Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 - St John Baptlst, Berkswell Annual Report and Accounts The Parochial Church Council of St. John Baptist Church, Berkswell Year ended 31st December 2024
Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 - St John Baptist, Berkswell
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Trustees’ Report ......................................................................................................................... 3 Aim and Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 3 Objectives and Activities ..................................................................................................................... 3 Achievements and Performance ................................................................................................. 3 Structure, Governance and Management ............................................................................................ 7 Administrative information ................................................................................................................. 7 Trustees ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Committees and Groups ..................................................................................................................... 8 Rector’s Report .......................................................................................................................... 8 Independent Examiner's Report ............................................................................................... 11 Financial Review ...................................................................................................................... 12
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Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 - St John Baptist, Berkswell Trustees. Report Aim and Purposes St. John Baptist Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Canon Dr Mark Bratton, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Objectives and Activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community. The PCC maintains an overrfiew of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions as to how our services can engage the many groups that live within our parish. We are a passionate. inclusive church, responding to our faith in God. When planning activities for the year, the PCC considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: Worship and prayer" leaming about the Gospel; developing knowledge and trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish. Mission and outreach work. To facilitate the whole mission, the PCC is specifically responsible for the important task of maintaining the Church building and the adjoinlng rooms. The PCC complied with its duty in having due regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding vulnerable children and adults {under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipllne Measure 2016). The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Wendy Burns, whose report can be found on page 19. Background This year, we have seen the continuin8 return to 'nomial' church life afterthe Coronavlrus pandemic. Although some of its impatts may persist, our congregation is strong and growing. reflecting renewal and hope. Our Children and Families ministry has expanded with the employment of two part-time staff dedicated to this area. Achievements and Performance Ministry Team The Ministry Team continued to meet on a regular basis to plan and prepare for worship, with particular focus on our special services and to pray for the life of the church community. The ministry team consisted of Revd Canon Dr Mark Bratton and our licensed Reader, Richard Hollingdaje, whotook primary responsibility for the leading of worship in our church community, overseeing liturgy and the rhythm of both special services and ordinary worship. The team was supported by a number of lay ministers and guest preachers. Throughout 2024 we continued to offer the ministry of occasional offices of baptisms, weddings, funerals and burials, all of which have been Significant and meaningful occasions for those involved. Worship and Prayer Worship and prayer are at the heart of our church life. Our regular pattern of worship now consists of three services each week. Our principal service, held every Sunday at 10.00 a.m., is a sung Parish Communion
Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 - St John Baptist, Berkswell (Common Worship) with Junior Church sessions running during part of the service, and 5.30 p.m. Evensong or Holy Communlon, with a said Holy Communion on Thursdays at 10.30 a.m. Junior Church is an intrinsic part of church life at Berkswell. the leadership team undertook to provide sessions on a weekly basis during term time. A thoughtful, informative and enjoyable programme was delivered, linking in with the key themes of the liturgical year in addition to Christian values and such topics as care for creation. It was encouraging to see an increase in the number of children and young families attending worship. Being such an important dimension to the worshipping life of the church, we were delighted to welcome two new Children and Families Ministry Workers, Selina and Katie. who have exciting plans for the future. We are actively involved with our ecumenical brothers and sisters through Churches Together in Balsall and Berkswell. In addition to our weekly worship, a full series of special services took place during 2024: Candlema5 Ash Wednesday Mothering Sunday Choral Passion Senilce Maundy Thursday Good Friday Medltatlons and Litur8y Easter Day Rogatlon- processing to beat the bounds of the village Harvest- goods and produce passed to a local charity, Carriers of Hope. All Souls, service for the bereaved Armistice Day and Remembrance Day Advent Carols Lessons and