2024
Annual Report
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Parish of Forest Row

A Growing Family: Proclaiming the Gospel .
For the Kingdom. the Church and the World

The Annual Report of the Trustees
of the Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of Forest Row
for the year ended 31 December 2024
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Table Of
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Our aims and Purposes as a charity
Vicar's Report
Structure. Governance and Management
pcc
Other Committees
Trustees. responsibilities
Further Reports
A Growing Family
Proclaiming the gospel
For the Kingdom, the Church and the World
Including Fabric, Goods and Ornaments
Financial Reports

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF FOREST ROW
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2024
OUR AIMS AND PURPOSES AS A CHARITY
The primary objective of the Parochial Church Councll of the
Parish of Forest Row {hereafter Forest Row PCC or the PCC) Is
the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ accordlng
to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. In
meeting this objective, the PCC has Ihe responsibllity of co-
operatlng with the Incumbent in promoting, in the parlsh. the
whole mission of the church: pastoral. @vangelistic, social and
ecumenical.
WHAT WE PLANNED TO DO TO ACHIEVE OUR CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES
In order to focus our thinking on this question, we had an away day during
September. kindly hosted by St Andrew's Church in Crawley. Durlng this day we
made the following key decisions:
To adopt a new strategylvlsion statement: "A growing family: Proclaimlng the
gospel: for the Klngdom. the church and the world
To restructure our working around a teams aporoach. with each of the teams
subcommittee of the PCC. Sitting under one of the headings above.
Disbandlng the DCCS, to enable this new way of working
To begin to focus our ministry more towards children, famllles and young
people
To focus on preparing for growth. ensuring correct structures. pollcies and
processes are in place, ready for our growth.
WHAT WE ACHIEVED, AND HOW WE AFFECTED BENEFICIARIES, LIVES
This is largely outlined In the reports that follow. Hlghlights include. the start of
our new toddler group at Holy Trinity. whlch is framed around a small, age-
approprSate act of worship. the growth in number and holiness we are beginnlng
to see in our services and our successful 'season of invitation.. The season of
invltation included our Festival of Remembrance, attended by HM Lord-
Lieutenant of East Sussex. and the Christmas services. where nearly 700 people
attended worship over the festive period.
Perhaps the most profound ways In which we have impacted the lives of
,beneficlaries include our pasioral care to those who have10st loved ones, and
the joyous welcome we have offered to those coming forward for baptism. In all
these things. we give thanks to almighty God for the grace he has given us to
serve our communities. to him be all glory.

Thanklng our volunteers fo
their contrlbutions to our
parlsh lif
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The community c8fe 8t11
St Dunstan's continued
Fts Important work
servlng our communlty;
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and visltors
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sectlons of
our
wonderful
community

One of our most wldely seen acts of
service to our community is our
Marking of the remembrance season..
It was a particular privilege to
,welcom8 HM Lord-Lieutenant of East
Sussex this year for our first festlv81
of remembrance.

Vicar's Report
"ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for
all God's people. I have not stopped giving thanks for you.
remembering you in my prayers.-
On the 1" of June I was Installed and Instituted as vicar of Forest Row. to serve the
villages of Forest Row. Ashurst Wood and Hammerwood. and what an amazlng
service it was! I was so grateful that my famlly and I had already been made so
welcome. and with the church full to bursting. It was a huge encouragement to
me. to vlslting clergy. and to us as a parish; what a way to start a new chapterl
The parish proflle, whlch the PCC publlshed as it sought a new vlcar, sald that:
"We believe that God is opening for us a fresh and exciting path to travel with our
new vicar. both In congregatlonal and communlty life_ We want to look forward.
not backwards. We recognize that at the heart of our faith Is openness to
ch8nge." In that spirit. we began our pilgrimage together. vicar and people. and
what an exciting start the last few months have been.
It would not be right to continue reflecting on the latter half of 2024 without
acknowledging the death of my father. just 2 weells into my minlstry here. I was
so proud that he. along with many others, got to witness my Ilcensing. and I was
so moved by the l<indness and support shown me. as I travelled back and forth
from Cornwall to attend to arrangements. This mlght seem an odd incluslon. but
to me it speaks of the kind of parlsh and church family that we are. one
characterlsed by the love which Jesus prayed for (John 13.25).
As th& summer continued. I had the joy of getting to know many people. both
within our church communities, but also in our wider communities. including our
schools. Our villages 8re wonderful places. with wonderful people. Yet often too
hidden is the real rural deprivation of some within our communities and so I was
pleased to learn of the Spencer Hooker Charity. and become its new chairman.
as all my predecessors have done since the charity's foundation.
Our away day was a wonderful time to reflect and dream big dreams for the
future. As we dld so. we became aware of the need to restructure our
administratlon to better meet our vlslon. alms and needs. As such we have
moved to having a facilitles manager to oversee our buildings and their use. and
a PA to the vicar. In moving to this new structure. I pay tribute to all who have
worked in our administration over the years. not least Saskia, who dld so much to
support the parish through both the pandemic and the interregnum.

We took the declsion. during the autumn term. to have a preaching series called
'season of invitation,. This allowed us to focus on the many ways in which God
Invites us to join in with his work. but also a chance to reflect on how we might
Invite people to know, love and follow Jesus for thernselves. The PCC planned a
series of events over three key invltational opportunities: Harvest. Remembrance.
and Chrlstmas. These outreach initlatlves saw a good number of folk engage with
us as a church. and have led to a deepenlng In positive relationships. including
people returning to church.
It would not be possible to proceed without reflecting. with joy. on the varlous
opportunitles which we provide for children and young people. Starting Trinity
Tots. our toddler group and service at Holy Trinlty. was a passion of mine, and I'm
grateful to the volunteers who help and support that running. and to the those
who generously gave so that we could buy new toys, storage and snacks for the
children. This stands alongside the play café at St Dunstan's. and our Sunday
school provislon at Holy Trinity: but this is only the start of what we have plannedl
There is always more that could be said. but I leave that to the writers of other
reports. I flnlsh by thanklng all those who have supported our common life
together. My heartfelt thanks to our Churchwardens, for all thelr work," to their
deputles and for all the PCC for thelr tlreless support and work which enables us
to focus on proclaiming the gospel and become a growing famlly. This report also
highlights the unstinting work of our Treasurer and his assistant. our thanks to
them for ensuring we have the necessary funds to carry out our mission. and that
they are attended to with due stewardship and care.
To all those who serve on a rota. come faithfully to church. promote our activities.
or who share the good news about Jesus by their Ilfe and work, thank you. Our
work begun together. let us now look to the future with hope. as we trust God for
HIS provislon. for the growth of His kingdom. and for all the blessings whlch only
He can give. With my thanks. and the assurance of my prayers for you all.
With every blessing.
Jamie

