CHURCH OF ENGLAND
ST JOHN'S CHURCH FELBRIDGE
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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 2024
CONTENTS
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL.................
ADMINISTRATIVEINFORMATION.......................................................
REVIEWOF THEPROCEEDINGS OF THEPCC...............................
FINANCIAL REVIEW.............................................................................
RISKASSESSMENTand STA TEMENT OF THE PCC'S
RESPONSIBILITIES..............................................................................
NDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT....................................................
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES.................................................
BAL4NCE SHEET........................................................................................
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS..........................................9-17
St-John's Church Felbrid
Vicar
The Revd Nicholas Wooldridge (from 9th September 2024)
The Vicarage, 8 The Glebe, Felbridge, East Grinstead RH19 2QT
Independent Examiner..
Mrs Sundry Sundaran, ACA, FCCA. Brooks & Co. Chartered Accountants,
Suite 3, Independent House, Independent Business Park, lfflberhome Lane,
East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1 TU
Bankers..
CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, Kent, ME19 4JQ
Natwest plc, 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbrid8e is a Re8lStered Charity, number 1132388

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL of
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has pleasure in presenting its report and Financial Statements of the
Charity forthe year ended 31$1 December 2024. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance
with the policies set out on page 9 and comply with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and applicable
law.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John's, Felbridge was registered as a charity
on 28th October 2009. and its governing document is the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956)
as amended and the Church Representation Rules. The Charity registration number is 1132388.
During the year. the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and as Trustees:
Vicar.. (Chair from Sep 2024)
Nick Wooldridge
Curate.. (co-opted)
Rob Hindmarch
Reader.. (co-opted)
Nick Smith
Churchwarden.. (Ex-officio)
Chris Bowes
Churchwarden.. (Ex-officio) (Vice Chair) Phil Tadman
(from 91h Sep 2024)
(from 26th Jun 2022)
(until Meeting of Parishioners 2025)
(until Meeting of Parishioners 2025)
Representatives on the Deanery Synod: David Brows
Grant Pyner
Nick Smith
Brenda Wilkinson
(until APCM 2026)
(until APCM 2026)
(until APCM 2026)
(until APCM 2026)
Elected members:
Carol Bagshawe {Treasurer) (until APCM 2027)
Andy Brown
(until APCM 2027)
Tim Cole
{until APCM 2026)
Jeremy Ellwood
{until APCM 2025)
David Legg (Secretary)
{until APCM 2026)
Elizabeth Purdy
(until APCM 2026)
Quentin Purdy
(until APCM 2026)
Mary Pyner
(until APCM 2025)
Rowan Saunders
(until APCM 2025)
Arno Viviers
(until APCM 2025)
Ros Whiteman
(until APCM 2027)
Structure, governance and management
Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex-
officio members (the 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 members of the church who
are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). Church members are warmly encouraged to
stand for election to the PCC, and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible. The
2024 Meeting of Parishioners and the APCM took place on 21st May 2024.
Objectives and activltles
The primary objective of St John's PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ according to
the- doctrines and practices of the Church of England. Our mission statement 'to gather, grow and go as
followers of Jesus Christ,. The PCC has the responsibility of cooperating with the Vicar, the Revd Nick
Wooldridge (from 9th September 2024} in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the
Church pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC has given consideration to the Charity
Commission's general guidance on public benefit under Section 17 of the 2011 Charities Act.
Electoral Roll and Church Attendance
Following the annual revision of the Electoral Roll (ER) in 2024 there were 185 people (2023.191) on the ER
at 10th May 2024, 4012023.'44} of whom were resident within the parish. Six (2023: six) new members were
added during the year with a loss of eight (2023.. eight) members in the same period.
The revision of the ER in April 2024 means that it reflected the regular commitment to St John's as names
have been removed due to death and members who had moved since the last new ER was made in 2019.
A new ER will be created in 2025.
