The ParochiaL Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ifield Trustees Annual Report and Annual Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Registered charity no. 1132318
Content5 Offlcers and professT(rf)al advisers Trust annual report Independent examiners report Receipts and Paytnent5 Summary of Flnancial Activitles Statement of Assets and Liabilitie5 Notes to the Annual Finala1 Report 10
Offlcers and professlonal advlsers Trustees: Ex Officio.. Incumbent and Rector: Curate: Reader.. Wardens.. Revd. Christine spencer (Chalrl Revd. Domlnic Desouza-campbdl (from 24 Aprll 20231 Jllllan Bell. John Christoper Bell luntll 26 Aprll 20231 Andy Ironside Ivice Chairl Kevln Lawler Ifrom 26 April 20231 Clare Wllson Amy Wilson. James May. Secretary.. Safeguardlng offTcer: Treasurer Elected member5.' Ellis Barton Anthony Eden luntil 31 January 20231 Naomi Gater luntil 17 December 20231 Martin Hull Veryan Nicholls Kevin Lawler (until 26 Aprll 20231 Mary Pedlow luntll 26 April 20231 Carl Peirce luntil 26 April 20231 Lindsey Plunkett Robert Pudney Jo-Ann Silk Ifrom 26 tlpril 20231 Trevor Strutt lunlil 26 Aprll 20231 Sarah Ward Clare Wilson Ifrom 26 April 2023 Nicola Wood (coopted from 26 Aprll 20231 hn Chrlstopher Bell. Ines Manning. lurktil 26 April 20231 Susan Maries. luntil 26 April 20231 Mary Ped[0 (from 26 April 20231 Trevor Strutt. Ifrotn 26 April 2023 Robert Pudney (Lay Chairl Deanery Synod.. Dloce5an Synod.. John Christopher Bell* Roberl Pudney "Whilst on ex-offFclo role, these members dld not become trustees. Reglstered office: Ifield Parfsh Offlce, 1 Lychgate Cottage, Ifield Street, Ifleld, Crawley, West Su55ex, RH11 ONt4 Independent Examlners: Richard place Dobson Services Limlled, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1 HT
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 Our alms and purposes The Parlsh of Ifield conslsts of two maln neighbourhoods on the west side of Crawley - Langley Green {once served by St Leonard's church, but now by St Maryaret'sl and Ifieldllfield Westlserved by St Margaret's church). Ifield PCC has the responslbllity of co-operating wlth the Rector, the Revd Christlne Spencer, and in: The promotion of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Chrfst accordlng to the doctrlnes and practices of the Church of England; Promoting in the parlsh the whole mlsslon of the church, pastoral, soclal, evangellstlc and ecumenical. To know Jesus betler and fflake HIM better known. Practlcal support and care for people in the parish, from the youngest to the eldest, Irrespective of level of need or, abillty to payi Providing financlal and other support to those in need and to other organisations wlth slmilar objectives. What we planned to do to achleve our charltable objectlves When planning our activitie5 for the year, the Rector and the PCC have consldered the Charlty Commission's guidance on public benefit and, In particular, the specific guldance on 'charltles for the advancement of religion,. The trustees have paid due regard to guldance issued by the Charfjty Commi55ion In deciding what actlvltles the charlty should undertake. For 2023 we discussed and planned the followlng objectives and actlvities to fulfil our alms of.. Enabling as many people as posslble to worship at our church and making thelr experience of worship a welcoming and accesslble one, Enabling as many people a5 posslble to become part of our parish community? Teachlng, baptlslng and nurturing new and existlng bellevers through courses at Lent, Advent and through house groups. Maintalning an overview of worship throughout the parish. Considering how services and outreach events can Involve the many groups that live wlthin the Putting falth into practice, through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament and helping to serve some of the needs of our local communltles. Offerlng worshlp and prayer and leamlng about the Gospel in small group situatlons- Assistlng people from all walk5 of Ilfe to develop thelr knowledge of, and trust in, Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people livlng In the parlsh- Helplng people through important life events such as death and bereavement; marriage. baptlsm. Providing asslstance to vulnerable group5 and Indlvlduals WTthin the parish. Glvtng grants to various charitles; Reachlng out to the unchurched through the provision of a varfety of outreach events,. Maintaining the fabrlc of our church buildlngs as a hlstoric centre and focu5 of Ilfe for the varlous communities we serve.
