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’ St . ndrew A s Church b Congres ury

A e R v iew of the ear Y

2024

for

The nnual arochial Church A P Meeting

’ St . ndrew A s Church

7.3 0pm

Wednesday 0th pril 202 3 A 5

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, CONGRESBURY ANNUAL PARO C H I AL C HUR C H M EE TI NG

WEDNESDAY 03 th pril 202A 5 at 7.30 pm

V estry Meeting 202 5

1. Welcome and rayersP

a. lection of SecretaryE .
b. ppointment of Church WardensA .

A nnual Church Meeting

Apologies
Minutes of APCM of 24 pril 2024A
Electoral ollR .
lection of TreasurerE
Presentation of ccounts A
Appointment of Independent Examiner
Vicar’s eportR
01 . eceiR ve nnual eA R view eportR
Election/Confirmation of CC MemP bers
21 . Update on ision, current situation and plans for the futureV
Discussions
41 .Any ther usiness ny items should e giO B – A b ven to the Secretary in writing prior to the meeting
15.Compline.

ST ANDRE W ’ S C HUR C H , C ONGRE S BURY ANNUAL PARO C H I AL C HUR C H M EE TI NG W EDNE S DAY 24 APR I L 2024

M EE TI NG RE C ORD

Matthew opened the Meeting with a prayer.

VE ST RY M EE TI NG

i. E lection of Secretary : In the absence of a Secretary uth Wratten R agreed to take notes so the meeting would e recorded for b accuracy.
ii. A ppointment of Church Wardens : uth Wratten and ynda Fell were R L appointed to continue in their roles as Church Wardens. P roposed : Sonya Stoc k er ; Seconded : emma Stoc G k er

ANNUAL C HUR C H M EE TI NG

P resent :

Matt Thomson, uth Wratten, emma StocR G ker, Ian Stocker, Sonya Stocker, ay Friend, aul Friend, osemary ailey, aK P R B D vid nderson, nne A A Anderson, arB bara earce, eremy Standen, Carol Motteram, elen aye, P J H K Stella Wilkinson.

A pologies received from ynda Fell, auline atch, enny Standen, une L P P J J Colins, eoff aileyG B .

Minutes of AP CM 2 7/ 04 / 22 and 2 6/ 4 / 2 3

The minutes were agreed and duly signed as a true record of proceedings.

P roposed : ay Friend K ; Seconded : Stella Wil k inson

E lectoral oll R

In the absence of arry ogarth B H (Electoral oll fficerR O ) due to ill health, the following information was reported:

i. There are 91 on the current lectoral ollE R
ii. There had een b 118 on the oll last year R
iii. 25 people on the oll liR ved outside the parish

Barry ogarth had agreed to continue as lectoral oll fficer until furtherH E R O notice.

P resentation of ccounts A

The Financial Summary for 2023 was presented y the Treasurer and is b attached to the minutes as ppendiA x A.

In summary:

The parish share in 2021 was paid in total. In 2022 the iocese D assisted parish churches to reab k even due to loss of income during Covid and ensuing ocL kdowns. 51% of the total was paid.
Utilities are locked into a 3-year contract and the iocese made a D donation of £1200 towards this expense. In effect, the iocese has D taken a financial hit in order to support churches in the aftermath of Covid and cost of living problems.
The eport was receiR ved.

E lection of Treasurer

Rosemary ailey agreed to continue in the role of TreasurerB . Matt thanked her for all her hard work in managing the take-over of role. UNAN IM OU S

A ppointment of Independent Ex aminer

Rosemary ailey confirmed that aB D vid Seabright was willing to continue in this role with no charge to the church. There eing no opposition to this b proposal, his offer was accepted unanimously. e was thanH ked for his work in this capacity.

Q uin q uennial eport R U pdate

Due to lack of person power, there had een no ma or deb j velopments in this area. oweH ver, it was reported that new lighting had een installed b on the tower; that the upgrading of the sound system had taken place and that the church architect had provided a schedule of work for the damaged south-west window which, since his isit has een out of actionv b . Faculty application is in progress.

V icar ’ s eport R

Matt summarised the main events of the year. In pril a new memorial A garden in memory of the Swiss ir isaster was dedicatedA D ; it eing the b th 50 year anniversary. Thanks were given to osemarie itts and acR P J kie Sutton who had coordinated its creation and sponsorship. In May there was a arty on the paddocP k to celebrate the ingK ’s coronation. September th saw the Congresbury Footpath roup celeG brate their 03 anniversary y b walking the whole oundary of the parish and culminating with a b celebration service at uP xton Church. In ctoO ber Ian Stocker was licensed

at Wells Cathedral as ay eader to oth churches of the eneficeL R b B . In the meantime, oth church councils had een worb b king on 2 aspects of church life. The first eing a new ision for the 2 churches culminating in the b v development of a new document and logo. The second aspect has een tob address church finances. We have een granted a reathing space y the b b b Diocese in that our parish share has een reduced to b £500 pcm instead of a pro ected figure of j £5000pcm on the understanding that over the coming years we will commit to returning the 2 parishes5 ’ arish Share P to a level of eing ab ble to pay the costs of a arish riest an approP P ( ximate overall cost to the iocese of circa D £58000pa n– b this is not reflective of a icarv ’s stipend).

Matt finished y thanb king sincerely everyone who makes the life of the Church and the enefice flow in whateB ver capacity.

L i v ing in o L v e and Faith

Matt explained that following a proposal from the Church of ngland to E include prayers of lessing for same seb x couples as part of routine worship, it was now up to individual churches, CCs and priests to accept P the proposal for adoption in the arishP /Benefice. If there were general agreement, the proposal would e discussed at CC and then the b P decisions taken will e referred acb b k to the ishopB . There was an opportunity for discussion and uestions with Matt saying, when asq ked, that he would e prepared to lead on this if the decision were to go b forward with the rayers ie opt inP “ ”. lthough there were some A misgivings, the general consensus was to take it to CCP .

E lection of CC Mem P b ers

In addition to the Wardens and Treasurer, elen aye, auline atch, H K P P Gemma Stocker and Sonya Stocker were accepted unopposed as CC P members.

There eing no other usiness, the meeting closed with The raceb b G .

AP CM APR I L 20 5

V icar ’ s report re q uired

C HUR C H W ARDEN S ’ REPOR T 2024

At the APCM in pril 2024, ynda Fell and uth Wratten were elected as A L R “ ” Wardens. oweH ver, we often operate as a warden team with oj bs shared etween the 2 wardens and osemary and Sonya and any other b R willing helpers!

Marcus Chantrey continues to e Church rchitect, now running his own b A business since ctoO ber 2023.

C HUR C H BU I LD I NG S

All routine maintenance such as PAT testing, fire extinguisher, lightning conductor and oiler serb vices etc have een completed, as reb quired, for all the church uildings which includes the Stab ble ffice locO B k and Refectory. We continue to have small, odd oj bs carried out y local uilderb b Darren ardiner, which has recently included rectifying a damaged G drainage system from the efectory through the rayer ardenR P G . We are extremely grateful to arren for is eD ver-ready support and help. Church cleaning continues to e undertab ken y a small and aliant andb v b . We would love to receive offers of help from other olunteersv ! ig thanB ks to rnie and oyette Chapman, enny dwards, ennie Ford, ynda Fell, E R J E J L Diana lanchardB -Taylor, elen aye and onH K J quil rooB ks for eeping our k church ship-shape and ristol fashionB . The new candle lighting system for special services, created y rnie b E Chapman was used for the second time in the dA vent/Christmas season 2024. We are grateful for his work as it makes the seasonal lighting easier and safer to use. The installation of the new sound system, agreed at the end of 2023 was ” installed in the spring in time for the “Joseph production. The church clock urned out motor had to e replaced in ulyb b J . Finally, the window in the Children’s Corner, highlighted as needing repair at the last APCM was repaired eautifully during ugust 2024 which has b A allowed us to reinstate the corner. Many children use it during the week passing through and particularly on Friday mornings during the Take 5 sessions.

We are extremely grateful for the continuing financial support from the Friends of St ndrewA ’s Church. This small dedicated and worb k hard to try to eep their finances uoyant to suk b bsidise this ongoing maintenance and repair work for the church. “ ” As a church, we continue to look to embrace eco-church and are hoping ultimately to try to work towards some of the awards. In the meantime,

we are trying to lead y eb xample and establish recycling routes where possible. We continued to collect wax for candle wax recycling throughout 2024 for The ecycled Candle Company ut will no longer e aR b b ble to do so as company ceased trading March 2025. ostage stamp collection is in P aid of Children’s ospice SW and we continue to collect used medical H tablet lister pacb ks. Food anB k collection for the atton ranch of Y b Clevedon Food anB k is ongoing and we are grateful that this continues to be supported y the communityb . We are always looking to extend the practices we use as a church ody to incorporate greenerb “ ” and inder k ways of operating.

T HE RE F E CT ORY Vine Counselling operates its services from the efectory and although R there are public oob king slots available, ine has essentially een sole V b users during the last year. cleaner is employed y ine who cleans the A b V building once a week. We are extremely grateful to ine for taV king on this responsibility.