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbridge is a Registered Charity, number 1132388
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL of
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
The average weekly attendance on a usual Sunday in 2024 was as follows: 10:00 am service - adults 75
{2023: 63) and 14 (2023.. 20) children; 10'.00 am livestreamlyoutube viewings 45 (2023.. 50). 6 pm service
adults 24 (2023.35) and 11 {2023:11) youth.
The total average attendance on a Sunday across both services in October 2024 was 99 adults and 25
young people under 16 {plus around 40 YouTube views for those attending online). By comparison, the
average weekly attendance at bolh Sunday seNices in 2023 was 98 adults and 31 young people under 16
(plus 50 people making YouTube views). Those who attend more than one service are only counted once.
Ministries on Mondays (Connections, Communion Services and Connections Praise services) during the
year also included quarterly Community lunches. The 2..00 pm Monday services averaged 30 adults (2023..
34) and Sl John's online 12 adults (2023: 17).
The Verve youth group saw around 15 attendees each week and XTB in Felbridge Primary School
averaged 18 children each week.
The 'worshipping community, at the end of 2024 was 294 (2023: 288). including 76 (2023.71) under 16, as
reported on the 2024 Church of England statistics for mission retum.
The Rock, BOSS 2nd Verve children and youth groups continued to meet weekly.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR
The PCC met on seven occasions during the year with an average attendance of 14. The 2024 APCM was
held on 21sl May and at the preceding Meeting of Parishioners, Phil Tadman and Chris Bowes were elected
as Churchwardens. No PCC members reached the end of their three-year terms at the APCM but, in order
to even up numbers and expiry dates, Carol Bagshawe offered to stand down one year early and offer
herself for re-election. In addition, two nominations for PCC membership were received and so Carol
Bagshawe, Andy Brown and Ros Whiteman were appointed. This gave a total PCC membership for the
coming year of twelve elected members in addition to co-opted and ex-officio members and Deanery
Synod representatives. At the PCC meeting on 281h May 2024. the PCC elected David Legg as Secretary
and Electoral Roll Officer, Carol Bagshawe as Treasurer, and Phil Tadman as Vice-chair.
PCC meetings always begin with a Bible reading and a time of prayer in order to seek the Lord's guidance
in its discussions, and prayer continues during the meetings. Each meeting includes a review of both the
church's finances and safeguarding. Task Team leaders also present a report of the activities of their team
since the preceding meeting.
The rich and varied topics discussed by the PCC during the year included..
the incumbency vacancy left by Mark Francis's departure and the subsequent recruitment,
appointment and installation and induction of Nick Wooldridge as Incumbent and Vicar in September
2024
ongoing discussion of, and the PCC response to, the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith
process, Prayers of Love and Faith and provision of Alternative Oversight for Nick and the PCC
the PCC'S budget for 2025 and a review of the PCC'S financial controls and procedures
youth leadership roles especially the vacant position of Youth and Children's Leader
the provision for babies and toddlers at St John's and the JAM initiative
Amongst other topics discussed were remuneration for PCC employees. the Quinquennial
inspection; Safeguarding. the Parish Support Fund and our contributions to it,. and the distribution of
funds raised through the World Mission Gift Day. Many other matters were discussed as part of
individual team reports
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John'5 Felbridge is a Registered Charity, nvmber 1132388
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
We thank God for his provision and for the response and generosity of church members. We are grateful to
those who support St John's through their prayers and donations. 2024 was a challenging year and the total
income decreased slightly. However, a growing number of church members have a valid gift aid declaration
in place, which increases donations made by 250/0. The 2024 finances enabled the mission and ministry of
St John's to proceed without a need to change the 2024 budget agreed by the PCC in November 2023. 2024
again highlighted the importance of regular voluntary income provided by members. Standing orders and
bank transfers were well used, as was the card reader. Although the agreed budget for 2024 was not
amended, the PCC felt led to fund an increase in the hours worked by the Children's worker from 10 to 13
hours per week from September 2024. The full annual accounts are available on pages 7 to 17 of this annual
report. Some points of interest are as follows:
Result:
It is important to note that the total funds of the PCC decreased by £4,875 during 2024 following a decrease
of £1,049 in 2023. However, the decrease in funds was budgeted to have been greater if the Associate
Pastor (youth and children) had not left in July 2024, to take up another post in a church in Devon. which
was their gain and our loss in other ways.