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 What we achleved and how we affected our beneflclarfes, Ilves Attendance at worship The church family welcomes v151tors from wlthin a5 well a5 OUt51de the parish boundary. St Margaret'5 church Is left open and unlocked between 8:30am until early aftemoon daily (due to a spate of vandallsml and is used by visltors for both tourlsm and for peace and quiet at a dlfficult time - ag the many entdes In our Visitors, Book testify to. Visitors attend by personal choice and. it is our great pleasure to welcome anyone from all walks of life to take part ift the Ilfe of our church. We contend that voluntary attendance to worshlp the Lord Je5U5 Chrlst Is a major demon5tratlon of the public beneflt of our activities, There were 133 parishioners on the par15h electoral roll at the start of the year. 3 names have been removed during the year and 5 names added. which glves a total of 135. Currently 37 are not resident within the parish. We a150 have a church Facebook page which at the APCM In 2023 we have c.640 members. A wlder range of services are being offered at St Margaret's, from the informal FIISH Inon-Eucharistic worship), Sunday Celebratlon {non-Eucharistlcl, Service of the Word Inon-Eucharlstlcl to the more traditional sung Eucharlstlc servlces of the weekly Parish Communlon, the All-age Worship, the Book of Common Prayer {BCPI Holy Communlon, and these continue to engage and grow a wlde range of indlviduals. Provision of the church buildinss for people to enjoy We held 18 baptlsms, 18 funerats 8 in the church or at graveside and 10 in the Crematorluml, 2 weddings, and 5 Internment of ashes took place in the churchyard. Our church continues to be appreclated by our parlshioners and many others, a5 a space where life events are celebrated wlth joy and thanksgiving. During 2023 we have contlnued to explore ways Tn whlch our congregation and church buildlng can be used for event5 that are of value to our local community, In addition to church servlces. 5t Margaret'5 hosted a concert In aid of Open House, the local homeless shelter. It was posslble to hold a Carol Servlce Inslde round the Chrlstmas tree and a total of c. 33 people attended Including both adults and children. A service of Nine Lessons and Carols was held at whlch 53 adults and 6 children were preser¢t. Additionally, a Cdb Service was held on Christmas Eve, which was attended by many non-regular church goers as well as member5 of the congregation. A total of c.176 adults and 48 children attended thls service: the servlce was much appreciated by the local communlty. St Leonard's church, Langley Green contlnues to be rented out to a French speaklng evangelical church,, The Voice of Dellverance 1120 attendees). The adjacent large hall Is being rented to a Tamil Muslim group and Is used as a Mosque1250) attendees. The Parlsh own5 Lychgate Cottage, a property adjacent to St. Margaret's church. The ground floor is Used for the Parlsh Office and flrst point of contact wlth those plannlng weddlng5, baptism etc and as the Cholr vestry. The Second floor Is rented out resldentially. We continue to explore ways of enhanclng our buildlngs to make them of more practical use to the wlder community. The old cholr Yestry ha5 been refurblshed to become the Chlldren's room for all of our church youth groups ¢0 use - wlth 19 chlldren {from 13 families) attendlng the Junlor meetlng IJYCI, 14 children from 14 families attending the next youth group (AYCI and 8 teenagers from 8 famllles attending the older meetlng IBYCI; many of the older children became junior leaders at the Summer club. Summerlholiday club attracted 59 children from 42 familie5 some of whom were regular church soers, but many were from the wider community. Worship during the year has included holding an All.Sou15 seNlce In collaboration wlth a local funeral dlrector, where those who had had funerals undertaken by
