2023-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Dover

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St Mary the Virgin, Dover a parish within the Dover Town Benefice

Annual Report & Financial Statements For the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31 December 2023

Incumbent: Reverend Melissa Carter, Team Vicar, Dover Town Team Ministry

C/o St Mary’s Church Dover Cannon Street CT16 1BY

Bankers:

CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4JQ

Independent Examiners: McCabe Ford Williams, Chartered Accountants, Charlton House, Dour Street, Dover. CT16 1BL

Registered Charity No: 1134310

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Virgin, Dover

Parochial Church Council Annual Report for 2023

1. Aim and Purpose

St Mary’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating within the Dover Town Team Ministry, a benefice of four (formerly five) parishes, in promoting in the ecclesiastical Parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of St Mary’s Parish Centre, Dieu Stone Lane, Dover.

During 2023 the fifth parish of Dover Town, Guston, transferred to the neighbouring Bewsborough Benefice.

2. Objectives and Activities

The PCC is committed to encouraging and nurturing the Christian faith, as expressed in the Dover Town Team Vision set out below. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to be a part of the parish community of St Mary’s and to put faith into practice through prayer, worship, study and sacrament.

When planning activities, the PCC has considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and particularly the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. Specific objectives aimed to encourage people to live out their faith as part of the parish community are set out below.

To facilitate this work, it is important for the PCC to maintain the fabric of the Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Mary’s Parish Centre.

2.1 Dover Town Team Vision Statement

First, we want to be spiritually fruitful; to follow Christ and be his disciples. Second, we want our churches to work together in their unique ways to show our love for our God, our neighbours and our community. That will involve inspiring worship; deepening faith; persistent prayer; mutual care and reaching out with Jesus’ love to those in need. Third, we want to be a strong Church of England presence together within the town of Dover for all generations.

2.2 St Mary’s Parish Objectives

Our Parish objectives are:

To increase the regular worshipping congregation, by offering a vibrant, varied worship: both celebrating the traditions of the church, as well as opportunities for contemporary worship.
To use all church resources to build church life and to engage with the town, port and community – especially amongst those in need.
To be actively engaged in local and world justice.
To be an inviting, welcoming and inclusive Church, offering all opportunities to grow in spirituality and understanding of the Christian faith.
To achieve greater active involvement of all church members in ministry; and to encourage more people to respond to opportunities for accredited ministries, lay and ordained – especially promoting the Authorised Lay Ministries.
To demonstrate compassion and care for one another and promote the healing ministry of the Church.

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To underpin all our work by a spirit of generosity, good organisation and sound financial management.

3. Thomas Toke Charity

The Thomas Toke Charity is a registered charity (no. 252405) whose income is restricted for use on and in St Mary’s church building. During 2023, the PCC received £30,099.20 from the charity as reimbursement for qualifying expenditure during 2022 and 2023. A number of the Church’s PCC members are also trustees of the Thomas Toke Charity.

4. Achievements and Performance

Lindsay Powell-Williams, as Electoral Roll Officer, reported that the formal electoral roll stands at 97, although she is happy to express that there are several new members of the congregation who have yet to formally apply to join the official church family. In 2024, the electoral roll will have to be fully revised, and the new forms have space for email addresses. This will make it easier to communicate with members.

4.1 Church and other Fabric

The fabric of St Mary's continues to be maintained to a very high standard, with annual mandatory maintenance and improvement to the fabric, which follows the current legislation. This is carried out under the supervision of Dave Smith, Clerk to the Fabric, and our Architect, John Minter of Lee Evans Partnership LLP, Architect and Town Planners. Our thanks go to Dave, John, plumbers, electricians, and all involved in the maintenance of our church buildings.

A Fire Risk Assessment was carried out for both the Church and Parish Centre. Issues raised are being professionally investigated and a number have been complied with, including the ability to open the South Door of the Church, and for the parish centre, the installation of a fire alarm system. Works to install the fire alarm system began in January 2024.

Some stone repair to the Parish Centre was required. There were also some signs of dampness, possibly caused by the decay of the window surround. Further investigation is required. The CCTV outside the kitchen entrance to the parish centre has been interfered with, a cage was suggested but is yet to be installed.

The project to re-order the west end of St Mary’s Church has moved on apace over the past twelve months, with regular meetings taking place attended by the St Mary’s team responsible for the project and our Architects, Lee Evans Partnership. A lot of work has taken place, and much has been achieved over the year, from the initial designs and plans to on-site meetings with all the necessary groups that must be involved with this project, from Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), Accredited Conservators to discuss the required cleaning of our memorials and repositioning of the font, Fire Safety Inspections, local council and asbestos surveys, to name a few.

All this work has enabled us to submit the necessary documentation to create the Faculty required to take this project forward. DAC and consultees were very happy with our proposals and Faculty forms have been sent to our church. The next stage is to complete the Petition for Faculty in early 2024.

Drawing plans and written details for this project are on display at the back of the church and can be viewed when the church is open.

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4.2 Worship and Growth

This report is written with the Risen Christ in our heart after a year which has maintained the re-formed Team structure very well but with only two full time ministers, Rev’d Catherine Tucker and Team Vicar Revd, Melissa Carter, because despite re-advertisement the Mission Post was sadly not filled this year and we have had the departure of Revd Kirrilee Reid to run a Retreat Centre in Scotland and SSM Revd Angie Stupple to the Canterbury Pilgrims Hospice. Due to illness and bereavement, there is no doubt we have been stretched and yet we have achieved a great deal. A new Team Vicar is likely to start in the Mission Post this summer – an interview takes place at the end of April and after the Interim Review a new permanent Team Rector post will be advertised.