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
OFTHE CHARITY
Parochial Church Council
The Parochial Church Councll (PCC) Is registered with the Charlty Commlsslon as
required by the Charites Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial Church
Councils (Powers) Measure 1956. The parish has adopted a Constitution which Is
subject to the provlsions of the Church Representation Rules and the Churchwardens
Measure 2001.
During the year thefollowlng served as members of the Parochial Church Council:
Ex Officio members
Incumbent:
Wardens:
The Rev'd Jamie Gater (from June 2024) Chalrman
Slmon Morrls, Vice Chairman
June Spoor (until December 2024)
Peter Bramley (from January 2025)
Elected Members:
Julie Brown (until 2026)
Brenda Evans (until 2026)
Jeremy Kirk (untll 2026)
Heith MaJor (untll 2026)
Julie Martin (until 2026)
Sue Rolley (until 2027)
Keith Stacey (until 2026)
Sue Walter (untll 2026)
4 vacancies
PCC Secretary:
Saskia Schult (Until October 2024)
Vacant. (From Oct 2024)
Timothy Leeney (until December 2024)
Keith Major
1 vacancy
Deanery Synod:
'During the v8cancy. Wendy Stacey has
been Minute Secrgt8ry to the PCC
Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and
consists of certaln ex-officio 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 Meeting (APCM) for a three year term and retire In
thlrds.
Following the APCM in May there remained vacancies for four members of the Holy
Trlnity congregation. Members of the congregation are warmly encouraged to
consider standlng for electlon to the PCC. We try to ensure a balance of skills and
experience where possible.
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The PCC met slx times during the year. The Standing Committee took
declsions between meetings. These were generally on matters of a non-
contentious nature and the declsions were subsequently endorsed by th&
PCC. There is no separate Financa Commlttee. but details of receipts and
payments, budgets and other flnanclal data are regularly reported to the
pcc.
PCC Standing Committee
In accordance with the Church Representation Rules. this is the only
commlttee required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the
PCC between its meetlngs. subject to any directions given by the full PCC.
The members are currently The Rev'd Jamie Gater. The Church Wardens.
The Assistant Treasurer (deputising for the PCC Treasurer), Heith Major
and {untll the end of December) Tim Leeney. At the dlscretion of the
commlttee. the Deputy Wardens have been Invlted to contribute (not vote)
at meetings on an ad hoc basls.
Other Commlttees
In addition to the statutory committee, as outlined above. the PCC have
established the followlng committees in order to assist them in their
mlsslon and to meet their charitable objective&
Fabric and Buildings
In order to assist the Wicar and wider PCC wlth the necessaryworks which
have needed to bè undertaken to malntain the buildings. a sub committee
has been created consisting in: The Vicar. The Church Wardens and Jeremy
Kirk. To assist them. Graham Bedford has offered support in relation to
heating and the care of St Stephen's. In order to assist with fundr8ising,
Patrick Crawford (Grants Officer). and Keith Stacey (Assistant Treasurer)
have joined the committee to aid them. partlcularly In relation to grant&
Finance
The finance of the parlsh Is the responslbllity of the whole PCC. To assist
them. the new PCC Treasurer. Mr Jullan Hills. and the Assistant Treasurer
meet regularly with the Vicar to discuss matters of strategic importance.
The committee is sometimes constituted as a Grants and Fundraising
Committee. and in this instance Jeremy and Patrlck. as listed above. join
the committee when approprlate.
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Leadership (Strategy 8nd Vlsion)
The strategic vlsion of the parish is held prlnclpally by the Vlcar. wlth
authorlty delegated to him by the Bishop. In order to support and asslst the
Vicar, the Leadership Team consists of the Vicar. Churchwardens and
Deputy Churchwardens. who meet regularly to discuss matters of
Importance to the Ilfe and minlstry of the parlsh family. The Vlcar also meets
very regularly with the Churchwardens alone, in order to malntaln and
develop a shared vision for the parish.
Eco Church
The Eco Church Group Is a subcommittee of the PCC wlth responslbillty to
help the PCC in relation to matters of climate and ecology. The committea
assists the PCC in working towards the Gold Eco Church Award. assists the
wider congregation in being aware of ecologlcal issues, and assists the Vlcar
In malntalning and developing up to date teachlng, learning and prayer on
this issue. The committee works wlth the Vicarto ensure that the church has
a distinct Christian voice on issues of climate.
Halls Management
We currently make good use of some of our spaces. in terms of hiring them
for appropriate community use. although there is more that could be done.
The Halls Management Committee consists of the Wicar. Facillties Manager.
and other members of the PCC. They liaise with hall users. monitor health
and safety compliance. plan for the upkeep and development of our spaces,
and own the hire policy. ensurlng that any hiring is in line with our charitable
aims. as set out above.
Ministry Team
The Ministry Team consists of the vlcar. any Ilcenced or authorised clergy
workSng In the parish. and any authorised lay minsters. They meet for mutual
support. to pray together, and to ensure a shared sense of vlslon. The parish
Director of Music also sits on this committeeto ensurejoined up approaches
to Ilturgy and worship.
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Trustees. Responsibilities
Under the Charltles Act 2011 the trustees are requlred to prepare a statement
of accounts for each financial year. This gives a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the charity at the end of the flnancial year and of the incoming
resources and applicatlon of resources In the year. In preparing the
statement. the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policles and apply them consistently.
makejudgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of
recommended practlce have been followed. subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the statement of accounts.
prepare f inancial statements on the going concern basis unless It Is
Inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its operation&
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which
disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the
charlty at that time and enable the trustees to ensure that any statement of
accounts prepared by them complles with the regulations under section
132(1) of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
charity's assets and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention of
fraud and other Irregularities. The trustees are in the process of considering
the rlsks to which the charlty Is exposed and will establish systems to mitigate
those risks.
Statement as to dlsclosure of information to independent examiners
So far as the trustees are aware. there Is no relevant independent review
informatlon of which the charity's independent examiners are unaware, and
the trustees wlll be taking all the steps that they ought to take as trustees In
order to make hlmself or herself aware of any relevant Independent review
information and to establish that the charity's independent examiners are
aware of that inform8tion.
Other Matters
The District Church Counclls whlch have operated at each church with
delegated authority to deal with some aspects of worship. mission and the
malntenance of the fabric of the buildings are In the process of belng
disbanded. Thelr functlons will be undertaken by the PCC.
This Trustees Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their
behalf by Jamie Gater. PCC Chairman
Slgned:.....
Date: 1314125
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Further Reports
To brlng clarlty of focus and purpose to the work of the PCC. It has been
decided to group together reporis according to our three strategic prioritles.
A Growing Family
Schools
As the dlocesan youth. chlldren and famllles strategy officer for half the week, It
wlll be unsurprislng to learn that work In schools Is a passlon of mine and an
imperative in our service to the community in which we live. We have strengthening
relationships with three of our schools: Brambletye, Ashurst Wood Primary and
Forest Row CE Prlmary and Nursery. l am a governor at the latter two, Currently we
attend Brambletye on an ad hoc basis. including requests from them for our wider
community to take advantage of their performing arts work. Collective worship is
led by me in both of our primary schools and this is supplemented by our'open the
Book. team. who attend Ashurst Wood once a half term.
Excitingly, we have been able to extend an invitation at harvest and Christmas for
both primary schools to hold Christmas services In church. and the vicar Jolned the
vicar of East Grinstead to help celebrate the Brambletye Carol servlce at St
Swithun's. Going forward Forest Row school are looking for thelr eco school group
to link up with our eco church group. and this promises to be an exciting
community link for our parish farnlly. If you'd like to support either of our schools
by volunteering your time. please do speak to me.
The Rev'd Jamie Gater
Play Cafo
In 2024 we welcomed 39 dlfferent familles wlth 49 children into St Dunstan's. We
are open on Friday mornings from 9 until 11 in West Sussex term time and provide
hot drinks. biscuits and baby snacks. with plenty of toys, books. puzzles and
activitles in an informal, warm and f riendly environment. We hlghlight Church
events and Services suitable for young children and have consequently seen some
of our children attend these.
Helen, Julie, Brenda. Chris and Jean
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Trlnity Tots
In September. we were able to launch Trlnlty Tots. thanks to some generous
giving which enabled us to buy the equipment and toys we needed. A small
team of volunteers regularly support me with this important ministry. and we
are grateful to Anna Dance, from St Andrew's Church In Crawley. who is
helping us to Ilve out our church partnershlp by taking over the leadership of
this group from the New year. Our numbers vary. as this is still a new group.
but we have around 20 families on the books. Our sessions always end with a
time of worship which includes a bible story. a prayer. and some singing.
The Rev'd Jamie Gater
Safeguarding
We continue 10 update various members of our congregations with thelr
D,8.S. renew81. Some members of the PCC plus others. have completed
online Safeguardlng training. so we are able to continue with Trinity Tots.
Open the Book, Play Café. Little Seedlings and taking Holy Communion to the
housebound. therefore extending our outreach to the wider community.
There are various items in both ohurches. wlth contact detalls of who and
where to contact. if there are concerns of abuse in children or vulnerable
adults.
Marilyn Morris
Electoral Roll
The nurnber of people on the Elector81 Roll as reported to the APCM last year
was 96 (64 at Holy Trinity and 32 ai St Dunstan's). There were a few changes
after this and the number at the end of the year was 99 (64 at Holy Trinity
and 35 at St Dunstan's).
Wendy Stacey
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Proclaiming the Gospel
Strategy & Vision
Our strategy and vislon team. was newly created as 8 result of our away
d8y. It consists of the Vicar. and other parish clergy. the Churchwardens
and their deputies. Together this team has responsibility for the strateglc
prlorlties of the parish. ensuring that executive decisions are given
operational effect.
This team held an away day In the new year, and have established clear
prlorlties for the year ahead. They. with the wider standing committee.
have begun to set PCC agendas to ensure focus on strategic policies. and
they continue to hold and manage staffing decisions with the vicar.
The Strategy and Vision Team are keen to see appropriate training
opportunities be taken up by members of the parish family. and as a result.
3 members of the congregation have been identified to train as Authorise¢J
Lay Mlnisters, one of whom will jovn the ministry team which is due to be
formed In 2025.
Parish development has continued. as will be seen across this report. and I
am pleased that there is a growing focus on our ministry to Children.
Families and Young People. which we will be seeking to expand and develop
through 2025 Into 2026. The structures of the parish, Including the
disbanding of the DCCS to allow more efficient administration. are now
better suited to enable us to focus on growth.
The Rev'd Jamie Gater
Communications
A new communications team is slowly coalescing and Is looklng to improve
the ways in which we communicate with those who attend church. as well
as those who don.t yet. We Intend to conslder ways to extend the reach of
the p8rish magazine. including expanding the range of content. We also
feel it is time to improve rhe website as the'front door. for many seeking to
learn about us. Addltionally. we are thinking about ways to engage wlth
soclal media. and whether we might start using video media more. as a
more direct means of communication.
The Rev'd Jamle Gater
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Worship and Liturgy
2024 continued with the Interregnum and again we are extremely grateful to 811
the clergy who klndly led our worshlp and gave their time to our Parish. All the
major festivals were celebrated. although some were moved to the nearest
Sunday, l.e. Epiphany. Candlemas. Ascension and All Saints.. Through the year
we continued our pattern of 8am and 10am services alternating betwe8n Holy
Trinity and St Dunstan's. Our Worship Group continued to lead occasional
servlces. These have been warmly received. leading a pre Lent. Eco Group. St
Peter and Harvest services. There have been two occasions during the year
when the Churchward&ns l&d Morning Prayer. We have been pleased to have
two Baptisms In the main Parish Communion welcoming children and babies
Into the Christian family.
During the year'ecum8nically' The'world Day of Prayer, took placè in March at
the Baptist Church. the annual'walk of Witness. from Holy Trinity to the Baptist
Church took place on Good Frlday, the Remembrance Sunday service took place
at Holy Trinity in November and Advent Sunday was celebrated with a Parish
Communion at St Dunst8n's.
l am pleased to say we have 10 members of the Choir who regularly sing for all
services at Holy Trinlty. Sadly. In the latter part of the year. Jean Curran and TIM
Leeney died who will both be sadly missed. It was lovely to have a few past
members of the Choir come back to sing at both funerals. Although small In
number. we have continued to sing anthems at the majority of our services and
manage to recruit one or two extras for special occasions. Durlng late Aprll. May
and June the Choir were joined to make the Festival Choir. leading to our annual
Charity Concert, which was a great success raising over £l.000 on the night. We
completed the year by leadlng the Parlsh Carol Service whlch was a wonderful
evening, ending our Christmas Tree Festival.
My grateful thanks for the support I have been given by all the congregatlon.
not forgetting the Choir, who give such a commitment, throughout the year. At
both churches. my thanks to Nicholas Smlth. Chris Harrls and Geoff Hempstead
for p18ying th6 Organ. who have helped with services and also Weddings and
Funerals. if l am unavailable.
Both Church Organs and the Piano have been tuned durlng the year. Hopefully
the work needed on Holy Trinity s may happen when funds 8110w_
I look forward to continue music maklng throughout the Parlsh during the next
year.
Slmon Morris (P8rlsh Dlrector of MLJSIC)
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Flowors at Holy Trinity and St Dunstan's
At both Holy Trinity and St Dunstan's we are very grateful to those who faithfully
provide flowers throughout the year to enhance the buildlngs and glve pleasure
to the congregation and visitors. In both churches we have a small number of
names on the rota but we are always able to put on good dlsplays for the major
festivals. We are grateful also for the donations we receive at Easter as a
contrlbution to the cost of the Easter Flowers. often in memory of a loved one.
We can always use an extra pair of hands so If you would Ilke to help wlth the
flowers please do get in touch.
Lin Smith (HT) and Wendy Stacey (StD)
Churches Together
We continue to meet on a regular basis Wlth representatives of the B8Ptist
Church. Together we organise the Good Friday Walk of Witness and the annual
World Day of Prayer service whlch alternates between the Baptlst Church and
Holy Trinity. It Is the custom for the two churches to join together for their main
servic6 on Advent Sunday. In 2024 the service was at St Dunstan's. It was 8 joy
to see the two congregations coming together to worship and to enjoy
fellowship together af ter the servlce. There was joint publlcity for the Chrlstmas
services. There is a strong commitment by the two churches to expand Ihe
working together to serve the communities in Forest Row and Ashurst Wood
and to spread the Gospel. As part of this they are working on plans for a service
durlng Forest Row Festlval.
Keith Stacey
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F'or the Kingdom, the
C,hurch and the World
Support for charities
Holy Trinity Church and its community have supported various charities
through direct giving and fundraising events. The Spencer Hooker Charlty
received 2200 from the Forest Row Primary School Harvest service
collection. while £100 was donated to the Bluebell Foundation's Christmas
appeal for local chlldren. Crawley Open House received £166 from the main
Harvest Festlval collectlon, and £100 was glven to the Children's Society
fter the Christingle services. The annual summer charlty concert raised
É1,159 for church funds. with É100 donated to St Silvan's Area Charity, The
new Festival of Remembrance was a great success. raising £900 for the
Royal Brltish Legion Poppy Appeal and £320 for the Surrey Yeomanry Band,
replacing the long-standing Poppy Recital. Congregation members also
contributed £229 to Jigsaw. a charity supporting bereaved children. 8nd
are now collecting for Reaching the Unreached in rural South India.
Additlonally. Rlde and Stride participants raised £690 for the Sussex
Hiotorlc Churches Trust. with half rerurned to the parlsh.
Keith Stacey
Parish Social and Fundraising
The parish hosted a variety of soclal and fundraislng events throughout the
year. The Parish New Year Social in January and the Summer Parish Social in
August expressed gratitude to volunteers. Fundraisers included a
Kidbrooke Singers concert for Holy Trlnity. monthly coffee mornings at St
Dunstan's. and a May plant $81e. Jamie's licenslng was marked with a 50clal
gathering. and June's annual Ch8rity Concert. featuring the Holy Trinity
Festival Cholr and Lingf ield Prep Orchestra, raised over £1.000. Harvest
Thanksgiving included an open church with refreshments. a 'Hymns and
Pimms. service. and a Cream Tea and Quiz. November's Festlval of
Remembrance supported both the Poppy Aopeal and church funds. In
autumn. Christmas cards were sold. and the Christmas Tree Festival
welcomed community gfOUPS. culmlnating in the Parlsh Carol Servlce with
mulled wine and festive refreshments. thanks to Graham Bedford, Roger
Philllps, and Patrick Crawford for their organis8tion.
Keith Stacey
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Knit and Nattor
The Hnit and Natter group, have met on most 1st Tuesday's of every month
during the year. Although our numbers fluctuate from meeting to meeting.
everyone contlnues wlth their craft. either for themselves or for Charlty.
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. whlle hopefully
some knitting. crocheting. needlework is underta14en.
Marilyn Morrls
Interim
11 ladies are attending on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Church hall.
We had two visits to Brambletye School this year. The first to see their
productlon of "Around the World in Eighty Days- and the second an
afternoon of music played by the children followed by a delicious tea. Both
were very enjoyable. Again we entered a tree in the Christmas Tree
Festival. Our usual Christmas lunch was oostponed until the Spring. Our
numbers are small but those who attend find It very beneficial.
Lyn Smith
The Community Cafe
The Community Cafe at St Dunstan's Is a community-run inltlatlve. actively
supported and hosted by the Church. In its mission to bulld strong
community links. The cafe provides a nutritious. affordable. sit-down
Tuesday lunchtime meal. alongside companionship. and an opportunity to
make new frlends. Some 40 community volunteers fulfll the essential tasks
of cooks. assistant cooks. waltlng staff. drivers. caretaking. an(J
administrationlfinance support, all under the continuing leadership of
Frances Jupp. Grateful thanks are expressed to all. During 2024 the Café
served 1,536 customers. This works out at 31.3 customers per operational
week. the average almost identlcal to 2023 when 1,339 customers attended
42 sittings. In total 957 soups. 1.486 mains. and 1.165 puddings were cooked
and sold. Feedback from customers remains universally positive.
Chris Rolley (Hon. Treasurer)
St Dunstan's Church Coffee Mornlng
We have continued to hold a Coffee Morning at St Dunstan's on the 2nd
Saturdays of the month. Many people are regular attenders and enjoy
meeting up with friends and it is an opportunity for new residents of
Ashurst Wood to get to know people in the village. We held a plant sale in
May which was very popular. W6 continue to sell marmalade and jam and
homemade cakes and biscuits.
Alison Harman
20

