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← The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Peter High Harrogate

2023-12-31-accounts

St Peter’s Church Harrogate

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 21 May 2024 7.00pm at St Peter's Church, Harrogate

Contents

The Annual General Meeting of Parishioners

Agenda ................................................................................................................................... 4 Minutes of last year's meeting ............................................................................................... 5 Churchwardens’ Report ......................................................................................................... 6 Inventory ............................................................................................................................... 9

The Annual Parochial Council Meeting

Agenda ................................................................................................................................. 10 Minutes of last year's meeting ............................................................................................. 11 PCC Annual Report ............................................................................................................... 13 Fabric report ........................................................................................................................ 20 Treasurer’s Report ............................................................................................................... 21 Income and Expenditure Account ........................................................................................ 22

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The Annual General Meeting of Parishioners

Agenda

  1. Opening prayers

  2. Minutes of last year’s meeting

  3. Matters arising

  4. Churchwardens’ Report

  5. Inventory

  6. Election of Churchwardens for 2024 - 2025

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Minutes of last year's meeting

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Parishioners held in St Peter’s Church, Harrogate, on Tuesday 23 May 2023 at 7.00pm

Present: Revd Dr Alan Garrow as Chair and 37 others.

The Vicar welcomed everyone to the meeting and opened it with a reading.

1. Minutes - The minutes of last year's meeting were approved.

2. Matters arising - There were no matters arising.

3. Churchwardens' Report – This had been published in the booklet and was accepted.

4. Inventory – This was available for inspection.

5. Election of Churchwardens for the year 2023/2024 –

As Sarah Martin was stepping down from the role of Churchwarden, Alan paid tribute to Sarah’s service. Sarah took up the role in October 2020 in the midst of the pandemic and steered the church through a challenging period of restrictions, helping us to work together and keep things going. Alan expressed his profound thanks for all Sarah has done as churchwarden and presented her with a gift. Sarah in turn thanked everyone for their support.

Alan then introduced Mo Atkinson as the new churchwarden alongside Sian and gave thanks for Mo’s willingness to step up to the role.

All present paid tribute to Sian and Mo in the usual way.

Sian Lockwood and Mo Atkinson were then duly elected as churchwardens.

The meeting closed at 7.10pm.

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Churchwardens’ Report

2023 was a busy year, with much to celebrate despite a difficult world context and the pressures faced by many people at home due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Our church life was pretty well back to normal, with some of the changes introduced during the pandemic continuing to prove valuable, such as the toy bags at the 9.30am service and use of the projector at the 9.30am and 4.15pm services. Thanks to generous donors we were able to replace our projectors and screens this year, enabling a better experience for our congregations and releasing the pulpit for use at the 11am and 6.30pm services. The projector and screens would however be of limited use without our dedicated team of technicians who guide us through the projected liturgy and hymns for our 9.30 service – we are thankful to them.

We continue to live stream morning and evening prayer from Monday to Saturday, with a faithful in-house and online congregation. Our prayer ministry began in September at the 9.30am service.

There were many church family celebrations this year from the unforgettable Chinese New Year celebrations in January to a 100th birthday in October. The highlight was of course the Coronation Celebration weekend with a live streaming of the coronation service on the Saturday (accompanied by morning coffee and lunch), a civic service of thanksgiving on the Sunday and a Coronation picnic on the Stray on the Monday. Our bellringers Ring for the King provided a wonderful musical accompaniment to our Saturday celebration. Our Harvest Supper in October again provided a fantastic opportunity for people to meet, enjoy good food and each other’s company.

St Peter’s people already work hard to make sure that everyone who comes into the church is welcomed and included but our PCC felt we could do better. A new Inclusive Church group was established, with a first meeting in January. People attending chose the themes for the year and planned together about ways in which we could remove the barriers that prevent people feeling part of the church family. Those themes were sexuality and sexual orientation, loneliness and isolation and economic disadvantage. Different groups have worked on those themes throughout the year, initiating and supporting changes that help remove barriers to inclusion.

There have of course been many other initiatives in addition to those encouraged by the Inclusion Group. One great example is Cafe Connect, which started in February. Led by Charlie Martineau and Michelle Chong It’s a place for people who are new to the UK and others who have been here longer to spend time together.

