Great St Mary's
Sawbridgeworth
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH
OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
Report and
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Aurora over Great St Mary's, May 2024

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charlty 1132562
Contents
Annual Report
Introduction from the Churchwardens
Alm and purpose
Our church community
Mlssion and giving
Outreach
Spellbrook CofE prlmary School
Fundraising
Plans for future perlods
Financlal review
Going concern
Reserves policy
Rlsk management
Structure. governance and management
Admln15trative information
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Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
13
14
Balance Sheet
15
Notes to the Financial Statements
16-23
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Reglstered Charity 1132562
Annual Report for 2024
Introduction from the Churchwardens
This report is written at the end of an unexpectedly challenging year at Great St Mary's. Father Simon Vivian
announced his resignation in the summer and was licensed at All Saints Hockerill, Bishop's Stortford in
September 2024, leaving us without a Vicar since the start of the summer holidays. Despite this, we have
managed to hold at least one Eucharist each week, with our Lay Reader, Diana Kitson leading a Service of the
Word on the three Sundays when a Eucharist was not possible. We continued our monthly Mustard Seed
services until autumn, and held well-attended services on St George's Day, the annual Civic seNice and on
Remembrance Sunday. During February and March, Father Simon led a thought-provoking Lent course.
The post of Associate Minister (House for Duty) has been
vacant since Revd Debbie Hore left in 2023. We are, therefore,
delighted to announce that Revd Canon Robert Riley-Braley
I will be joining us in the spring of 2025. He is currently Vicar
of St Oswald's, Croxley Green. Another successful recruitment
story is the appointment of our new Musical Director and
Organist, Jonathan Palman, who officially started in the post
in January in 2025, but accompanied the choir at rehearsals
since November, so is already part of the
team.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jane, Bishop of Hertford, Archdeacon Janet and all the
visiting clergy who have supported us since Father Simon's departure and officiated at
seNices, some traveling great distances. We also thank the freelance organists who have
played at our Services and accompanied choir rehearsals since our previous Musical
Director left us in Ju ly 2022.
The church calendar during 2024 was extremely busy with various events, includ ing the
May Day fair featuring a Teddy Bear Zip Wire from the top of the church tower, a Quiz night and a Murder
Mystery night (which, due to its popularity, has already been booked for next year at a larger venue). The
Flower Festival at the start of the summer holidays, on the theme of children's books, was well attended. We
held our usual Patronal lu nch, and we celebrated Diana's 30 years as Lay Reader with a special service presided
over by Bishop Jane.
During the vacancy, Diana was a consistent presence at services, supporting the
visiti ng priests and maintaining the midweek and Sunday 8am congregations with a
SeNice of the Word. Simply put, these additional services would not have happened
if it were not for Diana's continued commitment and devotion to Great St Mary's, for
which everyone is thankful.
The Advent and Christmas period was a busy time, with the Festival of Light
attracting around 2,000 visitors. All church services saw increased attendance,
particu larry the candlelit services of Advent and Christmas Carols. The Advent lunch
featured the year's biggest raffle, raising over £700 for The Children's Society. The
second annual Christma5 Tree Festival was well attended, with almost 40 trees on
.1 display. The winners were the Ukrainian Group with their traditional Ukrainian
decorated baubles, Wlth the Red Squirrels of the 1st Sawbridgeworth Scouts and
Spellbrook School coming second and third.

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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
Music has always been important at Great St Mary's. Our small choir was led by
Rosemary Harrison, who stepped up following Father Simon's resignation, ably
assisted by Jane Johnson in 50rting out the music for services. We extend a huge
• thank you to both. We also thank Fred Bone in his first year as Tower Captain and
al I the bell ringers who call u5 to worship every su nday and at all major events. And
a huge thanks to Angela Kenny, Parish Administrator, who has helped to keep us
going during the vacancy.
Special thanks go to Shirley Dodgshon, who stepped down as Head Sacristan at
the end of the year after an impressive 43 years of service. We were delighted to
receive and bless a new glass cruet that Shirley gave to the church as a parting gifL
Sandie Abery is now our Head Sacristan.
Our thanks go to the entire church community for their ongoing support,
particularly those who quietly contribute so much time to keep things goi ng: the flower arrangers, cleaners,
churchyard working party. oil lamp fillers, hymn number changers, sacristans, helpers at Sunday Club and
Mustard Seed, candle preparers, altar cloth changers, and many more. We deeply appreciate your efforts.
A special thanks to those who sit on the PCC and the sub-committees,
appointed officials and a I I who give their time to the church in any way at all.
Our work on re-imaging the church building and Church House continues,
with discussions with ou r architect and the Diocese now well-advanced and
shared with the congregation in February 2025.
While the vacancy has been challenging, with the Parish profile finalised and
the advert going live at the end of 2024, we are praying and looking foward
to 2025 with great optimism and hope.
iffy Siuire AnAAnfAony KeAr
Aim and purpose
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Sawbridgeworth I'the PCC") is registered as a
separate charity, number 1132562. The members of the PCC have had regard to the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benef it.
The primary object of the PCC is to promote the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines
and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility of co-operati ng with the I ncumbent
in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church - pastoral, eva ngelistic, social and
ecumenical. It fulfils this responsi bility through periodic meetings and a range of other activities.
Our church community
As at the end of 2024, there were 114 people entered on the church Electoral Roll, 18 of whom were not
resident within the parish. We were pleased to welcome new regular worsh ippers and visitors. We hold in
our prayers those who no longer worship with us regularly or who moved away during 2024.