Forest Wood 100 Club Report.
2024 proved to be a little disappointing when it began. as we were beset by
losing some of our long standing subscribers. However. l am pleased to
report that fresh members have fSlled many of vacant tlcket numbers.
Consequently, we have managed to supplement the PCC funds by the
same amount as last year. that is £3.000.00. The benefit to our churches
cannot be underestimated. for it helps sustaln the ministry and buildings in
our villages for everyone's future needs. This year the prizes (1st. 2nd &
3rd) each month are currently running out at a total of £260.00 and this will
increase with a larger enrolment of course. We have spare tickets
available for new members. or existing members who would like extra
tickets to increase their winning chances, Each number costs £5.00 per
month payable by Bankers Order (preferred). or a cheque. which will need
balancing in October when renewals of £60.00 per ticket per annum will be
applied. Enrolment forms are to be found in Holy Trinity and St Dunstan
church bulldings. During the latter half of 2024 our congregation has been
growing. which is exciting, so let's see if we can't fund this growth in our
missionary work. whilst having a bit of fun doing it.
Keith Major
Fabric, Goods and Ornaments
St Dunstan's. Ashurst Wood
Throughout 2024. significant maintenance and improvements were carried
out at St. Dunstan's Church to ensure it remains a welcoming. safe. and
functional space for the communlty. Structural and fabric-related works
included repairing a kltchen leak. replacing water-damaged flooring with
waterproof covering, fitting new glass in the porch to protect the entrance
and Community Book Store. and clearing undergrowth around the under
croft steps for better access, To improve comfort. draught excluders were
installed on the main church doors. an electric heater with a smart plug
was added to complement the overhead infrared heating, and sponge
edging was applied to a kitchen shelf to prevent injuries. Electrical and fire
safety measures were prloritised with PAT testing of equlpment, twice-
yearly serviclng of the automatlc fire alarm system. replacement of a faulty
fire alarm sensor in the spire. servicing and updating fire extinguishers,
and replacing a faulty fuse on the main power supply. Enhancements to
signage and accessibility included installing a new external notlceboard.
updatlng slgnage with the Vicar's details. and adding a designated Vlcar"s
parking space sign. Improvements to lighting included repairing faulty
floodlights and adjusting the timer to illuminate the spire in the evenings.
The Books of Remembrance. presented to the church by Julle Brown.
became a valued community resource. Additlonally. practical updates
included repositioning the Sumup machine with an extendecj power supply
and ensuring better safety and organisation in the Welcome space.
Peter Bfamley - Churchwarden
21

