PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST. GILES THE ABBOT and ST. NICHOLAS ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING SUNDAY 11th MAY 2025- 4.30 OPENING PRAYERS May this meeting be in the name ofthe Father. and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit Amen. The Lord be with you. And also With you. Let us bless the Lord Thanks beto God. READING: 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18 But we have this treasure in clay jars. so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way. but not crushed. pe￿lexed, but not driven to despair. persecuted. but not forsaken. struck down, but not destroyed. always carying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus, sake, so thatthe life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. But just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordan￿ with scripture- believed, and so I spoke'_we also believe. and so we speak, because we know that the onewho raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. Yes. everything is for you r sake, so that grace. as it extends to more and more people, may increase than ksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weightof glory beyond all measu re, because we look not at whatcan be seen but at what cannot be seen. for what can be seen is temporary. but whatcannot be seen is etemal. PRAYERS Leader: O God, by your grace you have called us in this DI0￿Se to a goodly fellowship of faith: bless ou r Bishops Jonalhan and Simon, and other clergy. and all your people. Grant that your word may be truly preached and truly heard. you r sacraments be faithfully administered and faithfully re￿ived. By your Spirit fashion our lives according to the example of your Son, and grant that we may show the power of your love to all among whom we live. through Jesus Christ ou r Lord. Amen. Leader: God our Father, graciously hallow wilh yourblessing ou r Parish churches of St. Giles and St. Nicholas. May they be places where the sorrowing find comfort and the tempted strength" where the lonely find fellowship and the sin ner forgiveness" where the faithful find grace, and all offer you a holy worship; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Leader: Almighty God, we pray for your blessing on all who share in the life and work of the churches of St. Giles and St. Nicholas: in the ministy of word and sacrament. in teaching and pastoral care, in service to the diocese, the community, and those in need. in ecumenical fellowship and co-operation. We pray for all members of the congregations, that in their varied callings they may advance your kingdom and bear witness to your love, shown in you Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Leader: AlmightyGod, you have made us members of Christand ofhis Church, and have taught us through him that it is more blessed to give than to receive: make us truly thankful for all your goodness" help us to deepen our commitrnent to you as stewards of our time, talents, and money. and guide us in all things to know and do your will. for the honour and glory of your name. Amen. Leader: Heavenly Father, assist us in our efforts to make contact with the homes and people of our parish by means of the Parish magazine. posters. leaflets, and other literature. Grant that our publicity may not be misleading, or unworthy. or trite. but may truly represent us as your people, and commend him who is ourgood news. Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS AND DEPUTIES Churchwardens Andrew Bailey (St. Giles) Claire Couldridge (St. Nicholas) Peter Russell ) St. Giles- 8.00 a.m. Sue Rennie ) St. Giles- 10.00 a.m. Sally Attwood ) St. Giles- 11.15 a.m. Philip Lovelock ) St. Giles- 6.30 p.m. Sheila Munns ) St. Giles- Thursdays 10.00 a.m. Nick Jolliffe ) St. Nicholas Deputywardens AGENDA Apologies for absence Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held at St. Nicholas on Su nday 28th April 2024, (pages 4-6) Matters arising Reports (a) Electoral Roll, (page 7) (b) Annual Report on the proceedings of the Parochial Church Council, (pages 7-8) Chu rchwardens, Reports including St. Giles Chu rchyard Report. (pages 9-11) The Parochial Church Council Consolidated Accounts for the year 2024 including Financial Statements for St. Giles the Abbot and St. Nicholas (pages 12-15) (c) (d) Safeguarding St. Giles Centre Election Members for the P.C.C. St. Giles TWO vacancies St. Nicholas ONE vacancy Appointment Independent Financial Examiner. Goodbyes and Thank-you's. 10. Any other business and date of next AG.M. 2025. ADDrrioNAL REPORTS Rector, (pages 16-18) Associate Rector including St. Nicholas Children's Report, (pages 18-20) St. Giles Music, (page 20) St. Giles Family & Ch ildren's Worker. (pages 21-22) St. Giles Safeguarding Report, (pages 22-23) St. Giles Flower Arrangers Report, (page 23) St. Giles Bell Ringers, (page 24) St. Giles Social Committee, (pages 24-25) Mothers, Union, (pages 26-27) St. Giles Website, (page 28) Friends of St. Giles, (page28) Parish Magazine, (pages 28-29) The Accounts are on the Notice Boards of both Churches. MINUTES MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING HELD ON SUNDAY 28th APRIL 2024 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST.GILES THE ABBOT and ST. NICHOLAS Vest Meetin Election of the Churchwardens and Deputy Wardens: Churchwardens Andrew Bailey (St. Giles) Claire Couldridge (St. Nicholas) Peter Russell ) St. Giles- 8.00 a.m. Sue Rennie ) St. Giles- 10.00 a.m. Sally Attwood ) St. Giles- 11.15 a.m. TBA ) St. Giles- 6.30 p.m. Sheila Munns ) St. Giles- Thursdays 10.00 a.m. Nick Jolliffe ) St. Nicholas Thanks to Andrew and Claire fortheircontinuance as Churchwardens. Deputywardens Rector.. Thanks to Andrew for his outstanding patien￿ and diplomacy. Vote of Confidence and thanks: Proposed.. Sally Athood Seconded: Sue Renee Approved Associate Rector: Thanks to Claire with particular regard to Stephen's Sabbatical last year. Vote of Confidence and thanks: Proposed: Valerie Blin ks Seconded: Stewart Hutson Approved Deputy Wardens are all continuing. Associate Rector: thanks to Nick Jolliffe for retuming. Rector: To remember Janet Palmer who was a Deputy Warden at the 11.15 a.m. service at St. Giles for a nu mber of years and is now poorly. ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING SUNDAY 28th A ril 2024 - 4.30 PRESENT: The Revd. Matthew Hughes. The Revd. Stephen Broadie. Sylvia Addison, Roger Allard, Andrew Bailey, Lindsay Bames, Valerie Blinks, Richard Butte￿orth, Mary Compton, Claire Couldridge. Irene Dancer. Carol Fryer. Geoffrey Harding, Julia Hoadley, Stewart Hutson, Gail Low, Sheila Munns, Sue Rennie, Eddie Roberts, Carol Stokes, David Stokes. Apologies for absence Paul Bailey. Valerie Bailey. Paul Bames. Jayne Calvert. Rosemary Fordyce. Nick Jolliffe, Lynn and John Kelly, Gill Knapp, Alison and Nick Reynolds, Helen Roberts, Noreen Roberts, Sue Simpson. Jenny and Nick Wilkins. MINUTES Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held at St. Nicholas on Sunday14th May 2023. Proposed: Sheila Munns Seconded: Valerie Blin ks Approved. MATTERS ARISING None. REPORTS (a) Electoral Roll. (b) Annual Reporton the proceedings of the Parochial Church Council (c) Ch urchwardens. Reports including St. Giles Churchyard Report. (d) The Parochial Church Council Consolidated Accounts for the year 2023 including Financial Statements for St. Giles the Abbot and St. Nicholas. Hon. Treasurer, St. Giles. Carol Fryer: Most of the detail in the Reports. We held our own despite cost of living pressures Rector: Income from funerals and weddings down. Standing orders help. Hon Treasurer, St. Nicholas: Beginning of year it looked bad expecting a deficit but at the end had a surplus. This year looks much the same. Spring Fair raised over £2,300. Adoption of the Accounts: Proposed: Mary Compton Seconded: Julia Hoadley Thanks to Carol, Rogerand the St. Giles and St. Nicholas Finan￿ Teams: Proposed: Sheila Munns Seconded: Sally Attwood Approved. SAFEGUARDING Irene Dancer, Parish Safeguarding Officer and Lead Recruiter: Safeguarding is a priority. We must protect the vulnerable and young. It is important all Ch urch grou ps Co-operate. We are nearly there but not quite. There are new National Guidelines coming out and will be reviewed and incorporated. Rector: Safeguarding has become increasingly complex. Must make sure we have requ ired compliance. Thanks to Irene. Associate Rector: Than ks to Irene Thanks to Irene Dancer Proposed: Carol Stokes Seconded: Lindsay Bames Approved. ST. GILES CENTRE Moving forward. Continuing talks with Architect and builder. Complex process: problems of asbestos, renewing roof, electrical wiring, plumbing. Installing gas It will be a basic refurbishment with a modem a￿ssIble toilet including disabled use. Cost to be considered. ELECTIONS Members for the Paroch ial Chu rch Council: St. Giles: Julia Hoadley Geoff Harding (a) St. Nicholas: Diane Stiff (N.B. Employed by St Nicholas) Accepted Proposed: Sheila Munns Seconded: Carol Stokes Approved. (b) Deanery Synod Members - vacancies for St. Giles and St. Nicholas APPOINTMENTS Sidespeople Vote of Thanks Proposed: Julia Hoadley Seconded: Sue Rennie Approved. (a) (b) Independent Financial Examiner. Chris Jones of Baxterfs to continue Proposed: Mary Compton Seconded: Sheila Munns Approved. Goodbyes and Thank-you's. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Eddie Roberts: Now that the Choir is well populated why were they not atall the Christmas Eve ServI￿S and on Christmas moming . Rector.. Christmas Eve would be rectified this year. Chrislmas moming is more difficult in getting Choir members to that service. Sally Attwood: How are Choir allocations made? Rector.. By Choir attendan￿. Three choral scholars: Two bass and one tenor. To allocate to a service would require other Choir members: sopranos and altos Needs looking at. Mattins has diminished. Andrew Bailey: There has been Choirlosses since Covid Sally A￿00d.. There are 40 in the Choir. It should be spread more evenly. Sally made the point that 10 /0 of Church funds are spent on music and that allocation should reflect this. Rector.. Fair point. First and Second Su ndays Choir is at Evensong. Fourth Sunday Choir is at the 10.00 a.m. service. Choir is funded from legacies, notfrom general funds. Rector has 30 years experience and knows that congregations need good music. money well spent. Eddie Roberts: Will take on the responsibility of being Treasurer for the Flower Arrangers. Taking over from Alison Reynolds. TIME AND DATE OF THE NEXT AGM 2025 Tbc 12. CLOSING PRAYERS MATTERS ARISING REPORTS ELECTORAL ROLL The figure for the Electoral Roll stsnds at 283 (St. Giles - 234, St. Nicholas - 49). Our Electoral Roll membership conb'nues to offer a solid base for the ongoing life of the Parish. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 ST. GILES THE ABBOT, FARNBOROUGH With ST. NICHOLAS, ORPINGTON OBJECTIVES The Paroch ial Church Cou ncil (°PCC") has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent. the Revd Matthew Hughes. in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecu men ical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church Centre complexes of St. Giles at Church Road, Famborough and St. Nicholas at Leamington Aven ue, Orpington. MEMBERSHIP Members of the PCC are either ex-off icio or elected by the Ann ual Parochial Church Meeting ("APCM") in accordance with Church Representation Rules. Members of the PCC who served from 29 May 2022 until the date that this report was approved by the PCC were:_ Ex4)fficio: Rector The Revd. Matthew Hughes Chaimian Associate Rector The Revd. Stephen Broadie Assistant Priest Archdeacon Paul Wright Reader Mrs. Chris Hallett Wardens Mr. Andrew Bailey Miss Clare Couldridge until APCM 2026 St Giles until ACPM 2024 St Nicholas Ver Mr. Peter Russell Wardens Mr. Peter Russell Mrs. Susan Rennie Mrs. Sheila Munns Miss Sally Attwood Mr. Philip Lovelock Mr. Nick Jolliffe Noton PCC Noton PCC Noton PCC Noton PCC Noton PCC Noton PCC St Giles St Giles St Giles St Giles St Giles St Nicholas Elected: Hon. Secreta Hon. Treasurer Mr. RogerAllard St. Nicholas Hon. Treasurer Mrs. Carol Fryer St. Giles Gift Aid Secreta Members Mrs. Carol Fryer Mr. Stewart Hutson Mrs. Gill Knapp Mrs. Lynn Kelly Mr. John Kelly Mrs. Irene Dancer Mrs. Carol Stokes Miss Julia Hoadley Mr Alfie Beston Mrs. Rosemary Fordyce Mrs Jayne Calvert Mrs Adele Cooke until ACPM 2025 St Giles unbl ACPM 2025 St Giles until ACPM 2025 St Giles until ACPM 2025 St Giles until APCM 2024 St Giles until ACPM 2024 St Giles until ACPM 2025 St Giles until ACPM 2025 St Giles until ACPM 2025 St Nicholas until APCM 2024 St Nicholas until APCM 2024 St Nicholas Mrs Diane Stiff until APCM 2024 St Nicholas The United PCC met 2 during the yearwith an attendance of 65 per cent. In addition, the members representing St. Giles met 5 times (with an average attendance of 75 per cent) and those representing St Nicholas met6 times (average attendance 79.2 per ￿nt). COMMrrTEES The PCC operates th rough a number of committees, which meet be￿een meetings ofthe PCC: Standing & Finance Committee - this is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact business of the PCC belN4een PCC meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC St. Giles, Fabric Grou p St. Giles, Churchyard Group Ad hoc groups. CHURCH ATTENDANCES There were 390 names on the Church Electoral Roll for the parish as at 31st December2023. As a Parish, we are available at times of birth. marriage and death. In 2024. the Parish and its min istry were involved in the following occasional offices: 9 Baptisms 3 Weddings 28 Fu neral services held in church followed by burial in the churchyard or Cremation 14 Fu neral ServI￿S held at a crematorium 39 Burials of ashes. FINANCIAL RESULTS Aggregated parish income for the year was £334,142 (2022-£342,275) and aggregated reSoUr￿S used were £295.336 (2022-£281.614). Net incoming resources amounted to £38,806 (2021-£60,661). St. Giles recorded net incoming resources of £33.198 (2022-£52,330) and St. Nicholas recorded net incoming resources of £5.608 (2022-£8.331). RESERVES POLICY It is the PCC policy to maintain a balan￿ on unrestricted funds (less fixed assets) which equates approximately to six months unrestiicted expenditure. This was ach ieved as at 31 st December 2024. THE CHURCHWARDENS, REPORTS ST. GILES CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT INCLUDING CHURCHYARD REPORT This is my third reportfor my second 'tourf as Churchwarden for St. Giles, something that I see as both a privilege and a great responsibility. This has On￿ more been another busy yearatst. Giles. As Churchwarden I continue to enjoy a good working relationship with Matthew. I believe that is part of my role to have a good relationship with the incumbent of St. Giles in order to advise and support him in the exercise of his ministry. The Churchwarden is there to bring to the Rectorfs attention any issues raised by the congregation, and to represent the interests of the Parish to him and the PCC. l enjoy working with Matthew and appreciate the mutually supporting roles that we share together. In 2024 we again had a full set of services across the whole year, as we get back to the new 'normality'. The parish observed the seasons of Lent and Easter. At Easter we held the usual services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Su nday - both inside and outside the Church (where my brother once again was able to toast presb'gious quants'ties of hot-cross bunsforthe congregatr'ons in the Churchyard). We held the full set of services for HarvesL the Pets Blessing and Remembrance Sunday, with lots of flowers (courtesy of the Flower Ladies} and singing (cou rtesy of the Choir). This year at Christmas we On￿ again just did the three Nativity services on Ch ristmas Eve (compared to four in 2022). Th is appears to be worked well as we still have 'room in the inn, for everyone who wished to attend. Numbers in attendance were roughly the same as previous years. it also makes it easier to organise logistically. We also had the Iwo Advent Carol services beforehand, the 'Midnight