Income:
Total income in 2024 was £198,340 being £4,526 (2.2°/0) less than the 2023 total of £202,866. Although the
overall decrease in income was lower than inflation. there was an increase in unrestricted income of 9.4 %
and a reduction in restricted income, partly due to the good response to some special one-off needs in
2023. The range of methods available to make financial contributions (standing orders, bank transfers, card
reader, and via Stewardship or the Charities Aid Foundation) was appreciated by members and visitors in
2024. The majority of donations given in 2024 were made tax effectively, by the use of Gift Aid and the Gift
Aid Small Donations Schemes. The PCC encourages lax-effective giving and recommends the use of Gift
Aid to any who pay (or have deducted) income andlor capital gains tax. There was a good response to the
use of Gift Aid in 2024. Please contact a member of the finance team if you want more information.
Expenditure:
Total expenditure for 2024 was £203,741 (2023 £205.908}, being a decrease partly due to a reduction of
staffing for some months of 2024. In 2024 £72.300 was paid to the Diocesan Parish Support Fund (PSF)
{2023 £69,972). This contribution to the diocese is for housing, stipend and pension costs of clergy, plus
amounts for diocesan central costs, clergy training and a contribution to national church funds. The PSF
requires the PCC to offer a pledged contribution to the diG£ese by early September each year, for payment
during the following year. The pl8dge is made prayerfully by the PCC as they apply the three main
principles of the PSF, being proportionality, informed generosity and an encouragement to be self-
financing. The PCC submits the annual pledge to the Archdeacon, who has accepted the pledge of
£73,890 for 2025. In addition to the pledge, the diocese receives wedding and funeral fees from the PCC,
and income from the Margary Trust, as explained in note 14 on page 17 of these financial statements.
Funds:
At the end of 2024 the total ￿ndS of £178,399 (2023 £183,274) included £14,275 restricted funds (2023:
£22,381 }, a Quinquennial designated fund of £48,823 (2023: £49,436) and undesignated unrestricted funds
of £115,301 (2023: £111,457) being an increase in undesignated unrestricted funds of 3.4 1.. The designated
Quinquennial fund, is for use in attending to church repairs, following Quinquennial Inspection Reports. The
next Quinquennial inspection is due in 2029. Details of all the funds at 31 December 2024 are shown in note
nine of the annual accounts. We trust that the funds together with the ongoing financial support of church
members, will help the parish to achieve its mission and ministry objectives for 2025.
The Future:
In November 2024 the PCC agreed budget commitments for 2025 totalling £220,535 (2024 £214,000) to
progress the work and mission of the church, noting our current commitments, our vision and desire to reach
out to the parish and beyond with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The PCC trust that the members of
St John's will continue to support the work of the church and the significanl challenges that lie ahead, by their
prayers and financial and other gifts.
Thanks:
As we thank all who contribute to St John's, we also thank the Finance Team, and particularly Carol
Bagshawe for her work as PCC treasurer. The details in the 2024 annual accounts provide both
encouragements and challenges. May we hear what God is saying to us through the accounts, trust Him
for the future. and seek to keep in step with the Spirit, day by day.
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St john's Felbridge 15 a Registered Charity, number 1132388
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2024
Reserves Policy:
The PCC review their reserves at their meetings, as the aim is to hold a minimum of 3 to 6 months of the
previous year's regular operating expenditure as unrestricted reserves. This level is to enable the PCC to be
a responsible employer and to manage its commitments, including its annual pledge to the Diocesan Parish
Support Fund. In addition. a transfer of £5,000 is made each year from the General Fund to the Quinquennial
Fund. The Quinquennial fund is used primarily to achieve work required, as specified in Inspecting Architect's
reports following Quinquennial inspections. The next Quinquennial Survey is due to be completed in 2029.