We thank Asst Minister Nigel Collins and all the Readers, ALMs and Churchwardens and each church’s leaders across the Benefice who have given additional time as well as PTOs Revd Kevin Jacobs and Fr Richard Woods. At St Mary’s in particular we thank PTO Revd Trish Godfrey for her continued sterling work which provides essential stability and continuity and to guest PTO Richard Rossignol who has and continues to support St Mary’s. Reader Chris Scoble has been a rock this year and his work at Dover College has increased - we are so delighted that he is within the discernment process for ordination.

Much thanks to St Mary’s Churchwardens who have worked hard – Lindsay Powell-Williams and to James Francis who was elected in October. Also, thanks to Churchwarden Emeritus Anthony Shilson who has been key within the Reordering Team and also was so incredibly helpful by stepping into support St Mary’s at the sudden passing of Lindsay’s husband Bob-Powell Williams which rocked us all.

Other significant passings have been Jean Pearson, Betty Willis and Terry Sutton MBE – the only positives being that this has brought some ex-St Mary’s people back to us to sing etc, re-creating a wider St Mary’s family feel.

With a steadied emotional landscape at St Mary’s our numbers have built steadily over this year with Sunday attendance starting at average 37 adults with a few children and ending this year with an average of 47 adults and 10 children each week. Much thanks to ALM Gill Neary and Reader Chris Scoble who continue the Healing Ministry on the first Sunday of the month. We are delighted to have 4 new Servers – much thanks to Sacristan James Francis for admirably training them and the Choir has increased both in adult numbers (as well as many guests for special services) and the children coming on board.

Again this year there have been very good numbers at key seasons such as Christmas and Easter. These were up on last year; in particular the Carol Service and Midnight Mass were dramatically increased in numbers.

4.4 Community Engagement and Outreach

St Mary’s engages in outreach and social action within the local community in many ways.

Children’s ministry - Thanks to Revd Trish Godfrey, Natalie Shilson, Tina and John Eddolls for the continued children’s church and family service which as well as being a joy has dramatically increased in numbers since Christmas. In addition to the Sunday children’s work Trish Simmons, backed by Revd Melissa Carter, has continued to head up the Friday morning Little Lambs toddlers and parents group with the help of Nigel Simmons, Natalie Shilson, Janet Haig and Jaqui Mitchell - the numbers attending continue to be high – 24 families - and there has been the introduction of the faith orientated Little Shining Lights since January which already has significant numbers attending – 7 families.

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Wednesday’s midweek Holy Communion continues with a steady average of 16 people per week and is also a source of pastoral support for older members.

Thursday’s Let’s Learn English continued well up until last summer but has not regrouped yet this year.

Saturday’s Local-Global Prayers & Reflection continues to inspire theologically and support lay ministry and has slightly increased in numbers with an average of 8 people. Having this service also means that the church is open for visitors every Saturday morning 9.30am-12noon which averages 25 visitors each time.

We have worked hard on our welcoming and focus on integrating new people and this has had good results. We are encouraged by the increased diversity within the congregation.

Last May saw the Episcopal Deanery visit from Bishop Rose during which St Mary’s hosted the very successful Deanery Confirmation. May also saw the second Dover Pilgrimage Festival again in collaboration with Maison Dieu showed a multi-faith pilgrimage exhibition and another Family friendly Trail Open Day as well as artwork and ‘walk talk’ collaboration with Dover Arts Development. July saw a new Maritime Exhibition in Church with Christchurch University to coincide with Sea Sunday at which our Area Dean is preaching in connection with RNLI. Advent also saw the introduction of a new style Advent Service with Taizé via Jake Convery and his imaginative team of musicians for whom we have been grateful throughout the year. March saw Open Church for the Herald of Enterprise Tragedy anniversary. Dover at Night also took place in March – another family trail event was very successful and is part of the drive to keep St Mary’s ‘on the town map’ as well as to build links with young people.

The Visitors Team - for the summer months – has been revitalised by Tim Boyton Adams – and started back last May – a season which went very well. And we had three Icon Courses last year led by artist Alex Rossignol. The Community Café continues under the fantastic leadership of Penny Heron - and Una Mills who collaborated with that team for a lovely Christmas Fayre as well as continuing the refreshments. Our year culminated in the memorial Service for Terry Sutton MBE which saw St Mary’s take on its Civic role beautifully.

The quarterly Faith & Worship Team is working well - with people across many aspects of the church - here we plan the next season ahead - and then produce banners for all of Dover to know what we are about! There is also now a regular meeting with Trish S the Safeguarding Officer.

Above all we would like to thank our current PCC members who represent all of us in the running and care of our church and with special thanks to PCC Sec Fran Trewartha. To our school governors and to Liz Fisher who also does the Diocesan Returns. A huge thanks to John Paul for taking on so much within the Finance team – and to newcomer Simon who is taking on the wages. Thanks to Graham Perry for his continued support as his life changes. New overall Treasurer is key – and we have a new lead. A big thanks also to Jean Easley - captain of the bell ringers. To Jon and Tina Eddolls for producing the new logo and flags, and to Jon Eddolls for his photography and the upkeep of interesting material on the TV monitor – for all the community to see.

A large thanks also goes to Trish Simmons in her role as Parish Centre Manager where bookings are good, and the place is always busy and cheerful. Much has been done around security in recent months.

St Mary’s continues as a collection point for donated goods. We support Fair Trade.

The Jack Hewitt Fund, established in 2005, supports youth work within the Dover Deanery. In addition to covering the cost of the on-going organ scholarship (vacant since September 2019) and St Mary’s youth work. Applications for grants are welcomed from youth organisations and individuals based within the Dover area.

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Our Pastoral Care Team supports those in our parish who are sick and housebound, under the supervision and organisation of our Pastoral Care Co-ordinator.

