CHURCH OF ENGLAND
ST JOHN'S CHURCH FELBRIDGE
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
ANNUAL REPORT
and
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
of the
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
Registered Charity number 1132388
For the year ended 31 December 2023
CONTENTS
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL,
ADMINISTRATIVEINFORMATION.....................................................
REVIEWOF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THEPCC.................................
FINANCIAL REVIEW.............................................................................
RISK ASSESSMENT and STA TEMENT OF THE PCC S
RESPONSIBILITIES..............................................................................
INDEPENDENT EMMINER'S REPORT....................................................
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTWITIES.................................................
BALANCE SHEET................................................................
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS..........................................9-17
ohn's
hurch Felbrid
Vicar
The Revd Mark Francis, Ilo 31 December 20231
The Vicarage, 8 The Glebg, Fglbridge, East Grinstead RH19 2QT
Independent Examiner."
Mrs Sundry Sundaran. ACA, FCCA. Brooks & Co. Chartered Accountants,
Suite 3, Independent House, Independent Business Patk, Imberhome Lane,
East Grinslead, West Sussex, RH19 1TU
Bankers."
CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, Kent, ME19 4JQ
Natvvest ple, 15. London Road, EG, RH19 1 GP
The P.C.C of the Parish of StIDhn's Felbridge 15 è Registered Charity. nurnber 1132388

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL of
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023
Tre Pafochial Church Council has pleasure in presenting Ils report arKI Ftiiancial Slaleinenls of the Charily
for the year ended 31$t December 2023. The Financial Statements have been prepared In aecordance with
the policies set out on page 9 and ccxmply with the Church Accounting Regulat￿nS 2006 and applicable law.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Sl John's, Felbridge was registered as a charity
on 28th October 2009, and ils governing document is the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure119561
as amendèd and the Church Representation Rules. The Charity regislratKJn n￿lber is 1132388.
During the year, the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council IPCCI and as Trustees."
Vicar. (Chair lo July 20231
Mark Francis
Curate. Ico-optedl
Rob Hindmarch
Reader. Ico-opledl
Nick Smith
Churchwarden". IEx-Officiol
Chris Bowes
Churchwarden." IEx-Officiol (Vi￿ Chairl Phil Tadman
(until 31 December 2023)
(from 26, June 20221
(until Meeting of Parishioners 20241
(until Meeting of Parishioners 20241
Representatives on the Deanery Synod.. David Brows
Grant Pyner
Nick Smith
Phil Tadman
Brenda Wilkinson
(until APCM 20261
(until APCM 20261
lunlil APCM 20261
(until APCM 20231
(until APCM 2026}
Elected members..
Carol Bagshawe ITfeasuror) (until APCM 2025)
Tim Cole
(until APCM 20261
Jeremy Ellwood
(until APCM 2025}
Malcolm Francis
(until APCM 20231
David Legg ISecretary}
(until APCM 20261
Miriam Markham
(until APCM 20231
Elizabelh Purdy
lunlil APCM 20261
Quanlin Purdy
lunlil APCM 2026)
Mary Pyner
(until APCM 20251
Rowan Saunders
lunlil APCM 20251
Amo Viviers
lunlil APCM 20251
BFenda Wilkinson
(until APCM 2023}
Structure* govemance and management
Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of ￿rtain ex-
officio members Ilhe incumbent. curate, lay readers licensed to officiate in the church). the Churchwardens
and members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods plus up to twelve tnembers of the chuich who
are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI. Church members are warmly enwuraged lo
sland foF election lo the PCC. and we try lo ensure a balan￿ of skills and experien￿ where possible. The
2023 Meeting of Parishioners and the APCM took place on 23rd May 2023.
Objectives and activities
The primary objective of Sl John's PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ according lo
the doctrines and practices of th& Church of England, and our mission slalement is'lo gather, grow and go,
as followers of Jesus Christ,. The PCC has the responsibility of cLK)perating with the Vicar, the Revd Matk
Francis (until 31 December 20231 in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church
pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumeni¢al. The PCC has given consideration to the Charity Commissiori's
general guidance on public benefit under Section 17 of Ihe 2011 Charities Act.
Electoral Roll and Church Attendance
Following the annual revision of the Electoral Roll IERI in 2023 there were 191 people12022."1931 on the ER
on 23rd May 2023, 4412022'.471 of ¥￿￿0M were ￿Sident within the parish. SrA12022.. 131 new members were
added during the year with a loss of eight {2022' seven) members in the same period.
The revision of the ER in April 2023 means that it reflects the ￿gUlar commitment to Sl John's as names
have been removed due lo death and members who had moved since the last new ER was made in 2019.