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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
During 2024 we baptised six children and married one couple. We wish them joy
and love on life's journey. We conducted 28 funera Is122 i n the church) and seven
interments. Our dearfriends are remembered with love, and we keep their families
in our prayers. They include Mick Steward who, with Kathy, led Tiny Tots for many
years, Barry Ings, previously hall caretaker and Roy Ward, chorister.
A blg thonk you to our Pastoral volunteers and others who support people
in times of need.
In May 2024, Angela Alder was given the Freedom of Sawbridgeworth, in
recognition of the many ways she has represented the town and church, and over
many decades. A fitting way of honouring a di l igent and loya I servant.
Mission and giving
It is PCC policy to give a percentage of regular committed
stewardship plus tax recoverable lin 2024, unchanged at 10% - see
page 6 for future periods) to other charitable causes, of which 600
is allocated to overseas causes and 409¢+ to U,K. causes. Details of
the amounts given in 2024 from 2023 stewardship income are
detailed in note 10 to the financial statements. Charities supported
in this way were Shiksha Rath, Tools with a Mission and the Holy
Trinity Night Shelter Bishop's Stortford.
In addition, whenever possible throughout the year, the PCC made collections a nd undertook fundraising for
specific causes. Deta ils of payments made are also detailed in note
10.
Shik5ho Rath runs o Christian OLJtreoch project in New Delhi to help children from
deprived areas Lrccess educolion ¢75 0 roule out of poverty.
Outreach
As well as our large outreach events, the Friday Email offers
thoughts, prayers, information on our week's services. and notices.
This, like the Great St Mary'5 Facebook group, is read both by
members within our worshipping community and others who live in Sawbridgeworth and beyond.
Volunteers continued to do a splendid job organising collections of food to support the Harlow Foodbank,
whose existing and new customers needed their services more than ever. These collections were enhanced
at harvest time with donations from Spellbrook Primary School
our church school
who brought their
offerings to their own haNest service.
We held Christmas services for our three primary schools - Mandeville, Reed ings and Spellbrook - at which
the church was packed.
Spellbrook CofE Primary School
Spellbrook School is ou r volu nta ry-controlled Church of England primary school. It is legally owned by the
trustees of its Church of England foundation but is controlled by Hertfordshire Local Education Authority
which has full fina ncia I responsibility for its maintenance. The school's mission is to provide the best education
for each child withi n the context of a caring Christian community.

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Great St Mary's Church is represented on its governing body and fosters links
between the school, the church and the local community.
The Incumbent is, ex officio, a foundation governor and the Diocese, in liaison with
the PCC, appoints a second foundation governor. Fay Clark stepped down after 15
years of service, forwhich we to express our considerable thanks. Becky Burton took
on the post from March 2025.
Of equal importance is the regular connection between the church and the School,
with the leading of collective worship in school and classes on religious or ethical
topics, attending school events, and writing a pause for thought for the school
newsletter. In May 2024, the school received an excellent report from the SIAMS
inspectors and capped off the year by taking third place at our Christmas Tree
festival.
Fundraising
Section 162a of the Charities Act 2011 requires charities to make a statement regarding fundraising activities.
We confirm that all solicitations are managed internally, without involvement of com mercial participators,
professional fundraisers or third parties. The day-to-day management of al l income generation is delegated
to the Vicar, Churchwardens and appointed officials (see pages 11 and 12). Although the Charity is not
required to be bound by any regulatory scheme, the Charity complies with the relevant codes of practice. We
have received no compla ints in relation to f undraising activities12023'. none).
Add4t4¢Mal financial support was received. wlth thanks. from Sawbridgeworth E¢cle$4astical Charlty
and others.
Plans for future periods
We look fO￿ard to a positive outcome to our search for a new Incumbent and to welcoming our new Associate
Priest. We shall continue to build all aspects of our activities, seeking to provide for all generations and needs. The
Outreach Committee has even more ambitious plans for 2025.
The Re-imagining 2025 Projett Group will pursue the proposals for work on and around the church's West door, as
phase 1 of the project, and improvements to Church House. We will commission a report on the current stste of the
church organ and refurbishment options. We will finalise the process of handing over the maintenance of the
churchyard to the local authority. In all our activities, we will seek to reduce our carbon emissions and consider other
environmentsl impacts, with reference to the "Eco Church framework"
The marked shift from ad hoc to planned giving (see page 16), while providing welcome certainty of income, gives
rise to a 33*0 increase in the amount of mission giving for 2025. Given continued loss-making (see below), the PCC
agreed in February 2025 that the calculation of mission giving in 2026 (from 2025 planned giving) will revert to a
previous level of 7.5°kn. The actual amount given will then be in line with the amount given in 2024.
Financial Review
Rental income from The Lodge net of rental agent and maintenance costs increased our income by over
£11,000, and fundraising net of costs yielded over £5,000. Across all four properties, we spent £71,452,
£30,000 less than in 2023, of which £7,400 wa5 due to a fall in energy costs.

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Registered Charity 1132562
There was a loss of £39.339 on day-to-day income and expendlture (excluding investment income} but
net (nftow of £72.722 to the restricted fund. The position would have been worse had it not been for the
commitment of our church comrnunity and generosity of other donors and grant-making bodies.
At the end of the year, our investments with CCLA would have increased in value by £21,704, but £30,000 was
redeemed in December to meet the deficit and expected invoices on estate works. Investment income was
£24,405, up slightly on the previous year. Overall, therefore, there was a small net in¢rease In our total
funds of £Y9.492.
