Registered Charity No. 1132724 The Parochial Chllr¢h Council of the Eeelosiasti¢al Paii8b of SL Mic1eL Betchworth Annual Report *¢11 Ststements 31 Deeember 2023
St. Miehael's Cburcb, Betehworth Parochlal Church Council Report and Financial Statements 2023 Contents Annual Rwrt 2-10 Indendent Examiner's RekK•rt to the PaThla1 Church Council li Statement of Financial Actsvitses 12 Balance Sheet 13 Notes to Financial Statements 1418
St. Micbael's Church, Betchworth Parocbial Chureh CouDciI Registered Charity No. 1132724 IneumbeDt Rer¢lld Pru Dulley Church Wardens L Slater B Hawkins Other members of the Paro¢bial Cburcb Council P Arniitage S Arniitage T Briscombe S Cronk (Until ilior23) G Eaton HEIY R Leach M Miller R Mote R P¢rkins Honorary Treasurer S C Hardy F.CA. Ravenleigh Ststion Road B¢tchworth RH3 7DF cSranes Mrs. S Chalker & MTS. J Bird Ballkers National Westsntnster Bank 39 Station Road Redhill RHI IQN Independent Examiner Mrs C Braidwood F.C.A. Lowood The Street Betchworth RH3 7DJ
St. Michael's Chureh, Betehworth Parochial Church Council nual Report 31 December 2023 This Annual Report is prepared in ardance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and the Church Representation Rules and the Charities Act 2011 and is submitted to and received by the Annual Parochial Church Meetin& which is then fre¢ to discuss it. The Secretary and the Churchwardcns will address the Meeting and they and other members of the PCC will be happy to rcspond to any points rdised or questions asked. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will bc held on Sunday 21 April 2024. after the morning seAvice. All on the Electoral Roll of the parish are entitled to att¢nd will be most welcome. structu Governance and Management The role of tbe Paroehi21 Church CouD¢il The Parochial chUh Council (the 'PCC') is a cortx)rats establishcd by the chUh of England. It operates undcr the Patthla1 Church Councils (Powers) M¢asure 1956 and is registered with the Charity CommisSiOTt. Its role is to CO•opcrat¢ with th¢ minister in promoting in the parish th¢ whole mission of the Church. pastordl. evangelical, sla]. and ecumenical. DurirAg much of 2023 the parish was in interr¢gnum and was indebted to l(Kal clergy for their &ssistance in maintaining the services. Particular thanks are duc to Canon David Faton (retired priest) and the Reverend Neil Vigers who wer¢ supported by the ¢huhwarden Linda Slater and Bemard Hawkins, and a host of local clergy. This situation changed on 24 October 2023 with the Institution and Induction of the Revd. Pru Dulley &s Rector of th¢ United Benefice of St. Michael's B¢tchworth and St. Mary's Buckland. The PCC has Continued throughout to meet regularly and has ellsured that th¢ Village Church remained open during the major part of each day for visitors to enjoy, and for prayer and quiet contempl10n. PCC mewb¢rship In ac¢()rdance with the Church Representation Rules, of the PCC are either ex officio or electsd by the Annual Parochial Church m¢¢ting. There is no SF¢cified tern) of office. The members of the PCC who are also its tn1 are shown oll page l. A filll list of church officials is as follows.. Incumbent The Revd. Pnj Dulley The lievd. Canon David FAton Pri¢st in Retimnent chuhWardenS Mr Bemard Hawkins Mrs Linda Slafrr Treasurer Mr Charles Hardy Mr Steven ATmitage Mrs. Ginny Eoton Mrs Margaret Miller Mr Tom Bris¢ombe Fabri¢ Offic¢r D¢anery Synod Repre5CTrtativ¢s F.lected members Mrs Pam AnnTtsg¢ Mrs Sally Cronk (until 1110123) Mrs Hilary Ely Mrs Rosemary Lxach Mrs ROlary Mote Mr. Richard Perkins
St. Michael's Church. Betchworth Pan)ehial Church Council Organisi & Choirn)aster Mr. Martin Hall Safeguarding Offic. Mrs Margaret Miller Comllbittees Stalldlng Committee: This is the Only committee wuird by law. It has th¢ power to transact the business of the PCC betwecll its m¢ctiDgs. subject to any directions given by the Council. It consists of the Rector. ChutchwardeD(s). Treasurer. Fabric Officer. and PCC Se•. Upper Mole Group Council (Ivbich reports to the PCC): Membership ¢onsists of the Rectors. Cl¢rgy and Churchwarden5 of Betchworth. BUCklan Brockham, t£igb, Charlwi))d and Sidlow. and discusses joint events and the way ahead &8 a group. Other SurOmlttee$. Thcs¢ foTtncd Oll an ad h(K basis. The Education and Outreach and the Worship sub-committees continue