Charbty yeIr3 nymber 1134217 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HARTFORD. CHESTER DIOCESE ANNUAL REPORT ANO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Graham Campbèll Rosalind Campbell Erni Dean Audrey Kerr.Ta¥lor David Richards Rev. Mike Smith Rev. John Teasdalè Charle5 Hayward Mèxwell Heumann Helen Bart>ef Rev. james Doo Jacqueline Bart Mary Aollinson Mr5 F Gibson Mr J Hunns IApkKJlnted 24 April 20241 IAppJinted 24 April 20241 IApp)inted 6 January 20251 IAppoinied 30 April 20251 Charfty numb•r 1134217 Independent exarnlnlt Mrtchell Ch3rlesworth 24 Nicho1•5 Street Chesier CHI 2AU Virwn Monev 34 Princes5 Slreet SXI IRE
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE CONTENTS Trumees. fewt Independem examIr'S report Statement of finantial artrwt*s Balance sheet Notes to the fin(la1 5tstements 11-21
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees presènt the5r annual report and 15nanclal ststements lor ihÈ ar ended 31 Dember 2024. The financial statements ha¥e been prepared in accNdance with the Kctsuntin8 policies 5t out in note I to the fSnancial statements and comply with the charilv's Roverning documents (the Panxhiol Church Council IPowersl Measufe 1956 a5 amentled and the Church Representation Rulesl. the Chadiies Att 2011 and "Accountin£ and Reporting by Charitles.. Statemerti of Retommended Prattice Opicable to charities preparing their acctyjnts In accordance wlth the Flnancial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the LIK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021. lellert¢ve l January 20191. Objertiwès •nd •¢ti¥tts The objective of the PCC is the promtion of Gospel ol our Lord Jesus Christ according to the dortrines and practice5 of the Church of England. In accordance wrth ihe rnguirements of the Parochsal Church CoxKII (Powernl Measure 19S6, PCC cooperates with lh• mknisters In promotlng In partth the Wthole mosskni of the Chwth. pastoral. evangdSsik. social and ecumenlcal. The maln actlvltie5 Ot tl PCC are.. the pirhflsion of re8ular publk orshlp ih•t Is open ill the provision ol pastoral including the visiting of the sick. the eldeth ond the bereo¥td the teaching of the Christian faith thrw sefflv. small youp% cow5e5 fry adults. chlldren'5 meetirrfs and link5 wrih the local scho5 Ihe promotion of the Chrisilan farth ihrough Vaflous oryanlsed by ihe PCC the support ol oiher charities invotr•ed in Christian outrexh and d0Pment The irustees have paid due re8ard io ihe Chariiy Commis5kn'$ Buld•t on publk benefit and believe th the alms, obleaives and servkes plNIed by ihe charSty are compliani. Athle¥ments and ptrformant¢ Durin8 the year all the 'vsual' groups for youn8 ones and noi-stryoun8 ones. men. women and chlldren look place. Evtninp, breakfasts, days away and weekends away. We sald goodbye to lamily members, èt funerals. and welcomed new family rnembers ai baptism5 and weddinKs. Mlsslon•ry Support The M¢5sionary 5trate8y Group comprises the Vicar. Min15ter ol Chrisi Chvr(h. Chur(hwarden5 plus a m15sionary supporter from each church. The Broup makes recommendations to PCC th>ut rN5sionaries tQ SllPPOrt and lo whai financial level and duration. Re8ular Informaiim aboui our mlsslon partners Is communiCad iPKIyJ8h the mlhI¥ Misslonary Prayef News update. Each church's website has a section with informatlon about our missKJn partners. We make a polni of praytn8 for our misslonaries at our regular church prayer meetiwy and thrin8 our Sunday serv{5. In totsl. don*ed £42.383 to mlssionaryrypnlsatlons In 2024.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 R•s•r¥•s and flnandal r•¥l•w The Trustees have wnsidefed the advKe PrIded by the Charity Commisslon In thelr note CC19. We belie¥e that a prudent level ol reserves 55 approximately five to slx ¥¥eeks cash outllow to allow svifKient Worli amounts in the Cufrent accounts at St. John's. This amtyJnis to £50.Cth) to É60,C(J). The Charl5 main income is from planned Iregulèrl 8i¥in¥ and a550Ciated Gift Aid tax refunds. This comes from around 130 8ivers at St John's. A sudden cessation of income is theref unlikety. In ihe event ol a shortfall. the Trustees will either seek io increase income by hold¢n8 a 8ilt day. or to reduce expendilufe by posiponing capital expenditure, reducin8 Staff levels, withholdin8 Parish share la voluntary payrnentl or reducin6 the amouni donated io Missionary 5ocieiies la dSKretionary paymènt). Our reserte 8ibs adequatt timt