Mass, and the Epiphany Carol ServI￿S in January. We continue to enjoy a full calendar of Parish events. June saw the Parish Fete, which was well attended despite it pouring down with rain for most of the day. Despite that everybody enjoyed themselves (thanks in no small part to the small army of volunteers who helped organise it). We On￿ more had a good range of individuals and organisation who contributed to the day to make it enjoyable for all. This is always an excellent opportunity where the wider Parish 'family' was able to get together and participate in an event outside the Church. The following month we had the Seaside Coach excursion to Broadstairs in Ju ly. The coach was full and on more I would like to thank Carol Fryer and her team in organising this and all the other events across the year. In October we held our usual Churchyard Saturday Mom ing where members of the congregation of the Parish tum up with a whole array of gardening tools to scarify the grass. rake up the moss and seed the lawn. This year itwas very well attended. This was followed up by a Deep Spring Clean in March 2025 where we worked on the insides of St. Giles. cleaning floors. pews and the monuments. In temis of goods and omaments we have pu rchased new items for both inside and outside the Church. We have obtained a new Altar cloth. together with a glass top for the Credence Table (to protect against spill damage). In addition, we have also purchased four new palm branches for Palm Sunday. There was also an u pgrade to the Church's security system. Outside we took the opportu n ity to re-tarmac the Lower Car Park, which brought to an end the increasing pothole problem there (both in number and size of the issues involved). During 2024 we continued to undertake the rolling program of 'deep cleaning, within the Church. A common theme is checking on the use and distribution of storage space around the church, what is where and who is using it. This has been a recurring issue in previous years as we only have a fin ite resource in space, and we need to use it in the most efficient way. As part of this, the Rector and Churchwarden worked on the North Aisle where there was a fungal buildup. It was treated with a 2-part treatment, which appears to be working. Further treatments will be applied in the future as and when necessary. Following a theft of a few pounds woth of lead off the roof of the Choir Vestry, we have 'Smart Watered, the new lead to make it less desirable for criminals to steal it again. I can report that all the Church's goods and omaments are in a good state of repair. Looking forward. the next major challenges will be the Quinquennial Inspection in May, and the refurt)ishment of the St. Giles Centre. l am confidentthat we will rise to the challenge, and that eventually we'll have a decent place for us to use for parish meetings and activib'es. l am always grateful for my fellow ChurchwardensNerger and their total commiknent and support over the last year. We would not be able to do what we do without their efforts. I thank them for their b'me and for the kind support they have shown me. As Churchwardens you have to do lots of things behind the scenes which the congregation do not always see. However. I do have to say that being a Churchwarden is a most satisfying undertaking, and I have enjoyed being one in 2024. Andrew Bailey St. Giles Churchwarden ST. GILES CHURCHYARD REPORT AS PART OF THE CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT A huge thank you to all ourwonderful Churchyard volunteers who do a great deal to keep our Chu rchyard and Gardens of Remembrance areas looking so good. The regular planting of Spring bulbs and Summer bedding plants continues to make the Church grounds look stunning. All this is very much appreciated by the many h undreds of people who visit our Churchyard and walk through it each year. Good work also continues on maintaining the Memorial Walls. repairing brickworf( and cleaning up rubbish. Preventatj've measures are being taken against roosting pigeons whose presence above the Church's door is leaving it soiled. St. Giles is due its Quinquennial inspection in Maywhen we hopeto be congratulated on the excellent state of our Church and grounds. Churchyard Usage There were 53 burials of all types during 2024, which is the second lowest in recent years" the highest being 90 in 2018. Of these 39 {74/0) were in the Garden of Remembrance, the remaining 14 being in the Churchyard. These totals are both below long tenn yearly averages. Just fournew adultgraves were used, which is the lowest ever, and compares with the long term average of 12 per year, with a h ighest of 22 in 2020. c235 grave spaces are available, excluding the area used for outdoor services, and a potential for small-scale infilling of spaces and paths. Based on long temi annual usage this space should last c19.7 years but as the numberof new graves required is usually now much lower than in previous years, the actual capacity in years is likely to be longer than this. No new child grave spaces were used. A further area for child graves has been reserved to be used once the current one is full. The yearly use of plaques is 28. Finally, many thanks to Martin Parsons our outgoing Chairman who has also had to step away from h is overall membersh ip of the Group. l am very grateful for all the hard work. guidance and leadership Martin has provided. Thank you also to Eddie Bellamy for his faithful service to families with the memorial plaques. and to Nick Reynoldsfor his impeccable maintenance of our Burial registers and Churchyard records and running of ourchurch website. The Rector ST. NICHOLAS CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT io It does not seem like a year since I wrote my last Report. There has been many changes at St. Nicholas. as there must be if we are to continue to grow and serve our commun ity. We have said goodbye to a few of our older members, but have also welcomed a few new faces. Many of our congregation have taken on new roles for which we are very grateful and will continue to supportthem in their efforts. We have also started new ventures and look forward to see how these develop. The first one is our 'Tea & Chat,. wh ich has been going for a year now which runs on Monday aftemoon and provides company for those on their own there is cake and refreshments, and games which has proved very popular. Because numbers were dropping at Messy Chu rch we have now relaunched this as 'Croissants & Craff which now takes place on the second Sunday of the month which includes a small service. a craft activity relating to a given story, and refreshments of croissants, coffee and other things. This has proved popular so far with ou r you ng families and others. The Community Larder continues to prove a much needed resource for our community as well as all the groups that use our hall. As the year has progressed there have been a variety of new groups which have provided much needed income. The services continue to hold their numbers, with new faces which is always encouraging. As I write this Report, we are preparing for Easter with all its activities, our usual Passover Meal is already fully booked. There are too many people to mention individually St. Nicholas is a big family and we support and encourage one another in our varied roles. My special thanks to Stephen. Nick and the PCC for their continued support. Claire Couldridge St. Nicholas Churchwarden THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 2024. INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ST. GILES THE ABBOT AND ST.NICHOLAS ST. GILES THE ABBOT In 2024, we finished with a su rplus of £27,239. Our total income was £234,862 which exceeded our total expenditu re of £207,623. We continue to maintain ou r position in what has proved to be difficult times. Income continues to comfortably exceed expenditure. St Giles is su pported by a strong range of donors and sponsors, both small and large, including the hard-worf(ing volunteers whose woth allows us to limit expenditure. Donations and legacies from the past continue to provide security against future costs and emergencies we may be unable to avoid. Income General giving is down on last year. cost of living pressures along with increased energy costs will have had their effect. We are lucky to have a solid core of donors who have St Giles high on their giving list. Small and large donations are always gratefully received. We have. however. seen a decrease in giving via Gift Aid envelopes: £13,302 claimed in 2024 as opposed to £14,282in 2023. We need to make sure that GA envelopes and pens are always available from the pews so we keep this momentum going. Even the smallest amount from a tsx payer enables us to claim 250/0 of the donation directly from HMRC. There is now very little income from letting the St Giles centre. The decision to renovate the Centre will allow a better standard of use for church activities and will allow us to offer the much needed and easily accessible toilet facilities to those using the Church. We are encouraging donations for the Centre renovation; dedicated envelopes with a GA option are helping and provide a steady trickle of funds. This may, however, affect the amou nt of general giving. The Su mmer Fete proved a great Suc￿sS despite the rain and gives a focal point to the commun ity aspect of St Giles. With continued support from sponsors and donors, as well as help from a hardy crew of volunteers. we raised £5.443.09. We are lucky to have so many people who are willing to give their time and energy to St Giles. Thanks to all those who supported us and came along and enjoyed the day. The Wentworth property, a product of a past legacy. prodU￿d a rental income of £21.418, reduced by expenses of £7.181. This income provides a much-needed buffer against the cost of living pressures we are seeing. We are likely to see some increase in expenses as much needed repairs to the propety are made in the coming year. The actual property itself offers St Giles financial security into the futu re. Although house prices are not increasing as steadily as previously seen, this is only a blip in a long tenn expectation. We have seen a decrease in the number of funerals, which may be due to competition from other sou rTrs, and u nfortunately a choice of having more secular services. In 2024 we had 10 Burials, 29 Cremations and 38 Burial of ashes. The numberof weddings has also fallen, which seems to be partof a continuing trend" in 2025 we have to date weddings booked. The nu mber of plaques increased from 643 in 2023 to 692 in 2024, with 159 blank plaques. Many people remark on the appearance of the Remembrance Garden. and the chu rchyard team of volunteers do a greatpb in its upkeep. Expenditure We try to keep fimi control over expenditure, but cost of living increases are hard to balance especially those for heab'ng. We are lucky to have good financial support from many givers. The Diocesan share in 2024 was £70,600 as opposed to £67,948 in 2023. Our offer for 2025 being £70,600. At the present time we have 3 choral scholarships. and 15 junior choristers who get paid depending on attendance. We have used the funds from the Tolman Fund and are using the Greenhalgh Fund to support this. A good deal of effort, including great leadersh ip from ou r Choir Master has been put in to make the choir as good as it is. The support by the adultchoirwho are all volunteers is amazing. Our church ministy has been re*nforced by the Ven. Dr. Paul Wright, retired Archdeacon, as Pau I continues to bring a lot of experience and support to the life of St. Giles. Utility bills have continued to rise. We ended a fixed rate contract in mid-2023 so saw the start of an uptum. Business rates do not seem to be coming down yet. Magazine fund Advertising Hard copy £2.557 £1.623 £1.507 Lfyear £4.244 Lfyear 12 Email £59 One off sales £520 Total Income £7,536 Total Expenditure £6,822 Profit £714 £160 Llyear £373 Llyear £6,284 Lfyear £5.753 Llyear £531 Llyear Funds held: £13,897 Magazine subscriptions for the hard copy held their own in 2024, with a small increase in one-off sales but email options declined. Advertising has increased thanks to Gill's hard work and has helped to prevent any losses. In the past, the magazine has produced good profits and these are shown in the funds still held. We have a great editor, Gail Low, who continuesto maintain the high standard of the Parish magazine. Renewals for 2025 are really slow with just 97 signed u p to date. We have fewer subscribers for a number of reasons among which may be the changing viewing of Ihe public. Reduced circulation makes itdifficult to increase our advertising but Gill Knapp is doing an eX￿lIentJ0b of fighting the trend. The delivery team help to keep postal costs to a minimum by hand delivering the magazine each month. Thanksto Paul Bames, Lee Bellamy, Nick and Jennywilkins, Eddie and Helen Roberts, Danielle Carle, Catiiona Lee, Angela Leake, Pat. The Magazine Fund holds £14,336 so a buffer for any losses. We need to review the futu re of the magazine in say 6 months" once we have a better idea of how many renewals we have. We need to decide whether there are sufficient subscribers to make the magazine worthwhile, or come up with a plan to increase circulation. If we regard the magazine as part of our outreach the existing fund will last a while longer. We do, however. need to increase the number of subscribers and we should try to find someone with time on their hands to do this. Flowerfund Income Expenses Profit £4,110 £2,692 £1.418 £4,397 LIYear £3,348 LIYear £1.049 LIYear Funds held: £4,140 The flower fund remains self-funding. They have 2 fund raising projects per annum along with a variety of donations th roughout the year. It is always nice to see the church beautifully decorated and thanks need to be given to our dedicated flower team. Funds We have two types of funds: Designated which are allocated to certain areas but may be used for other purposes as needed and Restiicted which are allocated by the donor or St Giles and may not be used for other purposes without permission. We hold £216,452 (£211,809 Lfyear) in Designated funds to which for accounting purposes is added the Wentworth pr()perty at its initial valuation of £540,000. We hold £308,871 (£274,302 Llyear) in restricted funds. Conclusion The increase in the cost of living has affected both our income and our expenditu re, but even so we have managed to hold a good position with income exceeding expenditure by a comfortable amount. Although funerals have reduced. the Rernernbran￿ Garden continues to provide a flow of income. Weddings have almost 13 disappeared, probably due to pressures from other event providers and is un likely to change. During 2024 we raised a total of £1.700.68 for a variety of extemal charities. We are lucky that we have loyal and generous supporters, both volunteers and donors. The fund raising forthe centre renovation will go on and consideration will need to be given to finding other SoUr￿S of funds forthis purpose. Thanks must go to: Linda Crisp and Mary Compton as part of the Financial Team Eddie Bellamy as administrator of the Memorial Wall fund Liz Diamond as Parish Secretary Adele Cooke for office administration Pam Stacey as Planned Giving Envelope Scheme Secretary Lee Bellamy as insurance admin istrator Chris Jones of Baxters, our Extemal Examiners Carol Fryer Hon. Treasurer, St. Giles ST.NICHOLAS The original 2024 St Nicholas budget had figures of income £94150, expenditure £106700. The expenditure budget included Repair Fund contributions of £4200. Although these contributions are not expenditu re, but a transfer between funds, I do show them as expenditure as a means to ty and ensure that the contributions are actually made and the balances increase at least by that amou nt. The original budget included a Pledged Offer of £44950 to the Diocese to cover the Ministy Costs and the St Nicholas share of the Benefice Cost. In view of our financial position we did not feel that we could make any contribution to the Wider Diocesan Mission Cost of £10238 in the Offer. In the light of the financial position itwas decided to make no charity donations until the positon at 31 December 2024 was known. The budget included Mission Charity giving of £3750 and a donation to Welcare of £650. At the year end expenditure ex￿eded income and there was a reduction in cu rrent assets of £6889 from £92374 at 31 December 2023 to £85485 at 31 December 2024. At the February 2025 meeting the St Nicholas PCC reviewed the position regarding charity donations and decided not to make any at that time in view of the year end deficit but to hold a fundraising event in the first half of 2025 forthat purpose. It would be fair to say that St Nicholas was facing an u n￿rtain future with forecast deficits. A few years ago a consultsnt, a member of St Giles, carried out a review at St Giles and during the year the consultant did a similar exercise at St Nicholas, reviewing processes and procedures. The most significant conclusion was that St Nicholas could no longer afford to retain the role of Church Administrator and Children and Family Worker and the postholders were made redu ndant in July and August respectively. Redundancy and related payments amounted to one off costs of £12888, offset of cou rse by salary savings in the second half of the year. There will be a full year effect of these savings from 2025 onwards. One effect of the redundancy of the Children and Family Worker was that the Parent and Toddler Group ceased to run after the end of the summerterm but it seems Ihat new hall hirer(s) are providing something similar. 