THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF
THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF
UPMINSTER
(REGISTERED WITH THE CHARITY COMMISSION 1132839)
PARISH CHURCH OF ST. LAURENCE
RECTORS REPORT AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Incumbent:
Reverend Susannah M Brasier
The Rectory
4 Gridiron Place
Upminster
RM14 2BE
Principal bankers:
National Westminster Bank plc
120-122 High Street
Hornchurch
Essex
RM14 2BE
Independent examiner:
Akosua Boachie, Chartered Certified Accountant

RECTOR'S REPORT 2024
Deborah Masterson (Co-opted)
The Parochlal chU￿h Coun¢ll (PCQ of Upminster
has the responsibility of co-operating with the
incumbent in promoting in the eccle5ia5tical parish
the whole mission of the Church: pastoral,
evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has
maintenance re5pon5ibilities for the fabric of the
parish church and other owned property
In Attendance
Tony Bloomfield ￿reasUrer) (elected as PCC
member April 2024)
Beryl Speed (Hon. Secretary)
The Revd Neil Barrett (from February 2024)
Additional Officers
Jame5 Helby (Assistant Treasurer)
Akosua Boachie (Parish Safeguarding Officer)
PCC Membership
Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected
at the Annual Pafochial Church Meeting IAPCMI in
accordance with the Church Representati¢n Rules,
During the year 2024 the follcwing served as
members of the PCC..
Management & Task Groups
The PCC operates through the Standing
Committee, Central Management & Finance Group
ICM&FG), and several task groups, including
Buildlngs Committee and Halls Committee.
Incumbent..
The Revd Susannah
Brasier
The Revd Catherine
Towner lon sick leave
from June 2024)
Assistant Curate.-
Standlng Committ90
The only committee requlred by law consisting of
the Rector, Churchwardens, PCC Secretary,
Treasurer, Vlce-chair and another PCC member
(currently Chris Mowatl. It has the power to
transact the business of the PCC be￿een meetings
subject to directions given by Council. It may
approve routine expenditure up to a limit of £500
greater only in the case of very urgent work.
Deanery Synod Reps..
Penny EaWards (until
oct 2024)
Clive Edwards (Clive also
Vice-chair)
Jean Keen
Churchwarden,.
Churrhwarden..
Cheryl Hale
Central Management & Flnance Group (Cm￿G)
The CM&FG consists of the Stsnding Committee,
Project Leaders of the Project Task Groups and
other members of ttie PCC whom the PCC wishes
to attend. It oversees the routine tasks undertaken
by each group and ensure5 that all extraordinary
matter5, or matter5 requiring PCC approval, are
brought to the attention of the PCC. The CM&FG
liaises with the Standing Committee regarding
business requiring the attention of the PCC
namely, all matters which are part of the PCC'S
legal responsibilities under state and Canon Law,
matters which are extraordinary or involve
substantial change, and
matters
involving
expenditure above £500. The CM&FG may make
Elected members
Tony Bloomfield {from April 20241
Pauline Drewett {until April 2024)
Doreen Hagan luntil Apfil 2024)
Colin JaNis luntil April 2024)
John Leaback (from April 2024)
Linda Lockwood {from April 2024)
Nigel Lockwood
Michael Master50n (until April 20241
Christopher Mowat
Rebecco Perchard
Pauline Smith (from April 2024)
Nicholas Thomson

recommendations to the PCC but these are not
Review of the Year
binding on the PCC.
The worship of St Laurence remains central to its
mission and ministry. During 2024 we benefited
from the ministry of the Revd Catherine Towner as
Assistant Curate, Deborah Masterson. our Pastoral
Assistant, Juliet Masterson, our Auth0ri5ed Local
Preacher, and the Revd Neil Bar￿tt, who joined us
for a curacy placement which, happily for us, was
then extended. We also enjoyed havin9 Carly
Lucas, an ordinand from St Luke's, Cranham, here
on placement for several months. Our Sacristan,
servers, musician5. readers, interces5or5, flower
arrangers. sidespeople and many others have also
contributed much to our worshlp through the year.
PCC Task Groups
Project Task Groups are set up for spÈcif it projects
as and when the Incumbent andlor the PCC believe
there is a need. The PCC may delegate matters to
CM&FG andlor Task Groups where legally allowed
to do so and when deemed appropriate by the
member5 of the PCC.