ST S AV I OUR’ S C HUR C H PUX T ON

The Church is maintained y the Churchesb ’ Conservation Trust and the grounds y olunteersb v . concerning oA verhanging tree from a neighbouring garden was dealt with through the arish council at no P expense. s usual, serA vices were held at aster, arE H vest and Christmas and were attended y the regular local congregationb . For the fourth year a Memory Tree“ ” was erected at Christmas where people could hang prayers and sentiments. ny proceeds from the gifting goes directly to A CCT to help maintain the uildingb . The church is much loved y many andb receives a lot of isitors each yearv . The CC would particularly liP ke to express gratitude to aD vid and ane ares for their untiring care of the J H church and provision of refreshments at the services and to ynda L Redding for coordinating the olunteers who loov k after the grounds. R uth Wratten on ehalf of the warden team, pril 202 b A 5

S A F EGUARD I NG

The Safeguarding olicy has een updated and is on display in the church,P b Safeguarding training is eing undertab ken or has een completed y b b members of staff and CC and all CC memP P bers have DBS clearance. The Diocese organises the DBS clearance for the icar and ay eadersV L R . R uth Wratten, arish Safeguarding fficer, pril 202 P O A 5

“REPOR T F RO M T HE GROUND”

Thanks to Sally eith Westla& K ke, the grassy areas of the prayer garden, paddock and glebelands have een cut throughout the yearb . For the past 6 years they have helped out and saved our church a considerable amount of money (back in 2017 this cost 2£ 735) For personal reasons they are now unable to continue. 2025 grass maintenance needs to e b discussed.

The small-leaved lime tree that stands in the addocP k suffered a limb failure and, following a tomographic survey y ath Wells team, was b B &

heavily cropped. It is hoped that it will regain some of its previous stature. s it still shows decay and notaA ble hollow areas, the tree is still under observation and the fencing needs to e ept in placeb k . Issues with the drainage system in the refectory required much groundwork in the prayer garden. This is now eing filled in and the area b restored.

A small yet faithful team turn up most Tuesdays to tend to the flower borders and eep the shruk bs under control, often donating plants. ood G friendships have developed. Thanks to each of you for your time and energy.

R osemary ailey March 202 B – 5

2024 REPOR T O F CC A OUN TS F OR AP CM pril 202 A 5

A c k nowledgements

Thanks again must go to eth shtonB A -Hilton who has continued to e a b valuable source of information and advice throughout 2024. Thanks also go to Martin West who continues to claim ift id on our G A monthly donations which enhances our donations y 2b 5% Pauline atch, due to personal circumstances, was less aP ble to assist as 2nd Treasurer this year ut I thanb k her for her moral support Having spoken with Matt, I have agreed to continue in this role for a further year ut would welcome any support offeredb . Accounts Full accounts all – ( 15 pages) are available to iew there is a v – copy in church and anyone who would like to peruse the report further can provide their email address and a full copy will e forwarded to themb . On Friday 21st March 2025 a copy of the full 2024 statement was examined y Mr ab D vid Seabright, our independent financial examiner.

I N C O M E oints to highlightP Current rY : 2023 Gift id donation 40,A £ 117 46,032 Gift id taA x recovered £10,387 0,1 589 Loose Collections 2,2£ 97 ,01 83 Including Card eaderR Concerts £980 03 1 Flood lighting £375 85 Income Total £96,116 133,502 EXPENDITURE oints to highlight– P Following on from a conversation with Matthew innocP k, the iocesan D Head of Finance, our arish share for 2024 was reduced from 20,000 in P 2023 to £6000 for 2024 Energy running costs as 2G £ 947 202( 3) 4,178 Electricity £1095 ,1 127 Insurance elatiR vely unchanged £3973 3851 Refectory expenditure is sufficiently covered y the refectory income fromb rental payments y ine Counsellingb V . Audio isual V £6113 Chiefly from esignated donations 2,D 931

Total Expenditure 2024 £82,087 98,439General Comments These are the main differences in the 2023/2024 statements

Income

G vi ing has reduced as members have moved away or, sadly, died. oteN : most members have not altered their standing orders since pre-Covid and are encouraged to see if they are able to increase giving e– ven y a smallb amount.

Gift iding donations helps astly at 2A v 5% extra. If possible, this is to e b encouraged.

Regular giving raises £3320 per month roughly £1948 from 2( 7) regular attendees and £1340 from 20( ) non-attendees. ppA x £70 per attendee per month. few are generously giA ving much more Loose collections up to a donation of £30: tax can e recob vered on such donations under the small donation scheme (GASDS) ut donating moneyb using a yellow gift aid en“ velope” without name and postcode makes little difference to the donation and is a waste of an en( velope) The card reader is currently encouraging loose collection“ ” giving £100 per month In addition to the decrease in regular giving, we have not to date( ) received any income from N/Creation. We also received two generous legacies in 2023 which raised the income total for the previous year. Ex penditure

The gas contract was renewed with ctopus nergy for a further years O E 3 at a fixed rate. Whilst not at the previous ery fav vourable rate, this is proving good aluev . Some money has een refunded as we are now b registered as a charity and eligible for a lower rate of VAT. This has helped with 2024 energy costings.

Parish Share has een set lower than preb vious years pre Co– vid it was around 78,000 per annum. 2023 saw a reduction of payment to 20,000 and throughout 2024 this £ has een set to b £6,000 see Matt for reasons ehind our lower arish – b P Share. Mainly we are expected to increase our mission. The udioA -visual expenditure was spread across two financial periods. The full amount was settled in 2024 and, thanks to many generous contributions from our membership, has not affected the general fund too much.

Without generous responses to our pro ect appeals Sound system and j ( ongoing Flood lighting for a lo“ ved one”) our alance sheet would loob k very different. Many concerts have een held at our church with b participants either donating the whole income (L zi len and yricaG L ) to the many who contributed a proportion of their takings. Many thanks to all. The stonework around the SW Children( ’s) window was repaired with net costing covered y The Friends of St ndrewb A ’s to whom we are ery v grateful. lease support them liP kewise in their tireless fundraising. VAT on this pro ect was reclaimed ia a j v LPW grant

It is understood that money has een earmarb ked for updating lighting in the South orch, Merle Chapel and Chancel areas to proP vide etter b illumination and reduce energy usage y introducing low energy lampsb . Several decorating and maintenance pro ects in 202j 5 are also eing b discussed as highlighted y the uinb Q quennial report. R osemary ailey Treasurer to St ndrew B A ’ s church Congres b ury CC P

D ISCI PLE S H I P & PRAYER REPOR T 2024 PRAYER D I ARY

The rayer iary was rought acP D b b k as a monthly publication from March and has een ery well receib v ved with all members of the congregation offered the opportunity to submit prayers. V ic k y Cooper, dmin March 202 A – 5

PRAYER GROUP

We met ten times in 2024. In anuary met in the home of aul and ay J P K Friend due to the cold weather. The other months we met in church from 1.45pm for approximately one hour on the third Tuesday of the month. Our prayer concern; for the church, school and community. “There is a unique power ested in the united intercession of odv G ’s people”. H ow to ray P y ete riegb P G B ar b ara earce March 202 P – 5 L I V I NG F A IT H

This group continues to meet weekly on a Monday evening ia the online v resource oomZ . It has ecome a wonderful meeting of friends, including b those no longer able to e with us physically in church as they hab ve moved away ut still feel connected through this online home groupb . We returned to The Chosen‘ ’ ased on the life of esus and is disciples b J H for the fourth season, culminating in esusJ ’ triumphal entry into erusalemJ and eagerly await series five which will depict the events of oly WeeH k. We have also looked at some of the ideo interv views with Tom Wright discussing his ody of worb k on Theology. K irsty owles, ay ioneer Minister March 202 B L P – 5 T HE DA I LY BLOG The aily log has continued oD B ver the past year and is still a popular online resource.

Some of the material we have covered this year has een,b ‘Growing in Holiness’ y b R.C. Sproul, Celtic ent‘ L ’ y ab D vid Cole, Come into the ‘ Silence’ y Thomas Merton, b ‘All will e well, 0 days with ulian of b 3 J Norwich’ y ohn irb J K van, ’60 itesiB ze Chunks: From alatians to G Colossians’ y hil Moore, The Chosenb P ‘ ’, following seasons one and two, by allas enD J kins and leading up to Christmas, The Carols of Christmas‘ ’ by ndrew ant and Why the atiA G ‘ N vity?’ y ab D vid eremiahJ .

