REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 ljf,I Registered Charity number1133738 www.crowthorneparishchurch.org.uk
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Contents es PCC Annual Re ort 2-10 Inde endent Examinerfs Re ort 11 Statement of Financial Activities 12 Balance Sheet 13 Notes to the Accounts 14-24 Report approved by the PCC on 2nd April 2025
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. CRoVH0RNE PCC ANNUAL REPORT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 l. Introduction The Parochial Church Council of St. John the Baptist Church, Crowthorne has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent. Licensed Lay Ministers. the Church Wardens, and Appointed Off IrS in promoting the whole mission of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Crowthorne in the Diocese of Oxford. It also has responsibility for maintaining the Church and Grounds in Waterloo Road, Crowthorne and also has the responsibility of acting as Managing Trustees of the Crowthorne Parish Church Trust. 2. Principal Off ice, Legal and Administrative Information Prlncipal Address: The Parish OfFice. St. John the Baptist Church, Waterloo Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire. RG45 7NT Bankers: . CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill. West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Barclays Bank PLC. 1 High Street. Bracknell, Berkshire, RG45 IDR CCLA Investment Management Ltd. One Angel Lane London EC4R 3AB Incumbent; Revd. Laura Wheatley Downs Church Wardens: Mr James Laverick Miss Anne Pelham Appointed Officers: Secretary: Treasurer: Mrs Pam Carter Mrs Tracy Perrett Independent Examiner: Mrs Laura Myers ACMA
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CROl4wfHORNE 3. Trustees and Membership of the PCC The members (Trustees) of the PCC are Ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Persons Co-opted during the year as members or appointed officers do not have voting rights until elected at the foLlowing year's Annual Meeting. The PCC operates on a sub-committee basis. The full PCC met 6 times dLJring the year plus one meeting after the APCM with an average attendance of14. Committees met between meetings and reports of their deliberation were received by the full PCC and discussed where necessary. The sub-committees during the year were: _ Standing Committee -This is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its rneetings, subject to any directions given by the Council. The Standing Committee normally meets with the officers of the PCC to form a Steering Committee in preparation for PCC meetings. Fabric Committee - Attends to matters relating to the stewardship of the churchyard, the church buildings and the equipment and fittings thereof and health and safety matters. Stewardship - to encourage the congregation to exercise f inancial stewardship as part of their Christian discipLeship. Missions - Liaises with and promotes the work of selected Christian missions and the missionary work of the Church in the local area. Social - Aims to develop outreach and fellowship through a programme of social events, Safeguarding- Administers the Parish Safeguarding Policy. Communications- Aims to co-ordinate and support church publicity both externally and within the church community. Publication of Weekly News and supporting production of online worship. Green Team- Dedicated to promoting sustainable practices by identifying and implementing environmentally friendly changes within the Church, focusing on reducing waste, conserving energy, and educating our community to be eco-conscious both at Church and in their personal lives. Director of Music - A short-term committee whose aim is to explore the vision and recruitment of a potential Director of Music. The following served as non- elected members (Trustees) thring the year: _ Incumbent The Revd. Laura Wheatley Downs Chair Licensed Lay Ministers Mrs Hazel Berry Mrs Julia Norton Mrs Gillian Gyenes Mrs Carol Frost
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST. CROV¥THORNE The following served as elected members (Trustees) during the year: _ Churchwardens Mr James Laverick Miss Anne Pelham Elected 2022 for 4 years Elected 2024 for 4 years To March 2024 Mrs Leigh Welham Deputy Churchwarden Mr David Rance Re-elected 2024 for l year Deanery Synod Mrs Leigh Welham Mrs Anna Pearce Re-elected 2023 for 3 years Re-elected 2023 for 3 years Re-elected 2023 for 3 years Re-elected 2023 for 3 years Mrs Lia Davis Mrs Carol Frost Elected members Mrs Diana Gray Mrs Anna Pearce Re-elected 2021 for 3 years Re-elected 2023 for 3 years Re-elected 2023 for 3 years Re-elected 2023 for 3 years Re-elected 2024 for 3 years Elected 2022 for 3 years Elerted 2022 for 3 years Elected 2023 for 3 years Elected 2024 for 3 years Elected 2024 for 3 years Mr Ken Perrett Mrs Julie Roberts Mrjim Wearing Miss Anne Pelham Mrs Veronica Burgess Mr Brian Berry Mrs Jane Verschueren Mr Paul Verschueren Appointments Mrs T Perrett Appointed Treasurer January 2023 Appointed Hon Secretary March 2024 Mrs P Carter Mrs M Harwood Hon Secretary to March 2024