Carols Christin8le 5eNices Midnight Mass Christmas Day Family Communion We are grateful and thankful for the contributions to worship by so many of our congregation and friends, be that music, reading5, creative ideas or behind the scenes technical expertise. Special thanks go to Patricia Rich, Wendy Burns and Peter Cross for ensuring our servi5 continued to be broadcast online to the small, private group of congregation members no longer able to attend in person. Thanks also to our Director of Music, Kevin Stannard, and the choir members for their wonderful, choral contributions, both at regular and special services. Worship is a richer experience with the addition of such fine music. We thank Stephen Collins and Jack Cross for their steadfast seNice as Sacristan and Crucifer, respectively. During Lent, a book study course was well received. The PCC has also been devoting time at each PCC meeting to read and discus5'How Village Churches Thrive,. We plan to continue with a rlch pattern of worship and music in 2025 celebrating the key liturgical seasons in the Church's calendar and to connect with our parish in a meaningful way throughout the coming years. Electoral Roll and Statistics for Mission As of 315t December 2024, there were 179 people on the church electoral roll, of whom 104 resided outside of the parish. Our worshipping community at the end of 2024 was 195, comprisin8 158 adults and 37 children
Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 - St John Baptist, Berkswell and young adult5. We welcomed 30 new adults and 18 children during the year, with 26 adults and 14 chlldren leaving for a variety of reasons. On a positive note, the signs of growth seen in our church give hope forthe future, it wa5 one of our biggest challenges over the last few years. Attendan at Easter and Christmas services: Easter Day". 140 Advent and Nativity Servi$. 417 Christingle, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: 594 In addition to our regular services, we enable ourcommunityto lebrate and thank God through the various milestones of life's journey. In baptism we thank God for the gift of life, in marriage public vows are exchanged with God's blessing and in funeral services friends and family expre55 their grief and give thanks for the life now completed in this world, commending their loved ones into God's keeping. We celebrated 19 baptisms and 9 weddings. 21 fvnerals were held with 21 committals only or burial of ashes. Sadly, these figures include a number of long-standing congregation members. Safeguarding The PCC takes Safeguarding seriously, believing in the intrfnslc value of training to facilitate culture change and to promote the safety and welfare of everyone who accesses our church. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment policies were adopted from the recommended policies from Coventry Diocese. The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults is an important part of our Christian mlnistry and therefore training is vital to ensure all church officers and volunteers understand thelr responsibilities. Everyone who particlpates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a safer church, this being underpinned by robust, good quality training. The PCC thanks Wendy Burns, the Parish Safeguardlng Officer, for her diligent work and focus on this important aspect of church life. The PCC acknowledges the volunteers and officers for completing their training on time. Church Cent The church is open daily, available to our local community for quiet and private prayer and to visitors who come to the church. from far and wide, as borne out by our Visitor book. The church space and grounds provide a place for those seeking a quiet and reflective environment for worship, prayer or a period of solitude. The church complex includes two rooms and a kitchen adjoining the church which may be hired exclusively for meetings or events incidental or ancillary to the activities of the church. The Parish office is operational weekdays until early afternoon. Repairs and Renovations Routine maintenance and servicing continued in line with our programme of works to ensure health and safety requirements were met. Other repairs or maintenance were attended to in a timely and appropriate manner. The Quinquennial Inspection took place in 2023, inevitably there were some works required with other elements recommended to be undertaken over the next few years. Thanks to Peter Wilson and Robin Worley for their expertise and practical assistance throughout the year. The PCC is planning to embark on the larger projects in 2025. Pastoral Care Pastoral visits and home communion forthe sick were undertaken by Revd Mark Bratton. Occasionally, home communion wa5 administered by authorised Individuals to those members of our congregation no longer
Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 - St John Baptist, Berkswell able to attend services in person due to illness or mobility issues. Many congregation members continued to act as'good neighbours,, keeping in touch with and supporting their church friends. We continue to be engaged with Solihull Council's Community Champions, receiving regular updates on all help and support available to people be that health and well-being, parenting, or simply ensuring access to medication and groceries shopping. Mission and Evangelism The successful weekly Coffee Shop continues, thanks to Liz Whalley. June Smitten and their team of willing volunteers. Many new faces soon became regulars. appreciating the warm welcome and social aspects of this ever-growing group. The infamous Berkswell Beerfest was again a hugely successful aspect of oUtaCh. Many thanks to Graham Parry and the organising committee and volunteers without whose help, the event may not have continued. Community events included: Fundraising qulzzes, thanks to the hard work of Cathy and Graham Parry and others. Day Trip to the Cotswolds, thanks to Paul Morris and John Foudy. History Talk5, thanks to the various presenters and speakers. Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. Donations of goods and toiletries for our foodbank collection goes to Carriers of Hope, Coventry. Other collectlons for the Mothers, Union Homeless project are supported. Under the watchful eye of Patricia Rich (Editor). the monthly parish magazine continues to be an interesting, informative read, reaching out to the wider community, keeping parishioners Infomied of important matters affecting our church and local artlcles of interest. Ecumenical Relationships Our church is a member of Churches Together in Balsall and Berkswell (CTBB). Various activities in which we participated Included the monthly coffee morning5 in Balsall Common village centre. Lenten Breakfasts and rotational hosting of the annual Women's World Day of Prayer seNice. There are also social and fundraising activitie5 that enable sharing and fellowship. We thank Barbara Magson and David Bell for representing Berkswell in 2023 along with the Rector. Emma Bratton has now taken over the reins from Claire Laland as CTBB Secretary. The PCC thanks those church members that have both supported and volunteered at the various activities. Volunteers The PCC warmly thanks all volunteers who work so hard to make ourchurch the lively and vibrant community it is. There are too many to name individually but, in particular, we are very grateful to our Churchwardens, Angela Childs and Michael Parker, who have worked tirelessly on our behalf: also, Peter Cross, Honorary Treasurer, who helped us understand the church's financial position and guided us on financial decisions. Risk Management The PCC maintains a Risk Management profile that is reviewed regularly. This describes the principal risks and uncertainties facing the church and its undertakings, as identified by the trustees IPCC members), together with a summary of plans and strategies for managing those risks. Health & Safety risk reviews are
Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 - St John Baptist, Berkswell carried out regularly by the churchwardens or other appointed persons. Additional rlsk assessments were undertaken to ensure we complied with both the government and Church of En8land guidance for various events and activities. strycture, Goyernance. and Management The method of appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St. John Baptist the membership of the PCC conslsts of the Incumbent {our Rector). Churchwardens, Diocesan Synod representstive, Deanery Synod presentives, Licensed Readers and members of our church, elected by those on the church electoral roll. Members of the congregation who are eligible, are encouraged to apply to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including decislons on how the funds of the Pccare to be spent. New members receive initial induction into the workings of the PCC. The PCC met six times durlng the year with an avera8e level of attendance of 81%. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has established a number of advisory groups and sub- commlttees, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. These groups, detailed on page 8, are all responsible to the PCC and are expected to report back regularly with minutes of their decisions being received by the full PCC fordiscussion, as necessary. The PCC maintains relationships with Berkswell Church of England Primary school via the Foundation Governors, who were nominated by the PCC. The current Foundation Governors are the Rector (Ex-officio), Kevin Millward, Rebecca Crowe, Michael Parker and Christine Gough. A new Foundation Governor is in the process of being nominated and appointed, to fulfil the remaining vacancy. Administrative information Berkswell Church Is sltuated in Church Lane, Berkswell, CV7 7BJ The parish office telephone number is 01676 529123. The Parish is part of the Diocese of Coventry within the Church of England. The PCC Is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006} and a charity, as a place of worship, currently registered with the Charity Commlssion- Charity Number 1132450. Trustees PCC members who served at any time from 1st January 2024 until the date of this report are: Ex Officio Members: Incumbent: The Reverend Canon Dr Mark Bratton (Chairman} Reader: Richard Hollingdale Churchwardens: Angela Childs and Michael Parker Diocesan Synod Representatives: Chris Powell and Anthony Rich Deanery Synod Reps (3-year term to 2026) Paul Morris, Peter Toor, Veronika Toor, Ivor Wood Elected Members: Peter Cross Kirsten Fergus Stuart Hands (from APCM 2024) Jo Hands Simon Northover Tom Walls Officers: PCC Secretary- Janet Roberts Honorary Treasurer- Peter Cross
Annual Report - St John Baptist, Berkswell Committees and Groups Stsnding Cornmittee.. This 15 the only committee required by Canon Law; created from members of the PCC, it has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings. subject to any directions given by the PCC. In 2024 It comprised: The Rector PCC Secretary Churchwardens Licenced Reader Honorary Treasurer 2 addition31 PCC members (Tom Walls and Anthony Richl Advisory Sub-commlttees and Groups Led bv: Baptlsm Preparation Margaret Walls {until September) Bell Ringers/Tower Captain Stephen Patrick & Steven Tlbbetts IRingin8 Master) Music provision Kevin Stannard {Director of Mu5ic} Churches Together Revd Canon Dr Mark Bratton Eco-church Jo Hands Gift Aid Secretary Peter Cross Finance Committee Tom Walls Children & Families Ministry Katie Goodacre and Selina Toor Magazine Editor Patricia Rich Worship Revd Canon Dr Mark Bratton Approval of Report The Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the Parochial Church Council at its meeting held on 24" March 2025.