Members may be co-opted by PCC or CM&FG.
Current Task Groups include..
Buildings Management Group (BMG)
oversee the church, churchyard, Parish Office/Guild
Hut and 6 Gaynes Park Road
to
During 2024, most services were held in person but
Sunday Evening Services continued on Zoom for
the most part. although we also enjoyed the return
of occasional Evensongs sung by the cholr.
Hall$ Commlttee- to oversee the Church Halls
W•bslte/Electronk Communications/lT
oversee website, office equipment, SO￿are, wi-fi
and all associated matter5
to
The church was open every day and continues to
be appreciated by those who come to visit
especially those seeking a place of peace at a
difficult time.
Adventurer5' Leaders - to oversee provi510n for
children and young people
We saw the tomplétion of the final parts of the
repair project which included Quinquennial Repairs
and other matters that needed addressing.
Enomous thanks must go to Chris Mowat for all
hi5 time and energy in managing this, and to
Margaret Reading and Peter Chambers whose
legacies helped to fund thSs.
Personnel
to
consider
the
church'5
responsibilities as an employer
Churth 8uilding Improvements Fundralslng - To
fund raise forthe proposed extensltsn to the thurch
building
Electoral Roll: At 31 st December 2024, there were
130 people on the electoral roll Our estimated
'worshipping community is rather broader than
reflected by the electoral roll.
We also completed significant repairs to the Minor,
Derham and Hurford Halls, and are very grateful
for the legacy of Melvyn Gallagher which enabled
thi5 to happen.
We also made significant progress towards the
realisation ol the first phase of our Building
Improvements ProjecL and we hope that this will
proceed to the sta9e of seeking a faculty shortly.

We did not host any weddings in 2024 but held a
number of baptisms and funerals. We held regular
Parade Setvices. welcomed children on a good
numbei of school and uniformed group visits to
church, and participated in Heritage Open
Days/Ride and Stride in September.
considerable and conscientious work as PCC
Treasurer. The accounts show a total income of
£588.941 and expenditure of £335.515 (restricted
and unrestricted funds plus the Restoration Appeal
Fund} giving a surplus of £251,426. We have been
blessed with a number of generous legacies in
2024 totalling £292,848 and the PCC are focussed
on ensuring we use these gifts wisely. The QI
repairs that commenced in 2023 were completed
with a further £58,882 spent in 2024. We were able
to claim VAT back under the Listed Places of
Footstep5, a rnonthly seryice for pre-school
children, continues, as does Adventurers, (Sunday
School). We prepared children for First Communion
and one adult for Baptism and Confirmation. Many
thanks to those who make all these initiatives
Worship Grant Scheme, and insurance covered the
costs of repairing storm damage. We continued to
raise money for our Building Improvement Project
and raised a further £13.244 in 2024.
In our
General Fund, there was a surplus of £234,539
largely reflecting the receipt of the legacies.
Income from Halls remains a key source of income
as well as a fantastic cornmunity resource.
Occupancy is high and Income reached £93,792 in
2024. However we need to invest in the H811s to
POS5ible. We have also continued to enjoy a warm
relationship with St Laurence Pre-school, to have
representation on the Representative Religious
Body set up by the Coopers. Company and Cobom
School, and to be the sponsoring body for the 2nd
Upminster {St Laurence) Scout Group. The latter
celebrated its centenary in 2024 and held a Family
Camp at Thriftwood to celebrate, where the Rector
enjoyed trying out the Cresta Runl
keep them in the condition our users expert and
we spent over £49.CQO in 2024 on major
refurbishment works,
Planned Giving continues
to dwindle and we need to rely on regular
collection and donation income as well to meet the
runnin9 Costs of the Church. We continue to meet
our Quots obligations in full.
We continue to take the welfare of children and
vulnerable adults seriously. Thanks go to Akosua
Boachie as our Parish Safeguarding Representative
and Michelle Barkwith who is administering
training requirements.
Pastoral care also remain5 key to the life and
purpose of the church. Regular visiting and Home
Communions have continued, as well as services in
care homes for Christmas and Easter.
Restricted funds showed a gain of £1.426. The
value of our investments increased by £2268 and
they continued to pay good Income.