The P.CC. ofthe Pari5th 015tJohn's Felbrldge Is a RÈ8iSte¥ed thority. number 1132388
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL of
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023
The average weekly allendance on a usual Sunday in 2023 was as follows." 10.00 am service- adults 63
{2022". 7618nd 2012022." 201 children.. lo'(￿ am liveslream150 views)," 6 pm service - adults 3512022'.391
and 11 12022."12) youth", Mondays (Communion servi￿/COnnectIOns Praisel at 2.00 pm 34 adults and St
John's online 17 adults. The VerVe￿Bs youth groups saw around 20 attendees each week and XTB in
Felbridge Primary School averaged 17 cjiildren each week
The total av&rage attendan￿ on a Sunday across both servi￿5 in October 2023 was 98 adults and 31
young people under 16 Iplus 50 YouTube views for those attending online). By comparison, the average
weekly allendance on a usual Sunday in 2022 was 115 adults and 32 youro Peop￿ under 16 (plus 95
people making YouTube views). Those who attend more than one servic8 are only counted on￿.
The 'worshipping community, al the end of 2023 was 28813D7 in 20221, including 71 {2022."77) under 16,
85 reported on the 2023 Church of England ststislics for mission relurn.
The Rock, BOSS and Verve children and youth and groups continued lo meet in weekly. The TBS Group
that mel in church on Friday evenings after Verve in 2022 did not meet in 2023.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR
The 2023 APCM was held on 23r4 May and at the preceding Meeting of Parishioners, Phil Tadman *)d
Chris Bowes were eleded as Churchwardens. At the APCM ilseK, David Brows, Grant Pyner, Nick Smith
and Brenda Wilkinson were nominated and accepted as Deanery Synod represenlaives and automatically
became members of the PCC. Malcolm Francis. David Legg, Mirk?m Markham and BrerKla Wlkinson had
reached the end of their three-year lems as PCC members. Malcolm and Miriam stood down but David
and Brenda were willing to sland for membership again, Brenda as Deanery Synod represenlalive, and
both were duly nominated and accepted. In addiEion, there were three further nominations for PCC
membership- Tim Cole, Elizabeth Purdy and Quentin Purdy- and all were aC￿pted.
This gave a total PCC membership for the coming year of seventeen- Mark Francis as Chair until his final
PCC meeting in July 2023, two ¢hur¢hwardens," four Deanery Syncxl representatives, eight lay members
and two ex offi¢io members IRob Hindmarch and Nick Smith) At the PCC meeting on 30 May 2023, the
PCC elected David Legg as Secretary and Electoral Roll Off icer and Carol Bagshawe as Treasurer. The
PCC met six times during 2023 for ils bi-monthly meetings with an additional meeting held on Novemb¥ 1
2023, this being the 'Preliminary Vacancy meetinglPre-Se￿ion 11 Meeting,, the first stage In the prO￿sS to
recruit a new vicar of Sl John's. Average attendan￿ for the yeaf s meetings was twelve.
PCC meetings always begin with a Bible reading and a lime of prayer in order to seek the Lord's guidan¢e
in ils discussions and prayer Continues at intervals during the meetings. Each meeting includes a review of
both the chLJrch's finances and safeguarding Task Team leaders also present a report of the activities of
their teams sinee the preceding meeting.
The rich and varied topics discussed by the PCC durtng the year Included:
ongoing discussion of, and the PCC response to, the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith
and Prayer5 of Love and Faith pro￿$$ including agreement of a PCC Resoltrtion on the subject
the Sl John's Vision
the Sl John's team visit to Uganda
revisiting the Youth Team Envlronmental Report and proposals
changes to the PCC staff team including the appointment of a Children's Worker (Roxi Cole)
reviews of the Glebe C8télCommunily Fridge project
Following Mark's decision to step down as vur due to ill health, there was discussion about the
vacancy procedure and the arrangements that needed to be Fxrt in plac8 to achieve an appointment
of a successor. The PCC formed a Vacancy Working Group lo draft a Parish Profile, a prerequisite
lo advertising the vacancy.
Amongst other topi￿ discussed were ￿muneration for PCC employees." the Parish Support Fund and our
contribution5 to it,. Rob Hindm8rd)'s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land,. plans for the Coronation weekend the
dislribuliori of funds raised through the World Mission Grft Day. Many other mallers were discussed as part
of individual team reports.
The P.C.C. of the Partshof Stlohn's Felbridge is a Registered Charity. nurnber1132388
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
We are grateful to all those who support St John's through their prayeis and donations. We Iharkk God for
the response and generosity of church members during 2023. Although il was a d￿lcUlt year for many,
donations increased by 4 5%. Many Church members have a valid gbft aid declaration in place, which
in￿e8$e$ donations made by 250A. The 2023 finances enabled the mission and fninistry of Sl John's lo
pro￿ed without a need to change the budget for 2023 that had been agreed by the PCC in November 2022.
2023 again highlighted the impoflance of regular voluntary Income provided by members Standing orders
and bank transfers are well used, and the card readerfacility was alsowell used in 2023. Although the agreed
budget foi 2023 was not amended. the PCC felt able tofund the appoi¥rtment of a 10 hours a week Children's
worker from September 2023. The full annual accounts are available on pages seven lo seventeen of this
annual report. Some points of interest are as follows..