to operate across the Benefirz. Educi7tion L7nd Outreack Joint Parh Su1cOmMIttee This is part of the development and gr0h of mission for both Parishes with a remit to Discuss and 5UPF¥Jrt the necd5 of young p)ple. which in¢ludes services and activities for younger people, and links with schools and young people's groups To discuss prdyer and action in the wider world for the desF*rately needy at home and abToad. To discu&s how the Ial Church can reach out to the members of our community promoting and encourdging participation. To overview ChTiStian study and education for adults and the younger 8enerntion in th¢ parishes. Cover the plwming of outside giving and develop a Ct giving p12n f presentation to the PCC The committee is a valuable medium to help plan and obtain SUPEX)rt for outreach proj and our work wtth younger families in the villages. (See later detsiled rert Part 2) Fyorslup, Joint Parish Sub£ommillee The Rector. churchward¢n& organisL musician& s¢rvic¢ rota plann¢r5 and choir director consider and guide all aspects of services and related activities for the United B¢n¢fice of St Michael's Bctchworth and St Mary the Virgin Buckland. Th¢ sul>¢ottunittcc is r¢5ponsiblc to thc PCC for r¢vicwing aJKI ellcouraging the worship life including= Being alert to trends and movements of worship. Assisting in providing a variety of experiences in Worship refleeting the differing Decds and tastes within the church community" and Participating in the planning of special occasions and assisting in the choice and provision of music in worship. Specific S0MMittees for St Michael's have met regularly throughout the year with reports elsewhere in this document. Fabric To support and guid¢ the PCC on the repair, maintenance and management of the fabric and thereby serv¢ the Church and Commwiity in the implementstion of the Mission Action Plan (MAP).
St. Miehael's Church, Betchworth Parochial Church Council ewardsh To explor¢ a variety of ways in which we can incrwe regular giving to the churcb and ty to meet our Parish sUprt Fund targeL To manage on behalf of the St Mtchael's Betchworth PCC the monthly productton and distribution to all households in the civil Parish of Betchworth of a Parish Magazine. with a view to furthering mmunty ¢oh¢sion andTr/ithout placing any financial burden on the Church. Events (formerly Concerts andReciials) To plan and produce on behalf of St Michael's Betchworth PCC a variety of fund-raising events throughout the year to supplement the church's incorne and to enable projects and fjnancial targets to be achieved. This to include making all necessary arrangements for a number of Concerts and Organ Concerts on the Kenneth Tickell organ. each year with the aim of achieving at least a financial break even on these events and to contributc to church funds or othcr designated purpose5. Objectives and ActivitRs The objective of the PCC is to facilitats the smTh)th nmning of the chwrh in the villag¢. and as 5tatcd above, to ¢£0p¢te with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evang¢111. wiai, and ecumenical. Revieiy of the PCC for the year ended 311)ecember 2023 The PCC met 6 times during thc ycar and dealt with the usual muttne affairs of the parish. Accordingly. there was no requirement for the Stsnding Committ¢¢ to m¢¢t in the iTrterYening months. The Council received regular rep)rts on the following topics". - FinCe Fabric and chuTchyaTd Deanery Synodl Diocesan Syni)d Upper Mole Group of Churches Education and Outreach Safe Church Policyl Health and Safety Churchwardens, Rewtyrt 2023 Achievements And Performance Another unprnlictable and eballenglng year as we worked towards the arrival of our new Rector. At the begirlning of the year. we completely reP>te the parish profile and subvnitted this to the Dioc¢s¢ in time to meet the deadline for publication in the Church Times etc. Meanwhilc the routine of the church SeiceS was maintained with the help of a variety of l(Kal clergy. This wasn't always easv and there w&s one week when n(pone could be foun& and a shortened service was led by churchwardens with Liz Vahey taking the Service 2nd Lindk Slater reading a s¢rn)on prepared by the Area Dean. We remain indebted to all those who helped take our services and particularly David Eaton and Neil Vigets, who undertook such a large number of our service5.