Rector's Report Looklng Back The keynote of the past year has been uplift. The keynotes for the previous two years were encouragement and development. Several goals in the Rectorfs'Report last year have been achieved or nearly achieved. The Stewardship Campaign, held on March 9th and 13th, encouraged the congregation to join the Parish Giving Scheme to reduce the gap between expenditure {£150,CKJO) and planned giving1£82,0001, which is currently bridged by Income generated from investments. We will soon assess the success of this endeavour. The Children and Families program has flourished this year under the guidance of our CFM ministers, Katie Goodacre and Selina Toor. More than 20 children came fOard for baptism in the calendar year 2024, and there has been strong attendance at Junior Church and Stay, Play and Pray.
Annual Report - St John Baptist, Berkswell Three Reading Groups with good attendance have been held in Marlene Jolley's home. They have explored biblical and theological themes and contribute to Christian instruction. The ministry of preaching has continued to be encouraged and resourced. Annie Mccormick, Anthony Rich, Mark Bratton, Michael Parker, Pauline Warner, Richard Hollingdale. and Stuart Hands have regularly preached. The PCC has endorsed the Eco Church sub-commlttee's recommendation to prioritise reducing the Church's substantial carbon footprint rather than pursuing the new criteria established for the Eco Church Gold Award, for which Berkswell Church is not yet adequately prepared. In late November 2024, the Church hosted its most successful Beer Festival yet, both financlally and in terms of attendance. The PCC has reached the second-to-last chapter of the book 'How Vlllage Churches Thrive., In addition to last yearfs specified goals, l am grateful to John Foudy and Paul Morris for organising two exceedlngly successful outings to the Cotswolds for the Church and local community In July 2024 and April 2025. This is a valuable fomi of community outreach.
Looking Now I remain deeply grateful forthe care, competence, reliability, support and wisdom of our two Churchwardens, Angela Childs and Michael Parker. Together with the Rector and the PCC, the Churchwardens are diligently working to implement the quinquennial survey and its report findings. Richard Hollingdale is, as ever, a deeply valued ministerial colleague who shares the burdens and joys of leading worship, preachin& and pastoral care. Richard somehow manages to fit in hls ministerial duties while reading for a PhD in Muslc at London University. Richard's wisdom 15 much valued on the Mlnistry Leadership Team. which meets weekly. Our Parish and Assistant Parish Administrators. Janet Roberts and Anne Green, continue to support, maintaln consistency, and responsibly manage the Church's administration. As first responders, Janet and Anne are often tasked with addressing complex legal and pastoral issues- always doing so with gentleness and respect. Together with Wendy Burns, the Parish Safeguarding Officer, they have ensured that Berkswell Church remains a safe space for children and vulnerable adults. l am exceedingly grateful to them. As Treasurer, Peter Cross has ensured the Church's financial stability despite the challenges posed by the stewardship campaign. I remain, as always, immensely grateful for Peterfs meticulous work and indebted to Jim Fergus for his support of Peter. Our Sacristan and assistant Sacristan, Stephen Collins and Jack Cross {who is also the Crucifer), devotedly contribute to the serenity and smoothness of our worship, including numerous special services. Our Director and Assistant Director of Music, Kevin Stannard and Christine Gough, continue to uphold high standards of choral and musical accomplishment, enhancing the excellence of worshlp at Berkswell. l am extremely grateful to Francis Hooper, Kim Rawson and Norman Ashfield for playing the organ at Evensong. Our two Children and Families Ministers, Katie Goodacre and Sellna Toor, have greatly enhanced the Church's outreach to children and young families. At Katie's instigation, our mums and toddlers group 'Stay, Play and Pray, has evolved into a vibrant weekly (term-time} act5Vity. Selina leads weekly worship In the Church, strengthening its ties with the school. Both assist the Rector with baptism visits, encouraging parents to get involved with Junior Church.
