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2024-12-31-accounts

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
for
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Thorne Widgery Accountancy Ltd
Chartered Accountants
2 Wyevale Business Park
Kings Acre
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 7BS
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 16
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17 to 18
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Report of the Trustees

Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31December 2024.
ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statementof Recommended
PracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

ThePCCinco-operationwiththeLeadershipTeamhasresponsibilityforpromotingintheecclesiasticalparish the
whole pastoral, evangelistic and ecumenical mission of the Church.
ThePCCisthelegalbodyconstitutedtotakeresponsibilityfortheoveralllifeofthechurchintheparishandin this
regardithasbeenimportantthatthePCChasbeenfullyengagedinbothregularreviewofprogressand in
forward-lookingdevelopmentplanning.ThroughouttheyeartheCouncilhasworkedwiththeLeadershipTeam in
ensuring that all aspects of the Church's work are reviewed and talked through.

Public benefit

Indraftingthisreportthetrusteeshavecompliedwiththedutyinsection4oftheCharitiesAct2011tohave due
regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

A review of charitable activities undertaken by the charity.

Church attendance

TheElectoralRollnumberreturnedtotheDiocesein2025was147comparedwithafigureof149inthereturns for
2024.

Review of the year

2024broughtamixtureofdifficultdecisionsandwonderfulcelebrations,theparticularhighlightbeingthe 950th
CelebrationofthefoundingofStPeter'sChurch;itstartedwithaspecialservicewhichsawafullStPeter'sChurch of
pastandpresentmembers,alsoincludingTheLordLieutenantofHerefordshire,theBishopofHerefordandthe Mayor
ofHerefordasspecialinvitedguests.Therewasaseriesofeventsthroughoutthesummertocommemorate this
specialoccasion,includingamusical,orchestralconcerts,anartinstallation,abarndance,anintercultural quiz
night, and a Bishop's Study Day.
WewerepleasedasourworkwiththeUkrainiancommunitywasrecognisedintheformofcontinuationfunding from
theCountyCouncilforanotheryear,thisalsobroughtsomewonderfuleventstoStPeter'sintheformof an
interculturalpancakeevening,aStNicholasDaycelebrationandathankyoumealfromtheUkrainiancommunity to
allthehostsandvolunteersthathavewelcomedthemtoHereford.OurworkwithStJamesSchoolandSt Thomas
Cantilupe also continued to grow with weekly assemblies, and Experience Easter, Pentecost and Christmas events.
2024willalsoberememberedastheyearthatpermissionfinallycamethroughtocompletephaseoneoftheSt James
reorderingscheme;thishadbeenyearsintheplanningbutlockdownsandtheplanningprocesskeptpushingback the
timescales.Thenewmoderndaisandmoveablechairsprovidingamuchmoreflexibleandaccessiblespacefor both
the church community and St James school who use it on a regular basis.
Alongwiththerhythmsofchurchlifebacktonormal,theexcitementofthe950thCelebrationsandthelong awaited
reorderingofStJameschurchbuilding,thePCCalsospentalotoftimecontemplatingthefutureforthechurch. We
havesuccessfulnegotiatedthedifficultiesoftheglobalpandemic,acostoflivingcrisisandthewarinEurope,but we
areveryawareofthechallengesthatstilllieahead;notleastthehugemaintenancecoststoStPeter'soverthe next
fewyears.AlongsidethisweweretakingonagreaterdealoftheSPSJProjectcostsinthecomingyear.InMay the
PCCdecidedtohaveanawayday,seekingGod'swillforourchurchandhowwecancontinuetobegood stewards
withtheresourcesthatwehave.ThisledtousbringingtheSPSJProjecttoanendayearearlierthanplanned and
twofulltimemembersofstaffmovingon.WeremaingratefulforthebackingoftheDioceseofHerefordonthis big
andboldproject,wepraiseGodforwhattheprojectwasabletoachieveandweremainhopefulfor2025as we
continue to work with our partners across the city.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Report of the Trustees

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

TheStatementofFinancialActivitiesshownetexpenditurefortheyearofarevenuenatureof£110,468 (2023:
£52,951 net income).
Thetotalreservesattheyearendstoodat£798,290(2023:£908,759),ofthis£498,805(2023:£503,190)related to
unrestricted funds.
Freeunrestrictedliquidreservesamountedto£54,377(2023:£59,333).Furtherdetailsoffundscanbefoundin note
of the accounts.

