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Charity No 1134021

ST MARY’S CHURCH ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ANNUAL REPORT IN RESPECT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024

Incumbent : Vacant

Bankers : HSBC Bank plc 26 Clumber Street Nottingham

Independent Examiner:

Mr G J Thomas 137 Gedling Road Arnold Nottingham

The St Mary’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church of England, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The primary object is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The parish of Arnold is a large urban parish on the northeast side of Nottingham based on the northern part of the Old Urban District Council area of Arnold, the population of this is some 24,000. The clergy stipends together with housing costs are paid by the Church Commissioners and are not reflected in these accounts. The base and work centre is the Church of St Mary, situated in Church Lane, Arnold which is a stone building dating back some 700 years and the freehold of this is vested in the Diocesan Board of Finance of Southwell and Nottingham. On land next to and held by the Church was erected in about 1965 the building known as the Church Hall (or Family Centre) and this has received a major rebuilding. The PCC own 22 St Mary’s Close which is now being rented after it had been used as a base for the curate in the parish.

Details of the main services are shown on page 5

The church has various groups for fellowship and outreach and these include Community Kitchen, Seniors Teas, and youth and children’s groups.

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England .The PCC operates under the PCC powers measure. The PCC is registered with the charity commissioners.

The Parochial Church Council met on the 30 January 2 April, 23 April 25 June, 3 September and 5 November. Five members are elected each year for a three-year term at the Annual Meeting. Others may be coopted. The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules.

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MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR 2024

Vicar: Vacant

Church Wardens: Mr Ian Rosillo Ms Angela Davidge

Reader(Emeritus): Mr Alan Langton

Deanery Representatives

Mrs Kate Lake

Ms Christine Peet

Diocesan Synod Mr Michael Bolton

Elected Members

Ms Kirsty Aplin

Mr Christopher Baker

Mr Jake Chaplin

Mr Alan Langton

Mrs Sylvia Marshall

Mrs Mary Norris

Mr Terence Poon (from AGM)

Mrs Andrea Sands (to AGM)

Mr Andrew Sands

Mrs Pam Shelton (from AGM)

Mr Peter Spencer

Mrs Larrie Thompson – Co-opted as Secretary

Mrs Melissa Watt

Mr Brian West Co-opted as Treasurer

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COMMITTEES OF ST MARY'S CHURCH ARNOLD

The PCC operates through the standing committee between full meetings of the PCC .

1. Standing Committee

Chairman – The Vicar. The other committee members are: Church Wardens – Ian Rosillo and Angela Davidge

PCC Secretary Larrie Thompson and PCC Treasurer Brian West. It has power to transact the urgent business of the PCC between its meetings and is the only committee required by law.

- Community Street Care Arnold (CSCA)

This charity was set up in March 2012 by a group of church members. The object of the charity is youth and community work in Arnold. As a condition of receiving an initial grant from the diocese it was necessary to agree that the trustees would be appointed by the PCC. The present trustees are Larrie Thompson, Michael Bolton, Brian West, David Rodgers and Peter Spencer. This has been dormant all year.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at the church and to become part of the parish community. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

We try to enable ordinary people to live out and grow in their faith as part of

our parish community through-

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To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church of St Mary and the Church Family Centre.

SUNDAY SERVICES

The present pattern of services comprises

09.00 am Parish Communion traditional Common Worship except first Sunday of each month when it’s Book of Common Prayer.

10.30am Morning Worship (Informal) with 3rd Sunday per month a Joint Communion Service.

SUNDAY SERVICES

1st. Sunday 2nd. Sunday 3rd. Sunday 4th. Sunday 5th. Sunday
9am. Holy
Communion
(BCP)
9am. Holy
Communion
(CW)
9am. Holy
Communion
(CW)
9am. Holy
Communion
(CW)
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering
10:30am.
Joint Service
including
Communion
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering

ST. MARYS CHURCH, ARNOLD FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE YEAR

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The Church's main source of income is the planned giving which has for many years been operated through a gift aid scheme, a full renewal of which took place in September 2017. The amount received in 2024 was £46,638. The scheme basically encourages the payment of regular giving, usually by means of bank standing order or giving envelopes, with the view that income tax is recoverable on the giving under Gift Aid. Other normal income consists of collections both at normal services and specific services such as in respect of funerals. The church is thankful for the response to giving for special appeals. We can reclaim tax on various sources of income to a total of £6,966 (Net of costs).

