THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
st John's Church Office. Amherst Road. Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9LG
Charity Reglstration No. 1132603

Aims and
ur
ose
St John's. Tunbridge Wells Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility.
with the incumbent. of promoting the whole mission of the Church in the parish.
In addition, the PCC, as trustees for the registered charity, is specifically
responsible for the proper management of the church's resources, appointment of
staff and maintenance of the church and church centre complex of St John's,
Amherst Road, Tunbridge Wells.
Ob'ectives and activities
The primary object is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The
PCC has adopted a mission statement to express its objectives, help guide rts
decision making and allocate resources to activities which will support and help to
fulfil its objectives:
Knowing Jesus better, making Jesus better known
st John's is a Bible believing church which seeks to glorify God - Father, Son and
Holy Spirit- by:
Tèaching the word of God lo help all ages grow in Christ.
Praying and caring for everyone within our church community.
Sharlng the good news of Jesus Christ with our parish, our town and the
world beyond.
There is a commitsnent to continuing this work seven days a week. on and off site.
for all ages and stages of life. This work involves the staff team and many
volunteers who give hundreds of hours of their time every week. We are grateful
and praise God for their dedication.
The PCC is aware of their legal duty to have regard to the public benefit guidance
issued by the Charity Commission and, in particular, the supplementary guidance
on charities for the advan￿ment of religion.
To this end our Sunday gatherings and midweek meetings are open to all. And
through the teaching of the Bible. prayer to and praise of God, we seek to
encourage church members to live out their faith in the local community and their
places of work. We seek to serve the local community through funerals, marriage
preparation and weddings and baby and toddler groups.
In normal circumstances our church centre is used daity, particularly by children
and young people attending clubs and activities which are open to all members of
the parish. with or without any church connection and for many at no charge.
There is a monthly meeting to welcome people from overseas.

Safe
uardin
St John's is commttted to safeguarding children, young people, victimslperpetrators
of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of
England's policies and best practice on safeguarding. A formal statement to adopt
the House of Bishops. "Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement" is
agreed and signed by the PCC annually.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Naomi Vallely. who is supported in her role
by the members of the Safeguarding Team. The PSO is the key link between the
Diocese of Rochester and St John's concerning all safeguarding matters.
Our PSO is appointed by. and supports. the PCC in the delivery of the PCC'S
safeguarding responsibilities. This includes supporting the PCC in the delivery of its
responsibilities around Safer Recruitment and People Management- for instan￿,
by maintaining records, supporting recruitment, coordinating DBS applications
(including updates to DBS status). and seeking advi￿ from the Diocesan
Safeguarding Team. In addition, our PSO liaises with the Di0￿san Safeguarding
Team to determine what level of Safeguarding Training is appropriate for Church
Officers (both members of staff and volunteers) and to ensure that this is
satisfactoriw completed on time.
Achievements and erformance
In 2024 we were pleased to be able to have a full range of church activities.
Church attendance
There were 321 names (2023: 326) on the Electoral Roll as of 31 December 2024.
In normal circumStan￿S we gather each Sunday at 10.30am and 6.00pm.
Average Sunday attendance in the mornings was 338 adults and in addition 132
children under 14. There would also be about 126 people viewing the service
online. This compares with 315 adults. with about 150 people online, and 118
children in 2023. In the evenings the average attendance was 42, 46 in 2023.
The preaching of the Bible, the word of God. is central to all our gatherings.