Fundraising refreshment days continued with a team of volunteers ably led by Catherine Medforth. The refreshment team also ran a Market Day Café held at lunchtimes on the 2[nd] Thursday of the month. Dan Brewer’s second-hand bookstall often runs along the refreshment days and is a settled feature of church life over the year, raising much money for church funds and providing great pleasure to volunteers and customers alike. The

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Christmas Fair - led by Sarah Martin and Catherine Medforth – was again a huge success, bringing many people into church to enjoy the stalls as well as the refreshments.

The community of the church continued to thrive throughout 2023.

Fellowship groups have always been a much-loved feature of church life. The afternoon fellowship is one example, led by Gillian Taylor for many years who shared her beautiful home, provided splendid teas, and arranged interesting speakers. Gillian finally retired from the role this year in September and will be much missed. The afternoon fellowship will continue under new leadership at St Peter’s church in 2024. In addition to our wellestablished fellowship groups, it has been encouraging to see new activity-based fellowship groups spring up during the year including the new Strollers Group and the knit and natter group.

Home groups continued to meet under the leadership of Chris Clayton.

Our pastoral care team, led by Jan Edwards, is well-established, supporting the clergy team in their pastoral ministry. Jan herself was formally commissioned as Lay Pastoral Minister at the end of May and co-led a Bereavement Journey course with colleagues from St Mark’s in the autumn. The congregation responded generously again to our Harvest and Christmas gift bags appeal, helping local families, and bringing pleasure to older people living alone or in a care home. Our remarkable food ministry led by Hannah Beck continued throughout the year. St Peter’s again provided a place for people to get warm and access warm drinks over the winter. Our welcome team led by Alyson Davies provided a warm welcome to people using our space in that way as well as to the many other visitors to St Peter’s.

St Peter’s ministry to children and young people continued to have strong focus in 2023. Our Toddler group led by Frances Roxby-Proud continues to thrive. Our popular Sunday Club has been ably led by Chris Clayton with an expanding group of amazing volunteers. The Sanctuary Group, also led by Chris and his wife Sam, enjoyed many and varied activities over the year. The St Peter’s Players produced a barnstorming performance of Narnia in November, involving many of our children.

St Peter’s continues to work hard to encourage people to come into our church and share our fellowship. Christmas itself provides one opportunity, with the Christmas-tree festival, shoppers carols held on the Saturdays of the town Christmas fair, candle-lit services led by our wonderful choir and Christingle services crammed to the rafters with children and their families. More than 2000 people came to services at St Peter’s over the Christmas period.

There were many clergy changes in 2023.

In January we said goodbye to Bishop Helen Anne who has moved to be Bishop of Newcastle. At the end of April in St Peter’s the Bishop of Leeds introduced our new Area Bishop of Ripon, the Revd Canon Anna Eltringham.

Our own clergy team expanded and changed in 2023. Judith Clark left us at the beginning of October to take up the post of Vicar of Clitheroe, Chatburn, and Downham in Lancashire. We were joined however in June 2023 by our two new curates, Karin Shaw, and Steve

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Gibbon. In March Chris Clayton was appointed as Police Chaplain and in July we had the great news that Sam Clayton has been recommended to go forward to train for ordained ministry.

Church music continues to be an inspiration for members of the congregation and for people outside the church. Highlights in 2023 were the performance of the Messiah in Holy Week, the organ recital by John Longstaff at the end of August and of course our Christmas music. We are so grateful to our Director of Music John Longstaff with members of the choir and Jude Williamson with members of the music group for providing such a high standard of music.

Carole Raw in the parish office continued to play a remarkable role throughout 2023, leading the team caring for the church fabric and managing the administration of the church as well as our community room booking service. We are extremely thankful for her diligence and dedication.

Staff meetings and Standing Committee meetings have largely stayed online, but PCC meetings have reverted to face-to-face, with an excellent away day held in the autumn.

The number of people involved in the life of the church can be counted in the many hundreds. Many offer support and practical help to people in our church community and parish, while others have more formal roles to keep help our services run smoothly, welcome people into our church building and continue and expand our mission to ‘feed hungry people.’ In reviewing 2023, we are so thankful for all those who worked informally and formally to support services and help people in our church community and parish.

