FOREST ROW PARISH ANNUAL REPORT 2023 JA 11
The Annual Report of the Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesias�cal Parish of Forest Row for the year ended 31 December 2023
Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row
St Dunstan's Church, Ashurst Wood
St Stephen's Church, Hammerwood (Closed)
Registered Charity no. 1132867
Website: www.frparish.co.uk Incumbent: Vacant Independent Richard Place Dobson, Chartered Accountants Examiner: 1—7 Sta�on Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1HT Santander UK plc, Bootle Bankers: Barclays Bank plc, 17 High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3AH
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Parochial Church Council of Forest Row
Trustees Annual Report for 2023
Introduc�on
2023 has been a learning curve for all of us. Although, the Venerable Angela officially didn’t leave un�l the middle of April, we really felt our interregnum had started in January, as Angela along with Gareth, was on Sabba�cal. Our grateful thanks to them both for their nearly nine years in our Parish. Many thanks for always being there in the face of our community, at public occasions and being able to support many through �mes of joy and sadness with Bap�sms, Weddings and Funerals. Also, through the pandemic, she produced numerous services on line, thanks to all the technical help which she received from her family and she started Morning Prayer on line, which con�nues and organised the weekly bulle�n. This is a great form of outreach and mission to our Parish, as this goes out to over 160 every week.
During the year our numbers at regular services have been constant, but it - is sad that some have not returned since pre Covid. We are relying on a rela�vely small number trying to keep our Churches running and unfortunately nobody is ge�ng any younger! This again has had an impact on the governance of the church. This year we have not been able to fill all the places on our Parochial Church Council, meaning we have only three quarters of the number of people we need to run as an effec�ve PCC. We are grateful to those who have volunteered their �me and talent and
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Par�cularly, we need to say thank you to Ian King and Keith Stacey, who have kept the Church and Parochial accounts through the year.
With the very grateful help of many clergy, especially Revd Chris Su�on, Revd Karen Higgs and Revd Canon Julia Peaty, we have been able to keep our normal pa�ern of services running for the majority of the year.
We have celebrated all the major fes�vals with great gusto and despite the reduced numbers, the celebra�ons of Epiphany, Candlemas, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, Ascension, Trinity, Harvest, Remembrance, Advent and Christmas have been kept with fervent prayer and praise. We have also con�nued to faithfully meet together on zoom for daily morning prayer.
MISSION
Throughout the year it has been wonderful to have a mix of Clergy, listening to various preachments, which has for many been inspira�onal.
More people have taken up reading ‘New Daylight’ a publica�on with daily scripture readings and medita�ons. Our morning prayer group spend �me thinking about the various saints and martyrs as well as reflec�ng on scripture. During Lent, we met in Holy Trinity Hall and studied the Diocesan Lent Course ‘ Who then is this?’ wri�en especially for the year of the Old Testament. All those who a�ended par�cipated and shared in each session.
future.
The monthly Parish News goes out to over 450 in Forest Row, Ashurst Wood and Hammerwood. Our grateful thanks to Michael Ricks and Wendy Stacey for all the ongoing work they put into this publica�on.
The weekly on line bulle�n, that goes out to over 160, keeps many in touch with the Churches’ services and ac�vi�es and hopefully will encourage more to enter our doors on a more regular basis.
Mission is all about joining in with God’s work, it does mean that God’s work doesn’t get done if we don’t do it. It means that if we lose touch with our creator, we miss out on the blessings we receive when we join in with his work.
Conclusion
2023 has been a challenging year for our Churches and thankfully we have survived. Looking forward, we hope and pray that our Profile will help to encourage a new Priest to come to our Parish, to lead us in our worship and hopefully to help our Churches to grow and con�nue to be central to both our villages.
Simon Morris and June Spoor
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Statutory Reports Fabric Goods and Ornaments
Holy Trinity Church
Graham Bedford, who con�nues to take control of our fabric maintenance and also reports to the DCC through the year.
Roof repairs to the Hall are s�ll ongoing. During the year we nego�ated a grant from the Na�onal Churches Trust of £1,288. With the scaffolding having been erected recently, we hope the work will have been completed by the date of the APCM.
A number of gas leaks have been repaired and rou�ne boiler maintenance has been carried out. With this a few problems were encountered. We now have a specialist firm looking a�er the hall warm air boiler.
During the year we commenced research into op�ons for replacement of our ageing boiler, including electrical infrared, air to water heat pumps and simply a new gas boiler. This is an ongoing situa�on.
been carried out.
The hall was used as a “Warm Room” during the winter months 2022/2023. The local Parish Council made a grant of £750 towards our addi�onal hea�ng costs.
The clock was serviced as usual and thankfully has kept to �me!
The organ blower was serviced in July. The organ and piano have both been tuned once during the year. The organ trumpet stop needs work at some point as there is a high level of dirt, dust and grit which does not help the tuning. When money allows, we hope this could be rec�fied, although some form of cover may be needed to avoid this happening again, as it is close to the archway.