We held Lent and Athent study groups which were
appreciated by those involved Our Eastertide and
Christmas services were well attended.
Nigel Lockwood continues to oversee our IT and
communication5 and ha5 been progressing a
number of important projects including our
handling of data, increasing ol website security and
plans for replacing the sound system in church,
The PCC met at variou5 points during the year. Jean
Keen and Cheryl Hale continued to provide
invaluable seNice as Churchwardens, and Clive
Edwards continued to offer valuable 5UPPOrt as
Vice-chair of the PCC.
In addition, we are delighted that Nigel is no
longer our 'Acting' Director of Music but our new
permanent Director of Musi( who with the choir
continues provide us with a wide range of beautiful
music in worship.
We continue to be very grateful to Tony
Bloomfield, assisted by James Helby. for his

Fundraising for the Building Improvements Project
continued with regular fundraising initiatives
throughout the year, including a lovely meal at
Top Meadow, an excellent quiz, a wonderful
Mediterranean Evenin9 and another very
succe55ful Autumn Fayre.
Our relationships with other churches in the
Deanery and Churche5 Together continue to be
important and it was good to be part of thè Good
Friday walk and service, and to host the annual
United SeNice
Joanne
Chapman
continued
Administrator, and Becky Perchard as Halls
Bookings Secretary - many thanks to them foi oll
they have done.
as
Parish
The SLUGS (St Laurence Upminster Gardening
Squad) continued to work Èxtremely hard to keep
the churchyard in order and to provide a pleasant
and relaxing space for the community to visit.
We progressed some of our efforts to be more
intentional and effective in our 'Care of Creation,,
including adoption of more eco-frlendly materials
in parish life, and ￿der use of Fairtrade products.
Our parish magazine, Gridiron, was produced bi-
monthly- we thank Arlette Wiggins, Joanne
Chapman and our regular contributors for their
efforts. Gridiron remains an important tool in
connecting With the wider parish as well as with
the church community.
It was a great joy to hold celebratory meals for
Quinquagesima Sunday, the Patronal Festival and
HaNest.
I would Ilke to th8nk everyone who has been part
of the life of this church during this year, helping
us to express and encounter, in a wide range of
ways, God's love for us and God's call to us to love
cur neighbour.
'Charity of the Month, continue5 and we also
continued to collect for the Harold Hill Foodbank.
Although we no longer have a Children's Society
Committee we still held a successful Christingle
service.
the Revd Susannah 8rasier Rertorand Chair of the
pcc
Members of the congregation also provided many
and variou5 kinds of support to others in the local
community throughout the year.

PCC of Upminster
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024
All numbèts in £
Year ended 31 December
2024
2023
Note
Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
3,197
3,197
Current Assets
Charity & endowment trusts
10
90,965
88,697
Debtors and prepayments
Short tenn deposits
Cash at bank and in harKI
7 14,173
508,406
15,175
245,440
541,133
281,266
Llabillties . Amounts falling due
wlthln one year
8 31241
22 800
Net Current Assets
609,892
258,466
Less - Uabllltles . Amount8 falling due after
after one year
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted - General
Unrestricted - Halls Capital Reserve
Unrestricted - Propety reserve
Total Unrestricted
358,763
9 36,402
112,903
42,000
416,214
181,155
Restricted
St Laurence Church Restorats'on Appeal Fund
68.659
119,181
66,256
102,949
350 360
Approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf on I z45 ZOIS
Chairman
Member

PCC of Upminster
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 st December 2024
Unre8trlcted ReslriGted Restoratlon Total Funds
Funds
Funds App Fund
2024
All numbet3 in £
2023
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming fesources from
donors
other ￿Oluntary incoming
resources
Income Irom
church halls and other
Olher incomino resources
Income from In￿St￿entS
2a
75,335
4,033
4,055
83,423
90,647
2b
292,848
7.418
300,266
27.576
2c
2d
28
94,739
27,457
7,864
94,739
98.005
14,508
85.607
32,540
14,107
466
2,071
68,082
4.573
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
84,128
250.477
RESOURCES USED
Grants
Actlvilies directty relating to
the work of Ihe Church
Fundraising and publiclty
Church management and
administration
3a
4,033
4,033
4,485
3b
3¢
248,398
30
566
67,896
316,860
30
357,842
3d
16,087
505
18.592
12,394
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
264 515
5,104
337 515
374,787
NET INCOMING IOUTGOING)
RESOURCES
Balances BIF 1st January 2024
233,728
181 155
414.883
1,466
16,232
102 949
119,181
251,426
(124,310)
478 426
352,116
67,722
601,786
other recognised gains..