Review of the year
The PCC reaffirmed tts desire to continue to work under the arrangements for
alternative oversight which are provided by the Right Rev Dr Rob Munro, Bishop of
Ebbsfleet.
The PCC was represented atthe ReNew Conferen￿. There was continuing support
for the Rochester Good Stewards Trust as a means of providing financial support to
like-minded churches.
We continue to make grants available to give people experien￿ of full time
Christian ministry and training to develop their Bible handling and teaching skills.
Jonny and Ruth Pullar completed Iheir training al Cornhill and handed over the
leadership of the internationals ministry to Brian Wong. This ministry continues to
maintain a good number of attendees. with an average of approximately 40
attending the monthly Global Café in 2024. Brian is also training at Cornhill.
Jonny and Ruth Pullar's move to Italy was delayed but they have now taken up
their post with Crosslinks and are added to our Mission Partners.
Jon Knight and Helen Hayward commenced their ministry roles coordinating
Growth Groups.
We are grateful for the contribution of ourAssociate Minister for Women, Jenny
Williams, who left in April 2024.
Other important ministry leadership roles are filled by volunteers providing
indispensable support for the mission of St John's.
A significant proportion of church members belong lo small groups where they can
study the Bible and enjoy fellowship. There are 21 home growth groups with 24
leaders and some 182 members. Nine women's growlh groups with 16 leaders and
86 members. Seven men's growth groups with 8 leaders and 58 members and a
Bereans growth group for young adults developing their faith has 11 members.
Good quality music has been an important element of the Sunday gatherings and a
large number of church members have contributed through playing instruments or
singing. We are grateful for the contribution of their time and talent.
Flnancial review
The PCC gives praise and thanks lo God for his provision over many years
expressed through the generous giving of the church family.
Despite the Continuing challenging economic circumstances donations increased in
2024. A significant deficit was anticipated; however. we give thanks to the Lord for

His provision and a small surplus was achieved. Capital Reserves have reduced
due to Capital Expenditure on the vicarage and are at a level to cover deficits in the
short term, the PCC is aware of the need to hold sufficient capital reseNes for at
least six to eight weeks. Rather than reducing activities the PCC would hope to see
an increase in Gospel ministry, and this being achieved by an increase in giving by
the church family.
The vicarage extension was completed early in 2024 and now fulfils the important
part of supporting the work of the incumbent and the mission of St. John's.
The PCC has reviewed the charity's ffinan￿S in light of the current economic
conditions and considers that the charity is a going concern, a view that is also held
by the independent examiner.
Legacy income of £8473 was received in 2024 {2023'. Nil). We are grateful to church
members who remember our ministry in their wills.
Reserves policy
The PCC has a policy of holding in resetve in the general fund, as far as it is able.
between six to eight weeks expenditure.
With the reserves currently available this policy can be followed.
Other designated funds are held to provKle adequate Teserves for repairs or major
renovation of assets. including provision for the costs of repairs to buildings arising
from quinquennial inspections.
Risk Pollcy
The PCC is aware of the continuing need to assess the major risks to which the
church is exposed and be satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure
to the major risks. A risk register has been prepared and approved by the PCC. This
is be kept under review by the standing committee and presented annually to the
PCC for approval.
During the year the major risks impacting upon the work of the church continued to
be in the areas of governance, operational. financial, and public engagement. The
handbook containing agreed policie5 and procedures on various areas is reviewed
periodically.
The PCC continues to ensure that the legislation applicable to those working with
children and young people is adhered to through the appointment of the Parish
Safeguarding Officer working with the incumbent and the designated safeguarding
leads on PCC.

The PCC regularly reviews the insurance policy wording to ensure adequate cover
and compliance.
Structure
overnance and mana
ement
St John's Church is situated in St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells. It is part of the
Diocese of Rochester within the Church of England.
The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates
under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956 as amended and the
Church Representation Rules 2011.
The melhod of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church
Representation Rules. The Churchwardens, the Treasurer and others with specific
responsibilities for matters requiring specialist knowledge are able to attend training
courses offered by the Diocese or appropriate extemal bodies. Reading matter on
relevant topics is circulated to PCC members.
The PCC can appoint a governor to St John's Church of England Primary School in
Tunbridge Wells to serve alongside the incumbent. This role is currently held by
Becky Wheaton. If, as is the position at present. the incumbent chooses not to act
as a governor he can appoint a substitute and he has appointed John Neville to this
role.
The APCM in 2024 was held on 1st May with some people attending in person and
others online via Zoom. During 2024 the PCC met 10 times.
PCC members who served from 1 January 2024 until the date of this report were..
Term of Office
Incumbent:
The Rev Tom Nash
(Chaimian)
Ex-officio
Associate Wicar:
The Rev Stephen Boon
Ex-officio
Churchwardens:
Mr Andy Bradshaw
Mr John McLernon
Mr Stephen Rigby
Until APCM 2024
From APCM 2024
Elected Annually
Elected Annually
General Synod Member
Mr Andrew Smith
2026
2021-