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 both the church and also by the funeral director during the previous three years were invlted to come to church and particlpate in a 5ervlce whlch remembered those they had lost. Provision of pastor(71 care for people living in the porish The Pastoral Care Team is currently belng revlewed but contact has been maintalned for those unable to come to church through telephone calls, emalls and visits. The monthly communlon serylce held in a local care home has now been restarted and In addltlon a monthly non-EucharF5tic service has been developed for use in both thls and another local cafe home which Is much appreciated by the residents. A small team from the church attended both these care homes to slng Christmas carols. The provlslon of communlon at home has been Lmdertaken by the Rector and the reader. Provision of tangible support to the poor dnd needy The parish contlnue5 to support our local h¢Jnele55 hostel, Open House, through financlal donatlons, and by supporting the local foodbank. The parlsh also supports the local Foodbank (the Easter Team) providlng fortnlghtly collections for this. Thls has continued and grown durlng thls year with collections of fo(dstuffs now being much larger than previously. The parlsh has also held a stall at our three local shopping parades on a Saturday four times during the year asklng people to contrlbute to the fot)dbank thls resulted In three car loads of foodstuffs each tlme belng delivered to the Easter Team. Permlsslon was S¢Jught from the local authorltles for thi5 and the local PC50's were Invited to be present too. The parish Is also forming closer links wlth the LoveYourNelghbour scheme In the centre of Crawley. We also support the work of Chrlstians Against Poverty in Crawley with a monthly financial contrlbutlon of C125 and the work of two volunteers In their debt counselling work. The parish contributes to Chlchester Dlocesan Family Support Work. We have two members on the local Support Group and In 2023 donated half our Christmas collections and all the proceeds of our Lent lunches to thls cause. We also collect a large quantlty of toys and toiletrles for the charlty In Advent. Indlvldual church members contrlbute through monthly standing orders, and the whole congregatlon generously supports those who take part in the FSW annual sponsored walk. Proceed5 from Chrlstmas collectlons were shared equally between the work of Open House and Family Support Work. We have also stTJPOrted the Children's Society through a Chrlstln8le Servlce. Provision of support to the young Ifleld Parlth continue to Support the yOLJng of the parish In a wide varlety of ways. SLEnday School has been discontlnued at present as chlldren are welcomed in all serYice5' the church youth groups had been divlded to allow for dlfferent needs and currently there are approx. 19 children (from 13 famllles) attendlns the junlor meeting IJYC), 14 children from 14 famllies attending the next youth group IAYCI and 8 teenagers from 8 familles attendlng the older meeting {BYC); many of the older chlldren became Junior leaders at the Summer club. Summerlholiday club attracted 59 children from 42 famllies. Schoo15 VlSIt5 for assemblies are undertaken by the Rector weekly at the church school and a new lunch time club was commenced In September (Jesus and Me Jam) and thls was run by the Youth and Children's offlcer. There have been several vislts to the church by the children in years 3.6 for Christmas, Easter, harvest and the end of term leavers seryice. One of the local secondary schools also visited a5 part of thelr rewew of local buildings and very much enjoyed their visit. Durlng the year a weekly termtlme parentlcarer and toddler group has contlnued to provide a safe and nuriurlng space for cafers and chlldren to come to play and chat. Thls has grown with 62 children having
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 attended from 53 famllle5 the malorlty of which are not regular church member5 or who have any connectlon with 'church'. We contlnued to employ a Chlldren'5 and Youth Offlcer to be a focu5 of leading growth in our children's and youth work, whlch has seen engagement in servlces and other events. St Mar8aret'5 contlnues to ensure that all young people and vulnerable adults in our care are adequately Safeguarded by rlgorous compliance to all dlocesan and natlonal church safeguarding pollcles. We comply to the Slmple Quallty Protects standard land achleved Level 1 status) and ensure that all those worklng vAth young people and vulnerable adults are trained to the approprlate CO, C1, C2 and C3 levels intr¢)duced by the Church of England. Teaching and nurturing