2023-12-31-accounts

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Charity number 1133733 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 IYYST Y0p%S￿RE

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Annual Report and Flnancial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Contents Page Trustees, report 2to6 Examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balan￿ sheet Notes to the accounts 10t0 15 Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Serrfice CIO

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Trustees. report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Reference and administrative details of the charity. its trustee5 and advisors The trustees during the financial year and up lo and including the date the report Was approved were., Name Position Datas Rev Steven Harvey PrEsl in Charge and Chair Graham Nutter Treasurer Helen Berry Secretary Christopher Petrie Beverly Cadman Jacqueline Seade Janel Nash Rev. Andrew Griffin Thomas Smi(h Jennifer Phelan G8reth Phillips Peter Moore Jeanette Burf(ey Anna McKann Heather Drayton Malcolm Burns Diane Hampshire Valerie Squires Sarah Portman Carol Thewlis Appointed November 2023 Warden Associate Priest Appointed May 2023 Appointed May 2023 Appointed May 2023 Appointed May 2023 Appointed May 2023 Resigned De￿mber 2023 Resigned May 2023 Resigned May 2023 Resignèd May 2023 Resigned May 2023 fomer Treasur8r Charity number 1133733 Registered in England and Wales RegiSte￿d and principal address Vicar Lane Ossell Wakefield WF5 OBE Bankers National Westminster Bank plc 27 Effingham Street Rolherham South Yorkshire S65 1AU Independent examiner Alan Dodd FCCA West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO Stringer House 34 Luplon Street Leeds LS10 2QW Structure, govemance and management The charity is controlled by the Church of England Measures, the Parochial Church Councils IPowers} Measure 1956 as amended and the Church Representation Rules. Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees The Iruslees of the charity are the PCC members who are appointed in accordance wrf(h the Church Representation Rules.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Trustees. report (continued) for the year ended 31 De¢embeT 2023 Objeetives and activities The charity's objects As part ol the Diocese of Leeds, within the Church of England, Christ Church South Ossett P8roehial Church Council IPCCI h8S thè responsibility of cooperating wth the incumbent, in promoting, in the Ecclesiastical Parish. the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The charity's main activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our Church and to become part of our parish community al Christ Church. The PCC and (cs incumbent maintain an overview of worship throughout the parish and our Services and worship put faith into practi￿ through prayer and scriptLJre, music and sacrament. The incumbent and PCC seek lo enable people to live oth their faith within the parish communty through worship and prayer, learning about the Gospel, developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus, providing pastoral care for those in the parish and undertaking and supporting missionary and outreach work. To facilitate thi5 work Et is important we maintain the fabric of the Church building and ils Parish Centre ¢omplex. Public benefit statement In setting our objectives and planning our a¢livilies our Ttuslees have given serious consideration lo the Charity Commission's general guidance on publ￿ benefit and in particular the advancement of the Christian faith. Achievements and pèrformance Mission, Vision and Values After adopting a new slalemenl of mission, vision and values in May 2022, these have been bedding in more fully in 2023 Our Mission We exist to be and to make dI￿lpleS who love Jesus as their greatest treasure, learn Jesus as their way of lrfe, and live Jesus for the renewal of the world. Our Vision With the help of God, our aim is to be a Christ-cenlred worshipping family of radical disciples, committed to showing and telling the good news of God's Kingdom In Ossett and beyond. Our Values Ilhe means by which we seek to live out our day-t￿aY mission and ministry) We are committed to being a church that... 1. Worships joyfully 2. Prays dependenlly 3. Lives raclically 4. Loves extravagantly 5. Thinks biblical 6. Gives sacrrficially 7. Witnesses organically