Result:
It Is encouraging lo note that the total funds of the PCC only decreased by £1,049 dufing 2023 compaffd lo
decrease of £7,114 in 2022 The total funds on 31 December 2023 were £183.274 12022". £184.3231.
However. the total funds included £22,381 festricted ftjnds 12022. £12.2661, the balance of funds being
designated £49,436 (2022.. £44,4￿) and undesignated unrestricted reserves of £111,45712022' £127,621)
being a decrease of 12.7%.
Income:
Total income was £202,866 which was £5,78712.9Yol more Ihan the 2022 lolal of £197,079. In addilion lo
the Increase in general giving by church members, there was a signrficant Increase in reslricled income,
due to a team visrt lo mission partners in Uganda, and some giving related to the ill health of the vicar. In
addition, the PCC received two grants lotallin9 £2,900 in 2023 and the investment income rose to £4,546
(2022.. £1,309> due to higher interest rates. The range of methods available to Fnake financial contributions
(standing orders, bank transfers, card reader, and the use of Stewardship and the Charities Aid
Foundation) was appreGiated by members and visitors in 2023. The majority of donations given in 2023
were made tax effectively. by the use of Grt Aid and the Grft Aid Small Donations Schemes, administered
by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs. The PCC encourages tax-effective giving and ￿cOm[nends the
use ot Gift Aid to any who pay lor have deducted) income andlor capital gains tax. Pleasa contact a
member of the finan￿ team rf you want more information.
Expenditure:
Total expenditure for 2023 was £205,90812022 £201,404), being an increase of just over two Per￿n1 in
2023 cornpared to 2022. The sum of £69.972 was paid to the Dioeesan Parish Support Fund IPSFI in 2023
12022 £68:600). This contribution to the diocese is for housing, stipend ard pension costs of clergy, plus
amounts for dI0￿$an central costs, clergy training and a contribution lo national church funds. The PSF
requires the PCC lo offer 8 pledged contribution to the diocese by early September each year. for payment
during the following year. The pledge is made by the PCC as they apply the three main principles of the
PSF. being proportionalty. infom)ed generosity and an encouragement to be self-financing. The PCC
submils the annual pledge to the Archdeacon. who has accepled the pledge of £73,300 for 2024. In
addilion lo the pledge, the diocese re￿IVeS wedding and funeral fees from the PCC, and income from the
Margary Trust, as explained on page 17. note 14 of the financial statemenls.
Funds:
As slated above, the funds lotalled £183,274 at the end of 2023 12022 £184,323). The funds *ndude a
designated Quinquennial fund. for use in allending lo church repairs, following Quinquennial Inspection
Reports. The next inspection is due in 2024. Details of the funds at 31 December 2023 are shown In note 9
of the accounts. We tTUSt that the funds together with the ongoing financial support of thurch members, will
help the parish achieve ils mission and ministry objectivgs for 2024_
The Future:
In November 2023 the PCC agreed 2024 budget Commitments lotalling £214,000 (2023 £?0?,(￿0) to
progress the work and mission of tha church, noting our current commitments, our vision and desire to reach
out to the parish and beyond with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Chri51. The PCC trust that the members of
Sl John's will continue lo support the work of the church and the signrficant challenges that lie ahead, by their
prayers and financial grfts.
Thanks: As we thank all those vtho contribute lo St John's, we also thank members of the fin8nce team,
and particularly Carol Bagshawe for her work as PCC treasurer, and the other members of the finan
team. Tre details in the 2023 annual accounts provide both encouragements and challenges. May we hear
what God is saying to us as we reV￿W the accA)unts, ttusl Him for the future, and seek lo keep in slep with
the Spirit, day by day.
The P.C.C. of thè Parish ofStJohn s Felbridge is a RÈgiStèred Charty. Thumbèr 1132888
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2023
Reserves Policy:
The PCC ￿VIeW their reserves 2t their meetings, as the aim is to hold a minimum of three months of the
previous year's regular operating expenditure as unrestricted reserves. This level is lo enable the PCC to be
a responsible employer and lo manage ils ccmnmitments, including ils annual pledge to the Diocesan Parish
Support Fund. addition. a transfer of £5.000 is made each yearfrom the General Fund lo the Quinquennial
Fund. The Quinquennial fund is used primarily lo athieve work reqU￿ed. as specrfied in Inspecting Architect's
reFK)rts following Quirv4uennial inspections. The next Quinquennial Survey is due lo be completed in 2024_
Investment Poli¢y:
The PCC invest funds with CCLA via a Church of England Investment Fund and a Deposit Aceount. The
main PCC bank account is with CAF Bank Ltd. The PCC seeks to keep any surplus liquid funds in short-lemi
deposits, which can be readily available, bul Inte￿St rales remain very low.
The PCC are grateful for the work of the Finance Team, who themselves appreciate the engagement of the
PCC ill finan￿ matters, and the support of others with particular roles relating lo the finan￿$ of the church.