the Christian faith For most of the year there have been two study groups across the parlsh Iclrca 18 attendees). Flnanclal Revlew Incoming resources Total receipts Increased thls year, drlven by an Increase in rental Income due to the expiry of cod-19 reduction5 whlch were granted to all of our tenants. Donations and Income from weddings and funerals decreased underllnlng the very 5erioLlS tough circumstances the parish face5. We expect income Tn 2024 to simllar to that In 2023. Outsoins resources Expenditure for the year was broadly in line wlth 2022, with some addltlonal expenditure on the church buildlng offsetting a reductlon in other expenses (which were malnly professional fees In 2022 in relation to our Lychgate cottage buildlngi. In 2Q23 we expect to see a reduction in Salary costs as a result of a decreased headcount. Future Income and expenditure The main objective for the parish in the coming years Is to increase receipts In order to cover expenditure whlch Inclltdes a parlsh thare of c.E80k if paid in full. However we are some way off of thls goal and so 2023 will require us to carefully monitor our finances and ensure we focus on deliverlng our core objectives. Why we hold some money in reserve It 15 the PCC'S pollcy: That due to the age and condltion of the buildlngs, It should work toward5, and then malntain, balance on the general unrestricted funds lexcludlng property} whlch equates to approximately three months worth of unrestricted payments as contingency agalnst unforeseen situations. The closing balance on unrestricted funds at the end of 2022 was £50k12022: E44kl which achleved this,
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 To invest temporarlly surplus endowment funds with the CBF Church of England deposit fund, returning proportlonately these funds to our current account, as they are needed to pay day-to- day bills. At ihe end of 2022 £22k12022: £20kl was invested this way. To Invest lesacles restricted as to their object5, Wlth the Churches, Charltles and Local Authoritles flnanclal provider, CCLA, until such time that sultable projects or beneflclarfes are Identlfled by the PCC, and payments to them can be made. Risk Alaftagement The trustees have assessed the major ri5k5 to which the charlty Is exposed, and are satlsfied that systems are In place to mitigate exposure to the major rTsks. The PCC approved a Rlsk Pollcy In November 2020. The PCC takes a minimal risk approach to operations. PCC meetlngs are held every 2 months to dlscuss rlsks {Includlng upcomlng events) and put in place insurance. Wlth no flxed assets or debtors, the rlsk of impalrment is mlnlmal. Cash handling remaTns a risk, 5egregatlon of duties taking place throughout the parlsh where possible. There Is a Safeguarding Officer In place In order to ensure that we can manage vulnerable people approprfately. A Safeguarding report is presented at every PCC meetlng. an annual Safeguarding review was carrfed out In May 2021. The Church of England's newly prlnted Parish Safeguarding Handbook Promotlng a Safer Church and Pocket GuFde hhs been Issued to all key members,. and the PCC has complied with the duty to have due regard to the House of Blshop5' Safeguardlng Policy arKI Practice Guidance. Structure• govemance and mana8ement of the charlty The Parochlal Church Council (PCCI Is reglstered wlth the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governing document Is the Parochial Church Counci15 (Powers) Measure 1956, During the year the members set out on page 1 Seed as members of the Parochial Church Council. Membership of the PCC is determined under the Chuich Representatlon Rules and con51Sts of certain ex- officio members (the incumbentlpriest-ln-charge. curate, lay readers Ilcensed to officiate in the church), the churchwardens and members of the Deaneryj Diocesan or General Synods, and 12 member5 of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting {APCMI. Not all elected members served for the whole calendar year. All members of the congregation are encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where tX)S51ble and are hopeful of encouraglnq a wider age range of PCC members going forward. This Trustees, Annual Report wa5 approved by the PCC and slgned on their behalf by Revd Christine Spencer, Rector on 16 Pi6¥rJ- 20