14 During the yearwe have invested in major improvements both to the Church Hall and Church House. The fencing between the Church Hall and Church House was renewed at a cost of £5100 with the funds forthis being withdrawn from the Church Hall Repair Fund at the Diocese. Other improvements. the new office door (£1112), new locks {£425) and the redecoration of the Leamington Room (£1200) were financed from revenue. The fascias and soffits were replaced at Ch u rch House at a cost of £4560 financed by withdrawing funds from the Chu rch House Repair Fund at the Diocese. These works brought to light problems with the drainage from the down pipes and the soakaways and these were renewed at a cost of £4200. These works were covered by the Ch urch House insurance policy which paid out the su m of £4436 for the works. Following the redu ndancy decisions. the St Nicholas PCC has felt that 2024 marks the low point in the St Nicholas finan￿S. The approved 2025 budget of income £97500 and expenditure £93700 is in surplus by £3800 and with expenditure including the RepairFund contributions of £4200 as is my usual practice, there could be an increase of £8000 in the Net Cu￿ent Assets at the year end if there are no surprises in the year and outtum goes to plan. With no Church Administratorwho used to deal with the hall lettings, this worl( is now carried out by the firm, Praetorium, and the PCC are quielly confidentthat income will increase over the budget figure which could lead to fu rther increases in balances at 31 December 2025 or give us the opportunity to start contributing again to the Wider Diocesan Mission as part of our Pledged Offer to the Di0￿se. RogerAllard Hon TTrasuTrr, St Nicholas SAFEGUARDING ST. GILES CENTRE Redevelopment update. ELECTIONS FOUR MEMBERS FOR THE ST. GILES P.C.C. ONE MEMBER FOR THE ST. NICHOLAS P.C.C. APPOINTMENT INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL EXAMINER Acting under delegated powers (A.G.M. 2001) The P.C.C. appointed Mr. Ch ristopher Jones, F.C.C.A., Baxter and Co. as independent examiner for the 2021 accounts. The PCC recommends Mr. Jones's appointment for the year 2022 accou nts and the A.G.M. is requested to approve this proposal. GOODBYES AND THANK YOU'S. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS To be notified at the be innin of the meetin Date and time of next ￿G.M. 2026 ADDITIONAL REPORTS RECTOR'S REPORT For me there is no otherway to start my Annual Reportthen with a hugethank you to all of you who work so hard to make St. Giles the wonderful Church that it is. During Lent this year we had been looking at St. Paul's letter to the Colossians and it is clear 15 from this letter that Paul worked with teams of people in the furtherance of the Gospel. For Paul his fellow helpers were not just volu nteers, but co worters in the building up of the Kingdom. I cannot think of a better word to describe the many people who give of their time and skills to St. Giles as my co-workers in the Gospel of Christ. There are too many people to mention everyone by name, but if you help in any way, big or small then please a￿pt my sincere thanks for all you do. However, I would like to particularly mention all our Team Leaders and the following: our wonderful Church Warden Andrew and his Deputy Wardens. Andrew is such a support to me and many. our Treasurer Carol withoutwhom St. Giles finances and social life would grind to a halt. Ralph for his inspiring leadership which provides a choir and music that uplifts us all. For Irene and the huge amountof b'me she puts into our Children's ministy and the vital work of Parish Safeguarding. For our Verger Peter who gives hours of his time across many areas of the Church's life much of it unseen butto the benefit of all of us. Things forthe Church of England continue to be challenging and I cannot remember a more precarious time for the ordinary parish church as the one we are going through now. Every yearsees the Church of England and the Christian faith pushed further to the margins of society. Sadly St. Giles is not immune from these changes and challenges. People coming to us for weddings, baptisms and funerals decreases each year as more and more people identify as 'not religious.. Pattems of church attendance continue to fluctuate. How we adjust to these new realities as a Church both nationally and locally will continue to shape the agenda for years to come. In such circumstances it would be easy for a parish priest to become demoralised. However, I conb'nue to have faith in the attractiveness of the Gospel message. the power of a loving church and the uplift that a good act of worship can still have u pon people in times which seem increasingly stressful and devoid of real community and meaning. That is why one of my priorities will always be the music and choir at St. Giles. I have always believed that good music has an extraordinary ability to bring us closer to God whilst creating a wonderful experience for those who do find their way to our Church. l am very grateful to Clive and our organ scholar Tom for the part they play in the musical life of our Church. l am also very grateful to the wonderful PCC we have and the thoughtful way that they engage with the challenges and opportunities that St Giles faces. So what will be our priorities for this coming yea ST GILES CENTRE REFURBISHMENT This past year has seen us spend a lot of time preparing forthe refurbishment of the Centre. Plans and drawings have been produced, Architects, Building Engineers, Building Regulators, Surveyors and Contractors have all been engaged. It has been a lengthy and expensive process butwe are now finally in a position to move fO￿ard with the actual refu rb. Four contractors have submitted quotes and it is looking like the work is going to be within the region of £200,000. Thiswill be a significantsum of money for us to raise as a Parish. but l am confidentthatwe will be equal to the task and with the help of grants and gifts we should get there. The plan will be to give ourselves a good year to fund raise with the refurb starb'ng in Spring 2026. The Centre has now reached a tipping point and its refurbishment is increasingly urgent. However, this is not only about the upkeep of a building. it is essentially about our mission and engagement with our community. One of the ways that we can face the challenges described above is to continue the focus on the social life of our Church. Having a ni￿, attractive, warm, welcoming building to meet in will do a great deal to build up friendships and sense of belonging which underpin church growth and membership. l am really looking forward to finally having a nice place to 16 meet. a hall that is pleasant to sit in, a modem Parish Office, a kitchen that works. and finally a set of toilets that the congregation will have easy access to. A full set of plans and drawings will be made available on the noticeboard at the back of the Church in due course. Thank you very much to everyone who has contributed so generously to this appeal to date. OTHER PRIORITIES AND CHALLENGES Going forward the following will continue to be of Importan￿ to me and our PCC. Finance With a decrease in weddings, baptisms and funerals and the contin uous loss of many generous givers to St. Giles. church fInan￿S are increasingly under pressure. The Treasu ry Team and PCC are only too aware of the ongoing cost of living crisis and the pressure this places on people's personal finances. There will continue to be gentle reminders and encouragements for people to give to St. Giles especially th rough standing orders and Gift Aid. We have also purchased two card readers that will allow people to give by debit card as well. Volunteers One of thethingswhich really marks St. Giles out is the amazing quantity and quality of our Church volunteers. Many, many people put in a serious amount of time to the life of our Church. Generally most of our teams a￿ well supported. However, recruiting and retaining volunteers in a society that is much more inward looking and individualistic is not easy. Spreading the word that volunteering is fun and good for mental well being is something thatwe can all do. Children's work Attracting ch ildren and you ng people to our Sunday School and Church has become increasingly difficult. Modem life and the many activities available to children on a Sunday do not help. I will continue to work with Irene to maintain our outreach amongst the children of our Parish. A newly refurbished Centre will certainly be of help in this regard. Charity work I continue, as many of you do, to be greatly exercised by the huge inequalities in our world and the awful sufferings of so many people. I will continue to make sure that we do all we can to help those who are poor and disadvantaged to remember them in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that we will continue to help my friend and colleague Fr Biliam. Yoursupport means so much to him and his people. In conclusion It remains a great privilege to be Ihe Rector of Famborough Benefice and I can only have this ministry amongst you through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the amazing support of my many co-workers in the Gospel. Please continue to pray for the life of our Church and forthe many challenges thatwe face and also thatwe will make the most of the opportunities that are there as well. Matthew Hughes Rector of Farnborough Benefice ASSOCIATE RECTOR'S REPORT INCLUDING ST. NICHOLAS CHILDREN'S REPORT 2024 was a year of beginnings and endings for St Nicholas Church. The Monday Tea. Cake and Chat group which was begun by Val Richardson at the start of the year went from strength to strength during the year and has now become a regu lar fixtu re in the St Nicholas week. providing an invaluable Spa￿ for members of the community to gather and make connections. come rain or shine. The St Nicholas 17 Community Larder continues to provide a vital service for the Community. While donations from su permarkets and wholesalers have diminished for all food ban ks connected to the TBB Food Hub, we were able to have a couple of successful fundraising events during the year. including a sponsored walk and a Community Quiz, which raised much-needed funds to enable us to supplement the donations given by local su ppliers. Th is has been particu larly necessary as we have seen the number of 'customers' referred to us by social services and the local authority increasing. As was outlined in some detail in an article I wrote for the Parish Magazine in September 2024, the PCC also had to make some very difficult decisions to address the ongoing financial challenges we had faced ever since the pandemic. The most difficult decisions were u ndou btedly those to make paid roles redundant, as was outlined in that magazine article. With that came some of the goodbyes I mentioned at the beginning of this report. We are incredibly grateful as a PCC for the years that both Catherine and Diane served in theirdifferentpaid roles in the parish. Wh ile we sadly had to say goodbye to the Toddler Grou p that used to ru n on Wednesday momings, and expressed our huge thanks to all the volunteers who had run this over the years. we were also able to welcome the new 'Baby Explorerf and 'Pop Up Play, grou ps for babies and toddlers respectively. who are now helping the church continue to be a welcoming Spa￿ for parents with young children and babies every week. We are also incredibly grateful for the ways that Diane Stiff is continu ing to serve in the parish, in her role as a Pastoral Assistant, visiting the sick, and through her involvementwith differentactivities in church. Despite the significant changes during 2024, many of the traditional St Nicholas activities nevertheless took place throughout the year. including a very suc￿Ssful holiday club, a 'Light and Bright. paty with record-breaking attendance, and an over-su bscribed Ch ristingle Service. At the beginning of this yearwe launched a revamped family service on the 2nd Sunday of each month, naming it 'Croissants and Craft,, and serving fresh pastries and providing inspiring craftfor all ages. This new service has been very well attended, with many new fa￿s, and some families who had never been to church before. We are looking forward now to our usual Passiontide events. including a Passover Meal, Good Friday Service (led by Diane) and Easter Activity Moming. Increasingly this year I have come to appreciate how much everyth ing that happens at St Nicholas is dependent on the incredible number of people who volunteer in all sorts of ways. To mark this we were able to hold a'celebration of Volunteers, in the Autu mn. where Matthew came to speak and we celebrated afterwards with a glass of bubbly and some champagne. While the last 12 months have been in many ways a time of significant change, we are now able to face the future on a more secure financial footing in particular, as for the first time Sin￿ the pandemic we are no longerfacing a deficitas a church. As ever l owe a huge debt of gratitude to so many for their invaluable help at St Nicholas. In particular I would like to thank Claire Couldridge, our indefatigable Church Warden. l am particularly grateful to Claire considering the challenges she has fa￿d this year following the loss of her mother, Beryl Couldridge, who was a faithful memberof St Nicholas and a pillar of the community for decades. I wou Id also like to thank Nick Jolliffe, who in fact has carried on being Deputy Warden, to Roger Allard and Richard Butterworth as treasurer and deputy treasurer. I must also than k our lay ministers at St Nicholas.. lan Gillies, ou r Reader with PTO, and Diane Stiff, ou r Pastoral Assistant, and with the late Rosemary Fordyce, Pastoral Assistant with PTO. Thank you also to Jayne Calvert. our pianist. MU leader and lead volu nteer at the Larder, to Val Richardson and the tea and coffee team, to Jackie Mason, Margie Gillies and the flower team, and to everyone who helps atJust Babies. Thank you to Katie Spreadbury who continues to oversee our social media presence with such dedication. Thank you also to the many volunteers who have come foward in different ways over the past year to help with the children's work and the administration, giving up their free time. A number of times overthe past year I have considered the famous passage from Ecclesiastes 3, looking at the different 'times 18 and seasons. we go through. That passage does not hold back from naming some of the more challenging times we may have to go through. However, my prayer is that the coming