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Trustees. report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2023 Achievements and performance Icontinuedl Parochial Church Council IPCC) The PCC met six times over the course of 2023. meeting once every two months lin January, March, May, July, September and November). The Standing Committee of the PCC has also met six limes over the couise of the year lin the alternate months) lo ensure the smooth running of the church between full PCC meetings. Given its wide-ranging responsibilities, the PCC is supported by a nLJmber of Ministry Teams, each dealin9 with a particular aspect of parish's mission and ministry. which meet together al Team Forum (also six times per yearl. These Teams are responsible to and report back lo the PCC al èvery meeting. Worship Each week, Christ Church meets for worship al 1 Oam on Sundays. The first Sunday of the month is nomalty All- In Worship for people of a112ges. On the other Sundays of the month, volunteers lead two groups for children during the service. After consultslion and discussion, the children's groups We￿ reimagined and relaunched for September 2023. There remain two groups, bul with new names and new age groups in order lo better facililale discipleship.. Explorers (for school years R-Y21 and Discoverers Ifor school years Y3-61. Game Changers, which was launched in the autumn of 2021, initially as a group for 8-14s lo have fun and learn more about the Christian faith on Sunday evenings ha5 also continued and consolidated, regularly drawing about 12-15 young people from both current ¢hurch-goino families and non-church-going families. In consullalion with the leaders. there is 2 plan in pla￿ to gradually phase this group to become 8 Youth Group (for school years Y7-91 over the next couple of years. Attendance al Sunday seNices has grown Slight￿ to around 70-75 adults and 15-20 children. In addrtion, a sm211er midweek service lakes place on Thursdays al 10.15 in the Parish Centre. in which Holy Communion is celebrated twice a month lon the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the monthl lo ensure that f( is offered every week. This is regularly attended by approximately 25-3D ad￿￿S each week laboLrt 10-15 of whom do not normally attend Sunday services). The Cornerstone prayer meeting at 9.30am on Monday mornings, which Wc4S launched in September 2022, continues to flourish and has become a vrtal way to start the week. In addition lo this. there have also been three prayer evenings (once per term) for extended times of worship and intercession. As well as services on Sundays and Thursdays, we continue lo be available for weddings, funerals, baptisms andlor thanksgiving services as requested. No weddings took place at Christ Church in 2023. However, there were 4 baptisms linc. 1 adulll, 1 thanksgiving, and 9 funerals in church, as well as 7 funerals conducted by a member of the ministry team al a crematorium and 8 committalslburials of ashes. Discipleship & Evangelism Christ Chureh continued to operate in a °Cell Church" structure which means that church members meet regularly in small groups during the week and join together in the Sunday services for corporate worship. Thi8 is part of a wider recognition that church is not the building, but the people However, with the closure of Cell UK, discussions stsrted among Cell leaders to re-envision the purpose and strudure of small groups in the church with the hope of increasing participation and deepening spiiilual formation. DiscLJssions have been positive, and il is hoped that changes will be implemented over the course of 2024.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Os5ett Trustees. report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2023 Achievements and performance Icontinuedl Discipleship & Evangelism Icontinuedl In January and February 2023. Christ Church r8n the Alpha Course, which was attended by 18 people, with a view to helping them explore and enter into the Christian faith leilher for the first lime, or al a deeper level). This was enormously successful, and enabled by a large group of volunteers from the church supporting it in several ways-from facilitating the groups to c*ering for our guests. One person came to a personal faith through the course Iresulling in thern being baptised in May 20231. Others have had their faith slrenglhened