lor thè trustèes to asse any situatoon and take appfopriate action. As ported at ihe AGM In 2022, Ihe COWD-19 pandemK had a si8nifKani Imm on the PCC'S finances. The plate income and fet5 from luntrals & weddin¢5 dropped. the larye5t Impact was the loss ol rental intome from St John's Churth Centre Since the end of the Covid restrictTrons as life ha5 returned to rTrofmal. plate income and fees have recovered, and the Increase in the use land hence income) ol the Centre has increased faster than expected. The PCC'S primafy income 15 Gift Aided plannttl givi this was unaffected by the pandemic and has InCl$ed s¥nificantly over the lasi couple of years. In June 2024, thè minsstèr and con8rt8ation of our sister Churth - Christ Churth, Grttnbank - left thè parish and the Church ol England. becomin8 an Independent E¥an8elKal Church uThl¢r the au5PKe5 of another An8lican organisation AnRlican Mission in England. In 2023. ihelr income was £57.( and expendItU wa$ £52.(KKI 50 the financlal Impart on St John's was mlnimal, alihou¢h we wefe ¥ery sad to see them leave Si John's. The huge rise In enerKy cost5 since the start of 2022 ha5 Put a con5iderat>le strain on our ftnances durlnB 2024. We art monitorin8 these costs chjsety. To reduce our eCtriCIty bills on the Church Centre we have installed solar panels on the roof ol ihe Centre. which to6ether wih battery storage cawity should rede our elertrIC bills considerabty. Fln•n¢l•l Comm•ntsry The PCC had another chalkn8in8 financial year in 2024. ts. by God's 8rntt and through the recovery of donations and rental income Irorn the Chur(h Centre. described in the previou5 section. we were able to meet our commitrnents to minisiry in the parish Itncludin8 the Ministry to our Cantonese-speakin8 con8re8ation from Hon8 Kon81. support our Mlssion Panners. and to finance the minisiry of Jon Teasdale as Associaie Vkar at Si John's ar+d pay the hovsine and workln8 expenses of our curate James Ooo. Voluntsry gfving at St John's. the PCC'S main source of irKome Itrwher wh Gift Aid tax recobredl. showed a small ncrease over the income In 2023. In addr¢ion. a Gift Day at St John's raised around £30,(AXJ. and because of these addtfional donaiions, iogwher wth the Income from the Church Cent. the PCC was able to achieve all Its finaniial tar8ets. The financial impact of Christ Churth Gfeenbank ka¥in8 the Parish is mlm. Also In 2024. received the legacy from ihe sale of Ruth Port's house t*hlch amouffled to £257,fm. Just before she died, Ruth vtrbally told Aev. Mike Smith. that shè wouhl like around IO% of the sale protteds io bt used to pay off somt of the loan capital on the Church Centre. The PCC lo decide on how this legw is to be allotated and the rn0 remalns n the PCC'S bank account. In addition to the large legacy. the PCC received interest free loans of E65.(DJ to be paid as a lump sum after 6 years. The loan5 are to finance the £37.() cost of the 501ar panels on the Church Centre rLKJI which weve installed in the autumn of 2024. and the c¢)5t ot replactngthe barge board5 the same buikling during 2025 at a cost of £47.(LKI.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The PCC'5 undesignated and unrestricted cash balances at December 2024 were £408.97312023'. £136.6631. The total $h balances Including Deslgnated, Restricted and Endowmeni Funds amounted to £452,23612023-. £192,7441. The abnormally hlgh cash balance was tlue to the legacy ihe unspent amnt of the loans (see abovel. The main areas ol PCC expendrture are Parish Share. the payment of staff salaries, the 5UPPOrt of m15sion and reliel agencie5, the maintenance of propertie5. plus rent and fflortgage payment5 and. nce 2022. the increased energy costs ol heating and lightin8 our buildin85. In addition. £8.IIXJ of General Funds was to pay part of the mortgage on Si John's Church Centre. The PCC has a rth.c0ntribory p•nsion scheme which Is a Defined Benefft Scheme run by the Chuth of En8L4nd Penslon5 Board. It is autooniolmènt compllant and the pemanènt siaff wefe autoonrold into this sthème in July 2016 Sn (ompllance wl¢h the appropriate kgi5knt6on. There 15 no IlabllY for ¥ defKit at Ihe moment for the Pengion Scheme. Re8ular Érving towards the repayment of ihe loans on St John's Church Cenire contlnued to be recelved. Gifts recelved during the year were £12.449 plus £1,853 tax Telund on Gift 'ded dtsnation5 made durift8 the last couple ol year5. All congregational loans have now been