G eorgina Wal k er March 202 – 5 C HUR C H@HO M E

The Church@Home network continues to e an inb valuable tool for communication, and we are continually updating and amending the

coordinator lists to make this tool as effective as possible, also in eeping k with our ision olicy of improV P ving communication. We use this to send out messages, updates and church news including our weekly ew N Creation ew ews, ut more importantly it is a networP N b k of friendship. Thank you so much to all of the coordinators for eeping this network k going and we hope that the relationships that have uilt up through this b initiative is a way to extend our church fellowship into the community. K irsty owles, Communication March 202 B – 5 ONL I NE C HUR C H

Each week we continue to stream the 01 .30am service live from either Banwell or Congresbury, alternating etween the two churchesb . These services have steady iewership with approv ximately ten people watching ‘live’ and approximately 00 people watching throughout the wee1 k. We also live stream most special services and festivals which are ery v popular, particularly services such as those at uP xton Church or those filmed outside, for example on rmistice ay or oly SaturdayA D H . It has also een a prib vilege to continue to offer the livestreaming of funerals to families who would otherwise e unab ble to attend the service of remembrance for a loved one. Our Explore@4 service approximately every seven weeks is now broadcast as an online only‘ ’ service particularly suited to those who are new to faith, exploring confirmation or looking for a refresher. Thank you to all who watch and comment online it is greatly appreciated. K irsty owles and eorgina Wal B G k er March 202 – 5

PA ST ORAL C ARE HO M E C O MM UN I ON S

I have een ab ble to isit etween and 0 ome Communions a month v b 8 1 H across oth illagesb v . Meeting with people in their own homes and breaking read together in this simple ut profound way has een ery b b b v ’ humbling. To hear people s stories and of how od has supported and G walked with them during this pandemic has, in short, een truly humb bling and an important part of the testimony of oth od and is people duringb G H this time. Matt Thomson (V icar ) March 202 5

C O MM UN IT Y DEVELOP M EN T LOVE C ONGRE S BURY

Love Congresbury has had a couple of ery usy years with the ueenv b Q ’s Jubilee and the Coronation or ing Charles III so this year was much K quieter.

During the Congresbury illage Fete, as well as acting as the fete V committee, oL ve Congresbury ran the ice-cream stall and ouncy Castle B ’ in partnership with the Friends of St. ndrewA s Church to help them raise some much-needed funds. We hope to continue this partnership in future years.

Love Congresbury also ran The o after the Show‘ D ’ at the illage Fete, V with young local and Wrong irectionb ‘ D ’ performing. The annual arH vest Supper held at the Memorial all has ecome a stapleH b of the utumn calendar now and an en oyaA j ble night out, with entertainment, games, a raffle, sing-a-long and a ring and share supperb . This year, to encourage illagers to emv brace the religious aspect of St. Congar’s ay, we held a special serD vice in the morning dedicated to St. Congar.

Love Congresbury also took part in road Street Fair where we sold some B Christmas treats and ingerG bread people that had een lob vingly made y b Churchwarden ynda Fell and encouraged children to decorate wooden L Christmas ornaments to hang on our Christmas Tree of ope oH ver the Christmas period.

C ONGRE S BURY I V LLAGE F E T E

The theme for this year’s fete was the 2024 aris lympics with all P O participating organisations really getting into the spirit. It was a wonderful opportunity to organise some fun sports day‘ ’ games and hold the Congres‘ bury lympicsO ’. It did seem that this would e b hampered y a ery poorly tree on the paddocb v k which meant that the day before the fete, we needed to cordon off a 25ft ring around the tree, greatly reducing the available space. All of the organisations were wonderful about the last-minute changes in the layout and a fantastic day was had y allb . The sports races were held in the rayer arden and all of the participants had a lot of funP G . We again took full advantage of the having the marquee and used it on the Sunday morning to hold a Songs of raise‘ P ’ style morning worship for the church which was great fun.

T RAVELLER I L NK

Matt, irsty and eorge haK G ve ept in contact with memk bers from the local Traveller Community. There have een large trab veller weddings this year and more are planned for next year. K irsty owles, ay ioneer Minister, Community e B L P D v elopment

PRAYER C HA I N REPOR T

If you or someone you now is ill or is hak ving problems in their life, it can be ery helpful and encouraging to now that there are people praying forv k you. That is the purpose of the rayer ChainP . It consists of people who are happy and willing to pray for any situation that they are informed about, regularly and in confidence. They are informed y emailb .

We do not put anyone on the rayer Chain unless they haP ve asked for it, or have agreed to it. ut seB veral people have een ery happy to now b v k that people care enough to pray for them. eopleP are usually happy to give their name, ut if not, it can e confidentialb b .

It is good for us to now the outcome of these situations, as it can e k b encouraging, ut if not, we now that the ord nows, and e is with the b k L k H recipients of prayer whatever situation they find themselves in. You can contact me y phone or email if you would lib ke to take advantage of the rayer ChainP . K ay Friend pril 202 - A 5

S OUL GY M REPOR T

Soul ym is a contemplatiG ve prayer group meeting each month. It aims to help us learn more about our living faith and deepen our relationship with God. This year we continued to reflect upon ichard ohr and atricR R P k Boland s oo' b k, 'Everything is Sacred'. During the year we continued to uild up a faithful group of disciples and b ’ by odG s grace welcomed new friends to Soul ymG . Dec 2024 was my final month of leading Soul ym and I will miss G learning and praying with everyone. I will continue to pray for you all. D a v id emp March 202 K – 5

NB fter many years of wor A k ing with us in N ew Creation, D a v id emp K has sadly decided to mo v e on and so ran his last Soul G ym in D ecem b er 2024 . We are ery grateful for all v D a v id ’ s hard wor k o v er the years – especially with Soul G ym Than k s to DK and est wishes for his new endea b v ours

M U SIC REPOR T 2024

Once again, thank you all for your continued support and encouragement over the last year. 2024 egan with rehearsals for osephb ‘J !’ and we got a great and b together, spanning every age group! ur 4 performances in March were O so oyful I felt ery fortunate to e part of something where I witnessed j - v b all ages and acb kgrounds working together. real family atmosphere A prevailed and Caz and I felt so lessed as I now did many others who b - k talked to us in the following days and weeks. ff the acO b k of that Caz, Jamie and I had a trip up to Chicken Shed in the summer and hope to officially start ‘Dream Shed’ ery soonv . We have een eeping an informalb k group going and you may have heard/seen their contribution to the Carol service in ecemD ber. That aside, our worship is eginning to mob ve forward and uild upb . Whilst we said goodbye to our ‘brass section’ in une, we haJ ve welcomed the lovely etra on tin whistle a eautiful soundP ( b !) and love to have osemaryR joining us on her flute when she can. We hope to continue growing and introducing some new material as this year goes on. Both aster and Christmas festiE vals went well as we aim to less you all b with our music for worship. nd, in une, we thoroughly en oyed our A J j ‘Songs of raiseP ’ event in the marquee where we welcomed ndy age onA P keyboard. ndy also oined us for our Christmas outreach serA j vice at

Mendip Springs and hopes to come and play the organ for us at some point!

If anyone would like to oin us with instruments or singing, please do j come and see me or email nicola.bradshaw@newcreationchurches.org.uk N icola radshaw pril 202 B – A 5

DEANERY S YNOD

St ndrewA ’s Church forms part of ocL king eaneryD . ur rea ean is O A D Andrew emmingH . The eanery comprisesD : 16 enefices, 2b 5 parishes and 28 churches. There are currently:

14 stipendiary clergy including 2 acancies ( v (Hutton oc& L king, HVC) 2 SSM St aulO ( P ’s WsM, Christ Church edhillR )

2 curates
2 ay church leaders L (Burrington, utcomB be) 1 ay ioneer St ndrewL P ( A ’s, ournB ville) 0.5 ay ioneer St arnaL P ( B bas (vacancy).

At the eginning of eb very year the eanery holds a SerD vice of ight whereL representatives from the different parishes can come together for worship, testimony and togetherness. Churches take turns to host this service. The 2024 service was held at St ndrew A ’ s, anwell B Deanery Synod meets times a year3 . t the meeting in March 2024, A there was a focus on financial aspects. There was a presentation on “Generous iG ving”, a scheme to help churches collect funds; an update on the new arish Share consultation and a presentation on outh uP Y H bs (currently operating out of St eterP ’s, Milton ut not b “belonging” to that single church. The meeting in uly proJ vided a presentation on states Ministry including E Magnificat arishes and an update on the new arish ShareP P . Magnificat parish refers to rural, urban, town centre and coastal parishes which do not fit into the more common ur“ ban priority areas”. 16% of iocese of D Bath and Wells is made up of such parishes and about 06 % of them are within miles of the orth Somerset5 N /Somerset coast. Within the iocese D there are 24 parishes which are classified as Magnificat“ ”. The final meeting of the year in ctoO ber provided a report on the eaneryD Review. For the first time the iocese came to the eanery for D D information rather than members having to go to Wells. This was deemed to e a ery positib v ve listening exercise where each of the parishes was considered. There were some positive findings eg:

Age profile of eanery clergy is lower than mostD
Work with schools is growing
Several exciting initiatives with children and young people across the deanery
Overall, congregations are growing again post Covid
Some not so positive eg:
Too much information emanating from iocese so hard to assimilateD and consolidate
Anxiety about new arish ShareP
Frustration over duplicated requests for the same financial information

NB The rea ean, ndrew emming, retired at the end of 2024A D A H . oing G forward, the new rea ean is A D Caroline D ea k in

F ELLO WS H I P AND OU T REA C H

A trip was organised to the layhouse in Weston at Christmas and due to P the free ticket allocated to a group oob king, we were able to donate £30 again to the oyal ospital for eurological iseasesR H N D . For most of the year we have supported our local café, Congar’s Café, after Wednesday morning midweek communion ut now, due to the mob bility of some of our members, we stay in church for coffee. It is a shame that we can no longer support the café ut it has encouraged community after the b service. The café hosted our Christmas tea efore Sonya drob ve us in the village minibus to the layhouseP . These community events provide entertainment and company and allow us to meet up. With this in mind, I have started Coffee and Chat“ ” on the first Friday afternoon of the month, meeting in the efectory, where eR veryone is welcome. I plan to start cream teas in the summer. When Matt has een ab ble to oin us, we haj ve had Film Club and hope to continue with this. From our gets together we had 20 left o£ ver and were able to donate this at Christmas to the Children’s ospice SWH . uring the year, Ian StocD ker and I have een ab ble to provide transport for a couple of members to enable them to continue to come to church and hope to continue to do this as the welfare of our “ ” church family is important. The Wednesday Crew participated in decorating a church window for the theme of Christmas Carols and are already planning next year’s! L ynda Fell pril 202 – A 5

YOU T H AND C H I LDREN’ S W ORK

Another ery interesting yearv .