The sound system con�nues to be monitored.
The damaged sign board at St Stephen’s Hammerwood was repaired, painted and put back up.
During the year, the Church has had an occasional ‘spring’ clean and my grateful thanks to those who have helped on these occasions. Thank you to Jeff Horner and his team for grass cu�ng during the year and also to Graham Bedford, who is also helping with the garden alongside the Vicarage garden. It is always so wonderful that people enter our Church and garden so regularly and that they have the opportunity to enjoy such welcoming environments.
My special thanks go to Pamela Bainbridge and Carol Holden who have very kindly opened and locked the Church through the year and help our Church stay open 7 days a week.
My thanks to all members of the congrega�on who con�nue to make our Church such a special place in the lives of the community.
Simon Morris – Churchwarden
St Dunstan’s Church
Fabric
�me last year a decision had been taken to replace the gas powered hot air blower system with new electric infra-red heaters. A decision on the applica�on for a faculty for the new system was awaited. The choice of new system was based partly on cost but more importantly on the environmental benefits of changing from gas to electric. The new system has been in use since October and is working sa�sfactorily.
with fibreglass and finishing with fibreglass impregnated paint which should give it a long life. The cost, excluding the excess of £250, was met by the insurers.
- The gable ends at the front and rear of the Church have been repainted and essen�al re poin�ng has been undertaken. The servicing of the hall boiler, fire alarm system, fire ex�nguishers and kitchen shu�ers has been undertaken as well as the tuning of the organ.
Ornaments
A plaque has been placed at the entrance to the hall recognising the generous bequest by Don Rootes which enabled the replacement of the church hea�ng system.
June Spoor, Churchwarden
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St Stephen’s Churchyard, Hammerwood
The Church Building
A formal dra� “Pastoral Scheme” was issued by the Church Commissioners in April 2021 to provide for the lease of the closed church and part of the Churchyard for “cultural, social, and community purposes and for occasional Chris�an worship.” The period for representa�ons to be made ended on the 27th May 2021. As far as I know the ma�er is s�ll in the hands of Solicitors.
Churchyard Use
There were no burials and no interment of ashes. What ever happens to the church building, the churchyard will remain open and available for use by anyone living in the parish of Forest Row.
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Churchyard Maintenance
- This has been carried out by me with help from Kate Bryant. We will re commence mowing in the spring, that is, if it ever dries up enough!
The Quinquennial Inspec�ons of Holy Trinity and St Dunstan’s were carried out in 2021/22 but the graveyard at St Stephens was not included in either. It was hoped that responsibility for most of the perimeter walling and the lych gate would have transferred to a new lease holder by now but that has not happened yet. If we are to remain liable for the maintenance of those elements, then financial provision needs to be made for maintenance. At the moment, we only mow the areas used for ashes and burials together with the grass paths. Some work was done on trees and shrubs which were beginning to obstruct access.
No�ce Board
- The no�ce board, damaged by a falling branch, was refurbished, painted and re erected on new posts.
Graham Bedford
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
We con�nue to update various members of our congrega�ons with their DBS renewal. Some members of the PCC plus others, have completed online safeguarding training, so we are able to con�nue with Open the Book, Play Café, Li�le Saplings (Sunday School) and taking Holy Communion to the housebound, therefore extending our outreach to the wider community.
There are various items in both churches with contact details of who and where to contact if there are concerns of abuse in children or vulnerable adults.
Marilyn Morris
Music and Worship
2023 has certainly been a challenging year, with Angela on Sabba�cal from January to March and then we were officially into our Interregnum in the middle of April. As already stated, we have been extremely grateful to all the clergy who have kindly led our worship and given their �me to our Parish.
All the major fes�vals have been celebrated, although some were moved to the nearest Sunday, i.e. Epiphany, Candlemas, Ascension and All Saints’. Through the year we con�nued our pa�ern of 8am and 10am services alterna�ng between Holy Trinity and St Dunstan’s. Our Worship Group has con�nued to lead services on the 5th Sunday of the month. These have been warmly received, leading Candlemas, an Easter service, Summer service and Bible Sunday. The group would welcome more support if anyone would like to join them. There have only been three occasions during the year when the Churchwardens have led twice with Morning Prayer and the Harvest Thanksgiving. In May we held a Corona�on Celebra�on Service for Charles III with A�ernoon Cream Tea.
During the year ‘ecumenically’ the ‘World Day of Prayer’ took place in March at the Bap�st Church, the annual ‘Walk of Witness’ from Holy Trinity to the Bap�st Church took place on Good Friday, the Remembrance Sunday service took place at Holy Trinity in November and Advent Sunday was celebrated at the Bap�st Church.