The principal item of expenditure is the parish share. This is an apportionment of the costs of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham based on their actual and potential Church membership and ability to give. The amount finally apportioned to Arnold by the Gedling Deanery for the year to 31 December 2024 was £72,000. We paid £42,000 leaving £30,000 unpaid. The amount requested for 2025 is £74,880

The PCC is responsible for the maintenance of the church building and for clergy expenses. The church and the hall are insured for fire presently for £15,790,000.

The other main items of income and expenditure relate to the Church Hall (or Family Centre). This is mostly let to church related organizations and receipts from this are shown at some £5,620 for the year. This amount was less than expected as the building was partly closed during the year. The cost of maintaining the building was £43,350 which included in depth reflooring. The finances were helped by an appeal for the flooring which raised some £20,467.

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The total church expenditure for the year was £109,682 and the total income was £110,186 leaving a surplus of income over expenditure of £504 which was only achieved by reducing the payment of the parish share.

The PCC own a property at 22 St Mary’s Close for church use. It was donated to the parish for use by a curate and is now being rented as no curate. The property is managed by a Lettings Agency.

Grateful thanks continue to be offered to the many members who do unpaid work to enable the church to function so effectively.

These accounts have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP 2005 (FRS 102) and applicable accounting standards

Signed on behalf of the PCC

Ian Rosillo Churchwarden

25 March 2025

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ST MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024

Total
2023
from Donors
Planned Giving
Collections
Grants
Tax Recoverable
Wedding Collections
Funeral
Flooring Appeal
Thanksgiving Appeal
Donations
46,638
6,235
6,427
6,966
69
20,467
-
3,882
90,684
46,638
6,235
6,427
6,966
69
20,467
-
3,882
90,684
44,639
6,358
3,000
7,880
36
-
6,540
11,232
79,685
From Operating Activities
Compass Magazine
Wedding & Funeral Fees
Sundry
Letting of Family Centre
Sunday Grps/Activity Week
340
5,775
1,084
5,620
-
12,819
340
5,775
1,084
5,620
-
12,819
1,381
4,943
1,269
12,225
1,296
21,114
Activities Generating Funds
Summer/Christmas Fairs
Income from Investments
Rent – Parish House
Bank & Building Soc. Int
6,600
83
110,186
6,600
83
110,186
6,200
101
107,100
Expenditure per schedule
Deficit of Income over
Expenditure
109,682
504
109,682
504
108,702
(1,602)
Allocation to funds
General Fund
504 504 (1,602)

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ST MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024

Total
2023
Activities directly relating
to the work of the Church
Diocesan Parish Share*
Church Repairs
Clergy Working Exp.
Church Admin.
Church Heat & Light
Church Insurance
Service Requisites
Printing & Religious Lit.
Choir Expenses & Organ
Magazine Costs
42,000
3,425
148
2,477
5,235
4,406
748
2,363
1,221
483
42,000
3,425
148
2,477
5,235
4,406
748
2,363
1,221
483
66,000
1,250
-
2,425
4,881
4,289
517
798
1,792
2,757
Family Centre Expenses
Repairs & Maintenance
Insurance
Light & Heat
Caretaker
Sunday Grps/Activity Wk
Sundry Expenses
Bank Charges
St Mary’s Close
Donations & Gifts
27,904
2,203
7,743
5,500
170
115
189
1,770
1,580
27,904
2,203
7,743
5,500
170
115
189
1,770
1,580
6,789
2,145
4,655
5,038
1,637
412
211
3,106
-
Total Resources Expend. 109,680 109,680 108,702

Parish Share

Amount allocated by deanery £72,000 (2023 £87,456) actually paid £42,000 (2022 £66,000) Unpaid £30,000 (2023 £21,456)

Employees

No employees earned £50,000 or more.