St Stephen's Churchyard
The Church Building. A formal draft-pastoral Scheme" w8s 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 Christian worship." The period for representations
to be made ended on the 27th May 2021. As far as I know the matter is still in
the hands of Solicitors.
Churchyard Use: There were no burlals and no interment of ashes in 2024. What
ever happens to the church building, the church yard will remain open and
available f or use by anyone living in the parish of Forest Row.
Churchyard Maintenance: This has been taken over by gardenars instructed by
St Dunstan's with some local involvement clearing round tablets. All seems to
be working well at the moment.
Damage to the Churchyard Wall: The north wall was badly damaged by a car.
the driver fled the scene and has never been traced. Fortunately the Diocese
had insured the grounds and the wall is now being repaired at no cost to the
church.
Graham Bedford
Holy Trinity. Forost Row
During the18St year we have been able to fulfil a number of necessary repairs
and issues. My grateful thanks to both Graham Bedford and Jeremy Hirk. who
have continued to take control of our fabric malntenance and deal with the
considerable amount of paperwork involved.
In the early part of the year. Julie Brown completed the Books of Remembrance
for Holy Trinity being the anniversary of Forest Row residents by date of death
or funeral. Our thanks to Julie for undertaking this and agreeing to update the
books on an annual basis.
In the early part of the year Roof repairs were comoleted and a grant was
received from the National Churches Trust. 'Smartwater' was also applied to
most of the lead on the rear of the Church to deter thieves. This work remains
to be completed and signage put in place.
In the Summer we had a small amount of damage done to the Porch door. but
thankfully this was repaired resulting in a new door handle.
In November the Church boiler was condemned due to Carbon Monoxide
leaking from the leaking flue and the nonavailability of replacement parts for
the boiler itself. This resulted in 6 weeks of no heating. but thankfully new gas
boilers were installed. a hybrid boiler system for both the Church and Hall just
before Christmas. Phase 2 of this system. comprising an Air to Water Heat
Pump is under current negotiation.
22