I am pleased to say we have 10 members of the choir who regularly sing for all services at Holy Trinity. Sadly, in the la�er part of the year, Kay Taylor died at the grand age of nearly 102. A great achievement for a wonderful lady, who was an inspira�on to us all. It was lovely to have a few past members of the choir come back to sing at her funeral. Although small in number, we have con�nued to sing anthems at the majority of our services and manage to recruit one or two extras for special occasions. During late April, May and June the choir were joined to
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make the Fes�val Choir, leading to our annual Charity Concert, which was a great success raising £800. We completed the year by leading the Parish Carol Service which was a wonderful evening, ending our Christmas Tree Fes�val.
My grateful thanks for the support I have been given by all the congrega�on, not forge�ng the choir, who give such a commitment, throughout the year. My thanks to Nicholas Smith, Chris Harris and Geoff Hempstead for playing the organ helping with services and also Weddings and Funerals at both churches if I am unavailable. Both Church organs and the piano have been tuned during the year. Hopefully the work needed on Holy Trinity’s may happen when funds allow.
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I look forward to con�nue music making throughout the Parish during the next year.
Simon Morris (Parish Director of Music)
Children’s Work
Open the Book
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the work of Open the Book at Ashurst Wood School. Her enthusiasm is much missed. Since I took over the administra�on of Open the Book and engaged with the team we have been able to visit the school most months. I am pleased to welcome Lynne and Stephen Fallowell to the team, which now numbers 8 members. On February 12th we are hos�ng a regional training day and are excited to see how we can grow the work of Open the Book from here. Reverend Karen Higgs
Schools
Forest Row Primary School
Since January, I have been leading worship once a month at the school following their Values of Fairness, Respect, Hope, Responsibility, Love and Kindness and Resilience. In addi�on to this the school have a�ended Holy Trinity to celebrate major fes�vals. The feedback from the school and the children has been posi�ve and all enjoy these celebra�ons. The school recently underwent a Siam’s inspec�on which concluded in its findings ‘that Forest Row Church of England Primary School is living up to its founda�on as a church school.’
The report also acknowledged the improved partnership with the church. The school is building a stronger partnership with the parish church and local clergy. As a result, worship is led by clergy once a month and church leaders are a posi�ve presence around the school. There is a growing rela�onship with other local churches and ministers lead worship in school. Harvest Fes�val, the Christmas Carol Service, Easter and the leavers service are celebrated at Holy Trinity church. These special �mes are thoroughly enjoyed and very well a�ended by pupils and family members.
We con�nue to look forward to further opportuni�es to engage with the school throughout the year.
Reverend Karen Higgs
Ashurst Wood Primary School
Since the spring I have been visi�ng the school once a month to take an a�ernoon assembly. This has been a wonderful way to follow up from the Open the Book assemblies and to keep con�nuity. This improved contact with the school has led to the school visi�ng St Dunstan’s for both Harvest and Christmas services. Lead by Deborah Ma�hews another successful Chris�ngle service was held, a�ended by children from the school and their parents. In addi�on to this a small group of children and the Headteacher, Lisa Hobby, a�ended the Remembrance Service and laid a wreath at the memorial. We look forward to con�nued opportuni�es to engage with the school throughout the year.
Reverend Karen Higgs
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Play Groups
St Dunstan’s Play Café
We were all very sad to lose our lovely friend, Janet, who died in August. Janet helped to start up the Play Café and we really miss her sense of fun, her wise words and her skill in interac�ng with parents and li�le ones. St Dunstan’s Play Café will be celebra�ng its second Birthday on 17[th] March 2024.
– During this past year Julie, Helen and Brenda have welcomed two new volunteers Chris Slater and Jean Bloom to help us run the Play Café and they are valued members of our group.
- We con�nue to run the Play Café every Friday in West Sussex term Pre-School start �mes, we changed our start and finish �me and we now open the Play Café from 9:00am and run un�l 11:00am. We provide hot and cold drinks, biscuits and toddler snacks in a warm, friendly environment.
We have kept our set up of toys the same as when we started and have had some lovely toys and cra� items donated to us by a local family. There is an area especially for babies and plenty of toys for toddlers, including a ‘home’ corner’, dressing up clothes, books, puzzles and an ac�vity table for the older children featuring cra�s such as play dough, colouring, cu�ng and s�cking and some themed ac�vi�es depending on the �me of year.
During 2023 we welcomed 41 families, with a total of 53 children and babies. We have started to welcome more families from surrounding areas who have become regular members of our group.
- During the summer when the weather is warmer, we con�nue to use the Church garden, pu�ng out ride on toys, ‘playground chalks’, bubbles and water play. We have chairs and picnic blankets for the adults and babies and have toys for the babies and toddlers as well.
St Dunstan’s Play Café is con�nuing to be a thriving parent/carer and baby/toddler group in our village. We are very - pleased with how the Play Café is going and feel we are providing a much needed space for local families. We have received posi�ve feedback from our families and we are looking forward to the year ahead.