yearwill be'a ts'me to heal... a time to build... a b'me to mend,. Stephen Broadie Associate Rector CHILDREN'S REPORT AS PART OF THE ASSOCIATE RECTOR'S REPORT As mentioned in the Associate Rectorfs report, 2024 proved to be a time of significant change for St Nicholas Church, as the PCC had to make the difficult decision in the summer to make two paid roles redundant. including the role of Children's and Families, worker. As a PCC we are incredibly grateful for the years that Diane Stiff gave to this paid role. and we are so glad that atthe beginning of the summer Diane was able to run a successful holiday club 'Deep Sea Divers. that was very well attended and saw the side chapel tumed into a prayer 'submarine'. Following the various changes, we are grateful that Diane is continuing to seNe at St Nicholas in her role as Pastoral Assistant. and in helping out in the wider life of the church, including leading a reflective Good Friday Servi￿ this year. As a result of the various changes at church,we have come increasingly nowto rely on volunteers, and we are incrediblygrateful as a PCC to those volunteerswho have been running Kids Club in particular. Since autu mn 2024 Kids Club have been following teach ing materials provided by Scripture Union, looking at the different creation accou nts from Genesis, and then the opening chapters of Ihe gospels, leading up to Christmas. In the new year we launched a new service, 'Croissants and Craft,, in place of ou r month ly 'AII Age Worship service. Somehow through providing fresh pastries and a wide variety of crafts for all ages, we have been able to connect with a number of new families from our neighbouthood, seeing over 30 children attending the first seNice, bringing more than 30 adults with them. One family who come along to this new service have said that they have never attended ch urch before, but they have now decided this is the faith they want their child to be raised with. Another mum who attends, who is new to chu rch, said recently that after the second 'Croissants and Craft, service she wenthome and herdaughtertumed to her and said 'Mummy. I love Jesus!, Although some more time may be needed forthe full 'catechesis' of these new members of our congregation, it has been encouraging to see these early signs of faith. We saw record attendance at our Lightand Bright paty in 2024. and we were really excited to welcome many members of the local Hong Kongl Chinese community to this event, many of whom are connected to other Chinese congregations in the area. We also saw the highest attendance Sin￿ the pandemic at our Christingle service in 2024, and enjoyed the spectacle of our very own 'human Christingle, (aka Michelle Felstead) in a bright orange blow up sumo suit along with assorted 'christingle' paraphemalia! The youth group 'lgnite' has continued to meet two or three times a month on Sunday momings, and at least once a month on Sunday evenings. Most recently we have begun watching the new series of the 'Youth Alpha. videos wh ich has been given a relaunch. We have also enjoyed youth social outings to the Pavilic Bowling Alley, Chelsfield Lakes 9 hole golf course and a fire pit with roasted marshmallows. The Just Babies group continues to provide a vital space of welcome and support for you ng parents and their babies. and in fact has been one of the key factors in drawing people along to the new 'Croissants and Craft, seNice. As ever, I am incredibly grateful to the wide variety of people who help in so many ways at St Nicholas Chu rch with the various babies. children's and youth activities. None of what we do would now be possible without volunteers, so there is no dou bt that you are our most valued resource. Although it has been a time of significant change and challenge, we pray that God will continue to lead and guide ourchildren's and youth work going forward. Stephen Broadie Associate Rector 19 ST. GILES MUSIC Our Church Choir continues to offer high quality music across a range of services both for special occasions within the Chu rch's year and the normal weekly services. Membership of ou r Choir continues to fluctuate as new people join and others step down. Overall our Choir is in good heart and thriving underthe excellent leadership of Ralph. We have been so luckyto have the serVI￿S of Alfie Beston as our organ scholar and we wish him all the best as he takes up his new role as organ scholar at Truro Cathedral. Tom Blew is not our new organ scholar and once again we are fortunate to have such a talented musician as part of our team. The work involved in sustaining the Anglican choral tradition at St. Giles is considerable and l am enormously grateful to every member of our Choir, our Organist. musicians and above all our Director of Music. Ralph Badow, fortheir hard work over the past year. The Rector ST. GILES FAMILY & CHILDREN'S WORKER A dedicated team of leaders contin ue to offer Sunday school sessions on a ￿gU lar basis. The work is of a high standard and valued by families who attend, and the congregation, who receive immediate feedback. Colou rful and infonnative displays are produced of the children's worl(. It is becoming increasingly difficult however, to attract and maintain attendance of children and young people, as we compete with other offers on a Sunday moming. Junior Sunday School meets on the 2nd 3rd and 41h Sundays at 9.50am. Our topics th is past year have included work on 'Ou r Church,. a focus on 'Jesus: A real person, a real life, and currently, 'Jesus in Action. about how Jesus worl(s in our lives. Senior Sunday School meet on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays at 9.50am. We study the lectionary bible readings for that week and present the leaming through craft, encou raging personal interpretation and reflection. Youth Grou p meets on an occasional basis, meeting for discussion, followed by a meal at the Rectory on a Sunday evening. Our children and young people are an important and integral part of our congregation. They serve on our reading rota at the 10am services and help by taking the offertory. We value their input. The Easter Art Workshop encourages the children to think aboutthe events leading u p to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. The children prepare posters wh ich are the focus for the Good Friday Family Service held in the churchyard. Our Annual Children's Celebration servi￿ is held in July and marf(s the end of the Sunday school year. A display of children's work, u ndertaken each term, is exh ibited. All children and young people who attend church are thanked with either a book or small token of our appreciation. Christmas Eve seNices are always well attended and last year was no exception. The Su nday school led service involved a focus on the word 'Nativity' and how the events of Christ's bith are reflected in our own, emphasising Jesus, humanity. The children donned their costumes and created a tableau. On Christmas Day. ch ildren brought their presents to church to show the congregab'on. Some of our children and myself took part in the Holiday Club held at Nicholas. My thanks go to all those involved in organising this and making us feel so welcome. 20 The first Sundayof the month is when we hold ourAII-Age Worship service. There is no Sunday school, but families are encouraged to come along and join us for this family focused b'me of worship. Our children's area at the back of church is well used by children and babies. Toys, books, colouring and drawing resources are always available. It is the first th ing you see when entering the church and, as such, is a visual reminder of our welcome to children and that we strive to meet their needs. Parents are put at ease during services by reference to 'noisy silence.. It is our aim that no one should feel uncomfortable about bringing even their youngest to church at 10am on a Sunday moming. I began this report by mentioning the challenges we face in competing for children's time on a Sunday moming. However, I know that children who are able to come along, enjoy what we have on offer and benefit from Christian teach ing by those committed to nurturing them. Futhemiore, it is encou raging to see that attendance by families at our 'special' services such as Mothering Sunday. Ch ristmas, Harvest Festival. .remains strong. l think that we should be encouraged and uplifted by this. Thank you to everyone involved in supporting our children and you ng people at St Giles Church. Leaders, parents, grandparents, carers.....we couldn't do it without you. Irene Dancer SL Giles Family & Children s Worker ST. GILES SAFEGUARDING REPORT l am required to report annually to the church AGM that our churches have adopted the House of Bishops. Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. l also report that all church groups have been approved by the relevant PCCS. Our own Parish Safeguarding Policy is updated regulady and approved by PCC'S. Copies are located in both churches. in St Giles Centre and on the parish website. Safeguarding is a regular item on the St Giles PCC agenda and included at all joint PCC meetings with St Nicholas. I have strong links with Stephen at St Nicholas and am grateful for his oversight and adherence to policy there. As Lead Recruiter I can confirm that all those who are required to have a DBS check (which includes a police check) have done so. Both churches are up to date with this requirement. My thanks go to Jenny Wilkins at St Giles and Chris Deeks at St Nicholas fortheirsupport in achieving this. This year has seen an increase in the roles required to u ndertake basic safeguarding training. At St Nicholas, in person group training has been offered to Foodbank workers and, at the time of writing, is being planned for those who volunteer at the 'Tea and Chat, sessions. At St Giles, I conb'nue to encourage all choir members to undertake theirtraining. including offering 1.1 sessions if beneficial. A document from the Diocese, interpretating the Church of England training matiix, has recently been sent out. It would appearthat anyoneworking or volunteering in any capacity, will be requ ired to u ndertake basic training. This goes beyond our current focus at both churches where we prioritise those who work with or alongside any of the vulnerable groups. I have previously mentioned the Safeguarding dashboard that is used by many church PSO'S, including myself, to monitor progress in Complian￿ with guidance. This has been reviewed and updated by the provider and is now in line with the new Safeguarding Standards that came into effect Sin￿ my last report. A Safeguarding 21 Hub is also being created and has been adopted by Rochester Diocese. It will focus on assisting parishes with their responsibilities around Safer Recruitment and People Management (for your infomiakn'on, this includes volunteers as well as paid workers.) Invitations will be sent outto parishes in due course tojoin the scheme. This has been a difficultyearforthe Church of England in terms of Safeguarding and there have been many failures that need to be acknowledged and put right by the national church hierarchy. The Church of England Safeguarding Policy states that "Safeguarding is at the heartof our Christian faith.... Safeguarding means the action the church tskes to promote a safer culture in all our churches..... The church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all.. At National level, th is has not always been the case and when people have spoken 'truth to powerf that truth has been ignored. However, at parish level a great deal of excellent work is being done and positive outcomes achieved. Butwe must not be cOmpla￿nt. We must continue with this vitsl work and create a cultu re that we can be proud of in our parish. We have a special responsibility as disciples of the Gospel to implement those policies that will bring about such a culture. A culture of openness. honesty, listening, action, support and love. Irene Dancer Parish Safeguarding offiCer￿ead Recruiter ST. GILES FLOWER ARRANGERS REPORT As well as our weekly flower displays, the church was beautifully decorated for Easter, Harvest and Christmas. Over 100 posies were made for Mothering Su nday. Organisation There are approximately four meetings a year with Matlhew when we discuss previous events and advise on future commitments. The four teams take turns in organising the festivals when occasional flower arrangers are welcomed to help. Lynn Taylor deals with all bookings for the Book of Remembrance and special requests and Elizabeth Harriss-orr with wedding bookings. Alison Reynolds relinqu ished Ihe role of treasurer in the autu mn after many years of exemplary help and we are very grateful to Eddie Roberts who has stepped in as our efficient keeper of accounts. Helen Roberts, as well as being a regular arranger, takes meticulous minutes. We a￿ fortunate to have team leaders who will 'go the extra mile,. Recruitment We are pleased to have welcomed several promising new members and are always looking for new volunteers. Donations We continue to receive regular donab'ons from the congregation for the main flower festivals, the Book of Remembrance and special requests for windows and pedestals. Costs The cost of fresh flowers varies with the season. For festivals and weddings we use a wholesale supplier. For most weeks we buy from supemiarkets and occasionally a florist. To keep costs down we also make use of silk flowers when appropriate. We are fortu nate that our members bring fresh foliage. 22 The budget for weekly flowers and festivals remains as low as can be managed and we have reduced the number of weekly arrangements to keep costs to a minimum. A budget for each fesb'val is arranged with Mathew. Contact Details Ou r details are available via the Parish website and magazine which also display photos of the fesb'val flowers. S£ Giles Flower Arrangers ST. GILES BELLRINGERS In 2024 things have generally settled down after the disruption caused by Covid over previous years. The bells have been rung almost every Sunday moming prior to the Family Service as long as there has been a competent person to take charge. Additionally. the bells are rung for practices approximately every other Monday evening, on most Tuesdays from 11 .00am and for weddings and fu nerals upon request. Additionally, St Giles hosted a Distiict ringing practice on Saturday 10th February. Twenty eight quarter peals were rung in 2024 (27 in 2023), and eight peals (9 in 2023). A plaque recording the 2021 augmentation and naming major donors has been provided by Taylorfs bell foundry of Loughborough and been fixed under the window in the ringing chamberand is to be read in conjunction with the weights board which is situated on the wall nearby. Andrew Mills of Taylorfs has installed a new heavierdapper in the treble bell which has stopped the double clappering. Sadly in May 2024 Bill Allaway, widower of Audrey who died years previously, passed away. Bill was a regular Sunday service ringer until his health took a downtu rn. The ringers were represented at his funeral. In order to maintain a healthy band of ringers and repla￿ those no longerringing it is necessary to recruit and teach new ringers and this was not possible during Covid. Pleasingly on Monday11th Novemberwe hosted an open evening forthe Scouts and as a result of this we have a new leamerwho is doing very well. Since bells were installed at St Giles in 2012 a numberof our new ringers have rung quarter peals and I'm delighted and proud to report that one of our young ringers rang a full peal on 29th De￿Mber. This was the first peal by a'new, ringerwho has learnt from scratch at St Giles. The peal took 2hrs and 48mins of non-stop ringing, a most commendable achievement. As ever, thanks go to the members of the band who tum up regularfy to ring. Nick Wilkins ST. GILES SOCIAL COMMrrTEE St Giles tries to provide a welcoming atmosphere and it is important to encou rage the wider community to become involved with their local church. Throughout the year we try to put on refreshments after services. This can diminish during the winterwhen it gets too cold for the