Ian Rosillo (Director of Music) is employed at £1,000 per annum

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Fixed Assetss
Church Hall/Family Centre
Historical Cost 1stJanuary
2000
12,179 12,179 12,179
Family Centre Rebuilding
Costs
Costs to 1stJanuary 2003
148,131 148,131 148,131
House–22 St Mary’s Closes
Cost to 31stDecember 2013
160,310 130,132
130,132
130,132
290,442
130,132
290,442
Current Assets
Debtors
Prepayments
Income Tax Recoverable
1,285
1,140
9,400
11,825
1,285
1,140
9,400
11,825
-
2,438
15,235
17,673
Cash Funds
Tower Roof
Organ
Vicars Fund
General Fund
Bank Balances & Cash
16,876
16,876
28,701
-
-
-
16,876
16,876
28,701
1,987
620
1,000
529
4,136
21,809
Less Current Liabilities
Sundry Creditors
Community Street Care
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
25,173
3,450
28,623
78
160,388
130,132 25,173
3,450
28,623
78
290,520
16,181
3,450
19,631
2,178
292,620

Note : For current value of buildings see financial review page.

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (Continued) - REPRESENTED BY:

Unrestricted Restricted
Total
2024
Total
2023
General Fund
Balance as at 1stJanuary 2024
(Loss)/ Surplus for the year
(429)
504
75
(429)
504
75
1,173
(1,602)
(429)
Church Hall/Family Centre
Historical Cost 1stJan 2000
12,179 12,179 12,179
Family Centre Rebuilding
Fund
Balance as at 1stJanuary 2000
148,131
160,385
148,131
160,385
148,131
159,881
Restricted Funds
Housing Funds
Cost of House
130,132 130,132 130,132
Appeals Funds
Tower/Roof Repairs
Balance 1stJan 2023
Expenditure 2024
1,987
1,987
1,987
Organ
Contributions Received
Expenditure 2024
620
620
620
160,385
130,132
130,132
130,132
290,517
132,739
292,620

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCC’s together with applicable accounting standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP102).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds represent the funds 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.

Restricted Funds comprise revenue donations and grants for a specific PCC activity intended by the donor. The appeals in respect of work on the tower/roof and the organ are restricted funds. Three small items have to be completed on the tower

which although started early in the year had to be halted for a period in the spring to meet government regulations. One donation by agreement has been used to meet the shortfall on the house at St Marys Close when acquired.

Designated funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future.

The accounts 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 or those that are informal gatherings of church members.

Incoming Resources

Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognized when received. Tax refunds on gift aid donations are recognized when the donation is received.

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Other Income

Rental income from the letting of church premises has been recognised when the rental is paid

Resources expended

Diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid

FIXED ASSETS

Consecrated property and Movable Church Furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are inalienable property listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost the church more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred.

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Charity No 1134021

ST MARY’S CHURCH ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ANNUAL REPORT IN RESPECT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024

Incumbent : Vacant

Bankers : HSBC Bank plc 26 Clumber Street Nottingham

Independent Examiner:

Mr G J Thomas 137 Gedling Road Arnold Nottingham

The St Mary’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church of England, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The primary object is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The parish of Arnold is a large urban parish on the northeast side of Nottingham based on the northern part of the Old Urban District Council area of Arnold, the population of this is some 24,000. The clergy stipends together with housing costs are paid by the Church Commissioners and are not reflected in these accounts. The base and work centre is the Church of St Mary, situated in Church Lane, Arnold which is a stone building dating back some 700 years and the freehold of this is vested in the Diocesan Board of Finance of Southwell and Nottingham. On land next to and held by the Church was erected in about 1965 the building known as the Church Hall (or Family Centre) and this has received a major rebuilding. The PCC own 22 St Mary’s Close which is now being rented after it had been used as a base for the curate in the parish.

Details of the main services are shown on page 5

The church has various groups for fellowship and outreach and these include Community Kitchen, Seniors Teas, and youth and children’s groups.

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England .The PCC operates under the PCC powers measure. The PCC is registered with the charity commissioners.

