Registered Charity Number: 1133917 The Parlsh of St Peter and St Paul, Tollbridge with St Andrew, St Philip and St Saviour Church Lane Tonbridge Kent TN9 1 DA 01732 770962 Annual Report and Finan¢ial Statements of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 3 1st De¢ember 2024 Vicar: The Reverend Ben Thorndike Bank Lloyds Bank plc Independent Exaniiners Perrys Audit Limited Chartered Aceountants and Registered Auditors Churchdown Chamb¢TS, Bordyke Tonbridge, Kent TN9 INR
THE PAIUSH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL TONBRIDGE with St Andrew, St Philip and St Saviour ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INTRODUCTION This Trustees, Annual Report has been prepared a5 required by th¢ Charities Act 201 l and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities12015). REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Adminlstrative Information The Parish of St Peter & St Paul, Tonbridge, is within the Diocese of Ro¢h¢ster and is under the patronage of the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS. the Mabledon Trust). The address for correspondence is: Parish Office. The cOh House, Church StreeL Tonbridge, Kent, IN9 IHD. Parochfial Church Council (PCQ Membersbip The membership of the PCC (the trustees) for the period l January 2024 until 31 Decernb¢r 2024 was as follows: The Rev'd. Ben Thorndike (Yicor) The Rev'd. Wendy Carr (Associate Vicar) David Balcombe (Churchwarden) Jason Carr Dianne Dartnell George Gilbart-smith Derek Fouohe (from 12 May 2024) Sarah Francis (from 12 May 2024) Ian Ja¢k50n (until 12 May 2024) Paul Jagger Robert Kidson Jeremy King Patricia King Andy Kirkpatrick Parish Treasurer Susan Knight (until 12 May 2024) Felicity Layton Helen Longley (until 12 May 2024) Alison Minton (until 12 M&y 2024) David Mote Sally Musson (PCC secretary from 12 May 2024) David Robins (PCC SecretLYy until 12 May 2024) Amanda Rotchell Mike Talbot (Churchwarden from 12 May 2024) Pege 2
Ray Tanner Sara Thomson Paul White (Chwchwarden until J2 M¢ry 2024) GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT Constitution and governanee The PCC is a corporate bodv. and its general functions are set out in the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956. Parish governance is set within the framework of the chUh Representation Rules 2022. The responsibility for the Parish, its churches and its parishioners, rests with the incumb¢nt and th¢ PCC. The PCC co-operates with the incumbent in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenical. (The incumbent is the "corporation sole" subject only to the g¢n¢ral Cure of souls of the Bishop throughout the Diocese whom he is answ¢rable to in ""all things legal and righe..) The Churchwarden5 are the Bishop's offic¢rs who are elected annually and the assistant clergy are answerable to the incumbent and licensed to minister by the Bishop. The PCC is a bodN' of about 20 ele¢ted and cLFopted representatives and ¢x-officio members. There are four church buildings within the Parish twnely, St Pet¢r & St Paul arish Church), St Andrew, St Philip and St Saviour. The PCC has in place policies and procedures on a wide range of mattets including health and safety, disability issues and safeguarding. All those working with ¢hildr¢n and vulnerable adults hav¢ undergone the necessary safeguarding training and disclosure and barring service (DBS), checks.safe recruitin8 proc¢dures are in place, as necessary, for voluntary roles. PCC members have received relevant training in specific areas as necessary, for example. safeguardin8. Ecclesiastical Insurance and our patron CPAS, for example, provide helpful Anfonnation seminars and advice for PCC mcmbers and oth¢rs as required. Organi8Ational 8tru¢ture The PCC meets regularly 6 - 7 times a year, with the Standing Committee in the intervening periods. The Standing Committee comprises th¢ incumbent. Churchwardens, Associate Vicar. the Parish Tr¢asurer and the PCC Secretary. The PCC has also established a Finan¢¢ Committee, a Mission Action Group. a Property Group and a Kondoa Sub Committee. The Finance Committee consists of the incumbenL a Churchwarden, Stewardship Adviser, Parish Treasurer and co-opted members of CongatIOns. The Mission Action Group meets quarterly and has a representstiv¢ from each church. It is responsible for the distribution of the Parish tithe. The Propety Group, established by the PCC, meets regularly and h&8 input from church representatives. The Kondoa Sub Committee meets as necessary to Overs the link betwecn the Parish and the Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania. All the committee5 op¢ratin8 in the Parish have tenns of f¢rence which are reviewed periodi¢ally. The incumbent and Churchwardens are ex-olficio members of all committees. The committee strncture is &8 follows: Page 3