We also offer thanks to:

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On a personal note, our special thanks go to Rachel Fell, our PCC Secretary for her hard work and commitment over many years. We are so grateful for all she has done and the wisdom she has brought to her role and our deliberations. Rachel is standing down from this role at this APCM. We will miss her but welcome Leigh Thompson who has agreed to take on this important role.

One of the main duties of the Churchwardens is to support the incumbent. We hope that we have supported him well over this ever-changing year. We continue to be privileged to serve the Parish and to be part of the loving family of St Peter’s.

Sian Lockwood and Mo Atkinson

Inventory

The Inventory has been brought up to date and is available for inspection.

Sian Lockwood and Mo Atkinson

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The Annual Parochial Council Meeting

Agenda

  1. Minutes of last year’s meeting

  2. Matters arising

  3. PCC Annual Report

  4. Fabric Report

  5. Electoral Roll as at May 2024

  6. Treasurer’s Report

  7. Acceptance of accounts for 2023

  8. Approval of budget forecast for 2024

  9. Appointment of Independent Examiner

  10. Elections:

  11. 5 members of the PCC for three years and 1 member for two years

  12. Any other business

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Minutes of last year's meeting

Minutes of the Annual Parochial Council Meeting held in St Peter’s Church, Harrogate, on Tuesday 23 May 2023

Present: Revd Dr Alan Garrow as Chair and 37 others.

The meeting opened at 7.10pm.

1. Minutes – The minutes of the Annual Parochial Council Meeting held on Tuesday 24 May 2022 were approved.

2. Matters arising – There were no matters arising.

3. PCC Annual Report - The PCC Report was unanimously accepted.

4. Fabric report – The Fabric Report had been published in the booklet and was unanimously accepted.

4. Electoral Roll – There are 277 parishioners on the Electoral Roll. A copy was available for viewing.

5. Treasurer’s Report – David Hipkin referred the meeting to the income and expenditure accounts for 2022 and the forecast for 2023 which are in the booklet and reported that the independent examiner had confirmed that the pre-audit figures for 2022 were now final.

David reported that there was a surplus of £11,155 for 2022, driven mainly by generous individual donations and legacies for which the PCC is extremely grateful.

Similarly, the budget for 2023 indicates there will be a small surplus, largely due to the receipt of a substantial legacy.

David also reported that approximately 85 regular givers have switched to the Parish Giving Scheme. The scheme is beneficial in that it eases administration, particularly in relation to the recovery of Gift Aid. All regular givers were encouraged to make the switch. The scheme can also be used to make one-off donations.

In response to a question about the PCC’s reserves, David confirmed that the PCC’s policy is to keep the equivalent of six months’ operating costs (£65,000) and £50,000 to cover unexpected building costs in reserve. Our actual reserves currently exceed this amount.

Alan thanked David for all his hard work as Treasurer.

6. Acceptance of accounts for 2022 - The accounts for 2022 were accepted.

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7. Approval of the budget for 2023 - The budget for 2023 was approved.

8. Appointment of Independent Examiner – Holeys were unanimously re-appointed as our Independent Examiner.

9. Election of PCC members – Bella Blake, Kate Blake, Michael Burlison, Jan Edwards and Catherine Medforth were unanimously elected as members of the PCC for a three year term. Lance Burgess was re-elected for a one year term.

10. Election of Deanery Synod representatives – Hannah Beck, Helen Camm and Catharine Davies were unanimously elected as Deanery Synod representatives for a three year term from 1 July 2023.

11. Any Other Business

In his closing remarks, Alan expressed his thanks to all those, seen and unseen, who contribute to the life of St Peter's in the many and varied roles that people have in church.

On behalf of the congregation, Sian offered her thanks to Alan and Chris for their leadership.

The meeting closed with prayers at 7.45pm.

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PCC Annual Report

St Peter's Church Harrogate Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2023

Aims and purposes

St Peter's Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

The PCC is also responsible for:

The PCC has also adopted its own purpose statement summarising the above, as follows:

" We are here to prayerfully discern God's calling on the body of St Peter's and to enable and support its vision. We also have responsibility for the church's finances, fabric and other legal matters."

Objectives and activities

Our Vision: Feeding Hungry People

Our vision is to be a community where people's hunger for belonging, purpose and God himself are ever more truly satisfied.