The investment policy is considered at regular intervals by the Stewardship & Finance Committee and the
PCC. Both investment funds are actively managed, allowing CCLA to anticipate or respond to market
developments.
Going Concern
Looking forward to 2025, predicted work on the estate is expected to be lower than in recent years (ahead
of major works planned as part of the Re-imagining 2025 project - see page 111, there has been a fall in
regular hall hirers and there will be a loss of rental income from The Lodge. Therefore, regu lar income versus
expenditure is predicted to result in a deflclt of about £50.000. Depending on the findings of the report on
the church organ, this figure could be substantially higher. The figure excludes any capital gain or loss on
investment, noting that when i nvestments are redeemed to help fund expenditure, not only is capital reduced
but also income from those investments.
The PCC believes it is fi nancially viable for the next 12 months, even if there is significant expenditure on the
estate. The general unrestricted reserves balance remains above the appropriate level of reserves and is
sufficient for activities to be mai ntained for 12 months.
Reserves policy
The accounting rules under which the financial statements are prepared require funds to be analysed between
those thac on the one hand, are restricted to specific purposes and those that, on the other hand, are
unrestricted. Restricted funds corr prise special collections and other fundraisi ng activity for specific causes,
together with fundraising and g rants for certain fabric and insurance costs.
Unrestricted funds comprise all other funds, which may be designated for various purposes. The PCC has
designated three unrestricted fu nds..
a property capital fund, which at all times equals the balance sheet value of the properties
a legacy capital fund, being the accumulation of legacies received
a general fund containing the balance
The PCC considers that the amount of reserves necessary to ensure the work of the church continues at
present levels is around £192,000 this amounts to approximately 12 months of recurring expenditure,
excluding mission g iving a nd payments to specific causes. As the unrestricted genera I fund stood at £362,824
at 31 December 2024 (see page 15,. £358,966 at the end of 2023), there wa5 an excess ofjust over £170,000,
which is held to finance working capital and capital projects. Restricted funds at 31 December 2024 stood at
£12,88012022'. £158).
Risk Management
The PCC recognises that i n areas relating to health and safety, the safeguardi ng of child ren and vulnerable
adults, and the security of physical and financial assets, IT systems and data protection, there is always a
potential threat. We reviewed a I l our risk management and related policies during 2024.

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Structure. governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church
attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC met seven times in 2024, all meetings were conducted in person, and average attendance was 72%.
In addition to routine business (which included regular Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Estate and Financial
reports), major items of business included..
Agreeing recipients of mission giving from 2023 stewardship
Receiving the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2023
Holding a section 11 meeting to begin the process of advertising for a new Incumbent, and approving
an updated Parish Profile document
Agreeing a phased approach to the re-imagining of the church building and that phase 1 should
focus on accessibility and opening of the West door
Appointing a new Organist and Director of Music
Ensuring the PCC'S commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and to addressing
wider environmental impacts was considered across all its activities and through its committees,
on an ongoing basis
Safvguardlng
At the end of 2024, Hazel Mead stood down a5 our Assistant Parish Safeguarding Officer. We are very grateful
to Hazel for her many years of seNice,
The PCC complied with its duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy D15cipline Measure 2076 to
have due regard to the House of Bishops, Guidance on safeguarding chi Idren and vu Inerable adults. During
2024, we reviewed our Safeguarding Policy, Action Plan, Volunteer Code of Conduct, safeguarding
information on the chu rch website and use of social media. We reviewed our training and reporting in line
with new Church of Eng land National Safeguarding Standards and issued new materia Is to volunteers.
Data protection
The PCC complied with the requirements of the General Dato Protection Regulation, We undertook a full
refresh of our consent forms, and reviewed our Data Protection and Records Management Policy and the
Data Privacy Notice on the church website.
The PCC 5 responsibilitles
The PCC is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with
applicable law and Un ited Ki ngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The PCC is required to prepare
financial statements for each fina ncial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the PCC and
of the financial activitie5 of the PCC for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the PCC members
are required to..
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
ObseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 102)
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether a ppl icable accounting standards and statements of recom mended practice have been
followed, subject to a ny departures disclosed and explained in the fi nancial statements
Prepare the financial statements on the going-concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
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The PCC is responsible for keeping proper books and accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the fi nancial position of the PCC, and that enable it to ensure the financial statements
comply with the Charities Act 2011. It is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the PCC and, hence,
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other i rregu larities.
The PCC members confirm that, so far as they are aware, there is no relevant information of which the PCC'S
independent examiners are unaware. They have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as PCC
members to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the PCC'S independent
examiners are aware of that information.
PCC Commlttees
The Standing Committee comprises the Vicar, Churchwardens, Associate Priest, main Committee Chairs and
the Treasurer. It has the power to act on behalf of the PCC for issues that need urgent attention between PCC
meetings. No such matters arose in 2024.
Much of the PCC'S busi ness is achieved by delegating certain responsibilities to the following committees,
whose terms of reference were reviewed by the PCC in May 2024.
Fabric & Churchyard Committee
Chair.. Peter Clark
This Committee, in collaboration with the Vicar and Churchwardens, has oversight of the maintenance, repair
and improvement of the church building, St Mary's Lodge, the Parish Hall, Church House, and the other
church-owned land and bui Idings. It oversees the activitie5 of the monthly Chu rchyard Working Party, which
maintai ns the churchyard and associated grounds. It met three time5 in 2024, but its members were in regular
contact.