Annual Report - st John Baptlst, Berkswell Anthony Rich and Stuart Hands continue to explore their vocations to Ilcenced ministry in the Church of England, as Reader and Ordained Priest, respectively. Spiritual and congregational life at Berkswell continues to flourish. The main morning service often has over 90 or 100 worshipping members. The Thursday communion service continues to grow, regularly numbering over 30. The growth of the morning congregation is partly due to investing more in our children and families, work. This confimis my suspicion that greater ministerial investment is essential to Church growth, whether through volunteers or paid workers. More importantly, grovrtlHvhether in numerical terms or spiritual depth-is the blossoming of our relationship with Jesus Christ and with each other. Whether through extending a warm welcome, honouring life events, creatively using our magnificent buildin& mantfesting care for our beautiful churchyard. fulfilling our role at the centre of the community, celebrating our heritage. cultivating fruitful festivals, welcoming children and families, reaching out to the isolated and lonely, or communicatin8 effectively. we are fundamentally called to love God and our neighbour5 as ourselves. For Jesus. this encompassed the whole of the law, and so it does for us. I want to express my gratitude to Graham Parry and Paul Tyler in this connection. Their organisation of the Church Beer Festivals has invited, and continues to invite, local community members who do not typically attend church to experience the spirltual quality of our church building and the warmth of our church community.
Looklng ahead These are my aims for the next year: l. To close the gap between income and expenditure and have a high percentage of oiir regular givers on the Parish Giving Scheme 2. To appoint another Children and Families minister to replace Katie Goodacre following her recent amicable resignation. 3. To promote Confimiation classes and Confirmation within the congregation to deepen faith and mark Christian commitment. 4. To substantially reduce Berkswell Church's sizeable carbon footprint. 5. To outline a more detailed strategy for the Church that is based on the principles of how village churches thrive. 6. To revitalise the Bereavement Ministry Team. The Rertor 10
Annual Report - st John Baptist, Berkswell Independent Examlner's Report Report to the members/trustees of St John Baptls( Berkswell. Parochial Church Council. I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner As trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC a sponsible for the preparation of the accounts. They 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 under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners sectlon 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and • state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examinatlon was carried out in accordance wlth the General Dlrectlons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full 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 Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: l. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirnents • to keep accounting records In accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act. and to prepare accounts which accord wlth these accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or 2. to which, in my oplnlon, attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Simon Heath FCCA 8th March 2025
Annual Report - St John Baptist, Berkswell Financlal Revlew The results show a deficit of Incoming to outgoing resources of £554 for the year, compared wlth a deficit of £20,743 last year. Two legacie5 and a significant charftable donation meant that the recorded deficit was considerably less than our original budgeted deficit of £39,IX)O. We continue to hold some of our investments in cash to cover the deficits that the PCC has approved. The investment values increased over the year, and we saw a net increase in value of £34,591. Togetherwith our deficit, this gave a net increase in funds forthe year of £34,037. We continue to use our Eaton fund to supportemployment of Children and Familiesworkers, this continues to strengthen and build our young families in the congregation. Our agreed budget for next year therefore reflerts thls Ilablllty and is for a deficit of £31,500. This budget is better than 2024, reflecting our improved voluntary income and collective efforts. As in prevlousyears, given the strength of our reseNes, the PCC is confident that our finances continue to represent a 'going concern, and our accounts have been prepared on this basls. Incoming Resources Unrestricted voluntary income (excluding grants and legacies) increased this year