Investment Pollcy:
The PCC invest funds with CCLA via a Church of England Investment Fund and a Deposit Account. The
main PCC bank account is with CAF Bank Ltd. The PCC seeks to keep any surplus liquid funds in short-term
deposits, which can be readily available.
The PCC are grateful for the work of the Finance Team, who themselves appreciate the engagement of the
PCC in finance matters, and the support of others with particular roles relating to the finances of the church.
These include the Sidespersonslwelcomers, task teams, and all who contribute to St John's, and its
stewardship of resources entrusted to the PCC.
RISK ASSESSMENT
st John's Church has established a Risk Management Process to identify and manage the risks to which the
Church is exposed. The PCC supports a four-stage Risk Management Process which involves (1) identifying
the potential risks to which St John's is exposed and logging them in a Risk Register,. (2) an assessment of
thè potential impact and probability of those risks cryst8llising,' (3) an agreement that the high-level risks will
have appropriate controls or action plans to mitigate them. and (4) an ongoing Monitoring Process to review
the existinglnew risks as well as the progress with respect to completing the high-level risk action plans. The
key risk groups to which St John's is potentially exposed are= Financial, Health & Safety, Reputation,
Operational, Security, Legal (Statutory Requirements) and Safeguarding.
STATEMENT OF THE PCC'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of
its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements. the Trustees are
required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently:
b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
c) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have
been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and
d) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of Ihe Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Acl 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..
Nick Wooldridge
{Chaimian)
David Legg
(Secretary)
25th March 2025
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John'5 Felblldge is a Registered Charity, number 1132388
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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 St John's, Felbridge for the year
ended 31 December 2024. which are set out on pages 7 to 17.
Respective Responslbllltles of the PCC and the examiner
The members 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 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011
Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts of the PCC under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under
section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act, and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission and
to be found in the Church guidance, 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 consideralion of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, seeking explanations from the members of the PCC concerning any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently
no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those
matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause
to believe that in, any material respect. 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
requirements ofthe 2011 Act and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended
Practice (SORP).. Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be re8ched.
Sundry Sundaran ACA. FCCA
Suite 3, Independent House
Independent Business Park
Imberhorne Lane
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 1TU
For and on behalf of Brooks & Co
Dated: 1st May 2025
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbridge 15 a Registered Charity. number 1132388
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
For the
ear ended 31st December 2024
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S, FELBRIDGE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31$t December 2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Notes
Incoming resources
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other
Total incoming resources
2a
2b
156,895
9,325
5,494
25,664
99
182,559
9,424
5,494
863
198,340
189,575
5,845
4.546
2.900
202,866
2d
863
26,626
171,714
Outgoing resources:
Raising profile
Charitable activities
Total outgoing resources
3a
3b
1.856
157,040
158,896
1,856
201,885
203,741
1,951
203,957
205,908
44,845
44,845
Net incomingl(outgoing)
resources
12.818
(18,219)
(5,401)
(3.042)
Transfers between funds
Gainl(loss) on investments
(10.113)
526
10,113
526
1,993
Net movement In funds
3,231
{8,106)
(4,875)
{1 ,049)
Reconcillatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
160,893
22,381
183,274
184,323
Total funds carried forward
164,124
14,275
178,399
183,274
The accompanying notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of the financial statements. {The Statement of
Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023 is stated at Note 11.)