Whilst much useful work has been done and the church has been kept in
generally good state of repair, 2024 was characterised by the scarcity of skilled
staff at the heritage contractors and shortag e of volunteers available. A major
achievement at the start of the year was the completion of the conservation
of the 1479 Chauncy Brass and its move from the South Aisle to a more
appropriate position in the Chancel. This project was supervised by Martin
Stuchfield, Hon. President of the Monumental Brass Society and carried out by
the UK'S top brasses conservator, Simon Nadin of Ski Ilington Lack. Stemming
from an initial report in 2023 by Dr David Carrington, specialist conseNator,
the Friends of Great St Mary's decided to fund a full conservation of the
George, Viscount Hewytt d.1689 Monument. Work started in January 2025.
The lightning conductor on the tower was upgraded to
include a second down conductor. This was expertly
achieved by specialists Rodells, working with Lodge &
Sons electrical eng ineers, to bring us f ully up to the latest
safety standards. The new conductor had to be installed
on the south of the tower but, remarkably, is barely visible.
A winter storm snapped the flagpole at the point where it
entered the tower roof. Fortunately, the roof damage
seems to be minor, and nobody was hurt. Thi5 will be an
insurance claim in 2025.

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After the retirement of our long-serving organ tuner, Peter de Ville, a new tuner, Andrew Stevens was found.
He identified cracks and twisting in some of the Oboe and Cornopean pipes which he removed, had rebuilt
and replaced in time for the Advent Carol Service. However, in January 2025 our new organist reported that
the organ is failing fast (see page 6).
The Parish Hall remains in good condition. A structural engineering survey was conducted on the roof beams
of Church House and an internal supporting frame built around one of the dormer windows to give added
support until such time as the beams are renewed. (See also page 111.
The major achievement of the year was undoubtedly obtaining an
order from the Court of the Privy Council in October for the closure
of Great St. Mary's churchyard for burials. Th is will lead to the Local
Authority taking over the maintenance of the ch urchyard, its lawns
and the safety of the gravestones, and its walls, paths, gate, hedges
and trees. It is expected that the transfer of maintenance will take
place in April 2025. The closure means that new burials are not
permitted, but interment of ashes into the Memorial Garden or into
an immediate relative's plot will not be affected.
As part of preparing for this, EHDC
contracted a gravestone safety check in May by specialists Memsafe. The survey
found only seven out of 704 gravestones needed work to stabilise them. Where
possible, families of owner5 were contacted and, where not, the PCC decided to
fund making them safe with new bases rather than laying them flat. Some of the
work was covered by an insurance claim.
A Robinia tree near the South Door developed a severe
lean and the tree surgeons concluded that it was
danger to life and to the headstones under it, so required urgent felling before
the next storm. EHDC Planning, which protects trees in the Sawbridgeworth
Conservation Area agreed. On this occasion, retrospective permission was given
by the Diocesan Registrar via the DAC, The felled tree will be replaced with a
young one of the same species.
Another hardwood memorial bench was donated by a family in memory of a
loved one and installed in the churchyard duri ng the year.
The work on renovating The Lodge was completed in January 2024 and the house
was let out for a short-term tena ncy awaiting the appointment of a new Assistant Minister. The long overdue
removal of the huge leyla ndii trees to the west side of the plot followed shortly afterwards and then shrub
removal near the carpark, which vastly improved the garden.
With special thanks to the dedlcated team of volunteers in the Churchyard Working Party ond our
hard-working hall caretaker.
TIIE 2nd DAY OF OC.TOBER 2024
PRE.SF.NT,
TIIE KIN(iS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY
IN COUNLIL
Outreach Committee
Chair.. Gilly Squire
This Committee promotes the engagement of the church with the community at local, diocesan and national
levels. It co-ordinate5 a program of outreach and social events.
In 2024, the Committee was exceptionally busy, with meetings occurring at least month ly. Highlights included
a challenging quiz nig ht hosted by Rev. Simon Vivian, the introduction of a Teddy Bear Zip Wire at the May
Day Fair, a Flower Festival, a Murder Mystery Night performed by Quinnessece Theatre Group, and a Festival
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of Lights with a mulled wine a nd hot chocolate stall. We also provided refreshments after the All Souls and
Christmas Carol services, held our second Christmas Tree Festival, and organised well-attended Lent and
Advent lunches, among many other events. Plans are already underway to build on the successes of 2024 for
an even more exciting 2025.
Stewardsh(p & Finance Commlttee
Chair.. Julie Patterson
This Committee has oversig ht of the PCC'S f inances and stewardship activities. To fulf il this responsibility, it
monitors both incoming and outgoing resoLtrces, as well as monitoring the deployment of the net assets,
including investment policy and performance. It provides advice and support to the Treasurer, who reports
regularly to the PCC on the fi na ncia I position, financial controls and all matters impacti ng the PCC'S finances.
We were delighted to welcome Paul Bard back to the Committee in September 2024.
The Committee met four times via Zoom in 2024. At each meeting, the Committee received a report from the
Treasurer on the PCC'S financial position. It also reviewed the draft Annual Report & Financial Statements
2023, monitored actual income and expenditure against the 2024 forecast approved by the PCC in December
2023, reviewed income versus expenditure on the halls, and considered whether and when a significant
drawdown from investments was needed, At the end of the year, it considered the provisional outcome for
2024 and a draft forecast for 2025, which were presented to the PCC in December 2024,
The Committee reviewed and made recommendations to the PCC on relevant PCC policies, including the
Mission Giving Pol icy, and on d iscretionary fees and other rate5 to be applied in 2025. It also finalised a legacy
information document.