repaid. leaving onty the mortgage loan with Virgin Monry Iprewou51y Yorkshire 8ankl. The outstanding balance at 31 Oecember 2024 w35 E125.930 12023.. £147.CK)41. Duri 2024 no donn5 WI de to capital projects. The trustees have assessed ihe major rlsks io which tht chafity is exposed, and satisfd that systems in place to mitlgaie Èxposur to major fisks. Futur• Plans The Charity's oblecllve is to prtKh the Gp. and we an lo do thb5 ty.. • ministerln8 10 the people ol Hartford and Greenbank supportin8 Mission part1$ both in the UK and ovrs•as further developln8 Ilnks wtrth local ¥hools and colle8es de¥elopln£ ènd re50urcth new opportunrtles for Christian ¢thKh 45 they Jrlse These an$ a revTrewed regulath by the PCC ihwh the work of its SU¢0MmIttee$.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The PCC Is a torpornte body. Its 8¢)vemin8 dotumenis are ihe Par(hial Church Courtil (POWr$I Measure 1956 as amended and the Church Representation Rules. PCC member5 are recruited in a number of way5. The clergy and churchwardens are members by of their otrice. General Synod and Desan Synod members are also ex-officio PCC members. Deanery Synod representatives and elected lay PCC members a elerted by the Annual Parochial Church Meeiing IAPCM, also referred io infom)alty AGMI and hold office three yeaf PCC members and Deanery Synod representatives are elected Irom both churche5 in the parish. At the APCM In Aprll 2013 a re501ution was passed io divide the elected place5 on Deanery Synod and PCC St John's and Christ Church accordin8 to ihe railo beiween anendance in the churches. usin8 a fflple month each yeaf. Al the APCM in Otiobtr 2020. the sl2 of PCC was reduted io refiect tht intrtased Importante of the thurth sul committee5. From the next APCM. the total number ol elected lay representati¥es to the Parochial Church Council ol St john ihe 8aptist Hartlord and Christ Church Greennk sh•ll be 9. a$.8 of 6 from Si John's •nd 3 from Christ Chur¢h'. 51n£é tht departure of Christ Chufth in June 2024. the resduli¢)ns relatin8 to the chufch subtommittet5 and the division of elected places between th¢ two churches hm bgth ceased tg have any ellert. Th¢ number of elett¢d lay represeniatives to ihe PCC remains nine. Al the first MeIne ol a newty elected PCC membws remlnded ihai are Chw4ty Trustees •nd •re elven a brlel summary ol thtlr dutles. On tlertlon exh Tiull•e complei•s a Statement ol Trustte's Interests and a Rtglster ol Trustees. Intere515 Is kept. PCC s¢0mMItt$ In addition to the PCC. w* manage the KtNlti¢s ol th¢ Pafish USI PCC wtrk¢ommitte¢5. The Slandln8 Committee ha5 dewwd p)wers to male dK15ths bet¥¥een PCC meetln85, subjert to keepin8 the PCC nlormed. Prhy lo the departure of Chdsl Church. there were thurth 5ubwMi4ttees- St kn,$ Commlttee and Cmst Church Commlttee. Each committee comprtsed the clerty. those members of the PCC who worship at each respectNe church plus additional members who ctyJld be co-opted fN one •1. These committees both ce•sed to exist once Chnst Churth departed. There15 Qne Missionary Slrate8y Group. operating Kro5$ both church¢5. The PCC retsins full financial deci5ion-makin8 powers bui where possible oiher dls1on5 are deleeaied io ihe relevant church commlnee. • Standlng Commlttet • St John's Cornmlrtee • Christ Church Committee • Missionary Straiegy Group Each church may estsblish further local sulKommittees as required. Sensor M•rbwment Poryonnel At the rep)rt dale. and thrc8ht the perlod. the senfjor petsonnel IrKludÈd the fdlow1 Indfj¥lduals: Rev. Mlke Smrth-vlcar Rev. Jon Teasdale- Associate Vicar Rev. Dirnitri Alldridge- Minister of Christ Churth Greenbank Gwaham Sunner5- Operations Administrator
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHEsfER DIOCESE TRUSTEES, REPORT (COIfflNUED) FOR ThIE YEAR EIIDED JI IYECEM8£R a124 Rov. Oknitrl 101&1 Graham Campbell Andre 8ul)eck Ib5aNnd C•rnpb•l rry ChKII¢ Em Dean mon Greatr¢x Danny Gre$ Audrry KeFr.T 24 2(r241 IP40 24 Apl 20241 24 2024) IRe5wd 24 20141 IP4d 24hryl 20241 Ile Jarnes Aobs(m v. Mikngnith c4therlneltw¥ Kl Rev. John Teasd•l• CrS H•rd Maxwoll Helen 8•rtKr ev. Jlffles Doo MhY Heuman J•¢quellne B•rtr Mary Rollnson Mrs F GIMon MrJHurn (W 24 2024 24 20241 Il*d 24 2024 21 2024 and 29WI 20251 (Apwlfttrd 24 Aw4 20241 ntrd 24 20241 6iah•m Campb•l Tru51ee d.. 20)
