• PIP& JIM'S ILFRACOM8 The Parish of St Philip and St James Church, Ilfracombe Address for correspondence: The Parlsh Off5ce, St James Vlcarage, Klngsley Avenue. Ilfracombe EX34 8ET 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements For year ending 31" December 2024 Vicar: Revd. Mark Ruoff Banker5: Lloyds Bank, 17 Cros5 Street Barnstaple, EX31 IBE Independent Examiner: A.P.B. Accountants Ltd. 115 Market Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9AU www.combetocombechurches.co.uk www.facebook.cornlpipandjirnschurch
The Parochial Church Council of St Philip & St James Chtsrch Ilfracombe Annual Report for the year ended 31" December 2024 Aim and Purpose St Philip & St James Church Ilfracombe Parochial Church Council (the PCCI has the responsibility of cooperating with the Incumbent, the Reverend Mark Ruoff. in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral. evangelistic, social and ecumenical," as well as the Church itself, which is a Grade Il* Listed Building. Objertlves and Actlvlties The PCC is committed to enablin8 as many people as possible to worship at our Church. and to become part of our parish family. When planning our activlties, the PCC has increasingly considered and embraced the Charity Commission'5 guidance on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish family, throu8h: Worship and prayer: learning about the Gospel, and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus; Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish; and Mission and outreach work, To facilitate this work, it 15 Vital that we maintain the fabric of the Church. Athlevement5 and Performance Worship and Proyer The Reverend Mark Ruoff and his family lead us within our Benefice, Including the parishes of St Peter, Berrynarbor and St Peter ad Vlncula, Combe Martin. Again, over this year we have seen a steady increase of people and families join us in worship and prayer. The PCC is keen to offer a range of services for all generations with a mix of styles and times as well as joining in with the Jolnt Churches evenings, Mission Community Morning Prayer. Our regular services attendance is increasing with an average of 65 adults along With 20 children and our re8ular participants have increased from an average of 57 to 78. Due to our position, we have many tourists and visitors join us. At present there are 78 parishioners on the Elettoral Roll. We have had six funerals and four weddings and blessings. Deanery Synod Two members of the PCC sit on the Shir¥vell Deanery Synod. This provides the PCC with link with the churches around us and with the Diocese as a whole. It also receives reports from the General Synod, It met twice this year first with the Archdeacon and the second meeting with the General Synod Representative. Church Fabric We have managed to make repairs and improvements throu8hout the year. again on the Spire and valleys and stonework. The major structural and safety renovation works under Phase three of the church's vision of development. The West Wall Revive. has had contractois engaged for a March 2025 start. Full faculty permission is in place and we have achieved major funding grants to permit us to start works.
The subsequent phases four to six will ensure the structure and the facilities are developed for the benefit of our wider community. Maintenance of the old building and its surrounding curtilage has been on going according to the maintenance plan Misslon and Evangelism Opportunities this year have seen the growth in attivities Within the church with another Alpha Course, the continuation of the popular Toddler Group that has a strong team of volunteers which has been full each Thursday with families from the whole community. This year has seen much activity with the community such as the Summer fair and in particular the Community Combe Christmas Celebrations along with the opening of the church for the town to display over 100 trees and put on their own carol service. The involvement includes Visits from each of the classes within the infant's school singing and performin£ on each day. The Sunday Childn & Youth work has been reor8anised and is proving very popular with large intake of children., with major plans developing for a Youth Group in 2025 The Car Park Ministry is the main fundraiser. contributing significantly to our costs and providing an opportunity to meet and talk with visitor5 and residents throughout the summer months. OtherArtlvlties We continue to support several organisations and missions from the IO% general giving. Disclple Groups have been strengthened and continue to provide support and teachin8 on