With conslderable thanks to the Treasurer and the Stewardshlp Recorder.
Re-lmaglnlng 2025 Project Group
Co-Chair5.' Saroh Vickers & Nick He51op
The aim of "Re-imagini ng 2025" is to make Great St Mary's fit for purpose for our Lord Jesus Christ's ministry
and mission in the 215t Century, across al I worship, nurturing, pastoral, outreach and social activities, ensuring
accessibility and inclusion, and providing a Christian strong presence at the heart of the local community.
The Group met six times in 2024,. the fourth year of working as a group to 're-imagine' our church and its
buildings. During 2024, the Group continued to work with the church architect, Jeremy Lander on further
development of plans for two bu i Iding projects.. re-imaging our church building and the potential upgrad ing
of Church Hou se, to ensure they are accessible and provide facilities which are fit for pu rpose.
A phased approach to the works needed to re-imagine our church building was agreed by the PCC, with work
on and around the West door being the starting point. The Diocesan Advisory Council IDACI was provided
with revised draft plans, and some DAC members and others visited the church again and provided feedback,
which we discussed with the arch itect in January 2025.
Work on exploring how to achieve step-free access to Church House and to re-establish an apartment in the
upper part of the bu i Id i ng continued. A fire consultant was com missioned to work with the Architect on f ire
safety plans. Consultations are now taking place with the EHDC Planning Authority on this Grade 2 Listed
building.
The Group is actively progressing discussions with the relevant bodies, and will com mission further reports
and provide more deta iled plans for DAC approval. The Grou p is determ ined that both projects will come to
fruition in the short term.

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Administrative information
Addres& The PCC oversees the activities of Great St Mary's church, which is sltuated in Church Street,
Sawbridgeworth. It 15 part of the Diocese of St Albans within the Church of England. The correspondence
address is The Parish Office, Church House, 1 Vantorts Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire CM219AH.
Website.. www.
Dota privacy Contact the Parish Office. You can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office on
0303 123 1113 or via bLp&ZLico.
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Incumbentr No one at present, Rev Simon Vivian having moved parish in September 2024.
Ministry team.. Diana Kitson, Reader.
Office staffr. Angela Kenny, Parish Administrator and PCC Secretary.
The members of the PCC who served from 1 January 2024 until the date this report was approved are:
Father Simon Vivian Incumbent (Chair) untiljuly 2024
Gilly Squire
PCC Choir from September 2024,. Outreoch Committee Choir,. ChurchwGrden
Valerie Bright
Becky Burton
Peter Clark
Deborah Cubitt
Anthony Heard
Jane Johnson
Diana Kitson
Kofi Otu
Julie Patterson
Sarah Vickers
Until 12 Moy 2024
Health & Safety Officer,. Fabric & Churchyard Committee Chair
First Aid Officer
Churchwarden
Appointed 72 May 2024,. Parish Safeguarding Officer
Loy Reader,. Deanery Synod Representotive
Treasurer,. Stewardship & Finonce Committee Choir,, Deanery Synod Representative
Co-ChGir of Re-imogining 2025 Project Group
Among others that contribute considerable time and resources to the work of Great St Mary's, there are
officers who are not members of the PCC..
Fay Clark
Nick Heslop
Huw Lewis
Hazel Mead
Electoral Roll Officer,. Spellbrook CoESchool Foundation Governor until December2024
Co-chair of Re-imagining 2025 Project Group
Stewardship Recorder
Assistant Parish Safeguarding Officer until December 2024
Architert/surveyor." Jeremy Lander, 77 North Street, Burwell, Cambridgeshire CB25 OBB
Banker& TSB Bank plc, 88-89 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM21 1 DX
Independent Examiner.. Price Bailey LLP, Causeway House, 1 Dane Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CM23 3BT
Signed
Gillian Squir
Churchwarden of Great St Mary's, Sawbridgeworth and PCC Chair
Dated
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
Independent Examiner's Report to the members of The Parochial
Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Sawbridgeworth
I report to the member5 of the PCC on my examination of the accounts of the PCC for the year ended
31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 14 to 23.