These include the Sidespersonslwelcomers, task teams, and all who ccnlribute to Sl John's, and its
stewardship of resources entrusted to the PCC
RISK A
SESSMENT
Sl John's Church has established a Risk Management PrO￿sS to identty and manage the risks to which the
Church is exposed. The PCC supports a four-stage Risk Management Process which involves111 identifying
the potential risks lo which Sl John's is exposed and logging them In a Risk Register,'121 an assessment of
the potential impact and probability of those risks ¢ryslallising",131 an agreement that the high-level risks will
have appropriate c4)nlrols or action plans lo mitigate them., and141 an ongoing Monitoring ProTrss lo review
the existinglnew risks as w@11 as the progress wFth respect lo completing the h￿Jh-IeVel risk action plans. The
key risk groups lo which Sl John's is potentially exposed are. Financial. Health & Safely, Repulal¢on.
Operational, Security, Legal Islatulory Requirementsl and Safeguarding.
STATEMENT OF THE PCC'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Law applicable lo charilEs in England and Wales requires the Trustoes lo prepare fi'nanci81 slalements for
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of
ils financial position al the end of the year. In preparing those financ￿1 statements, the Ttuslees are
required to.
al select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
bl make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent..
cl stale whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have
been followed stjbject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls". 8TKI
dl prepare the financial Slalements on the going concem basis unless (( is inappropriate lo p￿ume
that the tharily will continue in bus￿ess.
The Trustee5 are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable acwracy al
any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensLÈie that the financial statements
comply with the Charilies Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the PCC..
Philip Tadman
Ichairmanl
David Legg
Isecretaryl
19th March 21Y24
The P.C.C of the Parish of Stjohn's FelbrldgÈ Is è Rèwstwe(I Charity, nvrnber1132383
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
I report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council (the PCC} of Sl John's, F&I￿ldge for the year
ended 31 DeTrmber 2023. which are set out on pages 7 to 17_
Respective Responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner
The member5 of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The members of the PCC
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the charIt￿S Act 2011 (the 2011
Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
ex2mine Ehe accounts of the PCC under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission lunder
section 14515)Ibl of the 2011 Act, arKJ
stale whether particular mallers have come lo my attention.
Basis of Independent Examlnerfs Report
My examination was eartied out in aCLYjrdan￿ with general directions given by Ihe Charity Commission and
to be found in the Church guidan￿, 2001 edition, issued by the Finance Division of the Archbishops, Council.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes ￿nsIderation of any unusual items or disGlosures in
the accounts, seeking explanations from the members of the PCC conceming any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not wovide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently
no opinion is given 85 lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited lo those
matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiners Statement
In connection with my examination, no maller has come to my atterition which gives me reasonable cause
to believe that in, any material respeci, the requirements."
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
r8quirements of the 2011 Act and with the methods and princ4)les of the Statement of Recommended
PracliTr ISORPI.. Accounting and Reporting by Charrties.
have not been met", or
to which, in my opinion, allenlion should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be reached.
Mrs Sundry Sundaran ACA, FCCA
Suite 3. Indep8nd&nt Housa
Independent Business Park
Imb8rhorn@ Lane
East Grinslead
Wesl Sussex
RH19 1TU
For arKI on beha￿ of Brooks & Co
Dated..
April 2024
The P.C.C.ofthePari5h of StJohD'5 Felbridge Is i Registered Charlty. number 11323È8
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
For the
ear ended 31st December 2023
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S, FELBRIDGE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31" December 2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Notes
Incoming resources
Donations apKI legacies
Charrtable activities
Investments
Other
Total incoming resources
28
2b
145,159
5.845
4.546
1.400
156,950
44.416
189,575
5.845
181,455
11.915
1,309
2,400
197,079
2c
2d
1,500
45,916
2,900
202,866
Outgoing resources:
Raising profile
Charrtable activities
Total outgoing resources
3a
3b
1,951
134.705
136,656
1,951
203,957
205,908
1,950
199,454
201,4)4
69,252
69,252
Net incominglloutgoing)
rgsourcos
20.294
123,3261
£3,042)
14,3251
Transfers betsveen f￿d$
Gainlllossl on investments
133,4511
1,993
33,451
1,993
12,7891
Net movement in funds
111,1641
10,115
{1,0491
17,1141
Re¢oncillation of funds:
Total funds brwght forward
172.057
12,266
184.323
191.437
Total funds carried foThvard
160.893
22,381
183,274
184,323
The acc(xnpanying r￿teS on pages 9 10 17 fomi part of the fin2ncÈal stalemenls. (The Statement of
Financial Activities for the year eryjed 31 De￿mber 2022 is stated at Note 11.)