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE 4. Objectives of the PCC St John's is an active church catering to a wide range of parishioners providing a broad range of activities to the Church. Amongst these include". Sunday morning services including Sung Eucharists, All Together Eucharists, Contemplative Communions, Cafe Eucharists Sunday afternoon services including Come and See and Come and Sing Sunday evening services including festivals andprayer evenings An RSCM affiliated robed choir Sunday CLub Come and Play Strong links with local schools, particularly Crowthome C of E and Oaklands. including weekly involvement in assemblies, presence on governing bodies, major festival services in church. Regular Occasional Offices: baptisms, weddings and funerals. Pastoral Care Visits, including. taking communion, hospital and home visits. Annual Confirmation Services, including confirrnation and communion preparation. Welcome evenings Discipleship groups during Lent and Advent A Monday Bible Study Group The Mothers. Union Regular social activities, including a Book Club and Board Garne Afternoons Strong parish involvement in practical activities on roles and rotas Active links with Churches Together in Crowthome and the deanery Regular giving to our Mission Organisations Involvement in partnership work across Crowthorne by individuals who attend St. John's e.g. Good Neighbours, Community Minibus, COATS Regular Safeguarding training, and Safer Recruitment processin&
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. CROlOtrHORNE 5. St. John's Vision, Values, Mission and Priorities ST. JOHN'S *, aAIS "What 8hall we say the klngdom of Qod is Ilke, or what porable shall wo u$• to d•$crlb• It? It Is Ilke a mustard $e&d. whleh is the Smallest of all $0?ds on •arth. Yot when plantod, It grows and becomes the largest ol all garden plants, wlth such blg bran¢he8 that tho blrds can dwell In Its 8hude." Mark 4.30-32 VISION Inspired by our faith in Jesus, we strive to be a Joyful, nurturing, inclusive, and creative community where all can flourish in their relationshlps wlth God, themselves, others and creotion. MISSIO st. John's Is an Anglican Church rooted & present In the community of Crowthorne. We wlll fultll our vislon through: Worshlp We are a Church who draws upon rich traditions and symbols in our worship of God whilst seeking new ways of bein9 Church together. Caring lor others and our planet We are a Church whose commitment to safeguarding helps us to care holistically for people and the planet in a way which goes beyond our Church. Practising generous hospltallty We are a Church who is generous with what we hove, and welcoming to those we encounter. Engaging In partnerships We are a Church who look to partner with others who enable us to demonstrate cara and hospitality to all,
PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CROWTHORNE Our Parish Vision has been evolving since May 2023. Out of a process of community listening and discernment, the PCC has established 5 key priority areas to invest in over the coming years in line with our vision, values and mission. ST. JOHN'S * "What sholl we say the klngdom ot Qod Is Ilke, or what parablo Shall we use to d•8¢rlbo It? It18 Ilke u mustard seed, whhch 1$ tho 8mall•st of all sMds on eurth. Yet wh•n plant•d, It grow8 and becomes the largost gf gll gard$n plont%, wlth Such blg braneheg that the blrds can dwell In Its Shade." Mork 4.30-32 PAIORITIES These are the 5 key priorities that St. John's will be investing in over the next few years: Expanding and developing our work with Children and Young people Using weddings, baptisms, and funerals opportunities to love, care for and engage with those who are asking questions about lile and faith. Encouraging a deepenlng of discipleship so that we and others might learn about God, and follow him more closely. Finding ways of acknowledging ond nurturing our gilts, talents and calling. Dèveloping our engagement with creotion Over the last year, the PCC began exploring each priority, listing the actions necessary, projects and activities which would contribute towards these, and the people/ committees responsible for achieving those targets over the next coming years,
