St Laurence
Northfield
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Laurence, Northfield
Birmingham
Registered Charity 1132975
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the
year ended 31" December 2023

Structurè, Governance and Management
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England.
As a charity (registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales number
11329751 it is governed by the various Charities Acts from 1960 to 2022 and two Measures
of the Church of England, The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 as
amended and The Church Representation Rules {conlained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical
Government Measure 1969 as amended).
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Represenlation
Rules. At St Laurence. Northfield the membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent
(our vicar) at present in interregnum. churchwardens. the reader and members elected by
those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. All those
who attend our serviceslmembers of the congregation are encouraged lo register on the
elecloral roll and stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general
concern and importance to the parish, including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are
to be spent. New members receive initial training into the workings of the PCC.
The full PCC met eleven times during the year with an average level of attendance of
800/9. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has a number of committees each dealing
with a particular aspect of parish life. These committees. which include worship. mission
and outreach and fabric and finance. are all responsible lo the PCC and report back to il
regularly. minutes of their decisions being received by the full PCC and discussed as
necessary.
Administrative information
St Laurence Church, Northfield is situated in Northfield, Birmingham. 11 is part of the Diocese
of Birmingham within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Laurence
Pastoral Cenlre, Northfield Birmingham B312LX. Registered charity number 1132975. It's
phone number is 0121 475 1518, email en
uiries
sainllaurence.info and web site
htl s.'Ilwww.stlaurencenorthfield.or
PCC members who have served at any time from 1 January 2023 until the date this report
was approved are:
Ex officio members:
Incumbenl..
Reverend Cannon Janel Chapman (retired 31
July 2023)
Reader:
Miss Janice Wones
Wardens
Mr Roy Pounceti
Mrs Sandra Reynolds (retired 19 May 2024)
Ms Rowena Nicholls (from 19 May 2024}
Elected members".
Mr Jeffery Carr (until 21# May 2023)

Mrs Elaine Clements (treasurer and representative on Deanery Synod) {from 16
October 2013)
Mrs Jennifer Fripp (from 22rKI May 2022)
Ms Rowena Nicholls {from 23rd June 2021 until she retired on 19 May 2024).
Mr Robert Mayne {until 21" May 2023)
As Robert is a representative on the Deanery Synod this means he is an Ex officio
member of the PCC until such time as his representation cEases.
The Revd Theresa Morton until 2￿d April 2023
Mrs Sandra Reynolds from 29 April 2018
Ms Sarah Vernon (until 2151 May 2023)
Mr Peter Mitchell {from 21st May 2023)
Miss Gloria Ikan (from 21" May 2023)
Mrs Ruth Clarke {from 21" May 2023)
Mrs Geraldine Merrick (from 21SI May 2023)
Mrs Deborah Keeves (from 21sI May 2023)
Mr Timothy Westwood (from 19 May 2024).
Secretary (not member of the PCC)
Mrs Emily Corns
Related partiès
Donations from related parties {PCC members) were £7.430 during the year and were
applied to the general fund.
Deanery Synod
Two members of the PCC sit on the Deanery Synod. This provides the PCC with an
important link between the parish and the wider structures of the Church. This year the
PCC has also focused its attention on the questions posed to parishes in the deanery
about the most effective deployment of stipendiary and non-stipendiary clergy.
Volunteèrs
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lively
and vibranl community it is. In particular, we want lo menlion our churchwardens Mr Roy
Pouncelt and Mrs Sandra Reynolds. who have worked so tirelessly on our behalf. and our
treasurer Mrs Clemenls. who has helped us all to understand the church's accounts and
its finances.
Safeguarding
The PCC considers that il has complied with its duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding
and Clergy Discipline Measurer 2026 (duty to have regard to House of Bishops guidance
on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults as described in the Church
Representation Rules 2022}.

Alms and purposes
St Laurence, Northfield Parochial Church Council {PCC) has the responsibility of
cooperating with the incumbent, lately the Reverend Canon Janet Chapman until she
retired on 31 July 2023, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the
church. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically
responsible for the maintenance of the Pastoral Cenlre and Communily Hub.