Intra-fund transfers
Gainsl(losses) on charity funds 10
Balances CIF 31st December 2024
1,331
416,214
937
68,659
2,268
604,OS4
1,756
350,360
119 181
Represented by:.
General funds
Halls Capital Resen+P
Property reseNe
Charitylendowment funds
Resloration Appeal Fund
308,375
36,402
21,049
52,388
30,082
336,457
36,402
21,049
90,985
119,181
604 054
90,482
42.000
26,252
88,697
102 949
350 360
10
12
38,577
119,181
119181
416214
68,659

PCC of Upminster
Notes to the Financial Statsments for the year ended 31 st Decèmber 2024
1.Accounting Policles
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Uprninster is a regISte￿d
charity, number 1132839.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Church Accounting
Regulations (2(M)6) in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current
FRS102 Charities Statement of Recommended Practice 2019. However, as a smaller
charity as defined by FRS102 (income less than £500,000) reliets have been applied,
notably no cash flow statement is provided. The income for 2024 has exceeded this
threshold due to a number of one-off items each of which is iden*'fied in the accounts but is
not expected to recur hence no change in the basis of preparation.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for
inv8stment assets which are shown at market valu8. The Financial Statements include all
transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.
They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body
nor those that are infomial gatherings of Church members.
Funds
General funds opresent the funds of the PCC that are not subjact to any restrictions
garding 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. The
Restorakn'on Appeal Fund is separately disclosed and is a material designated fund.
Restricted funds comprise endowments and18gacies and the income generated on Ihese
investments which is to be only expended on the restricted purpose as specified by the
donor.
Incoming Resources
Collections are recognised when re￿iVed by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving
receivable under covenant is recognised when received. Grants and legacies lo the PCC
are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement of the amount due.
Income from Halls is recognised in the period for which the rental services were paid for.
Income for rental of our property at 6 Gaynes Park Road is recognised in the period for
which the rental service is paid for.
Income lax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the underlying incorne is
received.
All other income is accounted for when received.

PCC of Upminster
Notes to the FinanGial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (cont)
Resources used
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award
creates a binding obligation on the PCC. The diocesan quota is accounted for when paid.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by section 10 of the
Charities Act 2011. No value is pla￿d on moveable church furnishings held by the
churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and ￿lch require a faculty for disposal since
the PCC considers this to be inalienable propety All expenditure incurred during the year
on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church knmishings, whether maintenance
or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities and
separately disclosed.
Equipment used within the church premises is written off as expenditure when purchased.
Property held by the PCC is accounted for at historic cost.
Current assets
Amounts owing to and collectable by the PCC are shown as debtors.
Short term deposrts include cash held on deposit either with the COIF Church of England
funds or at the Natwest bank, authorised and regulated by FCA and PRA.
Charity and endowment trusts are held at the matket value at Ihe balance sheet date as
provided by the Fund Managers.

PCC of Upminster
Notes lo the Financial Statements for year ended 31 December 2024 Icont)
All nÉunbers in £
2. Incoming resources
Unrestricted Restricted Restoratlon
Funds
Funds App Fund
Total
Funds
2023
2a Incoming resources from donors
Planned Giving..
