REGISTERID CHARITY NUMBKR: 1133566
Report of the Trustees #nd
Unaudited Financial Slatements
for the Year Ellded 31 December 2024
for
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Clifton-crick Sharp & Co. Lid
Chartered Accountants
40 High Sireet
Pershore
WorceSte￿h1
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Contents ofthe Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
REFCI RENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Stgtement of Finanelal Activilles
10
Balance Slieet
Cash Flow Statement
12
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
13
Notes to the Flnanelal Statements
14 to 29
Detalled Statement of Finanelal Activities
30 to 31

.i PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
'CCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Referenee and Administrative Details
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
Pershor¢ Benefice Office
Alveslon House
I l Broad Street
Pershor¢
WRIO IBB
REG ISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1133566
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Cliftoii-crick Sharp & Co. Ltd
Chartered Accounlants
40 High Street
Pershore
Worcestershiit
WRIO IDP
SOLICITORS
Stallard March & Edwards LLP
Wor¢esier
BANKCRS
Barclays Bank Plc.
Worcester
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
RCI FERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THI YEI AR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Vicar
The Revd Canon Claire Lording
Assistant Curate
The Revd Jayne Parker
Reader
Mi- Peter Stansbte
Church Wardens
Mrs Suzanne Cl<irke (until 7 May 2024)
Mrs Samantha Aiidi'ews
Mr Martin Fowler (froin 7 May 2024)
Deanery Synod Representatlves
Dr Judith Dale
Mr Jasoii El'Habid (from 16 July 2024)
Mi. Martin Fowler
Lay Representatlves
Mrs Jean Andrews
Mis Ann Bray
Mrs Suzanne Clat*e {froni 7 May 2024)
Mrs Susan Denley
Mr Jason El'Habid (fi'oin 7 May 2024)
Mi. David Long (until 7 May 2024)
Mr5 Sandra Long
Mr Williain Newm&n
MKS Sarah Thomson
S¢eretary to tlie PCC
Mi's Saiz Speed (L&y Representative)
Honorary Treasurer: Statemenl of Legal Status
Mr FAlwai'd Deiiley (Lay Representative)
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Report ofthe Tru5tses
FOR THI YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024
The trustees p￿SeTht their report with thc f￿ancial stat¢ments of the charity for the year ended 31 Deceinbei" 2024. The
trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Stat¢ment of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objeetives and a¢livitie5 for the public benefit
The Mission Statement adopted by the PCC reads To b¢ a Church community which responds to God'5 love in woi'ship
and action. welcotnes all in the name of Jesus Christ and reaches out to ihe world iii Ihe power of the Spirit, We seek to
be a Kingdom people.,
The PCC is committcd to welcoming everyone who wishes to w0￿h1p in the Abbey and to building th¢ Christian
community of P¢rsboi'¢ through service5, wol'ship, prayer. music and sacrainent.
When planning its activities, the PCC has considered the Charity Cominission's giiidance on public benefit and, in
pai1icular the supplementary g)uidanc¢ on charilies for the advancement of i'eligion. In this it endeavours to enable
ordinaiy people to live out Ilieir faith as part of the parish community through worship and prayer, pastOl'81 care and
missionaiy and outt'each woll(.
Thc PC.C is responsible foi. the Abbey Church and the parish centre of St Andrew's. The maintenance of these buildings,
so Ihal th¢y ai'c acccssible to Ihe byeneral public and provide a venue for coiicerts and civic cvenls and are available as a
I'esoiii'ce for the roinmunily, is at the heart of ils cliaritable objLYtives.
ACHIEVEMEI NT AND PERFORMANCE
A i'eview ofour gchievements and performane¢
A review of oui. achievements and pei'forniance
Full details of ihe Itports from the Vicar, Chur¢hwardens and the vaiious groups active within the p￿.Ish are set out in a
booklet presented to the Annual Meeting.
Attendance
The statistirs for the year, wilh Comparisons to 2023. are as follows:
2024
2023
Baptism
Under l year
Aged 1-12
Aged 13+
io
15
17
27
Communieints (and Total Altendanc¢)
Easter Day
Christmas (in¢luding Christmas Eve)
240 (290)
279 (908)
216(269)
268 (919)
riorinal Sundxy Attendances
Adults
Cliildi'en
155
141
Oecaslon41 Serviees
Weddings
Blessings of Marriage
Funerals- In Abbey
Funernls- In Ci'einatorium
io
io
17
io
29
18
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBF.Y
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AIYD PERFORMANCE
Review of the Year
When we look back on 2024 we can confidently Say thai many asp¢¢ls of Ab￿Y life flourished and giEw. There has
been an energy and busyness that has been infectious and a reminder that the Abbey is a place where things can and do
happen. It is always inspirii)g thal so many people contribute to Ilie Abbey's mission as we look to 'Worship God,
Welcon)e All and Reach out to the World,.
We ait cotnmitted to being a growing church and have been pleased that our avernge Sunday attendai)ce has increased
again and is now 155, Ivhich is made up of both those who regularly attend the main 10'.30 service and those wlio <iltend
the smaller services which also take place. It is important that we can off¢i- choice to worshippers, as many people who
enter Ihe Abbey are not at home with Ihe Inain chordl Iradition. It has iherefore been p￿liCUlarlY pleasing lo see the
gi'owth and development of Café Church. Sam Andirws and Ilie team have worked incredibly hard to develop a unique
Café Church style which has attrdcled families and promoied the increase in tlie i)umbcr of children atteiiding chujch. It
is steady progress as we continue to wod( towards our Healih and Suslainability aiin of having a minimuin of10 faniilies
involved in Abbey life by 2027.
Continuing ihe trend set last year, as we were still getting back to worshipping a5 a community after the Covid pandemic,
we saw ali increase in communicants at Easier and Chrishna5. East¢r attendances showed paiticular growth, whicli was
very encouraging.
Oui. online worship provision has also continued to grow. What has been striking this year is that we have become aware
of the reach of oui. online services, and how people who live in different parts of the couiity and even the world feel as
if Ihey belong lo the Abbey family. We regularly hear from people far fr(Nn Persliore who share their appreciation of
what we are doing and offer their prayer wid support. This h&$ been such a blessiiig and takes our aim to 'Welcome All,
lo a whole new level.
Some of our gi'owlh in worship attendance will be down lo the increased population of Pershore aiid our effective
coijiniunicalion aiid mission slrdtegy across the local are4 but we a150 believe that the dev¢lopmeiil of oui. musical
offering by James MacDowall-Scort, appoinled this year as our Director of Music. has Inade a signÉficant impact. Tlie
choir has grown in meinbership and in confidence and its expanding repertOilE is appiEcialed by the re8tslai'
ongitgations aiid visitors alike. James has dev¢loped a regular series of organ recitals and has ideas and enei'gy to
expand our musical connection with children and young people, which we hop¢ will bear fruit in 2025.