Independent examlner's report to the Trustees of The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastlcal Parlsh of Ifleld I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charlty for the year ended 31 December 2023 whlch are set out on pages I to 13, Responslbllltles and bas15 of report As the charity's tru5tee5 you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act'l. I report In respect of my examlnation of the charlty's accounts carried out under sectSon 145 of the Act and in carrylng Out my examinatlon I have followed all the appllcable rectIonS gTven by the Charity Commlssion under sectlon 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examinatlon. I conflmi that no material matters have come to my attentlon In connection th the examlnation glving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept In respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other matters in connection with the examlnatlon to which attention should be drawn in thls rewrt In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Darren Harding ACA FCCA DChA Rlchard Place Dob50n SeICe$ Llmlted Registered In England Company Number 4681154 1-7 station Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1 F Date: 26-Mar-24
Recelpts and Payments Summary of Flnanclal Actlyltles Note Unrestmcted Restrlcted Endowment General Fund5 Funds Funds INote 71 INote 61 2023 2023 2C123 Total Fund5 Total Fund5 2023 2022 Income and endowments from: Donations Trading activlties Inve5tmentS Other receipt5 Total recelved 35,994 40,085 1.762 8,354 86.195 35,994 43.647 3,623 B,354 91.618 40,834 32,292 19781 9,352 81.500 3.562 1,861 3.562 1.861 Expendlture on,, Charltable activites Other payments Total pald 72,411 6,522 78.933 72,411 13,754 86,165 75,030 9,020 84.050 7.232 7,232 Re¢on¢lliation of funds: Net income Funds at 1 January Funds at 31 December 7,262 43,544 50,806 (3,670 22.64M 18,974 1.861 20,419 22.280 5.453 86,607 92,060 12,5501 89,157 86.607
statemènt of Assets and Liabllitle5 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment General Funds Funds Funds (Note 71 (Note 61 2023 2023 2023 Total Funds Total Funds 2023 2022 As5•ts: Bank current account CBF éeposit fund Bank and deposlt accounts 28,883 21,9Z3 50,806 28,883 40,897 69,780 26,559 39,629 66.188 18,974 18.974 CBF Investment fund shares Investment a55ets at market Value 2Z,280 22.280 22,280 22,280 20,419 20.419 Nèt Assets: 50.806 18,974 22.280 92.060 86,607 Liabllltle5: At the year end the following estimated Ilablllties existed (all to be paid frMI unrestricted funds): 2023 2022 Accruals Other creditors 1,479 5,132 6,611 1,285 2,314 3.599 Thls Financial Report for the year ended 31 Decernber 2023, includlng the note5 followlng, wa5 approved by the PCC and signed on Its behalf by Revd Christln& Spencer, Rector, Date: 16 fv h/.J g 03
Notes to the Annual Flnandal Report 1. Basls of preparatlon The financial statements of Ihe PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Church AccrAJnting regulatlQn5 2Q)6, using the Receipts and Payrnents Basis. 2. Analysls of total recelved Unrestricted Restricted Endowment General Fund5 Funds Fund5 2023 Total Funds Total Funds 2023 2023 2023 2022 Planned giving lexcl. gift aid) Planned giving Ino gift aldl Loose cash collection5 Special appeals Grant5 Gift aid recovered Dona05 22,851 2,648 4,662 22,851 2,648 4,662 25,867 3,105 5,905 5,833 35,994 5,833 35,994 5,957 40,834 Rental Income Fundraising events Tradlng actlvities 40,085 40,085 3,562 43,647 29,792 2,500 32,292 3,562 3,562 40.085 Bank and CBF dep051t interest CBF investmerit fund income Investments 1,762 1,762 1,861 3,623 839 11,8171 (978 1,861 1,861 1,762 Fee5 for weddlngs and funerals. Government grants Other receipts Other recelpt5 8,058 8,058 8,718 296 8.354 296 8,354 634 9.352 Total received 86,195 3,562 1,861 91,618 81,500 'Receipts for Fees for weddlngs and funerals Include5 amoullts collected on b&half of the Diocese that are then Included in the Weddlngs and funeral cost payments in note 3. 10