weekly basis. Varlous groups have started among the Ladies havin8 speclal evenlngs of fun and support as well as the Men enjoying group breakfasts and events every few months. The Communication Team continues to work to improve communication with the congregation and parish through the Benefice website, Facebook and the weekly notice sheet. A new Church1080 has been adopted. Flnonclal Revlew There has been another positive uptake in giving, along with a very svccessful Car Parking income. Expenditure has been controlled in a practical approach to preserve fund5 for the major project costs that such a building must incur especially considering our Phase 3 West Wall Revive Project costs to be incurred within the next 10 months A healthy surplus over expenditure has been much has placed us in a realistic Position along with our reserves to pay for the Phase three building restoration likely to be £604,(KK). ReseNes Policy Our present reserve is £6,000 from unrestricted funds. Volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteer5 who work so tirelessly to make our Church a lively and vibrant community helping in so many diverse and constructive ways. SoAeguording The PCC has complied with the duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishops. guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). Structure. Govemonce and Management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representstion Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent. the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. Members of the congregation are always encouraged to join the Electoral Roll, and to consider standing for election to the pcc. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The full PCC met 7 times during the year. The average level of attendance was 82%. Given its wide responsibilities, the PCC has a number of teams, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. Each reports to the full PCC, usually via the team leader or Vicar. Administmtive Infvmiation The Church is sltuated at St James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BJ and is part of the Deanery of Shirwell, in the Diocese of Exeter. The correspondence addre55 is The Parish Office, St James Vicarage, Kingsley Avenue, Ilfracombe EX34 8ET The PCC is a body corporate {PCC Powers Measure 1956, and the Church Representation Rules 2022) and a Registered Charity No 1132632+ with the Charity Commisslon. PCC members who have served from i$1 January 2024 until the date this report was approved were: Ex Officio Incumbent Assoclate Minlster Churchwardens Revd Mark Ruoff Revd Tandy Ruoff Danlel Spelman Graeme Towell Christie-Anne McKay David Gammon Margaret Rudd Untll March 2024 Elected March 2024 Elected June 2024 Elected March 2023 Elected March 2023 Deanery Synod Reps Elerted Treasurer, Wice Chair PCC Secretary Nigel Vince Sheila Steer Paul Fraser Marian Martin Hilary Quarrington Mary Clements Campbell Orr Judith Hunter Emma Collins Elected March 2022 Elected March 2023 Elected March 2024 Elected March 2024 Elected March 2024 Elected March 2023 Elected March 2023 Elected March 2023 Elected March 2023 Resigned November 2024 March 2024 March 2024 until June 2024 From March 2024 Co-opted Daniel Spelman Christie-Anne McKay Shula Mason Observer Approved by the PCC on 2cFhJanuary 2025 andsiqned on its behalf by.. Rd Mark Ruoff IChair} igel Vinc• ITrea5urer)
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Philip & St Jarneg Ilfracombe On account8 lor the year ond 31 $1 December 2024 Charity no (If any) 1132632 Set out on pagos Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibllities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustses and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and thal an independent examination is needed, 11 is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba818 of indepond•nt My examination was carried out in actordance with general Directions given •xaminer's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is gNen as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection wrth my examination, no material matters have corne to my . examineffs statement attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have come across no other matter6 in connection with the èxamination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached, Signed: Date: 20.2.2olS Name: Relevant professional qualification(s} or body (if any>: Addrev4: APB Accountants 1-5 Market Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9AU