The P.C.C. of the Pa￿Sh of Stlohrt's FelbrldgÈ Is è Reelgtered ChgTity. number1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notes
2023
2022
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
775
23.003
2,993
21,010
Total fixed assets
23,778
24,003
CU￿ent assets
Debtors
Deposit accounts
Cash at bank and in hand
3.930
152.032
8.959
164,921
9,875
143,511
26,549
179,935
Llabllltles:
Creditors.. amounts falling due within c¥)e year
5,425
19,615
Not currgnt assets
159,496
160,320
Total current assets less liabilities
183,274
184,323
NET ASSETS
£183,274
£184.323
The Funds ofthe Charity:
Restricted funds
22,381
12,266
General Fund
Designated Fund- Quinquennial
Designated Fund- Church Buildin9
Unrestricted funds
111,457
49,436
127,621
44,436
160.893
172,057
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
£183.274
£184.323
Approved by the Paro¢*Jial Church Council on 19th March 2(f24 and s¥Jned on its beha￿..
Carol Bagshawe
Philip Tadman
The accompanying notes on pages 9 to 17 fom part ot the financial statements
The P.c.c. of the P&Fish ofstlchn's Felbrfd8e1s a Re8iStered Charlty. nttrn￿r 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31, December 2023
1. Accounting Policies
Accountin9 convention
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations
2006, logalher wilh applicable accounting standards, SORP IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
The Financial Slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost cnnvenlion as modrfied by the
inclusion of investment5 at market value and by the revaluation of fixed assets. The Financial
Stalemenls Include all IT8nsa¢tions. assets ar)d liabilities for whi¢h the PCC is responsible In law. They
do not include the accounts of church groups tha owe their affiliation to ar￿ther bc%Jy, nor those which
are infomal g8lherings of church members.
b Fund accounting
Funds held by tho PCC are..
Unrestricted funds- general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Designated Funds- moni8s set aside by th& PCC out of unre51ricted funds for spectfic ful(re purposes
or projects.
Restricted Funds- a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those
restricted objects wovided in the terms of the trust or bequest", bl donations or grants received for a
specrfic object or inviled by the PCC for a specrfic object. The funds may only be expend&1 on the
specrfic object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent al the end of the year is
rried forward as a tsalan￿ on that fund.
Endowment funds- funds the capital of which must be maintained, only income arising from the
investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the
purpose set out Fn the lemis of the original endowment.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Voluntary Income
CollectNons are recognised when received.
Planned gNving rèceivable is recognised only when received.
Income tax recoverabSe on Grt Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.
Grants & legaGies are recogni*d when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.
Income fron7 investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest enlillements are accounted for as they
are re￿ived.
All other incomè
All other in¢om8 is reccMJnised when il is receivabl8.
Gains & losses on invostmgnts
Realised gains are r8cognised when investments are sold
Unrealised gains and losses would be accour)ted for on a revaluation al 31 December in the year ol
valuation.
The P.C.C of the Parish of Stjohn's Felbridge is a Registered (harty, number 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2023
d Outgoing resourcos
ReSoUr￿S expended are accounted for on an accfuals basis and are accckjnted for gross.
Granls
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a
b5nding obligation on the PCC.
Church Activities
The parish contribulion lo the Diocesan Parish SLlPPOrt Fund is accounted for when paid. Any parish
contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational Ilhough not a
legall liability and is Shown as a creditor in the balan￿ sheet.
e Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Consecrated and benefI￿d property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by Section10 of the
Charitie5 Act 2011.
Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special ttusl for the PCC and
which require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable property unless Consecrated They
are listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected Éor Inalienable property acquired prior to
1995 there is insLrffficient cost information available and therefore suth assets are not valued in the
awounts. Individual itams acquired Sin￿ 1995 have been capitalised in the a¢tounis at cost and
deprecialecl over their useful economic lrfe.
All expenditu￿ on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £500 are
wrillen off in the year they were inwrred.
Depreeiation
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excludng freehold properties,
over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are".
Fixtures and fittings
250A straight line
Computer and AV eqLsipment
33.3Qfi slraighl line
f Current Assets
Amounts owing lo the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are sh(Iwn as
debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CCLA, CBF Church of England Funds.
CAF Bank Ltd, or al Nalwesl Bank PLC. The PCC op&ned a¢counls with CAF Bank Ltd in 2016. due
to th& Charges now applied by Natwesl Bank PLC on charities with a tumover of moro than £100,(X)O.
g Going Concern
The Charity Is grateful for the financial support from members of Sl John's. There are no material
Uncertainl￿S about the ch8rity's ability to continue as a going cOn￿rn. We are grateful that lo dale we
have not suffered a more subslanlial reduction in income due lo the psndemic, or ils impact on the
economy. but the PCC remain alert to this possibility.