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbridge is a Registered Charity, number 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
71
23,530
775
23,003
Total fixed assets
23,601
23,778
Current assets
Debtors
Deposit accounts
Cash at bank and in hand
6,852
144,507
7,548
158,907
3,930
152,032
8,959
164,921
Llabilities:
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
4,109
5,425
Net current assets
154,798
159,496
Total current assets less liabilities
178,399
183,274
NET ASSETS
£178.399
£183,274
The Funds of the Charity:
Restricted funds
14,275
22,381
General Fund
Designated Fund - Quinquennial
Designated Fund - Church Building
Unrestricted funds
115,301
48,823
111.457
49,436
164.124
160,893
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
£178,399
£183.274
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 25th March 2025 and signed on its behalf:
Nick Wooldridge
Carol Bagshawe
The accompanying notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of the financial statements
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbridge is a Registered Charity, number 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31" December 2024
1. Accounting Policies
a Accounting convention
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations
2006, together with applicable accounting standards, SORP (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the
inclusion of investments at market value and by the revaluation of fixed assets. The Financial
Statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They
do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which
are infom)al gatherings of church members.
b Fund accounting
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted funds- general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Designated Funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes
or projects.
Restricted Funds- a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those
restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a
specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the
specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is
carried forward as a balance on that fund.
Endowment funds- funds the capital of which must be maintained. only income arising from the
inveslment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the
purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Voluntary Income
Collections are recognised when received.
Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received.
Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.
Grants & legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.
Income fmm investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they
are received.
All other income
All other income is recognised when it is receivable.
Gains & losses on investments
Realised gains are recognised when investments are sold.
Unrealised gains and losses would be accounted for on a revaluation at 31 December in the year of
revaluation.
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbridge is a Registered 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 31st December 2024
d Outgoing resources
Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a
binding obligation on the PCC.
Church Actlvitles
The parish contribution to the Diocesan Parish Support Fund is accounted for when paid. Any parish
contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational {though not a
legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by Section10 of the
Charities Act 2011.
Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and
which require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable propety unless consecrated. They
are listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to
1995 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the
accounts. Individual items acquired since 1995 have been capitalised in the accounts at cost and
depreciated over their useful economic life.
All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £500 are
written off in the year they were incurred.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties,
over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are-
Fixtures and fittings
25Q/o Straight line
Computer and AV equipment
33.3°/o Straight line
f Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown 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 at Natwest Bank PLC. The PCC opened accounts with CAF Bank Ltd in 2016, due
to the charges now applied by Natwest Bank PLC on charities with a turnover of more than £100,000.
g - Going Concern
The Charity is grateful for the financial support from members of St John's. There are no material
uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concem.
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbrid£e is a Registered Charity. rnumber 1132388
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S FELBRIDGE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
For the
ear ended 31st December 2024
2. Incoming resources
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS 2024
TOTAL
FUNDS 2023
2a Donalions and Legacies
Regular giving
Collections at services
Gift days
Sundry donations & appeals
Legacies
Income tax recoverable
115,508
1,954
130
966
5,209
75
20,380
120,717
2.029
20,510
966
141,378
2,906
20,882
1,408
38,337
156,895
38,337
182,559
23,001
189,575
25,664
2b Charilable activities
Income from use of buildings
Fees from weddings, funerals
Other activitylevents
Book sales & Glebe café
2,824
3,859
1,918
724
9,325
2,824
3,859
2,017
724
9.424
2,942
1,429
487
987
5,845
99
99
2c Investment income
Interest
5,494
5.494
5,494
5.494
4,546
4,546
2d Other income
Energy Grant
Fresh Expressions CYP Grant
1,400
1,500
2,900
863
863
863
863
Total incoming resources
171,714
26,626
198,340
202,866
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbridge is a Registered Charity, number 1132388
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For the
ear ended 31st December 2024
3. Outgoing resources
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
3a Raising profile
Communications and publicity
1,856
1,856
1,856
1.856
1,951
1,951
3b Charitable activities
Mission & charitable giving..
Mission partners
Other mission
Discrelionary
22,750
12.264
1,615
36,629
22,750
12,469
1,615
36,834
19,040
5,296
10,048
34.384
205
205
Ministry costs..