In the latter part of the year masonry on the east part of the Church fell
away and damaged guttering. We await this repair to be done during 2025.
This has also made us realise that the guttering for the whole Church needs
replacing which had been brought up in the last Quinquennial.
Routine electrlcal repairs have been carried out throughout the year.
Including repair of heating convectors and replacemeni of Ilght fittlngs In
the Sanctuary. The Clock was serviced and Fire Extinguishers serviced.
The Organ and Piano have both been tuned during the year. The Organ
trumpet stop needs work at some polnt as there Is a hSgh level of dlrt. dust
and grit which does not help the tuning. When money allows. we hope this
could be rectified. although some form of cover may be needed to avoid this
happening agaln. as it is close to the archway. The notice board W8G updated
to reflect the appolntment of our new vicar.
Our grateful thanks to Peter Noble who has lent us equipment to improve our
sound system in the latter part of the year.
During the year. we have been pleased to welcome Sharon Yates who kindly
comes and hoovers and cleans the Church for us. This is gratefully
appreciated and certainly helps to keep the Church looking cared for. Th8nl4
you also to Jeff Horner. Roger Philllps. Patrick Crawford. Margaret and Chris
Winton and Graham Bedford for grass cutting. caring for the garden and
routine maintenance. It is always so wonderful that people enter our Church
and Garden so regularly and that they have the opportunity to enjoy such
welcomlng environments.
The PCC especially place on record their thanks to Pamela Bainbridge. Carol
Holden and Colin Keen 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 congregation who continue to make our Church such
special place in the lives of the community.
Simon Morris - Churchwarden
23

Eco church and Land management
Following the achievement of the ARocha Sllver Award In 2023. the
Eco Church Group is now working towards the Gold Award, having
already reached Gold in the Worship and Teaching category, and
aims to continue outdoor worship in church gardens. with plans to
convert the wlld area of St Stephen's Churchyard into a'medltation
Garden.. Group members have researched environmentally-friendly
alternatives to foam-based flower arrangements. such as coir and
chicken wire. and a member has recently encouraged ministers.
leaders. preachers. and Intercessors to confidently preach on
creation care and environmental issues. possibly supported by
training. Through Parish News and PCC meetings. the group has
outlined how the 360° carbon tool from Climate Stewards can help
measure carbon footprints (excludlng the 'Energy' section). and
plans to develop a cllmate resilience action plan, participate in
discussions about f uture non-fossil fuel energy supplies following a
boller replacement. and create a buildings operations plan focused
on energy effic5ency. allgning with the Church of England's goal to
be carbon neutral by 2030. Additionally, the parish joined the
Churches. Count on Nature event on June 9. 2024. to record Wildlife
In churchyards. is planning a village litter pick later this year. hosted
a visit from the West Sussex Falr Trade Association before
Christmas, and continues to embrace the challenge of fostering an
ecologically-friendly church and community.
Patrick Crawford

The Financial Reports

IndeP•￿ent eyamlnff's report to the Tntstees of FOr￿t R(AV PCC
I rewt to the charty trustees nry exarrinatlon acccurts cl F￿est P4xv PCC It￿ charty)
fu the ended 31 ' Decernber 2024.
Ilesponslbllltles and basls of rep)rt
As the charitvs trustees ￿ are rwx)sltle fcff Fyqxration crf ihe aCc￿nts In aCC￿￿t￿e with
the req￿re￿EntS cl Thant￿ P£t 2011 kt?.
I repyt in re¥ett cl nw exarrination d tr￿ dpritrfs aCc￿rtS carr*d secticm 145 cl
Act arKI In carryfjng (xrt nry examination I fdlcwed all the applicable Directi(xts given ty t
Iharity CorrniSSion urthr sethcn 14%5){b) d the ACL
I cffjleted rry exan-dnation. I ccth ttfit rx) matetsl rTBtters to my atterticm In
c(xY￿￿.0n with exarTMnation givi￿ n* cause to ￿leVe that in ary material respecL
l. aCc(Jjnti￿ rec￿d5 ￿re Thx kept in resFttt ctrfirity as required try Secti￿
I the acC￿ntS ck) rmx aCC￿d tlw feax(ts' c
3. the finar￿al 5tatefrEnts (k> cury*rf wth the aFfkable reyements crA￿r￿n8 tl
fm and crxrtent d acccxxrts set ojt in Oprities {￿C￿rtS and Repjts) Regulat6ons
2CX)8 tkhin ary requiremert that accomts gi￿ a tr￿ arKI fair view whKh is nL% a
rrotter ccmsidued as part cl an hM*ndent exaffinatior&
I concerns and h￿ ctTh acrc£s no ffotters in ccn*rtion vllth the examination to
vh'ch attenti￿ sIKxJld be dra￿￿ in ths reF￿rt in crder to enatde a prtw un(kniandirg d the
accwts to be reache(L
Darren Hardkng P£A FCCA DChA
Richard Place DCts(￿ 5eNces Linmted
1.7 51atiCm Ptsd
cla￿￿eY
RHIO ITr
Date
26