Diocesan Synod Member:
Mr Stephen Howcroft
Until APCM 24
2021-2024
Deanery Synod Members:
Mrs Liz Costain
Mr Simon Curtis
Mrs Sue Taylor
Mr Steve Tunstead
Mr David Watson
2023-2026
2024-2025
2023-2026
2023-2026
2024-2026
Co-opted
Treasurer from 2024
Co-opted
Elected Members:
Mr James Akroyd
Mr Andy Bradshaw
Mr Tom Barker
Mr Peter Brown
Mrs Charissa Buggs
Miss Claudia Chambers
Mr Simon Curtis
Mr John Finnis
Mrs Monique London
Mr John McLemon
Mr Nick Prideaux
Mr Tim Prideaux
Mrs Ali Scoble
Mr David Watson
Mrs Hayley Watts
Mr Tony Whittome
2023-2026
2024-2025
2021-2024
2022-2025
2024-2027
2024-2027
2022-2025
2023-2026
2024-2027
2023-2026
2023-2026
2021-2024
2023-2025
2023-2026
2022-2025
2022-2025
Until APCM 2024
From APCM 2024
From APCM 2024
Treasurer to Sept '24
From APCM 2024
Lay Chairman
Until APCM 2024
In Attendance:
Mrs Helen Stone
Mr Jono Chalklin
Mr Craig Hudson
Secretary
Associate Minister for Youth
Music Director

The following committees work under the authority of the PCC:
Standin
Committee
This commtttee is required by law and meets 10 times each year to transact the
PCC'S business between meetings, subject to direction from the PCC. It advises
the PCC on strategy relating to the mission of St John's. It oversees the general
finances of St John's. monitoring income and expenditure, budgeting and
coordinating an annual review of our Christian financial stewardship through
planned giving to the church. It may authorise emergency expenditure up to £1,200
without the prior agreement of the PCC.
Mission Committee
The committee promotes mission, Christ's Great Commission, and supports church
members and linked workers involved in full time outreach at home and abroad.
They keep the church family regularly updated and encourage prayer, giving and
practical support for St John's mission workers. They will assist the incumbent in
offering guidance to those considering Christian service, whether short or long term
and the PCC in undertaking reviews. in line with our objectives, of those who
receive grants from the PCC.
Estates Committee
The committee has oversight of the regular maintenance and improvement of the
church site and other properties owned by the PCC, and responsibility for properties
leased by the PCC. Members act as clerk of works in the supervision of work done
on site.
Human Resources Committee
The committee deals with recruitsnent, employment, organisation and development
of lay staff. The requirements for pension auto-enrolment have been met. All
eligible staff who have not opted oul are enrolled in The People's Pension" The
staff handbook is maintained and updated as required. A staff appraisal system is
in operation and yearly reviews take place.

Pre
aration of re
ort and accounts
The PCC is responsible for preparing the Parochial Church Council's report and the
accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom accounting
standards.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the PCC to prepare
accounls for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the church and of the incoming resources and application of resources of Ihe
church for that year.
In preparing Ihese accounts. Ihe PCC is required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply Ihem consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and ptudenl",
state whether applicable accounling standards have been followed, subjecl
lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts- and
prepare the accounts on the going concem basis unless il is inappropriate to
presume Ihal the charity will conlinue in operation.
Approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by.
Nicholas Prideaux
Wice Chair
Dale

THE ECCLE51ASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH
OFSTJOHN,TUNBRIDGE WELLS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St John, Tunbridge Wells for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responslbllltles and basis ol report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the charivs accounts carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed 311 the
applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the charitls gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of
body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that13m qualified to undertake the
examination because l a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales,
which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to mv
attention in connection with the examination gi￿n8 me cause to believe that in any
material respect..
l. accounting records weie not kept In respect of the charlty as required by sectlon
130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requlrements concerning the fomi
and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true fairwew. which is
not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable 3
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S Hale
steve Hale FCA. FCCA
For and on behalf of Perrys Audit LimFted
Churchdown Chambers
Bordyke
Tonbridge
Kent TN9 INR
29th April 2025