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF 5T JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD. CHESTER DIOCESE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD. CHESTER DIOCESE I rtpoit to the tru5Tec5 on rny euminaiion of lhe Iinancial statet$ of Iht Parochial Church Council ol the Eccless11Cl Parsh ol Si John rhe BaptlST. Hartfford. Chester fh¢xese (the chanT¥I for The year ended 31 Dtriernber 2024. Responslbilities and basls ol rtpNI A5 lh Iruslees ol Ihe <harity yo¥ ale resk¥Jn5ible lor the pieparaiion ol the linancl Slatemtnts in atci)fdance with the requirernenis ol ihe Charities Aci 2011 Ithe 201J Act). 1 roport In ro5PQCt ol my oxaminaT+on of tho charity's 14nancial staitrrnents carrled out under scction 145 of ihe 2011 Aci. In ¢Ayrying out rny èlarninaiion I have ltsll(Iwed all rhe applicable tsreCtnS giytn by the Charity Cornmission under se(IioTr J4SISllbl of Ihe 201 I A(t Indp•ndert examtn•r's ststernent Since the chJritV'S IlD5S Income exceedvd £250.(KWJ your examiner musi be a member ol a body listed In seciion 145 r)f Ihe 2UI I Act. I confirm rhJt l am qualilied lo undertake The eumination be(4use l am a member ol Ihe Instrtuie of Charteied Accounran15 in In8land and Wales. which 15 One of the Iisttrd bodies. Your èilention is dia4¥n to the lact thai the charity has Pfepartd linahrial sialertNIS in èttordante with A¢counting and Reportin8 by Charitie5 preparin8 their accounis In atrordance with ihe Fin•ncial Reportin8 5tondard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFA5 1021 In prelerence to Ihe AccountlTh8 and Reportinl by Charities Stoterntnt ol Recomrnended Practiie 15sued or l April 2WS which Is referred to in the exllnr re8ulaiion5 but has now been wiihdrawn. l Undprgtand Ih4lt this been done n order for linancial sialentS io provide a rrue and tair wtw in accordafi£é with Gpnerally A(tépted Accouniih8 Pracficv elferti¥@ lor r•poniTh8 wriod% bp8inDir¥ on Of aftèr l January 2015. I hdvv iornpleted my examinatKYb I conlirm Ihat matlers ha cornt to my allenlioo in connettioTh with the exarnination Éivin¥ me cause ro believe that In any rnateiial resper¢' accounting record5 were voi kept In iesPQt¥ of rhe Iharity as wequired by section 130 01 ihe 2011 Act.. of The financial 5raiemenis do not accord wr(h ihose rerord5. or the linancibl Iiaièments do not comply with rhe applicable reouiremenis concerning Ihè forrn and conieni ot a¢£ounts Set oul In Ihe Chaiities (Accounts and Reportsl Re8vlaiiorts 2c8 oiher Ihan any requiremeni that the atcounis give a liue and lair View which is noi a rnliier consi¢Jered as part of an Indepehoent examinatlofi. I have no concems and have come across no other matters In connettn vAth the examination to which attention should bedr n In this report In ordeT to enable a propof UndEI4ding of Iho financial slatements io be reached. Robert Hall. FCA MitchEII Chartesworth 24 Nicholas Slrèet Chester CHI 2AU Dated
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivmES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2024 Current finan&1 ) Unr•5tri(ted R•strirted EndD¥rtme fvnds furHIs funds 2024 2024 2024 Totsl Tot1 2024 2023 In¢om• and •ndowm•rrts from: Donaiions and lepcles Charitable artfvitS IrNe5tments Other income 712,935 41.955 15.742 1.975 14,302 5,CK)S 92 727,237 46,960 16,076 9.914 533,523 44,633 5,S63 22,722 242 7.939 Tot•1 IbKom• and •ndowm•nts 772,607 27,338 242 ),187 &)6,441 Expendltur• ¢Jn: Charitable activities Other expendi¢ur 579.608 1.897 27.229 606,837 1,952 567,073 17,536 12 55 Total •xp•ndlturn 581,505 27,229 S5 608,789 584,609 Net 8ain51110$5esl on Invesimenis 75,C(Kl 75,thXI N•t lfitom• 266.102 109 187 266,39B 21,832 Translers between fvnds 13,114 113,1141 Net M0me In fvnds 279.216 113.CQ51 187 266,398 21,832 R•conclKation of funds: Fund balances at l January 2024 1.270.989 51.518 4.563 1.327,070 1,305.238 Fund bal•nctt It 31 Oe¢ember 2024 1.550,20S 38,513 4,750 1,593,468 1,327,070 The statement ol financial acti¥itie5 indth all yin$ and lo$ reco15¢ in the year. All in¢ome and expenditure derive from continuin8 activitie5.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivmES {CONTINUED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2024 PAorfinanElal yer Unr•strirted furHIs 2023 Rstri(ted End¢>wmtrrt futsds lunds 2023 2023 Tot1 2023 In¢om• and •ndowm•rrts from: Donaiions and lepcles Charitable artfvitS IrNe5tments Other income ,683 39,301 5,369 17.536 26 5,332 52 533,523 44,633 5,S63 22,722 142 5.186 Tot•1 IbKom• and •ndowm•nts 568,889 37,410 142 &)6,441 Expendltur• ¢Jn: Charitable activities Other expendi¢ur 545,889 17.536 21.184 567,073 17,536 Total •xp•ndlturn 563,425 21,184 584,609 Net Inctyne 5,464 16,226 142 21,832 Tr•nslers between fvnds 120.9971 20.997 N•t mov•rnnt In lunds IIS.5331 37.223 142 21,832 R•¢on¢lN•tlon Ollur5. Fund balances at l January 2023 1.286,522 14,295 4,421 1.305,238 Fund bahnc•s ai JA O•c•mb•r 2023 1.270,989 51.518 4,S63 1,327,070