4.5 St Mary’s & Aycliffe primary schools

The links with the Church School are very important to St Mary’s and members of the congregation have taken on important roles, including governorship. The School periodically visits the Church for worship at festivals and for their Leavers’ Service. Clergy visit the school weekly to lead Collective Worship and help deliver the RE curriculum. The Team Rector is now building increased links between St Mary’s school and the church as well as with Aycliffe School.

4.6 Dover College .

There has been a markedly increased link with Dover College, an Independent school with both preparatory and secondary provision. The Team Rector, Team Vicar and two Readers now lead a morning Chapel on a weekly basis and part lead a weekly discussion group for the older pupils.

4.7 Pastoral Offices

During 2023 funeral services remained stable whilst our baptisms rose. Weddings remain low although some are booked for the future.

4.8 Music

The music tradition of St Mary’s is a very important part of the life of the Church. Under the leadership of our Director of Music, St Mary’s choir helps lead the worship Sunday by Sunday and participates in a number of additional services throughout the year. This year saw the introduction of a new Director of Music, Jake Convery who has made a significant difference to the life of St Mary’s this year and much thanks go to him for his energising presence and to his partner Thomas. Jake is also in the discernment process for ordination, and we are thankful that he will be with us for another year.

Director of Music Jake has introduced Evensong & Supper three times a year – this has been very successful musically, numerically, ecumenically and socially and thanks go to Thomas, Naomi and Jacob for their support. Our Choir remains a wonderful asset to St Mary’s and is central to its developing identity for the future.

4.9 Partnerships in the Town

The Team Rector is a Port Chaplain attending monthly meetings with the other Chaplains and leading key memorial services. This year the memorial for the Zeebrugge Disaster of 1986 saw a different format, with St Mary’s memorial window being a focus for an Open Weekend. St Mary’s is also part of Christians Together in Dover making links ecumenically across the town and linking with Dover’s Foodbanks, Street Pastors and projects such as Baby Basics. The Team Rector is Honorary Chaplain to the Town’s Mayor and encourages St Mary’s Civic role as a church.

4.10 Stewardship Campaign

A new stewardship campaign was launched this year including new aspects of Just Giving and the Parish Giving Scheme. A contactless card machine has been installed at the back of church.

Wi-Fi has been installed in the church.

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5. Plans for the future

Our plans for the future are prayerfully based upon the vision set out in paragraph 2 above. In particular, the PCC will be investigating the possibilities of:

Improving the links between the church community and our parish neighbourhoods, the Town of Dover and the seafaring community. July will see a new Maritime Exhibition in Church with Christchurch University to coincide with Sea Sunday at which our Area Dean is preaching in connection with RNLI.
Designating ourselves The Sailors Church as we develop our ministry to the seafaring community and the development of a new logo.
Re-ordering our interior to assist with community engagement and flexibility of worship.
Developing our technological equipment in order to offer the public with a 21[st] century experience.
Setting up a Friends of St Mary’s Association to raise funds and build links with our wider community of supporters.
Developing our ministry to children, families and young people in partnership with the other Benefice parishes.
Tending the spiritual life of both churchgoers and non-churchgoers through various kinds of worship, prayer and study. Developing a Confirmation Course and holding a Confirmation service, being the first since COVID.

6. Financial Review

The PCC is responsible for all parish finance, its management and control. Its legal responsibilities include keeping proper and sufficient accounting records, ensuring that its finances are retained under control even when certain duties are delegated, preparing the Annual Accounts and Report, which are presented to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, and arranging for the independent examination of the financial statements.

As part of its discharge of those duties, the PCC monitors its income and expenditure throughout the year, the Treasurer reporting to the Standing Committee and to full meetings of the PCC.

Voluntary giving continued to fall in 2023, and the Team Rector and the PCC are working on plans to address the shortfall in giving. Although new giving methods such as the Parish Giving Scheme, JustGiving and a more advanced credit/card reader have been pursued, take-up has been modest - £500 through JustGiving and £460 through the Payaz Giving Station (card reader).

Expenditure in 2023 was higher than the previous year, largely due to an increased Parish Share and increasing fuel bills for the church and parish centre. Income has modestly increased in Parish Centre hire due to continuing strong bookings and the Parish Flat has also returned a full year’s income.

We were also greatly appreciative for the support of the Thomas Toke Charity, which was able to support us with a grant of £30,099 of reimbursements relating to a mixture of 2022 and 2023 expenditure.

7. Reserves Policy

The PCC reviewed its investment policy in September 2018 and is due to have another review although a date for this has not been set. Its investment objectives seek to provide through investment yields sufficient to allow the PCC, together with other available sources of income, to meet its present and foreseeable funding needs. Whilst not restricting investments to funds specifically described as ‘Ethical’, regard is to be paid to ensure that the PCC’s funds are not invested in activities inconsistent with the Church’s Christian beliefs.

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The PCC has adopted a cautious policy in relation to the investment of reserves using the CBF’s Church of England Funds - in view particularly of the CBF’s good reputation for reliable and ethically responsible investment - and Fidelity worldwide investment. The PCC’s investments gained £64,730 during 2023 from revaluation. Shares originally purchased with proceeds of the Aycliffe sale were sold this year for £90,000.

During the disruption caused by the COVID pandemic, all funds were un-designated. This was reviewed in early 2023, with funds to be designated to functions such as the belltower and the Jack Hewitt Youth Fund. The investment account informally referred to as the Jack Hewitt Fund has now been formally designated as such and funds have been set aside for the Belltower.

8. Volunteers

The PCC would like to thank all those who work so hard in volunteering to take part in the life of St Mary’s, be it cleaning or gardening or in helping with our work in the community.

9. Structure, governance and management

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St Mary’s, Dover, the membership of the PCC consists of the clergy, lay ministers, churchwardens and members elected by those members of the congregation, who are on the electoral roll of the church. All those who attend services are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including the deciding on how funds of the PCC are to be spent.