Objects, activities and public benefit
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible lo worship at our church
and to become parl of our parish community at St Laurence, Northfield. The PCC
maintains an overview of worship Ihroughoul the parish and makes suggestions on how
our services can involve the many groups Ihal live within our parish. Our services and
worship put faith into practice through prayer and Scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year. we have considered the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit, and parlicularly the supplementary guidance on charities for
the advancement of religion. We try to enable ordinary people to live oul their faith as part
of our parish communily through..
Worship and prayer; leaming about the gospel: developing their knowledge and
trust in Jesus
Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish
Missionary and outreach work.
To facilitate this work. it is important that we maintain the fabric of the church of St
Laurence. Northfield and the Pastoral Centre and Community Hub.
Achievements and performance
Worship and prayer
Worship and Prayer is enabled by the Worship committee. The committee had ceased
meeting before lockdown. but it was decided to re-establish the committee in 2023 and four
meetings were held. Currently Fr John. Jani￿, Elaine, Roy, Hilda, Sandra, Laurence and
attend. The committee has planned all of the services throughout the year and discussed
different aspects of our pastoral care and worship. Al each meeting we review services. in
particular Easler, Christmas and other seasonal services.
The committee is very grateful lo everyone who helps with our worship, not just Fr John and
Janice but also our servers, organist and choristers. bellringers. lesson readers, sides
people, intercessors and those who seNe lea and coffee.
Additional help is needed lo support services so please do consider if you could help out.
We particularly need additional altar servers. sides people and help wilh lea and coffee after
church.
All are welcome lo attend our regular services. At present there are 145 parishioners on
the church electoral roll. 46 of whom are nol resident within the parish. Twelve names
were added during the year and six were removed either through death Ilhree) or
because they moved away from the parish (two) and one requested removal. The

average weekly attendance, counted during October. was 111. but this number increased
during the Christmas Festivals lo 344.
As well as our regular services. we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at
the milestones of the journey through life. Through baplism we thank God for the gift of
life- in marriage public vows are exchanged wilh God's blessing- through funeral services
friends and family express their grief and 9ive thanks for the life which is now complete in
this world, and commend the person into God's keeping. We have celebrated 12 baptisms
and 5 weddings and held 25 funerals and 25 Burial of Ashes in our church this year.
The Church, The Church Centre and the Barn
We want our church to be open lo our community for private prayer. Unfortunately. given
the amount of crime in our parish we are unable to do this. so the church is locked when il
is not in use.
During the year we were grateful to receive three grants. Two were from the Harlow Trusl.,
one of £2.000 for ceiling repairs the other of £10,000 for liturgical furniture. Both were
spent during the year. The third granl was from the Nalional Churches Trust for repointing
work.
The church is rightly proud of the social and fundraising events il promotes during the
year. During 2023 these were: _
Piphy Party (social event).. £47.00
Car boot sales in March and June: £798
Heritage open and scarecrow festival.. £454
Madera concert: estimated £46 (£150 paid
to Madera)
Jazz night: £484 for Church and £510 for
Birmingham Hospice
Mission bucket appeal.. £20 for Zimbabwe
Graham Short talk {10 March).. £140.00
Ashley Wagner organ recital122 April)-
£265.00
Cake sale for Zimbabwe {30 April).. £276.00 Quiz night: £110
Christian Aid.. £982 (including £262 from
Craft fayre: £250
plant sale)
Bingo night115 July).- £101.00
Christmas fayre: £2097 + £300 for Mothers.
Union
Christmas tree festival.. £272
Marcus Huxley organ reatal (29 July)-.
£148.30
St Laurence Day BBQ (social event on 12
Augusl).. £60.00
Mission bucket appeal.. £17.90 and also
Christmas Iree.. £73.10 {Malawi)
The Centre is used on Sundays for our 8.'30am weekly Sunday School, monthly on
Mondays al 2pm for Mothers Union Meetings. during school term time we have Larry's a
group for senior school children (Our contribution to fight against knife crime), Bi monthly
Mothers Union Craft sessions for Children and Bi monthly Craft sessions for adults.
The Barn is occupied by Polkadol Ellis Accounlar)ts under a lease extended in 2019.

Pastoral care
Some members of our parish are unable to attend church due lo sickness or age. We
normally maintain contact with them by telephone to keep them in touch with church life.