Belonging: A place where every person is accepted, known and valued.

Purpose: A place where every person is encouraged to live out their unique vocation. Worship: A place where every person is enabled to offer whole-heart and whole-life worship to God.

Our Values:

Open: accepting of people without pre-condition or judgment.

Generous: seeking to be a sign of God's generosity in the way we treat one another, and in our efforts to bless the town and wider world.

Engaged: engaging with our local community, responding to social need, and working to support one another in the challenge of following Jesus in everyday life.

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Children and Young People

We believe that children and young people deserve our particular care and respect. We are committed to enabling them as individuals who are accepted, known and valued, are encouraged to discern and live out their vocation, and who are enabled to participate fully in worship.

Isolation and Loneliness

We recognise isolation and loneliness as one of the greatest challenges faced by many people living in Britain today. We are committed to valuing everyone, including those who commonly find themselves excluded or ignored in other contexts.

The Environment

The environment belongs to God and its care belongs to us as God’s people. As Christians, we each are called to participate in environmental care, most urgently to achieve net zero carbon. Loving the earth is to worship God and serve our neighbours.

Our activities during the year were guided by our vision and values and we also considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and performance

Belonging

During 2023 the PCC renewed its focus on inclusion starting with an inclusion workshop in January, when members of the PCC and wider congregation came together to think about how to make our church welcoming for everyone and take action. Groups were formed to focus on isolation and loneliness, people economically disadvantaged or advantaged, older people including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and sexuality and sexual orientation. Representatives of these groups reported back to and sought feedback from the PCC at its away day in October and work continues into 2024 to progress action points from each group.

We also continued to build our Hong Kong community in church including hosting a very popular Lunar New Year celebration and holding “Café Connect” on Fridays, a relaxed place for people who are new to the UK and others who have been here longer to spend time together, including stories, craft activities and everyday English discussion.

Many of the activities and groups valued by the St Peter's community also continued this year, for example Afternoon Fellowship, Toddlers Group, Ladies who Lunch, Mens' Breakfast and Evening Fellowship.

Purpose

St Peter’s ran the “Start” course during the first part of the year – a course using video clips, Bible study, discussions and interactive exercises to explore Christianity which was well

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attended and supported.

We also continued to run the Thinking about God group in church and our home groups engaged with the “Fruitfulness on the Frontline” study series during Lent.

Four candidates were prepared for confirmation, culminating in a confirmation service led by the Rt Revd John Pritchard in June. The PCC also endorsed the applications of two of its members to undertake the “Occasional Preachers” diocesan course.

Worship

We aim to offer worship that is formal and informal, traditional and contemporary - giving everyone an opportunity to meet with God. In 2023, we provided three midweek and five Sunday services each week, and offered online morning and evening prayer for six days a week. The average weekly attendance (counted during October 2023) was approximately 415 people, including children (2022 - 378).

Open, Generous, Engaged

In a year which continued to be dominated by the cost of living crisis, St Peter’s sought to respond with generosity and care.

In particular:

St Peter’s also held events engaging with the local community during the year including live screening of King Charles’ Coronation, the Christmas Fair, Refreshment days, secondhand book stall and the Christmas Tree Festival. The church also continues to host community groups, charities and support groups in its meeting spaces. In addition, the St Peter's Players staged successful performances of "Narnia" in November, involving performers of all ages and in front of live audiences.

Children and Young People

A range of groups and activities for our children and young people were available during 2023:

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We are grateful for the time, talents and commitment of all involved in these groups and services.

Isolation and Loneliness

The Pastoral Care team continues to focus on tackling isolation and loneliness in our community and to regularly contact and respond to those in need. The team visit people at home, do food shopping, keep in touch by telephone, establish links with relatives, offer essential transport and administer Home Communion.

The Market Day Café takes place on the second Thursday of the month (after the Thursday Holy Communion service) serving hot drinks, light lunches and cake. We also continued to hold Café Reflexions on Wednesdays, offering readings and refreshments in an informal and relaxed setting.

During the year, the Harvest bags and Christmas Gifts appeals to help local families and older people living alone or in residential care, had an overwhelmingly generous response from our congregations.

Safeguarding

The PCC has adopted the House of Bishops safeguarding policy statement and procedures around the reporting of serious incidents – these, together with safeguarding contact details, are on display in church and on the website.