pcc Standing Committee Finance Committee Mission Action Group Property Group Kondoa Sub Committee Management 3.1 O The Vicar sets th¢ strat¢gi¢ direction of th¢ ParisK supported by the PCC. Along with th¢ Vicar. the Churchwardens are responsible for the day-to-day managemelrt of the Parish. They work closely with the Dcputy Wardens of the four churches and arc supported by members of the staff team including th¢ Parish & Finance Administrator (from Juty 2024) and the Church Farnily Administrator. In addition, the staff team also includes the Associate Vicar, Senior Minister for Families, Youth & Children's Minister (from October 2024). and a Licensed Lay Minister. Many other volunteers support the ministy and mi55ion of the Parish, including other Licensed Lay Ministers, Lay Readers and Pastoral Assistants. ORTECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Mls8ion The current five-year Parish vision guides its work. Th¢ single vision statement is 'Living Jesus, Loving Tonbridge,. Iviili nine-vision areas of ministy and mission: Teaching and discipling with God's word Opportunities to show lov¢ practically Networking with other churches Bein8 accessible for all Raising up l¢ad¢TS Inspired worship together Deep pastoral care Going out to the world Every word spoken for Jesus. The found8tÉons of the vision ar¢ God's word and prayer, and ihe frarnework is serving Jesus with our gifts. finances and buildings. This mission statsment is planned to be reviewed in 2027. Maill Objectives for 2024 The main objective5 for 2024 were to continue to build on the five-year parish vision. raising awareness and helping the church connect all ministy and mission activities together and into that vision. With gard$ 'reguEar ministry activities of the church,, thks included particular. but not ¢xclusive, focus on: Continuining to d¢veIop formal pastoral care Structures (IL D and O in the vision) b. Drawing together the wider church family {T, I and O in vision) Developing the youth. ¢hAldr¢n and famili¢s ministy (Govering all vision aas) Page 4
d. Wider outrcach activities (E in vison). In addition, during 2024 the PCC also asked the bigger question: 'How can we best shape our resoiffces andshape the parish io take Opportunilif0r growih L7nd move our vision forward? ' The PCC agreed that more substantial chang¢ beyond the regular ministy activities of the church was needeiL but wanted to discover what that change might be. Et agreed to approach an external consultant to ask for help with a parish rcview, working towards the following brief: 'FYe wanl to have a slnictiffg of ihepartsh which is boih suslainablefinancialty in the medium-long ierm. but which also Is the most effective 'base' from which ro do mtnisty (i.e.. discipleship and evangelism)for the long-term grow¢h of God's kingdom. Ive need to knoH' what we should do today to ensure ihere is a thriving church in 40years' lime, topass lo th¢ nexi generations. strategi and Activities 4.6 The following strategies and activities were undertaken to support the objectives in para8raphs 4.4 and 4.5 above: Re-establishing prayer ministy after Some mornin8 services, establishing a book group with pastoral care focus for anyone interested in this area of ministy, supporting a team through the Crosslands Pastoral Care course for those inkrested in more fornial pastoral care, establishing a lending Eibrary of CCEF (Chtristian Counselling & Edu¢ationa] Foundation) pastoral care mini-books for the church family. b. Encouraging joint attendaT)c¢ on external conferen¢¢s such as the Southcrn Women's Convention, running a Church Family Away Day in the Summer tenn (Saturday night and a1141ay Sunday). We also re-established meetingjtraining for preachers across th¢ parish. Appointment of a Youth & Children's Minister to join the staff team. d. Hosting a number of evangelistic outreach courses (Hope Explored). increased presence and links with local school{s), one-off outreach events such as our 'Chri5tians in Sport. qui4 continued use of s¢&sonal opportunities in the Christian calendar such as Christmas Nativity and other events and services. With r¢gards to the parish miew, the PCC initiated the process in March 2024, Including the appointment of an external consulLqnt (John Truscott) during the Sununer teml. He then led a parish-wide eonsultstion during the Autumffj which included: a. Descriptive questionnaires sent to PCC members. staff and selected others. b. Shorter questionnaires mad¢ available to church members Four day-visits including l-l interviews. focus group meeting5. a PCC meeting and visit to all four ¢hurch buildings in the parish. (Plus a few furth¢r meetings by t¢lephone or Zoom). d. Review of current and historic documentation relating to the parish including website texL parish profile, report on 'Life-giving questions.. vision bookle¢ minutes, promotional materials, congregational statistics, accounts. listening to YouTube recordings of sernions and services. Staff t¢am vacancies also meant we chos¢ to review and restructure staff roles, leading to the recruitment of a new 'Parish & Finanee Administrator, in July 2024. Role of Volunteers Volunte¢rs play a vital role in the ministy, D]ission and organisation of the Parish, including both within the worshipping community. and outside of it with wider community engagement and outreach projects. Their contribution may come through sp¢cifi¢ and tnor¢ fom)al roles. Page 5