We have a Lookoul Group with Lead Members responsible for certain members of the
¢ongregation. The group is organised by Fr John Richards a retired Priest who has
Permission to officiate and Sue Richards. Prior to her retirement Reverend Canon Janel
Chapman our incumbent used lo visit church members who requested a visit from the
clergy. Home Communion is offered and distributed by our Home Communion Team. Our
church congregation holds the firm view thal everyone has responsibility for congregants
who suddenly fail to attend.
Mlssion and evangelism
We have a weekly church email newsletter instead of a parish magazine. 204 copie5 are
emailed and a 20 are printed for those who prefer a prinled copy. The newsletter keeps
our parishioners informed of the important matters affecting our church and articles Ihat
help develop our knowledge and trust in Jesus.
Ecumenical relationships
The church is a member of Churches Together in Northfield which is the grouping together of
several of the churches in the Northfield area. During 2023 the churches involved were
Northfield Baptist Church. Northfield Methodist Church. Sl Bartholomew's C of E. St Brigid's
Roman Catholic ChurGh, St David's C of E. St Laurence C of E and the Quakers.
The activities of the group during the year were Community Christmas. Carol Singing in
Northfield, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pray 24hr Brum. Church swap. ashing
services and Lent courses, Easter Walk of Witness through Northfield.
Flnancial r8view
Net movement in funds on unrestricted funds was a reduction of £5.977. Included in this
is the designated legacy fund which received £16,100 from a Listed Places of Worship
Scheme Grant which reduced the size of the reduction. The fund had been used to fund
repair expenditure in 2022 but the grant was received in 2023. Regular giving excluding
gift aid fell from £40.656 to £40,272 a 1% reduction.
R6slricted funds saw an increase of £15.734. The major change was in the Churchyard
fund which increased from £60.989 to £72,396 an increase of £11,407.
Our Parish Share maximum ask excluding inflation is based on the 2020 ask of £68,019.
11 has been agreed that Ihe ask for 2023 would be reduced lo 750kn of this amount,
£51.014. Unfortunately, due to reduction of income and increasing expenditure on repairs
and energy costs we were only able lo pay £30.000. The agreed ask of £51,014 remains
the same for 2024 bul again due to increased levels of expenditure we will be only able to
pay £30.000 again.
Reserves policy
It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which
equates lo at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £39,000. It
is held lo smoolh out fluctuations in cash flow and lo meet emergencies. The balance of
the free reserves at the year-end was £40.339 (Unrestricted cash and debtors less
creditors) which is 100/0 higher Ihan this target.

Going concern
Free reserves at the year-end as detailed above were £40.339. After careful consideration
of the likely levels of income and expenditure during 2024 the PCC consider that there is
a reasonable expectation that the church has adequate funds to continue in operational
existence for the foreseeable future. There are no material uncertainties that would
impact on its ability lo continue. It must be recognised however that this view is taken
after consideration of the present policy of only paying £30,000 out of the £51,014 annual
parish share ask. Accordingly. the PCC continues lo adopt the going concern basis in
preparing its annual report and financial statements.
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on
2¥tk Z(41
2024
and signed on their behalf by
Trustee - Roy
rch Warden
Trustee Elaine Clements - Treasurer

Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council (The Trustees) of The
Ecclesiastical Parish of Northfield. St Lauronce, Birmingham, Registered Charity
1132975.
I report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December
2023 which are set out on pages 9 to 26.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 {2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts (under section145 of the 2011 Act).
To follow the proGedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under section 145 (51 Ib) of the 2011 Act).. and
To state whether any particular matters have come lo my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Roport
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Charily Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by tho
charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations
from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide
all of the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given
as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and the report is limited to Ihose
matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's stalement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements
To keep accounting records in accordance wtth section130 of the 2011 Act,.