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILOF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE 6. Worship attendance Servlce Trpe Average Attendance 2023 2024 Sunday 8:30 am Occasional SeNices 18 13 (2 SeNices in 2024) 10.00 am Common Worship Parish Communion. Followed by coffee. (Over16's I Under16's in attendance {including Sunday Club, All together services and sung Eucharists) 85 80 Communicants Communlcants 4.30 pm Come and See Service Imonthly) 30 13 4.30 pm Come and Sing {monthly) 32 6.00 pm Evening worship - varied Ascension Day, Gaza, All Souls. Songs of Praise 37 48 Weekday Sick Communion for individuals and in Nursin8 and Residential Homes Monthly-26 communicants Monthly-35 communicants 10..00 am Wednesday Holy Communion BCP 13 13 communlcants communicants 9.30-11.00 am Wednesday Come and Play (was Minus 5,5) 5 children plus 6 adults 3 children plus 4 adults Addltlonal Servlces Advent and Christmas Christingle. 9 Lessons & Carols, Crib Service, Midnight Mass and Christmas day 844 total 762-total Schools Christmas Services (New cate for 20241 Schools Easter Services (New cate for 20241 3 schools- - OakLands junior. Oaklands Infant and Crowthorne C of E 972-total I School- Crowthorne C of E 210-total Lent, Holy Week and Easter Ash Wednesday. Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Vigil, Good Friday and Easter Day 623 -total 373-total Baptisms Confirmation Weddings
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE Service Type Average Attendance 2023 2024 Funeral Servlces- Church Funeral Service5- Crematorium 12 10 Remembrance Day British Legion and Uniform groups And Peace Eucharist 350 269-total 40-total 7. Flnanclal Revlew During 2024 we continued to be blessed with ongoing financial support from our congregation and others. Unrestricted and designated donations and legacies increased by £4,223 to £125,823 (2023: £121,600). Planned giving rose to £75.946 with the remaining £49,877 coming in through the open plate, gift aid envelopes, one-off donations, legacies, grants and gift aid recovered, Restricted donations and legacies rose by £14,835 to £18,070 (2023: £3,235). This included a legacy of £10,000 allocated for work with children and young people and a £3,000 grant from the Oxford Diocese to investigate a net zero feasibility plan for the church. Fundraising events during the year included the plant stall at Crowthome Carnival and the refreshments at the Flower Festival. These two events alone raised £2.736. Income from weddings and funerals was lower than in 2023 by £1,806. Church Hall lettings saw a drop in income of £1,920 whilst income from investments Increased by £1,404. Overall income for 2024 increased by £15,903 to £166,350 (2023: £150,447), the majority of which was in the restricted funds (£15,687). Details of income during the year can be found at Note 2 of the accounts. Unrestricted and designated expenditure dropped £9.089 to £123,011 compared to the previous year (2023: £132,100). Significantly, we received a 100/0 reduction in our Parish Share during Laura's Maternity leave (£5,382). In addition, our fuel cost5 dropped by £4,516. Details of the expenditure in the various categorie5 are shown in Note 3. Total missions giving in 2024 was £15,100. This figure includes donations made under the Lent Lunch, Missions Sunday and Giving Tree Restricted Funds as well as the Missions Designated Fund which is12.5 % of planned giving. In addition, collections on behalf of other charities totalled £2,477. Details of these Agency Collections can be found in Note 3.2. The net surplus in unrestricted and designated funds at the year-end was £21,353 (2023: £12,648). Unrestricted and designated funds carried fonvard at the end of the year were £91,660 (2023: £70,307). The amount in the general fund is now more than that which is required for the day-to-day work of the church Isee Reserves Policy below), and will enable the PCC to consider future initiatives should it be considered appropriate. Restricted funds carried forward at the end of the year were £43,131 (2023: £26,425). An analysis of the various funds can be found at Note 5 of the accounts. Details of the Crowthorne Parish Trust Endowment Fund are in paragraph 9 below.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST, cRobH0RNE My sincere thanks to everyone who has supported me in my role as Church Treasurer during the past year. Particular thanks to Leigh Welham for all that she does in assisting me. 8. Reserves policy The reserves pokn'cy of the PCC is that, at a minimum, the Unrestricted and Designated Funds cover 3 months average expenditure. The unrestricted reserves balance at 31 December 2024 covers over 8 months, worth of expenditure. The reserrfes policy on restricted funds is wholly dependent on the source and application of how the funds were obtained and their purposes, Detailed records are maintained of these funds. It is our policy to invest our cash deposits with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund, which is with CCLA Investment Management