Julie Brown, Helen Dennis, Brenda Evans, Chris Slater & Jean Bloom
Eco Church
As Simon has men�oned, in 2023 it felt as though the interregnum had begun in January when Angela and Gareth went on Sabba�cal. The Eco-Church Group felt somewhat adri�, as Gareth had been our Chairman and we hadn’t actually considered the ‘succession’! However we decided to try and carry on and Patrick has ably taken the lead in checking our status on the A Rocha website and he was agreeably surprised to find that we were nearer to achieving the Silver Award than we had thought, so that has been our focus in recent months.
It was felt that we needed to concentrate a li�le more on the Community and Global Engagement element and, while we couldn’t organise a Green Fair at short no�ce, we did have a ‘Green stall’ at the Twinning Fair, with plenty of material available to provide star�ng points for conversa�ons with members of the public, which proved interes�ng. As regards to chari�es, we have been ac�vely suppor�ng Water Aid in the last year and it is regularly men�oned in the intercessions on Sundays. Our parish also supports Chris�an Aid and takes part in the World Day of Prayer.
We have gradually been able to engage more with the community and the ‘new’ Forest Row Parish Council elected last May. We were able to support the Christmas Trail, organised by the Forest Row Business Forum, which was a great success and brought many young families into the church. We hope to pursue closer coopera�on with such events. (Note: In the last few weeks confirma�on has been received that our parish has achieved the A Rocha Silver Award. Much of the credit should go to Patrick who has worked hard to support our applica�on. We have decided to take a break for now to consolidate, in the hope that a new vicar may soon be appointed and then we may ‘go for gold’!)
The Eco Church Team – Julie Mar�n, Brenda Evans, Peter McLaren, Patrick Crawford.
Churches Together
We con�nue to meet on a regular basis with representa�ves of the Bap�st Church. We con�nue with the Good Friday Walk of Witness star�ng at Holy Trinity Church and finishing at the Bap�st Church with fellowship and refreshments. The two churches organise a service on the World Day of Prayer. This alternates between the Bap�st Church, Holy Trinity and St Dunstan’s. It has now become the custom for our joint service at Advent to be the main morning service for both churches. This is normally at the Bap�st Church. It is well a�ended and is part of our working together. We con�nue to discuss other ways of working together in a visible way in the villages.
Keith Stacey
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Interim
12 ladies are a�ending on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Church hall. We had our usual Christmas lunch but this year at the Three Crowns, Ashurst Wood which was enjoyed by all who a�ended. Again we entered a tree at Holy Trinity Christmas Tree Fes�val called Baubles of Friendship. We are hoping to have a talk by one of our ladies on working for Bri�sh Airways but in the mean �me people seem to be happy cha�ng and having coffee.
Lin Smith
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Outreach
Support for Chari�es
However, they support chari�es during the year where they can and the congrega�ons con�nue to respond well to appeals for specific projects. £497 was donated to the Royal Bri�sh Legion Poppy Appeal being the church collec�ons and money raised by the annual concert. £101 was donated to the Children’s Society following the Chris�ngle Service. The annual summer charity concert at Holy Trinity raises money for a different charity each year and £100 was donated to the Wildlife Fund, the charity nominated by the musicians.
Members of the congrega�ons con�nue to use the collec�ng tubs to collect small change for a nominated charity. This is a good way of raising £200 or £300 for a small charity project that can make a real difference. £334 was sent to Spotlight Uk, early in the year. This charity provides emo�onal and prac�cal support to help increase the confidence and esteem of children and young people. We are currently collec�ng for Jigsaw, a local charity suppor�ng children and young people through bereavement following the loss of a parent or sibling.
Patrick Crawford raised £435 (plus more through Gi� Aid) for the Sussex Historic Churches Trust, cycling the lanes of East Sussex and Kent, visi�ng a variety of churches.
Keith Stacey
100 Club
previous numbers. We now have an end of year total of 113 �ckets throughout our members. In consequence the monthly prize money has fluctuated, but currently stands at £272. This brings in a much needed boost to our Parish funds, but there is every need to climb to a higher total if at all possible. So if you meet anyone who might be interested in joining please encourage them to do so. Currently church funds are being boosted by £3,000 a year which is great, but could we make it £4,000 by this �me next year? Maybe an extra �cket or two in your own membership? To conclude, I would like to thank everyone who contributes at present, without their generous support we would be in even greater financial difficulty than we are now. Thank you. Keith Major
Keith Major
Community Cafe at St Dunstan's
This is the 2023 annual report for the Community Café. The year was disrupted in the peak summer due to August closure to give volunteers a break, followed by the hea�ng works within the Church itself which resulted in extending this closure by two weeks into early September on grounds of health and safety. Other than that, the café operated seamlessly the remainder of the year.
administra�on/finance support, all under the con�nuing leadership of Frances Jupp, provided an outstanding Tuesday lunch�me service to customers, regular and occasional, and grateful thanks are expressed to all.