The full PCC met 6 times during the year.

9.1 Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council. During 2023, its meetings were held face-to-face, with some decisions taken by email discussion.

The full PCC meets every two months, and the agendas have been streamlined to allow time for in-depth discussion on policy and significant items, while devolving more detailed matters to the Standing Committee, with the aim of reducing delays in decision making to a minimum. The Standing Committee minutes are reviewed at each PCC meeting.

9.2 Safeguarding

Our Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator and Parish Disclosure Officer ensure that our parish procedures, organisation and pastoral practices comply with Diocesan Safeguarding guidelines and that all those who work with vulnerable adults and children are properly trained and have their DBS certificates issued or renewed. Regular meetings take place with the Team Rector.

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10. Administrative information

St Mary’s Church is situated in Cannon Street, Dover. Its correspondence address:

St Mary’s Parish Office The Parish Centre Dieu Stone Lane Dover CT16 1BY

The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006) and is registered with the Charity Commission under the full title of “The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Dover” with the Registered Number 1134310.

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10.1 Membership

The members of the PCC for St Mary the Virgin are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. The number of places on the PCC has been reduced in line with Church Regulations regarding the Electoral Roll numbers.

Its membership is as follows:

Incumbent:	The Rev’d Catherine Tucker	From September 2021
Team Vicar:	The Rev’d Melissa Carter
Asst Curate:	The Rev’d Angela Stupple	Ordained 3 July 2021
Permission to Ofciate:	The Rev’d Trish Godfrey
Churchwardens:	James Francis
	Lindsay Powell-Williams
Representatves on the Deanery Synod:		Vacant Positon
Elected members of the	Nikki Goodfellow	Lindsay Powell-Williams
PCC from APCM 2023	Una Mills	James Francis
	Frances Trewartha (PCC Secretary)	Anthony Shilson
	Christna Eddolls	Paul Tingey
	Jonathan Eddolls	Graham Perry (Treasurer)
	Penny Heron	Sammy Wall
	Joanna Solly
	Dave Smith was co-opted as Clerk to the
	Fabric
Ex-ofcio members of		Chris Scoble (Lay Reader)
the PCC

This report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by

Lindsay Powell-Williams (Churchwarden & PCC Chairman)

Graham Perry (Treasurer)

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Virgin, Dover

Statement of Financial Activity for the year ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Total Funds INCOMING RESOURCES General Designated Funds Funds 2023 Incoming Resources from donors £ £ £ £ £ Planned giving 15,633 - - - 15,633 Collectons 3,379 - - - 3,379 Gif Aid tax recovered - - - - - 19,012 - - - 19,012 Other voluntary incoming resources Donatons – Toke 30,099 - - - 30,099 Donatons – other 2,873 - - - 2,873 Legacies - - - - - 32,972 - - - 32,972 Income from investments Bank interest and dividends 8,070 4,385 5,659 - 18,114 Income from charitable and ancillary trading Parish Centre hire 15,611 - - - 15,611 Parish fat rental 6,973 - - - 6,973 Belltower income - 400 - - 400 Focus, bookstall and printng - - - - - Refreshments 200 - - - 200 Fees 3,827 - - - 3,827 Other income (inc fundraising) - - - - - 26,611 400 - - 27,011 Sale of Ayclife - - - - - TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 86,665 4,785 5,659 - 97,109 RESOURCES EXPENDED Grants Charites and appeals 275 3,353 - - 3,628 Actvites directly relatng to the work of the church Diocesan Parish Share 61,221 - - - 61,221 Church running expenses 36,637 - - - 36,637 Ministry expenses 961 - - - 961 Upkeep of services 1,247 - - - 1,247 Buildings maintenance 7,317 - 6,341 - 13,658 Parish Centre running costs 23,052 - - - 23,052	2022 £ 20,116 3,060 2,149
	25,325 2,967 1,361 -
	4,328 17,213 14,988 5,546 150 20 421 2,815 695
	24,635 143,320
	214,821 5,209 42,952 31,134 676 1,403 18,566 17,974

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Parish fat running costs Belltower running costs Ayclife Church Centre Examinaton and Professional Fees TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES GAINS/(LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BALANCES B/F AT 1 JAN 2023 TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS BALANCES C/F AT 31 DEC 2023	167 - - - 167 - - - - - - - - - - 8,594 - - - 8,594 139,196 - 6,341 - 145,537 139,471 3,353 6,341 - 149,165 (52,806) 1,432 (682) - (52,056) 20,240 - 10,634 33,856 64,730 (32,566) 1,432 9,952 33,856 12,674 320,698 - 218,997 356,729 896,424 (167,972) 167,972 - - - 120,160 169,404 228,949 390,585 909,098	268 720 159 3,732
		117,584 122,793 92,028 (80,392)
		11,636 884,788 -
		896,424

This report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by

Lindsay Powell-Williams (Churchwarden & PCC Chairman)

Graham Perry (Treasurer)

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Virgin, Dover

Balance sheet at 31 December 2023

Note Fixed Assets Tangible fxed assets 2(a) Investment assets 2(b) Current Assets Debtors 4 Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted · General Fund · Designated Fund 6 Restricted 6 Endowment 6	2023 £ 57,173 762,658 819,831 9,888 47,680 38,001 95,569 -6,302 89,267 909,098 120,16 0 169,40 4 289,56 4 228,94 9 390,58 5 909,09 8	2022 £ 58,678 787,928
		846,606
		982 46,827 6,311
		54,120
		-4,302
		49,818
		896,424
		320,698 -
		320,698 218,997 356,729
		896,424

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023

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, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (FRS 102), subject to the “true and fair override” provision, and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.

Funds

General 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 designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.