St. Miehael's Church, Betchworth Parochial Cburch Council Two applications We rw¢ivcd in marc and strictty timetabl visits to IK)th parishes arranged for April 12 . A successful 'eet the Author session- held in the Church with Tammy Huf on April 15th and the interviews themselves took Pl on April 2. Happily. a unanimous decision was reached by the four wardens and the Iwo tron$. We were sworn to secrecy and went into limbo waiting anxiously for the announcement of the apwinknent. By shccr giM)d fortun¢ the Bishop of Croydon was tsking the morning servi¢¢ at Buckland on May tr. the Coronation weekend. and she was thrilled to alounCe th¢ app)inth)ent ofthe Reverend Pru Dulley &s our new Rector. A date WLS set for Pru's Induction and Institirtion at the IIDnIg of (ktoiw. and plans finalised by the end of May for the DiiKese to adapt the Rcctory to suit Prn's disabled needs. Some adaptation of the ¢hwches was a150 nece&wy as Prn wouldn't be able to mount the Steps to reh thc high altar. Accordingly. a new mobile Dave altar was purchas&l and this was accommodated in the nave along with the gift of a Steinway grand piano which Martin Hall bkd acquired from a defvnct Walton church. By xjvw we were also worrying about the impact the Rainwater project would have on our activities, particularly thTee weddings due during this time. The west dr was blocked by scaffoldlng alld equipment. All the Brid&s were advis¢d of the restrictions and efforts made to Obscu the affoldtn& which finally arrived at the end of July. As we ¢ntcrgd the holiday pertod ch¢¢ks on progress at the Rectory showed that nothing had been started and urgent rwu&s for action were m&le to the Diocese who no real problem. However, as we were ready to start issuing invitation5 to the Induction, w¢ established th&t th¢ new stair lift wasn't going to be installed in time foT Pru'5 arrival in mid-SepteTnbcr, making it impossible foT her to tske up residence &8 planned. Panic calls to the Diocese reVled that the Bishop and Arch Deacon were tKTrth on leave and a delay to the Induction had to negotiated with a very unhappy Bishop's Chaplain. At this stage spirits were rdtsed by a Ptliars Event in the village hall where "Stars in their Eyes" was produced with amazing t*rfoTmanc4s by our village folk raising yet more funds for thc Fabric of St Michael's. Just in time the Rainwater proje£t was completr although the UDshrouding of the organ was delayrf and the major spring cleaning organised by Pam had to be put back. Nevertheless. by October 24th was finally set for PTU'S Induction by the Bishop of Southwark. A full church welcomed her. and w¢ Started to admire her deterniination as She completed all the Tituals from her wheelchair. Time to give thanks for the slopKd walkway constTUCted Fthind the organ when thAs was installedt So. the last two months of the year brne a period of le3rning with Pru getting to grips with our local ¢ustoms aT]d the parishes adjusting lo a PFtest (MI wheels. This pmcess CODtiDue5 and we atr now used to moving the nave altar to make room for Prn and her wheelchair. In titne we plan to make this easi¢r by removing some pews. but this will take time. Once again. our knitters ¢xcelled themselves and pr(Uced a Christmas Tree filled with snakes and mi¢¢ puppets. Christtn&8 this year saw a hAgh¢r attendance than recently, alld the Crib Service saw a record attendance. We EK)pe this is a welcome trend which augers well for the future. Needless to say. we are still in need of extra volunteers to augment the many folk who do $0 mu¢h for St Micha¢l's throughout the year. (hw sincere thatths to you all as without you the church would not be able to function. This year you will need to find at least one new w8rd¢n as iM)th Linda and I will be svc¢e%sively standing down havitig dealt with two interregnums and the Covid perio it is now tim¢ to start passing on these responsibilities.to fresh bands. Linda and l thank you for all your tremendous support and wish you well &$ the Revd Pw develop5 her ministy her¢. God Blcss you all. BernardHawkins andLinda Slater, Chwchwarde