During 2023 the café served 1,339 (1,466) customers. In total 884 (874) soups, 1,269 (1,366) mains, and 1,088 (1,203) puddings were cooked and sold. The figures in brackets indicate the comparable figures for the previous year. Total
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income from the sale of meals, including gratui�es, totalled £9,590.57 (£9,790.37), while outgoings, including the cost of food and kitchen-related supplies, rent, a dona�on to St. Dunstan’s Church of £370, and charity dona�ons of £125 each to St. Catherine’s Hospice and Evelina London Children’s Charity, totalled £9,029.78 (£9,621.33). The weekly rent to the Church was £60 per week, which reflects both preparatory work in the kitchen on Mondays and use of the halls and kitchen on the Tuesdays. Prices of starters, mains and puddings remained unchanged at respec�vely £2, £4, and £2.
As of 31 December 2023, the café’s accounts shows as £4,079. 14, slightly up on the previous year, when they stood at £3,529.35. The accounts have been independently examined by Mrs Alexandra Durrant, Chartered Accountant, in a personal capacity who, having examined the accoun�ng records, bank statements, and invoices, confirmed that the accounts for the year “show a fair and balanced view of the transac�ons for 2023.”
C J Rolley, Honorary Treasurer
Knit and Na�er at Holy Trinity
fluctuate from mee�ng to mee�ng, everyone con�nues with their cra�, either for themselves or for charity. We look forward to welcoming everyone, including new members, for a cup of coffee or tea, maybe biscuits or cake and a lot of talking, while hopefully some kni�ng, croche�ng or needlework is undertaken.
Marilyn Morris
Coffee Mornings at St Dunstan’s Church
Coffee mornings on the 2[nd] Saturday of each month have con�nued to be held at St Dunstan’s throughout the year. We provide an informal space in Ashurst Wood to come and meet and have a chat. Our annual plant sale was held in May, which is always very popular.
Home made cakes, marmalade, jam and chutney are available for sale, all funds going to support St Dunstan’s church.
Alison Harman
Holy Trinity Flowers
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Flowers are arranged throughout the year to enhance the beauty of the building and give pleasure to those who a�end the services and visit the Church. There are 6 ladies on the rota who provide flowers except in the seasons of Lent and Advent. This is augmented by another 5 who help decorate for Easter, Harvest and Christmas. Thank you to all these ladies. We are grateful for the dona�ons we receive at Easter as a contribu�on to the cost of the Easter flowers in memory of a loved one. If you would like to help with the flowers please do get in touch.
Lin Smith
St Dunstan’s Flowers
throughout the year. We are few in number but work together as a team for the three major fes�vals – Easter, Harvest and Christmas and an occasional wedding! We are grateful also for the dona�ons we receive at Easter as a contribu�on to the cost of the Easter Flowers, o�en in memory of a loved one. We can always use an extra pair of hands so if you would like to help with the flowers please do get in touch.
Wendy Stacey
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Parish Day
During the successful “parish day” in November 2022, to which all members of the congrega�on were invited, the first three booklets in the CPAS (Church Pastoral Aid Society) course materials were used, looking at the ques�ons “Why does the Church exist”, “Why does the PCC exist” and “What is the best way to conduct our mee�ngs”. - We intend to hold a second parish day using the remaining three booklets: “Reviewing church life worship”, - - “Reviewing church life mission” and “Reviewing church life community” Again, all members of the congrega�on will be invited, and we hope that as a result more will feel moved to join the PCC and DCC’s.
Tim Leeney and Keith Major
Social and Fundraising
Holy Trinity
A �me of fellowship a�er services has again been very popular throughout the year. As a Parish we had the opportunity to say goodbye to Angela and Gareth at St Dunstan’s on April 16th when Cheese and Wine were served and gi�s were presented, as part of our thank you for the nearly nine years they had been with us.
In May we celebrated the Corona�on of Charles III and Queen Camilla, with a thanksgiving service followed by an A�ernoon Cream Tea with Quiz, which was very successful and enjoyed by all those who a�ended.
In June the annual Charity Concert took place, with the Holy Trinity Fes�val Choir and Lingfield Prep Orchestra performing, raising £800 towards our Churches.
In September the annual ‘Ride and Stride’ took place, raising money for our Churches as well as Sussex Historic Churches Trust. Our thanks to Patrick Crawford and to all those who sponsored him.
successful weekend.
In November, the R.B.L. Poppy Recital took place with Margaret Watson, Harp and Simon Morris, Piano, raising money jointly for the Poppy Appeal and our Churches.
During the autumn, Christmas Cards were available at both Churches. The weekend before Christmas the now annual ‘Christmas Tree Fes�val’ took place, which again brought many organisa�ons and the community into the Church. Our grateful thanks to Graham Bedford and Patrick Crawford who helped to organise the event. The Fes�val concluded with the Parish Carol Service with Mulled Wine and Christmas refreshments a�erwards.