or brought lo lffe wrf(h new vigour as a result of the course, which is planned to lake start again in January 2024. Schools and Young People A team led by Rev Steven Harvey has also continued to lead colleetive worship in four schools in the parish.. Dimple Wells Infant School, South Ossett Infant School, Soulhcsale Junior School and South Parade Primary School. Diane Hampshire stepped back from involvement over the summer after many years of dedicated service. The team has also been botssled with the addition of Rowena Cottington and Rev. Tracy Shields, enabling il lo be an ecumenical project demonstrating Christian unity across local churches. In 2023. the church has also hosted visits and classes from Soulhdale. South Parade, Dimple Well, and South Ossetl Infants 10 assist them in the delivery of their RE curriculum. There have also been special services for sch(x)Is le.g. a Harvest celebtationl. Rev. Steven Harvey continues lo serve as a foundation governor for Southdale Junior School and has built up good links to support them deliver their RE curriculurll in¢luding hosting a day lo introduce the RE curriculum's Big Story of the Bible, as well as themed reflections at Easter and Christmas. In De￿mber 2023, the church hosted Chrislingle services for the whole of Soulhdale school, which help￿ us interact with over 350 children and parents during the Christmas season. The church also hosted an annual Carol service in collaboration with Ossett Academy school. Christ Church also continuès to enjoy links with unifomed groups, with which rt seeks lo maintain good links. In 2023, the untformed groups were invrted to attend special evenls-al Easter, a Light Party around Halloween, and an inleraclive Christmas Story service. Communty It is recognised that the Church exists for the benefit of its non-members, and Christ Church seeks lo do that primarily by promoting the Christian faith as well as ministries of mercy le.g. Cenlrepoinl-a group for adults with learning disabililiesl. The work of the Resource Food Bank continues to grow, which seems to be an unfortunate reflection of the challenges that many people are facing with the cost of living. While all involved with The Resource would rather that il wasn't necessary. the church is committed to helping those in need as long as It is necessary and as long as we are able. In addition to these, the Church premises continue lo be av4ilable for community uS￿bOth as a space to hire and for social activities le,g. Shared Craft and Table Tennis) After many years of dedicated service, the decision was made for the Little Rascals parent and toddler group to close in December 2023. However. we feel th81 there remains opportunities to come alongside those with young children and so we enter into a season of prayerful discernment of what may come next and who might emerge lo lead that.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Trustees. report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2023 Financial review The net incorne for the year was £28,096, including nel income of £18,822 on unrestricted funds 8nd nel income of £7.274 on reStr￿ted funds. ResoNes policy The charitys free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £130,072. The PCC feels rt needs to ensure Il has Suff￿lent unrestricted moneys to meet ils ongoing regular needs plus some for unforeseen emergency needs. In the light of the most recent financial activity, rt considers an unrestricted reserve equwalent to three months expenditure, approxim*ely £30,000, would meet these needs. The Church has plans for ministry inili8tives that will require funding and also is aware of a number of building maintenance Issues and were conscious too that the original part of our Parish Centre is an old building in need of constant maintenance. A major undertaking over the next few years will be the replacement of the wooden windows which are considerably rotten. Their replacement is expected to run into many thousands of pounds. Also, the healing boilèrs in both the older and the newer parts of the Parish Centre are close lo lrfe expiry and their repL3¢emenl is being planned. The PCC will use money from its unrestricted reserves lo fund Ministry projects and building Maintenan￿ but recognises that in a worst ease scenario il may have lo raise further funds fmm elsewhere. Approved by the board of Iruslees on (Twslee) Name..