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STJOHN. TUNBRIDGE WELLS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
unrestrIrt￿ Unre5trirted
general
desSgnated
fund5
funds
Restrlrted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Income from..
Donatlon5 and legacles
Charltable actlvittes
lfivestments
586,328
92,167
8,474
17.478
612,280
92,167
5,255
709,702
525.250
84,578
8,090
617,918
5.255
13,729
Total income
678.495
17,478
12023.-É585.373J [20Z3.'£8 0901 12023.- £24.455J 13023.'£617.918J
Ex endlture on:
a)arltable acllvltles
Total resources expended
693,015
693,015
5,272
5.272
14.728
14.728
713,015
713.015
743,119
743.119
[2023.. É720.675J IZ023.-£5.176112023.- £J7.268J [2023..£743.119J
Galn11055e5 on revaluation of
rixed assets
5,135
5.135
[2023.._EII405J 12023..£nill 12023.. Enil1
[2023.-.£12.405J
-9,385
8,457
2,750
1,822
12023.._E121897JI2023.. I£Z.914JJ [2023.. E7,1871 t2023...£112.796J
12.405
Net Incoming reSoUr￿S before transfers
1112,7961
Gross transfers between fund5
9,385
-9,385
[2023..1£12Z89712023.._£122.B971
Net movement In funds
-928
2,750
1,822
12023.-£nll] 2023.. 4119J83. [2Q23..£7,187] [2023.._E112.796]
1112,7961
Fund balan￿5 at 1.1.24
90.IXK)
1.531.483
8.812
1.630,295
1,743,091
Fund balaTh￿s at 31.12.24
90,000
1,530,555
11,562
1,632,117
1,630.295

THE ECCIESIAStICAi PARISH OF STJOF+N. TUNBRIDGÉ WELLS
BALANCE SHEtr
AS AT 315T DECf MBER 2024
20241
2023
Note
Fixed asseis
Tangible assÈ
Iftvesiments
768.148
716,472
1.484.620
773.112Q
711.337
1,484.757
Current assets
Siock5
Oebiors
Cash al banF. and In hand
io
2,370
26.922
166.108
195.4rKI
2,885
23.028
218,938
244,851
li
Crpdiiors.. amounts falling dvÈ
wiihln one year
12
99.313
Net curreni è55ets
147.497
145,538
Net asse
1.632.117
1,630.295
Funrfs
UnTe51ritttd ILFnd5
DestenBted fund5 Ivnfestrittedl
Restricted funds
15
15
15
90.000
1.530,555
11.562
1.632.117
90,000
1.531,483
8.812
1.630.295
Fpr IJJE ￿nantIal year ended 31 December 2024 the charity i'rds entilled to exemprion Iromi audit
under section 144lll of the char￿(1￿5 Aa 2011.
The tru5tee5 have not requlrEd the ch3r*ty 10 obtèin an audil of its financi31 sioieTnenu for ihe
year in que51ion in accordance 4vilh 5EClion 144121, the irusiees acknovAedge their rtspon5ibiliiies
lor cornplylng vjilh ihe reqviremenis of Ihe Att with respett lo ètto￿ntiTr2 rEcords and ihe
preparation th financial 51aiements.
The financi31 SthieVTrEnts ¥vefe appioved by the Parochial Churcb Counc*l arsd aurhorised lor Issue on
and are signed on its behalf by
. Pride3LfX
Lay Chètrm3n
S. Tunstead
Tre35uipr

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN. TUNBRIDGE WELLS
srATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating actl¥ltte5
Cash (absorbed byllgenerated from operations
(see note 141
158,0851
159,7561
Inv*stlng artivities
Purchase of tangible fNed assets
Interest received
16.4691
8,090
5.255
Net generated froml{used Inl Inve5tlng a¢ti¥itles
5,255
1,621
Net increase In cash and cash equlvalents
152,8301
158,1351
Cash and cash equNalents at beginning of year
218,938
277,073
Cash and Cash equlvalen15 at end of year
166.108
218,938
Relating to..
Bank balances and short term dewsits
166,108
218,938