Simon Morris – Churchwarden
St Dunstan’s
but these provide a good opportunity for fellowship with the wider community and are a good source of income. We - are grateful to Alison Harman for con�nuing to organise these and for her home made marmalade, jam and mincemeat. The plant sale and other stalls at the May coffee morning were again very popular boos�ng the income in that month. The total received in 2023 from the coffee mornings etc was £1,177. We are indebted to Alison for her ongoing commitment to the success of the coffee mornings.
Richard Gooderson organised a Ukulele Concert in May which again proved popular and raised £265.
Our involvement in the Christmas Market changed this year. Instead of providing the mulled wine we served teas and coffee along with a choice of cakes. These proved popular and raised £130. The Market is now a slightly smaller affair. However, it is a good opportunity for the Church to be seen ac�ve in the community and, like the coffee mornings, provided an opportunity to renew acquaintances.
We were able to sell most of the remaining supply of note pads and Christmas Cards made by Rachel Hutchinson raising an addi�onal £50.
Keith Stacey
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A great way to contribute to the work and ministry of the Parish is by using our QR code.
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Financial Review:
It will be seen from the accounts that the PCC generated a surplus in 2023. However, this was only made possible by the Diocese agreeing part way through the year to our request for a reduc�on of £12,000 in our original Parish Share pledge of £40,000.
Having taken into account the level of regular income, the PCC felt obliged to pledge to make Parish Share payments in 2024 of £1,000 a month. To put this into perspec�ve, the full Parish Ministry Cost for a parish with a full �me s�pendiary Minister in 2024 is £81,445 and for a parish with a half �me post is £52,557. The Diocese have been sympathe�c and understand that it is difficult to increase income significantly during an interregnum but Parish Share payments at this level cannot carry on.
Going forward, to sustain our two churches we have to ask the congrega�on to review their giving and to increase it where possible. The Annual Report highlights some successful fundraising projects that have been held during the year and we are grateful to the organisers of these events. However, they have made a compara�vely small contribu�on to overall income. The PCC are shortly to launch a Just Giving project with the aim of raising the money for major items of expenditure required, par�cularly at Holy Trinity.
We are grateful for the con�nuing support from the Forest Wood Lo�ery.
Reserves Policy
It is PCC policy to hold surplus funds over and above working balances, represen�ng six months of current expenditure. This allows for large and unan�cipated expenditure to be easily met. Although future costs have reduced thanks to the reduc�on in the Parish Share, we have not been able to hold such an amount.
Treasurer
2015 and we owe it to him to find a replacement. Steps have been taken to try to do so, personal approaches and adver�sing, but so far without success. Although he has now resigned, Ian has reluctantly con�nued to keep the books with some assistance. The PCC are duty bound to have a Treasurer and, in the event of failure to appoint one, the du�es would fall upon the Churchwardens. This is not a prac�cal solu�on. The only other alterna�ve would be to employ a person or business which would cost a significant sum. Please think about whether you know of someone who could be approached. In the mean�me we owe a huge debt of gra�tude to Ian for performing the role over the last 9 years.
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Structure, governance and management of the charity
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Chari�es Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956.
During the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council: Ex Officio members Incumbent: The Venerable Angela Mar�n, Chairman (un�l April 2023) Wardens: Simon Morris, Vice Chairman June Spoor Elected Members Ian King (resigned October 2023) Julie Brown (un�l 2026) Brenda Evans (un�l 2026) Jeremy Kirk (un�l 2026) Keith Major (un�l 2026) Julie Mar�n (un�l 2026) Keith Stacey (un�l 2026) Sue Walter (un�l 2026) 4 vacancies Deanery Synod Timothy Leeney 2 vacancies Secretary: Saskia Schuit (Not an elected member of the PCC)
- Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representa�on Rules and consists of certain ex members (the incumbent/priest-in-charge, curate, lay readers licensed to officiate in the church), the churchwardens and members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods and 12 members of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Mee�ng (APCM) for a three year term and re�re in thirds. Following the APCM in May there remained vacancies for three members of the Holy Trinity congrega�on and one member of the St Dunstan’s congrega�on. Members of the congrega�on are warmly encouraged to consider standing for elec�on to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible.
Parochial Church Council
The PCC met six �mes during the year.
During the interregnum the mee�ngs were general mee�ngs to enable the PCC to discuss all kinds of ma�ers during a certain mee�ng.
The Standing Commi�ee took decisions between mee�ngs. These were generally on ma�ers of a non-conten�ous nature and the decisions were subsequently endorsed by the PCC. There is no separate Finance Commi�ee, but the Treasurers monitor receipts and payments, produce budgets and other financial data and make regular reports to the PCC.
There is a District Church Council at each church with delegated authority to deal with some aspects of worship, mission and the maintenance of the fabric of the buildings. Holy Trinity DCC and St Dunstan’s DCC met on three occasions .