The Parochial Church Council met on the 30 January 2 April, 23 April 25 June, 3 September and 5 November. Five members are elected each year for a three-year term at the Annual Meeting. Others may be coopted. The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules.

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MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR 2024

Vicar: Vacant

Church Wardens: Mr Ian Rosillo Ms Angela Davidge

Reader(Emeritus): Mr Alan Langton

Deanery Representatives

Mrs Kate Lake

Ms Christine Peet

Diocesan Synod Mr Michael Bolton

Elected Members

Ms Kirsty Aplin

Mr Christopher Baker

Mr Jake Chaplin

Mr Alan Langton

Mrs Sylvia Marshall

Mrs Mary Norris

Mr Terence Poon (from AGM)

Mrs Andrea Sands (to AGM)

Mr Andrew Sands

Mrs Pam Shelton (from AGM)

Mr Peter Spencer

Mrs Larrie Thompson – Co-opted as Secretary

Mrs Melissa Watt

Mr Brian West Co-opted as Treasurer

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COMMITTEES OF ST MARY'S CHURCH ARNOLD

The PCC operates through the standing committee between full meetings of the PCC .

1. Standing Committee

Chairman – The Vicar. The other committee members are: Church Wardens – Ian Rosillo and Angela Davidge

PCC Secretary Larrie Thompson and PCC Treasurer Brian West. It has power to transact the urgent business of the PCC between its meetings and is the only committee required by law.

- Community Street Care Arnold (CSCA)

This charity was set up in March 2012 by a group of church members. The object of the charity is youth and community work in Arnold. As a condition of receiving an initial grant from the diocese it was necessary to agree that the trustees would be appointed by the PCC. The present trustees are Larrie Thompson, Michael Bolton, Brian West, David Rodgers and Peter Spencer. This has been dormant all year.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at the church and to become part of the parish community. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

We try to enable ordinary people to live out and grow in their faith as part of

our parish community through-

4

To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church of St Mary and the Church Family Centre.

SUNDAY SERVICES

The present pattern of services comprises

09.00 am Parish Communion traditional Common Worship except first Sunday of each month when it’s Book of Common Prayer.

10.30am Morning Worship (Informal) with 3rd Sunday per month a Joint Communion Service.

SUNDAY SERVICES

1st. Sunday 2nd. Sunday 3rd. Sunday 4th. Sunday 5th. Sunday
9am. Holy
Communion
(BCP)
9am. Holy
Communion
(CW)
9am. Holy
Communion
(CW)
9am. Holy
Communion
(CW)
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering
10:30am.
Joint Service
including
Communion
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering
10:30am.
Morning
Gathering

ST. MARYS CHURCH, ARNOLD FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE YEAR

5

The Church's main source of income is the planned giving which has for many years been operated through a gift aid scheme, a full renewal of which took place in September 2017. The amount received in 2024 was £46,638. The scheme basically encourages the payment of regular giving, usually by means of bank standing order or giving envelopes, with the view that income tax is recoverable on the giving under Gift Aid. Other normal income consists of collections both at normal services and specific services such as in respect of funerals. The church is thankful for the response to giving for special appeals. We can reclaim tax on various sources of income to a total of £6,966 (Net of costs).

The principal item of expenditure is the parish share. This is an apportionment of the costs of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham based on their actual and potential Church membership and ability to give. The amount finally apportioned to Arnold by the Gedling Deanery for the year to 31 December 2024 was £72,000. We paid £42,000 leaving £30,000 unpaid. The amount requested for 2025 is £74,880

The PCC is responsible for the maintenance of the church building and for clergy expenses. The church and the hall are insured for fire presently for £15,790,000.

The other main items of income and expenditure relate to the Church Hall (or Family Centre). This is mostly let to church related organizations and receipts from this are shown at some £5,620 for the year. This amount was less than expected as the building was partly closed during the year. The cost of maintaining the building was £43,350 which included in depth reflooring. The finances were helped by an appeal for the flooring which raised some £20,467.