such as Readers, Licensed Lay Ministers, Pastoral Assistants; but includes a greater number of those serving informally in a range of areas in both public ministy and behind the scenes. ACHIEVEMEISTS AND PERFORMANCE Outcomes from adivities With referenc¢ to paragraph 4.6 aboi c.. Prayer ministry now happening onc¢ a month at the 10.45am morning s¢rvice at St Peter & St Paul, 340 people took part in the book group reading ' Side by Side: Walking with others in Wisdom and Love,, 8-10 members of tb¢ church family completed Crosslands Pastornl Car¢ course, lending library of over 40 CCEF pastoral care mini-books now available. b. Th¢ parish sent l O women to the Southern Women's Convention, 135 people in the church family attended th¢ Church Family Away Day, and twice-tern)ly meetinyjtraining has begun for preachers in the parish with two sessions completed. Ed Pasco¢ joined us in October 2024 as our Youth & Chil&en's Minister after a competitive recruith¢nt process. d. Hope Explored ran with around 20 guests, we increased our schools work through assemblies and staff prayer meetings plus planning for Dew school-based events in 2025 such as 'Lego Bible Club,, our Christian5 in Sport quiz had around 60 attending, and our Christmas flagship event (Live Nativity) saw around 600 visitors to two 'perforniances' plus petting animals and donkey rides through the afternoon. With referen¢¢ to Paraph 4,7 above: Descriptive questionTwires sent to 45 PCC members. staff and selected others. 39 people responded. b. Shorter questionnaires made available to church members. 95 people responded. c. Four day-visits including l- l interviews with 20 people, six focus group meetings with around l 50 people. a PCC meeting and visit to all four Church buildings in the partsh. (Plus a few further meetings by telephone or Zoom). d. Review of current and historic documentation r¢latin8 to the parish including w¢bsit¢ texL parish profile. report on 'Life-givin8 questions,. vision bookleL minutes, promotional materials, congregational ststistics, accounts, listening to YouTube recordings of semions and services. As a result of the parish review work above, a report was prepared by the external consultant and Trleased to the PCC in early January 2025. The PCC spent a culmination of tnany bours individually and together reflecting and discussing the report before it was released to the wider church family in early March 25, A Church Family Meeting was then held later that month (around 140 attended) to reflect more widely together on the report and on where the PCC had come to in its response. Financial Review The General Fund bud8et approved by the PCC for 2024 reflected total costs of £403,729 this indicated a deficit for the year of £44.396. Pag8 6
The Balance Sheet shows an increase in value of £67,333 over 2024 .Balances at the end of 2024 are: l) General Fund £1.901.088 ?) D¢signated Funds- £202,461 3) Regtricted Funds £407.694 an increase of £31,382 an increase of £47,530 a reduction of £11,579 The aim for 2025 is to increa5¢ our numbers and giving to the g¢neral fund to cover an increasing proportion of the cost of a Youth and Children's Minister. And to continue to contain and clo%ly monitor costs, to ¢nable us to giv¢ a5 generously &$ we receive. Reserves Policy The PCC aims to hold reserves equivalent to 3 months recurring cost including diocesan offer and staff costs. Key Obje¢liv¢s and Actlvlties The regular ministy activities of the church are expected to continue through 2025. with both Sunday and midweek activities, encompassing each of th¢ nine vision areas. In addition to this, focus will be given to making final decisions on the pati5h review repor and then moving forward with implementation across the parish of those decisions, around the 14 Recommendations for change: Rl: Language R2: Pain R3: Seniors. Supporter R4.. Con&Fregational principles Ri: Structure chart R6.. New congregational structure R7: Challenge R8.. Vision R9: Leadership RIO: PCC Rl I.. Mobilisation R12: Communication R13: Outreach R14: Process. Signed on bebalf of the PCC Reye(end Ben Thorndike Dated . Page 7
REPORT OF TEtE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS TO THE TRUSTEES OF The Parochial Church Coun¢ll (PCC) of The Parish of St Peter 2nd St Paul, Tonbrldge wlth St Andrew, St Philip and St Savlour Independent Examiner's Report I rep)rt to the trusLees on my examination ofthe accounts of St. Peter and St Paul Parochial Church Council for the year ¢nded 3 1st December 2024. Respeetfve r¢8PODsibilities of the PCC and tbe Examiller As the charity lnge5 you are rLgponsible ftir the preparation of the accounts in a(wrdance with the requiranents of the Charities Act 2001 ('the Act.). I report in respeci of my examination of the Charitie8 accounts carried out undcr sec¢ion 145 of the 2011 Act and in ¢&rrying out my exarnination I have followed ail th¢ applicable dlrections given by the Charlty Commission under 5tion 145(5Xb) of the Art. ludep¢nd¢llt KmInerS StalemeDt The Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examlnatton by being a qualtfied merneber of ICAEW. I have Completed