This Trustees Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Simon Morris, PCC Vice Chair
Signed: …………………………………... Simon Morris
Date: …………………………………... 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF FOREST ROW PCC
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Forest Row PCC (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Richard Place Dobson Services Limited
Ground Floor 1 - 7 Station Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 1HT
Dated: .........................
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Current financial year Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds 2023 2023 2023 Notes £ £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 64,407 550 - Charitable activities 4 6,596 - - Other trading activities 5 13,156 - - Investments 6 1,969 - - Other income 7 1,473 - - Total income 87,601 550 - Expenditure on: Raising funds 8 3,881 - - Charitable activities 9 89,884 550 - Total expenditure 93,765 550 - Net gains/(losses) on investments 12 7,937 - 1,580 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers 1,773 - 1,580 Gross transfers between funds 81,247 (81,247) - Net movement in funds 83,020 (81,247) 1,580 Fund balances at 1 January 2023 371,630 81,247 17,058 Fund balances at 31 December 2023 454,650 - 18,638 |
Total 2023 £ 64,957 6,596 13,156 1,969 1,473 88,151 3,881 90,434 94,315 9,517 3,353 - 3,353 469,935 473,288 |
Total 2022 £ 70,628 2,713 6,365 879 330 80,915 1,295 87,800 89,095 (8,615) (16,795) - (16,795) 486,730 469,935 |
|---|---|---|
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Prior financial year Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds 2022 2022 2022 Notes £ £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 67,797 2,831 - Charitable activities 4 2,713 - - Other trading activities 5 6,365 - - Investments 6 879 - - Other income 7 330 - - Total income 78,084 2,831 - Expenditure on: Raising funds 8 1,295 - - Charitable activities 9 84,969 2,831 - Total expenditure 86,264 2,831 - Net gains/(losses) on investments 12 (6,325) - (2,290) Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers (14,505) - (2,290) Net movement in funds (14,505) - (2,290) Fund balances at 1 January 2022 386,135 81,247 19,348 Fund balances at 31 December 2022 371,630 81,247 17,058 |
Total 2022 £ 70,628 2,713 6,365 879 330 80,915 1,295 87,800 89,095 (8,615) (16,795) (16,795) 486,730 469,935 |
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 14 Investments 15 Current assets Debtors 16 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 17 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital funds Endowment funds-general General endowment funds Permanent endowment Expendable endowment 18 Income funds Restricted funds 19 Unrestricted funds |
2023 £ 3,870 77,430 81,300 (3,861) 18,638 18,638 - 18,638 |
£ 306,383 89,466 395,849 77,439 473,288 18,638 - 454,650 473,288 |
2022 £ 2,806 85,556 88,362 (4,759) 17,058 17,058 - 17,058 |
£ 306,383 79,949 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 386,332 83,603 |
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| 469,935 | ||||
| 17,058 81,247 371,630 |
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| 469,935 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
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A Martin Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings Not depreciated
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 64,407 | 550 | 64,957 | 67,797 | 2,831 | 70,628 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 3 Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Planned giving (excl tax refunds) Collections at services Gift days and donations Gift aid recoverable Other grants |
36,430 5,928 13,178 8,871 - 64,407 |
- - - - 550 550 |
36,430 5,928 13,178 8,871 550 64,957 |
38,892 6,691 16,794 5,420 - 67,797 |
(Continued) - 38,892 - 6,691 - 16,794 - 5,420 2,831 2,831 2,831 70,628 |
(Continued) - 38,892 - 6,691 - 16,794 - 5,420 2,831 2,831 2,831 70,628 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70,628 |
4 Charitable activities
| Church | Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Activities | Activities | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fees for weddings and funerals | 6,596 | 2,713 |
5 Other trading activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising events | 4,880 | - |
| Lettings etc | 8,276 | 6,365 |
| Other trading activities | 13,156 | 6,365 |
6 Investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest | 1,969 | 879 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
7 Other income
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other income | 1,473 | 330 |
| Raising funds | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Trading costs | ||
| Church hall running costs | 3,881 | 1,295 |
| 3,881 | 1,295 |
8 Raising funds
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
9 Charitable activities
| Church | Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Activities | Activities | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Staff costs | 11,033 | 10,978 |
| Diocesan parish share | 28,000 | 44,328 |
| Clergy and other persons' expenses | 1,339 | 4,192 |
| Church maintenance and repair | 29,696 | 10,162 |
| Upkeep of services | 1,778 | 908 |
| Upkeep of churchyard and garden | 238 | 642 |
| Church running costs | 17,014 | 15,421 |
| Charitable grants and donations | 1,251 | 1,169 |
| Sundry expenses | 85 | - |
| 90,434 | 87,800 | |
| 90,434 | 87,800 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 89,884 | 84,969 |
| Restricted funds | 550 | 2,831 |
| 90,434 | 87,800 |
10 Trustees
During the year, Churchwarden Simon Morris received £6,216 (2022: £6,216) for his role as Director of Music.
