St Mary the virgin, Dover a parfsh v4ithin the Dover Town Benefke Annual ReFbOrt & Financlal Ststements For the Parochial Church Councll For the year ended 31 December 2024 Incumbent: Reverend CatherlneTucker, Interim Team Rertor. Dover Town Team Mlnlstry luntil July 2024) Incumbenry now vacant C/0 St Marfs Church Dover &nnon Street cr16 18Y Bankers: CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hlll Avenue Kings Hlll West Malllng ME194JQ Independent Examlners: Mccabe Ford Wllllam5. Chartered Pxcountsnts, Chartton House. Dotsr Street, Dover. CT16 IBL Reglstered Charlty No: 1134310
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccleslastlcal Parfsh of St Mary-the-Vlr8ln, Dover Parochlal Church Coundl Annual Rewt for 2024 l. Alm and Purpose St Marfs Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of Coperating within the DoverTown Team Ministry, benefice of four parishes. in promoting in the ecclesiastical Parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistic, soclal and ecumenical. The PCC is a150 specificalty responsible for the maintenance of St Marfs Parlsh Centre, Dieu Stone Lane, Dover. 2. Objectlves and Actlvltles The PCC is commltted 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 falth into practlce throu8h prayer. worship, study and sacrament. When planning activities. the PCC has considered the Chartty 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 tommunity are set OLrt below. To facilitate this worf(. ¢t 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 DoverTown Team Vlslon Ststemert First, we want to be Spiritual fruirful; to follow Christ and be his disciples. Second. we want our thurthes 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 falth,. 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 Marfs Parlsh Objectlves 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 a5 0PPOrtunities for contemporary worship. To use all churth resources to build church life and to engage with the town. port and community- especlally amongst those in need, To be attively 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 fatth. To achieve greater active invofvement of all church members in ministry; and to encourage more people to respond to opportunltles for accredited ministries, lay and ordained-especially promoting the Authorised Lay Minlstries. To demonstrate compasslon and care for one another and promote the healing ministry of the Church. To underpin all our work by a spirit of generosity. good organisation and sound financial management.
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecdeslastlcal Parlsh of St Mary-the-Wir8ln, Dover Thomas Toke Charlty The Thomas Toke Charity is a registered charity {no. 2524051 whose income is restricted for use on and in St Marfs church building. Whilst the parish received no grants from the Thomas Toke Charity during 2024, the availability of grants from the tharty is borne in mind when planning the parish's finances for the year. A number of the Church's PCC member5 are also trustees of the Thomas Toke Charity. 4. Achlevements and Perf¢xmance 4.1 Church and other Fabrlc The fabric of 5t Mary's continues to be maintained to a Very high stsndard, with annual mandatory maintenance and improvement to the fabric, which follows the current legislation. This is carried out under the supeNision of Dave Smith, Clerk to the Fabric, and our Architert. John Minter of Lee Evans Partnership LLP, Architert and Town Planners. Our thank5 go to Dave. John. plumbers, electricians. and all invofved in the maintenance of our church buildings. After a Flre Risk Assessment for both the Church and Parish Centre. improvements have been made to the church System including the abiltty to open the South Door. A new fire alaryn system was installed in the parish centre durlng the year. The prolect to re-order the west end of St Marfs Church was started in the autumn and is scheduled for completion bv the spring or early summer of 2025. Thanks are due to a number of church members who have been meeting regularly wlth John Mlnter, our Architett, and staff from Hippersons, our main contractor with the result that minor challenges have been dealt with promptly and the project has progressed well as a result. 4.2 Worship and Growth Following the departure of the Rev Catherlne Tucker in July to her new p)5t in Ramsgate. the running of the church and its weekly routlne was left in the hands of churchwardens Lindsay Powell-williams and James Franci5. The Rev. Meli55a Carter proved to be an invaluable source of spiritual wsdom and practical help during this difficult time as we contemplated the future and also began work on the reordering of the west end of the church. 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 PTO Fr Richard Wood5. At St Mary's in particular we thank PTO Revd Trish Godfrey for her continued sterling work which provides essential stsbility and continutty and to guest PTO Richard Rossignol who has and continues to support St Marfs. Reader Chris knble has been most supportive this year and we are pleased that he continue5 Within the disrnMent proce55 for ordinatn. Much thanks to St Marfs Churchwardens who have worked hard- Llndsay Powell-williams and James Francls.. Thanks also to Churchwarden Emeritus Anthony Shi150n who has been key within the Reorderlng Team and helps so much with the routine of church services. We owe much thanks to ALM Gill Neary and Reader Chris Scoble who continue the Healing Ministry on the first Sunday of the month. Under our Dirertor of Music, Jake Convery, the Choir has increased both in adult numbers las well as many guests for special services) and the children becoming regularly involved.