Responsibllltles and basls of report
As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the PCC'S accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my exam i nation I have followed all the applicable Directions g iven by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5llbl of the Act,
Independent examiner'5 statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to rny attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accou nts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination,
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Michael Cooper-Davls FCCA ACA
For and on behalf of Price Bailey LLP
Causeway House
1 Dane Street
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire CM23 3BT
Date: 11 April 2025
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
Regtrictéd
Funds
Fund5
2024
Total
2023
Total
INCOME
Note
Volunlary income
Planned giving
Other donabons
Collections lor other charities
Tax receivedlclaimed
Grants
Legacies
39,703
8,080
39,703
11,340
4,850
13,043
22,783
2,912
94,631
30,685
21,553
5,245
12,931
24,732
3,260
4,850
1,883
22,783
11,160
2,912
61,855
32,776
95,146
Church actiVit￿S
Fees . weddings & funerals
Propety lellings
Fundraising & sponsorship
Other
12,606
58.761
12,606
58,761
7,720
425
79,512
10,839
39,727
2,162
200
52,928
7,720
425
71,792
7,720
Investment incom8
24,405
24,405
24,113
Total income
158,052
40,496
198,548
172,187
EXPENDITURE
Church 8CtivitEs
Mission & Charitable giving
Ministry
Regular church serVI￿S
Fees paid - weddings & funerals
Properties
Fundraising costs
Adminislralion
Other
10
11
12
13
14
3,982
72,052
9,717
7,161
51,467
5,408
9,390
72,052
9,717
7,161
71,452
2,381
21,464
9,703
75,363
7,988
6,040
101,731
1,005
21,414
1,507
224,751
19,985
2,381
15
16
21,464
4,821
170,664
27,774
198,438
Governance
Independent examination fee
2,322
2,322
2,154
Total expenditure
172 986
27,774
200,760
226,905
Net Incomingl{outgoing1 re8ources before
other recognised gains and losses
Diveslmenl proceeds
Nel gainlllossl on revaluation of investments
Fund transfers
Net movement In funds
Funds brought forward
Funds carried fonvard
{14,934)
12,722
12,2121
154,7181
30,000
{8,2961
30,000
18,2961
40,000
31,752
18
14&22
6,770
1,391.583
1,398,353
12,722
158
12,880
19,492
1,391,741
1,411,233
17,034
1,374,707
1,391,741
The notes on pages1610 23 form part ol these financial slalemenls
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Re9lStered Charity 1132562
BALANCE SHEET
at 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible
Investments
17
18
490,000
865,070
1,355,070
490.000
873.366
1,363,366
Current assets
Debtors
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
19
20
16,563
6,161
37,908
60,632
15,006
6,256
12,070
33,332
Liabilities
Creditors payabl8 Wlthin one year
21
{4,469)
14,957)
Net current assets
56,163
28,375
TOTAL NET ASSETS
1,411,233
1,391,741
Funds
22
Unrestricted
Propety capital
Legacy capitsl
General
490,000
545,529
362,824
1,398,353
490,000
542,617
358,966
1,391,583
Restricted
12,880
158
1,411,233
1,391,741
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 8 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by,,
ikLL
illian Squire- Churchwarden
Sarah Vickers - PCC member
The notes on pages 1610 23 form part ol these financial statements
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparatlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statemnt of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191- (Charities SORP {FRS
10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charities Act 2011
and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.
The PCC constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared to give
'true and fair, view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent
required to provide a 'true and fair view,. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019,
The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except that properties are included
at valuation and investments are included at market value, The financial statements include all transactions, assets and
liabilities for which the Parcchial Church Council {"PCC") is responsible in law. They do not include the financial
staterrenls of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of
church members.
Golng concern
The financial ststements have been prepared on a going concem basis as the PCC members believe that no material
uncertainties exist. The PCC members have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and
expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure deficit is
covered with the support of withdrawing funds from th8 investments, as held within unrestricted general funds, and
therefore enables the PCC to continue as a going concern. A detsiled commentary on its impact is detailed in the Annual
Report on page 7,
Funds
Unrestricted designated funds
Designated funds are Un￿StrICted funds set aside at the discretion of the PCC for specific purposes. The propety
capital fund is represented by the value of property held. The legacy capital fund is the aggregate of legacies
received and is represented by assets held for future major capital projects.
Unrestricted g8n9ral funds
Unrestricted funds are those funds which can be used for the ordinary purposes of the PCC.
Restricted fvnds
Restricted funds arise where collections are made or fundraising undertaken for specific causes, or where income
is subject to specific conditions imposed by donors or grant-making organisations.
Incoming resources
Stewardship, seNice collections and donations
Amounts are ￿cogniSed when received., at which wint income tax recoverable is accounted for.
other voluntary income
Grants and legacies are recognised once the PCC has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will
be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Church fees
Wedding and funeral fees are recognised when the event occurs.
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Re9iStered Charity 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
Property lettings
Rental income from the letting of premises is recognised when due.
Investment income, fundraising and sponsorship
InGome is recognised when received.
Glfts in kind
Assets donated to the PCC are included in the financial records at valuation 8t the date of gift.
Resources expended
Amounts are recognised when payable and include irrecoverable VAT. All costs have been directly all￿ated to the
relevant activity and fund.
Tanglble flxed assets
Consecrated land and buildings 8nd mov8able church fvmishings
Consecrated and benefice property is excluded from the financial ststements under the Charities Act 2011. No
value is placed on moveable church furnishings that require a faculty for their disposal as they are consldered
by the PCC as inalienable propety.
other real estate
Given the unusual nature and features of the freehold properties, the properties are held at residual value based
on valuations by Wright & Co, a local estate agent, in November 2010 {17). Thus, no depreciation has been
charged.
Fixtures and fittings
Items costs'ng up to £10,000 are written off in the per￿ in vthich the assets are acquired.
Investments
Investments are staled at market value at the balance sheet date. un￿alISed gains and losses ansing from r￿Vernents
in market values during the year are ¢￿dited or charged to the Stalement of Financial Activities based on the market
value at the year end.
Stock
Stock is valued al the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement value before any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-temi highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months
or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar accounts.
Creditors
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting frorn a past event that will
probabty result in the transfer of funds lo a third party and the amount due lo settle the obligation can be measured or
estimaled reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised al the settlement amount after allowing for any trade
discounts.
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
Flnancial Instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic fina￿la1
instruments are inits'ally recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance
sheet dats. All financial instruments of the charity are measured at Gost.
Financial assets include the bank balances, trade debtors and other debtors, but exclude prepayments and taxation.
Financial liabilities include trade creditors, other creditors, accruals and deferred income, but exclude social security and
other taxes due.