rny examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connKÉion with the examination givins me cause to believe that in material respect,. . Accounting r¢cords were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Ac4 or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. the a¢nts do not ¢omply with the appli(%ble requiremfflLs concerning the forni and content ofaco)unts set out in the Charities (Accounts and R¢ports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is no¢ a matt¢r considered part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other mP4tters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this rqrt in order to enable a proper under5t2nding of the accounts to be reached. Sve Hale FC& FCCA For and on behalf of Perrys Audit Limited Chartered Accountanls ChurclKlown Chambers. Bordyk Tonbridge, Kent TN9 IN Dated: Page 8
BALANCE SHKKT as at 31st December 2024 The Parochi*l Church Counell (PCC) of The Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge with St Andrew, St Phlllp aDd St Saviour Notes Pages 11-18 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tanglble assets Property Office and Audio Visual Equipment .776,000 13.386 l.776,01)0 NVESTMENTS 1.789,386 1,783.586 19.401 18.965 19.401 18.965 CURRE1 ASSETS Debr3 35,164 12,088 Bank alld Cash in h8nd Centra] Board of Finance Church Repair FutLd Depjsits Bank Accounts Lloyds Current Account Lloyds Deposit Account Lloyds Long Term Deposit AKount Lloyds MAG Restricted Lloyds Kondoa Lloyd$ Vesty Account Lloyds Long Terni Account 35,164 12,088 303.152 77,470 287,872 74,754 36,834 100,182 101,755 53 6,358 10.50I 80,000 65,946 123,503 51 932 7J06 100,000 Cash in Hand 249 249 716,560 660.613 CREDrroRS: Amounts falllng due wfthin one yeY4r 49268) (31J42 (49.268) {31J42) IYET ASSETS 2.511,243 2,443,910 FUNDS Unrestrlcted Fuods Generdl Fund- Balance at 1st January 2024 1,869.706 2.195.223 Movement in General Fund during the ar 31,382 (325.517) Balance at 3 1st Decemb¢r 2024 1.901.088 1.869,706 Designated Funds 202.461 lJ4,931 2.103.549 2,024.637 Restricted Funds 407.694 419373 2,511 #43 2.443,910 Page 9
STATEIIIENT OF FINANCIAL ACllVITI&S As at 3151 December 2024 The Paro¢hial Chureh Counrll (PCQ of The Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge with St Aftdmvi St Philip and St SAvlour I'tyrestrided Fundi Genernl DeJl8nAted Restrict¢d Funds Trfil Funds 2023 Notes Page5 11-18 21)24 INCOM& AND ENDOWMEKfs FROM Dtitiations and legacies 292.403 53.173 277.753 623.329 495,840 Oth¢rtrading o¢rivities Ib 61.151 50 01,201 55,360 3,580 10.096 10.096 23,m 13.468 tnwme from chtable actiyittes Id 21150 21150 27339 (h¢r incornin8 r¢sourrts TOTAL 379.284 63.269 287.899 730.452 592.007 LXPENDITL'RE ON isitig fijnth If Charir2ble aclivities 304.902 52,499 305,718 663.119 551.010 TOTAL 304.902 305,718 661.119 551.010 GairLs ond losses on inv&8llnent wJeL9 l.631 NET INCOME 74.382 17.819 TWrerS bettveen Funds Church Repaw Fund ICRF) Tith¢ to Mission Action (Iroup Othct Grtll)s and losses on reva[v100 of property {36,760) (23.000) 16.760 36,760 23,000 (16,760) 1374.0001 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 31.382 11579) 67,333 331372 B*lxn¢es brougbtfonvird &$ & 1st JpNwy 2024 1,869.706 154.931 419273 1443.910 2.775.282 Bilane¢s ¢arried ftsrw•rd gs at 318t December 2024 1901,088 202,461 407,694 2 511,243 443.910 Pag& 10
STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACmryTIES As al 31st Dee¢mbeT 2023 The Parochiol Church Couneil IPCQ of The Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridgt with St Andrew, St Philip and St Saviour UnrestrlEted Funds CEnerAI DvlEn*tod Restricted Totsl Funds Fuods 2013 INCOME AND ENDOWhlENTS FROM Dowtons and le8acies 300.172 7.776 187.892 495.840 O(her tradin8 arttvities 54.350 i.oio 55,360 Inv¢yknents 7,352 1.832 4.284 13.468 Income from cbvritsble activities 27,339 27.339 Other incoming re50urce5 TOTAL 389.213 10.618 192.176 592 007 LYPENDfTLIIE ON Raising funds Clttable a¢tivitZ¢5 319,260 41645 189.ID5 551,010 TOTAL 319 60 189.105 551010 Gait and Ioss&g on iftvtstinenL assets 1,631 1,631 NET INCOME 71.584 32,02 3,071 42.628 Transfe bew Ftsndg Churdi Repeir Fund {CRF) Tithe lo Mi58ioft Action &oup Other Gaitig and1055e9 on revAluatioD of prnpety NET MOVEMEiYt IN ThDS (23.101) 23.101 9.775 (9.775) 1374.000) 1374.000) 325.51 (41.802 35.947 331372 Bil8ntt5 brought ffrrward &8 8t l# January 2023 2.195.223 196,733 383.326 2,775.282 Bala4ees urrfjed fonvlnl as 8t 31st De¢emk 2023 1.869 706 154.931 419,273 2.443 910 Pw11