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASnCAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE OALANCE SHEET ASAfJi LYCEM8ER 2024 Tawlble •s%ets Ll4&560 lJSI2( 1.446J60 Oebto Cith at ba •ryl ITr h•nd 11,920 636 191744 %156 113.4341 1343(•1 JBi.722 169m2 lJ24.281 •r IA97.2111 1393A61 lJ27 Endowmenl fwKIs R•siri¢ied funds Unres¢rfcted lur 4.S63 51,511 1370,909 3&5 lJ27,070 24./o312J2<. 4ham Can
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 1024 1023 Not•s C•sh flows frorn oper¥tlrq •rtl¥lUes Cash generated from operations 251.439 46,011 In¥ertI actlvltles Purchase ol tan8ible lixed asseis Investment Income recelved 147,3781 16,076 16931 5,563 Net cash lused Invyneratrd Invsll xllvttles 131,3021 4,870 Flnafitl •ttl¥ltl•s Repayment of bank loans 39.3S5 124,8761 Net ¢•sh iener•ted fromllused In) IlnwKh Xll¥ltleJ 39,355 124,8761 Net Incr•• In ush 4r ash •WAlents 259,492 26,WS Cash cash equNalents at tginnlng of tpar 192.744 166,739 Cash •nd ulh ewl¥alems •t end of y••r 452,236 192,744
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 oun11 polld¢s Charity information The Parochial Church C(yfficll of the Ecdeslastul hrish of St John the Baptist. Hartlord. Chester DSocese Is an unincorporaiÈd charlty re8lStered In En8land and wa$. Th rrflmary corr•wndente address is Sl John's Church Centre. SthocA Lane. Hartfvd. Northwkh. CW8 INP. 1.1 Account1 u¥nvn The Financial $ternents been prepare(l in xcordance with the charity's Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956. the Church Aepresentation Aules. the Chafiiies Aci 2011 and "Accounting and Reportln8 by Charltles.. Statefnent of Recommended Practice applicab to charitie5 pvepann8 their accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applKable in the UK and Rewblic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectV• I IOry 20191.. Th¢ charity Is i Public 8enefii Eniity as defined by FRS 102. The financial 51atements I prepared in sierlin& which is the tunaional curreKy of the charfty. Monetary amounts In these financial staiements are rounded to the nearest É. The financial staiements hawè been prepared under the hist1¢•1 cost corrknl0n. The wfjncipal ac(ountln8 policles adopled •re Set ¢ul below. 1.2 Goln¢ corK•rn Ai the tlme ol approvlne the flnanclal statements. Ihe tru•$ have a reasonable txpèctatlon that the charSty has adequate resources to continue in operatH)nal existence for the IofeseeJble luture. Thys, the trustees continue to adopt the 8oln8 concern basls ol K(All In pr1{ the fiAancl•l st•teMt5. 1.3 Ch•rltabl lunds Unrestrirted furth •re availablt for us• * the discrntA)n of the trumees in lurthtrnnce of their charitable objecti. Restricted lunds are to 5peclfk cor#tlons by donors or 8r•ntLYS as to how they be used. The wrp05e5 and uses ol the restrfcted funds are sei In the fie$ to the financial statemenis. Endowment fvnds are subiert to speufic aditIo * donw that the capilal must be mabntained ty the tharity. 1.4 Income Intome Is recognlsed when ihe charliv Is regally eniitled to li after any performance condllbons haN been mèt. Ihe amounts can be measured rellably, arKJ it Is probable that Income wlll be receNed. Cash tlonations are CO¥nISed on Ttteipt. Other donaiions a recognised once the chèrity ha5 been notified of the donation, vnle5s performance condrtion5 require deferol of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donation5 receive(l under Grfl or (leeds of co¥enant is recc8ni5ed at the tirne of the donation. Legaties are rtco8nised on receipt or OthernSe If the thaty has been notlhed of an Impending dirtrlbution, the amountls known. and receipt is ey4Jerted. If the amunt is not kn(Mfn. the le8ary15 treated as a contingent Z5seL C15&1• AcilYAtles The Charity has onty one charita attmty. therefore all gtrthnance (osts have bttn allLKated to support tosts.