PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 1
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The parish is part of the Diocese of Manchester within the Church of England. The correspondence address is:-
St Mark’s Rectory Walkden Road Worsley Manchester M28 2WH
Website: www.stmarksworsley.org.uk
The parish is divided into two districts, with three congregations and two schools, and is served by a team ministry.
St Mark’s District
St Mark Worsley, Worsley Brow, Worsley, Manchester M28 2WH St Mark’s C of E Primary School, Aviary Road, Worsley, Manchester M28 2WF
St Mary’s District
St Mary the Virgin, Ellenbrook, Ellenbrook Road, Manchester M28 1FR St Andrew Church in School, Vicar’s Hall Lane, Boothstown, Manchester, M28 1HS St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Vicar’s Hall Lane, Boothstown, Manchester M28 1HS
Aims and purposes
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the clergy in promoting to the public, in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Under the Constitution of the Team Ministry, the PCC delegates to the District Church Councils (DCC’s) of St Mark and St Mary the day to day promotion of the mission of the Church and the care and maintenance of the church buildings.
Activities
The annual meeting gives an opportunity to express gratitude for all the hard work that has been done in the past year. Not just in the maintaining of the church buildings, but the worship services, the social and fundraising events and the Occasional Offices. Of course, it is not without its challenges, such is the nature of ministry and mission but each of our churches is blessed with committed people who give of themselves.
We take seriously the diocesan call to be a growing, nurturing and serving community. We recognise that church is very much More Than Sunday and living out our faith goes beyond the church doors.
At the Discussion and Agreement meeting with Diocesan officers in March, we were urged to find ways to pay our Parish Share in full.
It is a hefty Share, of that there is no doubt, but we were reminded of our Christian and moral obligation to meet that which, in turn, helps to support those parishes that are less well off, indeed, struggling financially, to cover day to day bills. This is why it is called ‘Share’. Not to mention the diocesan support services that are readily accessible to us.
Our parish accounts show that we are in a position to meet our obligations, living out the gospel values of loving our neighbour as part of the wider church community.
To this end, we agreed that in 2024, St. Mary’s would pay £41,000 and St. Mark’s would pay £54,000. This would be reviewed next year.
Area Dean Colin Pearson reminded us that when we are ‘signed up’ to Jesus, sacrificial giving becomes a natural desire. Indeed, the long-term solution, as advised by the D + A panel, is to grow discipleship. Like the parable of the mustard seed, it starts small and doesn’t happen overnight. This is where a Mission Action Plan is helpful.
Members are asked to note the date of this year’s Archdeacon’s Visitation: 7:30pm, Wed 12th June, St. Mark's Church, Worsley.
Financial Review
Income for the year totaled £232,071 (2022 - £220,522) and expenditure £277,511 (2022 - £205,567) giving an excess of expenditure for the current year of £45,440 compared with a surplus of £14,955 for 2022. The change in financial results from surplus to loss has arisen because of exceptional expenditure in the churchyard at St Marks and a new heating system at St Marys. In addition the cost of energy has risen dramatically. Attendance at Church services remains buoyant but the ability to contribute financially to the running of the Parish has been constrained by the cost of living increases that we are all experiencing. We struggle to pay our Parish Share in full and are faced with some very costly remedial works to the structure of our churches. So whilst the balance sheet shows the Parish to be in a healthy financial position, this is being slowly eroded by ongoing losses which are not sustainable.
Reserves Policy
Over many years the Parish has accumulated its Unrestricted General Fund from bequests of property and general income. The church of St Mark itself is a Grade 1 listed building and is now over 175 years old. The Parish has been made aware that extensive repair work is needed to St Mark Church and that this will require substantial financing totaling an estimated £500,000.. Accordingly the PCC considers it prudent policy to maintain general funds at current levels to guard against the loss in value of its investment, the fabric of the Church and its surroundings and related high maintenance costs.