CASH FLOW STATEMENr as at 31$t December 2024 The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of The Parbh of St Peter And St Paul, Tonbrldge witb St Andrewi St Philip and St Saviour 2024 2023 Cash gewerAted from operations activities Net In(*ming Resources for the YE4r Unrestricted funds Designated fijnds R¢strict¢d fiinds 31.382 47.530 (11,579) (325,517) (41,802) 35.947 Total 67.333 (331,3n) Add back depreciation charge Revaiudtion adjustment Gain and Ios5 OIL investnMt 9,793 7,921 374.000 (1.631) R¢¢oncili•don to generAted from operitions: 77.126 48.918 Cash inflow du¢ to ine in debt<)r5 C&sh inflow due lo increw in creditor5 Movenwftts in working capital {23,076) 17.926 15.150) 9.432 12.538 21.970 Inv¢Jting aetivitles Pur¢h8se of fix¢d assets Purchfts¢ of investments (15,5931 (436) (1,514) CAsb flows from inv¢¥ting a¢dvltleJ (16,029) (1.514) Net increase its eash from operating activities 55.947 69.374 Net cash resources at bank at begirAning of year 660.613 591.239 Net 5h at bank at 31 De¢ember 2024 716.560 660.613 ADatysi$ of the BalAn¢¢s of Cash as Shown in the Balan¢e Shttt Central Board of Finance Church Repair Fund Deposits Bank accounts and in hand 303.152 77,476 335.932 287.872 74.754 297,987 At 31st DeMber 2024 660.613 Page 12
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCOMING RESOURCES as 9131st December 2024 The Parochial Churcb Council (PCC) of The Parish of St Peter And St Paul, Tonbridge wlth St Andrew St Phlllp and St S4viour Unrestrieted Fund$ General Designated Restricted Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 Income and endowments from l (a) Donalions ond legocietr Regular donaiion5'. Gift Aid Occasional donarions.. Gift Aid Regular donations.. non Gift Aid O¢c&sional donation5: non Gift Aid Income recovery Collections at serviccs Dsignated& ResrpiciedFt4rt&r St Petrr & St Paul St Philip- CALEB St Saviour St Andrew Refurb Other Special Funds {inc Choirl Organ fvnd) Giants- non recurring L¢gaci¢s 166,542 11.725 14.257 48.956 50,751 172 166,542 12.075 14.257 49.165 170,617 15.205 13.318 47.381 83.138 189 350 209 50,651 855 172 770 770 6,110 10,000 2.100 4.305 226,543 230.848 147.277 47,243 47.243 623.329 505 495.840 292.403 277,753 l (b) Other tradlng ac¢rvliies F¢t¢s and coffee mornings et¢. Magazine adv¢rt15in Letting5 50 50 2,652 58.499 61.201 2,652 58,499 61.151 2.699 52.661 55,360 50 l (c) Intere51 (inc Poor and Alms I War div) 3,580 10,096 10,096 23.772 13,468 l (d) Incomefrom charithble aclivlties Mag8zine sale5 income Other incom¢ Ftts . wding5 Fees- fvnerals St Peter & St Paul C¢ntrc income 432 432 11.597 1.990 2.551 5.580 828 16,058 2.842 1.397 6.214 1.990 2.551 5,580 ?? 1511 J fe) OthÈr I?1n8 resource Insurance claims TDtsI lllcomltsg Resources 379.?84 787.899 7311.4): 592.007 Page 13
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES INCOMING RESOURCES s #t 31st December 2023 The Paro¢bial Church Couneil (PCQ of The Pxrish of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbrldge wlth St Andrew, St Philip and St Saviour Unregtricted Funds Restricted Totgl Funds GeRerAI Designated Funds 2023 Ineome and endowments from J (a) Donaftons legacies Regular donations., Gift Aid Occasional donations: Gift Aid Eiegular don*ions: non Gift Aid Occasion81 dOtIonS. non Gift Aid Income T&x recovery Collections at serYi¢es DeJignaled& Reslricred Fundy St Peter & St Paul St Philip- CALEB St Saviour St Andrew Refvrb Other Special Funds (inc Choirl Organ fund) Grants- non recurrlng Legaci¢s 170,617 13.950 13.318 47,381 54,717 189 170.617 1 S,205 13.318 47.381 83.138 l89 1.255 762 27.659 544 5,566 io,ooo 2,100 6,110 i 0,000 2.100 5,965 141.312 147.277 505 7.776 505 495.840 300.172 187.892 l (bj O¢ker trading ac¢iviltes Feies and coff¢e momings etc. MagazTn¢ advertising Lettings 2,699 51.651 54.350 2.699 52.661 55,360 1.010 1.010 l (¢1 Inl¢r¢5t (inc Poor ond Aims I War di% I 7.352 1,832 4,284 13,468 l (dj In¢omefrom chdplÈable dciivilies Magazine $eS ineome Other income Fee5 - weddings Fees . fim¢r&ls St Peter & St Paul Centre income 828 16.058 2.842 1.397 6.214 27.339 828 16,058 2.842 1.397 6.214 27,339 I fe) Oiher Incoming reJourc&F Insurance ¢laiTh3 Totsl Incoming Resources 389,213 10.618 192.176 592.007 Page 14
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES RESOURCES USED as at 31st December 2024 Tbe Py4rochial Church Council IPCC) of Tbe PAfi8b of St Pèter and St Paul, Tonbridge with St Andrew, St Philip and St Siviour Unrestricted Fund8 General Designated R¢8trirted Funds Total Fund5 2024 2023 Expenditure OD l(fj Raigiog funds Costs of fekk bazaars & other fund rnising 2(al Ch4rftable aetivi¢ies Gronts andawoygivins Churth mxssion Church relief Other charitsble giving Ministy costs (stipend and salaries]nter1wun Stsff cos Cler8y accommodation Staff mileage Parish Share Chweh running costs Jnsurance Heating Lighting Wal¢r and 5LlI'¢'f88e Cleaning ardenxn8 Motntenonce Other ministy costs Choir and organ Costs of magazine bkstalL publications Youth & child]tn MÉssion outrea¢h St Peter & St Paul CeDtre expen9 New bu21dinWc8pits2 work Refijrbishment cost Wedding fees Funeral fees Alanas¥ment(thdadmthi%lration Administr*ion staty Finance stoff General odministration Cornputer5 & supplie5 Telephone Bank charges Siatioftery & EkS Photocopier5 DePrl&tIOn Ib Gtsvern&nee ¢fr$ts Le88] costs Independent Ex8minerfs fee Totsl direct Costs 210.373 22,208 210,373 22.208 102.524 29,412 10 103,391 29,649 6,740 780 105,671 2.102 7,908 709 105,671 31,015 7,908 709 28,913 12.492 28,657 14,270 ,569 16,701 3.105 22,892 5,257 5,211 4.403 3.779 633 2,589 12,492 28.657 14.276 1,569 16.701 3,388 46.44B 5.257 5,318 4,403 10.41l 1.441 2,589 12,629 43,266 347 315 12.294 24,545 20.721 2.059 15.167 1.901 33,694 3,963 7,329 4.476 8.614 2.855 2,682 283 23,J96 360 107 6.632 808 12,629 43.260 347 315 3,981 957 180 29.000 15.996 2.055 29.000 15,996 4.447 2,288 7,603 429 1.189 2,786 9.793 35.936 26,124 36.336 2,610 7.840 462 1.404 2.719 7.921 ).3yI 7.603 429 1,189 2,786 2.743 7.050 .745 3,942 304.902 (1,745) 3.942 063.119 7.500 3,750 551.010 52.499 305.718 Total Expenditte 304,902 52,499 305.718 663 119 551,010 Page 15