During this year, funds were designated to the Belltower and to the Jack Hewitt Youth fund. These are shown on the balance sheet as part of unrestricted funds and there is a breakdown in section 6 below.

The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members.

Incoming resources

Voluntary income and capital sources

Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.

Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid is recognised when the income is received.

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 sales and similar events are accounted for gross.

Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for gross.

Services provided by volunteers are not valued or recognised as income.

Other income

Rental from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due.

Income from investments

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

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains or losses on investments are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments on 31 December.

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Resources expended

Grants

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

Government Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the periods in which the PCC recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate.

Activities relating to the work of the Church

The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid. Any parish share unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. During both 2022 and 2023 the diocesan parish share was brought fully up to date – therefore there is no such provision in the accounts for 2023.

Fixed assets

Consecrated property and movable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church’s inventory which can be inspected at any reasonable time. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2004 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Items acquired since 1 January 2002 have been capitalised and depreciated in the accounts over their currently anticipated useful economic life (initially over four years) 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 movable church furnishings acquired before 1 January 2002, is written off.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over four 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

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.

Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank. There are two deposit accounts with the CCLA that respectively hold Restricted or Designated cash.

A significant deposit was paid in October 2023 for a Fire Alarm System to be installed in the parish centre in January 2024. As the work was to be completed in 2024, that payment has been included as a prepayment among other current assets in 2023.

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2. FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC

2(a) Tangible fixed assets ACTUAL/DEEMED COST At 1 January 2023 Additons At 31 December 2023 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2023 Charge for the year At 31 December 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 1 January 2023 At 31 December 2023	Freehold land and buildings £ 85,000 – 85,000 30,600 1,700 32,300 54,400 52,700	Fitngs and equipment £ 131,463 3,690 135,153 127,185 3,495 130,680 4,278 4,473	Total £ 216,463 3,690
			220,153
			157,785 5,195
			162,980 58,678
			57,173

The freehold land and buildings comprise the Parish Centre. For accounting purposes, the historical cost of this property is deemed to be the cost as stated by the Architects in the letter of December 1974 and has not been updated. The fittings and equipment are used in St Mary’s Church and the Parish Centre.

2(b) Investment fixed assets

Movements in the year:
Market value – 1 January 2023
Less sales of shares Feb-23
Less sales of shares Nov-23
Net gain on annual revaluaton
Market Value – 31 December 2023
Holdings of shares held were:
CBF Church of England Investment Fund Income Shares
Fidelity Extra Income Fund Y – Acc
M&G Corporate Bond I Inc
M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund I Inc
Threadneedle UK Equity Income RDR Z Inc *
Threadneedle UK Monthly Income RDR Z Inc **

£
787,928
-70,000
-20,000
64,730
762,658
01-Jan-23
31-Dec-23
29,178
25,061
27,330
27,330
107,473
112,440
3,982
4,162
26,012
26,679
26,615
27,708

3194.8 shares sold 07/02/23, 922.62 shares sold 30/11/23

** Dividends reinvested

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Virgin, Dover

3. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND

Fixed Assets for Church use Investment Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilites Fund balance	Unrestricted Funds £ 57,173 175,918 62,775 -6,302 289,564	Restricted Funds £ – 196,155 32,794 – 228,949	Endowment Fund £ – 390,585 – – 390,585	Total £ 57,173 762,658 95,569 -6,302
				909,098

4. DEBTORS

Prepayments Tax Refunds	2023 £ 9,888 0 9,888	2022 £ 982 0
		982

5. LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accruals of Parish Share Accruals of utlites and other costs Payments received in advance	2023 £ 0 6,302 0 6,302	2022 £ 0 4,302 0
		4,302

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Virgin, Dover

6. FUND DETAILS

Restricted funds Fabric Fund Nora Eades Bequest Dickinson Bequest Saddleton Bequest Turnpenny Bequest	Balance Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/ Balance b/f Resources Resources (Losses) c/f £ £ £ £ £ £ 14,996 4,900 -4,596 – – 15,300 13,143 538 – – – 13,681 2,207 97 -650 – – 1,654 185,521 – – – 10,634 196,155 3,130 124 -1,095 – – 2,159
	218,997 5,659 -6,341 0 10,634 228,949

Restricted funds

The Restricted funds comprise the following:

a) Fabric Fund: for the upkeep and development of the fabric of the church.

b) Nora Eades bequest: for the upkeep and replacement of altar hangings and associated items.

c) Dickinson bequest: for the upkeep of the church memorial garden.

d) Saddleton bequest: for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the church.

e) Turnpenny bequest: for the choir.

Endowment funds

Dover St Mary General Investment Fund St James's Parish Hall funds M P Laurie Endowment	2023 £ 103,464 130,591 156,530 390,585	2022 £ 94,496 119,271 142,962
		356,729

The Endowment funds comprise the Dover St Mary General Investment Fund and two St James’s Parish Hall funds, the income from all of which can be used for general purposes. The income from the M P Laurie Endowment is restricted to the Fabric Fund.

The increase in Endowment Fund balances arises because of a revaluation of the underlying investments at 31 December 2023.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Virgin, Dover

Designated (Unrestricted Funds)

Designated (Unrestricted	Funds)
Jack Hewit Youth Fund Bells and Belltower fund	Balance Amount Income Expenses Balance b/f Designated c/f £ £ £ £ £ 0 160,429 4,385 (3,353 ) 161,461 0 7,543 400 0 7,943
	0 167,972 4,785 (3,353) 169,404

Designated funds represent unrestricted funds for which the PCC has indicated a particular purpose. During PCC meetings in 2023 the Jack Hewitt Youth Fund was designated for funding youth programmes and money was set aside for the Bells and Belltower maintenance.

7. SALARY COSTS

The PCC employed three people (0.8 equivalent). Their gross wages and salaries amounted to £15,801

No members of the PCC were employed by the PCC in the year ended 31 December 2023.