Ltd. 9. Crowthorne Parish Church Trust The PCC members are the Managing Trustees of the Crowthorne Parish Church Trust with the Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance being the Custodian Trustee. The Crowthorne Parish Church Trust goes back to1945 when Property was left to the Parish by Mary Constance Lavie, this propety being "St John's Cottage" and "Hobart" These were sold and property at 49 Greenwood Road purchased. The property at Greenwood Road was later sold and 49 Church Road was purchased jointly with the Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance. In1992 this property was sold and the trusts split of the net proceeds being £59,440. When the property was sold the proceeds were invested and in July1994 they were reported to be £70,000. Income from the investments has been used for renovation projects includin8 the roof, central heating, church hall roof, AVS, and organ. The Trust Fund now stands at £182,783 (2023: £162,545) following the revaluation at the year end. 10
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE PCC OF STJOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE I report on the Financial Statements of the PCC for the year ended 315t December 2024, which are set out on the following pages. Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner. As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirements of Regulation 3(3) and section144 (2) of the 2011 Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to: 1. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act 2. To follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5{b) of the 2011 Act and 3. To state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent examiner's report. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under the 2011 Act and to be found in PCC Accountability guidance, 5th edition, 2017. issued by the Finance Division of the Archbishops, Council. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also considers any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent exarnlner's statement. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: _ Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounting records in accordance with S130 of the 2011 Act; and To prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act and the Regulations have not been met: or To which in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Dated:26krch 2025 Laura Myers 5 Hatch Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6LF 11
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Notes Unrestrfrted Deslgnatod Re5trfcted Endowrnent 2024 total 2023 lotal funds lunds funds funds fvnds fvnds Income and endowments from: Donations arKt le8ades Income from chaiitsble aCtiveS Other tradh8 activities Investrnents Olher Income Total Incom• ExPerStu on.. Raisin8 fvrKIs endhure on charitable acbvites Tot ¢x ndlture Net Incornln Trnn5fws: Net transfer5 between fvnds GainsAosses on Investrnent assets Nel mov•mont In funds Reconclilatlon of fvnds Total funds as at1 anua Total lunds as at 31 Decemb 125,647 8.987 7.888 2,217 176 50 18.070 143.893 9.037 7,888 5.532 124.835 11532 9008 4.128 143 1SO.447 3316 144,738 226 21,386 166,350 590 109.784 110,373 34,365 590 127,702 128,292 38,058 2,849 132.846 135,695 14,752 12.638 12.638 -11412 5,280 5,280 16.106 resou -12,930 12330 600 20.237 20,237 20.237 S8.296 30332 45,083 21,435 -82 1&706 69.143 90.578 1.164 1.082 26,425 43,131 162,545 182,783 259.278 317,574 214,195 159,278 The accounting policies and notes on page514-24 form part of these financiaL statements, 12
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Note Asat 3111V2024 Asat 31112n023 Fixed assets Inve5trnents 182,783 161545 Current assets Debtors Cash At Bank And In Hand 10.153 140,902 151,055 17,177 98,883 116,060 L5abllltle5 Creditors: Amounts Fallin Due Wrthin One Year Net current assets less curnnt Uabllltles Total assets less cuyrent Ilabllltles Llabllltles Provision For Liabililj'es After One Year Total net assets less Uabllltles Represented by Unrestrirted {General) Designated Restricted Endowment Fund Totals 15,865 135.191 317,974 19.327 96,733 259,278 400 317,S74 259,278 90,578 1,082 43,131 182,783 317,574 69,143 1,164 26,425 162,545 259.278 The accounts were approved by the members of the PCC on 2nd April 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Revd L Wheatley Downs Vicar Mr J Laverick Church Warden Miss A Pelham Church Warden Mrs T Perrett Treasurer 13