FOREST ROW PCC
SVATEMENTOF FIPIANCIAL ACTMTIES
F•r¢hen•r lo Dec•mber2024
Unrestrlcled Reslrfetsd Endowm•
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
ToQ*l
Tat
2024
2023
Notes
Donations and legaue5
Chafrtabie klmlies
Olhei iradill8 acifvsues
In¥eslments
CXhLv Incorne
Total Income.
66.738
5.939
13.865
6a,9S7
6,596
,156
13.
L4n
88,151
93.5
93,538
£xpendituie o
Ra￿lfil Funds
1302
3,881
Ch￿la￿le actsYrtie5
99,766 90,434
Yotai Exp•ndllur•
102.068
102.1)68
94.315
Nei £athsl(losses) on thvesimenls
4,OJ)
9,517
Net incomingi{outyoin81 ieSOLwces
wore Iransle
14.5Tr))
3.353
Gloss tfaThslers bei*wi lunds
Nei mth*meni th ￿nds
14,9321
14,5C•JJ
Fund 88lanres ai l January 2024
18,638
473,28
469.935
Fund Bthnc•5 at 31 D•c•mbef 2024
449.71
19.070
468,788 4n288
The S￿leMent ol linaclal aCu￿￿e5 •ll8aths and losses recopiised In Ihe
I InconKg and expendlture (*nves frwi contmwfq aClNllies
27

FOREST ROW PCC
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVMES
For the￿ar lo December2023
lknfestrlcl•d R•strlcl•d Endgwmenl
Funds
Funds
Fundj
2023
2023
2023
Tolal
2023
Nol•s
l)onaiions ano legacies
Chaniable Actmlies
Othef Ira(kng ac(Nilies
In¥eslrnents
Olhei Income
Total Income
64.407
sso
.156
1.969
1.473
87.601
13.1
1.473
88.￿1
550
Expenditure o
Pa￿lft& Funds
3.881
3.881
Chatiiable ac￿vill¢S
sso
90.434
Toial Exp•ndltur•
93.76S
94.315
Nel I(Iosses) on IINeslments
7.937
9.517
Nei In¢Offlinyiouwift￿ res0￿¢5
belore If￿51e
Gross i1￿￿er$ bei**en lunds
81247
81.24
Nèi m4)wmeni In l￿d5
(81.247)
3.353
Fund 8alan¢esal l Janwy 2023
3n,630
81,247
17,058
469.935
Fund 88lanc•s at 31 Decembef 2023
4n.288
28

FOAEST IKMI PCC
&ILANCE SlfEr
As at 31 LknEmbtr 2024
2024
2023
Tangtble Ass&5
IrNestrrEnts
14
306383
93.496
306.383
89.466
395.849
15
399.879
DebtOT5
Cash at Bank arxl in hJKI
16
4.274
3870
77.430
81.3[
17
68.304
72578
13,669)
13.8611
Net currènt asset5
77.439
Total 355ets less current Ilabilit
473,288
C2pltal Furnls
EndownEnt Funds
Generdl Erthvment Funds
IExpeTrdablel
19
.070
18.638
Restricted Funds
Unrestncted FurMIs
449.718
454.650
Total
Thefin
o¥ed ￿ the Trustees on 1314t2 5
Jarrae Galer
29

FOREST ROW PCC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER2024
1.1 A¢oounurycMv•ntlon
The fThnclol 8trt•rn•nts been pvepai•d kn •¢uYd•nc• V•iih th• chwlrfyC￿8t1IU1knl. thtCh•iilts
Acl 2011. FAS I Q2 Tr FIMnci•l Reponin8 &andard applKable In thfj UK Rewblk of Irdarbd" ("FFS
102.1 and ihe Chanii08 SORP"Acc￿lInS•nd rnportin8 tyClwibe* &at•meffl of II¢ct)mn*nd•d
PractK8 applK8ble to ¢hoirtteg wepanngththr in accrydwKe Ihe fin•nC￿l Reporting
Standard opplicabie in the UK and Republic ol IrdwKI (FRS 1021" leff•ctM l Janwxy 2019). Thg chwity •
4 pL￿￿c a•n•ht dolusod try FRS IOZ
Th• chority ha8 takn •thanw ot tr* prnl•kn kn lh• SIX>1￿ chthtw not to pr•p8rn • blotwn•nt ol
The fvnclai •¢Jt•monts •rn wopar•d In •lortinL ¥AJkh * tho Gwron¢y ol th• clwlty.
Mon•W •mountJ In It￿$￿ fmanct•l stJtomonl¥ w• Nndud io th• noamt £.
the ro￿lU￿11r￿ ol freehold prtyirties and th snclud• i1￿$1M•M propert￿& and cen8ui flnanawl
Th• flnanc*l •tsternents Irom tho C*•rrtioJ (kco￿lS llepon81 Rwiallons 2(KO
lo the extent roquhed Io Pfovkle a tiue Jnd lair vtew. Thb depJrtwe has in¥ot¥od loU(Ming the &8tgfnent
ol Flecommond•d Pracf*8 ts chairtle4 8POyln8 FRS 702 rnihef ihan ihe %*nion ol ihe st￿eMeNt ol
RecOrmMt￿ ￿￿11¢• bthlch ffj iefefred 10 in the ReWat￿n3 but which has str*c• b••n t4+rttl￿rnwn
12 OoknlWIC•rn
Atthe Ilme ol wptThkniihe finDnclol stJtwnenl& the mmtees hm • reasonable •¥yctslknn Itwt the
choriry has adequote resources lo conllnue in operntionDi ewtence for the foieseeable lUtU￿ Thus. th•
Irusie•s continue ty adow the c4)ncem ba8M ol •ccountsn8AA weparwwthe fin8nci•l siawmeni&
1.3 Ch•rh•bl•lund•
and uau ol th• mlrtlad ftmds the notoj to th• IITwirial s18t1ft￿l
¢h•rity
1A Incom•
Income is recognised when the th•tity Is lo8aily entitled io li after any pthanco C4)ndrti￿h•￿ bwi
mei. the amountj C8n b• mfja8ui•d itllably. and rf li wobatsia Income WIU be tec•t¥td.
C83h donat￿n8 re¢o8nty8d on r•cew. OfheT donatbons •re r8cognrned once Ihe charity ho8 be•n
not11￿d ol tho donatson. ￿lesS portomwK¢ delmrnl of th• •mLMmt.
30