Sunday school is slowly starting to grow especially in anwell with young B people there most weeks. We have started a programme to try and mirror the sermon so it all gels together. We are also in the process of trying to change the rooms at the acb k of church into a space to where we can meet away from the main congregation so we can help the young people grow in their ourney of faithj .

The Christingle services were ery popular this year with the churches fullv of families. special thanA ks to all those who helped to make them such a success.

The schools’ work has een growing nicely ob ver the last year with more opportunities to get involved with the schools. ll three primary schools A

are involved with the life of the church with weekly assemblies in oth St b Andrews and St nnes and fortnightly in anwell rimaryA B P . It has een b great to welcome them into the church for arious serv vices whether leavers’ service or Christmas services and it was a special time eing ab ble to share an gape meal with St ndrewA A ’s and St nneA ’s as part of their Easter service this year. We welcomed St ndrewA ’s to the school for experience Christmas and we are also going in weekly to do story telling with oR bins class reception( ) which has een ery well receib v ved. Muddy oot Church in Congresb bury and anwell has had a few people B attending ut not all the timeb . We meet in Congresbury on the first Sunday of each month and anwell on the second and each is followed yB b breakfast efore the main serb vice starts allowing oth congregations to b join together. Muddy oot is aimed at all ages and is ased outsideb b . It focusses on looking at od through his creation using stories, craft and G fun and we ae hoping it will continue to grow. We provided a holiday club on ood Friday in CongresG bury using the aterE display in the prayer garden. We followed the story on the prayer walk, made willow fish, wool crosses and an edible aster gardenE . Following on from the success of oseph“J ” in the spring, oth icola and b N Caz were asked if we could continue to meet and create a new drama group. fter some conA versations with the CCs it was decided that we P would like to do this and so “Dreamshed” was ornb . We meet every Sunday night and so far we have abut 15 young people on the oob ks. The sessions look at music, dance and drama with each week looking at a different theme. We also performed a song at the Carol service that was written y the groupb . Caz would also like to thank all the other youth leaders and olunteers v who help eep the children and youth work k running. Without their help we couldn’t maintain the level of work we do. We hope that with odG ’s love surrounding all that we do, we will continue to support and care for all our young people. Ca z Carter pril 202 - A 5

T AKE 5

Take is an informal drop5 -in session for parents, carers and children which normally takes place in the church every Friday during term time from about 8.20am and lasts for as long as people want a coffee or a chat. Tea, coffee, toast, iscuits and fruit are on offer to anyone passing b by. It is run oluntarily y memv b bers from the church and the wider community and is run on a donation only asisb . We are ery grateful for v the continued work of this small and of olunteersb v . ttendance has A continued to grow during 2024 and is now usually extremely well

attended. It does seem to e a destination of choice for many children b (and their adults!) Take is also used as a mini fundraiser for national 5 events such as Comic elief and Children in eed when donations go to R N the charities concerned. This year it was a starting point for a collection for “Pounds for inesP ” so a donation could e made to Weston ospice in b H “ ” return for collecting our Christmas Tree. n offshootA of Take is 5 “Prepare, Cook and atE ” where parents and children came together for 4 Fridays in the school summer holidays to en oy preparing food and j making meals to share; again, run on a donations-only asisb . The team is very grateful to the wider church community for the gifts of food to e b used during the sessions and the olunteer help which facilitated its v existence ut, most of all, thanb ks must e gib ven to Caz for masterminding the cooking club. R uth Wratten, pril 202 A 5

EX T ERNAL G I V I NG

Over recent years, it has ecome clear that the core team is short of b person power and finances to maintain an active external giving programme. uring 2022, we introduced the pattern of using TaD ke as a 5 launchpad for different fundraising initiatives and, as appropriate, use the following church services to complete the collection. 2024 saw donations to Children in eed, Comic elief and Weston ospiceN R H . When there are national/international emergencies this is the route for fundraising. This pattern will continue to e used into the futureb . The intention is to raise awareness of and react to national and international events as they occur.

F R I END S O F ST ANDRE W ’ S

Back in May 2023 at the AGM, Martin & enny ang reported that theyJ L were standing down from the committee after some 20 years. Martin would stay as Treasurer only ensuring that the Funds were taken care of. Royette agreed to take over the position of Secretary of the Friends which was a great thing for the Friends. Forward to the 2024 ear of the FriendsY . The Friends were still having trouble recruiting members for the Friends Committee. This eing theb case after a few months enny said she would come J back on the Committee. oyette had een ery poorly as the months went on and atR b v the 2024 AGM she resigned and enny tooJ k on the Secretary of the Friends once again.

Royette was thanked for all her work she had done for the Friends of St Andrews.

The Friends have continued to raise money and during the last year the Friends have een ab ble to have the Stained Glass Window repaired, after having three uotes and thanq ks to Wells Cathedral help and uote theq window has een fib xed and the Church is waterproof again.

The Friends have een ab ble to pay for the repair of the Church Clock. The upgrade of the udio System was paid for y the CCA b P . The lighting that needed repairing has een sorted and will e paid for once the ill comesb b b in. The Friends are also thanking you for the extra donations that have been received to support this work. After many years Marion ohnson has giJ ven organising the St ndrewA ’s Day Coffee Morning for which the Friends thank her for all her hard work, along with always making sure the Christmas Cards and are still eingb sold to raise money for the Friends. It is ery difficult to get people to oin the Friends Committee and none ofv j us Members are getting any younger and the work tireless for the good of Andrew’s Church. Thanks to all who work or contribute to the raising of funds for St ndrewA ’s Church. Anyone who would like to oin the Friends can contact enny angj J L Secretary Friends of St ndrews Church,A God less you all for your elp B H J enny ang, Secretary pril 202 L – A 5

F R I END S O F ST ANDRE WS C HUR C H C ONGRE S BURY T REA S URER’ S REPOR T F OR T HE YEAR 2024 M AR C H 4T H 202 5.

Bank alance as at 4b th March 2025 2- £ 789.13 This Includes the amount ( of £1115.09 ell ccountB A ) Building Society alance as at 4B th March 2025 2£ 1,394.57

There is a commitment outstanding as at that date of £6184.82 that the Committee has agreed to pay for lighting of the Chancel area of the Church.

After the outstanding commitment has een paid the Total assets of the b Friends will stand at - £17,998.88 less the ell account( B .) The total amount then paid for pro ects in the Church will e j b - £12,289.82 Expenditure during the year has een repairs to the Church Clocb k of £1005.00 Repairs to the Church Window of - £5,100.00 Chancel ighting L £6184.82.

The four main income in the past 2 months ha1 ve een y way of the b b village Fete, the sale of Christmas cards, the Christmas Coffee Morning and the Sale of Christmas Cards. The reab kdown of these will e in the b Annual accounts, to e finalised in the neb xt few weeks,

It is ecoming more difficult to hold eb vents with the small number of Committee Members, many of whom have health issues, ut struggle onb . Martin ang, on Treasurer pril 202 L H – A 5

S UNDAY ROA STS T C A ONGAR S C A F É

We have een running the Sunday roasts on the b 3[rd] Sunday of each month for about 18 months now, with the occasional month getting missed for arious reasonsv .

Since last pril 2024, we haA ve served up over 20 roast dinners, ranging 1 from chicken to pork and then our special festive turkey for the oN vember pre-Christmas roast. n aO verage about 16 people attend each month and the ub zz as they arrive from church and sit down to chatter is lovely to see. It gives people a chance to speak to people they perhaps have not spoken to efore or do not now that wellb k . nd for some people who liA ve in their own some companionship over lunch.

As well as myself and Ian, a special thanks to auline atch, my mumP P ( ) who always helps and makes some mean sponge puddings or apple crumble, amongst other things. nd another special mention and thanA ks to lyA x who makes a pudding on the Saturday ready for the lunches and Alyx along with amie, CaJ z and ames ran the one in SeptemJ ber as I was recovering from a acb k operation. nd thanA k you to ems who when she G can also olunteer to come and help serv ve up.