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF sfJoHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTES TO THE FINANaALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
l A¢countln8 polkles
1.1 A¢¢ountln6 ¢onventlon
Ine accounts Innanoai siaTemenrsi nave oeen prepareo unoer ine n15Toncai cosi conveflTlOtI Wliri Iiems recognsseo ai
C05t or transaction value unless otherwse stated in the releyant notelsl to these accounts. The financlal statements
have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Statement of Recommended Practice= Accountlng and Reporting by
Charities preparln8their accounts in accordance the Financial Reportin8 Standard appllcable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdgm and Republlc of
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the tharities Act 2011.
1.2 Gpin8 Co￿eM
At the time of approwfig the accounts. the PCC has a reasonable expeclation that Ihe ChuTch adequate resource5 to
continue in operational ex15tentt forthe lore5eeable future. Thu5 the PCC coThtinues to adopt the goln8coThcewn b)$15 91
accountin8 in preparine the accounts.
1.3 Ctharitable fund5
Unles
ted lunds ￿preSeTrl fvnds of the PCC that are not 5ublett io any re5trictrons re8ardln8 iheir use and are available lor
applicatlon on the 8enefal purposes of the PCC. They comprise:
General lund: the main fund whlch is used for supporbn8 M￿10￿, dergy and staff costs. youth work, other outreath
support act¢vitles and the day lo day running and admini5tr?tiDn of the Churth.
Des*nated funds: fvnds de￿gnated bythe PCC for a partlcular purpose..
legacy.. forcapital expenditure and bn8 term proiects..
Repair fund held by Dits￿se.. for ¥epalrs to the Chufch. Chvrch Centre. 112 steph￿,$ Road and 12 sr Dawd's Road,.
m3intenantÈ.' for redecoration and maintenance of ihÈ Church arwl Church CentTe.'
Capital FUNE- Property= holds ihe (awt31 vahje and refvrlyshment Costs of 112 Stephen's Road and 12 $1 Dwrfs Road.
Restric
ed ftrnds represeni lunds of the PCC wluch have been recehed wth restrictions $0 that they rnayonty be used by the
PCC for the purpose slated=
Voluntary income.. recel¥*d for Specific purposes,.
Chri5tiafi holiday bur5atyfvnd.' receNed for bursaries forChrt5tran y(wth camp
1.4 lrt¢ome
Income is ie¢o8nised when the Church is legal￿ erstitled to It afte¥ pe110rman￿ cOn￿rtH)￿S have ljeen rnei. the amovnts
can be measured rellably. and it15 probable thal Income wll be [￿e1ved.
Cash donaiion5 are fe¢o8nised on feceipi. other donatk*ns are recognised orKe ￿ Church has been notified of the donation.
unless Performan￿ condltlons requlre deferTal of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relatlon to donations received under
61ftAid or leeds of (o¥en•ni is reco8Thised at the of the donalion.
Le8ades are reco8nlsed on ¥eteipi or otherwise if the Chur¢h has been I￿1￿fied ol an impendln8 Lli5tributlon, ihe amount Is
k[￿¥￿, and receipt is expetted. If the amount is not known. the let￿ is treated as a coniin8ent asset.
ReTrt￿ income from lettin8 Clwrch premises is recognlsed when the fent is due.