The Parochlal Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parlth of St Mary-the-wirgin. Dover 5. Communlty Eng•gernent and Outreath St Mary's engages in outreach and social action within the local community in many ways. Chlldren's ministry- Thanks to Revd Trish Godfrey. Natalie Shilson. Tina and John Eddolls for the continued children'5 church and family seryices. In addttron to the Sunday children's work Trish Simmons, backed by Revd Melissa Carter, has continued to head up the Friday moming 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. The faith orientated Little Shining Lights is continuing with significant numbers attending. Wednesdavs midweek Holy Communion continues with a stea(ty 16 to 20 attender5 per week and is also a sour¢e of pastoral support for older members. We have worked hard on the welcome we offer to new people, focussing on integrating new member5 into the congregation and this has had good results. We are encoura8ed by the increased diversity within the congregation. The Visitors Team. led by rim Boyton Adams. enabled us to open the church on some weekdays across the summer months to visitors, both tourists and local residents. The Community Café continues under the faithful leadership of Penny Heron. Una Mills tontinues to lead the Social Events Group. providing refreshments at special events throughout the year and for worshippers after the regular Sunday and Wednesday services. A group of willing volunteers also came together once again to run a successful Christmas Fayre. Above all we would like to thank our cuent PCC members who represent all of us In the runnlng and care of our church, to our school govemors and to Liz Fisher who doe5 the DI0San Return5. Thanks also to John Paul and Slmon Tse for helping with the financial duties following Graham Perrfs move out of Kent causing him to relinquish the post of PCC Treasurer at the APCM in April. New overall Treasurer is key. A biE thanks also to Jean Easley captain of the bell ringers. To Jon and Tina Eddolls for producing the new logo and flags. and to lon Eddolls for his photography and the upkeep of interesting material on the TV monitor-for all the community to see. Thanks also go to Trish Simmons for her work as Parish Centre Manager. Whilst receipts from hirers were about the same as In 2023, we are aware that the parish subsidises the operation of the parish centre which provides a venue for many varied church activities in addition to community activities. However. because of dwindling reserves. we need to improve that situation, by reducing costs and increasing receipts. St Marfs continues as a collection point for donated goods. We sUPPOrt FairTrade. The Jack Hewitt Fund, established in 2(X)5, ha5 5UPPOrted youth work within the Dover Deanery sino that date, in addition to covering the cost of an organ scholarship at St Marfs Ivacant5ince 20191 and of the church's own youth work. However, it was found necessary to cease offerlng youth grants and un-deslgnate part of the investment during the year to allow us to pay our Parish Share. Our Pastoral Care Team supports those in our parish who a sKk and housebound. under the supervision and organisation of our Pastoral Care Co-ordinator. 4.5 St Marfs Prlmary Scht)ol The links with the Church School are very important to St Mary's and member5 of the congregation have taken on important roles, including governorship. The School periodicalty visits the Church for worship at festivals and for their Leavers, Service. Clergy visit the school weekly to lead Collertive Worship and help deliver the RE curriculum.