Key Source of Judgement and Estlmate Uncertalnty
No significant judgements, accounting policies or assumptions have been made by the PCC in applying the Charity's
accounting policies.
Transactlons Involving mombers of the PCC and connected persons
Members of the PCC are obllged to declare any interest in any proposed transaction that involves them or connected
persons, and to withdraw from any discussions and not participate in any vote taken. Any transactions undertaken by or
on behalfofthe PCC and involving members ofthe PCC andlor connected persons are detsiled in notes 11 and 23.
2. Donations, other than planned giving
2024
2023
Donations under Gift Aid (unrestricted)
Other donations lunrestrictedl
Collections in church services {unrestrictedl
Donations towards specified expenditure (unrestricted)
Donations towards restricted expenditure
2,267
3,321
2,492
1,710
2,917
2,354
1,537
13,035
21,553
3,260
11,340
There were two large donations towards restricted expenditure, totalling £2,500 including tax recoverable12023: five
large donations lotalling £12,750 including tax recoverable). Unrestncted donations totalled £8,080 {2023'. £8,518)
and restsicted £3,260 {2023.' £13,035)
3. Collections for other specific causes {restricted)
The figure of £4,85012023, £5,245) comprised £1,769 (2023: £736) of giving under Gift Aid and £3,081 (2023..
£4,509} of other giving (See also nate 101.
4. Tax receivedlclaimed
Tax recoverable on giving under Gift Aid in 2024 is estimated at £10,941 12023.. £10,279 estimated,. £10,318
received). £2,000 wa5 received under the small donations scheme for the tax year 202312412022123. £2,000), of
which £1,937 wa5 recogni5ed as claimable in 2023, and a further £2,000 has been recognised as claimable in 2024.
Of total tax re￿iVed or claimed, £11,160 was in relation to unrestricted funds12023'. £9,377) and £1,883 restricted
{2023: £3,554)
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
5, Grants (restricted)
2024
2023
The Sawbridgeworth Ecclesiastical Charity..
Church insurance
Church costs
Ecclesiastical Insurance
The Friends of Great St Mary's
Churchcare
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation
DCMS Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme (VAT claim)
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
5,082
12,390
1,010
4,346
11,528
2,300
2,500
2,000
2,301
2,580
28
24,732
22,783
6. Legacies
A leg￿Y of£2,912 was received In 2024 from Miss Frances Lane for Spellbrook Church & School charity {2023: nil).
7. Fees . weddlngs and funeral8 {unre8tricted)
In accordance with normal church accounting practice, fees receivable exclude amounts due to the clergy. The fees
shown comprise amounts eamed by the PCC and amounts payable to the Diocese and to assistants for their
participation at weddings and funerals (see also note 13).
8. Property letting8 (unrestricted)
2024
2023
Church House
Parish Hall
Car park
The Lodge
15,080
13,156
11,825
18,700
58,761
18,047
11,593
10,087
39,727
9. Investment income (unrestricted)
2024
2023
Interest on CCLA Deposit Fund
Dividends on CCLA Fixed Interest Fund investment
Dividends on CCLA Investment Fund investment
394
3,130
20,881
24,405
269
3,282
20,562
24,113
10. Mission & charitable giving
2024
2023
Mission grants to organisations - unrestricted
India Touch Trust Ishiksha Rath} - overseas mission giving
Tools with a Mission - overseas mission givirRg
Bishop's Slortford Night Shelter- UK mission giving
The Friends of Sawbridgeworth Neurological Centres- UK mission giving
World Vision
1,105
1,105
1,472
1.002
1,002
668
668
300
3,640
300
3,982
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Reglstered char.ity 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 (contlnued)
10. Mission & charitable giving continued
2024
2023
Distribution of collactions for speclflc causes - restricted
Women's World Day of Prayer
sa￿ridgeWorth Scouts and Girl Guides (St George's Day SeNic81
Train-a-Priest Fund (Lent lunches)
Christian Aid (collection tins and fundraising}
The Sawbridgeworth Mayor's charities (Annual Town Civic Service)
The Bishop of St Alban's Harvest Appeal
The Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal (Remembrance Day Setvicel
The Children's Society (Advent Lunches, Christingle and Crib Service)
Crisis UK (Christmas collections)
Hurricane Beryl
DEC Middle East Appeal
DEC Turkey & Syria Appeal
Air Ambulance (funeral services)
Brain Tumour Trust {funeral service)
Holiday Homes Trust (funeral service}
191
115
98
462
161
470
259
1,124
1,023
158
1,164
212
144
360
523
200
584
382
1,627
991
924
120
63
116
5,408
11. Ministry (unrestricted)
2024
2023
Diocesan parish share
Clergy expenses
Outreach
69,920
1,596
536
72,052
73,035
1,857
471
75,363
The Vicar and non-stipendiary priest are reimbursed for expenses incurred on PCC buslness.
12. Regular church services (unrestricted)
2024
2023
Organists
Other costs
7,085
5,530
2,458
7,988
9,717
13. Fees paid- weddings and funerals (unrestricted)
2024
2023
Diocesan fees
Fees paid to service assistants
5,123
2,038
7,161
4,580
1,460
6,040
The PCC retains the difference belween the total of fees received and the total of fees paid.