Tl*p.c.c. ofihe Parish ofStJohTr's F*Ibr￿ge Is a Rewstered Chèrty, number 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTE
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
For the
ear ended 31° December 2023
I Incorning resources
Urirestri¢ted
Funds
Restricled
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS 2023
TOTAL
FUNDS 2022
2a tlonalions and Legacies
Regular giving
CollectvJns at ServI￿S
Grft days
Sundry donations & appeals
Legacies
Income tax recoverable
118,389
2,606
22,989
141,378
2,906
20.882
1.408
120,556
4,822
20,449
5,041
20.882
245
1,163
23,001
145,159
23,001
189.575
30,587
181,455
44.416
2b Charitable activities
Income frorn use of buildings
Fees from weddings, funerals
Other 8Ctivttylevents
Book sales & Glebe café
2,942
1,429
487
987
5,845
2.942
1.429
487
987
5,845
3,338
4,562
3,241
774
11,915
2¢ Investment income
Interest
4.546
4.546
1,309
1,309
4,546
2d Otherincome
Energy Grant
Fresh Expressions Grant
1,400
1,400
1,500
2,900
1.400
1,000
2,400
1.500
1,400
Total incrrning resources
156,950
45,916
202,866
197,079
The P.C.C of the Parishof StJohD'S Felbrid8e is a Registered Charity. nurnber 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
contlnued
For the
earended 31 December 2023
3. Outgoing resources
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricte
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
3a Raising profile
Communications and publicity
1.951
1,951
1.951
1,951
1.950
3b Charitable adivities
Mission & charitable giving..
Mission gift day
Other missi
Disc¥elionary1G￿be Café
19,040
5,079
9,950
34,[￿9
19,040
5,296
10.048
34,384
20,250
1,732
385
22,367
217
315
Ministry costs..
Diocesan parish contribution
Employeos- payroll, expenses
reimbursed. training
Clergy coslslexpenses
Church operating costs
Church hall operating costs
offi￿ running c051slsundry
Fees.'WeddinglFuneiallCTEGISGP
Mission teamlcourseslevents
Meeting Togetherlworship team
Music & Audio
Youth & Children learn costs
Youth activrties
Discipleship & paslofal
Quinquennial work
Catering
Ministry of Flowers
Independent examination fee
69.972
69,972
52,096
68,600
65,455
17.344
34,752
21,741
6,463
3.029
21,741
6,463
3,029
2,687
2,138
106
2.508
1,219
1.538
410
1.951
13,255
5.925
2,629
3,631
3,884
21
2,138
2,5(
1,219
1,538
2.220
1,026
3,353
2,270
497
410
1,951
2.486
157
1,074
134,390
2,486
157
1.074
169,573
3,108
1,050
177,087
35,183
Total resources expended
136,656
69,252
205,908
201,404
Restricted Church Centre Project Costs above are costs relating lo the alterations lo the interior of
the church building, which took pla￿ in 201 S. These costs include Architect's fees in connection wfih
the lighting design and submission of proposals to the Diocesan Advisory committee during 2015. A
Faculty for the work was received in Odober 2015. and the work was completed in 2016. However,
the costs of the fixed assets purchased during the proj$ct, are c*arged lo the accx)unts over a period
of four years so were fully depreciated by 31 December 2021.
The P.C.C. of the Parlsh of Stlohn's Felbridge Is è Re8i%tered Charity. numbèr 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
TE
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ontinued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2023
4 Other financial activity
Woges and salaries
The PCC employed one Assoaate Pastor for the year, a part-lime Church Administrator, a part-time
Discipleship Leader and since September 2023 a Children's worker. No employee re￿Ned
emoluments of more than £60,000. Pension eontribulions18%1 are paid by the PCC, which are
included in the amounts below..
2023
2022
Associae Minister (full yearl
Associate Minisler (part year in 20221
Administrator (part year in 2022}
Discipleship Leader {on leave for muth of 20221
Children's Worker Ipart year in 20231
b Payments to PCC members
None of the PCC members ItrLJSteesl have been paid remuneration for being trustees. The total
amount of expenses reimbuTsed to 612022.. 41 PCC members was £5,84812022 £6,493). The
expenses related lo travel and resources for the church.
Independent Examination Fees
Tho amount paid in respect of the independent examination of the finanaal statements was £1,074
including VAT12022 £1,050).
£34,070
£31,892
£24,822
£4,079
£7,374
£6,599
£2,173
£1,883
2023
ChU￿h Equlpment
2022
Church Equipment
5 Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation
At la January 2023
Additions
Dispossls
70.478
72.795
13791
12.3171
At 31 D￿mber 2023
Depreciation
Al 161 January 2023
PFovided in the year
Disposals
At 31 st D￿rnber 2023
70,099
70.478
67.485
2,218
13791
69.324
67,296
2,506
12.3171
67.485
Net Book amounts
Al 31* December 2023
775
Al 31* December 2022
2.993
5.499
The p.c.C. ofthe Paristtof StJohTh's FelbrFdge Isa Reostered Chèrky. numbèr iiw88
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN,
FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEN
continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2023
Investments. The PCC purchased £20,000 worth of units in the CCLA Church of England Investment
Fund on 27th October 2020. The tolal valuation of those units was £23,003 on 31 D￿mber 202312022..
£21.0101 The investments wovid8d income of £629 In 202312022 £625}.