Diocesan parish contribution
Employees - payroll. expenses
reimbursed. training
Clergy costslexpenses
Church operating costs
Church hall operating costs
Office running costslsundry
Fees: WeddingslFuneralslSGP
Mission teamlcourseslevents
Meeting Togetherlworship team
Music & Audio
Youth & Children team costs
Youth activities
Discipleship & pastoral
Quinquennial work
Catering
Vicar recruitment
Independent examination fee
72,300
72,300
69,972
31,042
8,216
39,258
52.096
20,476
7,531
4,868
2,697
2,629
20,476
7,531
4,868
2,697
2,629
21,741
6,463
3,029
2,687
2,138
106
2,506
1,219
1,538
410
1,951
429
1,227
2.132
429
1,227
2,132
650
5,612
2.044
2,038
1,160
156,835
650
5,612
2.044
2,038
1,160
165,051
2,486
157
1,074
169,573
8,216
Total resources expended
158,896
44,845
203,741
205,908
Restricted Church Centre Project Costs above are costs relating to the alterations to the interior of
the church building, which took place in 2016. These costs include Architect's fees in connection with
the lighting design and submission of proposals to the Diocesan Advisory committee during 2015. A
Faculty for the work was received in October 2015, and the work was completed in 2016. However,
the costs of the fixed assets purchased during the project, are charged lo the accounts over a period
of four years so were fully depreciated by 31 December 2021.
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¢ontlnued
For the
ear ended 31st December 2024
4 Other financlal activity
Wages and salarles
The PCC employed an Associate Pastor until July 2024. a part-time Church Administrator, a part-time
Discipleship Leader and since September 2023 a part-time Children's worker. No employee received
emoluments of more than £60,000. Pension contributions (8°/0) are paid by the PCC. which are
included in the amounts below:
2024
2023
Associate Minister (youth & children) to July 2024
£19,041
Administrator (Part-time)
£7,742
Discipleship Leader {prr and on leave for some of 2024) £6,762
Children's Worker (prr and part year in 2023)
£7,612
b Payments to PCC members
None of the PCC members (truslees) have been paid remuneration for being trustees. The total
amount of expenses reimbursed to nine (2023: six) PCC members was £6.689 (2023 £5.848). The
expenses related to travel and resources for the church.
Independent Examination Fees
The amount paid in respect of the independent examination of the financial statements was £1,160
including VAT (2023 £1,074).
£34.070
£7,374
£6,599
£2.173
2024
Church Equipment
2023
Church Equipment
5 Tanglble fixed assets
Cost or valuatlon
At 1st January 2024
Additions
Disposals
70.099
70,478
(379)
At 31st December 2024
Depreciation
At 151 January 2024
Provided in the year
Disposals
At 31st December 2024
70,099
70,099
69.324
704
67,485
2,218
(379)
69,324
70.028
Net Book amounts
At 31st December 2024
71
775
At 31st December 2023
775
2.993
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
For the
ear ended 31st December 2024
6 Investments. The PCC purchased £20,000 worth of units in the CCLA Church of England Investment
Fund on 27th October 2020. The total valuation of those units was £23,530 on 31st December 2024 (2023:
£23,003) The investments provided income of £639 in 2024 {2023 £629).
7 Debtors
2024
2023
Income tax recoverable
Other debtorslprepayments
3,033
3,819
6.852
3.930
3,930
8 Creditors.. amounts falling due within a year:
2024
2023
Accruals for Ind. Exam fee and other costs
Diocese of Southwark
Other creditors
1.100
1.359
1,650
4,109
1,050
903
3,472
5.425
9 Statement of Funds (Comparison figures for 2023 are shown at Note 13)
Balance bfvd
1 Jan 2024
Income
Expendilure
Transfers.