And of course, thank you Ian for always eing front of house and loob king after our guests

We love doing it and whatever week we have had we always look forward to seeing our church rothers and sisters who hab ve een so supportib ve of this. Thank you to them too! Sonya and Ian Stoc k er March 202 - 5

C HUR C H F LO W ER GROUP REPOR T 2024

A usy year for the flower ladiesb . We are currently a group of 11 and have successfully recruited new mem3 bers, ot WeaD ver, elen aye and H K Michelle urD bin than( ks to Matthew), during the year. We aim to guide and support new ladies and 4 of us are members of the ational N Association of Flower Societies (NAFAS) attending monthly demonstrations.

We meet about times a year to set our future arranging ota, with 2 3 R ladies normally on duty each Friday. ur Christmas TaO ble rrangements A continue to e popular prob viding a sociable arranging morning where we get together as a group, over lunch, and proceeds help to fund flowers for the year. Over the past year we have een asb ked to provide Special

Arrangements for Weddings and 2 Funerals, also contri3 buting to our funds. We get together to decorate the Church at Christmas and aster E and other celebrations and often meet isitors to the church while wev ’re there.

We aim to contribute to the church’s co policy y reducing the amount ofE b Floral Foam used and now use a io Foam or ChicB ken Wire where possible.

My aim for the future will e to find a central point of contact so that we b can find out the church’s plans in advance for things like Weddings, Funerals, Christmas, aster and ey holderE K . Sue rury pril 202 D – A 5

T O W ER REPOR T

Life for the ell ingers at Saint ndrews has tab R A ken a more sedate turn recently, although regular Sunday ringing has resumed. We’ve welcomed ucy to our team, who has moL ved into the illage and is v ‘ ’ a ready-made ringer. She is a great addition and we now have a core of seven members. Practice sessions on Wednesdays have taken a acb kseat to some degree. This is partially ecauseb Chich has commitments in eD von looking after his old parents and Wayne and Martyn have so much money that they spend most of their time abroad. h, to e a retiredO b ( ) anb ker! (B). That said they have oth done sterling worb k eeping the ells in orderk b . Normally they would give me a comprehensive run down of exactly what they've done isv -a-vis ropes, stays, clappers, hardship, lood, sweat and b tears ut Ib ’ve managed to avoid that this year. However, one disturbing event was reported a few weeks ago. Martyn reported that he had his oil can stolen when somebody let themselves into the clock chamber, or whatever it s called' . I don t ha' ve the full details but I suspect you’ll e getting a ill for the oil can, a new locb b k for the top door and the TSP D Counselling. Since, my last report (April 2024), we’ve rung for pretty well all the Sunday services, although we struggle to get a and ob ver Christmas/New Year as most of our own ringers plus those who support us from atton( Y ) are unavailable. We’ve rung/tolled for weddings and funerals5 3 . 3 uarter peals haq ve een rung and a peal was rung y a isiting and in b b v b October 24. We had a tower open day as part of the illage Fete in une, where we V J welcomed many isitors to see the ells and hear the ringingv b . Some even had a go at chiming, which gave them a highly revealing insight into what a ell sounds lib ke when you hit it with a hammer! 🔨🔨🔨 Prior to that, the rob ken window in the ell chamb ber was mended than( k you!), and we had a spring clean‘ ’’, including removing a full ag of sticb ks and twigs from the nesting acj kdaws! For clarity, the acJ kdaws left the

’ twigs on the floor and we cleared them up. We didn( t take a ag of twigs b from a nesting irdb ) Obviously, our huge thanks go to esley for eing such a good CaptainL b . Her eauty, stoicism and commitment to eeping it all going is b k commendable, especially as most of us don t reply to her emails ' accurately. She also has commitments with her parents, up Country, and is often unable to attend, leaving us to our own devices, which is rab ve of her.

John unster has therefore een doing uite a lot of the heaD b q vy lifting to get us all together. oweH ver, he has stood down from eing the tower b secretary, and Chich, due to his dodgy accounting, has een relieb ved of the cash ob x/book, which is no ad thingb . esley has taL ken over oth b these roles, probably ecause "if you want a ob j b done in this man’s NAVY, do it yourself”

And finally, our annual thanks to all of you and especially Matt, for letting us stroke his ellsb .

A d v ert ……….If you hear of anyone who would like to find out more about ringing, or even learn to ring no pressure( ), please get in touch.

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The Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s, Congresbury with Puxton & Hewish St Anne’s

End of Year Financial Statements

Year ending 31 December 2024

Charity Commission Number 1134086

Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s, Congresbury Annual Report and Accounts 2024

Trustees’ Report on Finances ...................................................................................... 2 Aim and Purpose .......................................................................................................... 5 Administrative Information ............................................................................................ 5 Structure, Governance and Management .................................................................... 6 Committees .................................................................................................................. 7 PCC Meetings .............................................................................................................. 7 Independent Examiner’s Report ................................................................................... 8 Statement of Financial Activities .................................................................................. 9 Balance Sheet ............................................................................................................ 10 Fund Movement by Type ........................................................................................... 11

Notes to the Financial Statements / Treasurer’s Report

1 Accounting Policies ......................................................................................... 13 2 Fixed Assets .................................................................................................... 14 3 Notes on Expenditure ...................................................................................... 14 4 Creditors .......................................................................................................... 14 5 Debtors ............................................................................................................ 14 6 Friends of St Andrews Church ........................................................................ 15

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT ON FINANCES:

The PCC held four meetings in 2024 17[th] January, 29[th] May, 7[th] August and 13[th] November

There are currently seven elected PCC members of which one resigned during this period

91 members currently on the Electoral Roll Of which 51 are considered regular members.

At the APCM 24[th] April 2024

Rosemary Bailey agreed to stand as Treasurer for a further year.

Mr David Seabright has agreed to act as our external examiner

Current Bills and Spending

A new and relatively favourable three year energy contract was agreed with Octopus Energy. Due to global influences the energy rates are not as good as in previous years but this contract was well researched and represents reasonable value.

After a minor “blip” the card reader installed last year started to be used providing a good income of £100-150 per month. It is particularly used by visitors throughout the week.

The Church Sound system was upgraded early this year (a project initially pledged at 2022 APCM) the installation was completed in time for the production of “Joseph” The improved sound quality has been appreciated both at Sunday services and at occasional services. Nett cost of installation was £7380 A previous appeal had resulted in £5633 being kept in an “Audio Visual” (Special projects) fund

In early 2024 a further £3145 was raised through generous giving of many members of the congregation.

As a result only VAT costs came from the general fund

In August 2024 the stone uprights surrounding the South-west window by the children’s corner were repaired as pledged at 2023 APCM.

This nett cost was covered by generous funding from the Friends of St Andrews whilst the 20% VAT was reclaimed by successful application to the LPW grant scheme. Listed Places of Worship.

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£6000 (£500 per month) was paid to Bath & Wells Diocese as 2024 Parish share – a marked reduction compared to £20,000 paid in 2023

A large number of Occasional services throughout 2024 meant that £4145 was paid in Parochial Fees to the Diocese

The Chancel Chairs are now fully depreciated.

Charitable Giving and outreach

The church continues to be used for other forms of outreach:

It hosts a weekly drop-in for parents and school children “Take Five” which regularly brings a small average income of £20 a week and also fundraises for nationwide charitable events such as Red Nose Day, Children in Need for example. It also provides a venue for our local school special services throughout the year.

Several concerts were held featuring local choirs and bands: Congresbury Singers, Trinity Singers and the gospel choir Liz Glen kindly gave two impromptu morning coffee concerts raising £242 Lyrica raised £340a large proportion of which was donated to St Andrews The Saxophone Band’s Christmas morning raised £266 split between a local charity and St Andrews Church

The Christingle service and church collections raised £66

£432 given by church members helped Toybox support two children overseas

Plans for 2025 include the upgrading of lights to the chancel, Merle chapel and south porch areas; providing better illumination and replacing current lamps with energy saving LED lamps.

Re-decoration of areas within the church and exterior parts of the refectory - plus required work that has been highlighted by the Quinquennial report.

Matthew Thomson (Chairman of Trustees)

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AIM and PURPOSE

St Andrew’s Church is a charity within the Church of England Locking deanery which is part of the diocese of Bath and Wells, comprising the Parish of St Andrew’s Congresbury with Puxton and Hewish St Anne’s. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission.

The Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operation with the incumbent, in promoting in this Parish, the whole mission of the Church – pastoral, evangelical, spiritual, social and ecumenical.