7 Debtors
2023
2022
Income lax recoverable
Other deblorslprepaymenls
3,930
9,800
75
9,875
3.930
8 Creditors- amounts falling due within a year:
2023
2022
Accruals for Ind. Exam fee and Oth￿ costs
Diocese of Southwark
Other creditors
1,050
903
3.472
5.425
1,050
14,084
4,481
19,615
9 Statement of Funds {COmparis￿l figures for 2022 are shown al Note 731
Balance blfwd
1 Jan 2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers,
other gains
and losses
Balance clhv(I
31 Dec 2023
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
127,621 156,950
130,042
143,072}
111,457
MissionlYoulhlQuinquennial
Church centre project fund
44.436
6,614
11,614
49,436
172,057 158,950
136,656
131,458}
160,893
Restricted Funds
Mission fund
Fundo project
Church c&ntre prtiièct fund
Reslricled (various small projects)
Staff fund
Stephen Bowen Memorial
Youth 8clivilies & events
20,912
8,492
245
15,008
1,259
20.128
1,500
3.752
6,992
7,024
3.976
6,779
1,882
12,914
34,300
33,041
637
637
410
69 252
205,908
410
33.451
1,993
12,266
45.916
184,323 202,866
22.381
183.274
Total Funds
9a Analysis of Net assets by fund. (Comparison figures for 2022 are shown al Note 12.1
Unrestncted
Funds
ReStr￿ted TOTAL FUNDS
Funds
2023
TOTAL FUNDS
2022
Fixod assets
Current assets
Current liabiltties
1.397
164,921
15,4251
160.893
22,381
23,778
164.921
{S.425}
183.274
24,003
179,935
119,6151
184,323
22,381
The P.C.C. of the Parish of Stjohn's Felbridge ￿ è Re8iStered Chafity. nuThber1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2023
Church Centre Project Fund$
In 2CYJ4 the PCC deaded to plan to yovide renewed church buitdingslcgnlre at some time in the future. To
prepare for this the PCC opened a restricted fund and also designated some of ils unrestricted reserves f
this purpose. The reslricled fund is used lo re￿1ve specific donations for and lo pay relevant costs relating
lo the church buildings. These funds were used in 2012 and in 2016 for the internal alterations lo the
chLJrch buildings and since for Ihe depreciation of the assets acquired during the project.
Fabri¢lQuinquennial Fund
The PCC set aside funds lo prepare for potential large costs incurred every five years as a result of
Quinquennial Inspections. £5.Om is transferred from the general fund on an annual basis to cover any
such expenditure. The fund has been used for relevant work since the 2019 inspedion, particularly in
r8lation to removing asbastos from tha churchyard shed, and tha fund will be used for re-pointing and other
work still required. The next Quinquennial Survey is due in 2024, after which further work may be required.
The fund balan￿ on 3151 De￿mber 2023 was £49.436 {2022.. £44,436).
Mission Fund
The PCC offer the congregation an opportunity lo make donations lo a reslficled fund for mission outside
Felbiidge Parish. Donations to this furxj are encouraged on a special annual world mission grft day. The
fund is used lo support mission partners, projects and Charities approved by the PCC.
The mission fund movements show monies received as a resLJIt of INorld Mission Gift Days, and payments
from the fund. The mission links supported by the PCC are Church Army. Church Mission Society, Anglican
Church in Argentina. Church Pastoral Aid Society, Sl Catherine's Hospi￿, Tearfund. Welcare, and
Wycliffe Bible Tran51alors. The PCC encourages prayer and financial support for these links. 11 also agrees
en allocation of mon￿$ from this fund at least once a year.
Staff Fund
The PCC agreed to employ members of staff and created a restricted staff fund in 2008 to encourage
financial support fc￿ staff costs. The PCC employed a part-time church administrator from April 2014 and a
youth minisler fron7 July 2017 until June 2020. From July 2020 two ass¢xiale pastors were employed r8ther
than one youth minister. Since March 2021 a part-lime discipleship leader. The PCC has also employed a
part-time child￿n'S worker since September 2023. One associate pastor moved lo a position in a mission
agency in October 2022. by which time the parish had received a Curate The staff fLJnd enables any
person who wishes to make donations spect￿allY for use in meeting staff employment costs.
10 CHURCH & HALL REFURBISHMENTS
In order lo enhan￿ our ￿ntaCt and Servi￿ lo the residents of the parish and beyorKI. a major upgrade
was made lo the church hall during 2012 which included ngw roofing, a high level of insulation, new haaling
system, entrance, and toilets plus an enlarged fully equipped kitchen at a total cost of £152,880. In 2015 a
Faculty was granted lo carry oth works to improve access, arKI to update the heating. lighting, seating.
audio visual facilities in the church. This work look pla￿ in 2016 at a total cost of £1 S2,983. Including the
purchase of fixed assets totalling £47.673. The fixed assets were depreciated over a peric>d of four years,
and so were fully depreciated by 31° December 2021 Some enhancements to technical equipment have
been made in re￿nI years as required, for live slreamng and other church ministry purposes.