A former member of the PCC, Mrs Trish Simmons, remains employed by the PCC but resigned from the PCC during the year.

No other member of the PCC received remuneration or expenses for their duties, save the refund of any costs incurred on behalf of the church.

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Virgin, Dover

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Members of The Parochial Church Council of St Mary The Virgin, Dover

I report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 11 to 19.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the “Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2) the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
3) the financial statements did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Ian Derek Pascall FCA McCabe Ford Williams Chartered Accountants Charlton House Dour Street DOVER Kent CT16 1BL

Date: 2024

St Mary the Vlrgln, Dover a wlsh witNn the DoverTown Benell Annual Report & Finandal Ststements Forthe Parochlal Church Coun(il For the year ended 31 December 20Z3 In(umbent Reverend Mellssa Carter, Team Wtsr. DoverTown Team Ministry Clo St Marfs DCAV Cannon Strert cr16 IBY Banker5: CAF Bank Ltd 25 KSn8s Hill Avem Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4JQ Independent Examiners". Mccabe Ford Wllllams, Chartered ACCTrtants. cr16 IBL Re8ÉStered No: 1134310

The Parochlal Churth Council of the Ecdesiastkal Parish of St Mary-th&Virgln. Dover 10.1 Membershlp The members of the PCC for St Mary the Wirgin are either ex offic1 or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCM) in accordan with the Church Representation Rules. The numberof places on the PCC has been reduced in line with Church Regulation5 regarding the Electoral Roll number& Its membership is as follows: Incumbent: The Rerfd Catherine Tucker From September 2021 Team Vicar. The Rerfd Meltssa Carter Asst Curate: The Rerfd Angela Stupple Permis5ron to OFfKiate: The Rerfd Trish Godfrey Ordained 3 July 2021 Churchwardens: James Francis Lindsay Powell-williams Representativeson the Deanery Synod: Vatant Position Elerted members of the Nikki G)d[ellOW PCC frorn APCM 2023 Una Mills Frances Trewartha IPCC Secretary Christina Eddolls Jonathan Eddol Penny Heron Joanna Solly ndsay Powell-williams James Franas AtnY Shilson Paul Tingey Graham Perry (Trea5urerl Sammy Wall Dave Smith was co-opted as Clerk to the Fabric Ex-officio members of the PCC Chris Scoble (Lay Reader) This report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by L. Lindsay Powell-williams (Churchwdrden & PCC Chainnan) Graharn Pery ITreasurer) 10

The Parochlal Churth Councll of the Ecdesiastkal Par15h of St Mary-thtrifirgin. Dover Statement of Flnanda Actlvltyfor the yearended 31 fremlJer 2023 Unrestrkted Fw15 Totsl Funds 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES neral DÈsi8nated Fund5 Funds 2022 Incoming Re50urceslmm donors Planned gNin8 Collections 15.633 3,379 20,116 3,060 2,149 25,325 3.379 Gift Aid tax recovered 19,012 .0 Other voluntory incoming rEsource5 Donation5-Toke Donatlons- other 30.099 2,873 2.967 1,361 2,873 Legacies 3I9n 31972 4,328 Intomefrom Investments Bank interest and dNldends 8.070 5.659 18,114 17,213 Incomefrom charitoble ond oncillory trodlng Parish Centre hire P3rish ftat rental Bellt()wer income 15,611 6.973 15.611 6,973 400 14,988 5,546 150 Focus. bookstall and prlntln8 20 Refreshments 2(1) 421 Fees 3,827 3.827 2,815 Other income linc fundraising) 695 26.611 27,011 24,635 143.320 Sale ofAyclrffe TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 86.665 4.785 5,659 97.109 214,821 RESOURCES EXPENDED Gronts Charities and appeals 275 Activities d1ctlY relating to the workof the church Dlocesan Parish Share 61,221 Church running expenses 36.637 Mlnlstry expenses 961 Upkeep of serv BulldlnB5 rnaintenance 3353 3.628 5,209 61,221 36,637 961 42.952 31,134 676 1.247 7.317 1,247 13,658 L403 18,566 6.341 Parlsh Centre runnlng costs 23,052 23.052 17,974 11

The Parochlal Churth Coundl of the Ecdesiastical Parish of St Mary-the-Vlr8ln, Dover Parish fiat running costs Belltower running costs Aycllffe Church Centre Examinatlon and Prolessional Fees 167 167 268 720 159 8,594 8,594 3,732 139.196 6.341 145,537 117,584 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 139,471 3.353 6.341 149.165 122,793 NET INCOMING/(OUTGOINGI RESOURCES 152.8C6 L432 16821 {52.056) 92,028 GAINs/ILOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS 20,240 ILI.634 33856 64,730 180,392) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 132.566} L432 9352 33156 11674 11.636 BAL4NCES &/F AT I JAN 2023 320.698 218.997 356.729 896,424 884,788 TRANSFER BEEN FUNDS 167.9721 167.972 BAIANCES CIF AT31 DEC 2023 120.160 169.404 228.949 85 9CIJ,098 896,424 This report was approved by the PCC and signed on t1r ihalf by Lindsay Powell-williams (Churchwarden & pcc Chainnanl Graham Perry ITreasurerl 12

The Parochial Chur¢h Council of the Ecdesiastkal Parfsh of 5t Mary-the-vlrgtn. Dover Balance sheet at 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Note FIMed Assets 2{al 57,173 762,658 58,678 787,928 819.831 846,606 Current Asséts 982 46,827 6,311 47ffi80 38.001 Cash at bank and In hd 95.569 54,120 UABILITIE&. FALUNG wmiim ONE YEAR 4Joz 4,302 NETCURRENfASSET5 89267 49.818 NET ASSETS 896,424 FUNDS GellI Fund OJ60 320.698 169A04 289564 320,698 218.997 390,585 356,729 896,424 13