and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply
with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Acl have not been mel.. or
2. To which, in my opinion. attention should have been drawn in order lo enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S Hendy 19 July 2024
Data Developments. First Floor, Chubb BLJildings, Fryer Street. Wolverhampton. West
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Parochial Church Council of St Laurence, Northfield
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ending 31 December 2023
Unrestricted Designated Restricted TOTAL
funds
funds
funds
2023
TOTAL
2022
Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Voluntary income
Activities for generating funds
Income from investments
Church activities
TOTAL INCOME
Expenditure on:
Church activities
Costs of generating funds
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2{a)
2(b)
2{c)
2(d)
46.787
45.740
3,962
16,724
113.213
16.100
15.477 78,364 129.720
1.281
47,021
39,659
1.386
5,348
4,855
22,885 39,609
29,355
41.029 170,342 203,589
16,100
3(8}
31b)
99,975
45,001
144.976
38.189 138,164 237,014
630 45,631
35,028
38,819 183.795 272,042
NET INCOMEIEXPENDITURE
BEFORE INVESTMENT
GAINS
NET GAINS ON
INVESTMENTS
NET EXPENDITUREIINCOME
TRANSFER BETWEEN
FUNDS- IN
TRANSFER BETWEEN
FUNDS-OUT
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
31,763
16,100
2,210
13.453
68,453
7(b)
18,998
(12.765)
4,213 23.211 {31,825}
6,423 10,873 (100,2781
16.100
31,766 31,766
31.766
6,423
31,766
9.758 (100,2781
(12.765)
16.100
400,549
387.784
5,870
21,970
91.393 497,813 598,091
97.816 507,571
497,813

Parochial Church Council of St Laurence, Northfield
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
Investments
7(a)
7(b)
188,123
230,217
418.340
188,091
233,819
421,910
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash At Bank and In Hand
8{a)
8{b)
3000
91.383
94.383
15,103
70,321
85,424
LIABILITIES
Creditors.. Amounts Falling Due In
One Year
5.152
5,152
9,521
9.521
NET CURRENT
ASSETSI(LIABILITIES)
89.231
75,903
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
507.571
497,813
Creditors= Amounts Falling Due
After One Year
10
TOTAL NET ASSETS
507.571
497,813
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted
Reslricled
409,756
97,815
507,571
406,420
91,393
497,813
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on
Il's behalf by
(Chair of the PCC Meeting)
The notes on pages 11 to 26 form part of these accounts
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Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Northfield. St Laurence,
Blrmingham
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31st December 2023
1 Accounting pollcies
(a) Lègal status
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England.
It has been regulated by the Charity Commission from its registration on 25 November
2009.
(b) Basis of preparation
The charity financial information has been prepared in accordance with:
Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland {-FRS 102")..
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) {"Ihe
SORP),. and
The Charities Act 2011.
The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial information
has been prepared on the historical cost basis following the Charities Acl 2011 requirements
and in accordance wilh the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual
accounts of PCC'S, and within the Regulations. llrue and fair" provisions. The prO￿s5 has
been informed by the PCC Accountability Guide 5 Edition and the Church Commissioners
Annual Report 2022.
(c) ASSETS
Consecrated and benefice property
In so far as consecrated and benefi￿ property of any kind is excluded from the statutory
definition of"charity- by Section 10{2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Acl 2011 such assets are
not capitalised in the financial statements.
Moveable Church Furnishings
These are capitalised at cost and depreciated over their useful economic life other than
where insufficient cost information is available. In this case the item is not capilalised, bul all
items are included in the Church's inventory in any case.
Tangible fixèd assets for use by the charity
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. and cost al least £1,000.
They are valued al cost or else, for gFfts-in-kind, at a reasonable estimate of their open
market valuation on receipt.
Depreciation is calculated lo write off the capitalised cKJst of fixed assets less their currently
anticipated residual fair value over their estimated useful lives as follows..
Land
Fixtures & Fittings & Equipment
25% reducing balance

Other items
Individual items with a purchase price of
£1.000 or less are written off when the
asset is acquired
No depreciation is provided on buildings as the currently estimated residual value of the
properties is not less than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets
currently exceeds 50 years. So that any depreciation charges would be immaterial.
An impairment review is ￿rrIed out at each year-end and any resultant loss identified is
included in expenditure for the year.
Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange or whose value derives from them are
valued al markel value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at PCC'S best
estimate of value.
Short term deposits
These are the cash held on deposit with CCLA or at the bank.
(d) Going concorn
The PCC has determined that the Church is a going concem and have detailed their reasons
for this in an earlier section of Ihis report. See page xxx.
(8> Income
All income is recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the income. il is probable the
income will be received, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised as receivable once the PCC is notified of the gift or
legacy, probate has been granted, the executors have established that there are sufficient
assets in the eslale to pay the legacy after settlement of liabilities and there are no
conditions outside the control of the PCC that are not met.
Investment income
Dividends are recognised when the PCCS. right lo receive payment is established. which is
on the ex-dividend date of the underlying holdings. All other investmenl income is recognised
on the accruals basis.