Although the nuniber of weddings we conducted remained the same as last year, the number of funei'als and baptisins
which w¢ were involved with reduced signifi¢anily. Funerals were at 27 this year coinpared to 47 last yeai. and perhaps
i'eflecls the wider social tt'end of families choosing a direct cremation or service led by a civil celebrant for their lov¢d
on¢s instead of a s¢ivice requiring a minister. Baptisms were down from 27 lasi yeai. to 17 this year and it itmains to be
seen wh¢lher this is the slait of a significant trend. We reniain commilled to our outreach lo chilth'en and faniilies and
give tlianks for the deepening relatioiiships we have with our families. whicli is often expressed by attcndance at events
and iiot always in presentation for baptism.
Th￿￿ has been much focus on our ministy of welcoine Ihis year. As membe{3 of the Welcome Direclory foi. prison
leavers we wei'e proinpted to look at the welcome we offer across the board. Thei'e has been ongoing encourageinent and
suppoit foi. Sally Whyle and the bookstall volunteers who do an Incredible job of welcoining visitors duriiig the week,
The churchwardens and the sidespeople team have also reflected on the welcome tliey otrer at Sunday seivices. Our
ministy has be￿ suppleimented with tl)e addition of Sunday welcomei's. wlio connect with new people joining the
worshipping community oi. visitors after the service. One of the higiilights of the year was the good qiiality of oui.
welcome bging mentioned by Bishop Graham James in an article for the Church Times after he worshipped with us.
Thyougliout the yeai. there have been many stand out events, concerts and service5 at the Abbey. It was a privilege to
welcome the Archbishop of Canlerbury as part of his diocesan prayer Inission in Febrnary. The diocesan sei'vice lo
celebrate tl)e 30tli anniversary of the ordination of women to ihe priesthood, which tied in beautifully wilh Revd Jayne
Pai'kei's oj'dination as a priest in the Cathedral at Petertide, wa5 very moving. We welcoin¢d back Gonville & Caius
Colleg¢, Cambridg¢ to sing for BBC Radio 3 Evensong. We also delivered the Service for All Saints, Day which was
sh￿'ed on the Church of England's digital platfoiins.
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THE PARoCH￿L CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Repoi't of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
St Andrew's Centr¢ remains a cwcial tool in our mission and we feel privileged that we can offer the l'ight sort of space
to so many different community groups. This year we said goodbye to Alison Jeynes as our cleaiier and welcomed Julic
Hurfoid into that role. We continue to work towards taking over owJ)uship of the Ceiitre and look forward lo when the
Church Commissioners are able to catch up with our enthusiasm.
As always, the life of the Abbey, its mission and ministy, would not be whal it is without the dedication and
commitment of so tnany volunteers, many of whom volunteer in several areas of Abbey life. They are a constant source
of encoltrageinent and inspiration and help create a culture where everyone can feel able lo give of Iheii. tiine and taleiits
if they wish.
We have contiiiued to gyo from strength to strength in 2024. We have celebrated and invested Tn wl)at we know works
and goes well but are always adamant ihat we are confident enough lo diswvei. new ways of eilabling our chuirli to fulfil
God's mission in this place, and to be the Kingdom People God calls us lo be,
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Finaiicial position
The income and expenditwE for the year w¢r¢ boih greatly ￿dUCed in compatison with 2023, when the installation of
the new oi'gan was Ca￿led out. Annual income fell by £325.768 to £318,752 fn)m £644,520 in 2023. but if 2023 income
related to the organ installation is excluded, incom¢ rose by around £16,000.
Incoiiie froin regular giving, Ihrough standing orders and collections taken at services, rose by four per cent, reflecting
the incr¢ase in Sunday attendance. It was a successful year for fimdraising as i'eceipts fir>m concert hires foi. the Abbey,
rental of St Anthews. the Pershore Carnival and the Plum Festival were, in total, twenty-two per ceni high¢r Ihan foi.
2023. On the ollier hand, th¢r¢ was no Organ festival diis year.
"rhe Friends donated £30,151 towai'ds the repointing of the nortli-east walls, repaiiE to the north aisle roof, partial
replacement of the wooden walkways on the tower roof, and ligliting for Ihe bell-ringing platfonn. They also
contt'ibuted to the tnaint¢nance of the new o￿an. The PCC is also grnlcful to St Andrew's Parish Cenlre Trust foi. grants
of £530 foi. the upkeep of St Andrews.
One legacy of £1,000 was received during tlie year.
Annual expeiiditure reduced by £433,808 to £302,217 from £736,025 in 2023. The Inajority of the difference was due,
again, to the Costs of coinpleling Ihe organ PiDjecl, which were £403,136 in 2023. Energy costs weie reduced by
£8,600.
The balaiice of the difference is mostly accounied for by reduced payments lo the Diocese of Worcesla. for Ministiy
ShaiT and the Ministy Support Fund. The Abbey paid £60,000 for Ministty ShaTE, which is slightly inore than IOOO/o of
its cominitment. Ministry Share Covers the salaiy and exrKnses of cleiw. In previous years the Abbey has made an
additional donation to the Diocese of Worcestei's Ministry Support Fund, whicli assi51s oihei. Pk)rislies which cannot
n)eet Iheii. Minisny Share target. A donatioIi of £45.050 was made in 2023 and of £49,887 iii 2022. These donatioiis
wei'e aLhieved, against a background of a huge increase in energy cosls, by running down the Abbey's cash and savings
reserves. Tliis was no longer sustainable and no donation to the Ministry Support Fund was made in 2024,
Due to continuing generous support from the community. the Fo(*J Bank re¢￿'ded a surplus of £8,577, contt'ibuling to an
overall opei'aling surplus of £9,300 for Ihe PCC..
The value of inveslments increased by £9,817 in the year. These investmenls are held foi. tlie long iemj aiid their total
value at 31 Deceinber 2024 was £328,105.
There was a inajor change in the composition of the investmenls in 2024. The provisions of the Chaiities Act 2022
allow cliurches to cash in any endowiiient fund with a value less ihan £25,000. The PCC was able lo close five funds
with a total value of £53,872, The monics raised ait still deemed to be restricled funds wliicli can only be used for the
purpose for which the original endowmeiits were made. These restricted funds support the maintenan¢¢ and irpair of the
Abbey and St Andrews and the organ. The PCC has placed the fui)ds raised into a sepwate savings bank account called
the "Cojnbined Support Fund" where they aR available in case of u￿ent need.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Report of the Trnstees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Fxbrle Report
At th¢ start of 2024, the Fabric committee began with the knowledge that stonework repair was needed on the noi1h side,
also the iioith-east comer and buttirsses. New crack5 had been spotted high up by ihose cleai'ing tlie guttets. (Foi.
decades there has been slow movement in this part of Ihe Abbey buildiiig).