Covenants, gift aid & srnall donations
Tax recoveredlrecovefable
U￿0venanted
Other collections
Charity collections
Sundry donatiorB & for speL7al purposes
52,577
13,373
4,630
2,656
1,200 $3,777
721
14,094
4,630
4,790
4,033
54,997
14.667
4,850
6,218
4,485
2,134
4,033
055 83 423
2b Other voluntary incomiNJ resources
Legacy
Fund Raisiro
Grarts received
292,848
292.848
7,418
6.000
6,576
15,000
7,418
292 848
7418 300 286
2c Income from ancilLgry activities
Magazine ar)J book stau
Chuwch hall incom8
947
889
2d Other incomiry resources
Fees to PCC
Churchyard m8inlenance
Rental income
Insurance recovery
VAT recovered under LPW scheme
Other income
5,474
5,474
466
21,000
35.507 35,507
32,575 32,866
692
68 082 96 005
8.906
439
21,000
466
21,000
291
692
1,322
873
466
2e Income from investments
Deposit interest and income fram trusts
4 573 14 508
4 573 14,$08
14,107
Total incoming resource5
498,243
6,570
84,128 588,941 250,477
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PCC of Upminster
Notss to the Financial Statements for the year erKled 31 December 20231¢¢nt)
All numbèrs in £
3. Resources used
Unrestr
Funds
Restr Re8toratlon
Funds App Fund
Total
Funds
2022
3a Chaiitable Giving
Church overseas." missionary societies
Church overseas.. other
313
313
574
Home chaiities - other
Home charities - cttur¢h
3,276
3,276
3,911
3b Act5vities directly relati1￿ to the work of the Church
Diocesan quots
Clergy and support staff expenses
Fees lor weddirvJs arKI funerals
Church running expenses
Church maintenanc8
QI repairs and professional fees
Organ maintenance
Education
Upkeep of churchyard
Salaries and honoraria
Church halls costs
Church halls improvements
other
96,890
1,071
2,581
21,OS1
12,765
96,890
1,071
2,581
21,051
12,765
67,673 67,573
323
323
566
5,037
15,795
44,062
49,004
142
67 896 316 860
91,480
885
4,853
23.269
13,289
152,838
$66
589
4,337
15,124
41,466
8,596
172
5,037
15,795
44,062
49.004
142
$66
3c Fund ralsiro aThJ wblGity
Pub&cty fix church and fund raisirKJ everts
School pnzes
30
30
30
30
30
66
3d Church management arKI administration
Stationery, postage, sundries
Rental property co315
10,248
505
10,753
11,945
449
Total resources u￿d
264,515
5,104
67,896 337,515
374,787

PCC of Upminster
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 (cont)
All numbers in £
2024
2023
4. Staff costs
Salaries and honoraria
20,449
19,490
During the year remuneration was paid to a Director of Music, Halls Secretary
and the Administrative Assistant to the Rector. Thè rèmuneration paid to the Halls Booking
Secretary is included in the Halls Expenditure. No person earned £40,000 or more.
S. Flxed assets for use by the PCC
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold Land
and Buildings
Total
6 Gaynes Park Road Upminster at cost
3,197
3,197
Depreciation is not provided on the freehold buildings and no impaimient has been recognised.
6. Analysis of net assets by fund
Unrestricted Restrictsd Restoration
Funds
Funds
App Fund
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Charityiendowment funds
Fund balance
3,197
391,870
(31,241)
30,082
119,181
416 214
119 181
7.Debtors
2024
2023
Gift Aid recoverable from HMRC
Other debtors
14,173
15,136
39
Gift Aid receivable is due from HMRC for the year from 1 January 2024.
2024
2023
8. Liabilities . amounts falling due within one year
Accruals
Halls income ￿ceIVed in advance
19,697
11,544
31241
12,038
Accruals reflect expenses related to 2024 and settled in January and February 2025.
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PCC of Upminster
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 20241cont)
All numbers in £
9. Property Reserve and Halls Capital Reserve - not restricted
The PCC ha￿ agreed to set aside funds for major repairs to PCC
property and to maintain the Halls.
2024
2023
Property Reserve
Opening balance
Transfer to Halls Capital Resefve
Property maintenants expense
Closing balance
26,252
72,100
{30,000)
15,8481.
21,049
Hall8 Capltal Reserve
Opening balanGe
Transfer from Property Reserve
Allocation of In￿Me to Halls Capital Reserve
Improvement works to Halls
Closing balan
2024
42,000
2023
30,000
12,000
20,000
25 598
36,402
42 000
10. Charity & Endowment Trusts
The restricted funds indude the following charities,,
a) Frith (charity registration 262008) created in 1610 to provide bread for the poor of
the parish, The PCC received £40 of income from this Trust in 2024. The balanca
of this trust at 31 Detsmber was £1,464 and was invested in the COIF Charities
Investment Fund. The PCC intend to close this trust and distribute the balance
(£2,668 including accumulated income at 31 December 2024) to a local charity in
line with the objectives of the trust.
b) 8oyce (charity registration 310907) created in 1869 to advance youth membership
of th8 choir. The PCC received £50 of income from this Trust in 2024, The
balance of this trust at 31 December was £1,826 and was invested in the COIF
Charities Investment Fund. The PCC intsnd to combine the balance of the trust
(£3,323) with other fvnds designated for the Choir from 1 Jan 2025.