Property rents and room hires
Property rents are recognised in accordance with the temis of ihe rental agreement in place.
Room hires are recognised on receipt of Ihe payment for the hire.
(g} Expenditure
The SOFA has been presented on an activity basis. Cost have been distinguished between
charitable activities and those incurred to raise funds. Expendilure and liabilities are
recognised when a legal or constructive obligation exists lo make payment lo a third party. il
is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligalion can be
measured reliably.
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(h} FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
These represent the ￿MainIng income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on
the general purposes of the PCC. including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets
for ils own use or for spending on a future projecl and which are there for not included in its
'fr6e reserves, as disclosed in the trustees. report.
Restricted Funds
These are inwme funds that must be spent on reslricled purposes and details of the funds
held and restrictions provided are shown in the notes to the accounts.
Endowment Funds
These are restricted funds which must be retained as trust capital either pemianently or
subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income. and where the use of any
income or other benefit derived from the capital may be reslricled or unrestricted. Full details
of all of their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts.
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Parochial Church Council of St Laurence, Northfield
2 . Income and Endowments
Total
General Designated Restricted
This
year
Last
year
Income and endowments from:
2 (a) Voluntary income
3101 RegLJlar Giving
Envelopes
3104 - Standing
Orders {GA)
3105 - Standing
Orders (Non-GA)
3106 - PGS Giving
{GA)
3107 - PGS Giving
{Non-GA)
3108 - Electronic
Planned Giving
3111 Collection
Plate
3116 - Contactless
Donation
3137 - Parochial
Organ Donations
3138 - Parochial
Flower Donations
3139 - Parochial Bell
Donations
3140- Other
Donations
3143- Wall Safe
Donations
3148 - Candle
Donations
3149 - Refreshments
Donations
3151 Gift Aid
3152- Gift Aid- PGS
3153- Gift Aid Debtor
written back
3170 - Legacies
3180 - Grants
3185 - Grants- BDBF
3187 - LPOW
Scheme
1,481
1,482
811
12,211
12,211
16,506
1,128
1,128
1,290
17.858
17.858
10,280
1,608
2,490
2,490
2,035
5,009
5.009
7,212
94
94
913
405
405
389
122
122
280
1.015
1.015
120
2.135
210
2.345
10.839
772
772
478
151
151
131
476
348
3.004
476
348
3.004
471
5,012
2,570
(5.000)
3.000
15.000}
3,000
13,725
51,663
6.570
3,991
13,725
1.632
46.789
16.100
16.100
17.732
78.367
6.550
129.719
15.477
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21b> Activities for generating funds
3188 - Centre Hire-
Casba
3189- Centre Hire-
Globalllnexpress
3195- Barn Hire-
Polkadol Renl
3196 - Bam Hire-
Polkadot Ulililies
3197 - Other Debtors
written back
3859 - Nativity
Festival
3860 - Chrtstmas Fair
3861 Craft F8yre
3862 - Car Boots
3863- Fairtrade Sales
3865 - Fundraising
Events
3899 - Other
Fundraising
3900-100 Club Starrt
3902-100 Club
Subscriplions
4172- Centre Hire-
One-offs
4180 - Centre Hire-
Regular
4190 - Centre Hire -
Mimi Brown (Dance)
4191 - Centre Hire-
Tots Play
4192 - Centre Hire-
Kumon
4193- Centre Hire-
Kick Boxing
4194- Centre Hire-
Maxine Senior Fitness
4202 - Car Park Hire
9997- Community
Christmas
7,695
7,694
5.689
10.957
10,957
9,392
10,591
10,591
9,666
1.800
1,800
700
(10.103)
{10.103)
631
2,058
304
1,100
94
1.992
235
1,439
34
1.992
235
1.439
1.733
1,733
896
104
104
885
80
396
396
497
497
1,045
5.377
5,377
849
1,011
1,011
754
40
40
88
1.800
1.800
850
3,036
3.036
1,307
1.169
6.333
1,169
6,333
1.341
2.666
150
39,660
45.740
1.281
47,020
2 c Income from Investments
3300- Current
Account Interest
3310 - CCLA Deposit
Account Interest
3331 - CCLA
Dividend - 2279S
1.385
1.386
234
727
47
774
196
1,849
3,961
1,339
1.386
3,187
5,347
4.425
4.855

Church activities