As we were awaiting our Quinquennial inspection, sadly OUT Architect Robert Kilgoui, told us that he must r¢duce hi5
workload and in April resigned froin his role at Pershore Abbey and fi'oni several caihedra]s. We are most grateful to
Robeit for all his attention and suppoit qs our architect for 17 y¢ars.
After due piDce5s. in June thffe potential Ablw architects were shortlisted and iiilerviewed. All were inipregsive and
Joanna Daykin was appointed as our n¢w archilect lo begin in August. After a short period to familiarise hei'self with ihe
building, its history and our needs. she made her full Quinquennial Inspedion in Oclober
the same time as ihe
lim¢-Inortar rewinting of the slonework was being carried out by Treasure & Son, who enabled hei. not only lo
sci'utinise, but also lo make use of tlie cheny-pi¢k¢i- lo take a closer look at the cracks. Her QI AEPOrt was coJiiple*d just
before Cliristmas - priorities and projects were discussed in the n¢w year.
The PCC Away-Day in March 2024 concentt7ted on again identifying priorities for development to ii))pIDv¢ our
welcome- the￿ incliide moly toilets, kitchenlhospitality facilities. choir spac¢. stoi'age. We need moir space! All this has
becn passed on to our new arcl)ilect for her deliberation alongside the necds of the building after the QI.
The wooden walkway at the top of ihe tower was partially replaced with more seclions lo be done. This is Ihe work of
Jason Ma￿lIall who, in 2023, generously made and donated our peregrine nestin8 platform in 2024 he enabled us to
ei'e¢t a caiiiera to live stream tlie activiiies of our peregrine family, the fiist chicks success￿11Y being hatclied in May
2024.
Diiring 2024 the chu￿hwardenS and members of the Fabric Committee kept up with all routine maintenance and
considered fiirther Ihc potential io adapt our healing system. To contribute signific￿ltlY to Net-zeiD cai'bon by 2030 is a
great challenge bul we ui'e working at this Wlth advice froin professionals. Tlie lai'ge gas boiler is nearing tlie end of its
life, and we are considering how lo introduce more sustainable low carbon energy surli as sol&i' paiiels and air-source
heat pumps.
Our thanks to Fiona Rice, minutes secrelary and members of ihe fabric committee, especially Roger Pip¢r who has
retired aftei. over 20 years, to Canon Claire and the ¢liurchwardens for theii- support, Joanna Ddykin foi. her wisdom, atid
lo the Friends of Pei'shore Abbey CIO who funded all stonework repair3 and d)e walkway as well as some of oui.
mainleiiance including for th¢ Ruffatti pipe orgaii.
Reserves Poll¢y
Tlie policy of tlic PCC ts to maintain a minimum balance of £15,000 in its bar￿ cunEnt account. Thi5 15 deemed to be
ali adequate buffer to cover three months of net routine expenditure.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing do¢iiment
Tlie PCC is a coi'porale body eslablisl)ed by the Church of England and operates under tlie Parochial Church Council
Powe￿ Measure. Tl)¢ PCC is a Registered Charity number 1133566.
The PCC consisls of the Parish Priest, Readers, Churchwardens and membets elected by inembers of the congiEgalion
who air oli the Electoral Roll. The PCC has powers to Co-opt niembers to fill iemporary vacancies. Tl)e PCC is
responsible for the day to day manageinent of the parish and its finances and is helped in tliis work by a numb¢i' of
comniittees dealing with pailicular aspects of parish life.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ICCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Report of the Trusttes
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Safeguarding
Having due regard to guidan￿ issued by the House of Bishops on matters relaling to the safeguarding of chilth'en and
vulnerable Adults. the PCC wÉshes to confimi that the guidance has been followed.
Suzaniie Clarke has continued to act as Safeguarding O(fi¢er for Pershoi"e Abbey & the Benefice, assisted by Sai? Speed
(SafegUa￿fillg Cooi'dinator) and Judy Dale (Vulnerable Adults Repiuentative).
We continue to have Safeguarding as a standing agenda it¢m for all PCC meetings and APCM, we ieview oiw policies
annually. The Safeguardiijg officer has attended the Dio¢esan Safeguarding Netwo￿ meetings ihi'oughout the year, and
we Continue to Use Ihe online Parish Dashboard App. which Iielps us to monitor and keep li-ack of all safeguarding in our
churcli. It also keeps us up to dal¢ with local and national ¢banges in safegU￿.dI1]8 r¢quireinenls.
All leaders and helpers working wilh Children & Vulnerable Adults (at events for children, Open the Book, Toddler
Gyoup); Chui'chwailens. PCC rnembcrs, Tower & Deputy Tower Bellringing Captain and Pastoral Visitors have valid
DBS rertificatcs
7 DBS l)ave been processed, and safeguarding training has been compleled by 5 people during 2024, as both ale a
requirement every 3 years.
We planning to use the new safeguarding recruitment hub tracker in 2025.
Volunteers
The PCC wishes to express its gratitude to the many volunteers involved in different roles within of the life of the
Abbey, and withoul whom it would be impossible to offei. the same variety of services. We are indebted to this genei'ous
stewai'dship of time and service that is freely giv¢n
6 r145 &"zf
Approved by orderof the board of trustees on....................
. and Si￿}ed on its behalf by:
Trustee
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Jndependent xaminer's Report to the Tr￿tee$ of
The Parochial Church Council of the
Eeclesix5tical Parish of the Abbey
Chuych of the Holy Cross Pershore
Independent examiner's wepoi't to Ilie trustees of The Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccltslastlcal Parish of the
Abbey Church of the Holy Cross Pershore
I report to the chai'ity trust¢es on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical
Parish of the Abbey Church of the Holy Cross Pershore (th¢ T￿￿1) for the year ended 31 Decembei. 2024.
Responsibilities g4nd basis of report
As the charity trustees of the TNst you are r¢sponsibl¢ for tlie pr¢pardtion of the accounts in accordance with the
Itquir¢ments of Ihe Charities Act 2011 ('the Acf).
I Itport in respect of my examination of the Twsvs accounts cairied out under Section 145 of tli¢ Act and in cai'rying out
my exainination I have followed all applicabl¢ Direclions given by the Charity Commission under S¢clion 145(5)(b) of
the Act.
Independent exgmlner's statement
Since youi. cliai'ity's gi'os5 incoine exceeded £250.000 your examiner musi be a inember of a listed body. I confiiin
that l am qualified to und¢rtake Ilie examir]ation because l am a meinber of th¢ Institute of Chartered Accountan15 in
England aiid Wales, which is oiie of the lisled bodies.
have completed my examination. I conf￿rn that no material rnatte￿ have come to my attention in c(Mine¢tion with the
examination giviiig me caus¢ to believe that in wiy material respect..
accountinb7 records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accoi'd wilh those records; or
th¢ accounts do iiot comply with the applicable requiremenls concerning the forin and content of accouiits Set oiit
in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2￿8 oiher Ihan any requirement that the accounls give a
true and fail. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no ¢oncems and have come across no other matters in coiine¢tion wilh the examination to which attention should
be di'awn in this I'epoil in ol-der to enable a proper und¢13tai)ding of the accounts to be reach￿.