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 8 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

• 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act;

• 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or

• 3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: …………………………………… Name: Alan Dodd FCCA

8/4/2024

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish ot Christ Church South Ossett Statement of Financial Activities (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2023 Notes 2023 un￿striCted funds 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Total funds Income from: Volunta income 12) 120,712 42,224 162,936 166,975 Church activities Statutory fees (Leeds DBFI Parish weekend Gross income from trading Bank interest received 4.S65 4,965 4,450 8.583 673 8,583 673 6,316 71 Totsl income 134,933 42,224 171,157 177,812 Expenditure on.. Church activities Mission, giving 2nd donations Lunch club, coffee, rascals group The Resour Diocèsan parish share contribution Salaries, wages and honoraria Clergy and staff expenses 13,228 755 13,228 755 30,567 66,051 5,527 356 11,979 1,537 18,247 68,687 5,085 615 30,567 66,051 5,527 356 Church ex enses Mission and evangelism costs Church running expenses Independent examination Church ulilily bills Cost of Iradino (Parish Centrel 4,139 8,1'97 1,229 3,884 11,179 553 4,892 6,197 1,229 4,845 14,028 3.268 7,374 1.170 4,716 10,424 981 2,849 Other ex endilure Depreciation 3,586 3,586 2,890 Total expenditure Net in¢ome I (expenditure) 116,111 18,822 34,950 7,274 151.061 26,096 135,992 41,820 Fund balances brought forward Fund balances carried forward 301,357 320,179 44,891 52,165 346.248 372,344 304,428 346.248 151 All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023 2023 2023 2023 Total 2022 Total UnTeslricted Restricted Fixèd assets Tangible assets Total fixed assets 190,107 190,107 190,107 190.107 188.819 188,819 Current assets Oeblors and prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 7,633 129.623 137,256 7,633 181,788 189,421 8.319 151.646 159.965 52,165 52,165 Current liabilities- amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals Total Gurrent liabilities 7,184 7,184 7,184 7,184 2,536 2,536 Net Current assets I Iliabilitiesl 130.072 52,165 182,237 157,429 Net assets 320.179 52.165 372,344 346,248 Funds Unreslricled funds Restricted funds Total funds 320,179 320,179 52,165 372,344 301,357 44,891 346,248 52,165 52,165 320,179 The financial statements were approved by the board of trusteès on (Trusteel Name". IIEV. E¥EbJ

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Notes to the account5 for the year ended 31 December 2023 l Accounting policies Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction value unless olhenvise slated in the relevant nolelsl lo these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Slalemenl of Recommended Practi￿= Ac¢Dunling and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) leff￿live 1 January 20191 and with the Charities Act 2Q11. The charity constilules a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change lo the accounting policies since last year. No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years. Going concern The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities ISOFAI when the charity becomes entitled to the resources. if it is more likely than not that the trLJStees will receive the resour¢es and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient relkebilily. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entillemenl to the resources. whe￿ grants are related to perf0rrnan￿ and specific delwerables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right lo consideration by ts performance. Expenditure and liabilitiès Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liabilty is incurred. Liabilities aff reGognised where il is more likely than not that there is a legal or conslruclive obligation committing the charity lo pay Dul the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured wrth reasonable ￿rtaInlY. Taxatior) As a ¢harily the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempl from income tax and Capital g8ins lax bul not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items lo which it retates. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included al Cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gtfted assets are shown al the value to the charity on re￿ipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to wrf(e off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows.. Parish Cenlre". nil Organ and capital improvements". over 7 years Project and office equipment.. over 5 years 10

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 1 Accounting policies continued Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of ils employees. The GOSt5 of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are subjected lo restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the accounts. Leases Rents under operating leases are charged on 8 Straight line basis over the lease term or to an earlier dale if the lease can be determined wrthoul financial penalty.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Notes to the ac¢ounts continued for the year ended 31 December 2023 2 Voluntary income 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Total funds Tax Efficient Planned giwng Colle¢lion at Services All other giving and voluntary income Lunch club, coffee, rascals group The Resource Gift Aidl Tax Recovered Legacies received Icapitsl valuel Grants (Note 31 85,986 11,4D1 1.320 1,019 soo 86,486 11,401 1,820 1,019 27,828 20,986 76,444 11,588 1,847 1,651 25,751 24,250 20,382 5,082 166,975 500 27,828 20,986 13.396 42,224 13,396 162,936 120.712 3 Grants 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Totsl funds Bishop's Development Fund Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance Wakefield Metropolitan District Council 1,500 1,500 1,582 2,000 1.500 5,082 11,8 13,396 11,8 13.396 4 Staff costs and numbers 2023 2022 Gross salaries 5.527 5,527 5,085 5,085 The aVer￿e number of employees during the year was 1, being an average of 0.3 full time equivalenl12022". 1, 0.3 FTEI. There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000. 12