Investment policy and objectives

Investments are held for the long-term and the PCC continue to monitor performance on a regular basis.

Reserves policy

ItisthepolicyofthePCCtomaintainsufficientreservesfortheday-to-dayrunningrequirements.Inaddition to
Unrestricted funds, Reserves Note  to the Accounts details the resources available held as Restricted Funds.

FUTURE PLANS

1. Review the staff team with 3 people moving on in 6 months.

TheSPSJstaffteam(comprisingGeriMiller,SandraZhukovaandClaireMorgan)continuetoplayacrucialpart of
SPSJ'sministry.Sandra'sUkrainianworkisfundedviatheCouncilonanannualbasisandiscurrentlyassured until
December 2025.
FollowingtheendoftheSPSJ/Diocesanproject,Geri'sandClaire'spostarefundedfromSPSJandtoprovidealevel of
security,thePCChaveagreedfundingthroughuntilJanuary2026whilstthefutureteamrequirementsandcosts are
determined.
2. Review phase 2 for the St James reordering now phase 1 is complete. So kitchen and being more energy efficient.
TheimprovementsfromthePhase1reorderingatStJameshavemadethechurchamuchmoreflexiblespace which
is already being utilised to great effect including the Thursday Toddler group and Messy Church.
AttentionisnowturningtothescopeandspecificsofPhase2whichislikelytoencompassrenewingthekitchen and
making the building more energy efficient.

3. Set a 5 year plan for the maintenance work needed at St Peter's.

StPeter'sbuilding,particularlytheroof,willrequiresignificantworkandconcertedactivitytoformulatea5 year
plan to scope and secure external funding streams will be required.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended and church representation rules.

Charity constitution

StPeter'swithStOwenandStJamesPCCisruninaccordancewiththeCharitiesAct2011,theParochial Church
Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended and the Church Representation Rules

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

TheTrusteesarealsoMembersofthePCCandareeitherexofficioorelectedbytheAnnualParochialChurch Meeting
(APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Report of the Trustees

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organisational structure

Committees

ThePCCoperatesthroughvariouscommittees,whichmeetsasrequiredbetweenfullmeetingsofthePCC. This
structure was reviewed in May 2018 and the committees below have operated since then.

Standing Committee

ThisistheonlyPCCcommitteerequiredbylaw.IthasthepowertotransactthebusinessofthePCCbetween its
meetings, subject to any directions given by the council.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number

1133769

Principal address

St Peter’s and St James’ Parish Office
St Peter’s Church House
St Peter’s Square
Hereford
HR1 2PG

Trustees

T Brooks
S Turner
R Paske
S Lind
A Morgan
D Langford (resigned 12.5.24)
J Litchfield
A Butterfill
A Dodwell (resigned 12.5.24)
J McCall
M Warner
P Harris
G Loynes
H E Dijkens (appointed 12.5.24)
S K Reynolds (appointed 12.5.24)

Independent Examiner

Mrs Lisa Weaver FCCA
Thorne Widgery Accountancy Ltd
Chartered Accountants
2 Wyevale Business Park
Kings Acre
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 7BS

Bankers

CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.....................................................
A Morgan - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with St Owen and St James, Hereford

IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofTheParochialChurchCouncilof the
EcclesiasticalParishofStPeterwithStOwenandStJames,Hereford(theTrust)fortheyear ended
31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewith the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
IreportinrespectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145oftheActandin carrying
outmyexaminationIhavefollowedallapplicableDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunderSection 145(5)(b)
of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Sinceyourcharity'sgrossincomeexceeded£250,000yourexaminermustbeamemberofalistedbody.Ican confirm
thatIamqualifiedtoundertaketheexaminationbecauseIamamemberoftheAssociationofChartered Certified
Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattentioninconnection with
the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

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.