FOREST ROW PCC
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAA ENDED 31 DECEM8ER2024
(C•ntknu•d)
IKom• lax 1K•￿rntsI• kn r•l•tion to dNwti(Th ffider Glft Akl w d•ods ol c(pM￿l
I￿0&nISed at the tsm• ot dcAietlon.
Legociea we iecognised ofi fecelpt ry otherwise11 the chwity ho8 been I￿lff￿1 ol •n Impendm
d&8iritsJilon. tho •mount ia known. and rnctlpt ￿ trpeeted. If th• •nCAmt1g not knty*n the Iw I•
trnated vo • eomln8ent 8sseL
1A Exp•ndhurn
Expen(Ilturt is reco8nised once there is legat or eon8truetive obiigalion to economic borefil to a
thlrd party. it Is ptob8ble that a trnnslor ol econornk bonolrt8 be ￿U*•d ift Jotttemeffl. tho
Amount ot Ihe obwtjon can be Ma￿ured rnuably.
Expendliufe Is ctssstd The costs ol each ectmty arn made up of the wtal of diftct costy and
8h8fod costs, including 8UPPOrt costs irh¥oivad In undertakin8 each acimty. DiTe¢i costs anributable
ngie acisvity ate auocoted dI￿tty lo thal acii¥ity. Sh8rod coxg wh￿h COrnTibuie to more tttan one
Clivlty 8nd Support com vhHch we 8ttnbufable to a slnoe acttrffjarn appor)or*d beM•en Ihose
•ctivrties on a l)881$ ¢on•lslenr wlth the u•0 olth• I￿ourceS Cwtral slaff are 8llocai•d th•
1.6 T•nObl• Ilx•d ••MI•
of (leprecwtion and 8rry impwwl l(we*
DepreclBllon 18 recognised so as io wlitr off the CO8t orv*u8tlon rrf 83•ef8 l•M thqk 1•BkI￿1
tholT uselul U￿5 on the follow￿8 b••
Not deprxwtgd
The or1038 arlsingon dwosai ol an is det•rmln•d •8 the dIff￿nCe belwmn th• sole pfixee(
•nd th• cwryknq••7Aue ol as•al and li rncc4nkn•d n 2talwn•nt ol ftnwKlal aclfvrtie&
1.7 Flx•d ••8•1 Imfft•tmffil•
Fixed 85801 Investrwts Inltfially rne88wed at trJn3aetion prlee excludlng IT￿saCtIon costs gnd arn
subsequeniiy m88sufed at laii volue ai exh repoftsn4 date. Chan8es in tw¢ value afe récognised In n
Incomel{Éxpendituiel IN the yur. Trnns8¢tlon costs are exp￿$¢￿ ￿ Inewed.
1A Inwlrn￿I of ffx•d ••••l•
At each r•portlne•nd date. the ch8rty r•vkn3 th• ¢￿n8•MOuT￿lS ot its ￿NgIble as¥¢fJ to detemine
whethef t1￿0 Is any Inthcation thJt those 8s3et3 hm suffered w lrnpairmenl loss. If eny xlch thdic•tio
t￿813, Ihe reccwernble amounl ol ihe asso1 ig estwnaied In 10 delwmkne the •Atent ol th•
Impairment ￿35 (Il Jry).
31

FOREST ROW PCC
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024
Counilni Polkle•
ICMiknued)
1.9 Ca•h •nd cuh •qulv•l•nts
Cash ond c88h equivolenls include cash In hJnd. dep03iis beld at C8U %%ilh banks. oth8r shon Trrm liquid
Investments Dnwnal matul￿eS of three monihs or •nd bank (p￿￿jr￿Ii$. Bank thtidraft$ are
sh￿n wrthln bryriwingB In cuffent Iljbitsi
1.10 Fln•ncl•l In•tNm•nts
The chority hos elocted w 8pply the prThIS￿ of SoctK)nl 1 '8owc F¥wKwl InstnJrnonts'8nd S•ct*x 12
FlnwKW Insirwn4mts we rn£0￿￿ed In th8 ¢hwW3 balwKo ahoot tho cl•nty becomo polty 10
eB¥ets arKI lffjblliti'es aro offset. wlth ihfj rMI •nMxuKS In the tinan¢ial tt8twnent8.
b*lJen thwe is 8 Iwlly erdowble rqm 10 set off the rnco8n￿I Iimixrn and Ilwr• 13 an imemion to
B￿le financlai assets. *thieh kndude d•btors •nd ebsh and ar• initially me4Suied 8t
tfansactK&n prKe Includin8 tr8nsxiion costs and efe subsequentty cwned at 8morDsed cost uwn8 th
B•8lc Iln•nclal Il•bllttl•J
8•8K financial Ik•bilit￿ kncludw¥ C￿jIt￿$ WKI iw* Irwis we ¥￿￿llY roccwmd •1 trnnsxlion pr
unl8•3 the 8rrJngement Cor￿1￿&¢09 trnnSoct￿. ￿er• the d•bl inslnurbert is m•J8ur•d •1 th•
pfes•nt valu• of the hrturn p•ymmts dl8e4xfflied 8t a m8fknt rnt• ol inwest. Fln8nc*l U8b"Inlog claswtsod
•* Pty8blo Tmthlng one •mortW.
Ti•de Cfedllor8 8f¢ ¢)blIWi￿8 to p•y lof oood• of •fjM¢¢ Ilwl h•va lJ•en in th• wdbnwy cour*J
ot opeMts)n• from suppts•rn Amounts pffyjble are ¢i•swfwd ￿ eurrent if ptyTn¢nt ts due wrthin
one M noi. they are Pf¢J•nt•d ￿ rrfJn•CUtr•nt Il•bllitrt Tiad• ¢rndlty8 arn r￿0￿13•d
Inltlauy ot transaclkln wbwuMtly ff•a8w•d at cost the ellect6￿ knternst
D•rnMwtkn olfin•nd•l Ilablltth4
¢f ¢•l¢él*d.
32

FOREST ROW PCC
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
AecounUn8 Poucl
1.11 Employ•• b•n•fft•
The cost ol ary unused holkl8y enm"Ilemeni Is tr•• pefiod In *thlch ihe•mpioyeeJ g•nrtCO9
e fecehwL
committad to t•mimate the empiryment of an ompl(ryee or to Pfowde t•rrntnation benelitL
In the 8ppI￿￿) of the 8ccountlng poUc*& the In￿168S 8re required to m8ke Judgernents.
e3timBtes 8nd 8&ryumptions al￿rt the Car￿n￿ 8ff#Xmts ol ossets 8nd i1•b•￿'zie￿ thai •fe not ieBdty
pparent trom other sources. The estimates ano assoc48ted a55umptiDns are based on hlgtDfKal
•Mpefienc• and other laciorj Ihjt 4re corwdernd lo be relevanL ktual Tesulls may thtlw Irom theae
estimate
The 2511mat￿ and Undef￿"ng 3SSUrnPtlons •r8 lev18b￿d on an ongolng158913. revlslons to Accountlno
egtimafes 81¢ rnCO8nised In iha peri¢* In wl4ch the estimate M revssed whwe the fewalon otl•ct9 only
thai period. or In the Pefiod ol It￿ rw181on and lulufe ptrlod8 the r4)vIsK￿ affccts t￿1￿ Cufreni and
lutuie perlod
33

