## ST JUDE’S CHURCH, PLYMOUTH Annual Report for the Year ending 31 December 2024 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE APCM 27 APRIL 2025 1 **|** Page 27 April 2025 ## **CONTENTS OF THE FORMAL ANNUAL REPORT FOR ST JUDE’S CHURCH, PLYMOUTH** ## **PAGE TOPIC 3 Administrative Information 4 Structure, Governance and Management 4 Objectives and Activities 4 Church Electoral Roll** ## **4 Safeguarding** ## **4 Review of the Parochial Church Council Year 6 Finance Summary** ## **ATTACHMENTS** ## **Annual Accounts** 2 **|** Page 27 April 2025 ## **Administrative Information** St Jude’s Church is situated on a site it shares with its Upper Hall, Lower Hall, Church Cottage and Vicarage, on the corner of Beaumont Road and Tothill Road. It is part of the Diocese of Exeter within the Church of England. The Vicarage part of the site is the responsibility of the Diocese of Exeter. The correspondence address is: The Vicarage, Knighton Road, Plymouth PL4 9BU. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Jude is registered with the Charity Commission No. 1134316. SPECIAL NOTES ON CHANGES FROM 2020. The newly revised “Church Representation Rules” on elections were formally adopted (Recorded in the October 2020 APCM Minutes) and relevant items on elections are below: - i. That Churchwardens will be elected once for a maximum period of service of 6 years, previously 5 years, after which they must step down for at least 1 year. - ii. That PCC members will be elected once for a maximum period of service of 3 years, previously annually for a maximum of 3 years, after which they must step down for at least 1 year. - iii. That Deanery Synod Representatives are elected once for the three-year term of the Synod (i.e. a ‘Trimester’ which restarts in 2023), being able to serve the Parish for two consecutive terms, after which they must step down for at least 1 Trimester. Church Members who served on the PCC for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2024 were: |Incumbent:|Revd Timothy Smith|_Chairman from Sept 2006_| |---|---|---| |Curate:|Vacant|| |Wardens:|Rob Ponsford|_From April 2023_| |_(Max 2)_|Jean Roper|_From April 2024_| _Churchwardens are now elected once for a maximum term of 6 years, after which they must step down for at least one year._ Deanery Synod Representatives: Jackie Yates _From April 2024 (Max 2 with Electoral Roll below 100)_ _Deanery Synod members are now elected once for the fixed 3 year term of the Deanery Synod being replaced every 3 years. The current trimester began in 2023 and will renew in 2026. They must stand down for 1 Trimester following two served._ |PCC Elected Members:|Paul Weekes|_From April 2022_| |---|---|---| |_(Max 9 APCM to APCM)_|Colin Macleod|_From April 2023_| ||Debbie Macleod|_From April 2023_| ||Gordon Cook|_From April 2024_| ||Jayne Smart|_From April 2024_| ||Julie Evans|_From April 2024_| ||Les Roper|_From April 2024_| ||Peter Hadden|_From April 2024_| ||Tina James|_From April 2024_| _Elected PCC Members are now elected once for 3 years, after which they must step down for at least one year._ Co-opted PCC members _(Max 2)_ : None Others entitled to attend and vote: Licensed Clergy: None Licensed Readers: None 3 **|** Page 27 April 2025 ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the current edition of the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC under these same rules. ## **Objectives and Activities** St Jude’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting, in the ecclesiastical parish and into the City of Plymouth, the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the maintenance responsibilities for the Church, Upper Hall, Lower Hall and Church Cottage on the St Jude’s site. ## **Church Electoral Roll** There were 60 members on the Church Electoral Roll at the 2024 APCM, 42 of whom were non-resident in the parish, 18 resident. (At the 2023 APCM there were 65 members on the Church Electoral Roll, 48 of whom are non-resident in the parish, 17 resident) ## **Safeguarding** St Jude’s has always taken great care in ensuring it has had more than just a ‘due regard’ for safeguarding both children and vulnerable adults. The Parochial Church Council, its employees and officers have always been required to adapt to bring into operation current safeguarding good practice direction from statutory bodies such as the Church of England’s House of Bishops guidance through the Diocese of Exeter Safeguarding Officers. Safeguarding is a standing item at every PCC meeting. ## **Review