The Parochial Churth Councll of the Ecdeslastical Parish of St Mary-th&Vlr8ln. Dover Notes to the FlnarKlal Statementsforthe year ended 31 December 21)Z1 l. AccouffflN6 POUCIES The finanaal statements have been piepared under the historical c05t convention exopt for the valuion of investmènt assets. whlch are5hown at market value. a1 in accdaft with the Statement of Recommended Practice150RPI IFRS 1021. subJectto the.true and fair overrlde. probryslon. •nd the thurth Accountln8 Regulatlons 2(. Funds General funds represent the funds of the PCC that a nol subject to any restrKtions regarding their use and are available for appllcatlOA on the general purposes of the PCC. FLtnds dewated for a parucular purpose by thè PCC are a150 unrestrlcted. Durin8 thi5 year. funds were desi8natedto the Belltowerand to theJaL Hthvitt Youthfvnd. The5eare shown on the balance sheet as part of unre5trided funds afftl thwe is a breakdown rn SettiL 6 below. The acUnts include all ttansactions. ats and liabiltties for whith the PCC is responsible (n law. Tly do not indude the attounts of church group5 that owe thelr main affiliaiion kn another i1¥ or ttrwthat are informal gatherings ofchurch members. Incomi resources Voluntcry incomeondcopitolsourtes CollectlDn5 are reco8Thsed when recer¥ed byor on behalfof thè PCC Planned wvln8 recelvable under (4ftAid ts recognised only then refved. Income tax recovefable on GfftAid is recognlsed when the income is received. Grants and legaoe5 to the PCC a accouftted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its le881 entitlement, the amount due is quarEtifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasortabty certain. Funds ralsed by salès and &milarevents are accounted frgross. Sales of book5 and magazines from the churth book£tsll are accourted forwo$5. Services provided byvolunteers are not valued or Teco8nised a5 income. Other income Rentsl frorn the lettlwof chvrth premi5e5 Is recognlsed when the wtsj is du& Incomefrorn investments Dividends are accounted f(K when due and pardble. Interest entidements are ac£ounted fcy as they are recelved. Tax recoverable on suth Income Is reccnlse(l in the same accounting year. Goln5ond losseson investments Realised gains or losses on investments are recognised when investments are sokl. unliSed 8ains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of imie5tments on 31 December. 14

The Parodiial Church Council of the Ecdeslastical Par15h of St Mary-the-vlrgln. Dover Resources expended Gmnts Grants and donations are acu)unted for when paid 0r. orwhen awarded. rfthatOWaTd LYeate5 a bindin8 obligation on the PCC. Govèrnment Grants relangtO revenue are recoBnised In Income on a systematk basts overthe perlcK15 In whlch the PCC recogni5es the related costs for which thÈ grant is intended to compensat& Actlvities relothy to the wrjrkof t17e thurch The diocesan parish share is accounted For when pahl. Ary parish share Urad at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational It>v8h a legall lialIty and s shown a5 a Lyeditor in the Balano Sheet. During both 2022 and 2023 the diocesan parish sharewas brought fulty up to date-therefore ttpre is no such provision In the accounts for 2023. Con¥ecratedpropertyandmovablechtsrchfvmishir Consecrated and bened property of any klnd Is exduded fromthe accounts by 5.10(2llal and Ic) of the Charltles Act 2011. Mo¥able church furnishings held by the Ific4r and ChurChward5 on Spe0 trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for thsposal. a a¢£ounted for a5 inalienable property unless consecrdted. They ère in the church's Inventory whtch can be inspected at any reasonable iirne. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2004 there is insufficient cost Information available and therefore such eL$ are not valued in the accounts. Items arquired since ljanuary 2CQ2 have been pItalISed and depreciated in the accounts over their tjjrrenty anticipated useful economic life Ilnitially over four years) on a 5tralght-Ilne basls. All expenditure Inrred in theyeaT on consecrated or beneficed buildiw. indiv1dl ItLy under £l.LIX) or on the repalr of movable Church fvrnishin8s acquired befre l J•nuary2fA)l 1$ 7*ritten ort. Otherfvtures fittinps andoffice equipment Equlpment Used wlthin the church prern15es is depwiated on a raIght41n ba515 rfor¥ears. Indrvidual items of equlpment with a puitha5e prlce of £1.0 or arewrltten off when tho asset i5 acquired. Inyestments Investments are valued at market value at 31 DThiber. Current ossets Amounts owingto the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees. rents or otherlncome are sFw)wn as Wor5 less provlslon for amountsthat may prove uncoikntable. Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit ather wtth the CBF LThurch of En8tsnd Funds or at the bank. There a two deposil accounts wÉth the CCLA that respective hold Restritted or Des%nated cash. A signlficant deposit was pald ID October 2023 for a FlreAlarrn System to beIrlled in the parish cet7tre In January 2024. As the work was to be completed in 2024, that payment has been Indudoj a5 a prepayment among other currÈnt assets in 2023. 15