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR TrIE YEAR ENDEO 31sr DECEMBER 2024
Income from Invesiments
Dividends and Inierest are aCco￿nIed for when due and tax recoverabte i% recognlsed in the same accounting
period.
Falr Value Galns and losses on Investments
Reallsed gains or losses are reco8nlsed when the In¥e5tment ts sold. Unreafised ￿1n5 or10sses are accounted for
on revaluatk)n of Investments ai 31 D￿Mber.
1.5 Ex￿dIlure
Expendliure is recognised once there Is a le8al or construdibE obligatton lo make a payment to a thivd party. it is
probable that settlement will be required alld the amount of the obli83lion can be measured reliably.
Irrecoverable VAT Is charged as a cost a8ainst the actryity forwhich the èxpenditure was incurred.
Grat
Grants and donations are accounted for ￿eTr pald orwhen a%wdrded If a bindlne obligation is created.
1.6 fan6lble fimed assets
Tan8ible fixed assets are Inltially measured at cost and subsequeAIty measured at Cost l ordeemed (ostl or
dluation. net of depreclatlon and any inpairm￿l k¥s5es.
Con5ecrdted land and bulldln85 and movalAe Clwrth fvm&hlngs
Consecrated and beneficed property of any k5nd 15 excluded frorn the financial statÈments by slO12llal olthe
Ch3FSties Act 2011. The Church Centre is attached to the Church and falls within this exclusion. Moveable Church
furnishlftgs held by the Ificar and Churthwarden5 on special trust for the PCQ which require a faculty for
dlsposal, are accounted as Inalienable property unless tonseuated. For inalienabte property a¢qUlfed priorto
2000 there Is Insufficient cost informailon available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial
statemefttk Expenditure Incurred durin8the year on consetyated or beneficed bvildin85 and moveable Chvrch
frjrnishings, whether mainten#nte or impTovement, i$￿itten off.
Other land and bulldknE$
Other land and buiwinss held on behalf of the PCC for irs own purpose5 are shown at deemed cost. v4hlch 15 thei¥
valuation In ihe accounts upon transition to FRS 102. and cons15ts 01112 Stephen's Road. Tvnbrldge Wells. The
property Is maintalned to a level where its iesidual value 15 at least equal to its net book value and aTry
depreciation woukl therefoTe be immaterial. Annual impaiiment re¥￿5 a￿￿rrIed out io confwm thi5.
HxtUfe5, littiny and equlpment
Depreciation Is provided on r￿l￿re$. fittin85 and equipmeTht at 20% per annum rin cost to wriie them off over
their expected useful lives. Individual rtems lunless part of a lar8er(3Pital expenditure programmel with a
purchase wice of less than £250 are written Off the perKKI in which they are purthased.
The 8ain or Ioss aT15InRon the disposal of an asset is deterrnined as the difference between the sabe proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset. and 15 recognised in net income for the year.

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
1.7 Flxed asset Investments
Ftted asset invesimenis Ind￿je invesiment property112 5t David'5 Ro*1 Tunbridge Weltsl and COIF investments. Investment
properly is property renied to third partie> Investmentsare initialty measufEd al transaction pricE exdud¢nB transaction costs,
and ale 5ub5equenily measured at fair V3h￿at eath reporting date Changes in fair Val￿ are re(08nised in net
Income/lexpenditurel For Iheyeai.
IA Stocks
Stock5 are ttated at the lower of ust and rf realisab1eyè1￿. whith istheesiimated I￿t sdlirK8 ￿£¢
1.9 Cash and cash eq￿valents
Cash and cash eqUi￿￿nIs iTKlwle£ash In hand, dep)sits held ai call wth banks, other 5hort-term liquid lTh¥e5tmÈnts with OFiBinal
maturities ol thfee months 01 les% and baThk overdrafts. Bankoverlrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabill*ies.
1.10 Employee benefits
The c05t of any unused holidayentitlement is reco8nised In thepell￿1 in which ihe employee's ser¥7ces are re¢elved.
Termination benefits ère retogni5ed immediatety a5 an eXpenSewh￿ the tharity isdemon51tabty committed to iermin*e the
employment ol an em￿0vee or to Pfovlde termirwtlon ￿nefItS.
1.11 Reilrement bÈrtffts
F￿ non-de¥8y. the regulations ¥elaiing to autoonrolment have beeth met ty enrtsllingall ellwNe staff in Tr Pe¢¥)le's PenS￿._
a deflrted contributlon scheme. The penslon costs are ¥¢counied for on basisof contribjtlons payable for ihe year.
For clergy by the DiLxese. the Di0￿e Iw reSp￿￿bIllY for any pension slK>rtI￿1. Fordergy paKI ty the PCC, there is
exemptioa from k*n5kJn Ilabllilles as a"mlrnr resFN)n511￿e tKrf.
1.12 Leases
Rentals payable under operatlng lea5e5. lrtlud1nga￿ lease Incenlr¥esTeceNeil. afecharÈed to IrKome ona strwghi Ine ba￿5
over the temi ofthe relevant lease.
2. Related party tra￿artIonS
The vicar and a550Ciate wcar aretrustees on ￿ eX￿ffICi0 basis. Thevicar recewesa stipend from the Dlocese of Rochesier.
Theassociatevlcai 15 seconded on a part lime ba￿$ Irom Protlamat*)nTtust with the PCC ¢overin8the c05t.
No other trustee re￿Ived any remuneratbon or benefils or Claim￿ anyexpen5es for theIrwo￿ a51ft￿tee5(2o23 none).