of the Parochial Church Council Year** The full PCC met five times during the year. The meetings were on the 9 January, 12 March, 4 June, 17 September and 12 November. There were also Standing Committee meetings on 18 March, 25 March. There was an Interim meeting on 23 July. All meetings had an average attendance by the Vicar and elected members (PCC, Deanery Synod representatives and Church Wardens) of 91%. PCC minutes were publicly available throughout the year once approved at the subsequent meeting. Simplified agreed summaries of items of interest are produced soon after each meeting for distribution in the Church. At each meeting of the PCC, previous minutes are checked and approved and running accounts are presented by the Treasurer. Safeguarding is a standing item as well as a Health & Safety report, Human Resources and Sustainability. Highlights and some significant areas of the Church’s life covered during the year by the PCC on behalf of the Church are overleaf. 4 **|** Page 27 April 2025 ## **9 JANUARY 2024** A Licence for Worship in the Hall has been drafted and sent to Bishop Jackie to be signed off. Police and Crime Commission and Local Authority have requested the use of the Hall for their elections. The Budget Prediction was outlined for 2024 and this was formally accepted by the PCC as recommended by the Finance Team. The Church Building is now shut with the contractors arriving on Friday 12th January 2024. Items from the Church have been relocated into the Lower Hall and the Insurance company are content with these arrangements. Fire Extinguisher servicing and lightning conductor checks are due Feb 24 and the Annual Fabric report will be ready in time for the APCM. ## **12 MARCH 2024** The 2023 Annual Accounts were approved and signed. The current finance statements covered January 2024. The Next Era Projects accounts are being closely monitored. The general account NE contingency is in place and the ‘Bridging the Gap’ donations are covering the shortfall. Parish Giving has increased when compared to the last year. The Insurance is more expensive than was expected. The Building Control Officers has passed all work to date. All Health and Safety Policies are in place but will need Annual Reviews. The provisional PCC Annual Report was reviewed. It was highlighted that 6 serving members of the PCC have completed their 3 years and will be standing down for at least 1 year. A quote has been submitted regarding the repairs required for the flat roof. Water ingress near the Bell Tower and an offer to use a drone to check the building has been received and gratefully accepted. All DBS checks are up to date and on line training is ongoing. ## **18 March 2024 (STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING)** The PCC Standing Committee agree to appoint a new named Architect as our Quinquennial Architect. A grant application for work on the bell tower needs the Quinquennial Architects input. ## **25 March 2024 (STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING)** A significant leak around the high level windows of the church tower has been identified. A grant has been identified to help cover some of the cost but to access it we needed a report from our Quinquennial Architect. The PCC Standing Committee agree to go ahead with this. ## **4 June 2024** The first meeting after the APCM, allocated responsibilities for PCC Officers for 2024/25. The general church income remains buoyant. The Next Era Account income relates to the recovery of VAT from the LPoW scheme. Finances are on track and the contract is close to finishing. A formal re-opening ‘ceremony’ is being planned starting with a ‘soft’ opening and a ‘celebration’ event once everything is in place. The Archdeacon’s Visitation service will be held on 26 June at 7:00pm at St Marys and All Saints, Plymstock to admit the churchwardens to their office. ## **23 JULY 2024 (INTERIM PCC MINUTES)** PCC members provided with a briefing sheet regarding plans around the imminent retirement of the Vicar. Discussions and questions and answers about how we can prepare for an interregnum including the need to form Brunch teams. Banns can legally be read by LLRs. The outside hand rails are due to be completed by 24/7/24 which will allow the Church building to be accessed. A Sunday Celebration Service for St Jude’s was set for the 15[th] September 2024 once we have the Building Control certificate. Discussion about hiring St Jude’s was discussed as approaches have been made from local schools and others and formalising the rate needs to be agreed based on our running costs Tim confirmed he has spoken to the Patronage Secretary, the Bishop and the Arch Deacon to update them on the success of the Next Era Project and invite to future events. 