from £78,761 to £88,515. (Boosted by £5,000 received from the Kirkby family trust) Our Church of England 'Parish Giving Scheme, now has 41 scheme members, each givin8 an average of £17.40 per week. Two legacies were received this year, £10,000 from the estate of Michael Palmer and £10,000 from the estate of John Douce. Expenditure We repaired our porch lantern and its fixings on the porch when it became unsafe. We replaced our hymnbooks with a more modern edition. Our staff costs increased again this year, and we now have six part-time members of staff. Reserves Policy We are currently using our reserves (and their generated income} to cover the shortfall between our voluntary income and our day-to-day costs. The Common fund is held in the form of investments to provide income. 12
Annual Report - St John Baptlst, Berkswell STATEMENT OF FnYANCIAL ACTIVITJES For the year ending 31 December 2024 UnrestrKt&l Restricted Fndowment Totsl Funds Funds Funds Futlds 2024 Totsl Funds 2023 Note Donations and Legacies Income from charitabk actNitrs 2{a) 21b} 2(c} 2{d) 109,015 16,363 12,243 18,789 130 l(Y),145 16,363 85,931 16,535 8,752 Other trading activitses Investments 12,243 23,972 5,183 22,125 TOTAL INCOME 156 410 5,313 161 723 133 343 Cost of gamting fijnds Cost of generaling voluntsry in¢om¢ Expenditure on charitabk aclivitRs 3{a} 3(b) 3(¢) 3,442 141 3,442 141 2,365 154,210 158,694 151,721 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 157,793 162 77 154 086 BEFORE INVESTMENf GAINS -lJ83 829 -554 -20,743 NET GAtNS ON INVESTMENrs 30,692 1,278 2,621 34,591 77,735 29J09 2,107 2,621 34,037 56,992 Totsl funds brougbt fonvard 617,831 73,620 127,688 819,139 762,147 Totsl funds Carried forward 647 140 75,727 130J09 853,176 819,139 13
Annual Report - st John Baptist, Berkswell BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Notes 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Investinents 698,941 674.350 Tallle 698,942 674,351 CURRENT ASSETS CCLA Deposit Account Santander (Current Account) 80,(MX) 80,(X)O 37,721 32,287 Fund Bank Accounts 31,913 31,320 Ikbtors 154,685 144,838 LIABILITIES Creditors 451 NET CURRENf ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 154,234 144,788 TOTAL NET ASSETS 853 176 819,139 Represented by: Unrestricted 647.140 617,831 Restricted 75.727 73,620 Endowment 130,309 127,688 853,176 819,139 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 24th March 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Chairman PCC member The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts.
Annual Report - St John Baptist, Berkswell ACCOUNTING POLICIES The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepad under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accountlng Regulations (2006) governing the individual accounts of PCCS and wlth the Regulations, true and fair viev/' provisions, together wlth applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP (FRS 102)). The financlal statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responslble in law. They do not include the accounts for Church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherlngs of Church members. Funds Endowmentfvnds are funds, the capital of which must be maintained. only income arising from investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was estsblished. Restrlrtedfvnds represent {a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the tems of the trust or bequest and Ib) donations or grants received for 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 glven. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carrled forward as a balance of that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Unrestrlrtedfvnds represent the remaining income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not Included in its 'free reserves, a5 disclo*d in the trustees, report. Incoming Resources Planned giving, collections and donatlons are recognised when received. Tax refunds are cogniSed when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable: Interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Resources Expended. Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, If that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The dlocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure Is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Flxed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with Section 10(2)(al and (c) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable Church furnlshlngs held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a facultyfordisposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, whlch can be inspected (at any reasonable time). Equipment used within the Church premlses is depreciated on a straight-line basis over fouryears. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £2000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. 15
