ where possible. Official Membershlp of the Church Is given by the Electoral Roll although all are invited to loin our services and activities. The Electoral Roll figure5 at the end of 2024 were 147 members. The full PCC met seven time5 during the year Sn February, twice in April, twice in July. September and November. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCMI was held in April. The PCC delegates day-to-day fabric issues to the Fabric & Buildings Team who are authorised to spend within agreed budgets and single item expenditure limits. The team ensured regular maintenance needs were met and advised on potential problems. including a significant Issue with damp discovered atThe Ascension. 12 TrIE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PATCHAM ALL SAINTS, DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The PCC reviewed the Safeguarding Pollcy. Thls was done in November and updated to Include latest guldellnes from the Diocese. The PCC a150 complied with section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Dlsclpllne Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guldance on safeguardlng children and vulnerable adults). PCC members have been circulated wlth the Parish Safeguardln8 Handbool<. As Is requlred, both ChU￿h websltes have a link to safeguardlng on their front pages. Inanclal Revlew The full accounts and notes are set out on pages 15 to 24. Unrestrlcted Income for 2024 was £187,014 compared to £149,098 in the prior year. The increase in income is mostly due to an increase in regular glving and one off donations and the recelpt of two legacles. Unrestricted expenditure for 2024 was £161,962 cornpared to £121,304 In the prior year. Thls increase in unrestricted expendlture of £40,658 was mostly due to an Sncrease in our parish contrlbution of £27,633 and increases in staff costs, admln costs, church ministry and running costs. In 2024 we received restricted Strategic Development Grant Funding from Chlchester Diocese of £38k {£46.8k in the prior yeail, which covers set up and salary costs for the purpose of revitallzlng the Parlsh of All Salnts, Patcham. We ended the year wlth a surplus in unrestricted funds before galns and losses on investments of £25,052 (prlor year surplus of £27,794). Our total funds stood at £1,851,837 at 310ecember 2024 compared to £1,820,977 at 31 December 2023. The PCC Reserves Pollcy Is to hold general reserves of a minimum of three months normal working expenditure together with an addltlonal reserve, as a desiEnated fund, prlmarily to meet exceptional expendlture, or unexpected building maintenance or Improvement costs. Our General Fund at 31 December 2024 stood at £123,553 at £110,778 and complied with this poIIcy. Thanks are due to so many people at both churches who willingly have glven of their time helping to mal Mwkol value 31-Detr24 CBF Investment Fund (Income) Share6 CBF Flxed Interest Security (Income) Shares Sant8nder Shares 8,347 914 173 7,133 304 Nll 188,686 1,323 569 190,578 4,319 40 200 4.159 193,005 1,363 369 194737 2024 2023 Lo￿18￿ Investments- endowments Short tenn Inv88tments 41,689 153,048 194,737 40,746 149,832 1￿,578 9 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln ono year 2024 2023 Taxatlon Accruals for utllltles and other costs Other credltor6 2,011 2,808 4668 2,024 2,071 11,442 15,537 10 Analy818 of Net A88et8 by Fund Tanglble Investments Nat Current Agsotg Total Restrlctod & All Saints Churchyard Fence Fund f All Salnls Fabrlc Fund g All Salnts Ml8slons and Charllles h All Saints Sunday Sthool Fund l All Salnts Growth All Salnts Speclal Donatlons k Ascenslon Bulldlng Fund l Ascension Flower & Garden Fund m Ascension Sunday School Fund n As￿nSIOn Worker Fund o Bismark p Fri8nds q Strategic Development Fund v Vlcarfs Dlscretionary Fund 774 4,264 774 4,264 500 410 500 410 3,550 1,396 62 9.250 4.120 380 24,706 3,550 1,396 62 9.25Q 4.120 380 24,706 Endowment All Saints Churchyard Fonce Fund h All Saints Sunday School Fund l Ascenslon Flower & Gard8n Fund m Ascenslon Sunday School Fund 9,295 1.363 4.070 26.961 41.689 9295 1A63 