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecdesiastlcal Parfsh of St Mary-the-vlrgln, Dover 4.6 Dover College. We maintain connectlons wtth Oover College. an Independent school with both preparatory 2nd secondary provision, our clergy and lay ministry team continuing to lead college Chapel seTvices and discussion groups for senior pupils. 4.7 PastQfal Offices Baptisms, weddings and funerals remained at a similar level to 2023, although the start of the reorderin8 work in the autumn no doubt reduced the church's physical attrartiveness as a venue to the general communlty. 4.8 Muslc The rnusic tradition of St Marfs is a very important part of the life of the Church. Under the leadership of Jake Convery, our Director of Music, St Marfs choir helps lead the worship Sunday by Sunday and participates in a number of addltlonal service5 throughout the year, Includlng two or three Evensongs. Jake is also in the discernment protess for ordination. and we are thankful that he will be with u5 for another year. 4.9 Partnershlps In the Town The Team Rector is a Port Chaplain attending monthly meetings with the other Chaplains and leading key memorial servlces. This year the memorial for the Zeebrugge Disaster of 1986 Saw a different format. with St Mary's memorlal window being a focus for an Open Weekend. St Marfs is also part of Christians Together in Dover making link5 ecumenically across the town and linking with Doverfs Foodbanks, Street Pastors and projerts such a5 Baby Baslcs. The Team Rector Is Honorary Chaplain to the Town's Mayor and encourages St Marfs CNIC role as a church. 5. Plans for the future Our plans for the future are prayerfully based upon the vision set out in paragraph 2 atrxwe. In particular, the PCC will be investl8ating the possibilities of: Improving the links between the church mrnmunity 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 ministryto the seafaring community and the development of a new logo. Re-ordering our interior to a55tst with cornmunity engagement a1 flexibiltty of worship. Developing our tethnologital equipment in order to offer the public wlth a 2151 century experience. Setting up a Friends of St Marfs A550ciation to raise funds and build links with our wlder community of supporters. Developing our ministry to children. familie5 and young people in partnershlp wtth the other Benefice parishes. Tending the spiritual life of both churchgoer5 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.
The Parochial Church Councll of the Ecdeslastlcal Parfsh of St Mary-the-vlrgln, Dover 6. Hnanclal Revlew It Wa5 a difficult year for St MarVs financially. pèrticularly since we had M Treasurer for much of the year. Resources expended exceeded incoming resource5 by £102,OLI), the two most significant costs being £66.000 for the parish share and £49,Crf)O for the church reordering. Whilst expenditure on the reordering will come to an end when the work is completed. work has started on reducing the annual deficit on the General Fund which includes most of the day-to-day costs and income of the parish. 7.Reserves Pollcy The PCUS investment objettives seek to provide through investment yield5 svfficient to allow the PCC, together with other available source5 of income. to meet its present and foreseeable funding needs. Whilst not re5trictinB investments to funds specifically destribed as 'Ethical'. regard 15 to be paid to ensure that the PCC5 funds are not invested activities inconsistent with the Church's Christian beliefs. The PCC has adopted a cautlOU5 policy in relatton to the investment of reserve5 using the CBF'S Church of England Funds- in view particularly of the C8F's good reputatlon for reliable and ethically responsible inve5tment- and Fidelity worldwide investment. The PCCS investments gained £26.550 during 2024 from revaluation. 8. Volunteers The PCC wlshes to thank all those who work so hard volunteering to take part In the various activities at St Marl5, including cleaning, gardening or in helping in our work in the community. 9. Stru¢tureft governance and management The method of appointment of PCC members 15 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 elettion to the PCC. The PCC member5 are responsible for making decision5 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 Standin8 Commlttee This is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any direttions given by the Councll. Durtn8 2024, all of its meetings were held face-to-face, with some decisions taken by email discu55ion. The full PCC meets every two months, and the aBendè5 have been streamlined to allow time for in-depth discussion on policy and significant items, while devolving more detailed matters to the Stsnding Committee, wtth the aim of reducing delays in decision making to a n7inimum. The Standing Committee minutes are feviewed at each PCC meeting.