3136 - Parochial
Churchyard Fees
4001- Marriage Fees
4002 - Church
Register Fees
4004- Funeral Fees
4007- Monument
Fees
4008 - Heating
Charges
4009 - Other
Parochial Fees
4195 - Larry's Income
4498 - Ministry Ed
Fund
4999- Sundry Income
22.885
22,885
2,758
14,884
3,624
2.758
257
10.084
257
10.084
632
6,967
681
681
495
2,638
2,638
1.595
30
30
457
240
98
178
16,724
113.214
98
178
461
39,609
29,355
170,343 203,589
22,885
41,029
Tolal income
16,100
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Parochial Church Council of St Laurence, Northfield
3.Expenditure
Total
General Designatod Restrlcted
This
year
Last
year
Expenditure on:
Church activities
Common Fund
Charitable Giving
Rector - Phone
Rector- Travel
Rector - Office Supplies &
Equipment
Ministry Education
Rector - General Expenses
Rector - Other
Rectory - Water Charges
Rectory - Internel & Phone
BDBF Parsonage decoration
refund
Church - Administrator Wages
Church - Barry Wages
Employer Nl Contributions
Employer Pension
Contributions
Travel Expenses
Churchyard - Administrator
Wages
Churchyard - Barry Wages
Churchyard Employer Ni Cont
Churchyard Employer Pens
Cont
Larvs Expenditure
Community Christmas
GiftslHospilality
Stay & Play Group
Internel & Phone
Stationary Costs
Printing Costs
Office Supplies Costs
Soflware Costs
Payroll Costs
Other Office Costs
Altar Supplies
Worship Resources
Lectionary Materials
30.000
30.000 58,632
326
87
48
326
86
48
241
44
20
20
193
94
710
90
235
286
20
193
375
20
375
20
(1.115)
1,094
1,065
1.158
1.094
1,065
1.158
2.478
1,285
1,951
21
147
21
147
294
144
2,022
4,251
135
2,022
4,251
135
1,951
4,263
39
325
39
325
951
300
320
54
1,621
521
1,823
2,392
729
230
341
143
146
95
1.104
20
1.484
492
1,644
25
487
230
94
809
184
192
1,104
20
1,484
492
1,644
25
487
230
94
80g
184
192
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Flower Expenses
6748 - Service Refreshments
Other SetV1￿ Supplies
Organist Payments
Media License Fee
Audio Visual Equipment
Organ Repair & Servicing
Bell Maintenance
Maintenance Materials
General Mainter)ance Services
Maintenance- Other
Church - Major Repairs
Cleaning Supplies
Waste Disposal
Insurance
Waler Charges
Electricity Charges
Gas Charges
Utility Credilors written back
Agency Error Payments
balance wloff
Churchyard Upkeep
Depreciation
Independent Examination Fees
Bank Charges
Northfield Revealed Heritage
Expenditure
Sundry Expenditure
259
259
46
727
1,330
797
700
554
336
97
901
780
1.770
3,031
563
19,501 58.003 118.999
477
720
755
487
4,155
3,868
128
12,449
527
100
203
707
314
727
1,330
797
700
554
635
336
97
780
3.031
38.502
477
755
4.155
128
12,449
3,009
(2,180}
(2,180)
(5,777)
(5,777}
10,584 10,584
1,079
750
57
4,140
1,075
750
137
1,079
750
57
1,450
599
99,972
1,450 14,593
599
1,132
38.189 138,162 237,014
Costs of genèrating funds
Church Centre - Adminislralor
Wages
Church Centre - Barry Wages
Church Centre Employer Ni
Cont
Church Centre Employer Pen
Cont
Centre maintenan￿ Other
Centre- General Maintenan
Centre - Cleaning Supplies
Centre - Waste Disposal
Centre- Insurance
Centre - Alarm Charges
Centre - Water Charges
Cenlre - Electricity Charges
Centre - Gas Charges
Contactless Fees
Fairtrade Purchases
100 Club Prizes
14,395
11.689
14,395 11,627
11.689
9,896
959
959
278
142
152
720
244
5.281
216
221
7,246
3,367
278
142
152
720
244
5.281
216
221
7,246
3,367
82
474
4,679
120
122
4,201
3,671
43
113
93
93
630
630
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45.004
144.976
630 45,634 35.028
38,819 183,796 272,042
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
4 Analysis of Expendlture Including Allocation of Support Costs
Direct
Costs
Support
Costs
Total
Church building and maintenance
82.070
750
82,820
Independent Examination
750
750
5. Staff Costs
This
Year
Total
Last Year
Total
Wages & Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pension Costs
34,511
2,252
338
31,500
1,951
294
37.101
33,745
The average number of
employees
5{a) Related Parties
As the Verger for Funerals Roy Pouncett, Warden received fees of £60 during the year.