Notes to the Annual Flnanclal Report 3. Analy515 of total pald Unrestricted Restricted Endowment General Fund5 Funds Funds 2023 Total Funds Total Funds 2023 2023 2023 2022 Charitable donation5 Partsh share to Chichester Dlocese Salarie5 and honpraria incl Nl MIs5ion costs Insurance Water, gas, electrlc, and oil Printing and photocopying other regular church costs Wedding and funeral c05t5 Accounting and examiners fees Charltable actlvltle5 1,375 19,250 25,204 993 7,581 9.535 1,409 3.130 2,674 1.260 72.411 1,375 19,250 25,204 993 7,581 9,535 1,409 3,130 2.674 1,260 72,411 1,903 21,589 24,191 1,001 6,911 7,447 1,707 8,155 980 1,146 75,030 Equipment aintenance & redecoration Bank fees Other payments other payments 4,102 415 2,005 6.522 6,833 10,935 415 Z.404 13.754 462 8.508 9,020 399 7.232 78,933 7.232 86,165 84,050 4. Charltable donatlon5 Charilable donatlons In the year Included donation5 to: 2023 2022 Chrlstlans against poverty Other 1,375 1,500 403 1,903 1,375
Notes to the Annual Flnanclal Report 5. Parlsh share to Chichester Dlocese The Parish share to Chichester Diocese1£19,25012022'. £21,589)) 15 for the payment of Clergy and other central costs. The full c05t of the parish ministry amounts to c.£80,00012022: £76,967). The shortfall is kindly absortjed by the D6ocese and not payabl& by the parish in future years. However should the Diocese end thls support at any point In the future the parish would Ilkely to have to reduce what it can offer to the community. 6. Trust The CBF hold four trusts and one fund for the parish.. 2023 2022 CBF Investment IKinightlLovebandl CBF Inyestment (Woodl CBF Investment IHope.Sheppertonl CBF Deposit (Chancel trust 14,784 1,221 1,602 4,673 22,280 13,513 1,116 1,451 4,339 20.419 The Chancel tr115t investment and desposit can only be used for the insurance and repairs to the chancel only. There are two church yard trust5 to be used In the malntenance of the churchyard and of the Knight, Loveband and Wood graves. Income only is paid to PCC account for the use of the aforementioned purposes. The Hope-shepperton Trust consists of endowment capttal, held a5 C8F Investment shares and Is shown at current markel value. Thè income Is for the purpose of keeplng the Lady Chapel in good repair upon the condition that the sravestone of late husband Is also kept in good repair. Income and capital can be used but the orlginal bequest of £270 must remain intact wlth the terms of the bequest. 7. Restrlcted funds Restricted funds at the year end.. 2023 2022 Fabrlc fund. Music fund Chancel trust Heating fund 17,672 370 250 682 18,974 20,943 510 250 941 22,644 The restricted funds are for the following purposes.. Fabrlc fund- for the general maintenance of the St Margarets church. 'INJcludEd wlthln the fabrlc fund Is £2.500 available for gas bllls to assist with keeplns the prevention of damage to the church from cold weather. Music fund: for expense5 whlch benefit the mu51c of St Margaret's Churd). Chancel trust.. for the insurance of and repairs to the chancel, Heating fund: to fund a new boiler as the exlstlng one failed beyond repair in 2018 (the replacement has been made with any balance above being a residual fund). 12
Notes to the Annual Flnanclal Report 8. Glft ald Gift aid is recoverable on th)nations recefved up to the year end. Due to the preperatlon on the basis of cash accounting, there Is Gift Aid due on Decemberfs donatlon after the year end. 9. Payments to PCC employees 2023 2022 Gross pay 23,952 Penslon costs 424 Tirning dlfference lsee below) 11851 Salaries and honaria per note 3 25,204 24,191 The above gross pay and national insurance charge are per the payroll records, however these accounts are on a cash basls, so there is an itnmaterial timing difference with paywnents. No payments were made to PCC members In the year other than for reimbursement of expensÈs Incurred on behalf of the PCC. 25,068 135 10. Related party transactlons During the year a trustee has been pald £8,011 12022: £7,313) for other services. These payments are reflected in the I&E within Sttlorles ond honarla. This trustee joined the board on 27 April 2022, Prior lo this date the salary payments were Still a relaled party transaction as the Trustee was a spouse of ather Trustee, During the year there were various donations from trustees to the parish. Due to many being in cash it is not possible to quantify Lhe amounts. Durlng the year there were various èxpenses paid for by trustees on behalf of the church Ibecause cash float5 are not given outl, whlch were then reimbursed. There were no other related party payment5 or recelpts during the year. 13