Structures, Governance and Management
PCC Members who served during the year 2023:-
| Team Rector | Revd Adam Whittle |
|---|---|
| Team Vicar | Revd Karen Hopwood-Owen |
| Reader | Sheila Radford |
| Parish Warden | Kath Tonge |
| District Church Warden | Peter Lumb (St Mary) |
| Irene Butler (St Andrew) | |
| Deanery Synod Member | Lesley Hopwood-Ryan |
| Helen Wiles | |
| Elected – St Marks’s | Greta Barwise |
| Paul Speakman | |
| Christine Ellis | |
| Francesca Orford | |
| Barbara Lyon | |
| Elizabeth Pollitt | |
| Douglas Wright | |
| Elected – St Mary’s | Carol Sansome |
| Paul Heathcote | |
| Jade Philips |
Appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Team Rector, Team Vicar, Churchwardens, those elected to the Deanery Synod and members elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The PCC is a registered charity.
The PCC members are responsible for decision making on all matters of general concern and importance to the Parish including its finances. The PCC meets four to five times a year. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has a number of subcommittees each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. These include Worship, Safeguarding of children and young people, Buildings and Finance, Church missionary work and Communications.
Team Vicar
Revd. Karen Hopwood-Owen
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY
Charity Registration No 1132732
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council | 1 |
| Balance Sheet | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Accounting Policies | 4 – 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 – 10 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 11 |
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY
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BALANCE SHEET
| Notes | 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | 31 December 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Tangible fixed Assets | 5a | 27,480 | 32,379 | ||
| Investment assets | 5b | 355,607 | 350,815 | ||
| __ | __ | ||||
| 383,087 | 383,194 | ||||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Debtors | 6 | 6,449 | 7,476 | ||
| Bank and Cash | 264,279 | 276,993 | |||
| __ | __ | ||||
| 270,728 | 284,469 | ||||
| Current Liabilities: amounts falling | |||||
| due within one year | 7 | 41,069 | 14,271 | ||
| __ | __ | ||||
| Net Current Assets | 229,659 | 270,198 | |||
| __ | __ | ||||
| Total Net Assets | 612,746 | 653,392 | |||
| __ | __ | ||||
| Funds | 8 & 9 | ||||
| Unrestricted | 517,028 | 549,997 | |||
| Restricted | 48,873 | 60,296 | |||
| Endowment | 46,845 | 43,099 | |||
| __ | __ | ||||
| 612,746 | 653,392 | ||||
| __ | __ |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council of St Mark Worsley on 1 May 2024 and signed on its behalf by
Rev Karen Hopwood-Owen ……………………………… Team Vicar
Mrs K Tonge ..............................…………………………. Church Warden
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 3
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Note | Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | Total | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming Resources | ||||||
| Incoming resources from | ||||||
| donors | 2a | 100,845 | 44,485 | - | 145,330 | 130,969 |
| Other voluntary incoming | ||||||
| resources | 2b | 16,540 | - | - | 16,540 | 16,730 |
| Income from charitable | ||||||
| and ancillary trading | 2c | 47,312 | 160 | - | 47,472 | 52,160 |
| Income from investments | 2d | 22,729 | - | - | 22,729 | 20,663 |
| __ | _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Total Incoming | ||||||
| Resources | 187,426 | 44,645 | - | 232,071 | 220,522 | |
| __ | _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Resources Expended | ||||||
| Activities directly relating | ||||||
| to the work of the church | 3a | 211,301 | 55,857 | - | 267,158 | 190,460 |
| Church management and | ||||||
| administration | 3b | 9,102 | - | - | 9,102 | 14,458 |
| Other expenditure | 3c | 1,040 | 211 | - | 1,251 | 649 |
| __ | __ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Total Resources | ||||||
| Expended | 221,443 | 56,068 | - | 277,511 | 205,567 | |
| __ | __ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Net (Expenditure)/ | ||||||
| Incoming & Resources | (34,017) | (11,423) | - | (45,440) | 14,955 | |
| Gain/(Loss) on | ||||||
| investments | ||||||
| -unrealized | 1,048 | - | 3,746 | 4,794 | (4,582) | |
| __ | __ | __ | _ | _ | ||
| Net Movement of Funds | (32,969) | (11,423) | 3,746 | (40,646) | 10,373 | |
| Balances b/fwd at | ||||||
| 1 January 2023 | 549,997 | 60,296 | 43,099 | 653,392 | 643,019 | |
| __ | __ | __ | _ | _ | ||
| Balances c/fwd at | ||||||
| 31 December 2023 | 517,028 | 48,873 | 46,845 | 612,746 | 653,392 | |
| __ | __ | __ | _ | _ |
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 4
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value as appropriate. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the financial statements of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
Restricted funds are those funds that must be spent on restricted purposes. Details of the funds held and their restrictions are provided in note 9. Endowment funds where the capital must be retained are also explained in note 9.