St. Micbaelys Chureh, Betchworth Parochial Church Council St Miehael's Saf rdio APCM Re rt 2023 A Parish Safeguarding Offi¢¢r (PSO) i5 there to it a Contact for 2nyoDe who 14 or thir&s another is being controlled, svff¢rin8 abuse or may be at risk of physical or mental harm. Detsils of organisations offering advice and SUPE are on the t)oticelx)ard in the Church wrch. &8 are all the dctails of the Parish and Southwark Diocese Safeguarding team. During 2023 changes hav¢ taken place in the Parish, howev¢r now we have welcomed Rev Pnj Dulley, the Safeguarding notices in the tK>rch have tten upJat¢d with contact details for anyone with a Safeguarding roncth). Southwark Diocese requir all PCC rnember5 and those having any conts¢t with vulnernble adult5 or children to take t on-line Safeguarding Training courses, in order to make themselves aware of the various situations wher¢ one's safety could be controlled or ¢hallenged. Safe ardin Inin g courses can be found at: htt s'./lsafe uardin inin .cofe rtal.or itvindex. As with all Church of Englond Parishe4 we have dcclarcd our intention to be a Safer Church. according to th¢ House of Bishops, declaration. This reviewed by the PCC each March,. a c4JPy of this w)licy is on the Powh notice t)ard and the St Mich¥*l's Churcb website. A copy of the Safeguarding manual 'A Safer Church. is held in the Church and con also be found on the Southwark Di(we website. Contact details for the PSO in this Parish in the Parish magazin4 on the Noticeknard in th¢ Chur¢h Porch and on the Parish website. Margaretmiller (Psofor S¢ Michael's Belchworth) Annual Fabri¢ Report 2024 The Protection and Maiot¢nance of the Fabrie l. Roof Repairs 2023 Tim Gough penuItiatC invoice issued in accordance with budg¢L fu)al account will be in May 2024, this will take us over budget but should only be one day work. around £1500 ex VAT . 2.5Yo of contractors account retained Until May 2024 when the balarft will be paid providing the works remain satisfactory (known as the tkfects Liabilty Period) 2. Future Maitttettanee Wor 2.1 Annual RoofHdth Check • Annual girtter clean . Overdll rix)f inSttIon off ladders Action . Scott Fordham iostructd to undcrtsk¢ in December 2024 22 Rising Damp . We necd to Tnonitor the vesty damp to See if the rdillwdter pipe repair helped this • W¢ need to investigate the damp arowid the font and around the west door
St. Michael's Church, Betchworth Parochial Church Couneil Action - Revicw both ar in the summer 2024 to Consider actions at that tim¢ 2J Patch Decoration To be held off p¢nding monvtoring of the rlsing damp and the font rort and consid¢r again in summer 3.0 Future Capital Works 3.1 Moving pews It seems removing the front two wS is f¢asible. there is no appBr¢nt servicc routes so the main work would be making g(M)d to the tiled floor. We debafrd leaving the back of one pew as a bwksh¢lf attd kncclcr rdcl but this is tricky to get stability and would mean a new matching timkr installatiOTt of carving up one if the redundant pews. My view is it is better to l¢av¢ the pew open as the current arrdngemenL I question if removing two pew5 really addresses the i&%ue of cre&ting an open multi functional Spa for muslcjmeetinartS etc. There is a risk the area becomes just wider circulation. I suggest we think wider and consider another two pews (4 in tirtal). I acc¢pt tbis could create a disconnect th¢ choirlvicar and th¢ Congregation. so I propose we investigate the ability to temporarily remove rs 3 & 4 for events. They would b¢ rn-fixed in situ for th¢ majority of the time. Aclion- I have obtained digitsl floor plans so wc w review options and invits quotations for selected optioJ)s. Then we need to make faculty application. to include. l. The b¢n¢fits we perceive. 