Meinir Biixl
Clifton-crick Shai'p & Co. Ltd
Chartered A¢countanÉs
40 Higli Street
Pershore
Worcestershire
WRIO IDP
-8oa
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Statement of Financial Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Total
fun(ts
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Notes
INCOMCI AND
ENDOWMEIYTS FROM
Donations and legacies
145.781
87,628
444
233,853
559,035
Chureh actlvities
Chuirh activities
33,555
33,555
33,990
Other trdding aclivilies
Investmenl income
44J31
44,331
7,013
43,548
7,947
6J53
660
Total
223,667
93,981
I,J04
318,752
644,520
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
205,259
91,524
3J34
3(Kl,117
733200
Chltrltable ftctivities
Chui'cli activities
2,100
2,100
2,825
Totil
207 J59
91,524
3J34
302,217
736,025
Net gains on investments
4,590
5,227
9,817
32,594
NET
INCOMU(EI XPENDITURE)
Ti'aiisfers belween fiitids
16J08
7,047
51,641
2,997
(51,641)
26,352
(58,911)
Net movemeiit in thnds
16a08
58,688
(48,644)
26,352
(58,911)
RECONCILIATION OF
FUNDS
Tolal funds brought forward
30,995
125,043
282,250
438,888
497,799
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
47a03
184,331
233,606
465,240
438,888
The notes forni part of these financial stateineiits
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THI PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Balance Sheet
31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Totsl
funds
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestiicted
funds
Restricted
fi￿d$
Endowment
fvn(ts
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
TaiJgible assets
Inv¢stnients
13
14
9,923
94,499
9,923
328,105
1 8.407
372,159
233,606
104,422
233,606
338,028
390,566
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at b￿]k and in hand
15
16
2262
7.344
39248
2,262
19,46.S
107,036
2,262
14,257
35,427
12,121
67,788
4&854
79,909
128,763
51,946
CREDITORS
Ainouiils talling due within one
yeai.
17
(1,551)
(1,551)
(3,624)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
47J03
79,909
127,212
48,322
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
47J03
184J31
233,606
465,240
438,888
NET ASSETS
47,303
184J31
233,606
465,240
438,888
FUNDS
Unresti'icted funds
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
19
47,303
184,331
233,606
30,995
125,643
282,250
TOTAL FUNDS
465,240
438,888
e financial statem¢nts were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue
. and were signed on its behalf by:
on
Trustee
Tl)e notes fom) part of these financial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Cash Flow Slatement
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
Notes
Cash flow5 from operatlng activities
Cash gellera￿d from operations
19,294
(160,671)
Net cash pi'ovided byl(used in) operating activities
19,294
{160,671)
Cash flows from inve$tiiig activltie
Purchase of iangible fixed assets
,8ale of fixed asset investments
InleiESt received
(3,264)
53,871
674
181
Net cash provided byl(used in) investing activities
54,545
(3,083)
Cash flows from finaneing activitie$
Inconie attributable lo ¢iidowineni
ExpendituiE attributable to endowment
1,104
(3J34)
Nel cash (used inyprovided by financing activities
12,230)
Clian%e ift c4sh And cash equlvalents in
the reporting perlod
Casli and cash equivalents at the
beglnnlng of the reporting period
71,609
(163,754)
3S427
199,181
Cash And cash eqiiivalents at the end of
the reporllng pej'iod
J07,036
35,427
The notes fonn part of these flnancial slaten)enls
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THC PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Note5 to the Cash Flow Ststement
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEIffjXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Net incomel(expendlture) for the reporting period (&8 per th¢
Statement of Financial Aetivities)
AdJuslin¢nts for:
Depreeittion charg¢s
Gain on investments
Interesl irceived
Income ath'ibutable to endowment
Expenditur¢ attributsble to endowment
Increase in stocks
(Increaseydeci'ease in debtors
Decrease in thtditors
26,352
(58,911)
8,484
(9,817)
(674)
(1,104)
3J34
8,869
(32,594)
(181)
(2,262)
93,339
(168,931)
(5208)
(2,073)
Nel ca511 provided byl(used In) oper8tions
19,294
(160,671)
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.1.24
Cash flow
At31.12.24
Net cash
Cash at bwik and in hand
35,427
71,609
107,036
35,427
71,609
107,036
Total
3S427
71,609
107,036
The notes forni part of these flnancial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABB￿1 Y
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Not¢s to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUIYTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Peishoir Abbey PCC is a Charity in England and Wales. Th¢ locaiion of the Abbey 15 given in the chai'ity
infoiination on page l of these fmanctal slatemenls. The nature of the charity's operatioiis and principal activities
ail desci'ibed on the Report of lh¢ Trustee5 on pages 3 to 7.
The chai'ity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Tlie fiiiancial slatemenls have been
prepai'ed in accoi'dance with the charity's governing documenL the Chai'ities Act 2011 and Accountii)g and
Repoiting by Charities: Statement of Recommen(kd Practice applicable to charities preparing tlieir accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and Republic of ireland published in Octobei, 2019
and UK Generally Accepted Th'aclice.
The financial slatements have been piEpared under the historical cost convenlion, modified to include certain
items at fair value. such a5 inveslments. The financial statements are presented in stei'ling whicli is the functional
¢iitYency of tlie charity and rounded to the nearest £ l. The financial slaiements include all transaclions, assets aiid
liabilities for which the Pai'ochial Cliurch Couiicil is Irsponsible for by law. Th¢y do not include the accounts of
chui'ch groups that owe their inain affiliation lo anothei- body. nor those thal are infonnal galheyings of chui'ch
members.
The tru,8tces Coiiclude that that cl)&rity has adeguatc )rsources to continue ils acÉiviti¢s foi. Ihe for¢seeable future
and considei. that there were no Inaterial uncertainties ovei. the cl?arity's fmancial viability. Accoi'dingly, the
rinaiicial statements are prep&td on ihe going roncem basis.
The significant accounting policies applied in Ihe PT¢pwxlion of Ihese financial statements aiE sel out below,
These policies have been consislLntly applied to all years presented unless olheiivise slated.
Income recognlllon
Plaiined giving* collections and donatlons are recognised when Irceived, Tax refuii(ts recognised when tl)¢
incoining Irsource to whicli they relate is received. Rents, fees, advertising, and grants are accounted for whe
the PaiK)chial Church Council is legally entitled lo the amounts due,
Interest on funds lield on dcposit is included when receivable and the amount con be measured r¢liably by the
Lbarity. this is noi'inally upon notification of Ihe inlerest paid or payable by 11)e bank. Dividends are rerognised
once tlie dividend lias been declared and nolificalioii lias be¢ii received of tlie dividend due.