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlt4 polldes IContSnuedl 1.5 Tanglble fixed assets Tangible fixed asseis are Inltialty measured ai tost and subsequentty measured * tost or Valuation. net of depreciaison and any irnpalrmentlosses. Oepreclatlon Is recognised 50 as to wrrte off the cost or valuatlon of assets le55 tr resldual Values 0r thelr u5elul Ilves on the following bases.. Freehold land and buildln8s Flxtures. fvrnllure and equSpment Soyeats or 5h¢)wn at orinal purthase pite, not depretiated Between 3 and 10 years The 8aln or loss arisin8 on the dispoyl of an asset is determined a5 the differerKe between the sale pro¢¢eds and the carryin8 value of the asset. and is rew8nised in the staiemenl ol financial aciivities. 1.6 Investmerf yopertl•s Invesiment properly. whkh Is property held lo e•rn nts15 a1101 fvf plI appreclatlon. 15 Inltlally reco8nlsed at cosi, which Includes the purchase cost and any direuty attributab e¥pendItu. Subwuenily It Is measured at falr value at the reportlnq end date. The surplus or deIt on rewéluatlon Is fecrynlsed In pmfft or h)ss. 1.7 lfflpilrni¢nt of fi •ssets At each Teporting end date. the charity wews the carryin8 amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there 15 any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exi5t5. the recoverable amount of the 3$5et is ¢51irnat¢d in order to determine the eent of the irnpairment loss lil any). IA C•sh and equfv•len Cash and cash equivalenrs indude cash hand. deposits hekl at call with banks. other short.tefm Ilquid In¥e51ments wFth Ofl8inal M1111e5 ol three rnonths or less, Imnk wdrafts. Bank overdrafts ar• shown withln borrowlngs In currenl liabilltles. 1.9 F5nandal Instrumtnts The ¢harSt¥ has eleded to appfy the PrA510n$ of Sertlon 11 '8ask Flnandal Instruments. and Sedlon 12 '0ther Flnanclal Instruments 15sues' of FRS 102 to all ol its financial instruments. Flnanclal Instruments are reCOlsed In the d¥rty's baknce sheet when the charity becom party to the contradual provlsions ol the instrument. Finantial assets and Ilatslities art tsffs. th the amounts yestnted in tht finantial statemtnts, whén th•r• is a legally enforceable right to set off the reco8ni5ed amounts arKI there is an intention to settle on a net basis or tg reali5e the asset and settle the liability Simultaneou¥. askflnoKlalussets 8asic financial assets, which incl4Trd debiors and (ash and bank balances. are initialty measured at transaction price Including tran¢tion cost5 and are 5ub5equently carr1 at amorti5ed cost Using the effective interest method unle55 the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. Whe the InSalOn is measured at the present value of the f¢Jiure recelpis discounted a market rrte ol inieiesi. Financial assets dassrfied as receivable wiihin one year are not amortised.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlt4 polldes IContSnuedl 8oskfinonclol Ilobllltles Basic financial liabilities. includir8 creditors and bank loans ltIalty recognised at transKtion price unless the arran8emenE Conslitui a financing transaction, whefe the deth instrument is measured at the preseni value ol the fuiure paymenis dIscoled ai a mafet rate of inieresi. Flnanclal Ilabfjlrtles class11d as wffthin one year are not amortSsÈd. Oebt Instrument5 a Subsequent (arrle(l at afflse cos¢ uslng the effectlve Interest rate method. Trade creditor5 are obligation5 to pay lor 8ood5 or ser¥ices that ha¥e been acquired in the ordln3ry course ol operatlons from Suppliers. Amounts payable are classified a5 current lsabilrties if payment is due within one year or less. 11 not, thry are presented as non-curreni liabilr(tes. Trade cr¢ditws are reco8nised initialty at transaction price and subsequently measwed at amortised c051 usirq the effertI intereA method. Oerecoqnhlon olfinonclal IlItIeS Flnanclal liabilities are derec(nlsed when the charl5 contrartual oblytknns exp6re or are d15charKed or cancdled. Crttlcal Kcounthy estbm•tes •nd ludiements In the applicatSon of the charity'5 accountin8 polic. the Iru5tees art required to make jud8ement5. estimate3 and ssumptsons about the carryin8 amount of assets and lia1ylil that are not readily apnI from other wurces, The estlmates and associatetl assumptions are based on hlstOfk•l experience arrfl other fattors ihat are consldered io be relevant. Actual rsulis may dIr from thes 5tim•te& The estimates and underlying assumption5 are revWe on an onBoin8 basis. Revision5 to accounting estimates are reco8nised in the period in which ihe emirnate is revised Whe ihe revision afferts only that period, or in the perMJd of the revision and luture pe15 where the revisicm affeas boih curyent and IUre periods. unf•stTkI Restr lund lunds 2024 2024 Totsl Unr•5trkt•d lunds 2023 R•strkt•d fvnds 2023 Tot*1 2024 2023 Donatlons and gffts Legacies 4S5,526 2S7,409 14,302 469.828 257,409 502.433 4.250 26,840 529,273 4,250 712.935 14.302 727.237 26.840 533,S23