2. A short congregation consultation to add weight kn the for the faculty 3.2 PernianeDt Disabled aece Whether this is to th¢ south or west Ihis is a big project likely to require re-grnding the external ground levels, making good and external structural work around the d(xyr and the threshold. It will requir¢ a Fa¢ulty (Planning Pernlission) and in my view this is going to high risk. The works will ¢hang¢ the Iwk and proportions of one of the main enlrances of a Grade I listed building. In the view of Tim Gougb his desk top estimafr is £IOOk ex VAT. Aclioll - PCC to eonsider abandoning pernianeni disabled aCCS lieu of a better temporary accw to be worked up ID conjulldion with new en¢rance Sereellsldoors 3J New Glazed Door51Entrnnce Refurbish outer west doors and replace iltner door with a new gloz¢d inner screen/door8 the purpose being for outer doors to be open during the day allowing visibility through into the church. Simultaneously to upgrade temporxry disabled access. Aclion - to agree if this becomes a proj¢ct and identify SlalIst glazing Wntracto - the new vesty tpIe? SiqihenArmilage Ioih March 2024
SL Michael's Church, Betchworth Parochial Church Council Electoral Roll and Church attendan The Elt0[al Roll show5 the following numbers: 31 31 31 December December De¢¢mber 2023 36 2021 46 2022 37 Within the parish Outside the parish 76 81 69 122 118 105 Linda Slater our Electoral Roll OtTi¢¢r has advised that at 31° December 2023 we had 105 names on the roll, 36 within the parish and 69 outwith the parish. Average weekly attendance in 2023 was 34 adults. Attrndance at major festivals totslled 104 on East¢r Day and 118 on ChrisLm&s Day. There were 7 weddings I maTriage ble&sill& 2 Baptisms and 9 funernls. Upper Mole Group (Comprising the Parishe5 of BetchwortlL Buckland. charIw Sidlow Bridg4 BT(Kkharn and Leigh). The Group Council consists of Licensed Clergy and Churchwardens of the six Church¢$. The Upper Mole Group has not met this year there was only and with only one ¢leric remaining in post for most of the year and virtually all shared events have ceased. It is hoped that Clergy members will continue to meet regularly now that n¢w incumbents have been apEK)inted.
St. Michael's Church, Betcbworth Paroehial Church Council Reigate Deanery Symod RepDrt 2023 The Synod $chUled the following meetings in 2023.. 14103n3 March - Leslie Jaekwn in the Chair. (JAY) Rev Martin Coltott- Reigate Area Dea Moth¢r8 Union address by Hilary Ri¢hanlsoD - Packs availabl¢ for ail P8Tishes. Group Discussions on Diocue vlOn Ststement- 'WalkiDg with Jesus Welcomin8 All.. 'Growing in numbers,. Welcare (Fam&ly) Clwity- Discussion on funding this charity by Chri8 Elliott RASIY (Chris F,Iliott) Staker. Awareness tslk Mi)dern Slavery. htt %-./lrei atedeane .or Invite by Rev Martin to join the Deanery [ershIp Team. Cbildrens Champion- Jo. St John's reminded that regular meets with 'champioLs' from other parishes essential and Ixn¢ficial. Safeguarding Trnilling- PCC Members Rcquire: B&sic Awareness (CO) & Foundation (CI) Courses. Dio¢ewi Syttod Meeting held I lth March at St Peter's Batter Carbon Footprimt Energy Tool onlin¢. 2V06123 JUNE meeti Chrisl the King. f0rd8- Area Dean ill the Chair. MC. Vote tsken: tAy Chair- i&sli¢ Jackson. Tresurer- Fiona Hawker. Secretsry- Alexia HxrÈman. Deanery Missiott Action Ptan circulated. Attende asked what the priorities are in next thre¢ years. Reigate Deanery gsks Dioce8all Synod to debate a motion calling for Gen Synod to review how CotE weddings have changed since pandemic and asking Governmentt to change the law allowing CofE Ministers to ndUCt weddtngs outside of CO registered settings. Following a Vote: In favour.. 26. Against 8, Abstain I I. ECO Chureh- CotE calls for all parts of the church to be 'net zero caTbon' by 2030. Sllrrey C.C. are currcntty numing a solar panel scheme. Quiel Day Wychcroft heduled for 23rd March 2024. Booking in advance essential. 