The Parochial Church Councll of the Eccleslastlcal Parlsh of St Mary-thfrvlrgln, Dover 9.2 Safeguardlng Our Parlsh Safeguardlng Co-ordlnator and Parish Dlsc105ure Offir ensure that our parish procedure5, organi5ation and pastoral practices comply with Diocesan Safeguarding guidelines and that all those who work wlth vulnerable adults and children are properly trained and have their DBS certificates issued or renewed. ReBular meeting5 take place with the Team Rector. 10. Admlnlstratlve Inforniatlon St Marfs Church is sltuated in Cannon Street. Dover. Its correspondence address: St Mary's Parish Office The Parish Centre Dieu Stone Lane Dover CT16 IBY The PCC Is a body corporate IPCC Powers Measure 1956. Church Representation Rules 20061 and is registered with the Charlty Commission under the full title of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgln, Dovert with the Registered Number 1134310.
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecdeslastical Par5sh of St Mary-the-vlrgln, Dover 10.1 Membershlp The member5 of the pcc for St Mary the Wirgin are either ex officio or elerted by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Its membership was as follows: Incumbent.. The Re¢d Catherine Tutker Until July 2024 Team Vicar.. Asst Curate.. PerniiSSiOn to Officiate: The Re¢d Melissa Carter The Re¢d Angela Stupple The Re¢d Trish Godfrey Churchwardens.. James Francis Lindsay Powell-williams Representatives on the Deanery Synod: Vacant Position Elected members of the Nikki Goodfellow PCC from APCM 2023 Una Mills Frances Trewartha {PCC Secretary) Christina Eddolls Jonathan Eddolls Penny Heron Joanna Solly Lindsay Powell-William5 James Francis Anthony Shilson Paul fingey Graham Perry (Treasurer) Sammy Wall Dave Smith wa5 CTrOPted as Clerk to the Fabric Elected members of the PCC from APCM 2024 Mercy Banjo Jake Convery Christina Eddolls Jonathan Eddolls Penelope Heron Una Mills Anthony Shilson David Smith Paul Tingey Frances Trewartha (until May 20241 Sammy Wall Thomas Wheeler Ex-officio member of the PCC Chrls Scoble (Lay Reader) This report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Lindsay Powell-williams Ichurchwardenl Nigel Simm ns (Treasurer) Date:
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecdeslastlcal Par15h of St Mary-thtrvlrgln, Dover ststement of Finandal A¢tl¥5tyfor the year enthd 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restrkted Eodowment Total Funds 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES General DeslÉnated Funds Funds 20Z3 Incoming Resour¢e5from donors Planned vIng Collections 12.890 4.592 12,890 4,592 50 15,633 3,379 Gift Aid tax recovered 17.532 17,532 19,012 Othervoluntury incomlng resotsrces Donatlons-Toke Donatlons- Other 30,099 2,873 2,206 2,000 Legacles 4,206 32,972 Incomefrom investments Bank Snterest and dividends 7.236 6.465 18,S47 18,114 Incomefrom choritable and oncAllury troding Parish Centre hlre 15.463 6,670 15,463 6,670 15,611 6,973 Parish flat rental Belltower Income Refreshments Fees 300 3CQ 200 3.827 27,011 3,857 26.2 3,857 26.290 TOTAL 5NCOMING RESOURCES 53,964 7.765 66,575 97,109 RESOURCES EKPENDED Gronts Charities and appeals Activities directly relotlng to the work of the church Dlocesan PaiSsh Share 66,033 Church runnlng expenses 37.363 Mlnistry expenses 224 Upkeep of services Bulldin8s mairntenance Church reordering Parlsh Centre running ¢osts Parish flat rvnning costs Examlnatlon and Profe551onal Fees 250 3,101 3,351 3,628 66,033 38,224 224 61,221 36,637 961 743 270 1,013 10.946 1,247 13,658 8,421 2,525 49.265 49,265 19.295 70 19,295 23,052 70 167 6.721 6,721 8,594 138.870 52,921 191,791 145,537
The Parochlal Church Coundl of the Ecdeslastlcal Parfsh of St Mary-thtrvlrgln, Dover TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 139.120 3,101 52.921 195.142 149,165 NEfiNCOMING /fOUTGOINGJ RESOURCES GAINSIILOSSESI ON INVESTMENTS {85,1561 1.745 145.1561 1128,5671 152,0561 550 4.924 12.134 8,942 26,$50 64.730 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 184,6(6) 6,669 133,0221 8,942 1102,0171 12,674 BALANCES BIF AT I JAN 2024 120.160 169.404 228.949 390,585 909,098 896,424 TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS 99,669 190.3191 19,3SOI BALANCES CIF AT 31 OEC 2024 135.223 85.754 186,577 399,527 807,081 909.098 Thls report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Lindsay Powell-williams Ichurchwardenl Nigel Simmons ITreasurerl 10