volunteers to stand outside serving tea and coffee; and standing in the rain isjust not on. 23 During the summer. we try to do this a couple of times a month. with cakes and biscu its. Motherfs Day seems to be the first of the yearfs regu lar refresh ments days. and a posy of daffodils adds to Ihe day. Many people linger for a drink and a chat., keys for the Centre toilet are always to hand. Refreshments are always served after the Thursday seniice, and all are welcome. Thanks to all those who regularly help: Marilyn Reeves, Linda Crisp, Carole White, Sheila Munns. Sue Rennie Afterthe evening Servi￿Swe offerwine,juice and snacks: an opportunity to hear our wonderful choir. This is increasingly popular when warmer weather encourages people out. Coach trips are always well supported, and we have seen an increase in people coming who do not come to church on a regular basis. The year stsrted with a trip to Brighton in April, followed by our annual trip to Broadstairs in July. A full coach and lovely weather. some people even swim. This year we tried the Canterbury marf(et to end the year and it proved very successful. and a shorterjourney. The annual Fete in June is always well attended. It also proves to be the biggest fu nd raiser of the year. It tskes a lot of work, but it's well worth it, and this year we raised £5.443.09. The pressu re was eased by the generous sponsorship beforehand of the costs of setting up this event. The fete has changed over the years and now has a Garden Paty atmosphere. with lots of tables and chairs encouraging people to sit and enjoy the great food, a wonderful glass of Pimms and the really excellent entertainment. This would have been wonderful if it had not rained so heavily throughout the day. Our volunteers proved stalwart despite the rain and were only topped by the Rock Choir who threw down their umbrellas to sing joyfully in torrential rain. So many people help at this event that it is almost impossible to list everyone, so erring on the side of caution. I can only say that this event would not take place without the unstinting help of sponsors. donors. entertainers and volunteers. Planning is already under way for this yearfs fete on Saturday 14th June. so put the date in you r diary. Look out for the requests for prizes, gazebos and help. Fingers crossed for good weather th is year. It makes all the differen￿. Harvest Supper incorporates a Bam Dance. with the lan Petrie band providing the musicand the calling. an opportunitytojoin in orjustwatch the antics of the dancers. We serve a two course meal which always goes down well. This is always a real family affair. We are getting together a band of regulars. The year finishes with the refreshments in the Village Hall afterthe Nine Lessons & Carols service. Mince pies, sausage rolls and mulled wine for everyone to wish each other a Happy Christmas. These events bring us togetheras a community. and we encourage those outside of the congregation to participate. Willing volunteers are the one key to successful social actr'vities and we always seem to get the support we need, but of course we are always in need of more. So. a very big thank you to all those who give theirtime and energy to making these events work. The other key to great social events is participants. We need your support,. come along to events when you can. bring your family and friends,. if you can't get there, please sponsor or donate. If you have the energy, get involved and help out. 24 CamlFryer MOTHERS. UNION Another year has gone by, and Mothers Union is still thriving in the parish of Famborough! In 1876. Mary Sumner. a clergyman's wife from Old Alresford. near Winchester. founded Mothers. Union, which started from hosting a small home- group meeting in the vicarage to support young mothers with small children in the parish where her h usband George was the local vicar. In those days it was very u nusual for women to start up any group. and even more unusual that Mary Sumner reached outto all the women in the parish. i￿eSpective of their class. Almost 150 years later, our beliefs and aims are still very relevant today. There are over 4 million Christian members in 84 countries in the world who belong to Mothers, Union. Since Covid arrived in 2020, ourmonthly Mondayevening meetings have again been held by zoom, which has proved very popular with our branch members, and has also enabled members from other branches, both near and far, to join in these Evening Prayers. Sharing faith and fellowship through prayer is very important to us all and underpins the worft we do together in Christ's name. We have 28 members in the group, having sadly lost 2 very special members, Joyce Rackham and Beryl Couldridge. last year. We are very grateful for all the active years of service they gave to Famborough Mothers. Union. We follow the Church's year, and most of the prayers we use are taken from The Mothers, Un ion website, an ex￿lIent resource to share together. This present month of April is entitled, 'Love Blooms,. The reflection says: Love blooms all around us th is month. We begin to see God's goodness as creation starts to bloom. Then as we approach Easter, we prepare our hearts to see God's love blooming from the tomb in joyous resurrection. Both are a reminder of God's extraordinary love, and serve as a call to action, to pass on both the planet, and the Gospel message for generations to come. In December we again held our zoom service supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence entitled," No More 1 in 3 and lit candles in our homes to show solidarity with our friends who have sadly been affected. both in the UK and overseas. Many suffer in silence and are undetected in their wider community. Mothers. Union joins each year with other organisations from approximately 187 cou ntries who participate in this campaign to raise awareness of. and call for, an end to gender- based Violen￿ in all fomis and in all societies. Our group is currenuy participating in this yearfs Make a Motherfs Day campaign. The 2025 theme is entitled.'Give the gift of PEACE this Mothering Sunday.. Our Gift of Peace can give families worldwide the Chan￿ to swap discord and tension to an atmosphere of su pport and positivity and are gifts that will empower women and girls 25 around the world- giving them their voices, rights. and helping to tum the tide on gender inequality. So far. we have raised over £350 for this project. Mothers. Un ion still supports the AFIA project. (Away From it All). funding holidays for families who wouldn't otherwise have a holiday. Unfortunately, we currently have no project managers in Rochester Diocese for AFIA. Kate and Jocelyn ran th is very successfully for 3 years, but felt it was time to hand it over to others. We pray that the right people will come forward in their place. Again, this year, Famborough Branch has been involved with the MU Prison Project, at Rochester men's prison. We were asked to give prisoners filled toiletries bags for when they were released from prison. We have been able to provide another 20 bags this year, wh ich were very gratefully received. and we are hoping to be able to provide more in the futu re. Each bag includes a card wishing them well, from Rochester Diocese Mothers. Union. We have also provided prisoners with rucksacks which, again, were given to prisoners on their release from prison. Those not so lucky to get a rucksack, get their belongings given back to them in a black sack. At Easter, all 750 in mates receive a chocolate Easter egg from Mothers, Un ion, and we have again supported this project. At Christmas, they all get a present of a pair of socks, and a Christmas card, which we were involved with as well. These small gifts of love help to make the prisoners feel loved and valued, whateverlheir crime. Our afternoon meetings continue in person on the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. Nicholas Chu rch, at 1.30 pm, where we sometimes have speakers, join in reflective services, or meet for prayer and fellowship with refreshments. We are very pleased to be back worsh iping at St. Giles Church once a month on the 1st Thursday moming 1 Oam Communion se￿1￿, where we all share the Mothers. Union prayer together. Many of our members continue to knitcolou rful squares, which are then sewn up into blankets, and distributed to people in need. Again. Ihis past year, several baby cot blankets have been given to SCBU at the PRUH, along with cardigans, hats, booties, can ula mitts for the pre- term and sickly babies needing care there. Our new Worldwide President, Kathleen Snow, was Commissioned in St. Martin-in- the -Fields by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, last month, which was a very joyous occasion. I, and a couple of other members from our branch, had the pleasu re of meeting Kathleen lastweek at Canterbury Cathedral and joined in the Eucharist in the crypt. The Celebrantwas the Bishop of Dover, the Right Reve￿nd Rose Hudson- Wilkin. If you are interested in hearing more about the Mothers, Union, or coming along to our Famborough branch, either by zoom on a Monday evening or in person on a Thu rsday aftemoon please contact Jayne Calvert on 07780664340 or by e mail at jayne.calvert@hotmail.com. We are a very friendly group and would love to have some new members! Jayne Calvert 26 ST. GILES WEBsrrE Farnborough Parish website: www.farn borough-kent-parish.org.uk The website has continued to provide information to parishioners and others about our ch urch , its history, and events both past and upcoming. As well as the regular ServI￿S and events taking place during the year. the website th is year posted many photos taken at our fate and garden paty in June. The website has around 100 pages, although this fluctuates during the year. The busiest months for access were May and August 2024. With over 300 visits per day. Visits and pages ac￿SSed over the year were substantially higher than in 2023. The website was moved to a different hosting company in Novemberwithout incident or significantdowntime. Related websites.. Farnborough Village History www.farn borough-kent-village.org.uk Farnborough and the Railway www.farn borough-kent-railways.org.uk Nick Reynolds niGkrstgiles@gmail.Gom FRIENDS OF ST. GILES The Friends of St. Giles is composed of Church members, villagers and those who have moved away. We support the Church in any way that we can. Our annual fundraising Quiz atthe Woodman was a very happy evening and raised £476.66. The Committee meets regularly and we sometimes use Zoom to keep in touch with our financial advisor. We thank the Committee, and particulady Roger Alard our Treasurer and Sue Ellis our Secretary. Our AGM was held at the Chairman's house. We have lost several of our very loyal members this year. We particularly miss Molly Richardson who was a long standing and very hard worl(ing member of our Committee. Others we miss are Bary Stead, Sheila Sturton, Chades McArdell and Evelyn Morgan. The 250 Club is thriving. If you would like to be a member itcosts £1 per annum and details are available from Sue Ellis on 07715 860504. Julia Hoadley, Chaimian PARISH MAGAZINE Following on from my report in 2024, 1 was hoping to have some good news for you from the National Parish Magazine Awards but unfortunately they did not run in 2024 and are not running again this year, so we will all have to wait and see if they run again. Due to a valiant effort by Gill Knapp we have managed to have regular advertisers and also a few new ones, which is good trj see. 27 With regard to subscribers. to date in 2025. we have 112 (97 who receive hard copies and 15 by email). l am very grateful to the willing volunteers who deliver the magazines and to Paul who looks after the emailed ones. Our subscribers have dropped by 20 % since last year and a total of almost 40 % since 2022. As I said last year, I would like to think that we could build back up to the 2022 level of subscribers in time. but it is definitely relianton the magazine remaining relevant to its readers. l am very grateful to the regulars who provide interesting articles for the magazine, but there have been month's where I have been struggling for content, even with their help. Again. it would be lovely if the congregation of St Nicholas cou Id provide articles as well. This hopefully might increase the reach of the magazine when people see articles written by members of their congregation as well. I'm su re some of the articles published this year have bought back memories to people or provoked a response and it would be lovely for me to be able to print some of them. I can on ly create a magazine if people provide me with the content. Throughout the year, I have re￿iVed articles and adverts that unfortu nately I have had to turn down, including two this week! This is only because they come from organisations wishing to publicise themselves or their events in Famborough Hampshire! Let's see what 2025 can bring! Hopefully more from Kent than Hampshire! Gail Low, Editor CLOSING PRAYER Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 28 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH IN THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT ST. NICHOLAS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Incumbent: Revd. Mattheiv Hughes Associate Rector: Revd. Stephen broadie Principal Bankers: Barclays Bank plc Santander UK ple Independent Examiner Baxter & Co, Chartered Accountants THE PAIUSH OF FARNBOROUGH IN THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT ST. NICHOLAS CONTENTS (A) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 IB) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS page Consolidated SOFA for the year ended 31st December 2024 Consolidated Balance Sheet at 315t December 2024 Notes to Consolidated Accounts St Giles the Abbot Statement of Financial activities Balance Sheet Notes to AceouDts 8-11 Incoming Resources Detail 12 Resources Used Detail 13 St Nicholas Statement of Flnancial activities 14 Balance Sheet 15 Notes to Accounts 16 IDcoming Resources Detail Resources Used Detail 18 ## **Honorary Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of St. Giles the Abbot, Farnborough** This report on the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council (the "PCC") for the year ended 31[st ] December 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 18, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). ## **Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Examiner** As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 144(2) of the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Regulations. ## **Basis of this Report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act and to be found in the Church Guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the financial statements with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you, as Trustees, concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements. ## **Independent Examiner's Statement** In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention: - (1) which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and - to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met; or - (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Signed: 30 April 2025 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH, KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT AND ST. NICHOLAS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrieted Design4trd Restrieted Funds Funds Funds Tot#1 2024 Total 2023 Incoming resources frnm genergtsd funds Voluntary income Aetivltles for generntlng fuDds Investment income 128.348 64342 17,088 96 34ffj40 163,084 64,242 38.506 179,573 63,743 28,092 21A18 Incoming resources from Charltable a¢tlvltles 22,285 Sl,095 73.380 61,277 Other in¢omlng resour¢es 4028 4,828 1.457 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 236,792 85,735 344.040 334 142 RESOURCES USED Cost of generatlng voluntary Incom¢ 15,853 15,853 14,228 ChArltgble actlvities 238,214 17220 52.403 307037 281.108 Governance eosts TOTAL RESOURCES USED 254,067 17,220 52.403 323 690 295,336 Net Incomingl(outgolng) resources