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Incwne fr(Kn tharltal4e •rthllle5 Unrestrkted Aes¢rkted funds lunds 2024 2024 Tot•1 Unrestr5cted lunds 2023 Restrlrted tunds 2023 Totsl 2024 2023 Sale of goods Other inctsme 7,883 34.072 12.888 34.072 5,355 33.946 5,332 10,687 33,946 41.955 46.9fA) YJ.301 5,332 44.633 5 Incom• from In¥•sim•nts UrK•slrkt•d R•rtrkt•d EndowThnt Tot•1 Unr•slrfrt•d R•strlrt•d Endowment fvnds nds nds funds fvnds 2024 1014 1024 201> 2023 Tot•1 2024 2023 2023 Rental income Interèst on PCC lunds 7,342 92 242 7,676 52 142 5,563 15.742 92 242 16.076 S2 142 5,563 Other Incorn• Unrtstrkled Reslrlcted ds Total Unrestricted lund5 Rèstricted fund5 Total 2024 2024 2023 2023 1023 atn5 io be sent to other charitle5 Parochial fees colledion diocese sundry Sncome 1,975 1,975 17.536 17,536 4.317 3.622 7.939 5.186 5,186 1.975 7,939 9.914 17,536 5,186 22,722
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Expendllure on thorltsble artlvbtles 2024 2023 Dlrert C1 DepreciatSon and Smpalrment rknnatlons to Mission and Relief A8encles Costs ol Charitable Actiwties wrthin the Parish Support Coms in support ol charitab Activilies Support Colls 31,027 42.384 474.539 38.519 20,368 31,109 45,806 440,000 35.184 14,974 606,837 567,073 Anatysls lund Unrestricted funds Resirlcted lunds 579.E4J8 27.229 545.889 21,184 606,837 567,073 thdpend•nf Ex•mln•es R•munora15on The amount Payab to the Independent Exaffllner totskd £2.22012023: £2.IQ)I. This total can be anal>ryed as follows.. Independent Examinati¢)n lees- £2.22012023.' £2.IIKII. Fees lor her work. £NII12023.. £NIII. mo¥tmÈni In funds 2024 2023 The net moment in funds is st•ted after tha.(creditIng1: Oepre¢i•tlon ol owned tan8ible fixed assets 31,027 31,109 10 Trust$ Expenses lmount1 to £10.022 were paid to 3 Tru5tee$12023 - Expen amountin8 to £10,408 were PaKI to 3 Trusteesl. Thè maSn expenses incvrred wÈrÈ car tra¥l, Publ transport. purthase of theoloefjcal books. telephonelmobilehnternèt costs, attendance at conferences & trainin8 Tse5 and computer harylware & software. With the exception of those disdosed and below in Note 27, the wefe no otr*r dÉ$closab trnnsartions in respect ol PCC member5. per50n5 c105ety connected with them or related parties. None of the trustees held paid pogtions within th¢ charity (rir th¢ tirne that were trustee5. None of the current trusiees of the chariiy curyentty hold paid posiiior6
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 Employees The avera ThnthlY number olempbrtes durlrrf the was: 2023 Number Number There **re no empltrffts wlthe annual itmuntrntion was than £60.(Th). The remuneration of kry management personnel was a5 fDIIows: The stipendiary Cle are offKe holde15 not empknpe5 arKI are paid o siipend through the OkKese. the non.stipendlary clerwy no rernuneration for their seryKe. 11 Oth•r •xp•ndltw• To¢•1 Unr•sirkted Endowment fvnds funds 2023 2023 Tot•1 fvnds ZO24 fvnds 2014 2024 2023 lknation5 sent to other charlties Other expenditure 1,897 1.897 55 17.536 17,536 55 1,897 SS 1,952 17,536 17,536 13 G•lns •nd105ses on I$1ments Umestrlrted Unrestrkled funds funds 2024 2023 Gain5111o59esl 4ri51wrf i)n: Revaluaiion of invertment prnpertTrÈs 75,C 14 T•utlon The chariiy Is exempt from taxa1 on its artivbiles betause all Its income Is applied for tharitsble wrpDses.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 IS T¥n8lble Ilmed assets T•t•l At l January 2024 Additlons Transferto investrnent property 1.747,215 79,941 47,378 1027,156 47,378 1225,0001 1225.lY))I At 31 Oecèmbèr 2024 1.522.215 127,319 1,649,534 (kpred•tk¥n •nd Srnp•lrm•nt At l January 2024 Oeprecl•tlon chw8ed in ihe year 393.196 30.253 78,751 774 471.947 31,027 At 31 December 2024 423.449 79.525 502,974 Carrylw amount At 31 December 2014 1.098.766 47,794 1,146,560 31 December 2023 1.354,019 1,1 1,355,209 16 lfiv•slm•nt wop•rty 2024 F•lrv•lu• At l January 2024 Transfers Irom oWnerc(ypied propefty Net gains or1055es throuzh lair value adJu51ments 225,lJOO 75,lJOO 1 31 Oecember 2024 Investment Pfoperiy comprises a sinlle property - PropatOry House, Gnbank Lane, Hèrtford. CW8 ljl. The lair value of the investment property has been arTryed at ¢)n ihe basis of a valuation carried 24 June 2024 by Williams Estates estate agenry. who are rTrot connerted with the chafty. The valuation wa5 fnade on an open market value basi5 by reference to market edence ol transartion wices lor similar woperties. 17 D•btors 2024 1023 Arn¢Juntg lalllnl due T*lthSn on¢ •r. Other debtor5 Prepayments aNI accruetl income 12.620 31X) 10.336 300 12,920 10,636