All other income is recognised 01)ce the Charlty has entitlement to tl)e income, it is probable tliat the incoine will
be i'eceived, and the amount of incom¢ receivable can bc measured ￿ liably.
No income h&s been declared net of expendilure.
Lcgacics are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an irnp¢ndiiig distr'ibution, the
amount is known, and itceipl is expected. If the amount is not knowii, th¢ legacy is hEat¢d as a contingent asset.
Govei'nment and other grdnt income is recognised when the charity is entitled to the grnnt and any PiE-conditions
are fiilly met.
I xpendilure recognition
Liabilities ate r¢cogni5ed as expendilure as soon as t1]e￿ is a l¢gal or constiuctive obligation coiY]mitting the
Charity lo that expenditure, it is p￿babIe that settlement will be require¢ and ihe amount of the obligation can
be measui-ed i'eliably.
All expenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headiiigs that aggregate all
cost5 I'elated lo the category. Expenditure is recognised wh￿￿ there is a legal or constructive obligation to make
payii)ents lo tliird parties, it is probable that the settlemeiit will be required, and the atnount of the obligation can
be iiieasured reliably.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLII SIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Fiiiancial Statements- tontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- eontinued
Expenditure reeognitlon
IiTecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
Expenditure is genernlly recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for ￿'05s. Grants and donations ar¢
accounted for when awarded or, in ihe case of collections paid away. when ihe event has occu1.￿d. Ministsy
share is paid lo the maximuni exteiit available from cumt y¢ar unrestricted fund
Allocalion of support and governance eost5
Suppoit costs ar¢ those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly r¢present charitable activities and
iiiclude ofyice costs. governance costs, and administr2tiv¢ costs. They are incurred directly in support of
¢xpendilui'e on the objects of ih¢ charity. Where support Costs cannoi be ditrctly atti'ibuted lo particular
headings, they have been allocated lo Cost of raising fui)ds and expendilure on charitable activities on a basis
consislent with use of the resources.
TanRible fixed assets
Conseerated property
In so far as conseci'ated property of any kind is excluded from the statutory d¢finition of 'charity' by Section
10(2)
(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are iiot capilalised in the financial s1otement5, 1.he cost of items
whicli al'e considered 10 be an inlcgral part of consecrated pi'operty is expended in the financial staleinenls the
yepr in which the expenditure is in¢uffed.
Equipmeiit
Moveable equipment (not forniing port of consecrated propety) is capitalised at cost where the cosl is al least
£1,000. These assets are depreciated over Iheir useful economic life.
Depreciation is provided by the chai'ity to write off the cost or valuation of tangible fixed assths ovei- their
eslimated useful economic lives as 2(W/fy per aniium 51raight line.
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cosl or fair value, making due allowances for obsolete and slow-moving items.
Taxation
The chai'ity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
FuThd8
Endowinent Funds are funds, the capital of which must be Inaintained; only iiicoine arising from investmeiit of
tlie endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted fvnds depending upon the purpose foi. which the
endowm¢nt was established.
Restt'icted fund5 represent (a) income fr(xn Irusts or endowments which niay be expended only on those
restricted objects provided in terms of the trust or bequest and O)) donalions oi grants received foi. a specific
objeci foi. which ihey were given or inviied by Ilie Parochial Church Council for a 5pecifkc object. The fuE)ds may
only be expended on Ihe specific object for which tliey were given and any balance reinainiiig unspent at the end
of each yeai. must be carried forward 8s a balance on Ihat fund.
UniEStricted funds are funds that are available for use ai ihe discretion of tlie Tiustees in furtherdnce of the
objects of the charity. Designated funds are those set aside by the Trustees for a specific purpose.
oreign cuwrenci
Trdnsactions tn foreign cu￿¢￿CleS are recorded iising the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction.
Monetaty assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are trnnslated using the rale of exchange ruli])g
at the balance sheet dale, and the gain or loss on translalion is included in the Statement of Finan¢ial Activities.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFTHE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to tlie Financial Statements- eonlinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- eontinued
Pensions
Employees are entitled to join a defined contribution money purchase scheme with the National Employment
Savings Trust.
Donated goods ai)d serviees
The Food Bai)k was donaled 14.817 kg (2023: 16,788kg) of food during the year and it distrtbuted 15,435 kg
(2023- 17,619kg). The Trussell Trnst adopt a valuation of£2.50 per kg (2023.. £2.37 per kg). Th¢ donated stocks
li¢ld at the yeai-_end have been included at £2262.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Stewardship giving
Colle¢lions (at all services)
Tax i'ecovery
Lega¢i¢s
Grants
Donations and appeals
Food bank donaiions
St Andrews donations
75,118
20,703
74,108
18,895
12,921
1.000
392,504
16,965
38,912
3,730
1.000
54J71
17,721
47,207
146
233,853
559,035
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Abbey hire chai'ges
Bookstall income
Ma&iaziiie in¢oiiie
PILlm Festival income
Cai'nival
Oi'gan Festival
15,8.fj4
10,369
7JlS
9,921
872
12277
6,636
6,675
9,371
726
7,863
44J31
43.548
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24
31.12.23
Divideiid5
Sl Aiidrews, divid¢nds
Bank inleresl
4,847
IA92
674
5,933
1.833
181
7,013
7,947
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notss to the Financial Statements- eoMÉinved
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Activity
Church activities
Church acliviti&s
Church aclivities
Abbey service fees
St Andrew's hire charge
Olhei. in¢ome
11,776
18,153
3,626
14.442
16,345
3,203
33,555
33,990
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
31.12.24
31.12.23
Staff costs
Ministry Sha
Ministy expenses
Worship expeiises
Youth work and mission
Office aiid adminislr8tion
Food bank expenditure
Music and oiynisl
Depreciation
49.024
60,000
2,154
2,542
6,433
12,679
313,629
3222
8,484
34,048
95,000
1,788
1,948
4,267
10.810
47,783
3,700
8,869
183,167
208,213
Other trading a¢¢lvltles
31.12.24
31.12.23
Organ ¢xpenditure
Heat and light
Insuran¢¢
Maintenance and fvrniture
Cleaning
1ffj49
24,720
8,550
57,862
8,502
402,656
33,399
8,236
57,755
7,417
101,283
509,463
Investment management costs
31.12.24
31.12.23
Bookstall
Magaziiie
Plum Festival expenses
Abbey hii'e costs
Ollier fuiid raising costs
Organ Festival expenses
6J48
3,279
4,397
793
3,423
754
2.878
707
2.001
2,074
1 $667
15,524
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RAISING FUiYDS- continued
Aggt'egate amounts
300,117
733,200
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES cosrs
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Chuirh activities
2,100
SUPPORT COSTS
Goveinance
cosis
Church activities
2,100
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS- GOVERNANCE COSTS
The lilde￿i]dent exaininers remuneration for 2024 was £2,100 (2023-£2,825) inclusive of VA T. Additional
costs of £725 IE the review of 2022 wer¢ incun-ed Tn 2023.
io.