As the Verger for Weddings Rowena Nicholls PCC member and Warden from 19th May 2024
received fees of £150 during the year.
No other payments or expenses were paid to any other PCC member. persons closely connected to
them
or related parties.
Donations from related parties (PCC members) V￿re £7,430 during the year and were applied to the
g6neral fund.
6 Analysis of transfers between funds
£326 was transferred from the 100 Club Reslricled Fund
lo the Pastoral Centre Restricted Fund. This is the
usual annual transfer of profil.
£2,255 was transferred from the Norlhfield Revealed
Restricted Fund lo the Porch Reslricled Fund with
permission of the grantor to close the fund.
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7. Flxed Assèts
7{a)
Tangible
Fixtures
Freehold
Sound
Propety Fittings System
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1st January 2023
Disposal
Additions at cost
Al 31 st December
2023
184,885
627
3,655 189,167
1,110
1,110
184,885
627
4.765 190,277
Depreciation
At 1st January 2023
Withdrawn on
disposals
Charge for the year
At 31st December
2023
157
919
1,076
118
961
1,079
275
1.880
2,155
Al 31st December
2023
Nel book value
184.885
352
2,885 188,122
Al 31 st December
2022
184,885
470
2,736 188,091
7(b}
Investments
Market value at 1
January 2023
Disposal
Purchases at cost
Net gains
233.819
(29,337)
3,187
22,548
230,217
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8. Currenl Assets
2023
2022
8{a)
Debtors
Tax recoverable
5.000
Prepayments and accrued interest
Other debtors
Accrued income at year end
10.103
3.000
3,000
15,103
8(b)
Cash at bank
Current Account- Income
Current Account- Expenditure
Current Account - 100 Club
CCLA Deposits
75.635
4.000
1,030
10,718
91,383
57,708
4,050
8,564
70.322
9. Liabilities
2023
2022
Amounts falling due in one year
Agency colleclions
Utility creditors
Other creditors
Deferred Income
Accrued expenditure al year end
2.870
6,592
2,180
1.020
1,262
5,152
750
9,522
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10 Funds of the church
Unrastrlcted fund
General
Available for use by the PCC within the
charitable objects of the Church
Designated fund
Legacies
Created from legacies received by Ihe
Church and used for specific purposes by
the PCC not concerned with the day to
day expenditure.
Restricted funds
100 Club
Fundraising activity making donations to
Charities and the Pastoral Centre.
Grants and donations received for the
repairs and renovation of the church and
spent on the same.
Receives donations mainly from visiting
ringers and pays for the mainlenance on
the bells, tower and assoGialed
equipment.
Income from Churchyard fees funds
churchyard salaries and maintenance.
Income from weddings, funerals and
donations used to purchase flowers lo
decorate the church.
Income from donations and collections
pays for the upkeep of the bells, ringers
travel and uniforms.
Harlow Trust Ceiling Repairs Grant 2023
Specific one-off restricted grant.
Harlow Trust Ecumenical Furniture Grant Specific one-off restricted grant.
2023
Larry's Safe Space
Building
Bell
Churchyard
Flower
Hand Bells
Income from grants and donations funds
the running costs of the term lime after
school club for senior children.
Income from clergy fees waived by the
recipient in favour of the PCC to pay for
clergy and volunteer training.
National Churches Trust Repointing 2023 Specific one-off restricted granl.
Organ
Fees for use of the organ at weddings
and funerals used to pay for organ
maintenance.
Grants and donations to pay for the
building of the interior church porch.
Grants and donations tOW8rds the
maintenance of the Pastoral Cenlre.