12111In3 OCT Medin& St John's, Redhill- Area Dean in the ChairJklC. Group discussions on Shared Values from Diocesan Vision Draii Topics included.. JOY. JUSTICFJHOPE. LOVE COMMUNITY. HUMILITY. HOSPITALITY & GRowfH. Deatry Priorities for the tsture: l. Maintaining high levels of stIndIary clergy and growing lay ministrie5. 2. Growing existing Churches & establishing new worshipping communities. 3. Becoming younger and more div¢rse. 4. Deepening our Discipleshi 5. Seeking the healin8 of our communities and our World. Further clarific2tton requested re wedding5 review. One main wncern being a reduction in church weddings. Hilary Richardson thanked the parishes fortheir Fi)od Bank supwrt. tkmand has increased with a nee4J for more donations. Tom Briscombe Deanery Synod R¢p- Betchworth & Buckland
St. Michael's Church, Betcbwortb Paroehial Church Council Flnance This Y has b¢¢n another challenging year for the church financiaIty. Whilst we have once again paid in full our parish pledge of £34,034 (2022: £33.704). th¢ General Fund saw an excess of expenses over income of £3.482 (2022: surplus incom¢ of £5.500). tast year, we benefitted from a legacy of £5.000. where&s there wcr¢ llolle such this year. and our expenses continue to rise a5 inflation continues to bite. In additioffj we ttMnsf¢rred £IO.000 to the Fabric Fund to help pay for the substontial rrM)f repair project we have undertaken. m¢anin8 the general fund at 31 December 2023 showed a depl¢ted balance of £68,597. The roof repair work u5cd all the sOurceS in our Fabric Fwid and moT¢. W¢ hope to receive a further grant of SOEue £19.000. which will mean that the fund will b¢ close to break-even: currentlyj the deficit stands at £21,560. As a consequence of all th¢ abov& our fitL8nces remain precarious. Reservey Poli It is the policy of thc PCC to seek to maintain adequate. but nirt exce1ve, reserve4 to bc used for the specific purFK)sc5 for which they are identified. Cash representing reserve5 not imm¢diat¢ly required is, if approprtate. invested with the CBF Church of England Dewysit Fund. Other Inforniatio There have been no transactions between the PCC and related wties (as defined by the Charities Act 2011 and the Clwitie5 SORP) nor h&8 the PCC identified any major risks (other than the availability of continued fidIn& a topic of continud consideration by the PCC) which impact the work of th¢ Church in the parssh. Approved by the Parochial Church co¢11 And signcd on its beIr by P Dulley Rector arch 2024 Jo
SL Miehael's Church, Betcbwortb Parochial Church Council Independent Examiner's Rep)rt to the Paro¢bial Cburch Council ('PCC') ofsi Michael's Church, Betelorth This reEth on the financial statn¢ts of th¢ PCC for the year end 311)ernber 2023. which are set out on the following pages is in resp¢¢t of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2(M)6 ("the Re8ulatiOD5'} and S.145 of the Chartties Act 2011. Respective Mpon$ibilitie8 of the PCC and the erniner As Charity Trust¢es you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. and you wnsider that an audit is tKrt required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) aDd that an independent eLwnination is needeiL It is my resw)nsibility= to examine the accounts und¢r s¢thioll 145 of the Chariti&s Act. to follow the procedures laid dowT] in the general Dirwtions given by the Charities Commission (under Section 145{5)) of the Charities A¢L and to stat¢ wh¢th¢r particular matters have corne to my attention. B1$ of this report My examination was carrted out in accordance with the General Dire¢tions gxven by the Charity Commi&sion. An examination includcs a rcvicw of the accounting records kept by the PCC aDd a cornparison of the olts with those records. It also illcludes considertng any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and