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STJOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEfrThS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlrted Re5trirted
general
deslgnated
tunds
fvnds
fvnds
Totsl
Total
2024
20Z3
Income
Donations and grfts
Gift aid donations
Income lax recoverable
Other planned giving
Collections an(J specific donations
Other income
421,222
104,324
60.782
421,222
104,324
60,782
17,478
362,924
94,276
58,699
1,050
8.301
525,250
17,478
586.328
17.478
603,806
Legacles receivable
8,474
8,474
Chorftable adl¥lties
Church actiirities
Fees
Hire of Church, Church Centre. and
other church Pfopertles
27,965
1,629
27,965
1,629
34,914
1,485
62,573
92.167
62.573
92,167
48,179
84,578
Investment irt￿Me
Di￿dendS and interest
5.255
5,255
8,090
Total Income
678,495
1£585.3731
13,729
17,478
1£8,0901 1£24,4551
709.702
1£617,9181
617,918
2023

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THE EcaESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN. TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTES TO THE WNANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEM8ER 2024
Unrestrided Unrestricted Restrictsd
genera
desI￿ated
fund5
fvnds
fund5
Total
2024
Total
2023
E)tpendlture- Charltable artlwities
Staff costs
Depreclation
Tralnlng
MlnSstry expenses
Prlnting and statlonery
Telephone and postage
Running expenses
Cost of services
Other mlnlstry costs
Other property costs
Insurance
Bank charges
Legal fees
Grant5 Inote Sl
Governance costs (note 61
339,455
339,455
S.272
22.845
9,100
5,858
3,045
109.503
7.972
36,088
64.460
12.839
1.460
6,813
84,537
3,768
713.015
1£743,1191
333,051
5,176
29.673
7,017
5.163
3,068
103,200
5,199
41,605
103,963
13,971
1,535
5,272
21845
9.1
5.858
3.045
109,503
7,972
36,088
64,460
12.839
1.460
6.813
69.809
3.768
693.ols
1£720,6751
14.728
86,860
3.638
743,119
5,272
14.728
1£5.1761 1£17,2681
2023
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restrirted
general
desiBnated
furnds
funds
funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Grants payable
The Cross Teach Trust
Overseas Mi55ionary Fellowshlp
People I￿ematiOnal
Stewardship
WEC International
Proclamation Trust
Crosslinks
TW Street Pastors
The Christian Institute
True Freedom Trust
C of E Evangelical Council
Renew
Kent Gospel Partnership
GAFCON
Srnall grants to In￿VIdual$
London Clty Mis51011
Rochester Good Stewafds
Church Family Support Fund
Jenny Willams
Jonny Pullai
Release International
9.773
15.948
17,539
1,746
9,773
15,948
17.539
1.746
9,122
9.368
16,187
7,622
4,400
8,565
250
250
500
1.000
1,000
9.266
Ic
1235
11,501
i(x)
loo
loo
ILMJ
350
18?
12,IXKJ
i(xJ
350
5.387
12.lY)O
1.950
1.618
3,725
400
5.099
12.IK)O
6.041
5,2(M)
1,950
1.618
3,725
5,056
86,860
69.809
1£70,6641
14,728
1£16.1961
84,537
1£86.8601
2023
Nick Prideaux Is a trvstee of People Intefflational, John McLernon and Andrew Smith are members ol the C of E
Evangelical Council. John McLernon is an employee of Crossllnk5. and Simon Curtls is a trustee of TW Street Pastors.
Each ol them aL7Stained from any discussSon and votin8 concernTrng donatlons to ihelr respettive organi5ations.