Thè p.c.L tsf the Parlsh of Stlohn's Felbridgei5 a Reg15tered Charity, number 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2023
11 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31" December 2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Notes
Incoming resources
Donations arKJ legacie5
Charitable activities
Investments
Other
Totsl incoming resources
2a
2b
2c
2d
140,453
8,674
1,309
2.400
41.002
3.241
181,455
11.915
1.309
2,400
197.079
164,749
3.483
642
44.243
168,874
Outgoing re$ources:
Raising profile
Charitable activities
Total outgoing resources
3a
3b
1.950
123,900
125,850
1.950
199,454
201,404
2,099
193,765
195,864
75.554
75.554
Net in¢ominglloutgoFng)
resources
2S.986
131,311}
14.325)
126,9901
Transfers be￿￿en fijnds
Gainlllossl on investments
136,209}
12.789)
36,209
{2.7891
2,992
Net movement in funds
112,0121
4,898
{7.1141
123,9981
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
184.069
7,368
191.437
215,435
Total funds carried forward
172,057
12,266
184,323
191,437
12 Analysls of Net assets by fund at 31 December 2022
Un￿StrICted
Funds
Restricted TOTAL FUNDS
Fund$
2022
TOTAL FUNDS
2021
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
11,737
179,935
119,6151
172,057
12,266
24,003
179.935
119.615)
184,323
29.298
170,158
18,019)
191,437
12.266
TheP.C.C. ofthe Parlsh ofStJohTr's Felbrld8e Isa RWSteredCh3rSty. number 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2023
13 Statement of Funds at 31 December 2022
Balance bfvd
l Jan 2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfers.
other gains
and losses
Balance ¢fvd
31 Dec 2022
Unrestri¢ted Funds
General fund
144.633 152,836
125,850
143,9981
127.621
MissionlYouthlQuinquennial
Church centre project fund
39.436
5,000
44.436
184.(E9 152,836
125,850
138,9981
172.057
Restricted Funds
Mission fund
Church Trnlre project fund
Restricted (various small projects)
Staff fund
Stephen Bowen Memorial
Youth activities & events
3.282
3,449
20,470
3,330
4.035
14,138
20,784
2,968
6,779
1,883
2,149
49.759
(31
35.621
637
637
2,270
44 243
2,862
75,554
201.404
591
36.209
12,7891
12,266
184,323
Total Funds
191,437 197,079
14 FELBRIDGE ST JOHN'S STIPEND ACCOUNT- MARGARY TRUST- VICAR'S ENDOWMENT
The late Ivan Donald Margary, the former Patron of Felbridge Parish and a local historian and
archaeologist who11ved at Yew Lodge and worshipped al Sl. John's, Felbridge cxeated a Trust on 2nd
January 1961 between himself and the Rochester and Southwart< DI0￿San Chuich Trust IRSOCTI. The
TrLJSt was created with some Investments Isome £6,(X)O to £7,000 in stocks and shares) and il was the
duty of the RSDCT to manage the fund and use the income to augment the stipend of the Incumbent of
Felbridge Parish.
In the late 1980's and eady 1990's discLJssions took pla￿ Involving the Diocese, Lawyers, the Parish and
the Incumbent when some agreements were reached. Since 1994 the income ffom the Margary Trust fund
has been paid lo the DioTrsan Stipends Fund rather than directly lo the Inwmbent The 1n(x)me from the
Margary Trust remains restricted for the support of the Incumbent of Felbridge, but little as augmentstion,
but mostly as part of the funding of the IncLkmbent's stipend. The income from the Margary Trust is
therefore paid lo the Incumbent of Felbridge via the Diocesan Stipends Fund, and not directly. and is
shown on an Incumbent's payslips, not as augmenlalion. bul as part of Ihe Incumbent's stipend. It was
agreed that the Incumbent of Felbridge should receive an additional £500 per annum as an allempl lo
reflect the wishes of the late Mr Margary. During a va¢an¢y the incom8 is added to the capital of the ￿nd,
afler deduction of specif*"c costs as specified in the Declaration of Trust.
Foi legal reasons the Margary Trust remains In the name of Felbridge, Sl John's as managing trustees, but
the Fund (number 03591 is held by the Dio(2san Board of Finance IDBFI as Custodian Trustee, as the
RSDCT was dissolved on 14 August 2001. We calculate that the Margary Trust investments generated
inwme tots11ing £13,889 during 202312022 £13,96612nd the bid prio* value of the investments as al 31
December 2023 was £510.921 (2022 £468,381). These figures reflect the fact that the income between 1
January 2013 and 10th April 2016 had lo bo added lo the capital in view of the incumbency vacancy during
that period. The di0￿Se benefits from the Income from the Trust. 50 the PCC include this income stfeam in
their discussions and calcuLalions, as they prayerfully agree an annual pledge lo the Di0￿san Parish
Support Fund.
The P.C.C tsfthv Parishof Stjvhn's Febbri￿ge 1$ 4 Rews*rerl ￿•rity. ntsmber J132388
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