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Notes to the accounts continued for the year ended 31 December 2023 S Restricted funds Balance blf Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balan￿ clf Parish Weekend The Resource BDF- Youth Group Leeds DBF Winter Bills grant BDF - Media Cenlè 2.376 39,443 1.072 2,000 2,376 48,600 1,D19 39,724 500 30,567 553 2.000 1.830 34,950 2,OCK) 42,224 170 52,165 44,891 Fund name Parish Weekend Purpose of restriction Fund towards the annual parish weekend_ The balance held is either refunded after the year or carried forward for future events depending on the paY￿s. wishes. The Resource is the food bank run by the charty. To promde an evening and weekend youth group, lo attract young people into the Church. The grant was used lo purchase bibles for the group. Assistance towards Increas￿ energy costs. Toward5 the costs of the audio-visual projeel- acquisition of 8 media centre and sound system. together with a generous donation from a parishioner. The Resource BDF- Youth Group Leeds DBF Winter Bills grant BDF- Media Cenlè 6 Tangible assets Organ and apilal improvements Parish Centre Total Cost Al 1 January 2023 Additions Al 31 December2023 20,231 4,874 25.105 183,038 203,269 4.874 208.143 183,038 reciation Al 1 January 2023 Charge for year Al 31 December 2023 14,450 3.586 18,036 14.450 3.586 18.036 Net book value Al 31 December 2023 7,069 183,038 190,107 Al 31 December 2022 5,781 183,038 188,819 13

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South 055ett Notes to the accounts continued for the year ended 31 December 2023 7 Debtors and prepayments 2023 2022 DebtDrs Prepayments S,882 1,751 7,633 6,590 1,729 8,319 8 Cash at bank and in hand 2023 2022 Cash 81 bank Cash in hand 181,679 109 181,788 151,500 146 151.646 9 Creditors and accruals 2023 2022 Creditors Accruals 102 2.352 2,536 7,184 10 Related party transactions Donations froTll trustees and related parties Donations without conditions amounting to £22,616 and unrestricted legacies of £nil were received from trustees and related parties12022'. £26,156 and £20,000). Trustee expenses During the year 1 Iruslee was paid a lolal of £356 in resE)ecl of travel and telephone expenses (previous year.. 1 trustee and £5761. Twstee remuneration and beneflts No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or thè previous year. 11 Operating leases Expected future minimum lease payments over the fftmaining lrfe of the lease, analysed into the period in which the commitment falls due.. 2023 2022 Within Dne year In the second lo fifth years inclusive Over five years from the balan￿ sheet dale 680 1,813 680 2,493 2,493 3,173 14

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church South Ossett Statement of Flnancial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account> for the year ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 2023 2022 Unrestricted Unreslricled Restricted Restricted funds funds funds funcls 2023 Total funds 2022 Total funds Income Voluntary income 120,712 134,968 42,224 32,007 162,936 168,975 Church activities Slatulory fees (Leeds DBFI Parish weekend Gross income from trading Bank interest received 4,965 4,450 4,965 4,450 8,583 673 6,316 71 8,583 673 8,316 71 Total income 134,933 145,805 42,224 32,007 177,157 177,812 Expenditu Church activities Mission, giving and donations Lunch club, coffee, raseals group The Resource Diocesan parish shar& contribution Salaries. W￿¢S and honoraria Cleigy and staff expenses 13.228 755 11,979 1,537 13,228 755 30,567 66,051 5.527 356 11,979 1,537 18,247 68,687 5,085 615 30,567 18,247 66,051 5,527 356 68.687 5.085 615 Church ex enses Mission and evangelism costs Church running expenses Independent examination Church utility bills Cost of trading (Parish Cenlrel 4,139 6.197 1,229 3,864 11,179 2,758 7,374 1,170 4,716 10,424 553 510 4,692 6,197 1,229 4,845 14,028 3,268 7.374 1,170 4.716 10.424 981 2,849 Other ex èndrture Depreciation 3,586 2,890 3,586 2,890 Total expenditure Net income I (expenditure} 116,111 18,822 117,235 28.570 34,950 7,274 18.757 13,250 151.C61 135,992 41,820 26,096 Fund balances brought forward Fund balances carried forward 301,357 320.179 272,787 301,357 44,891 52,165 31.641 44,891 346,248 372,344 304,428 346,248