other gains
and losses
Balance c1fv4d
31 Dec 2024
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
111.457 172,240
153,283
(15,113)
115,301
MissiontYouthlQuinquennial
Church centre project fund
49,436
5,613
5,000
48.823
160,893 172.240
158,896
(10,113)
164,124
Restricted Funds
Mission fund
Fundo project
Church centre project fund
Restricted (various small projects)
Staff fund
Stephen Bowen Memorial
Youth activities & events
3.752
6.992
7,024
3,976
20.912
2,566
24,637
9,558
750
777
1 .200
(67)
7,630
8,224
4.037
3.148
3,020
7,630
637
637
600
14,275
178,399
600
10.113
22,381
26,626
183,274 198,866
44,845
203,741
Total Funds
9a Analysis of Net assets by fund. (Comparison figures for 2023 are shown at Note 12.}
Unrestric16d
Funds
Restricted TOTAL FUNDS
Funds
2024
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
9,326
158,907
(4,109)
164,124
14,275
23,601
158.907
14,109)
178.399
23,778
164,921
{5,425)
183.274
14,275
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contlnued
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ear ended 31$t December 2024
Church Centre Project Funds
In 2004 the PCC decided to plan to provide renewed church buildingslcentre at some time in the future. To
prepare for this the PCC opened a restricted fund and also designated some of its unrestricted reserves for
this purpose. The restricted fund is used to receive specific donations for and to pay relevant costs relating
to the church buildings. These funds were used in 2012 and in 2016 for the internal alterations to the
church buildings and since for the depreciation and replacement of the assets acquired during those
projects.
FabrlclQulnquennlal Fund
The PCC set aside funds to prepare for potential large costs incurred in maintaining the buildings and as a
result of Quinquennial Inspections. £5,000 is transferred from the general fund on an annual basis to cover
any such expenditure. The fund has been used for relevant work, particularly in 2024 for adding a rail to the
west boundary of the car park and replacing the door on the churchyard shed. The fund will continue to be
used for re-pointing and other work as required. The next Quinquennial Survey is due in 2029, after which
further work may be required. The fund balance on 31st December 2024 was £48,823 {2023'. £49,436).
Mlsslon Fund
The PCC offer the congregation an opportunity to make donations to a restricted fund for mission outside
Felbridge Parish. Donations to this fund are encouraged on a special annual world mission gift day. The
fund is used to support mission partners, projects and charit18s approved by the PCC. The mission fund
movements show monies received as a result of World Mission Gift Days, as well as payments from the
fund. The mission links supporled by the PCC are currently Church Army, Church Mission Society, the
Anglican Church in Argentina, Church Pastoral Aid Society, St Calherine's Hospice, Tearfund, Welcare,
and Wycliffe Bible Translators. The PCC encourages prayer and financial support for these links. It also
reviews mission links from time to time and agrees allocations of monies from this fund at least once a
year.
Staff Fund
The PCC agreed to employ members of staff and created a restricted staff fijnd in 2008 to encourage
financial support for staff costs. The PCC employed a part-time church administrator from April 2014 and a
youth minister from July 2017 until July 2024. From July 2020 two associate pastors were employed rather
than one youth minister. Since March 2021 a part-time discipleship leader, and since September 2023 a
part-time Children's worker have been employed. One associate pastor moved to a position in a mission
agency in October 2022, by which time Ihe parish had received a Curate. The staff fund enables any
person who wishes to make donations specifically for use in meeting staff employment costs.
10 CHURCH & HALL REFURBISHMENTS
In order to enhance our contact and service to the residents of the parish and beyond, a major upgrade
was made to the church hall during 2012 which included new roofing. a high level of insulation, new heating
system, entrance, and toilets plus an enlarged fully equipped kitchen at a total cost of £152,880. In 2015 a
faculty was granted to carry out works to improve access, and to update the heating, lighting, seating,
audio visual facilities in the church. This work took place in 2016 at a total cost of £162,983, including the
purchase of fixed assets totalling £47,673. The fixed assets were depreciated over a period of four years,
and so were fully depreciated by 3181 December 2021. Some enhancements to technical equipment have
been made in recent years as required. for live streaming and other church ministry purposes.