The restricted frJnds also include the following er+dowment trusts.,
c) Miss G.K. Wjnght (deceased), a perpetual endowment for the upkeep of the
churchyard. The PCC received £466 of income from this Trust in 2024. The
balance of this trust at 31 December was £7,751 and was invested in the M&G
Charifund (£7,230) and tre M&G Charibond (£521).
d) Ms Rona England Bequest, created by a legacy in 1994 for educational purposes.
The PCC re￿Ived £1,981 of income from this Trusl in 2024 and incurred expenses
of £1,071. The balance of this trust at 31 December was £27,536 and was invested
in the M&G Charifund.
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PCC of Upminster
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 (cont)
All numbers in £
The unrestricted funds include the following endowment:
e) Miss C F lthitehead Trust, created by a legacy in 1961 and available for use at the
discretion cf the PCC. The PCC received £3,429 of income from this Trust in
2024. The balants of this trust at 31 December was £52,388 and was invested in
the M&G Charifund.
Fund Values
2024
1 .464
1,826
7,751
27.538
38,577
2023
1.432
1,788
7,586
26,838
37,640
Frith Fund Va￿e al 31112
Boyce Fund Value at 31112
Wright Fund Value at 31112
England 8equest Value at 31112
Restricied Funds
Whitehead Trust Value at 31112
52.388
51,057
Charlty & endowmenl trusts
88.697
Unreallsed galiv(loss) for the year
2,288
(1,758)
11. Financial Commitments.
There are no significant financial commitments forlhe coming year al 31 December 2024.
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PCC of Upminster
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 (cont)
All numbers in £
12. St. Laurence Church Restoration Appeal Fund
The St Laurence Church Restcration Appeal includes funds for ts repairs
and maintenance of church fabric, repairs and nwintenance of the organ,
tower and bells, and a historic bequesl for repairs and maintenance of the
hurch and and the organ.
Income and Expendlture
2024
2023
Repalrs & Malntenance fvnd
Fund Raising
Donations and ot1￿r income
Grants reCeI￿d
VAT recoNEry
Insurance claim
Eypendilure
7,418
8,550
6,576
12,C63
15,C()O
727
32,575
35,507
16,477
(29,096)
14,364
Transfer from G8n8ra1 Fund
Bequest for Church fabric fund
Income
E4)enditure
(89,374}
Bequest for Organ fund
Incoff
E>pendtture
78
323
(245)
(846)
There was no income or e>penditure in tPK8 other Restoratron Aopeal funds.
31 December
2024
120
Balances by fund
2023
Repairs & hlaintenance fund
Bells & TowEr fund
Bequesl for Church Fabric
Bequest for Organ
64199
47,722
44,001
44,(￿)1
119181
102 949
In 2024 the cost of Ihe Quinquennial I nspection repairs was £58,882
(2023 £153,802).
A refund of VAT under the LPW Grant scheme of £32.575
was recei￿d. Income of £35,507 was recei￿￿ from an insurance claim due to
storm dan￿ge to the weatherwdne and spire.
Repairs & Mairrtenance Fund includès £55,723 raised for the Building
Impr￿ment Projecl. Funds raised in 2024 were £13,244 and costs incurred
were £8,686.
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PCC of Upminster
Independent Examiners Report to the PCC
I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024,
which are set out on pages e to 15.
Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Examiner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2)
of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent exafflination is needed.
It is my responsibility to
Examine the accounts under s8Ction 145 of the 2011 Act,.
Follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity
Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act., and
State whether particular matters have come to my attention,
Basis of Independent Examiners Statement.
My éxamination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given
by Ihe Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records k8Pt
by the charity 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 management committee conceming any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit,
and consequently I do not express an opinion on the accounts.
Independent ExaMine￿S statsment
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., or
to prepare accx>unts, which accord with these accounting records have not been met", or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be ￿aChed.
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Akosua 8oachie, FCCA
Boundary Road
Upminsler
Essex
Date
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