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Loans and o¥er¢lr•fts 2024 2023 6ank loans 260,%6 221,611 Payable within one year Payable after one yeaf 26.152 234.814 24,400 197.211 19 Credltofs: •rnounts l•ll1 dye TlthlTh one •r 2024 1023 Bank loans Trade creditws 26,152 57,282 24,400 9,908 83,434 34,308 6ank loons Include mort8ages totalllng £26.15212023- £24.4C(11 whkh are secured a8•lnst properties held wFthln tlxed CredItt). arntnts fall1 dut after mor than ont v 2024 Z023 6ank loans 234,814 197,211 Bank loans Indude mortgages totallirrf £169.81412023 . E197.2111 T*thich ¥e se0jd against pmperties held within fixed ass 21 Endv•rnent fvnds Endowment lunds represent ass$ whlch fflu be held pemianenity trlf the charrty. Inttjme arlsln8 on the endowment fund5 can be used In accordance with the oblerts of the charity and 15 irKluded as unrestricted income. Ary £apltal 8aln5 or1055es arlslng on the assets form part of the fund. At l Janu•ry In¢omlni Res¢xrces At 31 December 2024 4,563 242 1551 4,750
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 21 Endowment funth IContSnuedl Prevlous yr, At l January 2023 In¢omlni Resour$ At 31 Decefflber expended 2023 4.421 142 4,563 22 Restrkted fvnds The restricted funds ol the charity compflst the unexpend•d lanceS of donatlons and grants held on irusi subject io specifi¢ conditions by dorKrs as to how they m•y be used. At l January 2024 InmIni Tr•nsl¢Th Al 31 D¢umber 2024 expended Church Centre Prolect Weekend - St Johns Weekend. Chris¢ Churth AV renewal- Sl jo$ 11 Tower Kolnonla 41,554 14,394 li 4,740 33 265 612 110,1731 13LXII 15,9151 13371 1391 12981 113,1141 32,661 1,007 1.175 1,792 512 938 114 1,489 624 114 725 3.610 Youth at St Johns Assigned Fees Propa6atof House Imprthyments Care ol ChurcFry•rd 7,283 16,5191 13,6401 51.518 27.338 127.2291 113,1141 38,513 Pre¥lous yNr. At l J•nu•ry 2023 Incomlni Tr•nsferJ At 31 December 2023 •xpendd 14.295 37,410 121,1841 20,997 51,518
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 23 Unrestllrted lunths The unrICted funds of the chadty comprise the unexpendetl balances of donaiions and ¢rants whith are not subject to specific condition5 by donor5 and grdntor5 a5 to how they be used. These include de5ign3ted fund5 which have been set aside out of unrestrided fund5 by the trustees for specific purposes. Tr•nsfer5G•ins •ry11055es Al 31 Deumber 2024 2024 General lunds 1.270,989 772,607 1581,5051 13.114 75,OJ) 1,SSO,205 Prevlous ye•r. At I l•nu•ry 2023 Trnnsl¢rnG•lns •nd1055u AI 31 December 2023 General funds 1.286.522 568.889 1563.4251 120.9971 1.270,989 24 Anal1$ of net •sMts b•tw•en lunds EndD¥mi•nt funds 2024 Tot•1 funds 2024 funds 2024 1024 At JI Olcember 2024: Tangible asseis Investrnent pyoperties Current assets1lliabiiff<lesl Long term liabilitie5 1.146,560 1,146,560 3LYI,000 381,722 1234,8141 338.459 1234.8141 38.513 4,750 1,550,205 38,513 4,750 1,593,468 Er*dowmert funds 2023 Tot•1 fvnds 2023 fvThds 202J 1023 At 31 OK•mb•r 2013: Tangible asset5 Current assètsllliabi1it6esl Long term Ilabilitles 1.355.209 112.991 1197.2111 1,355,209 169,072 1197,2111 51.518 4.563 1.270,989 51,518 4,563 1,327,070
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST. HARTFORD, CHESTER DIOCESE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 25 Penslons The PCC participates in the Pension Builder Classic kheme seuion of CWPF for lay stafl. The Scheme Is admln1ered bv the Church ol England Pensions Board. which ld5 the a55et5 of the Schemes 5eparatety from those of the PCC and the other participating ernOr5. 26 E¥•nis •ft•r ihe r•portln8 d• Oetalls of events •fter the rer1¥ perfod ¢•n be seen In ihe Tfusiees report. These subsequent events are deemed to be non-adjustin& e¥ent5. 27 Atl•ted rtY trnnsattlons Tr•nsKtlons wlth r•l•t•d p•rt Durin8 the year the chariiy recei total don4tiCK45 01 £52.11812023.. £64.8611 from the iru5tee5. All dcffiallon5 recel¥ed Irom ihe irusiees were receId wit1¥¢ conditlon& I th• yeif end, 8 total of £20.(th12023.. Énlll was owed to irustées by the tharlty. No int•rst Is ptyèbl• on ihls whlch Is repayabk in lull in 2030.