Ministry Education
Porch
Pastoral Centre
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11. Summary of Fund Movements
Fund
balances
brought
forward
Incoming Outgoing
Gains
and
Journal
Fund
balances
Carried
forward
Fund
Transfers
Resources Resources
Losses Entries
Unrestricted
General- General Fund
400.549
113.214
144,976
18.998
387,785
Sub-totals
Designated
Legacies
400,549
113.214
144,976
18.998
387,785
5,871
16100
21,971
Sub-lolals
Restricted
100 Club
Building
Bell Fund
Churchyard
Flower Fund
Hand Bells
Harlow Trust Ceiling
Repairs 2023
Harlow Trust Liturgical
Furniture 2023
Lartys Safe Space
Ministry Education
NCT Repointing 2023
Northfield Revealed
Organ Fund
Porch
Pastoral Centre
Sound System
5.871
16,100
21.971
1,291
47
1,015
24.224
122
957
(326)
500
4.172
60,989
1,584
139
547
5.187
72,396
1,448
139
17,030
259
4.213
2.000
2,000
10.000
8.190
325
195
1,810
3,881
3,228
1,725
2,255
4.549
4.205
3,423
1.725
2.255
4.698
6.375
317
2,736
{2,255)
405
554
2,255
326
642
200
Sub-lolals
91.393
41.029
38,819
4,213
97,815
Totals
497,813
170.343
183,795
23,211
507,571
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12. Summary of Assets by Fund
Class and nominal code
General
(Unrestricted)
Designated Restricted Total
Last
year
Fixed Asset - Investments
1611.. CCLA
883850001R
1612.. CCLA
102002279S
119.721
119,722 106.542
64.243
183,964
46.252 110,495 127,276
46.252 230,217 233,819
Total
Fixed Assel - Tangible Assets
1781.. Freehold
Property
1782.. Fixture &
Fittings
1783.. Sound
System
184,885
184,885 184.885
353
353
470
149
Total
185.387
Current Asset- Cash at Bank and In Hand
1500: Current
Account- Income
1501: Current
Account-
Expenditure
1502-Currenl
Account- 100 Club
1520.. CCLA
Deposit Account
602152001D
1521: CCLA
Deposit Account
602152002D
1522.. CCLA
Deposit Account
602152003D
1565.. Petty Cash-
Chur
2.736
2,885
2,736
2.736 188.123 188.091
(157,545)
97.762
135.416 75,633 57,708
184,561
(80,778) (99.782)
4,001
4.050
1.030
1,030
(10.315)
4.986
14.521
9.192
7.084
77
78
76
18
1,431
1,449
1,404
25
16,695
25
52,718 91,383 70,322
Total
Current Asset- Debtors
1584: HMRC
Debtor
1589: Other
Debtors
1592-Accrued
income al year end
21,970
5.000
10,103
3.000
3,000
3,000
3,000 15,103
Total
Liability - Agency Accounts
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6699.. Agency
collections
2,870
2,870
2,870
2,870
6,592
6,592
Total
Liability- Credltors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year
2105: Ulilily
Creditors
2111=Olher
Creditors
2150-Deferred
income
2160.. Accrued
expenditure at year
end
2,180
750
1,020
1,020
1,262
1.262
1.262
2.282
Total
1.020
2.930
Net total assets
387,784
21,970
97.816 507,571 497,813
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13 Prior Period Comparative SOFA
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ending 31 December 2022
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
funds
funds
funds
TOTAL
2022
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Voluntary income
Activities for generating
funds
Income from investments
Church aclivities
TOTAL INCOME
Expenditure on..
Church activities
Costs of generating funds
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
55.347
51663
22.709 129,719
39.659
4,855
14,231
114,092
39.659
4,855
15.124
29,355
37.833 203,588
51.663
111.688
35.028
146.716
80778
44.548 237.014
35.028
44.548 272,042
80,778
NET
INCOMEIEXPENDITURE
BEFORE INVESTMENT
GAINS
NET GAINS ON
INVESTMENTS
NET EXPENDITUREIINCOME
TRANSFER BETWEEN
FUNDS
NET MOVEMENT IN
FUNDS
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought foward
Total funds carried fO￿ard
32,624
29.115
6.715
68,454
(31,8251
(64,4491
131.825)
16,715) (100.279)
{29.115)
{64.449)
(29.115)
{6,715) {100,2791
464.997
400.548
34,986
5,871
98,108 598,091
91,393 497,812
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