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccleslastlcal Parlsh of St Mary-the-vlrgln, Dover Balance sheet at 31 December2024 20Z4 2023 Note Flxed Assets Tanglble fixed assÈts Investment assets 21al 21b) 71,241 633.889 57,173 762,658 705,130 819,831 CurrentA55ets Debtor5 Short term deposlts Cash at bank and In hand 1.465 24.145 102,250 9,888 47,680 38,001 95,569 127,860 LIABILITIES: Amoupifs FALUNG DUE WtrHIN ONE YEAR 125.9091 16,3021 NET CURRENT ASSETS 101.951 89,267 NET ASSETS 807,081 909,098 FUNDS Unrestrkted GenÈral Fund 135,223 120.160 . tlesl8natÈd Fund 85,754 169,404 220,977 289,564 186,577 228,949 Endowme 399,527 390,585 807,081 909,098 11
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccleslastkal Parlsh of St Mary-the-Vlr8ln, Dover Ilotes to the Hnandal St•tementsforthe year ended 31 December 2024 ACCOUNTING POUCIE5 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 accordano with the Statement of Recommended practi ISORPI IFR5 1021, subject to the.true and fair override- provision. and the Church Accounting Reg¢Jlatlons 2(l. There are no materlal uncertainties that may tast doubt on the PCCS abilityto continue as a going concem. Funds General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subjert to any restrlctions regardlngthelr use and are available for appllcatlon on the 8eneral purp(>se5 of the PCC Fund5 de518nated for a partiEular purpose by the PCC are a0 unrestricied. Restricted funds can onty be used for parUculai restrltted purposes. Restittions arise when specified by the donor or funds are raised for particular purposes. Endowment funds are held in perpetuity wTrth On the income ralsed beln8available for Spending. The accounts include all transactions. assets and liabilities for whith the PCC is responsible in law. They do not ir¢clude the accounts of ch¥h 8roups that owe thwr main affiliation to another body tytPK)se that are Infomial gatherings of church members. Incom1 re50urce5 Voluntorylncome ond copftolsources CollectiorL$ 3re reco8nised when eIVed by or on behalf of the PCC Planned giving donatlons are recognlsed when recetved. Income tèx recoverable on Gift Ald Is reco8ni5ed when received. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notthed of Tts legal entitlement, the amount due is quantlflable and Sts ultlmate reIpl by the PCC Is reasonabty certain. Government Grants relatlngto revenue are recognlsed In Income on a systemauc basls overthe periods In whlch the PCC recognises the lelated costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Fund5 raised by sales and similar events are accounted forgros Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for8T05S. Servlces provlded by volunteers are not wdlued or re¢ognlsed as Income. Otherlncome Rental from the lettlng of church premises ts recognised when thè rental is du Incomefrom investments DSvidends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted foras they are received. Tax recoverable on Such Income 15 recogni5ed in the same accountin8 year. 12
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecdeslastlcal Parfsh of St Mary-thfrvlrgln, Dover Gains and losseson investments Reallsed galns or tosses on investments are reu)gnlsed when Investments are sold. Unreallseil gains or losses a accounte(I for on revaluation ol investments on 31 December. Re50urce5 expended Gmnts Grants and donations are accountEd for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. ArtNitie5 relating to the workof the Chura The diocesan parish share is ac¢ounte(I for when paid. Any parlsh share unpaid at 31 December is provided for In these accounts as an operational Ithou8h not a legall liabilty and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. During both 2023 and 2024 