It also has maintenance responsibilities, not only for the Church, but also for the Refectory.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Location: Station Road Congresbury

Correspondence address:

St Andrew’s Church Office Station Road Congresbury Bristol BS49 5BN

Charity Commission Registration Number:

1134086

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE and MANAGEMENT

Members of the Parochial Church Council are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

During the year, the following served as members of the PCC:

Incumbent	Rev Matthew Thomson	Chair
Associate Priest	Rev Dr Howard Worsley	(From Jan 2017)
Wardens	Mrs Ruth Wratten	(From APCM 2019)
	Mrs Lynda Fell	(From APCM 2020)
Secretary	Mrs Ruth Wratten	(From APCM 2023)
Treasurer	Mrs Rosemary Bailey	(From APCM 2023)
Deanery Synod	Mrs Ruth Wratten	(From APCM 2017)
	Vacant
Elected Members	Mr David Hares	Representing Puxton & Hewish
		(Co-opted Nov 2019)
	Mrs Helen Kaye	(From APCM 2023)
(retired mid-2024)	Mrs Maria O’Dowd	(From APCM 2021)
	Mrs Sonya Stocker	(From APCM 2023)
	Mrs Pauline Patch	(From APCM 2020)
	Miss Gemma Stocker	(From APCM 2018)

Ex-officio Members	Mrs Kay Friend	Lay Reader
	Mr David Kemp	Lay Reader
	Mr Ian Stocker	Lay Reader

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COMMITTEES

a) Standing Committee: This is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any direction given by the Council. Its membership consists of Incumbent, Churchwardens, Assistant Wardens, Secretary, and Treasurer.
b) Finance Sub Committee: Reports to PCC; has oversight of financial matters. Chaired by the Treasurer.
c) External Giving Sub Committee: Reports to PCC; has oversight of external giving budget.
d) Fundraising Sub Committee: Reports to PCC; responsible for coordinating fundraising. Inactive from May 2013.
e) Health & Safety Sub Committee:
a. In the absence of a Health & Safety Officer, the Standing Committee acts as the Health & Safety Sub-Committee.
b. The PCC as a whole maintains responsibility for all Health & Safety issues.
c. Mr Thomas O’Dowd is our nominated first aider.
d. Accidents are to be reported to the Church Administrator who monitors the first aid book.
e. The asbestos register is available for review upon request.
f. Risk Assessments are completed for every event.
g. The PCC is to ensure that all contractors have their own H&S policy and appropriate insurance.
h. The PCC is to ensure that all events NOT sponsored by the PCC have their own Public Liability insurance.
i. Our full policies related to Health & Safety, Risk and Lone Workers are available upon request.
j. Mrs Ruth Wratten, Church warden, oversees the safeguarding policy

P.C.C. MEETINGS

The full PCC met on four occasions during the year. Additionally, three unofficial meetings were held jointly with the PCC of St Andrews Banwell. Any business at the joint meetings requiring PCC approval was voted upon by the separate legal bodies. All meetings were held physically and were quorate.

Minutes of all PCC meetings were noted .

Copies of the minutes are attached to this report

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST ANDREW’S, CONGRESBURY WITH PUXTON AND HEWISH ST ANNE’S

I report on the accounts of St Andrew’s, Congresbury with Puxton and Hewish St Anne’s for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 15.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The PCC of St Andrew’s, Congresbury with Puxton and Hewish St Anne’s are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the members of the PCC as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met
or
(ii) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

David E. Seabright

Date:

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Statement of Financial Activities

For the period from 01 January 2024 to December 2024

	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Prior year total funds
Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Expenditure on: Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Support costs Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) before transfers Transfers Gross transfers between funds – in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward (from 2023) Total funds carried forward (to 2025)	57390 1714 59104 78228 3407 1240 4647 6161 6416 844 7261 10,329 1481 3397 4879 2,477 9599 10624 20224 36305
	78295 17820 96116 133502 67282 6470 73753 89340 710 6913 7623 8455 662 47 710 642
	68655 13431 82087 98,439 (38)
	9639 4389 14029 35024 3323 599 3923 58188 (527) (3395) (3923) (58188)

	12436 1592 14029 35024
	115018 88219 203237 168213
	127454 89812 217266 203237

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals due to the pence not being shown.

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Balance sheet (Separate funds)

As at: 31[st] December 2024

t (Separate funds) mber 2024
	2024	2023
Fixed assets [2] Tangible assets Heritage assets Investments Current assets Debtors [5] Cash at bank and in hand Current Assets and Liabilities Creditors [4] Net current assets less current liabilities Total Assets less current liabilities Liabilities Creditors [4] amounts falling due after more than 1 yr Total net assets less liabilities Represented by funds: Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds of the church	40,089 1,956 20,849	41,873 1,956 20,849
	62,895 43,976 118,521	64,679 46,942 106,529
	162,498 (3,827)	153,472 (10614)
	158,671 221,566 (4,300)	142,858 207,537 (4,300)
	217,266 51,434 76,020 89,806	203,237 34,515 80,502 88,219
	217,266	203,237

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals due to the pence not being shown.

We approve the financial information which comprises the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet and the related notes. We acknowledge our responsibility for the financial information, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis, and for providing David E. Seabright with all information and explanations necessary for the compilation of the independent examination.

Matthew Thomson Chairman, on behalf of the PCC

Date:

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Fund movement by type

Period 01 January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024

Fund and type AV-FWS Designated Restricted Sub-total for AV-FWS F-Lights Designated Restricted Sub-total for F-Lights FNRL-Legacy Designated Restricted Sub-total for FNRL Legacy Building - Building fund Designated Restricted Sub-total for building Church Drive Designated Sub-total for Church Drive Discretion Restricted Sub-total for Discretionary Fund FeeOrgan Restricted Sub-Total Fee Stipend Restricted Sub-Total General - General fund Unrestricted Sub-total for General Gymkhana - Gymkhana Benevolent Restricted Sub-total for Gymkhana Investment - Investments Restricted Sub-total for Investment Land-Build - Freehold land and bu Designated Restricted Sub-total for Land-Build LC-Events - Love Congresbury Restricted Sub-total for LC-Events LOGCABIN - Log Cabin Restricted Sub-total for LOGCABIN	Fund balances brought forward	Incoming Resources Outgoing resources Transfers Gains and Losses Fund balances carried forward

	9022 4117 13140	5923 3,099 290 4,407 290 5923 7,507
	49 150	198 246 405 555
	199 47837	601 801 1318 49,156 1033 1,033
	47837 145	2351 50,189 25 25 35 162 — — 19
	145 4496	60 162 44 500 4996
	4496 3826	500 4996 1036 (12) 2777
	3826 60	1036 (12) 2777 840 960 60 0
	60 229	840 960 60 0 4145 4145 12 241
	229 34515	4145 4145 12 241 76755 62132 2296 — 51434
	34515 1,510	76755 62132 2296 — 51434 — — — — 1,510
	1,510 20,849	— — — — 1,510 1964 — — 22,814
	20,849 19,096 24,310	1964 — — 22,814 — 599 — — 18,497 — 698 — — 23,611
	43,406 831	— 1,297 — — 42,109 150 581 16 — 416
	831 18,265	150 581 16 — 416 — — — — 18,265
	18,265	— — — — 18,265

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1373	799	— (500)	—	1,673
1373 3,315	799 —	— (500) — —	— —	1,673 3,315
3,315 386	— 657	— — 773 —	— —	3,315 270
386 473	657	773 — 613	— —	270 (140)
473 5715	634	613 47 —	— —	(140) 6,301
5715 2553	634	47 —	—	6,301 2553
2553 (16)	6375	3450 (2883)	—	2553 24
(16) —	6375 471	3450 (2883) 432	— —	24 39
— 123	471 —	432 — —	— —	39 123
123	—	— —	—	123
203,237	96,096	81,556 —		217,266

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Notes to the Financial Statements / Treasurer’s Report

For the year ending 31 December 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 1997 as amended by the Church Accounting (Amendment) Regulations 2001 together with the applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value.

Reserves policy

We aim to have 20% of our annual expenditure available for running costs and contingencies for emergencies. This would amount to approximately £25,000. At 31 December 2024 we held £51,434 in unrestricted funds and £76,020 in designated funds.

Funds

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. Funds classified as Designated have been set aside for a particular purpose by the PCC, but are available for transfer to general use at the PCC’s discretion.

Incoming resources

Collections are recognised and applied to the accounting year when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving received under Gift Aid is recognised and applied to the accounting year when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised during the year to which they apply. Recovery of tax for the last month is accounted for and accrued as soon as the PCC is advised by the Gift Aid Secretary that a claim has been filed and the amount(s) of such claim.

Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain.

Funds raised by events have been accounted for gross.

Income from investments

Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold.

Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31st December.

Resources used

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.

Activities directly relating to the work of the Church

The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid.

Fixed assets: Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.

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Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2005 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Items over £1,000 acquired since 1 January 2005 have been capitalised and depreciated in the accounts over their currently anticipated useful economic life on a straight-line basis.
All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under £1,000 or on the repair of moveable church furnishings acquired before 1 January 2005 is written off in the year of acquisition.

Fixed assets: Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.

Investments

Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.

Current assets

Short term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank.

2 FIXED ASSETS:

Heritage assets comprise of Glebelands at historic cost of £1,951 and Refectory at cost of £5.

Tangible assets comprise of Stable Block at £41,450.56, and Chancel Chairs at £423. Through 2024 these were depreciated in line with policy. The Chancel Chairs are now fully depreciated as of end Feb 2024
The value of the Stable Block at 31 Dec 2023 was £41,450.56. Depreciation in 2024 totalled £1,361 leaving a value at the end of 2024 of £40,089
The value of the Chancel Chairs at 31 Dec 2023 was £423 Depreciation in 2024 totalled £423
The Chancel chairs are now fully depreciated
Investments comprise of £20,849 in shares which remained unchanged in 2024 and where the income is restricted for use with Youth & Children’s work in the parish.