5 **|** Page 27 April 2025 ## **17 SEPTEMBER 2024** A comprehensive Next Era Report was presented to the PCC, covering income generated, including Grants received and project cost. The Finance Report focussed on the awaited Gift Aid reclaim on the Next Era ‘Bridging the Gap’ donations and the VAT claimed on the construction invoices, both are significant sources of income for the project. The Insurance policy costs doubled, due to the building work, would return to normal levels post work. The cleaning hours will increased slightly to allow for additional tasks cleaning the church and the new toilets etc. The Vicars Discretionary fund to be handed to the Church Wardens on the Vicar’s retirement. All CRB checks are up to date and all on line training required has been completed. The National Safeguarding Standards have been posted in the Church/halls. New Electoral Roll Forms to be available in the back of Church from the 29[th] September 2024 ## **12 NOVEMBER 2024** The PCC were given an overview of the Safeguarding Action Plan and the use of a traffic light system to highlight training requirements and any gaps. All CRB checks are complete. The Parish Safeguarding Document and the Policy for Response to Safeguarding concerns or allegations were provided and approved. A full and comprehensive report from the Treasurer confirms that most of the Next Era bills have been paid and that there is enough funds to pay the final retention bill in January. The Health and Safety Officer reported on: COSHH assessments for the chemicals being used on site, Ladders need to be locked and secured; First Aider requirement for church events; Emergency Exits signs, and confirmed an evacuation plan is in place. **I** t was agreed that small purchases for essential items will be refunded by the Treasurer and that any larger purchases ought to be discussed with the Treasurer before a purchase is made. Tim mentioned that he has spoken with CPAS, our Patron, as he will need to put his notice in formally as soon as he is in a position to do so. The PCC will need to generate a Parish Profile when a new clergy position is advertised. ## **Finance Summary** It was probably the most important year for the Church, in the last hundred years. When after much prayer and sacrificial giving from our committed Church family over 14 long years, the wait was over, and we were at last able to start the refurbishment of the Church building. We started the year with £378,714 Restricted Funds, which is money donated for a specific reason that can only be spent on the purpose it had been given for, the Next Era Project. Further restricted funds of £184,231 was received during the construction phase, consisting of ‘Bridging the Gap’ donations and any Gift Aid recoverable, promised Grants received, bank interest, Listed Places of Worship claims, which meant we could claim back most of the VAT charged on building costs and materials purchased. To this we added the unrestricted £31,500 ‘Special Donation’ and £25,000 from our general income. The total income for the NE Project totalled a whopping £619,445. The project costs for 2024 came to £600,822 leaving £18,623 to complete the contract in 2025. This sum is more than enough to pay the final builder’s retention and any outstanding professional fees due. We are forecasting an underspend of approx. £6,500 overall on the project when the contract is finalised in the New Year. Praise the Lord! Planned giving donations to the General Account through monthly bank standing orders, monthly or weekly envelope scheme and the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) increased by 4.9% over last year, to £74,169. The bulk of income is paid through the PGS went up to £60,029 an increase of £5,316 when compared with last year. The benefits of the PGS scheme allows the reclaiming of Income Tax, from eligible donations, monthly and 6 **|** Page 27 April 2025 many donors choose the available option to increase their annual donation in line with inflation. The total amount of Income Tax recoverable by the Church on Gift Aided donations this year was £18,855 (£14,652 from PGS and £4,203 on income through bank standing orders). The financial outturn exceeded our budgeted forecast for the year by £7,000. This