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILOF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 1. Accountlng Policies 1.1. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). The financial statements have been prepared under the "Historic Cost Convention" with the exception of the valuation of Invested Assets, which are shown at market value on the accounts date, The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informaL gatherings of church members. 1.2. Incoming resources Incorne has been recognised when received or legally entitled to under SAP revenue recognition guidelines. All revenues wherever possible are accounted as gross and any expenses incurred to generate that income is included under resources expended. 1.3. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised when expended and accrued where necessary in the year end accounts for any committed or known expenditure. Mission giving is accrued for the year to 31si December. 1.4. Tangible fixed assets Consecrated land and buildings and rnovable church furnishings Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by S 10(2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church f urnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable propety unless consecrated. They are listed in the Church's Inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For inalienable property acquired prior to new requirements in 2000 such assets are not valued in the accounts. There have been no assets acquired since that date, but any future items acquired over £1,000. apart from pew cushions. will be capitalised and depreciated in the accounts over the anticipated useful Life on a straight-line basis. All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings on individual items under £1,000 is written off. 1.4.2. Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment Equipment used within the Church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. No assets have been capitalised in the last 14
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST. CRowfHORNE 25 years. 1.5. Investments Investments are valued at market value on 31 December. Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments on 31 December. Both are included in the Statement of Financial Activities. 1.6. Stock. No account has been taken of any stocks of books, goods or other materials held on 31 December. 1.7. Other Current Assets. Debtors Amounts owing to the PCC as of 31 December incLude fee5, Gift Aid recoverabLe plus any pre-payments for goods or services. 1.7.2. Cash at Bank and in Hand Short term deposits either with CBF Church of England Funds or at the Bank. 15
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE 2. Income for the year ended 3151 December 2024 Income and endowments Unrestricted Desi nated Re5trfcted Total 2024 Total 2023 Planned giving Open Plate Collections Gift Aid Envelopes Other donations Gift Aid recovered Legacies Grants Donatlons and I 75,946 4,751 2,971 17,663 19.606 3,000 1,710 125,647 75,946 4,751 3,666 20.948 20347 13.000 5,235 143,893 73,383 6,386 3.479 20.923 19,938 695 3,125 725 10,000 3,525 18,070 160 16 727 124,835 acles Totals 176 Fundraising events Weddin s and funerals Charftable actlvltles Totals 4,505 4.482 8,987 4,505 4532 9,037 5,194 6,338 11,532 50 so Churth Hall Lettin Other tradln actlvltles Totals 7.888 7.888 7,888 7,888 9,808 9,808 Income from investrnents Investments Totals 2,217 2,217 3,316 3,316 5,532 5,532 4,128 4,128 Other income Other Income Totals Total Income 143 143 150,447 144,738 226 21,386 166,350 2.1. Donations and legacies Overall Donations and legacies rose by £19,058 beeen 2023 and 2024. Donations and legacies to the General and Designated Funds rose by £4,223, whilst donations and legacies to the Restricted Funds rose by £14,835. Unrestricted (General) and Designated Funds Planned giving rose by £2,563 between 2023 and 2024. Donations made under the Parish Giving Scheme rose by £7,228 whilst Standing Orders, Weekly envelopes and Other Planned Giving all felL Income from open plate collections was down by £1,635. Other donations include a number of very generous one-off donations rnade by individuab during the year totalling £11,800. The remaining donations came from church groups including Sunday and Wednesday morning coffee, Come and Sing and games afternoon. as well as from the Mother's Union. This year we received legacies from three much-loved members of our congregation. including one Legacy which has been placed in a restricted fund detailed below. Grants of £1,710 were f rom the Listed Places of Worship scheme (£710) and the Sonning Deanery toward the LED lights in the hall (£1.000). 16