the diocesan parish share was brought fulty up to date- therefore there is no such provislon in the accounts for 2024. Flxed assets CoftsecrotprtspertY ond movable churchfvrnishings Consecrated and beneficed property of any klnd Is ex¢luded from the *¢ounts by s.10(2llal and Icl of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church furnishin8s held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and whleh requlrè a f8¢ultv for disposal, are accounted for as Inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed In the ¢hur¢h's inventory which can be it)spected at any reasonable time. For inalienèble property acquired prior to 2Q)4 there is Snsufficlent C05t informatlon available and therefore such assets are not valued In the a¢¢ouAts. Items acquired since l January 2002 have been capitslised and depreciated in the accounts over their currently antiopated useful economic life Ilnltlally over four vearsl on a strai8ht-line bas¢s. All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, Indid1 items under £l,(00 or on the repair of movable church furnishin85 acquired before l January 2(X)2, 15 written off. OtherAixture5 fittings und office equlpment Equipment used within the church premi5es1s deplated on a straight-line basis over fouryears. Individual Items of eqLtiprnent with a purchase price of £l,fKfJ or le55 are written off when the asset is acquired. Freehold land and buildlngs arè dèpreaated on a straight Ilne basls overfifty year& Investments Investments are valued at market value at 31 December. Currentas5ets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in re5pett of fees. rents orother income are shown as debtors less provlsion for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Short-term deposlts Indude cash held on deposit either With the CBF Church of England Funds or atthe bank. There a two deposit accounts wlth the CCIA that respectivety hold Restrirted lx Designated cash. 13
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parlsh of St Mary-th&Vlrgln. Dover 2. FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BYTHE PCC Fre¢h¢)Id nd and 2fa} Tanglble fixed ussets bulldlngs equlwnent Total ACTUALIDEEMED COST At l January 2024 85,C(M) 135.153 220,153 Addltlon5 23.391 158,544 23.391 243,544 At 31 Dé¢ember 2024 85,IXKI DEPRECIATION At l January 2024 Charge for the year At 31 Dember 2024 32.3(A) 1,71KJ 130.680 7,623 138.303 162,980 9.323 172,303 800K VALUE At l January 2024 At 31 Dember 2024 52,7 51,(NJ) 4,473 20,241 57,173 71,241 The freehold land and bulldlngs comprise the Parish Centre. For accounting purposes, the historlcal tost of this property is deemed to be the cost as ststed by the Architects in the letter of Deomber 1974 and ha5 not been updated. The fittings and equipment are used in St Marls Church and the Parish Centre. 21bJ Investmentllxedassets Movements in the yèar. Market value- l January 2024 Lèss sale of shares 762,658 1155.3191 26.550 633,889 Net galn on annual revalu* Market Value- 31 Dècember 2024 Holdlngs of shares held were: 01-Jatr24 31-Dec-24 CBF Church of England Irwestmenl Fund Income Shares Fidelity Extra Income Fund Y- Acc M&G Corporate Bond I Inc M&G Strategic Corporate Bond Fund I In¢ Threadneedle UK Equity Income RDR Z Inc Threadneedle UK Monthly Income RDR Z Inc 25,061 27.330 107,473 3,982 26.012 26,615 20.568 20,652 89,089 3,261 21,232 22,371 14
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecdeslastlcal Parlsh of St Mary-the-Vlr8ln, Dover 3. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestrktsd Endowm•nt Total Fund5 Funds Fund Flxed Assets foT Church use 71.241 76.073 71,241 633,889 Investment FSxed AssÈts IS8,289 48.383 399,527 Current Assets 79,477 127,860 Current Llabilltles 15,8141 120,0951 125,9091 807,081 Fuhd balan 220,977 186,STI 399,527 4. DEBTORS 2023 Sundry debtors 1,465 S. LIABILlnES: AMOUNts FALUN6 DUE WryHIN OPIE YEAR 2023 Accrua of utlll¥es and other costs 25,9 6,302 6,302 15