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhich attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs Lisa Weaver FCCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Thorne Widgery Accountancy Ltd
Chartered Accountants
2 Wyevale Business Park
Kings Acre
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 7BS
Date: .............................................
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total
funds funds fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
FROM
Donations and legacies 184,968 47,174 - 232,142 173,098
Charitable activities
House lettings 18,401 - - 18,401 14,874
Investment income 2 21,655 773 - 22,428 15,194
Total 225,024 47,947 - 272,971 203,166
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 3 559 1,231 - 1,790 527
Charitable activities
House lettings 6,674 - - 6,674 10,846
Other charitable activities 141,900 234,030 - 375,930 247,453
Total 149,133 235,261 - 384,394 258,826
Net gains on investments 570 - 385 955 2,709
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 76,461 (187,314) 385 (110,468) (52,951)
Transfers between funds 11 (80,846) 80,846 - - -
Net movement in funds (4,385) (106,468) 385 (110,468) (52,951)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 503,190 392,827 12,741 908,758 961,709
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD 498,805 286,359 13,126 798,290 908,758
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Parochial Church Council of the
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with

Balance Sheet

31 December 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
Investments
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one
year
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds
£
420,000
24,427
444,427
12,093
88,284
100,377
(46,000)
54,377
498,804
498,804
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
286,360
286,360
-
286,360
286,360
286,360
Endowment
fund
£
-
13,126
13,126
-
-
-
-
-
13,126
13,126
31.12.24
Total
funds
£
420,000
37,553
457,553
12,093
374,644
386,737
(46,000)
340,737
798,290
798,290
498,804
286,360
13,126
798,290
31.12.23
Total
funds
£
420,000
36,598
456,598
22,523
435,454
457,977
(5,817)
452,160
908,758
908,758
503,190
392,827
12,741
908,758
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
A Morgan - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in
accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January 2019)',
FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland'andtheCharitiesAct2011.Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistorical cost
convention,withtheexceptionofinvestmentswhichareincludedatmarketvalue,asmodifiedby the
revaluation of certain assets.

Going Concern

Thetrusteesassesswhethertheuseofgoingconcernisappropriatei.e.whetherthereareany material
uncertaintiesrelatedtoeventsorconditionsthatmaycastsignificantdoubtontheabilityofthecompany to
continueasagoingconcern.Thetrusteesmakethisassessmentinrespectofaperiodofatleastoneyear from
thedateofauthorisationforissueofthefinancialstatementsandhaveconcludedthatthecompany has
adequateresourcestocontinueinoperationalexistencefortheforeseeablefutureandthereareno material
uncertaintiesaboutthecharity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcern,thustheycontinuetoadoptthe going
concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothe funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccruals basis
andhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedas a
commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of all fixed assets over their estimated useful lives.
The rates in use are as follows:
Freehold land                                                                       Nil

Fixed asset investments

Investmentsarestatedatmarketvalueasatthebalancesheetdate.Thestatementoffinancial activities
includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due.

Cash at Bank

Cashatbankandinhandincludescashandshorttermhighlyliquidinvestmentswithashortmaturityof three
months or less from the date of opening of the deposit or similar account.

Creditors

Creditorsandprovisionsarerecognisedwherethecharityhasapresentobligationresultingfromapast event
thatwillprobablyresultinthetransferoffundstoathirdpartyandtheamountduetosettlethe obligation
canbemeasuredorestimatedreliably.Creditorsandprovisionsarenormallyrecognisedattheir settlement
amount.
continued...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesonastraightline basis
over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

Thecharityoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothecharity's pension
scheme are charged to the  Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

3.

INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Deposit account interest 22,428 15,194
RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Cost of fundraising activities 1,790 527

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31December2024norforthe year
ended 31 December 2023.