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For the
continued
ear ended 31 December 2024
$t
11 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31st December 2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
TOTAL
FUNDS
2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Notes
Incomlng resources
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other
Total incoming resources
145,159
5,845
4,546
1,400
156,950
44,416
189,575
5,845
4,546
2,900
202,866
181.455
11.915
1,309
2,400
197,079
2b
2d
1,500
45,916
Outgolng resources:
Raising profile
Charitable activities
Total outgoing resources
1,951
134,705
136,656
1,951
203,957
205,908
1.950
199,454
201.404
3b
69,252
69,252
Net Incomingl(outgoing)
resources
20,294
(23,336)
(3,042)
(4,325)
Transfers between funds
Gainl(loss) on investments
{33,451)
1,993
33,451
1,993
(2.789)
Net movement In funds
(11,1641
10,115
(1,049)
{7.114>
ReconcFliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
172.057
12,266
184.323
191,437
Total funds carried forward
160,893
22,381
183.274
184,323
12 Analysis of Net assets by fund at 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
TOTAL FUNDS
2022
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
1,397
164,921
(5,425)
160,893
22,381
23,778
164.921
(5,425)
183,274
24,003
179,935
(19,615)
184,323
22,381
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contlnued
For the
ear ended 31$t December 2024
13 Statement of Funds at 31 December 2023
Balance bmwd
1 Jan 2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers,
other gains
and losses
Balance clfvid
31 Dec 2023
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
127.621 156,950
130,042
(43,072)
111.457
MissionfYouthlQuinquennial
Church centre project fund
44.436
6,614
11,614
49.436
172,057 156,950
136,656
(31,458)
160,893
Restrlcted Funds
Mission fund
Fundo project
Church centre project fund
Restricted (various small projects)
Staff fund
Stephen Bowen Memorial
Youth activities & events
2,968
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
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 who lived at Yew Lodge and worshipped at St. John's, Felbridge created a Trust on 2nd
January 1961 between himself and the Rochester and Southwark Diocesan Church Trust (RSDCT). The
Trust was created with some investments (some £6.000 to £7,000 in stocks and shares} and it 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 early 1990's discussions took place involving the Diocese. Lawyers, the Parish and
the Incumbent when some agreements were reached. Since 1994 the income from the Margary Trust fund
has been paid to the Diocesan Stipends Fund rather than direclly to the Incumbent. The income from the
Margary Trust remains restricted for the support of the Incumbent of Felbridge, but little as augmentation,
but mostly as part of the funding of the Incumbent's stipend. The income from the Margary Trust is
therefore paid to the Incumbent of Felbridge via the Diocesan Stipends Fund, and not directly, and is
shown on an Incumbent's payslips, not as augmentation, but as part of the Incumbent's stipend. It was
agreed that the Incumbent of Felbridge should receive an additional £500 per annum as an attempt to
reflect the wishes of the late Mr Margary. During a vacancy the income is added to the capital of the fund,
after deduction of specific costs as specified in the Declaration of Trust.
For legal reasons the Margary Trust remains in the name of Felbridge, St John's as managing trustees. but
the Fund (number 0359) is held by the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) as Custodian Trustee. as the
RSDCT was dissolved on 14th August 2001. We calculate that the Margary Trust investments generated
income totalling £14,183 during 2024 (2023 £13,889) and the bid price value of the investments at 31st
December 2024 was £522,616 (2023 £510,921). These figures reflect the fact that the income between 1st
January 2013 and 10th April 2016 had to be added to the capital in view of the incumbency vacancy during
that period. The diocese benefits from the income from the Trust, so the PCC include this income stream in
their discussions and calculations, as they prayerfully agree an annual pledge to the Diocesan Parish
Support Fund.
The P.C.C. of the Parish of St John's Felbridge Is a Registered Charity, number 1132388
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