3 NOTES ON EXPENDITURE:

Parish Share During 2024 an agreement was reached with the Diocese to pay a total of £6,000

4 CREDITORS:

Creditors of over one year comprise £4,300 remaining due on a loan from the Diocese of Bath & Wells.

2024 Creditors: £675 in stipends received related to Occasional Offices also due to the Diocese of Bath & Wells, £3152 due to Rev Matthew Thomson for Vicar’s expenses.
The existing loans from the Diocese of Bath & Wells (initially £14,500 payable on demand) were previously combined with a new loan of £18,800 into a single loan of £33,300 with a five-year term and secured against the sale or eventual development of Glebelands. Interest on the loan is calculated at a daily rate of one three hundred and sixty-fifth of the nominal interest rate of 2% over BoE base rate and is payable upon the loan repayment date. Payments totalling £5,000 were made to the DBF during 2023, reducing the principal balance to £4,300 plus interest remaining due.
Repayment of the loan is to occur on the earlier of (1) sale of Glebelands, (2) completion by the St Congar Community Co-housing scheme, or (3) five years from the execution of the agreement in August 2023. The PCC decided, based on the status of the project, to begin making repayments in January 2021.

5 DEBTORS:

Debtors comprise of an unsecured loan of £41,684 to St Congar Community Co-housing Limited,

£2049 due from Rev Matthew Thomson relating to Vicar’s expenses, £243 due from funeral directors for funeral held but payment not received by year-end.
The loans of £33,300 from the Diocese of Bath & Wells and a further £8,384 of PCC own funds were loaned to St Congar Community Co-housing Limited to fund the pre-application phase of the planning application to develop Glebelands, the Vicarage and the Refectory. This loan is unsecured, and no documentation is in place. Documentation is to be put in place to align the terms of this loan to those operating on the Diocesan loan, albeit still unsecured.

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6 FRIENDS OF ST ANDREWS CHURCH

The Friends of St Andrews Church is a sub-committee of the PCC and exists to raise funds to help towards the cost of the maintenance, care and development of the Church, Refectory and other associated buildings, together with their major furnishings and grounds. The sub-committee operates a separate bank account and accounts.

The most recent financial information available shows total assets held as at 31 December 2024 of £17999. A copy of the Friends’ financial statement has been provided to Mr David Seabright, the examiner of the PCC’s financial records.

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The Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s, Congresbury with Puxton & Hewish St Anne’s

End of Year Financial Statements

Year ending 31 December 2024

Charity Commission Number 1134086

Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s, Congresbury Annual Report and Accounts 2024

Notes to the Financial Statements / Treasurer’s Report

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT ON FINANCES:

The PCC held four meetings in 2024 17[th] January, 29[th] May, 7[th] August and 13[th] November

There are currently seven elected PCC members of which one resigned during this period

91 members currently on the Electoral Roll Of which 51 are considered regular members.

At the APCM 24[th] April 2024

Rosemary Bailey agreed to stand as Treasurer for a further year.

Mr David Seabright has agreed to act as our external examiner

Current Bills and Spending

After a minor “blip” the card reader installed last year started to be used providing a good income of £100-150 per month. It is particularly used by visitors throughout the week.

In early 2024 a further £3145 was raised through generous giving of many members of the congregation.

As a result only VAT costs came from the general fund

In August 2024 the stone uprights surrounding the South-west window by the children’s corner were repaired as pledged at 2023 APCM.

This nett cost was covered by generous funding from the Friends of St Andrews whilst the 20% VAT was reclaimed by successful application to the LPW grant scheme. Listed Places of Worship.

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£6000 (£500 per month) was paid to Bath & Wells Diocese as 2024 Parish share – a marked reduction compared to £20,000 paid in 2023

A large number of Occasional services throughout 2024 meant that £4145 was paid in Parochial Fees to the Diocese

The Chancel Chairs are now fully depreciated.

Charitable Giving and outreach

The church continues to be used for other forms of outreach:

The Christingle service and church collections raised £66

£432 given by church members helped Toybox support two children overseas

Plans for 2025 include the upgrading of lights to the chancel, Merle chapel and south porch areas; providing better illumination and replacing current lamps with energy saving LED lamps.

Re-decoration of areas within the church and exterior parts of the refectory - plus required work that has been highlighted by the Quinquennial report.

Matthew Thomson (Chairman of Trustees)

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AIM and PURPOSE

It also has maintenance responsibilities, not only for the Church, but also for the Refectory.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Location: Station Road Congresbury

Correspondence address:

St Andrew’s Church Office Station Road Congresbury Bristol BS49 5BN

Charity Commission Registration Number:

1134086

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE and MANAGEMENT

Members of the Parochial Church Council are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

During the year, the following served as members of the PCC:

Incumbent	Rev Matthew Thomson	Chair
Associate Priest	Rev Dr Howard Worsley	(From Jan 2017)
Wardens	Mrs Ruth Wratten	(From APCM 2019)
	Mrs Lynda Fell	(From APCM 2020)
Secretary	Mrs Ruth Wratten	(From APCM 2023)
Treasurer	Mrs Rosemary Bailey	(From APCM 2023)
Deanery Synod	Mrs Ruth Wratten	(From APCM 2017)
	Vacant
Elected Members	Mr David Hares	Representing Puxton & Hewish
		(Co-opted Nov 2019)
	Mrs Helen Kaye	(From APCM 2023)
(retired mid-2024)	Mrs Maria O’Dowd	(From APCM 2021)
	Mrs Sonya Stocker	(From APCM 2023)
	Mrs Pauline Patch	(From APCM 2020)
	Miss Gemma Stocker	(From APCM 2018)

Ex-officio Members	Mrs Kay Friend	Lay Reader
	Mr David Kemp	Lay Reader
	Mr Ian Stocker	Lay Reader

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COMMITTEES

a) Standing Committee: This is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any direction given by the Council. Its membership consists of Incumbent, Churchwardens, Assistant Wardens, Secretary, and Treasurer.
b) Finance Sub Committee: Reports to PCC; has oversight of financial matters. Chaired by the Treasurer.
c) External Giving Sub Committee: Reports to PCC; has oversight of external giving budget.
d) Fundraising Sub Committee: Reports to PCC; responsible for coordinating fundraising. Inactive from May 2013.
e) Health & Safety Sub Committee:
a. In the absence of a Health & Safety Officer, the Standing Committee acts as the Health & Safety Sub-Committee.
b. The PCC as a whole maintains responsibility for all Health & Safety issues.
c. Mr Thomas O’Dowd is our nominated first aider.
d. Accidents are to be reported to the Church Administrator who monitors the first aid book.
e. The asbestos register is available for review upon request.
f. Risk Assessments are completed for every event.
g. The PCC is to ensure that all contractors have their own H&S policy and appropriate insurance.
h. The PCC is to ensure that all events NOT sponsored by the PCC have their own Public Liability insurance.
i. Our full policies related to Health & Safety, Risk and Lone Workers are available upon request.
j. Mrs Ruth Wratten, Church warden, oversees the safeguarding policy

P.C.C. MEETINGS

Minutes of all PCC meetings were noted .

Copies of the minutes are attached to this report

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST ANDREW’S, CONGRESBURY WITH PUXTON AND HEWISH ST ANNE’S

I report on the accounts of St Andrew’s, Congresbury with Puxton and Hewish St Anne’s for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 15.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met
or
(ii) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

David E. Seabright

Date:

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Statement of Financial Activities

For the period from 01 January 2024 to December 2024

	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Prior year total funds
Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Expenditure on: Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Support costs Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) before transfers Transfers Gross transfers between funds – in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward (from 2023) Total funds carried forward (to 2025)	57390 1714 59104 78228 3407 1240 4647 6161 6416 844 7261 10,329 1481 3397 4879 2,477 9599 10624 20224 36305
	78295 17820 96116 133502 67282 6470 73753 89340 710 6913 7623 8455 662 47 710 642
	68655 13431 82087 98,439 (38)
	9639 4389 14029 35024 3323 599 3923 58188 (527) (3395) (3923) (58188)

	12436 1592 14029 35024
	115018 88219 203237 168213
	127454 89812 217266 203237

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals due to the pence not being shown.

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Balance sheet (Separate funds)

As at: 31[st] December 2024

t (Separate funds) mber 2024
	2024	2023
Fixed assets [2] Tangible assets Heritage assets Investments Current assets Debtors [5] Cash at bank and in hand Current Assets and Liabilities Creditors [4] Net current assets less current liabilities Total Assets less current liabilities Liabilities Creditors [4] amounts falling due after more than 1 yr Total net assets less liabilities Represented by funds: Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds of the church	40,089 1,956 20,849	41,873 1,956 20,849
	62,895 43,976 118,521	64,679 46,942 106,529
	162,498 (3,827)	153,472 (10614)
	158,671 221,566 (4,300)	142,858 207,537 (4,300)
	217,266 51,434 76,020 89,806	203,237 34,515 80,502 88,219
	217,266	203,237

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals due to the pence not being shown.

