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
## **Table of Contents**
**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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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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|
|---|---|---|
||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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## **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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