Trustees' expenses

During the year, expenses of £4,361 (2023: £5,040) were reimbursed to 8 (2023: 11)  individuals.
continued...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.12.24 31.12.23
Staff 5 5
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total
funds funds fund funds
£ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 122,519 50,579 - 173,098
Charitable activities
House lettings 14,874 - - 14,874
Investment income 11,383 3,811 - 15,194
Total 148,776 54,390 - 203,166
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 527 - - 527
Charitable activities
House lettings 8,325 2,521 - 10,846
Other charitable activities 139,421 108,032 - 247,453
Total 148,273 110,553 - 258,826
Net gains on investments 2,035 - 674 2,709
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 2,538 (56,163) 674 (52,951)
Transfers between funds (240) 240 - -
Net movement in funds 2,298 (55,923) 674 (52,951)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 500,892 448,750 12,067 961,709
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 503,190 392,827 12,741 908,758

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

continued...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
Freehold
property
£
420,000
420,000
420,000
31.12.2024 31.12.2023
£ £
Church House 340,000 340,000
Close House 80,000 80,000
420,000 420,000
Nodepreciationhasbeenchargedonthepropertiesastheirusefullivesareconsideredbythetrusteesto be
well in excess of 100 years and that any depreciation charge would be immaterial
CloseHousewasin2006at£80,000byWatkinsandThomasLLP,EstateAgents.Thebuildingisleasedin its
entiretybyacharityworkingwithyoungpeople.Thetrustees'regardtheactivityofthecharityin keeping
their our objectives.
ChurchHousewasalsovaluedin2006at£340,000byWatkinsandThomasLLP,EstateAgents.ChurchHouse is
thechurchhallandhousestheparishoffices.TheupstairshallisrentedbytheUkraineFreedomCompany for
storageofdonateditemsawaitingtransporttoUkraineandtheAssociationofUkrainiansinGreatBritain rents
aroomasanoffice.Thetrustees'regardlettingstotheUkraineFreedomCompanyandtheAssociation of
Ukrainians in Great Britain as activities in keeping with our objectives.
The Trustees are not aware of any material changes in values of the properties.

8. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
£
MARKET VALUE
At 1 January 2024 36,598
Revaluations 955
At 31 December 2024 37,553
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024 37,553
At 31 December 2023 36,598
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
continued...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

8. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued

Cost or valuation at 31 December 2024 is represented by:
Listed
investments
£
Valuation in 2024 37,553
9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Trade debtors 1,132 1,545
Tax 6,066 8,256
Prepayments and accrued income 4,895 12,722
12,093 22,523
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Trade creditors 43,042 3,027
Other creditors 2,958 2,790
46,000 5,817
continued...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Church House and Close House Lettings
Restricted funds
St Peter's Building Fund
St James Building Fund
LFG Brown deceased Trust
Church Wardens Fund
Ukraine Project
Ministry Development Fund
Rwanda Fund
Youthworker Fund
Sundry Other Funds
Gift Day special collection
Homelessness Forum
Church House Building Fund
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.1.24
in funds
£
£
479,900
64,732
23,290
11,728
503,190
76,460
5,051
(6,129)
134,917
(92,757)
217,920
-
1,077
872
10,939
1,672
13,843
(47,194)
381
116
841
(27,023)
1,348
(16,755)
8,791
-
240
-
(2,521)
(115)
392,827
(187,313)
12,741
385
908,758
(110,468)
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.12.24
£
£
(80,846)
463,786
-
35,018
(80,846)
498,804
1,078
-
-
42,160
-
217,920
-
1,949
(490)
12,121
33,411
60
-
497
26,182
-
18,029
2,622
-
8,791
-
240
2,636
-
80,846
286,360
-
13,126
-
798,290
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.12.24
£
£
(80,846)
463,786
-
35,018
(80,846)
498,804
1,078
-
-
42,160
-
217,920
-
1,949
(490)
12,121
33,411
60
-
497
26,182
-
18,029
2,622
-
8,791
-
240
2,636
-
80,846
286,360
-
13,126
-
798,290
498,804
-
42,160
217,920
1,949
12,121
60
497
-
2,622
8,791
240
-
286,360
13,126
798,290
continued...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Church House and Close House Lettings
Restricted funds
St Peter's Building Fund
St James Building Fund
Church Wardens Fund
Ukraine Project
Ministry Development Fund
Rwanda Fund
Youthworker Fund
Sundry Other Funds
Church House Building Fund
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
206,622
(142,460)
18,402
(6,674)
225,024
(149,134)
329
(6,458)
188
(92,945)
872
-
40,598
(38,926)
1,991
(49,185)
1,611
(1,495)
1,929
(28,952)
429
(17,184)
-
(115)
47,947
(235,260)
-
-
272,971
(384,394)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
570
64,732
-
11,728
570
76,460
-
(6,129)
-
(92,757)
-
872
-
1,672
-
(47,194)
-
116
-
(27,023)
-
(16,755)
-
(115)
-
(187,313)
385
385
955
(110,468)
continued...
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Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Church House and Close House Lettings
Restricted funds
St Peter's Building Fund
St James Building Fund
LFG Brown deceased Trust
Church Wardens Fund
Ukraine Project
Ministry Development Fund
Rwanda Fund
Youthworker Fund
Sundry Other Funds
Gift Day special collection
Homelessness Forum
Church House Building Fund
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.1.23
in funds
£
£
484,150
(4,010)
16,742
6,548
500,892
2,538
13,466
(8,415)
136,817
(1,900)
217,920
-
1,006
71
15,777
(5,164)
29,623
(15,780)
186
(131)
39,124
(38,283)
(5,169)
6,517
-
9,443
-
-
-
(2,521)
448,750
(56,163)
12,067
674
961,709
(52,951)
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.12.23
£
£
(240)
479,900
-
23,290
(240)
503,190
-
5,051
-
134,917
-
217,920
-
1,077
326
10,939
-
13,843
326
381
-
841
-
1,348
(652)
8,791
240
240
-
(2,521)
240
392,827
-
12,741
-
908,758
continued...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Church House and Close House Lettings
Restricted funds
St Peter's Building Fund
St James Building Fund
Church Wardens Fund
Ukraine Project
Ministry Development Fund
Rwanda Fund
Youthworker Fund
Sundry Other Funds
Gift Day special collection
Church House Building Fund
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
133,903
(139,948)
14,873
(8,325)
148,776
(148,273)
336
(8,751)
3,283
(5,183)
321
(250)
27,019
(32,183)
1,550
(17,330)
1,140
(1,271)
817
(39,100)
10,155
(3,638)
9,769
(326)
-
(2,521)
54,390
(110,553)
-
-
203,166
(258,826)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
2,035
(4,010)
-
6,548
2,035
2,538
-
(8,415)
-
(1,900)
-
71
-
(5,164)
-
(15,780)
-
(131)
-
(38,283)
-
6,517
-
9,443
-
(2,521)
-
(56,163)
674
674
2,709
(52,951)

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year, donations of £28,733 (2023: £26,164) were made to the charity from trustee's.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Envelopes and Gift Aid 6,749 7,609
Loose collections at all servi ces 6,837 7,121
Gift aid 24,986 23,195
Donations, appeals etc 144,961 108,595
Grants 41,668 14,419
Other income 6,941 12,159
232,142 173,098
Investment income
Deposit account interest 22,428 15,194
Charitable activities
Letting income 18,401 14,874
Total incoming resources 272,971 203,166
EXPENDITURE
Investment management costs
Cost of fundraising activities 1,790 527
Charitable activities
Wages 81,299 94,944
Social security 1,754 -
Pensions 2,346 3,046
Training and welfare 946 614
Telephone 2,440 2,085
Postage 631 299
Stationery 1,883 1,183
Subscriptions 45 332
Equipment expenses 2,054 1,746
Office running costs 4,833 4,263
Bank charges 188 137
Grants to institutions 2,795 5,647
101,214 114,296
Support costs
Management
Ministry: Diocesan Parish Share 70,000 67,400
Clergy expenses 4,504 4,008
Church running 15,482 13,254
Church maintenance 110,115 22,111
Church insurance 12,722 13,039
Carried forward 212,823 119,812
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter with
St Owen and St James, Hereford
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Management
Brought forward 212,823 119,812
Youth and other work 5,578 5,120
Church House and Close House expenses 6,674 10,846
Organist and music 910 1,059
Other resticted costs 52,447 4,376
278,432 141,213
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration 2,958 2,790
Total resources expended 384,394 258,826
Net expenditure (111,423) (55,660)
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