NOTES TO THE STATEMEwf OF FINANCIAL ACTIvrriES RESOURCES LTSED Ag at 31st December 2023 The Parochiv41 Church Council (PCC) of Tbe Parlsh of St Peter 2nd St Paul, Tonbridge Tvlth St Andrew, St Philip and St Saviour ITnrestri¢ted Futtds Gtneral Deg18n&ted Restricted Totsl Fund$ Funds 2023 Expelldlture on l(D Railing funds Costs of fete& bOZBars & otber fund raisin8 2(a) ChaTitabl¢ ftetiyities Grants a*d awaygiving Chur¢h mission Church relief Oth¢1 charitable giving Ministy costs {]pend and $81arAe5)+interretsn Staff sts Clergy accommodation Staff mileage Parish Share Church nfftuing costs 102,524 29.412 102,524 29.412 10 103.391 29.649 6,740 780 10 I03,391 1,983 0,740 780 27.666 12294 24.545 20,721 2.059 15,167 1.426 13,160 3,963 7,329 4.476 2.587 1,931 2,682 12.294 24.545 20,721 2,059 15.167 1,901 33.694 3,963 7,329 4.476 8.614 2855 2,682 Lightin8 Watr 8nd sewerage CleBning Gardening Maintenan¢e Other nlinisty costs Choir and orgBn Costs of nwine iK>DkstsiL publicattot)s Youth & children Mission outreach St P¢ter & St Paul Centre expense5 New buildinWcapitsl work Refitrbishmenl cosl Wedding fees Fune fees unagemffni and adminislralio Adrnini5tration 5¢aff Fin8llC¢ St8ff General Rdmlnistmion Compiiters & supplies Telephonc Bonk charges ststioneTV & bookry Photocopiers Deprl#ll0n 2b Governanct Costs L¢gal costs IndeperÉdent Examinerfs fee Totat direct costs 475 14.504 6,030 6.027 924 484 3,981 3.981 957 180 957 180 35.936 26.124 3,025 2,610 7.840 462 1,404 2.719 1,509 35.936 26,124 36.336 2.610 7.840 462 1,404 1719 7.921 33,311 b,412 7.500 3.750 319,260 7.500 3,750 551,010 42,645 189,105 Total Exwditure 319.260 42.645 189,105 551,010 pa 16
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Tbe Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge with St Andrew, St Phtllp and St Saviour 3. A¢¢ounllng Policl (a ) Basls of preparatlon and assesjment of golng eoncern The finan¢ial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of R¢commended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial R¢porting SLdard applicabl¢ in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ond the Charitie5 Act 2011 The tN¢s consider th&t there are no material uncertainties aboth the Charity's ability to continue as a going con¢ern. Fllnds General Funds represent the ndS of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. These Funds included fiJnds desi8nsted for a pArti¢ular purpose by the PCC. The purpose of Restricted Funds is set out in note (b) of these finan¢iaJ statements. The financial statements in¢lude transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC can be held Tesponsible. They do not included the accounts for ¢hurch 8roup3 that owe affiliation to another body nor to those that are infomal gatherin85 of church members. In¢ome re¢ognition Income is recognised on¢e the charxty has entitlement to the income. it is probable that the inri)rne will be received and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Voluntary income and capitsl sources Speci81 collections are recOLised when made. Income recovery on Gxft Atd donations 15 accrued for th¢ financia] year. Grants and legacies ar¢ accounted for a8 soon as the PCC is notifi of the entitlemenl and the likely amount that is due. St Peter and St Paul coffee bar transactions are shown as gross. Funts rdised by Parish events are accounted for net of cost. Other ordinary income Par(Khial fees to the PCC are now paid lo the Diocese following a change of policy in late 2019. The incom¢ shown to the Parish is now much reduced portion of the fees. Eipendlture reeogDltion LiAbilities are reco8nised cxpenditure as soon as ther¢ is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Church to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be r¢quirEd Bnd the amount of obligation can be measured Teliably. All eXndi1Ure is account¢d for on [ualS basis. Fixed Assets Consecrated land and building and movable church furnishings Consecrated and beneficeAI propcrty is excluded from the accounts by s.337 of the chaTIti Act 2011. No vaIue is placed on movable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens in special trust for the PCC which require faculty for disposal since the PCC considers these to be inalienable property. All cxpenditure incurred during the year on ¢onsecrnteA or beneficed buildin8s and movable church furnishings is Written off. Otrice equipment is capitaliscd and depreciated at a rate of 25l/btr per annum on a straight line basis, to wrile off the asset over its expected useful life. Computers are ¢apitalised and depreciated al a r¢ of 25 /D per aDllUtn on a Straight line basls to write off the asset over its expected useful life.Audio Visual equipment is capitalised and deprecIed at the rnte of 25D/o per annum on a straight line basis to writ¢ off the asset over its expected useful lif¢. Office fUTn1 is Cdpi(a1i5 and dwreciated at the rate of 25¥0 per annum on a straight line ba5iS. Page 17