Incoming Resources
Voluntary Income and capital sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under covenant is recognised only when received. The income from deposited covenants is spread over the duration of the deed of covenant. Income tax recoverable on covenants or gift aid donations is accounted for when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement of the amount due, is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain. Funds raised by fairs, garden parties and similar events are accounted for when received. Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for when received.
Income from Investments
Dividends and Interest are accounted for when receivable. Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due.
Gains and losses on investments
Realised gains and losses are recognised when Investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on the revaluation of financial investments at the year end.
Resources Expended
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PPC
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 5
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting Policies (continued)
Activities directly relating to the work of the Church
The parish share is accounted for when due. Any parish share unpaid at 31 December should be provided for in these financial statements as an operational (though not a legal) liability and shown as a creditor in the balance sheet but see note 10.
Fixed assets
Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings
Consecrated and benefice property is excluded from the financial statements in accordance with section 10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.
No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure
Other property
St Marks Parish Hall Stated at cost less accumulated depreciation - provided so as to write off the cost completely in equal instalments over 15 years. School House Valued at the mid-point of the Local Authority Council Tax Band plus subsequent additions at cost. 171 Greenleach Lane Stated at cost
Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 10 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £200 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments
Financial Investments are valued at their market value at 31 December each year.
Current assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove irrecoverable.
Bank and Cash represent money on deposit either with CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 6
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. Incoming Resources
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 2a. Incoming resources from donors | ||||
| Planned giving: | ||||
| Gift Aid | 39,755 | - | 39,755 | 48,535 |
| Income tax recoverable | 17,988 | - | 17,988 | 15,382 |
| Other collections at all services | 21,956 | - | 21,956 | 10,759 |
| Donations and Grants | 21,146 | 44,485 | 65,631 | 36,293 |
| Legacies | - | - | - | 20,000 |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | |
| 100,845 | 44,485 | 145,330 | 130,969 | |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | |
| 2b Other voluntary Incoming resources | ||||
| Donations appeals etc: | ||||
| Floodlight sponsorship | 480 | - | 480 | 855 |
| Fetes, bazaars, other fund raising events | 16,060 | - | 16,060 | 15,875 |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | |
| 16,540 | - | 16,540 | 16,730 | |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | |
| 2c Income from charitable and ancillary | ||||
| trading | ||||
| Magazine sales and advertising revenue | 3,110 | - | 3,110 | 3,029 |
| Wedding fees | 15,182 | - | 15,182 | 11,450 |
| Baptisms | 1,301 | - | 1,301 | 510 |
| Flowers | 218 | 160 | 378 | 367 |
| St Marks Church Hall | 9,614 | - | 9,614 | 13,543 |
| Funerals | 17,551 | - | 17,551 | 20,935 |
| War Memorial Grant | 336 | - | 336 | 336 |
| Energy Grant | - | - | - | 1,990 |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | |
| 47,312 | 160 | 47,472 | 52,160 | |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | |
| 2d Income from investments | ||||
| Interest | 8,779 | - | 8,779 | 3,999 |
| Rental income | 13,950 | - | 13,950 | 16,664 |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | |
| 22,729 | - | 22,729 | 20,663 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | |
| Total Incoming Resources | 187,426 | 44,645 | 232,071 | 220,522 |
| __ | _ | __ | __ |
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 7
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- Resources Expended
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | Total | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 3a | Directly relating to the work of the Church | ||||
| Ministry : Parish Share | 87,681 | - | 87,681 | 86,812 | |
| Clergy expenses | 4,715 | - | 4,715 | 5,638 | |
| Church – running expenses | |||||
| Insurance | 12,418 | - | 12,418 | 10,447 | |
| Utilities | 30,356 | - | 30,356 | 17,958 | |
| Church maintenance | 13,496 | 55,707 | 69,203 | 14,798 | |
| Upkeep of altar services | 3,888 | - | 3,888 | 2,932 | |
| Upkeep of churchyard | 15,674 | - | 15,674 | 5,284 | |
| Magazine Printing Costs inc Crux | 1,966 | - | 1,966 | 1,885 | |
| Wages and Fees | 23,530 | - | 23,530 | 22,196 | |
| Depreciation of Tangible Fixed Assets | 5,979 | - | 5,979 | 5,885 | |
| Miscellaneous | 2,772 | 150 | 2,922 | 3,896 | |
| Wedding & Funeral Fees | 8,826 | - | 8,826 | 12,729 | |
| _ | _ | _ | __ | ||
| 211,301 | 55,857 | 267,158 | 190,460 | ||
| __ | _ | __ | __ | ||
| 3b | Church management and administration | ||||
| Printing, postage & stationery | 2,350 | - | 2,350 | 2,200 | |
| Professional Charges | 6,132 | - | 6,132 | 11,680 | |
| Bank Charges | 620 | - | 620 | 578 | |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | ||
| 9,102 | - | 9,102 | 14,458 | ||
| __ | _ | __ | __ | ||
| 3c | Other expenditure | ||||
| Flower guild | 709 | 211 | 920 | 649 | |
| Organ Maintenance | 331 | - | 331 | - | |
| __ | _ | __ | __ | ||
| 1,040 | 211 | 1,251 | 649 | ||
| __ | _ | __ | __ | ||
| Total Resources Expended | 221,443 | 56,068 | 277,511 | 205,567 | |
| _ | _ | __ | __ |
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 8
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
4. Staff Costs
| 4. | Staff Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Salaries (No. of staff – 1. 2022 – 1.) | 19,920 | 18,114 | |
| _ | _ | ||
| No remuneration is paid to any members of the PCC. | |||
| Expenses are paid to the clergy to reimburse them for | |||
| parish expenses incurred. | |||
| 5a. | Tangible fixed assets |
| angible fixed assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Parish Hall | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| At 1 January 2023 | 64,819 | 77,326 | 142,145 |
| Additions | 1,080 | - | 1,080 |
| __ | __ | __ | |
| At 31 December 2023 | 65,899 | 77,326 | 143,225 |
| __ | __ | __ | |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 January 2023 | 32,441 | 77,325 | 109,766 |
| Charge for the year | 5,979 | - | 5,979 |
| _ | _ | _ | |
| At 31 December 2023 | 38,420 | 77,325 | 115,745 |
| _ | _ | _ | |
| Net Book Values | |||
| At 31 December 2023 | 27,479 | 1 | 27,480 |
| At 31 December 2022 | 32,378 | 1 | 32,379 |
| _ | _ | _ | |
| nvestment assets | |||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Financial Securities at Market Value | |||
| CBF Fixed Interest Securities | 530 | 500 | |
| CBF Investment Fund | 41,146 | 37,580 | |
| Short term deposits | 45,578 | 44,382 | |
| _ | _ | ||
| 87,254 | 82,462 | ||
| _ | _ |
5b. Investment assets
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 9
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 5b.Investment assets (continued) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Investment Property at Cost | ||
| School House | 85,245 | 85,245 |
| 171 Greenleach Lane | 183,108 | 183,108 |
| __ | __ | |
| 268,353 | 268,353 | |
| __ | __ | |
| Total Investment Assets | 355,607 | 350,815 |
| __ | __ |
The PCC are of the opinion that the total market value of the investment property is £700,000.