TRUSTEES, REMUNEIL4TION AND BENEFITS
The ti'ustees all give freely their time and expertise without aiiy fonn of ￿MUneral10n or othei, b¢i)efil iii cash or
kind (2023: £nil).
During the year Ihe reimbursement of travel and other expenses incurred by virtue of their position, lotalling
£2,022, werL' paid to 2 Tn15t¢es (2023 - £1,653 to 2 Tiustc¢s).
A nuii)ber of the Twslees made donalioi)S lo Ihe PCC both as unrestricted donalioiis and itstri¢led doiiations.
Tl)ese donations were immalerial and did n(* have impact oil the operation of the PCC and therefore are not
disclosabSe on an individiial basis.
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
CJn)s.% Salai'ies
Pei)sioii Contributions
54,750
933
42,561
367
Total staff ¢osts
55,683
42,928
The Dir¢clor of Music joined in April.
There were no employee benefits to key inanag¢ment peN)nnel in the current or previous years,
Th¢ av¢i'age monthly iiumber of employees during the year was as follows:
31.12.24
31.12.23
Part linie staff
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
I CCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Financial Stalements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ii.
STAFF COSTS- contlnued
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE ST ATEMENT OF VINANCtAL ACTIVITIES
Unresh"icted
Restricted
fijnds
funds
Endowmeiit
funds
Toial
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legaLiLs
139,181
419,854
559,035
Chureli aetivitles
Church activiti¢s
33.090
900
33,990
Other trading activities
Investsn¢nt income
43,548
43,548
7,947
7,766
Total
216,OCH)
428,520
644,520
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
213,852
519,348
733,200
Chiritable #etlvities
Chui'ch activities
2,825
2,825
Total
216,677
519,348
736,025
Net gains oil iiivestments
10,037
22,557
32,594
NET INCOME/{EXPENDITURE)
(677)
(80,791)
22,557
(58,911)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds bmught forwai'd
31,672
206,434
259,693
497,799
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
30.995
125.643
282,250
438,888
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THE PAROCHJAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to tlie Finaneial Slatements- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
machinery
COST
At l January 2024 and 31 December 2024
44,615
DEPREI CIATION
At l January 2024
Cl￿rge for year
26,208
8,484
At 31 December 2024
34,692
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
9,923
At 31 Decemb¢r 2023
18,407
14.
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
COST LESS IMPAIRMENT
At l January 2024
Disposals
Revaluations
372,159
(53,871)
9017
At 31 December 2024
328,105
NCIT BOOK VALUE
Al 31 D¢¢ember2024
328,10S
At 31 December 2023
372,159
Thei'e weiE no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 31 De¢ember 2024 is represented by.
Listed
Imvestments
Valuation in 2022
Valuation in 2023
Valuation in 2024
Cost
{42,710)
32,594
9,817
328,404
328,105
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the fiinancial Slatemenls- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14.
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS- continued
CBF Investment fund unils. 10,103 unils (2023 . 12.569 units)
CBF Irivestinent fuiid units, 1.505.67 units
233,607
94,498
282.250
89,909
328,105
372,159
There was an incirase in the valuation as at the year end of Ihe inveshnents hcld of £9,817 (2023: increase
valualion of £32,596). The total number of CBF invesiment fund units held as at Ihe year end was
11,608.67 unils (2023.. 14,074.67 units).
Dui-ing the year, five endowinenl funds lotalling 2,466 units were sold under the provision5 of the Chai'ities Act
2022, which allows endowment funds with a v81ue less than £25,(K)O to be sold. The proceeds of £57,636 are
held in a dedicated savings account. The fLinds remain restricted and can oiily be used for ihe puipose foi. wliich
the endowment was made.
in
Of ilie total investment assets, £233,607 is held under the endowment fund (2023: £282,250), £94,498 is held
undei. the restricted tund (2022: £89,909).
STOCKS
31.12,24
31.12.23
Stock- food bank
2,262
2262
i&
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
OIEan
Other debtors
Prepayments
12,120
3,609
3,736
9,393
2,377
2,487
19,465
14.257
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
I CCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLV CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Financial Statements- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Othei. creditoiB
Accrued expenses
(1,653)
3204
(689)
4.313
1,551
3,624
18.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable opernting leases fall due as follows..
31.12.24
31.12.23
Between on¢ and five yea
1.018
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ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH ofi THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Finaneial Stalements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
19,
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in fiinds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Uni'estYi¢ted funds
General ￿nd
St Andrew$
17,686
13J09
29,119
(12,811)
46,805
498
30,995
16J08
47,303
Restricted funds
Food Bank- General Restricted
Organ fui)d
Abbey Support Fund
Development
Froiitispieces
West End
Clock
FU]￿llure
01.8an Maintenance
Oi'gan Replacement
AblK'y Maintenance
Fabi-ic Fund - Sl Andrews
St Anthrws
St Andiews Support Fund
Ernbi'oidery Guild
29,032
8,577
37,609
17,239
21,366
43,773
908
73
3,302
35,175
17,239
21,366
41,572
977
78
3,553
34,849
10,604
(17,762)
&223
75
I￿677
2,201
(69)
{5)
(251)
326
(1,075)
(940)
(4,056)
(75)
2,400
(18,702)
4,167
J3,077
13,036
3,779
13,036
3.765
14
125,643
7,047
51,641
184,331
Endowment funds
Po￿. Fund
Furnituie Restoration Fuiid
Organ Fund
Fabi'ic Fund (Abbey)
Wi"idgway Trust Fund
Structui'e R¢paii' Fund
Di'akes Broughton Allottnents
Fabric Fund (St Andrews)
Hanson Fund
3JJ7
95,394
11583
6,589
53,755
14,509
42,633
12,873
3A597
(3,317)
2,183
656
268
1230
97,577
(17,239)
(6,857)
54,985
(14,509)
976
43,609
(13,036)
37,435
282350
2,997
(51,641)
233,606
TOTAL FUNDS
43&888
20,352
465,240
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CCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Financial Statements- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontinued
Net movement in funds, included in the abov¢ are as follows:
Incoming
resources
ReSour￿S
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
UTrre$tricted funds
General fund
St Anthews
223.521
J46
(194,402)
(12,957)
29,119
(12,811)
223,067
(207J59)
1fi308
Restrlcted funds
Food Bank - General Restricted
Developnlent
Froiitispieces
West End
Clock
Furnilure
Organ Maintenance
Organ Replacemeiit
Abbey Maiiiteiiance
Fabi'ic Fund - si Andrews
Sl Andrews
Embroidery Guikl
47,206
(38,629)
8,577
2201
(69)
(s)
(251)
326
(1,075)
(940)
(4,056)
(75)
2,400
14
2,201
46
(115)
(9)
(417)
(4,090)
(2,893)
166
1,768
479
(9411)
21)9
2,648
lJ39
3A432
(40,697)
(75)
(4,599)
6J42
14
657
93,981
(91,524)
4,590
7,047
Endowment funds
Poor Fund
Furniture Restoration Fund
Oi'gan Fuiid
Fabric Fund {Abbey)
Wi'idgway Trust Fund
Drakes Brougjton Allotments
Fabi'ic Fund (St Andr¢ws)
Hanson Fund
17
(3J34)
(3,317)
2,183
656
268
1230
976
163
838
2,183
656
1230
976
163
838
(3,334)
5227
2,997
TOTAL FUNDS
318,752
(302,217)
9,817
26,352
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THC PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THK
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes lo the Fiilancial StatemeD¢s- eontlnued
FOR THE YEAR EI NDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Comparatives for movement ii) fund5
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
St Andrews
8,039
23,633
9,647
(10,324)
17,686
13.309
31.672
(677)
30,995
Restricted funds
Food Bank- General Restricted
Developinent
Frontispieces
West End
Clock
Furniture
Org7aii Mainlcnance
Orgaii Replac¢niLnt
Poor Fund
Abbey Maintenance
Fabric Fund - St Andrews
St Andrews
Embroideiy Giiild
37,902
43.386
900
72
J,273
29.697
9,334
47,059
461
20,635
(8,870)
(1.814)
77
29,032
41,572
977
78
3.553
34,849
10,604
(17,762)
5,152
1,270
(64,821)
(461)
(12,412)
75
843
(116)
8,223
75
10,677
3,765
9,834
3,881
206,434
(80,791)
125,643
Endowment funds
Pool. Fund
Furiiiture Restoration Fund
Organ Fuiid
Fabric Fund (Abbey)
Wi'idgway Ti'ust Fund
Structui'e Repair Fund
Di'akes Bi-ougFLton Allotments
Fabi'ic Fund (St Andrews)
Hanson Fund
3,141
87,191
15,703
6,240
49,133
13,678
38,967
12,190
33,450
176
8,203
880
349
4,622
831
3,666
683
3,147
3,317
95,394
16,583
6,589
53,755
14,509
42.633
12,873
36,597
259,693
22,557
282.250
TOTAL FUNDS
497,799
(58,911)
438,888
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Finaneial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2024
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- conlinued
Cotnpai'ativ¢ net movement in funds, included in ihe above are as follows:
Incoming
resoui
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
St Andrews
210.436
5,564
(200,789)
(15,888)
9,647
(10,324)
216,000
(216.677)
(677)
Restricted funds
Food Bank - General Restricted
Developrnent
Frontispieces
West End
Clock
Flimiluir
Organ Maintenance
Organ Replacement
Pool. Trund
Abbey Maintenaiice
Fabric Fund - St Andrews
St Andi'ews
Embroidery Guild
Wi'idgway TiusÈ Repair Fund- St Andi'ews
38.913
(47.783)
(5,532)
(8,870)
(1.814)
77
3,718
77
280
2,545
800
280
5,152
1,270
(64,821)
(461)
{12,412)
75
843
(116)
2,607
470
337,835
95
35,751
11.380
(402.656)
(556)
(49,931)
(11.305)
1,768
843
(116)
1,469
(1,469)
428,520
(519,348)
10,037
(80,791)
Endowmenl thnd$
Pool. Fund
Furniluie Reslornlioii Fund
Oi'gan Fund
Fabric Fund (Abbey)
Wi'idgway Trust Fuiid
st1￿Cture Repair Fuiid
t)rakes Bi'oughton Allotments
Fabric Fuiid (St Andrews)
Hanson Fund
176
8,203
880
349
4,622
831
3,666
683
3.147
176
880
349
4,622
831
3,666
683
3,147
21557
22,557
TOTAL FUNDS
644,520
(736,025)
32.594
(58,911)
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Poor Fund
Tl)e poor pennanent endowment fund is fi￿M a trust deed dated l Noven)ber 1958 from the Lawsoii T)￿St. Tlie
income can only be used by tlie vicar to help the poor inembers of the Cliurch of England in the Pai'ish of
pe￿h01.¢.
Fui'nitiii'e Restoration Fund
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[1 CCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Financial Statemeiits - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontinued
The Furniture R¢storation Fund is a pennanent endowment fi￿rn Miss MAC Woodwaixl under tnjst deed dated I
November 1958. The Éncome arising from the fund is restricted to the restordlion or renewal of the fuiniture ot
Pershoi'e Abb¢y.
Orgaii Fund
The otEaii permanenl endowment was received under the legacies of Misses MA and LE Woodwattt and then
undei. the deed dated l May 1959. It fornis pait of the Pershore Abbey Organ Fund and the income fiDm this
fiind can only be used for ihal purpose.
Fabrle Fund {Abbey)
The expendable endowment of the Fabric Fund (Abbey) is under a deed daled l May 1959. The income of the
fund can be used for fabri¢ maint¢ntu)ce at the Abbey,
Wrldgway Trust Fund
The Wridgway Trust Fund is a peiinanent endowmenl under the deed dated l November 1958. The income from
this fund is shared eveiily between funding general expenses of the Holy Cross and repairs of Holy Cross but if
not SO Used for the repaii's to St Andrew's Church.
Struelure Repair Fund
The structure repair fviid is a permanent endowmeni fiDm the Alfied Hudson Tiwst under the deed dated I
Novembei. 1958. The income 15 restricted for lh¢ use of structural repair lo ihe Abbey.
Dralies Brougliton Allotments
The Drakes BioughloI) Allotments fund is a pemianent endowinent fund under the trnst deed dated l November
1958. Tlie income from this fund is use foi. the maintenance and iepairs and general puiposes of the Abbey.
FRbric Fund (St Andrews)
This permanent endowmenl represents lh¢ charity of Miss MAC Woodward uiider the trust deed dated
Nov¢ii)bei' 1958. Th¢ income is restricted for the use of maintenance and fabric of St AndtEws.
Hanson Fund
Th¢ Hanson Trust is a permaiienl endowment for which the income is used for the stTUCtural repairs at the Abbey.
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Food Bank
Food Baiik in Per5hore As operated under ¢he guidance of The Tnwsell Twsl, the purpose of which, 15 to slop Ulc
hunger. The PCC are trustees of the Pershore Food Bank. All food bank income and expendilur¢, including
fundiiig for Cilizens Advice sessions and local authority emergency assistance grants is restricted foi. the purpose
of the food bank.
Development
Th¢ Abbey Developinent Fund FS restricted to the development and resloralion of the fabric of tlie buildinL, its
ornaments, furnlshings aiid fiiments.