IYOTES TO THE FINANCtAL gfATEMENrs The Parish ofst Peter and St PauL Tollbridge wlth St Andrew, St Phlllp and St Saviour Properties Investment propertie5 are shown at their fair Yalue &$ at the balance sheet date. The Statement of Financial Activities in¢ludes the gains And losses arising on revaluation. The open market value of the properties sesSed in D¢cember 2024. £363,000 £363,000 £1,050,000 £1,776,000 12 Satisbury Road 14 Salisbury Road 13 Dry Hill Park Crescent During the previous ye4r negotiations with the Diocese of Rochester has tsken place regarding the ownership of the land and houses. The Diocese own the land and the Parish ovm the hou5e5 and il ha5 now been agreed t[ the split 15 340/0 for land and 66% hi)USethIS has now to be forniaily agreed legally and is pmceeding. Each SaIisbury Road house h8s a crnt value of £550.000. And so under the agreemalt the parlsh value is £363,000 each Flxed Asset Investmtnts These a forni of basic financial instrument and intiaily recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as al the balance sheei datc. The Statement of FirJan¢ial Activities includes the gain5 and10sSC5 arising on revalufttio Other Note8 a) The model policles set out in SORP FRS102 have be¢n follow¢d throughout these accounts. bl De5cripiion of fund5 DestgnAtsd tunds Church R¢pair Funds (CRF) - Bmounts set aside against contingencies list)J in Quinquennial Reports on Parish property. Choir Fuj - Wedding Fees received by the choir, used tsj puhs¢ thoir robe5 ¢tc. Car Park - accrual of fttq for licen¢e5 to park. Legacles - amounts held ftsr future expenditure. St Saviour Genernl Fund- for us¢ in the ministy of St Saviouls Church. St Andmv Building Fund (started 1996)- for use in the event of seriou$ damage to such ofthe property that is not ¢overed by insurdnc Repair Fund Reserve (started 2008)- for the repair of Parish property not covered by the Quinquennial Inspections. Rutrl¢ted Fynd5 CALEB 1st Philip Fund)- for the extensive renovation of the building. the 5urn)unding5 and thc contents. Christianity Explored- for the teaching of basic Christian faith. Discretionary Fund- administered by the Vicar and Churchwardens for the benefit of those in need. Mission Action Group Unall0t¢d- arnount received for giving Support to specific people and organisations, St Andrew Refurbishment Fund- for for building upgrade5 to St Andrews Church. St Peter and S¢ Paul Fund- for use in the ministry of St Peter and St Paul Church. St Pg*r and St Paul Boiler Fund for fjjture healing needs at St Peler and St Paul Church. St Peter and St Paul Tower- for repatrs to the Tower at St Peter and St Paul Church. St Saviour Fund including the Dorothy Stonely Legacy- given for the enhancement of Viorship at Trainin8 OppormItieS- fvnds ai%'aiting distribution at the discretion of the Vicar and the Warden5. Special Opportunities - for use by the Vicar for special purpose5. Youth Worker- thi5 fimd is for finCing Parish youth work. Ministry Costs - for the provision of additional clerBY. Jane Austen Fund- used to promote the connection of JBne Austen with Tonbridge and the Parish ChurcFL Housing Reserve - for repairs to clergy housing. Refiwbishment fvnd- St Peter & St Paul and St Andrew Page18
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Parish ofst Peter and St PAul, Tonbridge wlth St AlldreTV, St Philip and St Savlour (c} No members of the PCC are salaried for these duties. Reimbursements were paid to sev¢n mernbers of the PCC for items including mileage. Stage, stationery and 5uThdry items tfrat were the proper expense of the Parish. (d) The Parish carries employees liability insurance to a mlmuM of £IOm but it does not carry insurance against loss arisin8 from neglect or default of the PCC and no indemnity is provided for PCC mernber5 in respKt of Éhe consequen¢¢s of any suchloss. (el The fee paid to the independent examineT is shou in the accounts. (fj Allocation of sUPPOrt govemance costs Support costs have been allocated to Expenditure on Charitable Activities. (8) The PCC has not made a grant to another instItIOn of which the Ch8rities SORP rrfommead disclosure in the public interest. (h) The Parish received a Sm1 income from investments lod8ed with Diocese. The total, which amounts to £2,459, arises from a numlKr of dee&8 that were executed in ihe ninete¢nth i¢nlury or kfore. Investments are shown at fair value in the accounts. Page 19