FOAESTROWPCC
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOA THE YEAREPIDE032 DECEM•ER2024
Ufirestrleied R¢*rtci•d T•td Atfficl•d Trf•l
Fund5
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
66.738
66.738
64.407
550
64,957
Donathfts and Olfts
Planneo 8I4ing ley£l lox ielunds)
Col*cOons •1 Strvlc
9.424
J7B
9.424
J78
in
8.871
in
8.871
Other yaf*
1.218
66.738
1.218
66.73
550
550
64.407
4 Ch•rtlabl•AclMI*s
Ftts lor TA*ddlrfS Wtd IuMf•ls
5.939
6.596
5 Olhef tr•dloiKlhlll
F¥iiofa151nÉ E%ttis
4.426
4.880
8.276
13,156.IXI
13.865
13.865
13.156
6 Inl•r••l
7 Crthw Incoffle
1.4n
1.4n
AalsthiFunds
Chutch Hall nmnthlco
3.881
3.881.1
• Clwll•lA• xllblll•i
Stsff C0513
Dloce54n Panth ShB
Clergy ￿h¢1 persans
Church Ma￿￿￿1(• & Upk•ep
VIc8Taie Cosls
keep (I sthce5
Up*ttp ol chwcty*d andi*O
Chvich nJnnln£ costs
Chafrtable yifiis 4ftd dthuljofts
Fees
Sunoryew¥s
IL033
28.¢XrfJ
ILOJ3
27.1x41
8n
29.629
29h29
irn
LTh
357
14.803
701
2,lJS
2.135
4295
1.251
99.766
99.766
89.884
$50
34

FOREST ROW PCC
140TES 70 TrIE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICOIffiIIUEDJ
FOR TIIE YEAR ENDED 31 OECE•IOER202
10 In￿¢
D￿nithe￿￿. Clwiclmth sffl￿ Monts Rcekn1 ES.21612023.' £6216? fotl* mle ￿ Direciof ol
Urnlw I￿¢$. worwexpensejol E52512023. É1.3)91 ¥¥ert io Ihe Vk¥ ICh*rol PCQ
Alaial ol ENII1202>. É2431 omer tsusth¢s expeft9es kncwrea
2024
2023
12.1110
11.033
Fyn
2024
Fwlg
2•23
2024
2023
IA80
9.517
13 Y•ullon
The chth IMM ￿ on Incam• •rnl iths l•llmiThllhth svctm 505 •11￿71￿￿1 19B8
sect*Jn 252 af Ihe ol C*yie•bl•GthsAct 1992 Mthe e*lert IM4 thesew•app¥ed lolts
14 T•iWl• Flx•éAsxts
Al l J•nuw 2024
3Q7,283
Al 31 2024
307.283
ijanuary 2021
Al 31 Oecertx¢2024
C•n>lni Arn￿￿1
Al l Janujry 202A
383
Al 31 D•c•rnber2024
30fy383
35

FOREST ROW PCC
NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDJ
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBEA 2024
IS Flxed Assei Invesiments
Investhients
2024
2023
Cost Of v•luatlon
As al i January
Valuau'on changes
89.466 79,949
4.030
9.517
Cornprised otr.
FoTe5t Row: CBF InvesimeniFund
Slnderson Trust: C8F In￿stmen1 Fund
stspend Fund . C8F IrNestment Fund
Moofe Sinderson Trust
1.175.8 units
118.43 units
144.97 units
10.48 units
73,796
8255
10,104
710
70.211
8.070
9.879
McG(ath Twsi
31.1 unlls
631
617
16 Oeblo
2024
2023
Girt Ald due
Prepaymenis and accrued Income
4274
3.822
3.870
17 Cash ai Bank afKI In hand
Cash
2024
2023
Curnt Accounts
Santandef
C&op
Barclays
Barclays
Barclays
CBF fknpostt Funds
Foresi Row PCC
Forest frlow ￿ffithS Bequesi
Sl Dunstsns Malnienance
Sl Dunstans
10.970
1861
1997
16,947
6.095
40.400 40.400
6,721
3283
76
36

FORESTROW PCC
NOTES TO THE FINAIICIAL STATEMENTS (COIITINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 DECEM8ER 2024
18 Ci•dllo¢s: afflounts lallln¢ duewlthln on• y•af
2024
2023
Independent ExamlnalMJn Fee
Rep&rs
Eneiy Cosis
Tolai
2,Ilhl
2AOO
1,569
3,669
1.272
3.861
19 Endawmenl Funds
Endowment lunds representassets mustbe fteld permanentty by the chartty. I￿orne arJsN¥on the
efidowmeni tunds can be used In accoidance Ihe obiects ol the Char￿ and Is sncluded ift
unieslncied thcome. Anycaprt&eatn5 or Ios5e5 artsing on ihe a5se15 lo￿ part ol Ihe fund
Dalance at Rev'ns
Balance al
G*ns &
Loss•s
B￿n$ balance al
Galni &
Losses 31 D•c 24
lJan23
lJan24
Empendable Endo*inents
MooretslTh1e￿ofi Tfusi
Slndetson Trust
sopend Endown*nt Tn￿1
653
7.376
9.029
17.058
21
710
8255
10.105
19,070
8.070
9.879
18.638
850
1.580
20 Restrkt¢d Funds
The mcome turHls ol the chaflty include iestncted ftmds co￿￿51n( the fou0￿n8 unexpended ba&2nces
ol donatsons and eranis held on tru51 lof specilc wp05eJ
MobYm•nl In FuNIg
aal￿e al Incomlni
AesouKes
l J•n 23 Resources Expended
Ttanslefs Balance al
31 Dec 23
HolyTnnlty RelU￿￿hfflertt Fund
Spfe UthtsnzGrant
Warm Room Gr￿1
81247
(81.2471
(50)
500
1550)
81.247
550
1812471
No Reslncled Funds th 2024
Holy Tnnty Retu￿1$hment Fund - Repiesenied woit carned out ai HotyTnnrty Chwch io fDmi
a krtchen area. In51all a toilel ano Teturb15h theve5try. The transfer represented fun05 spent
on these TK*rks Ihal fwe i>een caprt8tsseiL
Splie Uthbn8 Grant. rep￿entsd a 8want ivxeNed to Uort H0tyT[m￿ spNe al
Wafm Room Gfanl. fepfe5ent•(l a yant fecew io nm wami fooms dw1nitr￿ M'ntef ai Holy Trinity
37

FORESTROWPCC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEPIEIITS ICOIITIPIUED)
FOR THE YEAA EPIDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
21 Analysls ol Iiei assets bel￿en l￿d9
Umstrlct•d EndryThnl Totsi
Funds
2024
2024
2024
Fund balances at 311)ecember rwesentsd ty.
TanpNe Asse
In%*strnents
Cwrent Assew (U*llllles)
74.426
68.910
449.719
19.070 93.496
68,910
19.070 468.789
Unrestrfcted Endow￿ Tot*1
2023
2023
2023
Fund balances ai 31 Decembw Ive rewesented br.
T￿•ble Asse
70.828
18.638 89.466
Cwreni Assetsi Iuabltrtlesl
18.638 473288
22 Retsted party transactknns
Thornvme no d*k)saty*rnthted p•ty ￿*￿12023. non•1
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