The Parochlal Churth Counril of the E(desIasti Parish of St Mary-thtrvlrgtn, Dover 2. FIXED ASSE[5 FOR USE BY THE PCC Httlngs land and 21aJ Tan9lble Alxedassets 4qulpment Total ACTUALIDEEMED COST At l January Z023 131463 216,463 AddttkK 3,690 220,153 At 31 DKember 2023 85,LKhl 135,153 DEPREcwnop4 At l January 2023 Charge lor the yeaff At YI December 2023 30.6CK) L7CL> 32.3txi 127.185 3,495 157,785 5,195 162.980 NET BOOKVAIUE At l January 2023 At 31 December 2023 4,278 4A73 58,678 57.173 52.7CiI The freehold land and klIdIng$ Comprise the Parish Centre. Foraccountin8 purpose5. the hi#orical cost oflhls property is deemed to be ihe cost 3S Stated by the Arthitects in the letter of December 1974 arKI ha5 not been updated. The fitti and equipment are used In St Marf5 Church and the Paiish Centre. 2(bJ Investtnentfixedossets Movements In the year: marketvae- l January 2023 Le55 sales of share5 Feb-23 Less sale5 of shares No¥-23 Net galn on annual re¥aluatK MarketVaue-31 t*cemr 1023 787.928 -70,LKI] -20,CMXI 64.730 762,658 Holdln8s dsh¥es held werv. 01-Jan-23 31-Dec-23 C8F Church of England Investment Fund Inc(we Share5. Fldelity Extra Income Fund Y-AC¢ M&G Corporate Bond I In¢. M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund I Inc" Threadneedle UK Equity Income RDR Z Inc. Threadneedle UK Monthly Income RDR Z Inc. 29,178 27330 107.473 3,982 26,012 26,615 25,061 27,330 112.440 4,162 26.679 27.708 3194.8 shares 501d 07102123, 922.62 share5 501d 30iiin3 Oividends reinvested 16

The Parochlal Church Qjuncil of the Ecdeslastical Parlsh of St Mary-the-vlrgln, Dover 3. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestrkkd Endowrnt Total Funds Fund FIKed Asset5 for Church use 57.173 57,173 762,658 Investmerf Flxed Assets 175,918 196.155 3,585 Current Assets 62.T15 32.794 95,569 -6,302 Current Uabllltles -6.302 Fund balance 289.564 390,585 909.098 DE&TORS 2022 Prepayment$ Tax Refunds 5. UABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLhYG DUE WttHIN OtIEYEAR 2022 Ac(Tuals of Parlsh Share Accruals of utilitles and other costs Pawn•nts received In advance 6J02 4.302 6312 4.302 17

The Parochial thurth Counal of the Ecde5iastlcal Parlsh of St Mary-thewvlrgln, Dover 6, FUND OETAILS Restrlrted funds Balan Galnsl Balance blf Fabri¢ Fund 14,996 15,300 Noro Eode5 Bequest 538 13.681 Dkk5nson Bequest 2,207 97 1,654 Saddleton Bequest 185,521 10.634 196.155 TuTnpenny Bequest 124 2,159 218,997 5.659 10,634 228,949 Restrlcted funds The Restricted funds comprise the followlng: al Fabrlc Fund: for the upkeep and developmart of the fabrlc ctrf the church. bl Nora Eades bequest.. fo¥ the upkeep and reacement of aknr han8lng5 and associated Item> cl Dkkinsoft bequest: forthe upkeep of the churth memorial garden. dl Saddleton bequest.. for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the thur(h. el Turnpenny bequest: forthe cholr. EndowmentfuThls 2022 Dover St Mary General Investment Fund StJames'5 Parlsh Hall funds M P Laurle Endowment 94.496 119.2n 142,962 356.729 630 Th@ Endowrnent funds comprtse the Dover St Mary General Inve5trnent Fund a1 two St Jamgs Parish Hall funds, the Income from all of whlch can be used fc general purw5e5. The income from the M P Laurfe Endowment is restrirted to the Fabric Fund. The increase in Endowment Fund balan artses because of 3 refiluation of the underfyir inve5trnerts at 31 Drnber 2023. 18

The Parothlal Churth Councll of the EcdÈslastical Parish of St Mary-the-Ifir8ln, D(Ner Deslgnated Iunrtstrkted FuThls) Balancè Expense5 Balan bm clf J•¢k Hewltt Youth Fund 160.429 4J85 133531 161,461 Bells and Belltower fvnd 743 167.972 4.785 (3353) 169,404 DesIated funds represent unrestricted fund5 for whith the PCC has indicated a partiajlar purpose. During PCC meeting5 in 2023 thejack Hewitt Youth Fund was desi8nated for fvnding youth prcyammes and m(Mw was set aside for the Bells and Pelltower malntenancè. The PCC employed three people10.8 equNalent}. Their 8ross wages and salarie5 amounted to £15WJI No members ofthe PCC were efflployed bythe PCC In the year ended 31 December 2023. A former rnember L)f the PCC, MTS Trish Simmon5. remains em0ved bythe PCC but re5vdwI frorn the PCC during the year. No other member of the PCC reved remuneratjon or e¥penses frIrthr save the refvnd ofany costs incurred on behalf of thè thurch.

The Parochial Churth Coundl of ihe Ecdeslastkal Parish of St Mary-thtrVirEln. Dover Independent Examinerfs Report to the Members of The Parochlal Church Council of St Mary The Virgln. Dover I report on the financial ststements for the year ended 31 December2023 which are Set out on pages 11 to 19. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity tru5tee5 of the Charity you are respowble for the pParatIon of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Att 2011 (the "Acf). I report in respect of my examination of the Ctsritys financial slatements carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all ihe applicable DIrectn$ given by the Charty Commission under sectH)n 14515llbJ of the Act. Independent examlnerfsstatement I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respert: 11 accounting records were not kppt in respect of the Charity as required section 130 of the Att: or 21 the financial statements do not accord with those reconls- or 31 the financtal statements did not cornply wtth the applir3ble requirement5 concerniTrd the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(K)8 otherthan any requirement that the financial statements give a'true and fairf view which is nota matter considered as partof an independent examination. I have no concerns and have wme across no other matters in connection with t examination to which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the financial ststements to be reached. lan Derek Pascall FCA Mccabe Fofd Williams Chartered Accountants Charlton House Dour Street DOVER Kent cr16 IBL Lp.- Date: 2024 20