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Plrish of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge Ivith St Andrew, Sl Phlllp and St S8viour Tangible Fixed Assets- OITi¢e And Audlo Visual Equlpment 01¢¢ Equipment Furnlture Computer5 Audio VLWAI Total Cost At 1.1.24 Additions Disp05als At31.1224 51.915 3.353 16,469 419 112261 11.821 180.64S 15.593 55268 16.8B8 124.082 196.238 D¢pTeciHtion At 1.1.24 Eliminated on disposal Charge for the year At 31.12.24 49.982 15,008 108.069 173,059 1,935 5l,917 808 15J16 7,050 115.119 9,793 182,852 Net Book Valuc 31.12.2024 3.351 1,072 14.Y63 13.386 Net Book Value 31.122023 1,933 1.461 4.192 7,586 5. Investments 2024 2023 Market value brought forward & l January 2024 Additions Gainl(Loss) on r¢valuation 18.965 436 17.335 1.630 Market value &s at 31 December 2024 19.401 18.965 6. Debtors 21)24 2023 Income Tax Recovcrnbl¢ Other dcbtors 35,103 12.088 35.164 12.088 7. Creditors: due wlthin one year 2024 2Q23 Pmsion costs Accruals Accounts payable Agency collections IOJ56 34J95 4J17 49,268 7,500 18J80 5.462 31J42 Anatysts of statf eolts and remunernllon of key management personnel 2024 2f123 Wages and salary costs Social security Costs Ernployer p¢nsion ntributIon Salartes and wages including social security c11515 81J72 496 1.057 82,925 97.Ill)3 1.796 1,808 100,697 The averdge number of employees during the year 7 (2023: 9). No employee re1ve remunerdtion in ¢xcess of £60,000. Key management are not remunerated by the charity, they are remunerated by the Diocese. Page 20
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEwrs s at 31st December 2024 The PArisb of St Peter glld Si Paul, Tonbridge WAth St Andrew. St Philip and St S&viour Opèning Balance 1.1.2024 9. Analysls of tsnds movements Income Expendlture Transfers Closlng Balance 31.12.2024 De5igllated Funds CBS Parssh Church CRF 12 Salisbury tioad CRF 14 Salisbury Road CRF St Philip CPS St Saviour CRF 13 Dry Hill Park Road 28,118 5,418 6.333 14.410 3,606 11,796 10.096 (422) (4.245) (16,514) {1,776) 16,579 10.000 10,181 54,371 11.173 13,038 3,606 11.153 (239) (404) Totsl Church Repair Fund 69.681 10,096 (23,196) 36,760 93,341 Car Park St Saviour GeneraI LeCleS St Andrew Building Reserve Families Minister Choir Fund 495 770 (283) 982 833 1.000 69,265 2,053 2.030 2.170 47243 48,076 1,000 44,627 2,156 2,705 2,170 4,275 210 675 {28.913) (107) Fund raising Repair fund 12114 Sailsbury lioad Repair Fund Reserye Totsl Deslgnated Funds 7.404 154,931 7.404 202,461 63,269 (52,499) 36,760 Designated Funds llleome Expenditure Tr4D5fers 1.12013 27,189 7.045 6.914 14.006 3,509 14.014 31.12.2023 28,118 5,418 6,333 14.410 3,606 11,796 CRF Parish Church CRF 12 Salisbury Road CRF14 Salisbury Road CRF St Philip CP St Saviour CRF 13 Dry Hill Park Road 929 203 199 404 97 404 (1,830) (730) (2,622) Totsl Church Repalr Fund 72.677 2,236 {2,610) 69.681 Cor Pork St Saviour G¢nerai Legacies St Andrew Building Reserve Famili¢s Minister Choir Fund Care trker Fund raising Repair fimd 12114 Sailsbury Road Repair Fund Reserve 516 544 (565) 495 11207 1,000 92.000 1,498 1.355 2.170 5,000 9,310 626 (11,000) 833 1.000 69,265 2,053 2,030 2.170 3,706 555 675 (27.666) 1.22S (5,000) (4,] 82) 2.276 7,404 Total Designated Funds 196,733 10.618 154.931 PDg¢21
NOT TO THE FINANCtAL sfATEh1ENTS As at 31st D¢¢emb¢r 2024 Tbe Parlsh of St Peter a&d St Paul, TonbTid%¢ Ith St And, St Philip alld S¢ Savlour Opening Bg14D¢¢ 1.1.2024 Income Expendituft Transcers Closin% B414nte 31.112024 Restrfcfrd Fund$ Si Peter& St Paul Ge[rnI Sl Pllllip- CklLf.B Special OpporbJnitie5 Fund AV Fund Si Andrew Refurb St Petrr & Si Boiler MinistTr Costs Youth Worker Christianity Explored S( Peter & St Paul Tower St Saviour General Training OppornJnirie5 Jane ASll Fund Mission Artton Gmup St Philips Genero] Vi¢als Dis¢retiooary Opcn HD¢ Warni Spac¢5 AW t4gcy AW- cObHOuSe ceiling & lightin AW- PV pmel8 to P&P roof AW_ I)&P Upper loung¢ heating AW- St Philip's Alld Desk Holy Moley Bell refurbishment H(¥wing r¢y¢tve Refi]rbtshment Fund MoDiim¢nts Kondoa Fulld 67 I,B73 750 2.913 {2.9551 2.888 50 1,923 750 (4,438) 1,525 5.619 119.048 73.489 {1,571) 1821) (6.632) 4,048 128.761 75.141 10,534 8,284 10.453 11.508 (10.453) 1.121 547 5.214 10.000 3246 .945 6JJ92 2.970 20.000 20.000 10.000 209 iio 756 7.616 10.000 2.534 2,287 65J92 2,610 20.000 2Q,000 10.000 (20.708) 23.000 788 1,150 1808) 13601 30.000 32.500 (42,8981 19,602 11,566 368 12J05 300 (25) (11.841) 368 35906 233,974 1210,373) Total Restrlctsd Fuuds 419,273 287.899 305715 6.240 407.694 Re5trl¢ted Fund$ 1.1.2023 1.321 2.650 500 7,008 31.122023 67 1.873 750 l913 Si Peter & St Paul General Si Pbilip- CALEB Special Opportuttxues Fund AV Fund St Andrew Refutb St Peter& St P&ul Boll¢r irtisty Costs Yguth Worker Christianity Explor St P¢t¢r & StPaul Tower St Saviour GenEral Tr4tJJiJJg Opportunities Jane Fund Mission A¢tsOtt Group St Philips Genrral Victr$ Di5CTeEionary Open HO aTHI Warni 5pac¢ AW Legacy AW- Coach House cetling & lightttig AW- PV pe[s to P&P rnf AW- P&P Upper lounge heatin8 AW- St Plulip'5 Audio Desk Holy Mol¢y Bell t¢llrbiston¢Dt Housm8 r¢svE Refurbislunent Fund MonuElleDts ondoa Fund 3.300 (4.S54) (777) 250 (4.¢195) 26,194 124.120 36.967 2.746 6.143 21.549 (23.321) {9990) {6.027) 5.619 119.048 73,489 (1225) 21,000 10.433 9.867 20 2,125 10.453 11,508 1484) 547 5.870 547 5.114 10.000 3,246 1345 65.392 2.970 20.000 20.000 10.000 {478) 10.000 l.373 590 10,392 (23279) 23,101 8.004 2279 l20.000 (6.133) 1924) (65,000) 5.000 20.000 20,000 10,000 (2.030) 30.01)O 30.000 14.332 368 12.866 2201 {4.96TJ 11,566 368 12.305 101.963 (102J24) Tolxl R¢strl¢ted FuDd$ 383,326 192.176 189.105 32,876 419,273