pre transfers (17.275) 4,293 33,332 20J50 38,806 Transfers between fund5 4.287 350 3,937 Net {decreastylncrease In fund8 (21A62) 4,643 37,269 20J50 38,806 Total fvnds brought fonward 1000363 751009 274J02 2,826,374 2,787J68 Total funds ¢arrl¢d forward 1,778.701 7S6.452 311,571 2,846,724 2,826 74 Page 1 PARISH OF FAILNBOROUGH, KEL)T ST. GILES THE ABBOT AND ST. ICHOLAS COLNSOLIDATED BALA.YCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECENIBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2,155,494 2,155,494 2,155 494 2 155,494 CURRELNT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Yo notice accounts Notice Account Cash at bank and in hand CCLA Funds 5,354 413,510 88,721 166,741 23,642 2,524 348,944 85,064 209,478 32,009 697,968 678,019 LIABILITIES Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year (6,735) (7,139) I'ET CURRENT ASSETS 091,233 670,880 TOTAL YET ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES 2 846,727 2 826 374 REPRESENTED BY: UYRESTRICTED FUN'DS DESIGNATED FL,￿Ds RESTRtCTED FUNDS 1,778,703 756,452 311,571 1,800,263 751,809 274,302 2 846 727 ￿74 The notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these aceounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordanee with Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities. Approved by the Paroehial Church Council on Rector Churchwarden Financial Aeeountant Hon Treasurer Page 2 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST. GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Forni of Accounts and Accounting Policies The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {"SORP") FRS 102. The Parish does not make pajinents for the preparation of the annual accounts and PCC trustees are not remunerated. A nominal payment of £600 was made to the independent financial examiner. Diocesan Contribution The Diocesan Contribution is an annual contribution from each parish towards Diocesan expenditure based upon what the parish can afford and includes a contribution towards clergy costs (including stipends) which are financed by the Diocese directly. Policy on Reserves The Church Accounting (Amendment) Regulations 2001 require PCCS to set out their policy on Reserves. Designated and restricted reserves are established for particular, specified purposes. General reserves are held to provide for ongoing cash demands and to provide for unforeseen emergencies. Parish Property Assets Consecrated properties are excluded from the accounts under Sect. 96 (2)(a) of the Charities Act, 1993. This includes the Church and churchyard. ii) Movable Church furnishings are held on special trust by the Wardens on behalf of th¢ PCC and ar¢ ¢xcluded from the accounts. Such items are recorded in the parish inventory which may be inspected by appointment. The ReKtory building is the responsibility of the Diocese and therefore excluded. iii) Page 3 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST. GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Parish Property Assets (cont) iv) The St. Giles Centre is not consecrated property. It falls within the PCC'S trusteeship and is requir¢d by the Charities Act to be included in the accounts. It is recorded at its revalued amount at 31 st December 2012. Depreciation of the Centre building has not been provided in these accounts as any charge is not considered to be material on the basis that this asset has a very long useful economic life or a residual value based on its current value which is not materially different from its carrying value. Any centre contents are not considered to be of material value. The Church Hall (St Nicholas) is included at its last insured valuation. The Church House is included at a valuation based upon an estimate of the cost to rebuild it in the event of its total loss. Depreciation has not been provided for either propety based upon similar considerations to those outlined in iv) above. vi) An interest in a freehold property (" 12 Wentworth Close") is held on trust by the Diocese of Rochester for the beneficial ownership of St Giles and is included in these accounts at its initial probate valuation as a Freehold Propety. This valuation is infonnally reviewed annually to assess whether it remains reasonable. Depreciation is not provided based upon similar considerations to those outlined in iv) above. Inter Church Transfers Inter-church financial transfers are dealt with by offset during the year within the two accounts in order to avoid duplication of income and expenditure at consolidation. Friends of St Giles The Friends of St Giles is a registered charity and accounts separat¢ly to the Charity Commissioners. Page 4 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST. GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Flower Fund The Flower Fund Treasurer operates a separate bank account and draws down the flower fees from St. Giles from tirne to time as required. The Fund accounts are integrated within these financial statements. Risk Policy The Church Accounting Regulations 2006 require the PCC to set out its policy on Risk Management. The PCC has already undertaken Child Protection, Health and Safety and Fire Risk Assessments. So far as concerns financial risk, controls regulate the banking arrangements including online banking and the issue of Cheques (two signatures). Cashflow is managed monthly and budgetary controls are in place. For the broader liabilities the PCC has comprehensive insurance with the specialist insurance company, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. Property assets were subject to a full survey and valuation by the Ecclesiastical Insurance Company during 2012. Stakeholder Pensions The PCC has registered with the Legal and General Assurance Society as its stskeholder Pension provider. To date no eligible member of staff has expressed an interest in joining the Scheme. 10 Garden of Remembrance (Wall Fund and Plaques) The PCC is responsible for administration of the wall rnemorials scherne which commenced in 2006. Funds received from the sale of each memorial provide for the cost of an installed, engraved plaque, a contribution towards the cost of building new walls and a contribution towards the general upkeep of the churchyard. Independent Examination of the Accounts Baxter & Co, Chart¢red Accountants, provided an independent examination of the financial statements. Page 5 PAIUSH OF FARNBOROUGH, KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Actlvities for generating funds Investment income 2(Yd) 2(b) 2(e) 80J81 IlJ97 13,938 96 34J78 114,855 11,397 35,356 132544 12.473 25,849 21,418 Incomlng resources from charitable a 2(d) 22,159 51,095 73254 60,895 Other ineomlng resource8 2(e) TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 127,876 21,513 85,473 234,862 231,761 RESOURCES USED Cost of generating voluntary Income 3(a) 6,811 6,811 7,593 Charitable acttvities 3(b) 131,451 17,220 52,141 200.812 190.970 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 138262 52,141 207,623 I98￿63 Net Incomingl(outgolng) resources before transl- IOJ86 4,293 33,332 27,239 33,198 Transfers between funds 4,287 350 3,937 Net increasel(decrea$e) In funds 14.673 4,643 37,269 27239 33,198 Total fund5 brought forward 303a96 751,810 274,303 la29,509 1,296,310 Total funds carried forjvard 288,724 756,452 311,571 1356,748 Page 6 PAIUSH OF FAILYBOROLGH, KEIYT ST. GILES THE ABBOT BALANL'CE SHEET AS AT 31st DECELMBER 2024 LNote: 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Church Centre Building Freehold Property 211,000 540,000 211,000 540,000 751,000 751000 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments o notice deposlts ) otice accounts Cash at bank and in hand io 3,508 372,754 88,721 146,500 2,015 304,171 85,064 192,597 61l,483 583,847 LIABILITIES Creditors: falling due wlthin one year io 5,735) 5,339) YET CLRRENT ASSETS 605,748 578,508 TOTAI. YET ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES l 356 748 1329,508 REPRESENTED BY: UNRES"IRIC'fED FLNDS DESIGNATED FL'NI DS RESTRICTED FLINDS 288,724 756,452 311,571 303,397 751,809 274,302 li 1356 748 1,329,508 The notes on pages 8 to I I form part of these accounts. The financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance ￿1th Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities. Approved by the Parochial Church Couneil Rector Churchivarde A&_T8ay FinanciAI Ac¢ountant Hon Treasurer Page 7 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Diocesan ContributioD The Diocesan Contribution amounted to £70,600 (2023: £67,948). Legacies & Donations No legacies were received during the year: Nil (2023: Nil). Donations And appeals Amounted to £11,731 (2023: £12,122). Gift Aid Donations Gift ald donations amounted to £47,422 (2023: £46,773) and income tax recoveries amounted to £13,302 (2023: £14,282). Investment Inconie Included withiD Investment Income of £35,356 (2023: £25,849) Is rental Income from the letting of Wentworth Close of £21,418 (2023: £19,920). Costs and expenses Total costs and expenses for the year Amounted to £207,623 (2023: £198,563). Staff costs The following salary and wages were expenses during the year: 2024 2023 Parish secretary Church and eentre cleaners 19,700 18.786 £23 446 £22 215 No employer's national Insurance was paid as thls was less than the annual Government allowance of £5,000 p.a. In addition a self employed organist Is paid a retainer fee and wedding and funeral fees for services. Page 8 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Tangible Fixed Assets The Church Centre is shown at its fornial insured valuation of £211,000. The Church Centre Contents are eonsidered to be of no material value. ii) The freehold interest in the residential property ("12 Wentworth Close") is reeorded as a Freehold Property at its probate valuatioll of £540,000. This valuation has beell reconsidered for the year end and is believed to remain an appropriate carrying value. The property has been let and and rental income included within Investment income. Cash at BAnk and Notice Accounts Current accounts held with Santander and Barclays amount to £146,500 {2023: £192,597). No notice accounts comprise the folloiving: 2024 2023 Barcla Diocese of Rochester Barcla s Reward Vir in Mone Nationwide Flower Fund Total: 253 094 243 £372 754 312 £304 171 A balance of £88,721 (2023: £85,064) Is held wlth Cambridge & Countles Bank at 95 days notice. 10 Balance Sheet Debtors and Creditors 2024 2023 Debtors and prepayments Creditors and accruals Page 9 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 Analysis of Funds The following Designated Funds were held at 31Jt December 2024: Desi nated funds: 2024 2023 DHLI Church buildin DGLe ac DLLe DLLe ac Church ard RHLe ac Mason re Altar Front CMLe ac RAB Le ROLe ac WOLe GBLe ac an Scholarshi Memorial Renovation Altar Linen an fund Other Total designated funds: 4,000 31,447 23,939 ac 106,107 540 000 15.671 1.500 "Wentworth Close" 540,000 17,755 1,500 12,729 ues ac 5.000 ac 5.000 250 564 564 89 £756,452 89 £751,809 Page 10 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 1 DECEMBER 2024 11 Analysis of Funds (con't) The following Restricted Funds were held at 31st December 2023: Restricted funds: 2024 2023 Church U kee Blank Pla ues & StonemAson Church ard TOL le BMI ac Bell fund Galler Car Wall Fund Junior Choir Robes MOIY Le AC le Price Memorial Centre renovation Centre notice boards Floiver fund azine fund Otber Funds Total restricted funds: 87,908 33,632 92,364 5,267 3,000 2,439 2.086 99,219 112 6,000 2,143 2,086 32,663 1,023 671 854 22,656 500 et 1.023 739 854 1,000 500 2,752 11,273 1,422 £308 871 £274 302 Page 11 ST GILES THE ABBOT- 2024 ACCOUNTS INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrleted Funds Deslgnated Funds Restricted Funds Tot81 2024 Total 2023 2(1) Voluntydry ineome Gift aid Churchyard donations (from W211 fund) Tax recoverable {Gift Aid) Postgge Loose plate collections Collections - weddings, funergls, baptisms et¢ SeeulAr charitles Dongtion5 & appeals Leg&cies Other planned glving- non %ift ald Relief Development Agencles Hom¢ mi5SiOIIS Overseas Church¢$ Churchyard donatlons Giving (Church boxes) Maintenance of graves Flower Fund Memor181 Renovation Work wlth children Other 47.422 47,422 10,039 13,302 951 9284 528 929 11.455 46,773 14,550 14282 590 10.692 1.277 1,595 12,122 10,039 13,302 951 9284 528 929 5.963 50 5,542 1,635 325 1,635 325 2,237 I,234 446 446 12,779 547 750 4,117 146 12,779 19,094 600 750 4.397 452 $47 750 4,117 146 200 200 321 8OJ81 96 34,378 114,855 132.544 2(b) Activitie8 for generating funds Summer Fair Other PArish events 8.067 3,330 067 3J30 9J27 3.146 11,397 li 97 2(c) Investment Incorne Rental income from Freehold Property Dlvldends & interest 21,418 21,418 13,938 19,920 5,929 13,938 35J56 25,849 2(d) Incoming resources from ¢harltable activitl¢s Fees- funergls Maguine income & sales Magazine Prepayments Fee5 - weddings Fees- wall fund Fees - memorials Fees- blank plaques Fees- book of Remembranee Fees for verger Fees for plot Centre hire + refurblshment Other 19.268 2,777 4,607 144 19,268 7,537 24J31 424 4,760 4,607 144 4.620 9,540 435 423 1.860 3.090 25,867 470 735 6,510 10,411 1,659 585 1,557 7,055 1554 74 4.620 9540 435 423 3,090 595 470 25,272 22.159 73.254 60 95 2(e) Other in¢oming resour¢s Energy support TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 127,876 21513 85,473 234 862 231761 ST GILES THE ABBOT- 2024 ACCOUNTS RESOURCES USED Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restrleted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 3(a) Costs of generatlng funds Costs of applying for grant3 Costs of even￿ fetes etc 6Jll 7593 &811 7.593 Charltable actlvities DSocegAn contributlon Par15h seerctary Parish ofllet- ststloneryy po84 telephone Parish offiee- eomputer P8ri5h offiee- pholocopler Rector's personal expense Rector's thureh exp¢nses Councll tax- rectory Internal decor*tlon- rectory Water rxtes- rectory Rector's telephone ChurehyArd- contract¢d servicej Rectory Alarm War Memorial Wall r¢decoratlon RerntsvAtlon of nod¢e boardss OrgAnlsts Cholr maitsr Organ seholarshlp Parlsh magazlnc ¢xpenMs S¢ Gllei eentre ¢oil$ S¢ Glles centre ¢leJner & waste collectlon St Glles Ccntre- RenoYAtlon Expenses Wcntwortlt Cloge GlvlnR- Scculmr ch*rlt5es GlvlnE- Home mlsilon8 ChurehyArd- JtontmA8ons ¢o$ts Junior Choir fund Church maintenance Admlnlstrallon Glvlng- Rellef Development Agcn¢i¢$ Glvlng- MIss5oniry soeledes Altar & sernrfces Glfts Other educatlon- youth work Verger Church r￿nnIng costs {¢leetrielgaslw4ter) Vl3itlng clergy Church tl¢aning (wage5 & expenses) Church Insurnnce Churchyard- runnlng Orgar￿pi￿no tunlng Sunday school & Lolllpop Cushlons Muyle Church alarm & ttlephone Card rexder Flower Fund Choir Tha5tcr Choir eqpt & scholarship5 Bell Fund car￿rk resurfaclng Other Costs 70,600 19,700 1268 667 1,465 1220 lJ24 3,232 401 864 490 711.6110 19.7110 4,2211 667 1,465 2,220 1,324 3,232 401 864 490 11,713 117 67.948 1&786 3,022 1,952 2.005 2220 1,996 J,052 363 612 11,713 117 2,800 7,020 5,880 s￿28 5028 5J40 600 6J115 5.692 2,577 600 2,763 6J115 5,863 4,906 5,692 4,784 4,784 7,181 929 234 4J44 IA95 7,181 929 772 10,602 3,180 11,375 3,180 309 2,224 325 446 609 1,255 8.615 1.710 lJ73 1,506 1,234 309 2,224 325 440 609 1,255 487 1,038 68 316 316 2,409 1,823 3,020 1,397 1083 1,189 450 229 2,103 1090 2,747 1,64) 3J80 IA81 491 2,409 1,823 3.D20 lJ97 2,083 1,189 450 507 lJ27 1034 955 1117 2J95 1236 901 158 3J48 955 107 1595 5￿00 3,50D 336 000 324 4.620 2A31 336 5.00(1 324 7113 131.451 200J12 19D97D TOTAL RESOURCES USED 13&262 17,220 207 623 19&563 Pa9e 13 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH. KENT ST. NICHOLAS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 INCOME: Unrestrlcted RestriGted Funds Fund¥ Flxfjd Assets Total 2024 Total 2023 Income frorn Donors Other Voluntary Incomo Activitles for g8nerating funds Incoming resources from Charltable actlvltles Other Ordinary Income Income from Investment 47.967 47,967 2fj2 52,845 128 4,826 3,150 40,595 262 52.845 126 4,828 3,150 51.270 382 1,457 2,243 TOTAL INCOME 108.916 262 109.178 102,381 EXPENDITURE: Grants Church Expendlture Costs of gengrating