The Parochlal Church Coundl of the Ecdeslastlcal Parfsh of St Mary-the-vlrgln. Dover 6. FUNO DETAILS Restrlrted funds Balance Incomlng Outgolni Transfers Galnsl alan¢e blf Resources Resources (Losses) Fabrlc F)d 15,3LKI 5,277 12,1651 19.3501 9,062 Nora Eades Bequest 13.681 14,627 Dlcklnson Bequest 1.654 102 1360} 1.396 Saddleton Bequest 196,155 149,2651 12.134 159,024 Uttle Lambs 1.3 1861) 439 Turnpenny Bequest 2,159 140 12701 2,029 228,949 7.765 152,921) 19.3501 12,134 186,577 Restrirted fvnds The Re5trOcted funds comprise the followlng: al Fabrlc Fund.. for the upkeep and development of the fabric of the church. bl Nora Eades bequest: forthe upkeep and replacement of attar han8lnBs and aSSlated items. cl Oickinson bequest.. for the upkeep of the church memorial garden. dl Saddleton bequest.. for the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the churth. el Turnpenny bequesi.. for the cholr. fj knttle Lamb5: for mother and child group. The transfer represents the purchase of fixed assets. Endowment funds 2023 Dover St Mary General Investment Fund St James's Parlsh Hall fvnds 105,833 133,581 160,113 103,464 130,591 156,530 M P Laurie Endowment 399.527 3,585 16
The Parochial Church Councll of the Ecdeslastlcal Parf5h of St Mary-the-Vlr8in, Dover The Endowment funds comprise thè Dover St Mary General Investment Fvnd arkd two St lame5'5 Parish Hall funds, the income from all of whlch ran be used for general purposes. The Income from the M P Laurie Endowmentls restri¢te(I to the Fabric Fund. The increase in Endowment Fund balances arises because of a revaluation of the underlwng investments at 31 December 2024. OesSgnated {Unrestrlcted Funds) Balance b/f Income Expemes Galns I Transfers Balance clf Jack Hewitt Youth Fund 161,461 4.453 13.1011 4.924 190,3191 77,418 Bells and Belltower fund 7,943 393 8,336 169.404 13.101) 4.924 19),3191 85,754 De51gnated funds represent unrestricted fttnds for which the PCC has indicated a partiojlar purpose. During 2023 the Jack Hewitt Vouth Fund was designated for funding youth programmes and money was set aside for the 8e115 and Belltower maintenan. Durlng the year £90,319 was undesignated and transferred back tO8enerJl fund5. 7. SALARY COSTS The PCC employed three people10.8 equivalentl. Their gross wages and salarles arnounted to £23,073. One member of the PCC was employed bythe PCC in the year ended 31 December2024 asthe Parish Centre Manager. No members of the PCC recelved remuneration or experÈses fortheir dutles. S the rtfund of any costs incurred on behalf of the Church. 8. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS At the year end the PCC was committed to paying £201.61712023- NIL) in respect of thurch reordering. 17
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecdeslastlcal Parfsh of St Mary-the-vlrgln. Dover Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Members of The Parochial Church Council of St Mary The Virgin, Dover l pOrt on the financial 5tstements for the year ended 31 December 2024 whlch are set out on pages 9 to 17. 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 Charitles Act 2011 Ithe°AcWI. I report in respect of my examination of the Charitys financial statemer¢ts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Art and In carrylng out my examination I have followed all the applicable DIrectn5 given by the Charlty Commlsslon under section 14515llb) of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mattets have come to my attention in connection with the examination giwng me cause to believe that in any material respect: 11 accounting records were not kept in respert of the Charrty a5 required by section 130 of the Act: or 21 the financial statements do not accord with those records: or 31 the financial statements did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and ¢ontent of financial statements set OLrt in the Charitie5 (Actounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial ststements give a 'true and fairf viewwhich is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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. lan Derek Pascall FCA Mccabe Ford William5 Chartered Accountants Charlton House Dour Street DOVER Kent CT16 IBL Date.. &l 2025 18