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE 2.1.2. Restricted Funds Donations under Restricted Funds were for the following appeals: Lent Lunch (Ernbrace ME for their Gaza appeal) £1,160 Missions Sunday (Embrace the Middle East) £ 673 Giving Tree (Crowthorne Foodbank) £1,454 Director of Music- concert by Cecilia Singers £554 These figures include gift aid recovered. In addition, there was a total of £705 donated to the Churchyard Fund including £650 from one individual to cover the cost of returfing the Garden of Remembrance. A legacy for £10,000 was received and has been ear-marked for work with children and young people. Grants for the churchyard include a grant received from the Crowthorne Parish Council for £500 for the upkeep of the churchyard and £25 from the Commonwealth Graves Commission. The church also received a £3,000 grant to conduct a net zero feasibility study from the Oxford Diocese. 2.2. Income from Charitable Activities 2.2.1. Fundraising Events Fundraising events during the year included the Church Barbeque, the Harvest Supper and the Advent Fair. The plant stall at the Crowthome Carnival and the refreshments at the Flower Festival both raised much needed fund5. Full details of the income and expenditure for these events are shown in section 3.1 2.2.2. Income from Weddings and Funerals Fees for weddings and funerals are net of fees remitted to the Diocese as per PCC Accountability guidance, 5th edition, 2017. 2.3. Other Trading Activities Church hall lettings were down by £1,920 on 2023. This was almost entirely due to one hall hirer who had to cancel their bookings at the end of 2023 due to low class numbers. 17
PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE 3. Expenditure for the year ended 31st December 2024 ndlture on: Unrestrftted Desl nated Restrfcted Total 2024 Total 2023 Cost ¢f fund raisin Ralsln funds Totals 590 590 590 590 2,849 2,849 Giving to other organisations Giving to indivKluals Parish Share Wedding and Funeral costs Clergy expenses Visiting clergy and speakers LLM expenses Verger expenses Other ministy expenses Muslc and choir Worship costs Altsr and service costs Chlldren and youn8 people Safeguarding and recruitrnent Rower costs Upkeep of the Churchyard Miscellaneous expense5 ndrles AVS and IT Church Office costs Publicity Church tdephone and postage Church maintenance Utilitses - Gas Utilibe5 - Electric Utilities - Water utilities - other Insurance Hospitality Bank Charges Ma r work5 Totals Total ex 452 257 74,535 126 927 1,614 1.210 360 90 4,576 93 784 230 34 70 11.360 300 3,288 15.099 557 74,535 241 927 1.614 1,210 360 90 4,576 93 784 230 34 933 993 258 442 2,565 1,420 129 4S4 5.899 3,645 1.649 334 2.202 4,643 509 278 1,000 127,702 128,292 14.005 210 79.917 387 1.706 254 1.016 574 140 6,169 398 1,184 201 863 847 370 292 405 1,855 1,345 993 258 442 2565 IA20 129 454 5.899 3,645 1,649 334 2,202 4,643 509 278 414 3,096 6.993 2.817 429 1,761 4,372 716 302 570 132.846 135.695 1,000 5,280 5.280 109,784 110,373 11638 11638 endlture 18
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST, CROWTHORNE 3.1. Income and expenditure on Fundraising events Income from Cost of Fund Fund Ralsin Raisin 35 86 330 601 2,367 575 354 156 4,505 Funds raised 35 Church Guide5 Beetle Diive BBQ plant stall at camival Flower Festival refreshments HaNest supper Advent Fair Crowthorne S Totals 163 167 601 2,135 389 354 156 3,915 232 186 hon Orchestra raffle 590 Details of income and expenditure on fundraising events is show in the table above. 3.2. G5vlng to other organisations and individuals The Designated Fund under Giving to other organisations is in respect of St John's Mission Giving, which represents12.50/0 of unrestricted Planned Giving. Under the Restricted Funds, the following payments were made: Lent Lunch (Embrace ME for their Gaza appeal) £1,160 Missions Sunday (Embrace the Middle East) £ 673 Giving Tree (Crowthorne Foodbank) £1,454 Under Giving to individuals, payments from the Welfare Designated Fund are made when the Vicar and Church Wardens encounter real need outside of the congregation. Payments under the Unrestricted fund are in respect of thank you gifts for services to the church. In addition to the above. agency collections were made on behalf of the following charities: The Children's Society £643 Christian Aid £186 Crowthorne Summer Activities £978 (including £553 raised at the performance of Captain Noah) Royal British Legion £522 Tearfund £148 3.3. Parish Share The Parish Share is the contribution which each parish is asked to make in order to pay for mission and ministry across the Oxford Diocese, specifically for clergy stipends and their housing. During Laura's maternity leave, a10 % reduction was made to our Parish Share thereby reducing the 2024 payment by £5,382. 3.4. Visiting clergy and speakers The expenditure on this category was significantly higher than 2023 due to the need for visiting clergy during Laura's maternity leave. 3.5. Music and choir The Music and Choir category includes the foLlowing costs: £3,450 in respect of organists 19
PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE and choir director", £876 for our rnusic Licences and membership of RSCM: £250 for maintenance of the organ and pianos. 3.6. Upkeep of the Churchyard The costs incurred during the year included £650 for the returfing of the Garden of Remembrance. The cost of this work was covered by a generous donation which 15 referred to in paragraph 2.1.2 above. 3.7. AVS and IT The increase of £710 on the 2023 costs was due to the work which had to be undertaken for repair of the screen in the church. 3.8. Church Office costs Costs under this category are in respect of the rental of the photocopier. printing, paper and small stationery items. 3.9. Church maintenance Church maintenance costs during the year included replacement of light fittings and bulbs to LEDS in the hall (£2,640) and repairs to the boilers (£1,499). The LED installations in the hall were covered by a grant from the Deanery of £1,000 and a donation of £1,640 from a member of the congregation (see 2.1.1 above). 3.10. Utilities - Gas and electric At the start of the year. the church transferred to Octopus for its gas and electric. The total annual cost for fuel dropped by £4,516 as a result of falling gas prices, good tariffs and careful rnonitoring by the Fabric Committee. 3.11. Utillties- other This category covers the cost of our ref use disposal. Since 2015 the church has had a contract with Biffa; prior to that, the contract had been with Veolia. FoLlowing an investigation, the PCC ascertained that it is no longer necessary for places of religious worship to pay for the collection of waste. Our contract with Biffa has now been cancelled and our refuse is now removed by Bracknell Forest Borough Council thus ensuring that in future this large category of expenditure will be minimal. 3.12. Major works Costs incurred under this category are in respect of the Net Zero Feasibility Study Restricted Fund for which the church received a £3.000 donation from the Oxford Diocese. 3.13. Members of the PCC. No member of the PCC (or any persons knowingly connected with them) received any remuneration during the year with exception of repayments of amounts spent on behalf of the PCC. The incumbent receives mileage and other expenses. 3.14. Employees There were no employees during the year, 20
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. CRowfHORNE 4. Analysis of Net Assets by fund type Fund balances at 31 December 2024 are represented by: Investrnents Debtors Cash At Bank And In Hand Creditors: Amounts Fallhg Due In One Year Provision for Liabilities after One Year Totals Generat D¢sS8nated Restrfrted Endowment 2024 Total 2023 Total 182.783 182,783 161545 10.153 17,177 140,902 98.883 9,336 83.468 817 44.993 12.442 -1,826 -400 90.578 -11,360 -2,679 -15.865 -400 317,574 -19,327 1.082 43.131 182.783 259,278 Further details of net assets are shown below. 4.1. Investments Valua at1 lanuary 2024 74,242 88,303 162,545 Change In value of Value at 31 Dernb unsold unlts 20 1.699 75,941 18.538 106,841 20,237 182.783 CBF Investment Fund GAM Investment Fund Total The Crowthorne Parish Church Trust monies are held in the above investment funds. 4.2. Debtors General Deslgnated Restrfcted 2024 Total 2023 Total 5,566 394 5,961 11,571 1.591 423 2,013 4,496 2.179 2.179 1.110 9,336 10,153 17,177 Income Tax recoverable - Gift Aid Other debtors ments Total 817 Other debtors include money owed in respect of hall hirers {£600) and funeral fees (£228), as well a5 £1,185 in respect of December cash and cheques banked in early January 2025. Prepayments include an advance payment to Octopus, RSCM Membership for 2025, photocopier lease rental for the first quarter of 2025 and insurance for January. 4.3. Cash at bank and in hand G•neral 857 S8,250 Deslgnated Restrlcled 2024 total 857 88.654 882 304 14,143 13.392 22,6X 140,902 2023 total 5.485 36.706 844 299 13,431 25.661 16.458 98.883 Bawday5 STO acct CCLA General 6arday5 Hower acct Bardays High Interest acct CCLA Repair and Renovation acc CAF Gold Deposit acct CAF Cuvrent Tolal 30.403 882 304 5.330 13.392 5.335 83,468 8,813 11,560 12.442 5,776 44.993 21
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CROblfjHORNE 4.4. Creditors: Amounts fatling due within one year. General Desi8nated Restricted 2024 total 2023 total 11,360 11,360 10.821 4.280 8.170 224 336 Missions giving Acouals, deferred income and deposits en collertions 1,826 2,454 224 Total 1,826 11,360 2,679 15,865 19,327 Accruals and deposits under the General fund include fuel and water costs, organist and choir directorfs fees. 12.50/0 of planned giving plus the matching gift aid totalling £11,360 was transferred to the Designated Missions Fund in accordance with the St John's policy on missions giving. This will be paid to the following charities in the coming months: The Church Army Church Mission Society The Leprosy Mission Embrace the Middle East Corrymeela The Bible Society Hopezone The accrual under Restricted funds relates to the Net Zero Feasibility Study Restricted Fund (£1,000) and the Giving Tree collection in aid of Crowthorne Foodbank (£1,454). The figure held under Agency Collections relates to money collected on behalf of The Children's Society. 