funds Management and Admlnlstratlon (247) 90,188 9,042 18,822 282 15 90.188 9.042 16,822 74.815 6.635 13,883 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 115.805 262 118,067 98,773 Not In¢omlnql{outgolngl r•sourc•s {6,8891 16,8891 5,608 Galns on flxed usats N•t Movemaftt In Funds {6,8891 16,889> 3,808 Balances b1fv4d at 1st Jan 2024 92.374 1.404,494 1,490,868 1.491.200 B•lance• clfwd at 31¥t Doc6mber 2024 85.485 1,404.494 1 489,979 1,496.888 pag8 14 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH, KENT ST. NICHOLAS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Church C8ntre Church Hall Church House 1,166,494 238,000 1,166,494 238,000 1.404,494 1.404,494 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and Prepayments Short Temi Deposits Cash at Bank and in Hand CCLA 1,846 40.756 20,241 23.842 509 44.773 16.883 32,009 86.485 94.174 LIABILITIES Amounts falling due within one year Community LarderDesignated Fund (1,800) (1,000> NET CURRENT ASSETS 85,485 92,374 NET ASSETS 1,489,979 1,496,868 REPRESENTED 8Y'. PROPERTY RESERVES UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS 1,404,494 85,485 1,404,494 92,374 1,489,979 1,496,868 page 15 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH KENT ST NICHOLAS NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 la FUNDS The income in the Restricted Fund5 of £262 is the £262 collected at the Christingle Service for the Children's Society. Ib TAX EFFICIENT GIVING The total gift aid tax due for the year amounts to £8220- £6301 Gift Aid and £1919 under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme introduced from 6 April 2013. £6933 has already been received. The balance of £1287 for December is a debtor in the accounts at 31 December and was received in January 2025. Ic FIXED ASSETS The valuations of the Church Hall and Church House shown in the Balance Sheet are the latest valuations that are available. The valuation of £1166494 for the Church Hall is the sum insured as at renewal In December 2015, Slnce then the policy has been on a different basis with105ses covered up to a specified sum, The valuation of £238(xIO for Church House is the figure included In the quinquennial report, dated March 2017, as bein8 the Sum necessary to reinstate the house In the event of total loss. These figures will not be changed in future as It is understood that any new figures would have to be 5UPPOrted by a professional valuatlon and it 15 not considered to be of any benefit to incur this additional expenditure on a regular basis. Id DEBTORS (UNRESTRICTED FUNDS) 2024 2023 1846 The debtors at 31 December 2024 of £1846 is the Glft Aid Tax due in respect of December 2024 and £559 due from Praetorium,.the Hall Lettin85 Company, in respect of December 2024 hall lettings. These sums were received in full In January 2025. 509 le LIABILITIES 1800 There were no credltors at 31 December 2024. If STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Staff Costs 24689 20092 The staff costs of £24689 comprise the Salary of the Cleaner until 12 June and the salary and redundancy payments for the Church Administrator and the Children and Family Worker. They were made redundant on 11 July and 9 August respectively. Cleanlng Services have been provided Since June by a self employed contractor. Page 16 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH KENT ST NICHOLAS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2 INCOME RESOURCES Unrestricted Re$tri¢ted G¢nersl Funds TOTAL TOTAL 2024 2013 Incoming resources from donor$ Planlled Givlng:_ Glft Aid Income tax recoverable on Glft Ald Other planned glving Donat10Th5, ¢olle¢tlons and offerlngs Gift Ald Small Donltlons Energy support Me55y Chur¢h & other Alpha & Ignlte Legaeles 26,745 8,635 2,100 7*55 1.919 26,745 26,668 8,635 7J77 2,100 2.484 7,855 5,439 1,919 2,818 563 587 126 587 126 47,967 47,967 4639S 2b Other voluntary Incomirtg resources Childrens Soclety 262 262 262 262 434 434 2¢ Aeilvltles for generatlng funds HAII lettlThg$ Parent ind Toddler Group Community L4rder & Qulz Nlght Chri$trnAs Raffle & StAII (2023) Sprlng F8lr Book sole Hollday Club Chrl8tmAs & 2023 Coronatjon lunches & PasJov¢r Meal Tea, Cake & Ch*t Afternoon donatloni 42,409 2,789 1,069 1.007 2a48 42,409 39,947 2,789 4&52 1,069 935 1,007 1,414 2J48 1,924 377 836 1,285 692 910 1,621 52,845 692 910 1,021 52,845 51270 2d Income from Inve8tmcnt Dloceian depoilt Interc5t & CCLA Bank In¢ere¥t 3,076 74 3,076 74 2201 42 2J43 2e In¢omlng re$our¢¢i from charltable Aetivltl Fees - Weddingi Feej - Fun¢rx 126 126 126 126 382 382 21 Other ordlnAry Incomlng regources Sundry RefrcshmentS In3ur4n¢e ¢lalm5 Easy Fundral$lng Commlsslon Flower Fund Mlscsllaneous Income 44 4,430 194 44 4,436 194 1,129 201 52 75 1,457 154 154 4,828 TOTAL INCOMILYG RESOURCES 108 916 262 109 178 102J81 17 PARISH OF FARJBOROLGH KENT ST NICHOLAS NOTES TO THE FlIjAI*CIAL STATEMEINTS FOR THE YEAR EYDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 COYTINLED 3 RESOLRCES EXPEN'DED L. nrestricRestricted General Funds TOTAL 2024 2023 3a Grants Missionary and charitgble giving:" Church overseas:_ Church missionary. societies Church relief and development agencies Home missions and othe church societies Secular charities (300) (300) 600 500 53 (247) 262 262 315 15 340 1,440 3b Directly relating to the work of the Church fvlinistrv - Pledged Offer I linistry - Appointmentllicensing I linistrv Working expe05e$ I linistry - Housing costs Church upkeep of servi¢es Training and education costs Children & family worker 60th Anniversary ChurchlHall running expenses ChurehlHall m8intenance rep¥irs ChurchlHall major improvements 44,928 44,928 45,420 978 14,488 1,136 822 2,263 978 14.488 1,136 822 2,263 1,122 6,126 968 1,034 950 15,537 2,199 7,837 90,188 15,537 l6.669 2,199 2,526 7,837 90,188 74,815 3¢ C05t$ of generating funds Parent and Toddler Group expenses Hall letting expenses Parish event5 Communit>. lunches Summer Holiday Club Communit}, larderl Ivarm Spac¢$ Tea, Cake & ChAt Afternoon 6,661 6.661 4.085 90 410 654 692 704 180 366 659 1,034 142 9,042 180 366 659 1,034 142 9,042 6,635 3d Church management and administratlon Printingi POSta2e And stationery Publicit). Church Administrator - SAlar>' &redundanc>' Sundry expenditure 1,584 699 13,550 989 10,822 1,584 2.177 699 794 I3,550 10,428 989 l6,822 13,883 TOTAL RESOLRCF,S EXPENDED 115,805 262 116,067 96,773 There Ivere no other di$clos8ble transactions in repect of PCC members* persons closely connected with them or other related parties. page 18 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH IN THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT ST. NICHOLAS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Incumbent: Revd. Mattheiv Hughes Associate Rector: Revd. Stephen broadie Principal Bankers: Barclays Bank plc Santander UK ple Independent Examiner Baxter & Co, Chartered Accountants THE PAIUSH OF FARNBOROUGH IN THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT ST. NICHOLAS CONTENTS (A) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 IB) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS page Consolidated SOFA for the year ended 31st December 2024 Consolidated Balance Sheet at 315t December 2024 Notes to Consolidated Accounts St Giles the Abbot Statement of Financial activities Balance Sheet Notes to AceouDts 8-11 Incoming Resources Detail 12 Resources Used Detail 13 St Nicholas Statement of Flnancial activities 14 Balance Sheet 15 Notes to Accounts 16 IDcoming Resources Detail Resources Used Detail 18 ## **Honorary Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of St. Giles the Abbot, Farnborough** This report on the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council (the "PCC") for the year ended 31[st ] December 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 18, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). ## **Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Examiner** As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 144(2) of the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Regulations. ## **Basis of this Report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act and to be found in the Church Guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the financial statements with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you, as Trustees, concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements. ## **Independent Examiner's Statement** In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention: - (1) which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and - to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met; or - (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Signed: 30 April 2025 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH, KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT AND ST. NICHOLAS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrieted Design4trd Restrieted Funds Funds Funds Tot#1 2024 Total 2023 Incoming resources frnm genergtsd funds Voluntary income Aetivltles for generntlng fuDds Investment income 128.348 64342 17,088 96 34ffj40 163,084 64,242 38.506 179,573 63,743 28,092 21A18 Incoming resources from Charltable a¢tlvltles 22,285 Sl,095 73.380 61,277 Other in¢omlng resour¢es 4028 4,828 1.457 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 236,792 85,735 344.040 334 142 RESOURCES USED Cost of generatlng voluntary Incom¢ 15,853 15,853 14,228 ChArltgble actlvities 238,214 17220 52.403 307037 281.108 Governance eosts TOTAL RESOURCES USED 254,067 17,220 52.403 323 690 295,336 Net Incomingl(outgolng) resources pre transfers (17.275) 4,293 33,332 20J50 38,806 Transfers between fund5 4.287 350 3,937 Net {decreastylncrease In fund8 (21A62) 4,643 37,269 20J50 38,806 Total fvnds brought fonward 1000363 751009 274J02 2,826,374 2,787J68 Total funds ¢arrl¢d forward 1,778.701 7S6.452 311,571 2,846,724 2,826 74 Page 1 PARISH OF FAILNBOROUGH, KEL)T ST. GILES THE ABBOT AND ST. ICHOLAS COLNSOLIDATED BALA.YCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECENIBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2,155,494 2,155,494 2,155 494 2 155,494 CURRELNT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Yo notice accounts Notice Account Cash at bank and in hand CCLA Funds 5,354 413,510 88,721 166,741 23,642 2,524 348,944 85,064 209,478 32,009 697,968 678,019 LIABILITIES Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year (6,735) (7,139) I'ET CURRENT ASSETS 091,233 670,880 TOTAL YET ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES 2 846,727 2 826 374 REPRESENTED BY: UYRESTRICTED FUN'DS DESIGNATED FL,￿Ds RESTRtCTED FUNDS 1,778,703 756,452 311,571 1,800,263 751,809 274,302 2 846 727 ￿74 The notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these aceounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordanee with Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities. Approved by the Paroehial Church Council on Rector Churchwarden Financial Aeeountant Hon Treasurer Page 2 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST. GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Forni of Accounts and Accounting Policies The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {"SORP") FRS 102. The Parish does not make pajinents for the preparation of the annual accounts and PCC trustees are not remunerated. A nominal payment of £600 was made to the independent financial examiner. Diocesan Contribution The Diocesan Contribution is an annual contribution from each parish towards Diocesan expenditure based upon what the parish can afford and includes a contribution towards clergy costs (including stipends) which are financed by the Diocese directly. Policy on Reserves The Church Accounting (Amendment) Regulations 2001 require PCCS to set out their policy on Reserves. Designated and restricted reserves are established for particular, specified purposes. General reserves are held to provide for ongoing cash demands and to provide for unforeseen emergencies. Parish Property Assets Consecrated properties are excluded from the accounts under Sect. 96 (2)(a) of the Charities Act, 1993. This includes the Church and churchyard. ii) Movable Church furnishings are held on special trust by the Wardens on behalf of th¢ PCC and ar¢ ¢xcluded from the accounts. Such items are recorded in the parish inventory which may be inspected by appointment. The ReKtory building is the responsibility of the Diocese and therefore excluded. iii) Page 3 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST. GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Parish Property Assets (cont) iv) The St. Giles Centre is not consecrated property. It falls within the PCC'S trusteeship and is requir¢d by the Charities Act to be included in the accounts. It is recorded at its revalued amount at 31 st December 2012. Depreciation of the Centre building has not been provided in these accounts as any charge is not considered to be material on the basis that this asset has a very long useful economic life or a residual value based on its current value which is not materially different from its carrying value. Any centre contents are not considered to be of material value. The Church Hall (St Nicholas) is included at its last insured valuation. The Church House is included at a valuation based upon an estimate of the cost to rebuild it in the event of its total loss. Depreciation has not been provided for either propety based upon similar considerations to those outlined in iv) above. vi) An interest in a freehold property (" 12 Wentworth Close") is held on trust by the Diocese of Rochester for the beneficial ownership of St Giles and is included in these accounts at its initial probate valuation as a Freehold Propety. This valuation is infonnally reviewed annually to assess whether it remains reasonable. Depreciation is not provided based upon similar considerations to those outlined in iv) above. Inter Church Transfers Inter-church financial transfers are dealt with by offset during the year within the two accounts in order to avoid duplication of income and expenditure at consolidation. Friends of St Giles The Friends of St Giles is a registered charity and accounts separat¢ly to the Charity Commissioners. Page 4 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST. GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Flower Fund The Flower Fund Treasurer operates a separate bank account and draws down the flower fees from St. Giles from tirne to time as required. The Fund accounts are integrated within these financial statements. Risk Policy The Church Accounting Regulations 2006 require the PCC to set out its policy on Risk Management. The PCC has already undertaken Child Protection, Health and Safety and Fire Risk Assessments. So far as concerns financial risk, controls regulate the banking arrangements including online banking and the issue of Cheques (two signatures). Cashflow is managed monthly and budgetary controls are in place. For the broader liabilities the PCC has comprehensive insurance with the specialist insurance company, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. Property assets were subject to a full survey and valuation by the Ecclesiastical Insurance Company during 2012. Stakeholder Pensions The PCC has registered with the Legal and General Assurance Society as its stskeholder Pension provider. To date no eligible member of staff has expressed an interest in joining the Scheme. 