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Re9lStered Charity 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
14. Properties- maintenance, repair and utilities
2024
2023
Church
Churchyard
Church House
Parish Hall
The Lodge
Car park
Utilities
Insurances
12,706
9,463
6,859
1,834
7,304
397
25,208
7,681
71,452
25.802
8,560
12,663
5,778
9,899
32,608
6,421
101731
£19,985 was In relation to restricted funds (2023., £40,059) and £51,467 unrestricted (2023., £61,672). Restricted
costs comprised £9,11912023'. £23,810) for the church, £2,892 {2023.' £5,980) for the churchyard, £3,16212023:
£4,982) for Church House, nil ft)r The Lodge12023.' £9411, and £4,812 {2023.' £4,346) for church insurances.
15. Administration (unrestricted)
2024
2023
Slaff costs
Bookkeeping
Comrnittee expenses
Telephone
Equipment
Printing
offi￿ supplles
16,189
1,699
105
1,422
48
1,121
880
21,464
15,595
2,031
69
1,299
1,267
21,414
The figure for staff costs in 2024 comprises £15,595 for salaries and wages12023, £15,068), £569 for payroll
administration (2023.. £4821 and £25 of training costs (2023.. £45). The figure for salaries and wages in 2024
included pension costs of £1,05712023.' £1,013).
The average number of employees during the year was one in 2024 (2023.. one). The PCC considers its key
managemenl personnel to comprise the Vicar, Churchwardens and appointed officials (see pages 11 and 12). No
employees received over £60,000 remuneration during the year (2023.. nill. No PCC members or other off￿erS
were remunerated for their role (2023.. nil).
16. Other expenditure (unrestricted)
The figure for other expenditure in 2024 of £4,821 included £1,500 on website re-design12023'. nil}, £432 on IT
systems changes12023.' nill, £1,331 on recruitment12023'. nil}, gifts lotalling £20012023, £6301 and net bank
charges of nil12023, £881
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charity 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
17. Tangible flxed assets (unrestrlcted)
Freehold land
& buildings
Fixtures
& fittings
Totsl
Valuation I Cost- beginning and end of year
Depreciation - beginning and end of y9ar
Net book value - beginning and end of year
490,000
7,899
497,899
7,899
490,000
490,000
The amount of freehold land and buildings comprises valuations of St Mary's Lodge £335,0￿, the Parish Hall
£45,Crf)O and Church House £110,000, provided by local estate agent Wright & Co in November 2010 and reflecting
current usage. Fixtures and fittings comprise the sound system
18. Investments (unrestricted)
2024
2023
Market value at beginning of year
Additionsl(withdrawalsl at cost
Gainl{Ioss1 on revaluation
Market value at end of year
The portfolio consists ofinvesfments in..
CCLA CBF Church of England Fixed Interest SeGurities Fund
CCLA CBF Church of England Investment Fund
873,366
130,000)
21,704
865,070
841,614
140,000)
71,752
873,366
124,779
740,291
865,070
121,123
752,243
873,366
19. Debtors (receivable within one year)
2024
2023
Churchcare grant
Francis Coales Charitable Foundatron
DCMS Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme
Tax recoverable lof which £1,820 restricted (2023.. £2,853)- see note 4)
Hire fees due (unrestricted)
Undertakers lunrestrictedl
2,500
2,000
926
12,941
696
12,216
73
217
15,006
20. Short term deposits (unrestricted)
rhese cash deposits are held with The Central Board of Finance Church of England Deposit Fund, which is
nanaged by CCLA.
21. Creditors (payable within one year}
2024
2023
Wedding deposits lunrestrictedl
Distributions of collections lo specific causes Irestrictedl
Nest {pension provider)
Independent examination fee (unrestricted)
100
2,618
85
2,154
4,957
2,147
2,322
4,469
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAWBRIDGEWORTH
Registered Charlty 1132562
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
22. Funds
Balances
end-2023
Income
in 2024
Expenditure
in 2024
Fund
transfers
Balances
end-2024
Unrestricted
Propety capital
Legacy capital
General
490,000
542,617
358,966
1,391,583
490,000
545,529
362,824
1,398,353
2,912
176,844
179,756
172,986
{172,986)
Reslricted
Monies for specific causes
Specific grants & fundraising
38
120
158
5,370
35.126
40,496
{5,408)
12,880
12,880
{27,7741
Total
1,391,741
220,252
200,760
1,411,233
For an explanation of restricted funds, see page 16.
See notes 3 and 10 second part for restricted funds comprising monies for specific causes and £519 in reclaimable
tsx {2023.' £841) The end-year balance comprises nil for other charities (2023. £38).
See notes 2, 5 and 14 for restricted donations, grants and expenditure. In additlDn, there was £1,364 in reclaimable
tax12023.' £2,713), restricted fundraising of £7,720 {2023: £2,162) and fundraising costs of £2,38112023.' £1,005).
Prlor year lunds
Balances
end-2022
Income
in 2023
Expenditure
in 2023
Fund
transfers
Balances
end-2023
Unrestricted
Propety capital
Legacy capital
General
490,000
542,617
342,033
1,374,650
490,000
542,617
358,966
1,391,583
195,211
195,211
179,778
(179,7781
1,500
1,500
Restricted
Monies for specific causes
Specific grants & fundraising
15
42
57
6,086
42,642
48,728
(6,063)
41,064
{47,127)
38
120
158
{1,5001
Total
1,374,707
243,939
226,905
1,391,741
23. Payments to PCC members and connected persons
PCC members were reimbursed £1,08812023.- £1,799) for purchases on behalf of the PCC, of which restricted
costs were £81712023.. nill, and paid £1,02012023'. £6601 for verger setvices (unrestricted in both years). No other
payments to PCC members and connected persons were made {2023'. nill.
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