Annual Report - st john Baptist, Berkswell Notes to the financial statements For the year ending 31st December 2024 TOTAL 2023 Fuyjs 2024 2 INCOMING RKSOURCES a} Donalions #Dd t%gacle5 Pknrcd givll¥ {laK Pl&Tr1 givti¥ (N)ntsx) rccovered from Gift Ayj Open Pknte (WeddtttyBaptstFW8j 46.787 4.731 16.006 1,143 2274 5.420 4.789 50 46.787 4,731 16.1)06 1.143 2274 5,550 4.789 42.828 2,699 14249 1231 2,862 l J20 3.511 t1)r0] Walsafr CAF donat1X (rybj1) Rtteyts Ury)htmed Tax 130 450 9.811 1,970 s.0> 7J15 500 20.000 7J15 5(K> 20.OLKb Le8ae¢s 109.015 130 109.145 85.931 b) IntOmE frnrnch8ritxble actitIes 10.933 4.170 ,260 10,933 4,170 1260 Magazijc Saks Fees fi)r Ri)on 3.363 1270 16.363 16.363 16.535 ¢) Otherttxdb4 aetivitie$ Goods & Souvgjrs Colkctive 122 12,121 122 12.121 169 8,383 12.243 12,243 8,752 Investvnts 14,495 4294 1,104 4.079 15,599 8.373 9.129 12.996 C.B.F. kntttest 18,789 5.183 23,972 22,125 Totsl bn 5,313 161.723 133,343 16
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ending 31st December 2024
| 3 EXPENDITURE Costs of raising funds a) Expenses b) Costs of generating funds for voluntary income Giving Costs c) Charitable activities Cleaning Fabric Maintenance Extraordinary Expenses Service Costs (incl Organ) Courses / Education / Conferences Junior Church Staff Miscellaneous Expenses Admin. & Office Expenses Utilities Maintenance Insurances Parish Share Children and Families Ministry Churchyard Expenses Postage Printing & Stationery Telephone & Broadband Choir, Other Expenses Grants, Gifts, Affiliations Relief Clergy Relief Organists Flowers in Church Berkswell Parish Magazine Missionary Societies Other Charities Bank Charges Rectory Expenses Rector's Expenses RoomsConsumables TOTAL EXPENDITURE |
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment TOTAL Funds Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ £ 3,442 3,442 |
TOTAL 2023 £ 2,365 |
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| 3,442 3,442 |
2,365 | |
| 141 141 |
0 | |
| 0 0 0 1,686 1,686 0 0 5,977 5,977 40 40 93 93 41,490 41,490 302 302 381 381 8,086 8,086 2,916 200 3,116 6,243 6,243 74,500 74,500 1,280 1,280 1,728 2,598 4,326 20 20 25 25 731 731 265 265 175 175 630 630 1,360 1,360 996 996 2,723 2,723 300 300 460 460 24 24 512 512 2,724 2,724 229 229 |
127 1,291 2,208 2,029 48 0 27,275 1,539 7,278 13,041 3,096 5,941 70,000 2,011 6,874 33 96 680 127 350 446 640 428 1,677 300 0 24 460 3,550 152 |
|
| 154,210 4,484 158,694 |
151,721 | |
| 157,793 4,484 162,277 |
154,086 |
5 Related Parties
Mrs Patricia Rich was employed by the PCC as Parish Magazine editor, she received £2,520. Ms Selina Toor was employed by the PCC as a Children and Families Minister, she received £7,200. No pension contributions nor other benefits were made.
No other PCC members or related parties received benefits or emoluments.
No travelling, subsistence, nor out of pocket expenses were received by PCC members. The Rectors expenses are shown in note 3c.
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Annual Report - St John Baptist, Berkswell
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ending 31st December 2024
NOTE
| 6 FIXED ASSETS Investments Market Value at 1st January Purchases at cost Disposals Gain on revaluations Market Value at 31st December 7 Debtors December Gift Aid Claim Q3 Fees H2 Magazine Charges 8 Creditors Global Care H2 Donation Agency Collection 9 FUND DETAILS Unrestricted Common General Eaton Bequest Restricted Bushill Churchyard Fabric Endowment Betty Huggins CBF Bushill Feeder Fund Eborill Stokes TOTALS |
31.12.24 £ 440,030 40,155 166,955 |
£ 674,350 0 -10,000 34,591 698,941 823 2,428 1,800 5,051 -150 -301 -451 1.01.24 movement £ £ 419,538 20,492 27,460 12,695 170,833 -3,878 |
|---|---|---|
| 647,140 | 617,831 29,309 |
|
| 18,733 3,004 53,990 |
17,672 1,061 2,953 51 52,995 995 |
|
| 75,727 | 73,620 2,107 |
|
| 18,317 11,530 13,144 87,318 |
17,908 409 11,272 258 13,144 0 85,364 1,954 |
|
| 130,309 | 127,688 2,621 |
|
| 853,176 | 819,139 34,037 |
Eborill Fund
Specifically to be used 50 % for the Maintenance of the Churchyard, particularly the Eborill Graves and 50 % to augment the Rector's Stipend in consideration of him ensuring that the Graves are maintained in good order.
Bushill Fund
Specifically to be used for the maintenance of the Bells.
Fabric Fund
Specifically for the fabric of the Church and Tower.
Betty Huggins Fund
Specifically for flowers in the Church
Eaton Bequest Fund
Designated for projects aimed specifically at involving the local community
Stokes Churchyard Fund
Specifically for the upkeep of the churchyard
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