4,070 41,689 Unrestrlcted D8signated - Assets b Designated - Ben8fice Income Fund c Designated - PCC Allocations d General Reserves 1,482,268 10,173 142,875 1,492,441 142,875 26,573 123,553 1.785,442 1.851,837 26,573 123,553 150,126 174.832 1,482,268 1,482,268 153,048 194,737 Totsl S88 notes 11 and 13 for additional Informatlon on funds 22 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFALL SAINTS CHURCH, PATCHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT (contlnued} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 Statement of funds Bal blfwd 1 Jan 2024 Income Expendlture Transfers, Bal clfwd oth8r gains 31 Dec 2024 and losses Unrestrlctod Funds Deslgnated - Assets b Designated - Benefice Income Fund Deslgnated - PCC Allocatlons d General Fund 1,490,247 139,678 16,471 110,778 1,757,174 1,088 3,282 3,197 1,492,441 142,875 26,573 123,553 1,785,442 10,977 176,037 187,014 875 159,999 181,962 3,263 3,216 Bal blfwd Jan 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Bal dfwd other gains 31 Dac 2024 and losses R8strlct8d Fund8 All Saints Churchyard 8nd Fence Fund f All Salnts Fabrlc Fund g All Saints Missions and Charltles h All Salnts Sunday School l All Saints Growih All Saints Speclal Donatbns k Ascenslon Bulldlng Fund l Ascension Flower & Garden Fund Ascensfjon Sunday School Ascenslon Worker Fund Bi8mark p Frlends q Strateglc Development Fund r Vicarfs Discretionary Fund 1,164 4,264 252 642 774 4,264 1,483 34 1,483 153 500 410 153 500 410 488 151 732 151 2,818 1,396 1,287 6,565 4,120 3,550 1,396 8,875 3,277 38,036 10,100 592 38,036 9,250 4,120 380 23,057 53,328 51,679 Bal blfwd 1 Jan 2024 Gains Losse8 Transfers Bal clfwd 31 Dec 2024 Endowment Funds All Salnts Churchyard and Fence Fund h All Saints Sunday School l Ascenslon Flower & Garden Fund m Ascension Sunday School 9,087 1,323 3,978 26,358 40,746 208 40 92 9.295 1,363 4070 943 41,689 Total funds 1.820,977 241,285 213,641 3,216 1,851,837 12 Assoclated Trust8 The PGC hdds no Assoclate(l Trusts 23 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, PATCHAM NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13 Additlonal Informatlon on Fund8 All shares, except Santandor shares, are held by the Chloh6sl&r Board Of Flnanc8 {CBF) on behalf of the PCC. The followlng are cross referenced additlonal explanatlons to the notes 10 and 11. a) The Deslgnated Assets Fund represents the value of r￿ed assets and investments held, whlch are not Intended lo be 801d in the short temi. b) The Benefice Income Fund conslsts of unrestrlcted Invested shares providing unrestrlcted income. The PCC has deslgnated the fund for fabric and stafflng needs. c) The Designated PCC allocatlons contaln designated funds put aslde for speclfic purposès. d) The Gen&ral Fund contalns unrestricted funds under the control of the PCC thal can be spent on any charltablè purpose within the objects of the PCC. e) The All Saints Churchyard and Fence Fund started In 1962 as an endowment fund to provide Income to be used for the repair and upkeep of the churchyard and fence. Unspent Income is accumulated In a restrlcted fund. Tha All Salnls Fabrlc Fund records restrlcted donatlon5 received for bulldlng rerKJvation and maintenance. In addition there are funds designated by the PCC for specific bulldlng proJecls, g) The All Salnts Mlsslon Fund records donations restrlct8d to support causes outslde the church. Those are passed on directly and therefore it is expected Ihat the fund is zero at end of year. h) The All Saints Sunday School Fund commenced in 1984 with monles transferred from the Patcham Old Church of England School. The original investment and accumulated interest Ss held In a fixed Interest endowment and current Income is used to cover Youth Work and Sunday School expenses. l) The All Salnts Growth Fund holds funds to be used to for outreach and youth work. Thls includes runnlng Alpha sesslons. J) The All Saints Speclal Donations fund currently holds donatlons towards a revlsed edition of the All Saints, Church Guide. k) The Ascensk)n Bulldlng Fund holds, In a restrlcted fund, donations