Matthew Thomson Chairman, on behalf of the PCC

Date:

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Fund movement by type

Period 01 January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024

Fund and type AV-FWS Designated Restricted Sub-total for AV-FWS F-Lights Designated Restricted Sub-total for F-Lights FNRL-Legacy Designated Restricted Sub-total for FNRL Legacy Building - Building fund Designated Restricted Sub-total for building Church Drive Designated Sub-total for Church Drive Discretion Restricted Sub-total for Discretionary Fund FeeOrgan Restricted Sub-Total Fee Stipend Restricted Sub-Total General - General fund Unrestricted Sub-total for General Gymkhana - Gymkhana Benevolent Restricted Sub-total for Gymkhana Investment - Investments Restricted Sub-total for Investment Land-Build - Freehold land and bu Designated Restricted Sub-total for Land-Build LC-Events - Love Congresbury Restricted Sub-total for LC-Events LOGCABIN - Log Cabin Restricted Sub-total for LOGCABIN	Fund balances brought forward	Incoming Resources Outgoing resources Transfers Gains and Losses Fund balances carried forward

	9022 4117 13140	5923 3,099 290 4,407 290 5923 7,507
	49 150	198 246 405 555
	199 47837	601 801 1318 49,156 1033 1,033
	47837 145	2351 50,189 25 25 35 162 — — 19
	145 4496	60 162 44 500 4996
	4496 3826	500 4996 1036 (12) 2777
	3826 60	1036 (12) 2777 840 960 60 0
	60 229	840 960 60 0 4145 4145 12 241
	229 34515	4145 4145 12 241 76755 62132 2296 — 51434
	34515 1,510	76755 62132 2296 — 51434 — — — — 1,510
	1,510 20,849	— — — — 1,510 1964 — — 22,814
	20,849 19,096 24,310	1964 — — 22,814 — 599 — — 18,497 — 698 — — 23,611
	43,406 831	— 1,297 — — 42,109 150 581 16 — 416
	831 18,265	150 581 16 — 416 — — — — 18,265
	18,265	— — — — 18,265

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1373	799	— (500)	—	1,673
1373 3,315	799 —	— (500) — —	— —	1,673 3,315
3,315 386	— 657	— — 773 —	— —	3,315 270
386 473	657	773 — 613	— —	270 (140)
473 5715	634	613 47 —	— —	(140) 6,301
5715 2553	634	47 —	—	6,301 2553
2553 (16)	6375	3450 (2883)	—	2553 24
(16) —	6375 471	3450 (2883) 432	— —	24 39
— 123	471 —	432 — —	— —	39 123
123	—	— —	—	123
203,237	96,096	81,556 —		217,266

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Notes to the Financial Statements / Treasurer’s Report

For the year ending 31 December 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value.

Reserves policy

Funds

Incoming resources

Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain.

Funds raised by events have been accounted for gross.

Income from investments

Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold.

Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31st December.

Resources used

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.

Activities directly relating to the work of the Church

The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid.

Fixed assets: Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.

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Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2005 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Items over £1,000 acquired since 1 January 2005 have been capitalised and depreciated in the accounts over their currently anticipated useful economic life on a straight-line basis.
All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under £1,000 or on the repair of moveable church furnishings acquired before 1 January 2005 is written off in the year of acquisition.

Fixed assets: Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Investments

Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.

Current assets

Short term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank.

2 FIXED ASSETS:

Heritage assets comprise of Glebelands at historic cost of £1,951 and Refectory at cost of £5.

Tangible assets comprise of Stable Block at £41,450.56, and Chancel Chairs at £423. Through 2024 these were depreciated in line with policy. The Chancel Chairs are now fully depreciated as of end Feb 2024
The value of the Stable Block at 31 Dec 2023 was £41,450.56. Depreciation in 2024 totalled £1,361 leaving a value at the end of 2024 of £40,089
The value of the Chancel Chairs at 31 Dec 2023 was £423 Depreciation in 2024 totalled £423
The Chancel chairs are now fully depreciated
Investments comprise of £20,849 in shares which remained unchanged in 2024 and where the income is restricted for use with Youth & Children’s work in the parish.

3 NOTES ON EXPENDITURE:

Parish Share During 2024 an agreement was reached with the Diocese to pay a total of £6,000

4 CREDITORS:

Creditors of over one year comprise £4,300 remaining due on a loan from the Diocese of Bath & Wells.

2024 Creditors: £675 in stipends received related to Occasional Offices also due to the Diocese of Bath & Wells, £3152 due to Rev Matthew Thomson for Vicar’s expenses.
The existing loans from the Diocese of Bath & Wells (initially £14,500 payable on demand) were previously combined with a new loan of £18,800 into a single loan of £33,300 with a five-year term and secured against the sale or eventual development of Glebelands. Interest on the loan is calculated at a daily rate of one three hundred and sixty-fifth of the nominal interest rate of 2% over BoE base rate and is payable upon the loan repayment date. Payments totalling £5,000 were made to the DBF during 2023, reducing the principal balance to £4,300 plus interest remaining due.
Repayment of the loan is to occur on the earlier of (1) sale of Glebelands, (2) completion by the St Congar Community Co-housing scheme, or (3) five years from the execution of the agreement in August 2023. The PCC decided, based on the status of the project, to begin making repayments in January 2021.

5 DEBTORS:

Debtors comprise of an unsecured loan of £41,684 to St Congar Community Co-housing Limited,

£2049 due from Rev Matthew Thomson relating to Vicar’s expenses, £243 due from funeral directors for funeral held but payment not received by year-end.
The loans of £33,300 from the Diocese of Bath & Wells and a further £8,384 of PCC own funds were loaned to St Congar Community Co-housing Limited to fund the pre-application phase of the planning application to develop Glebelands, the Vicarage and the Refectory. This loan is unsecured, and no documentation is in place. Documentation is to be put in place to align the terms of this loan to those operating on the Diocesan loan, albeit still unsecured.

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6 FRIENDS OF ST ANDREWS CHURCH

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ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, CONGRESBURY ANNUAL PARO C H I AL C HUR C H M EE TI NG

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ST ANDRE W ’ S C HUR C H , C ONGRE S BURY ANNUAL PARO C H I AL C HUR C H M EE TI NG W EDNE S DAY 24 APR I L 2024

M EE TI NG RE C ORD

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ANNUAL C HUR C H M EE TI NG

P resent :

Minutes of AP CM 2 7/ 04 / 22 and 2 6/ 4 / 2 3

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P resentation of ccounts A

E lection of Treasurer

A ppointment of Independent Ex aminer

Q uin q uennial eport R U pdate

V icar ’ s eport R

L i v ing in o L v e and Faith

E lection of CC Mem P b ers

V icar ’ s report re q uired

C HUR C H W ARDEN S ’ REPOR T 2024

C HUR C H BU I LD I NG S

ST S AV I OUR’ S C HUR C H PUX T ON

S A F EGUARD I NG

“REPOR T F RO M T HE GROUND”

2024 REPOR T O F CC A OUN TS F OR AP CM pril 202 A 5

A c k nowledgements

Income

D ISCI PLE S H I P & PRAYER REPOR T 2024 PRAYER D I ARY

PRAYER GROUP

G eorgina Wal k er March 202 – 5 C HUR C H@HO M E

PA ST ORAL C ARE HO M E C O MM UN I ON S

C O MM UN IT Y DEVELOP M EN T LOVE C ONGRE S BURY

C ONGRE S BURY I V LLAGE F E T E

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PRAYER C HA I N REPOR T

S OUL GY M REPOR T

M U SIC REPOR T 2024

DEANERY S YNOD

F ELLO WS H I P AND OU T REA C H

YOU T H AND C H I LDREN’ S W ORK

T AKE 5

EX T ERNAL G I V I NG

F R I END S O F ST ANDRE W ’ S

F R I END S O F ST ANDRE WS C HUR C H C ONGRE S BURY T REA S URER’ S REPOR T F OR T HE YEAR 2024 M AR C H 4T H 202 5.

S UNDAY ROA STS T C A ONGAR S C A F É

C HUR C H F LO W ER GROUP REPOR T 2024

T O W ER REPOR T

CONTENTS

Notes to the Financial Statements / Treasurer’s Report

TRUSTEES’ REPORT ON FINANCES:

Charitable Giving and outreach

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AIM and PURPOSE

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE and MANAGEMENT

COMMITTEES

P.C.C. MEETINGS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST ANDREW’S, CONGRESBURY WITH PUXTON AND HEWISH ST ANNE’S

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

Independent Examiner’s Statement

Statement of Financial Activities

Balance sheet (Separate funds)

As at: 31[st] December 2024

Fund movement by type

Period 01 January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024

Parochial Church Council of St Andrew’s, Congresbury Annual Report and Accounts 2024

Notes to the Financial Statements / Treasurer’s Report

For the year ending 31 December 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Reserves policy

Funds

Incoming resources

Income from investments

Gains and losses on investments

Resources used