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The total church expenditure for the year was £109,682 and the total income was £110,186 leaving a surplus of income over expenditure of £504 which was only achieved by reducing the payment of the parish share.

The PCC own a property at 22 St Mary’s Close for church use. It was donated to the parish for use by a curate and is now being rented as no curate. The property is managed by a Lettings Agency.

Grateful thanks continue to be offered to the many members who do unpaid work to enable the church to function so effectively.

These accounts have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP 2005 (FRS 102) and applicable accounting standards

Signed on behalf of the PCC

Ian Rosillo Churchwarden

25 March 2025

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ST MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024

Total
2023
from Donors
Planned Giving
Collections
Grants
Tax Recoverable
Wedding Collections
Funeral
Flooring Appeal
Thanksgiving Appeal
Donations
46,638
6,235
6,427
6,966
69
20,467
-
3,882
90,684
46,638
6,235
6,427
6,966
69
20,467
-
3,882
90,684
44,639
6,358
3,000
7,880
36
-
6,540
11,232
79,685
From Operating Activities
Compass Magazine
Wedding & Funeral Fees
Sundry
Letting of Family Centre
Sunday Grps/Activity Week
340
5,775
1,084
5,620
-
12,819
340
5,775
1,084
5,620
-
12,819
1,381
4,943
1,269
12,225
1,296
21,114
Activities Generating Funds
Summer/Christmas Fairs
Income from Investments
Rent – Parish House
Bank & Building Soc. Int
6,600
83
110,186
6,600
83
110,186
6,200
101
107,100
Expenditure per schedule
Deficit of Income over
Expenditure
109,682
504
109,682
504
108,702
(1,602)
Allocation to funds
General Fund
504 504 (1,602)

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ST MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024

Total
2023
Activities directly relating
to the work of the Church
Diocesan Parish Share*
Church Repairs
Clergy Working Exp.
Church Admin.
Church Heat & Light
Church Insurance
Service Requisites
Printing & Religious Lit.
Choir Expenses & Organ
Magazine Costs
42,000
3,425
148
2,477
5,235
4,406
748
2,363
1,221
483
42,000
3,425
148
2,477
5,235
4,406
748
2,363
1,221
483
66,000
1,250
-
2,425
4,881
4,289
517
798
1,792
2,757
Family Centre Expenses
Repairs & Maintenance
Insurance
Light & Heat
Caretaker
Sunday Grps/Activity Wk
Sundry Expenses
Bank Charges
St Mary’s Close
Donations & Gifts
27,904
2,203
7,743
5,500
170
115
189
1,770
1,580
27,904
2,203
7,743
5,500
170
115
189
1,770
1,580
6,789
2,145
4,655
5,038
1,637
412
211
3,106
-
Total Resources Expend. 109,680 109,680 108,702

Parish Share

Amount allocated by deanery £72,000 (2023 £87,456) actually paid £42,000 (2022 £66,000) Unpaid £30,000 (2023 £21,456)

Employees

No employees earned £50,000 or more.

Ian Rosillo (Director of Music) is employed at £1,000 per annum

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Fixed Assetss
Church Hall/Family Centre
Historical Cost 1stJanuary
2000
12,179 12,179 12,179
Family Centre Rebuilding
Costs
Costs to 1stJanuary 2003
148,131 148,131 148,131
House–22 St Mary’s Closes
Cost to 31stDecember 2013
160,310 130,132
130,132
130,132
290,442
130,132
290,442
Current Assets
Debtors
Prepayments
Income Tax Recoverable
1,285
1,140
9,400
11,825
1,285
1,140
9,400
11,825
-
2,438
15,235
17,673
Cash Funds
Tower Roof
Organ
Vicars Fund
General Fund
Bank Balances & Cash
16,876
16,876
28,701
-
-
-
16,876
16,876
28,701
1,987
620
1,000
529
4,136
21,809
Less Current Liabilities
Sundry Creditors
Community Street Care
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
25,173
3,450
28,623
78
160,388
130,132 25,173
3,450
28,623
78
290,520
16,181
3,450
19,631
2,178
292,620

Note : For current value of buildings see financial review page.