During the year, the PCC reaffirmed its commitment to this statement and the church's own safeguarding policy. Safeguarding is on the agenda of every PCC and standing committee meeting and the PCC has also reviewed and approved its safeguarding action plan covering training and DBS checks for PCC members and safeguarding leads, policies, procedures and reporting.

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Environment

At its Away Day, the PCC were given an update about energy use in church following over a year of a new boiler and thermostatic controls in church.

St Peter’s Church Environment Action Group was also established in November 2023. The PCC has supported the Group’s proposals to apply for EcoChurch registration and conduct a study of electricity consumption in church.

Charitable giving

The PCC agreed to donate a sum broadly equal to 5% of annual planned giving (a total of £6,000), divided between the local and South American expressions of our mission partner Artizan International (£2,000) and Wellspring Therapy and Training, Martin House Hospice, Mission Possible UK and St Andrew’s Evangelical Mission in Peru (£4,000 in total).

Financial review

Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £440,298 of which £197,457 was unrestricted planned giving and voluntary donations. A further £27,616 was from Gift Aid.

Other sources of unrestricted funds include a grant of £950, legacies of £151,353, Church letting, parish fees and fundraising totaling £47,734 and interest and other income of £4,740. Full details are shown in the Financial Statements.

Restricted donations, income and associated gift aid of £38,125 were also received. These transactions relate to our food ministry and the building and are detailed in the Financial Statements.

Reserves policy

Unrestricted reserves at the year end stood at £211,894 (2022: £145,658). The PCC's policy is to keep £115,000 in reserves, broken down as follows:

Operating costs to cover unforeseen eventualities £65,000 To maintain the building and its contents £50,000

It is the policy of the PCC that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months’ expenditure. The PCC consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, it will be able to continue the PCC’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

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Structure, governance and management

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates under the Parochial Powers Measure. It is a registered charity, with number 1134494.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The membership of the PCC consists of its clergy, churchwardens, deanery synod representatives and members elected at the APCM by those on the electoral roll of St Peter's (which includes the treasurer and secretary). All members of our congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. At the 2023 APCM, the Electoral Roll stood at 277.

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

In addition, the standing committee reports back to the PCC regularly with minutes of their decisions received by the full PCC and discussed as necessary.

Administrative information

St Peter's is situated at the heart of Harrogate adjacent to the War Memorial, and in the midst of the commercial centre of the town. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds within the Church of England. The address for correspondence is:

St Peter's Church Cambridge Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 1PB

PCC members

PCC members who have served during 2023 are:

Ex-officio members:

Incumbent Alan Garrow Associate Vicar Chris Clayton Curates Judith Clark (retired September 2023) Steve Gibbin (from June 2023) Karin Shaw (from June 2023) Churchwardens Sian Lockwood Sarah Martin (retired May 2023) Mo Atkinson (elected May 2023)

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Deanery Synod Representatives:

Hannah Beck Helen Camm (elected May 2023) Catharine Davies

Elected Members:

Ian Birt Bella Blake (elected May 2023) Kate Blake (elected May 2023) Lance Burgess Michael Burlison (retired November 2023) Stewart Davies Jan Edwards (elected May 2023) Rachel Fell (Secretary) John Longstaff Catherine Medforth (elected May 2023) Felicity Moss Ruth Thompson-Vear

Co-opted Members:

David Hipkin (Treasurer) Roy Taylor

Approved by the PCC at its meeting on 19 March 2024 and signed on its behalf by the Chair of the meeting.

…………………………………………………………..

Revd. Chris Clayton

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Fabric report

Our wonderful maintenance team, Nigel and Asim, led by Carole, have worked diligently throughout the year to keep the building, inside and out, in good working order. We are so grateful to them for their conscientiousness and skill. Many thanks also go to the Friday cleaning team who keep the pews and altars spick and span each week, for us to enjoy.

In 2023 we finally got the faculty for our new projectors and screens, which were installed over the summer. They are used for the 9.30am and 4.15 services and we know from those congregations the difference that this new equipment has made.