Under diocese guidelines, parish bodies paid work expenses of the clergy PCC member, totalling £1,339 (2022: £4,192).
A total of £243 (2022: £271) were reimbursed to other trustees during the year for expenses incurred.
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| 3 | 3 | |
| Employment costs | 2023 | 2022 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 11,033 | 10,978 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
11 Employees
(Continued)
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
12 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Unrestricted | Endowment | Total | Unrestricted | Endowment | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||
| general | general | |||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Revaluation of investments | 7,937 | 1,580 | 9,517 | (6,325) | (2,290) | (8,615) |
13 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
14 Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold land and Cost At 1 January 2023 At 31 December 2023 Depreciation and impairment At 1 January 2023 At 31 December 2023 Carrying amount At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
buildings £ 307,283 |
|---|---|
| 307,283 | |
| 900 | |
| 900 | |
| 306,383 | |
| 306,383 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
15 Fixed asset investments
| Investments | |
|---|---|
| £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |
| At 1 January 2023 | 79,949 |
| Valuation changes | 9,517 |
| At 31 December 2023 | 89,466 |
| Carrying amount | |
| At 31 December 2023 | 89,466 |
| At 31 December 2022 | 79,949 |
| Investments that had a value of 5% or more of the market value held at the year end are: | |
| CBF Investment Fund: £70,211 | |
| Diocese of Chichester Sinderson Fund: £8,070 | |
| Diocese of Chichester Stipend Fund: £9,879 |
| 16 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals |
2023 £ 3,822 48 3,870 2023 £ 3,861 |
2022 £ 2,806 - |
|---|---|---|
| 2,806 | ||
| 2022 £ 4,759 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
18 Endowment funds
Endowment funds represent assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund.
| Balance at | Revaluations | Balance at | Revaluations | Balance at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2022 | gains and losses | 1 January 2023 | gains and losses | 31 December | |
| 2023 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Expendable endowments | |||||
| Moore/Sinderson Trust Investment | 754 | (101) | 653 | 36 | 689 |
| Sinderson Trust Investment | 8,360 | (984) | 7,376 | 694 | 8,070 |
| Stipend Endowment Investment | 10,234 | (1,205) | 9,029 | 850 | 9,879 |
| 19,348 | (2,290) | 17,058 | 1,580 | 18,638 |
19 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
| Movement in funds | Movement in funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | Balance at | |
| 1 January 2022 | resources | expended | 31 December | ||
| 2022 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Holy Trinity Refurbishment Fund | 81,247 | - | - | - | 81,247 |
| Holy Trinity Clock Fund | - | 1,431 | (1,431) | - | - |
| FR PC Grants | - | 850 | (850) | - | - |
| Spire Lighting Grant | - | 50 | (50) | - | - |
| Warm Room Grant | - | 500 | (500) | - | - |
| 81,247 | 2,831 | (2,831) | - | 81,247 | |
| Movement in funds | |||||
| Balance at | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | Balance at | |
| 1 January 2023 | resources | expended | 31 December | ||
| 2023 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Holy Trinity Refurbishment Fund | 81,247 | - | - | (81,247) | - |
| Holy Trinity Clock Fund | - | - | - | - | - |
| FR PC Grants | - | - | - | - | - |
| Spire Lighting Grant | - | 50 | (50) | - | - |
| Warm Room Grant | - | 500 | (500) | - | - |
| 81,247 | 550 | (550) | (81,247) | - |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
19 Restricted funds
(Continued)
Holy Trinity Refurbishment Fund - Represents work carried out at Holy Trinity Church to form a kitchen area, install a toilet and refurbish the vestry. The transfer represents funds spent on these works that have been capitalised.
FR PC Grants - Represents grants from Forest Row Parish Council to put towards energy costs.
Holy Trinity Clock Fund - Represents a grant received to repair the clock at Holy Trinity.
Spire Lighting Grant - Represents a grant received to light the spire at night during the winter.
Warm Room Grant - Represents a grants received to run warm rooms during the winter at Holy Trinity.
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds 2023 2023 2023 £ £ £ Fund balances at 31 December 2023 are represented by: Tangible assets 306,383 - - Investments 70,828 - 18,638 Current assets/(liabilities) 77,439 - - 454,650 - 18,638 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds 2022 2022 2022 £ £ £ Fund balances at 31 December 2021 are represented by: Tangible assets 225,136 81,247 - Investments 62,891 - 17,058 Current assets/(liabilities) 83,603 - - 371,630 81,247 17,058 |
Total 2023 £ 306,383 89,466 77,439 |
|---|---|
| 473,288 | |
| Total 2022 £ 306,383 79,949 83,603 |
|
| 469,935 |
21 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).
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