10 Garden of Remembrance (Wall Fund and Plaques) The PCC is responsible for administration of the wall rnemorials scherne which commenced in 2006. Funds received from the sale of each memorial provide for the cost of an installed, engraved plaque, a contribution towards the cost of building new walls and a contribution towards the general upkeep of the churchyard. Independent Examination of the Accounts Baxter & Co, Chart¢red Accountants, provided an independent examination of the financial statements. Page 5 PAIUSH OF FARNBOROUGH, KENT ST. GILES THE ABBOT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Actlvities for generating funds Investment income 2(Yd) 2(b) 2(e) 80J81 IlJ97 13,938 96 34J78 114,855 11,397 35,356 132544 12.473 25,849 21,418 Incomlng resources from charitable a 2(d) 22,159 51,095 73254 60,895 Other ineomlng resource8 2(e) TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 127,876 21,513 85,473 234,862 231,761 RESOURCES USED Cost of generating voluntary Income 3(a) 6,811 6,811 7,593 Charitable acttvities 3(b) 131,451 17,220 52,141 200.812 190.970 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 138262 52,141 207,623 I98￿63 Net Incomingl(outgolng) resources before transl- IOJ86 4,293 33,332 27,239 33,198 Transfers between funds 4,287 350 3,937 Net increasel(decrea$e) In funds 14.673 4,643 37,269 27239 33,198 Total fund5 brought forward 303a96 751,810 274,303 la29,509 1,296,310 Total funds carried forjvard 288,724 756,452 311,571 1356,748 Page 6 PAIUSH OF FAILYBOROLGH, KEIYT ST. GILES THE ABBOT BALANL'CE SHEET AS AT 31st DECELMBER 2024 LNote: 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Church Centre Building Freehold Property 211,000 540,000 211,000 540,000 751,000 751000 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments o notice deposlts ) otice accounts Cash at bank and in hand io 3,508 372,754 88,721 146,500 2,015 304,171 85,064 192,597 61l,483 583,847 LIABILITIES Creditors: falling due wlthin one year io 5,735) 5,339) YET CLRRENT ASSETS 605,748 578,508 TOTAI. YET ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES l 356 748 1329,508 REPRESENTED BY: UNRES"IRIC'fED FLNDS DESIGNATED FL'NI DS RESTRICTED FLINDS 288,724 756,452 311,571 303,397 751,809 274,302 li 1356 748 1,329,508 The notes on pages 8 to I I form part of these accounts. The financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance ￿1th Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities. Approved by the Parochial Church Couneil Rector Churchivarde A&_T8ay FinanciAI Ac¢ountant Hon Treasurer Page 7 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Diocesan ContributioD The Diocesan Contribution amounted to £70,600 (2023: £67,948). Legacies & Donations No legacies were received during the year: Nil (2023: Nil). Donations And appeals Amounted to £11,731 (2023: £12,122). Gift Aid Donations Gift ald donations amounted to £47,422 (2023: £46,773) and income tax recoveries amounted to £13,302 (2023: £14,282). Investment Inconie Included withiD Investment Income of £35,356 (2023: £25,849) Is rental Income from the letting of Wentworth Close of £21,418 (2023: £19,920). Costs and expenses Total costs and expenses for the year Amounted to £207,623 (2023: £198,563). Staff costs The following salary and wages were expenses during the year: 2024 2023 Parish secretary Church and eentre cleaners 19,700 18.786 £23 446 £22 215 No employer's national Insurance was paid as thls was less than the annual Government allowance of £5,000 p.a. In addition a self employed organist Is paid a retainer fee and wedding and funeral fees for services. Page 8 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Tangible Fixed Assets The Church Centre is shown at its fornial insured valuation of £211,000. The Church Centre Contents are eonsidered to be of no material value. ii) The freehold interest in the residential property ("12 Wentworth Close") is reeorded as a Freehold Property at its probate valuatioll of £540,000. This valuation has beell reconsidered for the year end and is believed to remain an appropriate carrying value. The property has been let and and rental income included within Investment income. Cash at BAnk and Notice Accounts Current accounts held with Santander and Barclays amount to £146,500 {2023: £192,597). No notice accounts comprise the folloiving: 2024 2023 Barcla Diocese of Rochester Barcla s Reward Vir in Mone Nationwide Flower Fund Total: 253 094 243 £372 754 312 £304 171 A balance of £88,721 (2023: £85,064) Is held wlth Cambridge & Countles Bank at 95 days notice. 10 Balance Sheet Debtors and Creditors 2024 2023 Debtors and prepayments Creditors and accruals Page 9 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 Analysis of Funds The following Designated Funds were held at 31Jt December 2024: Desi nated funds: 2024 2023 DHLI Church buildin DGLe ac DLLe DLLe ac Church ard RHLe ac Mason re Altar Front CMLe ac RAB Le ROLe ac WOLe GBLe ac an Scholarshi Memorial Renovation Altar Linen an fund Other Total designated funds: 4,000 31,447 23,939 ac 106,107 540 000 15.671 1.500 "Wentworth Close" 540,000 17,755 1,500 12,729 ues ac 5.000 ac 5.000 250 564 564 89 £756,452 89 £751,809 Page 10 THE PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH ST GILES THE ABBOT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 1 DECEMBER 2024 11 Analysis of Funds (con't) The following Restricted Funds were held at 31st December 2023: Restricted funds: 2024 2023 Church U kee Blank Pla ues & StonemAson Church ard TOL le BMI ac Bell fund Galler Car Wall Fund Junior Choir Robes MOIY Le AC le Price Memorial Centre renovation Centre notice boards Floiver fund azine fund Otber Funds Total restricted funds: 87,908 33,632 92,364 5,267 3,000 2,439 2.086 99,219 112 6,000 2,143 2,086 32,663 1,023 671 854 22,656 500 et 1.023 739 854 1,000 500 2,752 11,273 1,422 £308 871 £274 302 Page 11 ST GILES THE ABBOT- 2024 ACCOUNTS INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrleted Funds Deslgnated Funds Restricted Funds Tot81 2024 Total 2023 2(1) Voluntydry ineome Gift aid Churchyard donations (from W211 fund) Tax recoverable {Gift Aid) Postgge Loose plate collections Collections - weddings, funergls, baptisms et¢ SeeulAr charitles Dongtion5 & appeals Leg&cies Other planned glving- non %ift ald Relief Development Agencles Hom¢ mi5SiOIIS Overseas Church¢$ Churchyard donatlons Giving (Church boxes) Maintenance of graves Flower Fund Memor181 Renovation Work wlth children Other 47.422 47,422 10,039 13,302 951 9284 528 929 11.455 46,773 14,550 14282 590 10.692 1.277 1,595 12,122 10,039 13,302 951 9284 528 929 5.963 50 5,542 1,635 325 1,635 325 2,237 I,234 446 446 12,779 547 750 4,117 146 12,779 19,094 600 750 4.397 452 $47 750 4,117 146 200 200 321 8OJ81 96 34,378 114,855 132.544 2(b) Activitie8 for generating funds Summer Fair Other PArish events 8.067 3,330 067 3J30 9J27 3.146 11,397 li 97 2(c) Investment Incorne Rental income from Freehold Property Dlvldends & interest 21,418 21,418 13,938 19,920 5,929 13,938 35J56 25,849 2(d) Incoming resources from ¢harltable activitl¢s Fees- funergls Maguine income & sales Magazine Prepayments Fee5 - weddings Fees- wall fund Fees - memorials Fees- blank plaques Fees- book of Remembranee Fees for verger Fees for plot Centre hire + refurblshment Other 19.268 2,777 4,607 144 19,268 7,537 24J31 424 4,760 4,607 144 4.620 9,540 435 423 1.860 3.090 25,867 470 735 6,510 10,411 1,659 585 1,557 7,055 1554 74 4.620 9540 435 423 3,090 595 470 25,272 22.159 73.254 60 95 2(e) Other in¢oming resour¢s Energy support TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 127,876 21513 85,473 234 862 231761 ST GILES THE ABBOT- 2024 ACCOUNTS RESOURCES USED Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restrleted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 3(a) Costs of generatlng funds Costs of applying for grant3 Costs of even￿ fetes etc 6Jll 7593 &811 7.593 Charltable actlvities DSocegAn contributlon Par15h seerctary Parish ofllet- ststloneryy po84 telephone Parish offiee- eomputer P8ri5h offiee- pholocopler Rector's personal expense Rector's thureh exp¢nses Councll tax- rectory Internal decor*tlon- rectory Water rxtes- rectory Rector's telephone ChurehyArd- contract¢d servicej Rectory Alarm War Memorial Wall r¢decoratlon RerntsvAtlon of nod¢e boardss OrgAnlsts Cholr maitsr Organ seholarshlp Parlsh magazlnc ¢xpenMs S¢ Gllei eentre ¢oil$ S¢ Glles centre ¢leJner & waste collectlon St Glles Ccntre- RenoYAtlon Expenses Wcntwortlt Cloge GlvlnR- Scculmr ch*rlt5es GlvlnE- Home mlsilon8 ChurehyArd- JtontmA8ons ¢o$ts Junior Choir fund Church maintenance Admlnlstrallon Glvlng- Rellef Development Agcn¢i¢$ Glvlng- MIss5oniry soeledes Altar & sernrfces Glfts Other educatlon- youth work Verger Church r￿nnIng costs {¢leetrielgaslw4ter) Vl3itlng clergy Church tl¢aning (wage5 & expenses) Church Insurnnce Churchyard- runnlng Orgar￿pi￿no tunlng Sunday school & Lolllpop Cushlons Muyle Church alarm & ttlephone Card rexder Flower Fund Choir Tha5tcr Choir eqpt & scholarship5 Bell Fund car￿rk resurfaclng Other Costs 70,600 19,700 1268 667 1,465 1220 lJ24 3,232 401 864 490 711.6110 19.7110 4,2211 667 1,465 2,220 1,324 3,232 401 864 490 11,713 117 67.948 1&786 3,022 1,952 2.005 2220 1,996 J,052 363 612 11,713 117 2,800 7,020 5,880 s￿28 5028 5J40 600 6J115 5.692 2,577 600 2,763 6J115 5,863 4,906 5,692 4,784 4,784 7,181 929 234 4J44 IA95 7,181 929 772 10,602 3,180 11,375 3,180 309 2,224 325 446 609 1,255 8.615 1.710 lJ73 1,506 1,234 309 2,224 325 440 609 1,255 487 1,038 68 316 316 2,409 1,823 3,020 1,397 1083 1,189 450 229 2,103 1090 2,747 1,64) 3J80 IA81 491 2,409 1,823 3.D20 lJ97 2,083 1,189 450 507 lJ27 1034 955 1117 2J95 1236 901 158 3J48 955 107 1595 5￿00 3,50D 336 000 324 4.620 2A31 336 5.00(1 324 7113 131.451 200J12 19D97D TOTAL RESOURCES USED 13&262 17,220 207 623 19&563 Pa9e 13 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH. KENT ST. NICHOLAS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 INCOME: Unrestrlcted RestriGted Funds Fund¥ Flxfjd Assets Total 2024 Total 2023 Income frorn Donors Other Voluntary Incomo Activitles for g8nerating funds Incoming resources from Charltable actlvltles Other Ordinary Income Income from Investment 47.967 47,967 2fj2 52,845 128 4,826 3,150 40,595 262 52.845 126 4,828 3,150 51.270 382 1,457 2,243 TOTAL INCOME 108.916 262 109.178 102,381 EXPENDITURE: Grants Church Expendlture Costs of gengrating funds Management and Admlnlstratlon (247) 90,188 9,042 18,822 282 15 90.188 9.042 16,822 74.815 6.635 13,883 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 115.805 262 118,067 98,773 Not In¢omlnql{outgolngl r•sourc•s {6,8891 16,8891 5,608 Galns on flxed usats N•t Movemaftt In Funds {6,8891 16,889> 3,808 Balances b1fv4d at 1st Jan 2024 92.374 1.404,494 1,490,868 1.491.200 B•lance• clfwd at 31¥t Doc6mber 2024 85.485 1,404.494 1 489,979 1,496.888 pag8 14 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH, KENT ST. NICHOLAS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Church C8ntre Church Hall Church House 1,166,494 238,000 1,166,494 238,000 1.404,494 1.404,494 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and Prepayments Short Temi Deposits Cash at Bank and in Hand CCLA 1,846 40.756 20,241 23.842 509 44.773 16.883 32,009 86.485 94.174 LIABILITIES Amounts falling due within one year Community LarderDesignated Fund (1,800) (1,000> NET CURRENT ASSETS 85,485 92,374 NET ASSETS 1,489,979 1,496,868 REPRESENTED 8Y'. PROPERTY RESERVES UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS 1,404,494 85,485 1,404,494 92,374 1,489,979 1,496,868 page 15 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH KENT ST NICHOLAS NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 la FUNDS The income in the Restricted Fund5 of £262 is the £262 collected at the Christingle Service for the Children's Society. Ib TAX EFFICIENT GIVING The total gift aid tax due for the year amounts to £8220- £6301 Gift Aid and £1919 under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme introduced from 6 April 2013. £6933 has already been received. The balance of £1287 for December is a debtor in the accounts at 31 December and was received in January 2025. Ic FIXED ASSETS The valuations of the Church Hall and Church House shown in the Balance Sheet are the latest valuations that are available. The valuation of £1166494 for the Church Hall is the sum insured as at renewal In December 2015, Slnce then the policy has been on a different basis with105ses covered up to a specified sum, The valuation of £238(xIO for Church House is the figure included In the quinquennial report, dated March 2017, as bein8 the Sum necessary to reinstate the house In the event of total loss. These figures will not be changed in future as It is understood that any new figures would have to be 5UPPOrted by a professional valuatlon and it 15 not considered to be of any benefit to incur this additional expenditure on a regular basis. Id DEBTORS (UNRESTRICTED FUNDS) 2024 2023 1846 The debtors at 31 December 2024 of £1846 is the Glft Aid Tax due in respect of December 2024 and £559 due from Praetorium,.the Hall Lettin85 Company, in respect of December 2024 hall lettings. These sums were received in full In January 2025. 509 le LIABILITIES 1800 There were no credltors at 31 December 2024. If STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Staff Costs 24689 20092 The staff costs of £24689 comprise the Salary of the Cleaner until 12 June and the salary and redundancy payments for the Church Administrator and the Children and Family Worker. They were made redundant on 11 July and 9 August respectively. Cleanlng Services have been provided Since June by a self employed contractor. Page 16 PARISH OF FARNBOROUGH KENT ST NICHOLAS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2 INCOME RESOURCES Unrestricted Re$tri¢ted G¢nersl Funds TOTAL TOTAL 2024 2013 Incoming resources from donor$ Planlled Givlng:_ Glft Aid Income tax recoverable on Glft Ald Other planned glving Donat10Th5, ¢olle¢tlons and offerlngs Gift Ald Small Donltlons Energy support Me55y Chur¢h & other Alpha & Ignlte Legaeles 26,745 8,635 2,100 7*55 1.919 26,745 26,668 8,635 7J77 2,100 2.484 7,855 5,439 1,919 2,818 563 587 126 587 126 47,967 47,967 4639S 2b Other voluntary Incomirtg resources Childrens Soclety 262 262 262 262 434 434 2¢ Aeilvltles for generatlng funds HAII lettlThg$ Parent ind Toddler Group Community L4rder & Qulz Nlght Chri$trnAs Raffle & StAII (2023) Sprlng F8lr Book sole Hollday Club Chrl8tmAs & 2023 Coronatjon lunches & PasJov¢r Meal Tea, Cake & Ch*t Afternoon donatloni 42,409 2,789 1,069 1.007 2a48 42,409 39,947 2,789 4&52 1,069 935 1,007 1,414 2J48 1,924 377 836 1,285 692 910 1,621 52,845 692 910 1,021 52,845 51270 2d Income from Inve8tmcnt Dloceian depoilt Interc5t & CCLA Bank In¢ere¥t 3,076 74 3,076 74 2201 42 2J43 2e In¢omlng re$our¢¢i from charltable Aetivltl Fees - Weddingi Feej - Fun¢rx 126 126 126 126 382 382 21 Other ordlnAry Incomlng regources Sundry RefrcshmentS In3ur4n¢e ¢lalm5 Easy Fundral$lng Commlsslon Flower Fund Mlscsllaneous Income 44 4,430 194 44 4,436 194 1,129 201 52 75 1,457 154 154 4,828 TOTAL INCOMILYG RESOURCES 108 916 262 109 178 102J81 17 PARISH OF FARJBOROLGH KENT ST NICHOLAS NOTES TO THE FlIjAI*CIAL STATEMEINTS FOR THE YEAR EYDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 COYTINLED 3 RESOLRCES EXPEN'DED L. nrestricRestricted General Funds TOTAL 2024 2023 3a Grants Missionary and charitgble giving:" Church overseas:_ Church missionary. societies Church relief and development agencies Home missions and othe church societies Secular charities (300) (300) 600 500 53 (247) 262 262 315 15 340 1,440 3b Directly relating to the work of the Church fvlinistrv - Pledged Offer I linistry - Appointmentllicensing I linistrv Working expe05e$ I linistry - Housing costs Church upkeep of servi¢es Training and education costs Children & family worker 60th Anniversary ChurchlHall running expenses ChurehlHall m8intenance rep¥irs ChurchlHall major improvements 44,928 44,928 45,420 978 14,488 1,136 822 2,263 978 14.488 1,136 822 2,263 1,122 6,126 968 1,034 950 15,537 2,199 7,837 90,188 15,537 l6.669 2,199 2,526 7,837 90,188 74,815 3¢ C05t$ of generating funds Parent and Toddler Group expenses Hall letting expenses Parish event5 Communit>. lunches Summer Holiday Club Communit}, larderl Ivarm Spac¢$ Tea, Cake & ChAt Afternoon 6,661 6.661 4.085 90 410 654 692 704 180 366 659 1,034 142 9,042 180 366 659 1,034 142 9,042 6,635 3d Church management and administratlon Printingi POSta2e And stationery Publicit). Church Administrator - SAlar>' &redundanc>' Sundry expenditure 1,584 699 13,550 989 10,822 1,584 2.177 699 794 I3,550 10,428 989 l6,822 13,883 TOTAL RESOLRCF,S EXPENDED 115,805 262 116,067 96,773 There Ivere no other di$clos8ble transactions in repect of PCC members* persons closely connected with them or other related parties. page 18