was due to the increase in general giving as explained above. Savings in the expenditure lines were achieved mainly due to the nonemployment of an administrator and overestimating Insurance costs, set higher in case of knock-on effect of the Next Era Project. Our general expenditure was £99,253 against a budget forecast of £92,019. Our general income was £116,335 against a budget forecast of £102,416. There were two urgent unbudgeted costs during the year relating to the Bell Tower and North window repairs of £12,768 and a £1,464 Insurance roof claim. These costs were offset by a £10,000 Grant from the Diocese and full reimbursement of the roof claim by our Insurers apart from the £250 excess. Despite these unplanned events we achieved a staggering inyear surplus of £17,000. With our restricted NE Project funds completely spent during the year we only carried forward small, restricted amounts in the Vicar’s Discretionary Fund (VDF), used to support pastoral need in our community and Digital Mission to cover any digital technology costs. The VDF will be administered by the Wardens during the clergy vacancy. The contribution to the 2024 Common Fund of £42,645 was paid in full, a slight increase over 2023. The Church continues to transfer 8% of unallocated general income to support the Mission Partners Group’s (MPG) nominated five main charities, with links to our Church, SOMA, OMF, CMS, MAF and Shekinah. The MPG discretionary fund supported University of Plymouth’s Student Union’s Tea and Toast initiative, CPAS, Plymouth Street Pastors and Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support. In all a total of £6,706 was allocated. Our annual Transforming Europe Network (TEN) ‘Harvest for the Hungry’ appeal was supported through direct giving to the organisation and any food items were donated to the Plymouth Food Bank. Regardless of the additional challenge to the Church members to underwrite the shortfall in the Next Era refurbishment project, our wonderful Church Family did not redirect funds from their general monthly/weekly giving to supplement this. In fact, our amazing Church family increased their giving to the general account, for the day to day running costs of the Church and our commitment to missional activities in our community, reflecting God’s abundant generosity to us. As God blesses us, let us be a blessing to others as we seek God’s plan for us in the coming year. ## **Approved by the PCC on 9[th] April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:** **CI Macleod DE Macleod ----------------------------------------------Mr Colin Macleod (Chair) Mrs Debra Macleod (Treasurer)** 7 **|** Page 27 April 2025 PLYMOUTH St. JUDE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL REPORT Year Ended 31st December 2024 Charity Reg No 1134316 Office: 01752 787111 Alan.. 07980 686980 TOTAL ACLL)UNTINCJ SERVICE Unit 10, Drake Mill Business Park Pll'mbridge Road, Kstoi-er Pl)'nJouth, PL6 7PS General.. rece tlon mouth.co.uk Inde endent Examinerfs Re ort to the PCC ot St Judes Church PLYM UTH This Report on the Financial Statements of Stjudes Church forthe year ended 31 December 2024 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accouriting Regulations 2006 (The Regulations'l and s.43 of the Charities Act 19931'the Att,). Res ettive res nsibillties of St Judes Churth and the Examiner As members of St Judes Church, you are responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements, you consider that the Audit requirement of the regulations and s.43{21 of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this Report on those Financial statements in accordance with the terms and regulations. Basis of this Re ort My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.4317llbl of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance. 2006 addition. That examination includes a Review of the Accounting Records kept by St Judes Church and a comparison of the Accounts with those Records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the Financial Statements and seeking explanatiorss from you as Trustees concerning anysuch matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an Audit, and consequently I do not express an Audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts. Inde endent Examinerfs Statemen In connertion with my examination. no matter has come to my attention.. (11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that there are any material facts in respect of the requirements: to keep Accounting