given speclfically for Ihe maintenanGe and improvement of the Ascension bulldlng. In addition there are deslgnated funds arising from the a9reed allocations by the PCC. l) The Ascension Flower and Garden Fund commenced in 1968 as an endowment which requires Income to be spent on church flowers and the upkeep of the garden. m) The Ascenslon Sunday Sch(M)l Fund was set up 5n 1968 as 8n endowment fund which requlres income to be utllised in supporting the Sunday School and youth work. Unspent funds are held in a restricted fund. n) The Asc6nslon Worker (Additional Staffj Fund was started in June 1999 from a special appeal to provide funds to enable the Church to appoint a muslc-youth-administrator worker. It was used in 2018 to buy Youth Worker servlces to help wlth th8 Zoom club. Currently there Is nobody holding this post and the residue Is held in a restricted fund. o) The Blsmark Misslon Fund records donations restrlcted to supporting Bishop Blsmark's m inlstry In South Sudan. p) The Frlends Fund holds monles raised by the 'Friends of All Saints, until the Friends, 8dministratSve commlttee decldes on its usage. q) The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) records grant funding re￿IVed for salaries, set up costs and operating cost from the Chichester Di￿eSe and the HTB nelMork for the purpose of revitalising the parish of All Saints Patcham. r) The Vicarfs Discretionary Fund has been set up to make funds avallabl& for emergency financial Support for ' vulnerable people In need In the parish. The clergy wlll declde the use of this fund, which could be given by way of a grant or a loan. 24 Independent Examlner's Report to the membersltrustees of The Parochial Church Councll of the Ecdeslastl¢al Parlsh of Patcham All Salnt5, Dlocese of thlchester. Charlty No 1132273. I report to the members/trustees on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the above Charlty for the year ended 31 December 2024 whlch are set out on pages 15 to 24. Respertlve responslblmtles of the Trustees and Ind•pendent Examlner. As trustees of the charlty, the members of the PCC are responslble for the preparatlon of the Accounts. They conslder that an audtt is not required forthls year under sectlon 144(2) of the Charlties Act 2011 (the 2011 Actl and that an Independent examlnation Is needed. It15 my respon51blllty to examlne the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures lald down In the General Directions glven by the Charlty Commlssloners Sectlon 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act,. and state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon. Basls of Independent Examlner'5 Statsment My examlnatlon was carrled out In accordance wlth the General Dlrertors glven by the Charlty Commisslon. An examinatlon Includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparlson of the accounts presented wlth those records. St also Includes conslderatlon of any unusual items or dlsclosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanatlons from the management commlttee Concernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldentethat would be required In a full audlt, and consequently, I do not express an audtt oplnlon on the accounts. Independent Examlnerfs Statement I have completed my examlnatlon, I conflrm that no materlal matters have come to my attention in connectlon with the examlnatlon which glves me cause to belleve that In. any materfal respect: the accountSng records were not kept In accordance wlth section 130 of the Charltles Act; or the accounts dld not accord wlth the accountlng records; or the accounts dld not comply wlth the appllcable requlrements concernlng the form and content of accounts set out In the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requlrement that the accounts glve a 'true and falrf vlew whlch is not a matter consldered as part of an Independent examination. 25 I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination to which attentlon should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. AUSTIN HARRITY FCA Slgned: Dated: 04 APRIL 2025 26