Frontispieees
Fund Yestricted for Ihe use of the fiDntispiece'5 maintenance and repair al the Abbey.
West End
The Wesl End restrÉcied fund is used for ihe rnaintenance and repair of the West End of the Abbey,
Clock
This restricted fund is for the repair of the Abbey ck)ck.
Furnlture
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Financial Statements- Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- conlinued
Resh'icted funds for tl)¢ purcl)ase and repai￿ of fumiture of the Abbey.
Floodlighting
The restricted floodlighting fvnd is for the purpose of mainlaining and suslaining the floodlighting at the Abbey.
Orydan Maintenance
The Organ Maintenanc¢ fund is used for regular servicing and repairs to the Abbey organ.
Organ Replfveement
The organ replacement fund is for the purposes of fundraising aiid liolding funds to purchase a new organ for the
Abbey.
Pooy Fund
This itprescnts the income arising from Ihe en(lowed PLK)r fund which is spent at Ihe discretion of the Vicar.
Abbey Maintenanee
Resti'icted funds for the maintenance of the Abbey.
iabrlc Fund-.St Andrews
A fund lo suppo11 the fabric at St Andrews.
St Andreivs
Related to incoine restricted for the purpo￿ of St Andrews includes grants of £8,753 (2021: £20,236) from St
Andrew's Trnstees).
Wridgway Trust Repair Fund - St Andrews
In accoi'dance with the deed. the PCC l)as decided that the incC￿e froin the Wridgway Trust sl)ould be allocated
to St Andrews and spent on repairs in St Andrew's Chu￿.
Cornmunity First Grant
This grant was first received in 2021 foi. the purpos¢ lo relaunch concerts iii the Abbey following 11)e unpact of
the paiid¢mi¢. Tlie brought forward balance of £750 was spent in 2022.
Designated Fuiids Purposej Unreslrlcted Funds Transfers
Tliere were no transfers between restrlcted and unrestricted ￿ndS during th¢ year.
DeslgnAled funds purposes and unrestricted funds Iransfers
Ther¢ were no transfern of unr¢stricled funds during 2022.
20.
REI LATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During tlie year the following related party transaction occuTred:
Pershore 14'odiice (Fruit & Vegetables) Limtted is a company under significant contsDI of Mr S J Clarke who is
the husband of Mi3 S Clarke. a INslee of the charity- Payinenls for the year totalled £381 (2023.- £202).
St Andrew's Parish Centre Trnsl, wliich is a separate registered charity, under ch￿'Ity nuinber 501353, is a related
paity by virtue of common Tiustces between the two charitles. The following IrdnsaCti￿￿ ti)ok place during tlie
year:
Restricted grants IEceived from St Andrew's Parish Centre Trust during the year £530 (2023: £8,704).
Tlie Friends of Pershor¢ Abbey CIO {FoPA), which FS a separate registered charity, uiidei. chai'ity numbei.
1193273, is a related party by virtue of conimon Trustees between the two cliarities. The following transactions
took place dui'ing the year:
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THE PARoCH￿L CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Notes to the Fiiianelal Statements- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
20.
REI LATED PARTY DISCLOSURES- eontinued
- Restricted grants received from FOPA during Ihe year (excluding t])e organ)- £30,151 (2022: £32,092)
Restricted grants received from FOPA during the year for the organ - £l.339 (2023: £293.875)
- Debtor due from FOPA at the Y￿-end - geneExI restricted grants - £Nil (2023: £Nil)
The Trustees of ihe PCC are extremely grateful foT the financial support received from both St Andrew's CenttE
Tiust and Friends of P¢rshore Ablw.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Detailed Statement of Financlal Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Total
fuiids
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricied
funds
Endowment
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legAeies
Stewai'dship giiving
Collections (at all services)
Tax I'ecovery
Legacies
Grants
Doi)ations and appeals
Food bank donations
St Andrews donations
7&118
20,703
17,587
1,000
13,950
17,277
75,118
20,703
17,587
1,000
54J71
17,721
47,207
146
74,108
18.895
12,921
1,000
392,504
16,965
38,912
3,730
40,421
47,2(YT
146
145,781
87,628
444
233,853
559,035
Other tradlng activities
Abbey liiit charges
Bookstall income
Magazine incoine
Pluni Fcslival income
Carnival
Oi'Lan Festival
15854
IOJ69
7J15
9,921
15,854
10,369
7,313
9,921
872
12,277
6,636
6,675
9,371
726
7,863
44a31
44a31
43,548
liivestjnent in¢ome
Dividends
St Aiidr¢ws' dividends
Bank interest
4047
1,492
14
4,847
1,492
674
5,933
1,833
181
660
6J53
660
7,013
7,947
Church Activities
Abbey sei'vice fees
St Andrew's Iiire chai'ge
Othei. inroine
11,776
18,153
3,626
11,776
18,153
3,626
14,442
16.345
3,203
33,555
33,555
33,990
Total illtoining resources
223,667
93,981
1,104
318,752
644,520
I XPENDITURE
RAFslng donatloiis and legaeics
Wages
CaiTied fonvard
48,468
48,468
48,468
48,468
34,048
34,048
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE
ECCLII SIASTICAL PARISH OF THE ABBEY
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS PERSHORE
Detailed Statement of Financial Aetlvities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Total
funds
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund5
Restricted
funds
Endowment
nds
Ralsing donatlons and legacies
B1'oU￿1t foi'ward
Pensions
Ministry Share
Ministty expenses
Worship expenses
Youtli work and mission
offi￿ and admini5ti'ation
Food bank expenditure
Music and oi'ganist
Depreciation of t4tn¥ible fJx¢d
assets
48,468
5S6
60,000
1154
2,542
3,099
12,679
48,468
556
60,000
2,154
2,542
6,433
12,679
38,629
3,222
34,048
95,000
1,788
1,948
4,267
10.810
47.783
3,700
3J34
38,629
3222
&484
8,484
8,869
141,204
3&629
3J34
183,167
208,213
Otlier ti'ading activitles
Oi'gan expeiidituir
Heat and light
Insui'artce
Maititenance and furniture
Cleaning
1,649
1,649
24,720
&550
57,862
8,502
402.056
33,399
8,236
57,755
7,417
24,720
8,550
42,696
15,166
8,502
48,388
52,895
101,283
509,463
Investment managemenl costs
Bookstall
maga7.ine
Pluni Festival expenses
Abbey Iiire costs
oilier fund raising costs
Oi'gan Festival exp¢nses
6J48
4,537
707
2.001
2,074
6J48
4,537
707
2,001
1074
3279
4,397
793
3,423
754
2,878
15,067
1S667
15,524
Siipport costs
Governanee eosls
Independeiit examiiier
2,100
2,100
2,823
Total resources expended
207J59
91,524
3J34
302,217
736,025
Net ineomel(expendilure)
16J08
2A57
(2,230)
11535
(91,505)
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