PCC of Ilfracombe 5t Phili & St James 31st December 2024 2023 RECEiwrs Voluntary fjlvln Tax efficient plartned 8ivin8 Other planned VIng Collections at Service5 Other giving intl specific & appeals Gift Aid recovered Legacies £54,788.47 £0.00 £8,766.69 £2,222.82 £16,218.55 £0.00 £45,37253 Eo. £6,091.67 £14,381.56 E15.497.36 £81,996.53 o. £81,343.12 Income from Church Acilvltles Statutory Fees Fund rai5in8 Car Park Other Activities- mags + £2,769.28 £3,774.47 £37.311.43 £0.00 £1.569.60 £2.076.69 £3S,rt15.55 £0.00 £43,855.18 E38,651.84 Other Recelpts Investments CCLA Interest Other Grants WWR Grants Restoration only £10,276.83 £0.00 £2,103.80 £201.893.20 £214,273.83 £340,125,54 £3.264.27 £0. £0.00 £1,941.71 £5.205.98 £125,200.94 PAYMEhlTS Actlvltles Mi55ion Glvln& Donatlons Common Fuftd Cler8y Costs Church outreach costs Church Runnin8 Costs Church Utility Cost5 Costs of tradln8 Governance cost5 RÈpalrs to Church euilding Major Works Outgoin6 resource51payments £7,435.35 £23.764.C(I £1,348.79 £4.S72.52 £24,850.02 £2.436.66 £407.25 £180.tY) £6,027.33 £18,953.82 £0.00 £6,016.57 £27.732.(Kl fl.147.Jl £3,255.68 £39,764.90 £2.335.27 £357.25 £18Q E4,65J.75 £J8,069.32 £o.c £89,975.74 £93,509.85 Difference- Receipts over Payments Transfers to CCLA Iuoyds dep051ts CCLA Inteiest contra out of Bk acct Non tradlng movements corwtlon Current Account 01/0112023 Current Accounts 3111212023 £2SO,149.80 -£271.5tKI.00 410,276.83 £210.00 £33,162.56 £1.745.53 £31,691.09 .£62J13.26 -E3,264.27 -£3.15CI.00 E70,099.00 £33,162.56 NOTES A healthy Increase In donations and the car park revenue Interest earnings up due to grants money on deposit One off erants for West W311 Revive project IWWRI to be paid out in 2025 Commone fund down due to the 3 yeor averaging. Next year it will increase due to the growlng partlclpants Some of these costs will be tovered by grants pald in 2025 These are amily VIWR Archltect costs pald thls year Balance of Lee Abbey Funds to carry forward
St Phlli & St James Church Flnanclal Statement Èar endln 31 Statement of Asset5 and Liabilities 12 2024 Unrestrlcted Funds Deslenated Funds Restrlcted Funds TOTAL MONEfARY ASSETS Bank Account Bank Deposlt Mission Givin8 Account CCLA Deposlt CCLA Deposlt Or8an CCLA Deposlt Speclal Needs É 1,745.53 £ 17,891.38 1,745.53 £ 26,521.23 1,854.59 £ 406,362.57 6,163.88 3.81 £ 442,651.61 8,629.85 £ 1,85&L59 £ 227.492.42 £ 6.163.88 3.81 £ 235,514.70 £ 187.500.00 £ 19,636.91 £ 196,129A5 DEBTORS FIXED ASSETS LIABILITIES Total Cash £ 19.636.91 £ 196,129.85 £ 235,51470 £ 44251.61 caA Restricted O RecelptS Interest Payment Or8an repalrs Excess of recelpts over payments Openln8 Balance OIIOIIZ4 CloslTh8 Bolance 3y12124 an Fund Recei ts&Pa ments 310.67 310.67 5,853.21 £ 6,163.88 CCLA Restrlcted S eclal Fund Recel Receipts Interest Payment s&Pa mnets 0.19 Extess of receipts over payments Openlng Balance 01101124 Closln8 Balance 31112124 0.19 3.62 3.81 CCLA De Recelpts Interest Transfers In Payment Transfers out Exress of receipt5 over payment5 OpenlnB Balance OIIQIIZ4 Closln8 Balanc0 31112124 slt Fund Re¢el ts & Pa ments 9,965.97 £ 245.WO.00 £ 254,965.97 £ 151,396.60 £ 406,36Z.57 oslt Recel ts & Pa mnets Recelpts Interest Payment 30,0.1J0 21.23 3,500.IIJ Excess of recelpts over payments Openlng Balance 01101124 aosin8 Balan 31112124 £ 26.521.23
St Phillp & St James Church Ilfracombe subsidary accounts 2024 Toddlers Account 2024 RECEIPT5 Takings Grants Other Bank Comblned £ 1,464.13 1,314.13 150.00 15.58 15.58 165.58 £ 165.58 EXPENDIT Food Sundries Other RE 1,287.17 10.92 307.29 £ 1,594.46 10.92 307.29 £ 307.29 Difference in5 over outs less transfef to Lloyd5 Opening Balances oii0112024 Closing Balènces 3111212024 16.04 141.71 -£ 125.67 4 150,00 E 1.205,01 E 929.34 15Q.(K) 285.68 151.72 919.33 Note Tradln8 thls year was In defidt by £125.67 Hlre of the Centre cost 0135 sesslons at E58.05 each totalllng E2,D31.75 Not Included Recelpls Takings Gift Expendltyre Food et£ H&H tralnlng Openln8 B&lancÈ C1051ng Bal•Trce 31112124 Ifunds to be banked in to PCC 8eneral funds in 20251 491.03 100,00 425.04 179,42 345.41 Pl & Jim's Mi$81oft Glvln Re¢elpi$ Church Glvlng 10% Expedtture Donatlons Actnt 2024 £ 6,355.52 £ 7,350 00 Opening Balance aoslng Balanc• 31112124 £ 2,849,07 £ 1.854.59 vi r'$ 2024 This account is controlled soley by the Vieor and Churchwardens Income from two small very old imvested legaries vi F nd CuTrent Account Rec•1 Rtciipts Interest PayTnent &&Pa mn 211.58 £ 4(MJ. Excess of recelpts over paTrents Openlng Balance 01101124 aosSng Balan¢e 31111124 £ 111.58 £ 14&21 É 259.79 vIr,5 Fund Curr Receipts Interest Payment nt Account Recel s&Pa nets £ 3(. Excess of recelpts over payments Openlng 8alaneÈ 01101124 aosln8 Bala*o 31112124 .£ 25&36 É 3,504.93 £ 3.251.57