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PAIIISH OF ST JOHN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTES TO THE FINANCJAL5TATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sfDfCEMBER 2024
fjovernante costs
2024
2023
Accountancy
Independent examiner's fees
Other gOVerTran￿ costs
1,908
1.022
838
3,768
1,872
I.￿2
764
3.638
Employees
The average numberof persons employed by the charitydurin8the year was..
Z014
2023
4.17
Ministry stsff Ifull time equlvalentl
Enabllng staff Ifull ilme equlvalentl
3.29
7.69
7.67
Their aggregate remunefation compdsed=
stipend5. salarles and associated costs
Penslon contlibutlons Inon-stipend stsffj
325.917
13.538
339.4SS
320.518
12,S33
333.051
These fi8uies indude the wcar and assodate vicaTwho are employed by the thocese of Rochestei
4￿j Prodarnation Trust respectwety. lyjt the costs ol employment are mei by Stjohn's.
Ministrytrainees are tsllered training at CorThhill. pro¥lded wlth an accomrnodation allowante and a
small living alh)wance. They afe not employees and are not Induded bn the above figufes.
Tanglble tIMed asseis
Land &
bulldlngs
Flxtures.
fftUny &
equlpment
Totsl
Costlvalvatlon
At l January 2024
Additions
Revaluation
760,¢XKJ
190.958
950.958
At 31 December 2024
760.(XXI
190.958
950.958
Oepre¢latlon and impalrment
At l January 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 December 2024
177,538
5,272
182.810
177.538
5,272
182,810
C•rrylng amount
At 31 Oecember 2024
760.￿•
8,148
768,148
At 31 December 2023
760.(K)O
13.420
773,420

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THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STJOHN. TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR Ef4DED 31ST DECEMBER 2OZ4
Hxed asset Investments
Investrnent COIF
Property Investrnenl
2024
2024
Total
Total
Z024
2023
Marketvalue at l January 2024
Change In the year
Market value at 31 December 2024
s￿.(￿￿) 121,337 711.337
5,135
5.135
S￿.(1x) 126,472 716,472
698,932
12,405
711,337
Hlstorital tost
24,035
24.035
24.035
10. Stocks
2024
2023
Book stock held
2J70
2.885
11. Debtors
2024
2013
Gsft ald debtor
Prepayments and accrued income
7.543
15.485
23,028
17.274
26,922
12. Creditors- amounts falling dut
wlthln one yta
2024
2023
Other tsxation and social security
Trade ueditors
Accruals and deferred income
3,795
17,658
26.450
47,9J3
3.795
48.447
47.071
99.313
13. Anan(Tral ￿Mmitm￿lIS, guarantee5 and contlnB•nt Ilabllitie5
Stjohn's khool SlteTrustee5 (the intymbentand dwrdwArdensl
TheTrustees of the Stjohn's Infant School slte made a contribution io the costs of
the Chyrch Centre and 12 St David's Road TunbridEe Wells. If ettheT property is
ever sdd, a proportion of the PToceeds will be repaid to the Trust.
14. Cash K*nerated from opewatlons
2024
1023
Surpluslldeficltl for Ihe year
1.822 1112.7961
Adlvstments for.
Investrtent income recogThised in the SOFA
Faif value galns and losses on invesiments
Depreciation of tanBible fixed assets
Movements in workingcapital:
Challge in st¢xks
Change In debtor5
Change in creditofs
Cash absOrtJed by operntlons
15.2551 18,0901
15.1351 112.4051
5.272
5.176
515
11,7271
13.8941
5,715
151.4101
64,371
158,0851 159.7S61

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THE ECCLEswsficAL PARISH OF 5TJOHN. WNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTES TO THE FINANaAI 5TATEMeNTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
15. Funds
8alance
at 1.1.24
Income
Expense
Investment
gain
Transfers
Balance
t 31.12.24
Unrertrlrted lunds
General lund
90,0(XI
678.495
1693.0151
5,135
9,385
90.000
Deslgnated funds lunrestrl¢tedl
Legacy fund
Repair funds at Dloce5e
Ma1Thtenan￿ fund
Capital fund
Total deslgnated fund5
Total unrestrlcted funds
78.676
57.976
31,411
1.363,420
1.531.483
1,621,483
11,705
2.024
121.3151
11,930
69,066
71,930
31,411
1,358,148
1,530,555
1,620,555
15,2721
15,2721
1698,2871
13.729
692.224
19,3851
5,135
Restricted funds
Speclal collections
Church Famtly Support Fund
Christian htsllday bursary fund
Repairs fund
Total restrirted funds
138
7.009
665
1.0
8.812
12,778
4.550
150
112,7781
11,9501
138
9,609
815
1,000
11,562
17.478
114.7281
Total funds
1,630,295
709.702
1713.0151
5.135
1.632,117