| 6. | Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Prepayments and other debtors | 3,908 | 3,822 | |
| Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid | 2,540 | 3,654 | |
| _ | _ | ||
| 6,448 | 7,476 | ||
| _ | _ | ||
| 7. | Liabilities: Amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Creditors for goods and services | 41,079 | 14,271 | |
| _ | _ | ||
| 8. | Analysis of Net Assets by Fund |
| nalysis of Net Assets by Fund | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | ||
| funds | funds | Funds | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | 336,242 | - | 46,845 | 383,087 |
| Current Assets | 221,855 | 48,873 | - | 270,728 |
| Current Liabilities | (41,069) | - | - | (41,069) |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | |
| Fund Balance | 517,028 | 48,873 | 46,845 | 612,746 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ |
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY 10
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
9. Fund Details
| und Details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | ||
| funds | funds | funds | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| St Mark Worsley | 463,577 | 37,382 | 46,845 | 547,804 |
| St Marys Ellenbrook with St Andrews | ||||
| Boothstown | 50,455 | 12,664 | - | 63,119 |
| Magazine Account | 457 | - | - | 457 |
| St Mark’s Flower Guild | 1,356 | - | - | 1,356 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | |
| 515,845 | 50,046 | 46,845 | 612,736 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ |
Analysis of Restricted and Endowment Funds
| St Mark | ||
|---|---|---|
| Meadowcroft Legacy – the capital is a bequest invested to | ||
| produce Income for maintenance of the church fabric | 5,605 | |
| Williams Legacy – the capital is permanent endowment whilst | ||
| the application of income is unrestricted | 38,253 | |
| A number of small bequests which stipulate that capital is | ||
| permanent and income be applied to churchyard upkeep | 2,987 | |
| Bromley Legacy – re Family grave | 5,000 | |
| Organ Fund | 24,837 | |
| Bellringers fund for the refurbishment of the bells | 4,229 | |
| Restoration fund, re Ellesmere Chapel | 3,316 | |
| _ | _ | |
| 37,382 | 46,845 | |
| _ | _ | |
| St Marys | ||
| Flower Guild | 1,114 | |
| Building Fund | 9,550 | |
| Kitchen Fund | 2,000 | |
| _ | ||
| 12,664 | ||
| _ |
10. Parish Share
For the current financial year the unpaid Parish Share for the parish amounted to £13,052 (2022 £20,501) This is not included in these financial statements, as required by the accounting policy, because it has been written off by the Diocese.
11. After date Event
A 2024 Quinquennial Report dated 21 February 2024 has highlighted the need for major restoration work at St Marks Church. The total costs involved including VAT amount to £530,000. The Church is researching ways in which this can be funded.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK WORSLEY l TCPOrt to the charity trusTres on my examinaiion of the ac¢ounts of the Parochial Church Council of St Mark Wor51ey (the Church Council) for the y¢ar ended 31 December 2023. Respon5ibllities and basis of report As the ¢harity tste¢S of the Church Council you are T¢5ponsible for ihe preparation of ihe aOUnts in a¢cordance with the requirements of th¢ Charities Act 2011 {'the Act). I report in respect of My examination of the Church Council's accounts carried out under s¢ciion 145 of the Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under seciiors 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner'$ staternent I have completed my ¢xamination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination giving m¢ cause to believe that in any material Tespect= accounting records weTe not kept in respect of (he Church Council as required by se¢iion 130 of the Act- or the a¢coun(s do noi accord wilh those records. or the accounts do noi comply with the applicable requirements ¢onceming the fomi and content of accounts sei out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any r¢quirement thai the accounts give a twe and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independeni examination. CODfirm that there are no other matter5 to which your att¢ntion should be dr#wn io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 17JJ A J Syddall M.A. F.C.A P B Syddall & Co Chart¢red Accountants Grafton House 81 Chorley Old Road Bolton Lancashire BLI JAJ Date.. 24 Octob¢r 2024