Records in accordance with Section 41 of the Act, and to prepare the Financial Statements, which accord with the Accounting Records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have been met, or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. ALAN P YERRELL Cquickbooks Ilotestothe thaKial st*ment Fortheyex ￿ded 31 Dwiber2024 1. ACCCLINTING POUCIES The PCC i8 a publr bènefit ￿tity withifi the [n￿t￿j of Ful￿¢￿ ReForbThJ Ststthrds IFRS102). The fin￿￿a stslements have prepared Charitss Act 2011 arKI in &COrd￿￿ wth the Church AccountirKJ R￿UlationS gcweming the indNKJua Mntsofthè PCCS. ￿PCCareCurrentyWorklng towar(k trepairKJ their &counts underFRS10212016) &$ theaFplic&sk ￿Xjntrng *ndards the 2016ver￿n oftre Stalempml ol R￿MrnerKjed Pia¢tKe, Accountirfj and R8{W￿l[¥j ty Charl￿$ ISORP IFRS102)). ASSETS Consecrat•J benefi¢e wcpety lfi so are & ￿se¢r￿ed and befiefi￿ propwty otarry knnd is excluded frcm ts statutlyy defInth￿ ofthe Ch￿ ty SectK)n 1012) lal and Icl Lrfthe Charthes Act ￿12 such &sets &e not ca￿Sed in Ihe financia slatemenÈ. hloveable church furnishings T￿se ale capitdk8ed at cryst and derye¢iknJ (y￿ tsr ￿eful Ile oth¥ tsn where insufficvant cc6t infomiation ts availabk. In thi% case Il* is not¢aptdis&J. but al items 1￿bjded in the Church's i￿entOry in any case. T￿gIble fixed assth for use by the ch￿lty These are capillised rfthey can be used for mlyèthan oneyw, ￿ cost at feasl£l.(tl). 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Short terni deposits These are thè cash held ¢M der#Jsit erfherwth the CAF orat tt* FUNDS UnrestrICt￿ Funds T￿$6 represent tre remaining I[￿orne lunds ofthe PCC that &aLgble for speThYing on the general purposes ofthe PCC, includirKJ anounts deS￿n￿ed ty the PCC for fLx81 assets for rts (wn Ltse or for spending on a Iljlure proècl and which are therefore not i￿luded in ts'free res6Yves' as disc1￿￿ in the trustees, report Restricted Funds These are income ftjnts th* must be swt on rth.ctgj puwes and deta'L5 ofthe fuTrSs hehj restrictions provided are S￿¥n in the notes to ￿ ￿￿￿ts. Endowment Funds These aio restricted fvnds ihat musl be retsin&l & trust C4)Ttal eitI￿r peMI￿eThty or subject lo a discretiona er lo spend capital as incomo arnl wtsre the w 0f￿ry ￿C[x￿e or other benefft derived from the capital may te restrtlfAJ or UnreStr￿1ed. Fun detals ofal ￿tr1(al)r6 are shNn in the notes to the ￿)unts. PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JUDE. PLYMOUTH. BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEPJIBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSErs Tangible Investments 7{a) 71bl CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments ITax recovered Jan 20231 Short term deposits Cash al bank Hub Business Acc 4204 8014 14663 399634 68094 1347 1569 483738 LIABILITIES: Creditors - payable within one year. TOTAL NET ASSETS 83852 483738 PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted 10 10 80321 3531 99521 383217 83852 482738 Approved by the Parcchial Church Council date 4th March 2025 and signed on its behalf Colin Macleod (Lay PCC Chairman) Debra Macleod (Treasurer) PAROCHL4L CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JUDE. PLYMOUTH. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivfnES Forthe ended 31 Dec•mb8r 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Unr•strlct•d Fund5 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Fuftds Donation$ and Legacies 2(al 285C67 215965 Charitable Church ActNiknes 2Ib) 750 2050 2800 Oth¢rTrading AIXivrties 2(¢) 9226 8697 Investmenis 21d) 4148 4148 6161 other Income 21e) 1374 1374 TOTAL INCOMINO RESOURCES 1tX335 196280 302615 241695 RESOURCES EXPENDED Church Activities 31a} 125534 575967 701501 97821 Fund raising Co*$ TOTAL EXPENDITURE 125534 S75*7 701501 97821 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI BEFORE INVESTMENT GAINS -19.199 -383835 403034 137713 NET GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 71bl 8la) 4148 4148 6161 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI -19.199 479687 498886 143874 BALANCES BIFWD 1ST JANUARY 23 99520 383218 482n8 338864 BALANCES CIFWD 31 DECEMBER 23 80321 3531 482738 Forthe yearended 31 Decemb•r 2024 2 INCOMING RESOURCES TOTALFUNDS 2024 2023 Funds Fund$ 21al Donatlons and L•y¢ies General Income". Planned Giving Gift Aid Recoverable SeNce Collection Platg General DonationslAppeals etc Communty Hub Other Grarrts Next Era Prol8¢t Income Donation Planned Givtng Gift Aid RecoverablelLPoW VAT Grants 74169 18 74169 18856 760 70729 17498 