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (Continued) - REPRESENTED BY:

Unrestricted Restricted
Total
2024
Total
2023
General Fund
Balance as at 1stJanuary 2024
(Loss)/ Surplus for the year
(429)
504
75
(429)
504
75
1,173
(1,602)
(429)
Church Hall/Family Centre
Historical Cost 1stJan 2000
12,179 12,179 12,179
Family Centre Rebuilding
Fund
Balance as at 1stJanuary 2000
148,131
160,385
148,131
160,385
148,131
159,881
Restricted Funds
Housing Funds
Cost of House
130,132 130,132 130,132
Appeals Funds
Tower/Roof Repairs
Balance 1stJan 2023
Expenditure 2024
1,987
1,987
1,987
Organ
Contributions Received
Expenditure 2024
620
620
620
160,385
130,132
130,132
130,132
290,517
132,739
292,620

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ST MARY’S CHURCH, ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCC’s together with applicable accounting standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP102).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds represent the funds 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.

Restricted Funds comprise revenue donations and grants for a specific PCC activity intended by the donor. The appeals in respect of work on the tower/roof and the organ are restricted funds. Three small items have to be completed on the tower

which although started early in the year had to be halted for a period in the spring to meet government regulations. One donation by agreement has been used to meet the shortfall on the house at St Marys Close when acquired.

Designated funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future.

The accounts 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 or those that are informal gatherings of church members.

Incoming Resources

Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognized when received. Tax refunds on gift aid donations are recognized when the donation is received.

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Other Income

Rental income from the letting of church premises has been recognised when the rental is paid

Resources expended

Diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid

FIXED ASSETS

Consecrated property and Movable Church Furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are inalienable property listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost the church more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred.

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IND£PENDENT EXAMINERIS REPORT TO THE PAB£ThIAL CHURCH CCiINCIL OF ST MARY, S CHURCH AR1401D I report on th• account8 for the y￿r endad 31 Dgcwbèr 2024, which ara 84t out on paqo8 6 to 10. tiva r88 nsibilities of th• Truste•8 and tha I Thé charlty truitaas eon8ider that an audit 18 not rwJired for this y￿r undar section 144 (21 of the Charitie8 Act 2011 (th• 2011 >£t) and that an indapandent It 18 Thy r•8pon3iblllty to ne the accounta under Sèction 145 of the 2011 Act follov the prOc￿Ure8 laid down in th• Ggn•ral Direction8 g>von by the Charity c(￿￿18￿10ner8 8•ctlon 145(5) (b) of th• 2011 Act: arKI (3) ststè whath•r ￿rticular mattèr8 hav• c<xD• to rry att•ntion. Basis of Ind• nt Exwner, 8 Statwwit exwnation was carried out in accordance ￿th th• Goneral Dlrection8 gxvan by the Charity Cmission. An a￿?￿1nation Includes a r•riew of the aeeounting rords k￿e by th• PCC and a cL¥toari80n of the account8 presented with th088 records. It also includ•s con8id•ration of any unusual it￿S or di8c108ur•s in the account8 and 8••kiDq explanations frcn th• maTrag￿￿nt eCmlltt￿ concérnlng any 8ueh Matters. The procadures undertaken do not proridè all tho evidence that vould be required full audit, and con8equentLy I do not éxpre88 an audit opinlon on th• account8. Ind• ndent Exalluner, 8 stat￿￿t In connectson with ry •xawnatLon, no matt•r8 ha8 tX*D8 to att•ntxon: (l) which give r•asonable eau8• to b•li•v• that in any MHt•rial reS￿et th• to ké•p accounting rocord4 in accordanc• wlth 8. 130 of th• 2011 Act,. or . to prepar• accounts which accord with tha accounting r•cord8 ha￿ not been m•t: or (2) to which, In rny opinion, att•ntion should be drafAn in order ts wbl• a propar under8tanding 0£ tho aceount8 to be reachad. sign￿1. Mr G J ThC￿3 A.C.M.A. 137 Godllng Road Arnold Nottinghaffl Dat•: 26 April 2025