s¢eking explanations from you as trusfr¢s ¢on¢erning any such matters. Th¢ pro¢edures undertaken do not provide all the evidence which would be required in an audiL and wns¢quently no opinion is given as to whether the ac¢ounts present a 'tTue and fair. view, and the reKK)rt is Itmited to thos¢ rnattcrs set out in the st2tem¢nt below. Independent emIneS statement In connection with Tny examTnation. TK) matter h&5 come to my attention: (l) which give me reasonable ¢aus¢ to believe that in any material respect the requirements". (a) to keep ac¢ounting rordS in accfjrdance wtth section 130 of the Ac¢ and (b) to prepare accoutts which a¢¢ord with the a¢¢ounting re£ord5 and to comply with th¢ accounting requirements of the Chariti¢s ACL or (2) to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reache Mrs Chris Braidwood Chartered Accountant Lowood The Street Betchworth Surrey RH3 7DJ 17March 2024 ij
SL Michael's Church, Betehwortb Parochial Church Council Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 December 2023 General flld- mrestri¢ted rutri¢ted Fabric Total 2023 Total 2022 Incoming resources (Note 2) Encoming resources from donoTS Income from ancillary trnnsactions Other ordinary incom¢ Incomc from invastments 47.206 14.625 49.920 97.126 62,512 14,625 17,987 426 Total ineoming resources 62,436 49,920 112.356 80,925 Re80vrc¢s used (Note 3) Grants & donations Activities directty relating to the Church Chur¢h management aTNJ adinIStratIon Church repairs 4,103 61.677 138 4,103 3.900 61.677 59.823 138 231 119,023 119,023 5.640 Totsl r¢sourees wed 65.918 19.023 184.941 69.594 Net movement in cash funds (3.482) (69.103) (72.585) 11,331 Transfer to Fabric Fund (i 0.0} 10.000 Net Current Assets brought forward from 31 December 2022 82,079 37543 119,622 108291 Net Currellt Ass¢ts earried fonvard al 31 Deeewber 2023 68597 (21W) 47,037 119,622 Organ brought forwgrd Depreciation of organ 271,808 278,438 (6,629) (6.630) Organ carried foThard 265,179 271008 Total Iyet A58ets at 31 December 2023 312216 391,430 12
St. Michael's Church, B¢tehworth Parochial Church Council Balanee Sheet 31 December 2023 21ll3 2022 Fixed A&8ets (Note 6) Organ 265.179 271,808 Current Assets Cash at bank Debtors 49.455 1.731 122,957 1,618 51,186 124.575 Current Liabilities Wedding fees received in advance Other credito (400) (4,553) (4.149) (4,149) {4.953) Net current &ssets 47,037 119.622 Total Assets 312216 391.430 FuDds General fund Fabric fimd Organ fimd 68,597 (21,560) 265,179 82,079 37.543 271,808 Totsl Funds 312,216 391,430 These accouDts were presented to the PaTh11 Church Council and approv by th¢m on l&arch 2024 Signed by: P Dulley Rector 13
SL Miehael's Church, Betehwortb Paroehial Church Council Notes to the accounts 31 December 2023 Accounting policies The PCC is a public Ixn¢fit enttty wtthin the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been pr¢par¢d under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordanc¢ with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCC4 and with thc Rcgulation5 truc and fair view" provisions. together with FRS102 (2016) &$ the applicable Lting standards and the 2016 version of the Stat¢m¢nt of ROrnmended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities {SORP{FRS102)). The financial statements have been preparsj under the historica] cost convention. G¢n¢ral Fund General funds represent the funds of th¢ Parochial Church Council (the 'PCC') that are not subject to any restrictions regarding th¢iT use and are available for appltcation to the generdl purposes of the pcc. Ittcome Resources Volwitary income andcapitol resohTces Collections are TOgnISed when rettived by or on belRlf of the PCC. Plann¢d giving received from pkdgcs is ]rcognis¢d onty when received. Incom¢ tax recoverable on pledges or gift aid donations is recogDised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies to the KC are accow)ted for s(Mm &g the PCC is notified of its legal entttlement and the amount due. Funds rdised from events are aCct for $s. Sal¢s of EM)oks. leaflets and tnagazin¢s from the church IMx)kstall are accounted for gross. Incomefrorn investhwus Dividends and interest are accounted for when rgivable. Re8outte8 Uged General penSa9 Genernl expense5 are accounted for on an acC'S basi5. Grants Grants and donations ar¢ oUnted for Trvhcn paid over, or Trvhen aWarth if that award ¢r¢ates a binding obligation on the PCC. Activities diTÈttly relating to the workofthe Chwch The parish pledge is accounted for as it is ld. Any pledge amount unpaid at 31 December is not provided for in the a¢counts as it is an optional (and not a legal) liability. For 2023. the full pledge of £34.034 (2021.. £33,704) hag been paid. Direct building costs of th¢ organ have been capitalised. DeplatIOn is chargcd at 20/0 P.& to write off the total cost over 50 years. 14
St. Michael's Chureh. Betehworth Parochial Church Council Notes to the accounts 31 December 2023 Genergl Fabric fund- fttDd- llweytricted restricted Totsl 2023 Total 2022 Ineoming resources Income resourees from donors Covenants Collections at serYic& Sundry donattons Grants Legacies 34,809 7,774 4,623 3.420 38.229 41.943 7.774 7.301 15.123 5.768 36.000 1.500 6.000 10.500 36.000 47206 49.920 97,126 62.512 2b. Income from ancillary transactiony Magazine Fees re: weddings. burials etc Events Flowers Brockham Bonfir¢ Confetti sales Insurance claim 7.908 6.063 558 96 7.908 6.063 558 96 8,302 4.979 149 40 4.517 2L Other ordinary Income Sundry sales Contribution from Buckland to Benefice costs. 14.625 14.625 17,987 388 388 165 213 213 261 2d. Income frnm inve3lments Interest 601 601 426 Total incoming re8ourtt8 62,436 49.920 112,356 80,925 15
SL Michael's Church, Betchworth Parocbial Chureb Council Notes to the accounts 31 December 2023 General fuDd- unrestricted rts¢ri¢t¢d Fabrit d- Total 2022 Tolal 2021 Resources used 3& Grants & donations Charitsble giving (See Note 4) 4.103 4.103 3.900 Activities directty relating lo 3b. the work of ibe chur¢h Diocesan quota and f¢es Cl¢rgy expenses Lighting, heatin& and water Church maiDtctwice Magazine costs Upkeep of Churchy Organist Music costs Organ and piano servicin& et¢. Organ concert costs Harvest supperllunch cosLs Insurance 35,678 35,678 34.766 581 2.755 2,475 3,724 4.275 3.383 34 1.844 .953 994 4.084 6,480 4,394 133 1,454 1.953 994 4.084 6.480 4.394 133 1.454 4,508 4.508 5257 729 Church activitics 61.677 61.677 59.823 Chureh management and admin Paper and printing 138 138 231 3d. Church repaiTS Architect's fees Roof repairs Gable Cross repaArs 3.780 15243 3,780 115,243 1,350 4.290 119.023 119.023 5,640 Total resource3 used 65.918 119.023 184.941 69,594 16
St. Michael's Church, Betchworth Parochial Chureh Council Notes to the accounts 31 December 2023 Donations 2023 2022 General Donations Welcarc Bishop of Southwark t£nt Fund chUh Urban Fund FannAng CommunitiC5 Network The Bible Society Royal British Ltgion Lungi Sierra Leone Jenmlem & Middle Fast Church Ass'n Practical Action Robes Project 200 617 150 150 75 200 750 288 750 300 200 400 3(M) 160 80 400 800 800 360 3.480 3,500 Donatio from crib service The Children's Society Disaster Emcrgency Committee- Ukraine 6(M) 150 150 300 Other Fairtrad¢ St. B¢d¢'s 23 4.103 3.900 NB.. The Children's Society iKnefitted from colltiOnS at the thurch amounting to £356 {2022: £399). which w¢r¢ paid io them directly. 17
St. Michael's Church. Betchworth Parochial Church Council Notes to the accounts 31 Deeember 2023 MagaTiDe {2b and 3b) 2023 2022 Ineome eompTises: Donations Advertising 3,131 4.777 3.328 4,974 7.908 8.302 Expenditsre COmPTiW: Printing costs (4.084) (3.724) Balan¢e 3.824 4.578 2023 2022 Fix¢d Assets comprise: Cost Depreciation 331,473 (66.294) 331,473 (59,665) Net b(K)k value 265.179 271,808 18