4.5. Credltors: Provlslons for Liabllltles After One Year. General Desl8nated Restrlcted 2024 total 2023 total 400 400 400 400 Provision for Liabilities after One Year Total The provision for Liabilities after one year is in respect of the Quinquennial inspection in 2028. 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, cROHORNE 5. Analysis of Funds Fund balances at 31 Decernber Fund Fund balances at Inwmlng Outgolng I lanuary 2024 resources resource5 loumal entry TnSfEr5 Unrestrf¢tod General Fund Sub-tota Designat Aower Fd Missions Fund Welfare Fund Sub-lotals Restrf¢t¢d Children and Young People Churchyard Fund CPT Income Fund DireGtor of Musk GlvSng Tree Fund Hardship Fund Lent Lunth Fund Missb)ns Sunday Fffid Net Zero Feaslblity St alr And Renovatlon Fund Sub-tota Endowment Crowthome Parish TTht Fund Sub-totals Totals 69.143 69,143 144,738 144,738 110.373 110.373 -12.930 -11930 90.578 90,578 874 226 978 11360 300 Il638 760 11.360 210 11330 882 290 1.164 200 1,082 226 10.054 1.230 2.725 553 1.454 92 1,160 673 3.000 10,OS4 240 18.769 553 993 16.044 1.454 2,010 2,102 1.160 673 1.000 600 2.600 8.813 43,131 8,369 26,425 21,386 5.280 600 162.545 162,545 259.278 20.237 20,237 20,237 182.783 181783 317,574 166,350 128,291 5.1. Designated Funds Flower Fund Established to manage the income and expenditure for church flowers. 5.1.2. Missions Fund Receives12.50/0 of planned giving together with accompanying Gift Aid. This money is shared amongst St John's seven missions (see para 4.4 above). 5.1.3. Welfare Fund Established to be used when the Vicar and the Church Wardens encounter real need outside of the congregation. This is a separate fund to the Hardship Fund which is detailed below under Restricted Funds. 5.2. Restricted Funds 5.2.1. Children and Young People Fund Established following the legacy given by a much-loved member of St John's, this fund is to be used for the Work at St John's associated with children and young people. 5.2.2. Churchyard Fund Established to manage income and expenditure for the upkeep of the churchyard. 5.2.3. Crowthome Parish Trust (CPT) Income Fund Income from the Crowthorne Parish Trust Fund. According to the trust documents 23
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, CRowfHORNE the income may be'applied for the purpose of furthering the religious and other charitable work of the CofE in the ecclesiastical parish of Crowthorne" Income has been used in the past to help pay for the renovation projects. 5.2.4. Director of Music Established for the purpose of raising funds and financing the role of Director of Music at Stjohn's. If for any reason we are unable to employ a Director of Music or if there is a surplus of funds, furbds raised will be used for all other musical aspects at St John's including musical licences, the choir, and maintenance of the organ, 5.2.5. Givlng Tree, Lent Lunch and Missions Sunday Funds Each year the Missions Committee recommends a charity to be the recipient of donations made in respect of the Lent lunch, the Giving Tree and Missions Sunday. The PCC formally approved the establishment of these three funds at its meeting on the 281h March 2023. ALI donations and accompanying gift aid are placed in the relevant restricted fund which is then paid in full to the recipient. 5.2.6. Hardship Fund Originally set up November 2020 to "provide immediate assistance to individuals and families who have a 'meaningful connection, with St. John's to prevent them from falling into new debt directly associated with the impact of Coronavirus. The purpose of this fund was amended at the PCC meeting on the 201h November 2022 to "provide immediate assistance to individuals and families who have a 'meaningful connection. with St. John's to prevent them from falling into new debt directly associated with a change of circumstances which has an impact on their finances. This change of circumstances might be a lost job, bereavement, illness, relationship breakdown, cost of living crisis, covid, benefits delay etc." 5.2.7. Net Zero Feasibility Study Established to manage the income and expenditure on this project following a £3,000 grant from the Oxford Diocese. 5.2.8. Repair and Renovation Fund Long established fund to manage donations made specifically for renovation projects in the church. 5.3. Endowment Fund The Crowthorne Parish Trust is a permanent endowment restricted fund which originates from the sale of church property. The money can only be spent on purchasing land or property which itseLf must then be held in trust. 24