972 1200 22701 22701 67890 10580 42550 215965 102381 55000 19)082 102381 285067 21bl Charitabl• Chur¢h A¢tivitses Weddings and Funeral Faes Totstima Communtty Hub 11182 2050 2050 2050 2800 2580 4308 750 21c l Otsr trading a¢tiviti¢$ Church Hall letbng Letting of Cottage 1426 1426 7800 9226 897 7800 8697 9226 21dl Income from Inv•stsn•rts Next Era Account Interest General Bank Interest 4148 4148 6161 4148 4148 6181 21el Other Income Resources Bank Crgdrt Insuranc8 Claim (Rooo Energy Refund- Bec Misc 1214 1214 6314 250 160 1374 1374 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 106335 196280 302615 241695 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. JUDE, PLYMOUTrL For thè ended 31 December 2024 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED TOTALFUNDS 2024 2023 Fund5 Funts 3181 Church Activbtie$ Missionary & charitab￿ gi￿n0'. Appeals VDF (Pastoral Care) MAF OMF 622 50 1273 749 749 1273 749 500 40ts 500 500 7365 1084 1277 751 751 1277 750 1277 751 751 1277 750 500 400 500 500 7790 CMS Sheknnah DCRS Plymouth CU Street Pastt>r5 CPAS 67C6 Ministry Staff Cosls Common Fund 2024 Other Ministry Cost Church Running Cost Bld Maintenance Cost Major Improvements Publicitylwebstte Bank Chrrge EdtscAtion - G Church Offi Communty Hub Insurance Claim Next Era Projeci Govemance 1780 42645 1377 26983 14485 1672 41711 1322 25443 603 1377 26983 110 145 751 33 1468 1828 1484 6(x)822 1373 2085 1828 37877 562945 14735 728 97821 125534 575967 701501 3(b l Fundraising Co8t8 TOTAL RESOURCES &XPENDED 125534 575967 701501 97821 Analysis of expendiiurn I￿lUdIng allocation of support costs Churckn 8uibJing 8nd PrOf￿10n Fees 2024 2023 Independent examine¢s reM￿ne￿lOn Payroll SeNKe 324 Staff Costs 2023 Wages and Salarfjes Nl and Tax Costs 1780 1859 12 1780 1671 Average numLw of ernrAoyees Church During the year the PCC emtyoy&J a partlime deaner.: 51al A small immaterial wrtion of the eynses to th8 irKumtent may h8ve related to hi5servicEs as Chairman of the PCC. No other payments uf expertse5 P9￿ to any other PCC member apart from reimbur5emeni of p05tag8 to Ihe Treasurer. and AV Equipment receipts to C Made(hl Ilnked lo NE PrcyeLX. Analysés of transfer btt*wi fununt Next Era Chair5 Vi¢$r DisGretson Fvnd Digrtal Mi8sioner 184230 561915 15 541 381870 1631 431 19￿2 110 5S4138 184230 Comrnunty Hub 1348 1589 383218 IW280 565£fj7 3531 482738 302S15 701S01 83852 12 Summaryof assets by TOTAL 2033 FuThd$ Fund$ Tangible assds Investment fix Current assets 80321 3531 83852 Total 3531 83852 **Office: 01752 787111 Alan: 07980 686980** **Unit 10, Drake Mill Business Park Plymbridge Road, Estover Plymouth, PL6 7PS** **General: reception@tasplymouth.co.uk** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the PCC of St Judes Church PLYMOUTH** This Report on the Financial Statements of St Judes Church for the year ended 31 December 2024 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ( **‘** The Regulations’) and s.43 of the Charities Act 1993 (‘the Act’). ## **Respective responsibilities of St Judes Church and the Examiner** As members of St Judes Church, you are responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements, you consider that the Audit requirement of the regulations and s.43(2) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this Report on those Financial Statements in accordance with the terms and regulations. ## **Basis of this Report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.43(7)(b) of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 addition. That examination includes a Review of the Accounting Records kept by St Judes Church and a comparison of the Accounts with those Records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the Financial Statements and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an Audit, and consequently I do not express an Audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts. ## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that there are any material facts in respect of the requirements: - to keep Accounting Records in accordance with Section 41 of the Act, and - to prepare the Financial Statements, which accord with the Accounting Records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have been met, or - (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. ALAN P YERRELL **A.P. YERRELL FMAAT** _**Licensed by the Association of Accounting Technicians to provide Self Employed services in Accordance with licence no: 0695, details of which are displayed at the address shown**_