REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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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. CRoV￿H0RNE
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 I￿rS 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

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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

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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&

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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,

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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

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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, cRob￿H0RNE
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.
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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
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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 aCtiv￿eS
Other tradh8 activities
Investrnents
Olher Income
Total Incom•
ExPer￿Stu￿ 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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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 be￿een 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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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 De￿rnb
unsold unlts
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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
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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.
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5. Analysis of Funds
Fund balances at
31 Decernber
Fund
Fund balances at
Inwmlng Outgolng
I lanuary 2024 resources resource5
loumal
entry
T￿nSfEr5
Unrestrf¢tod
General Fund
Sub-tota
Designat
Aower F￿d
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 TTh￿t 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
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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.
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