The roof has been an ongoing preoccupation. Roofing joints along the Brostoff Hall roof were replaced as the joints had failed and were leaking badly. In addition, various other leaks have been repaired and external gutters were cleared. You will remember that our Quinquennial inspection recommended medium term actions, as well as the immediate actions which have been completed. These recommendations included a review of the leading – this is an action for 2024 but we know that carrying out the recommendations from that review are likely to be expensive.

Other work in 2023 included:

We are so lucky to have a wonderful building which is appreciated by everyone who enters. It is a privilege to be able to work with so many people, including our wonderful maintenance team, to care for it and maintain its splendour.

Sian Lockwood

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Treasurer’s Report

Unlike previous years the figures overleaf provide details of income and expenses across all funds, including restricted funds. This is intentional so that the full impact of our projected budget for 2024 can be understood.

The 2023 actual figures have been audited and show a year end surplus of £57,304 which is a significant improvement on the expectation of a near breakeven result. This means that our total reserves at the 31[st] December 2023 had increased to £293,966. This result has only been possible due to a large legacy of over £150,000 and significant one-off donations.

Our expectations for 2024 do not include any large legacies whilst our costs have increased sharply with a £20,000 increase in our Parish Share. All expenditure items are constantly reviewed and in the case of our energy costs we have reduced our electricity tariff with a new 2 year contract and still benefit from the fixed price gas prices secured by David Fisher.

The budget deficit of £161,701 for 2024 is therefore a significant challenge we need to face. At this level of deficit we will see our reserves depleted to £132,265 by year end.

So many people support the work of St Peters in so many ways it is impossible to recognize them all but we are extremely grateful for every contribution. Managing our finances becomes easier the more planned income we have. If is therefore encouraging to see that the Parish Giving scheme continues to grow and this also helps us recover valuable Gift Aid on donations very quickly. The new donation station is also linked to this scheme and provides gift aid relief on one off donations too.

If you would like to know more about the Parish Giving Scheme or are already making donations directly to the church and want to check we are claiming the correct gift aid please do let me know. Equally if you have any questions relating to our finances please get in touch.

David Hipkin Treasurer

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Income and Expenditure Account

Actual 2023 Budget 2024
INCOME
Church Lettings 32,808
£		 31,233
£
PCCFeesIncome 1,779
£		 1,536
£
CashCollections 10,448
£		 7,380
£
Grants 17,950
£		 3,600
£
One Off Donations 92,605
£		 70,004
£
GiftAid Claimed 13,860
£		 13,224
£
GiftAidEnvelopes 4,460
£		 7,188
£
Legacies 151,353
£		 5,004
£
PGSDonations 74,862
£		 75,300
£
PGS GiftAidRecovered 14,856
£		 18,540
£
Planned Giving-GiftAided 40,841
£		 43,116
£
Planned Giving- Non-GiftAided 4,714
£		 4,644
£
Bookstall& Card Salesfor Fundraising 4,136
£		 3,852
£
Fetes,Bazaar, Other Fund-raisingEvents 9,023
£		 5,100
£
InterestReceived 5,971
£		 2,496
£
Investment- Increasein value 4,243
£		 -
£
Profit ondisposals 3,070
£		 -
£
Total Income 486,979
£		 292,217
£
EXPENSES
BankCharges 953
£		 1,008
£
InvestmentManagementFees 1,131
£		 -
£
ChoirandMusic 9,746
£		 7,272
£
Church Electricity, Oil& Gas,Water 36,030
£		 35,736
£
Church RoutineRepairs 16,229
£		 36,000
£
Church Telecoms 2,493
£		 2,604
£
Accountancy 2,480
£		 2,568
£
Cleaning Sundries 2,569
£		 2,676
£
Computers 2,306
£		 2,772
£
Travel 3,156
£		 2,820
£
Verger/TechnicalSupport cost 239
£		 420
£
General Expenses 40,269
£		 36,216
£
Insurance 8,848
£		 9,204
£
Printing & Stationery 5,826
£		 6,156
£
Organ/PianoTuning &Repair 1,885
£		 2,352
£
AV Equipment 12,252
£		 -
£
DiocesanQuota 208,844
£		 228,582
£
PayrollCosts 54,311
£		 55,812
£
PensionCosts 2,026
£		 2,112
£
Grant- Individuals 10,402
£		 12,000
£
Grant-OtherCharities 7,680
£		 7,608
£
Total Expenses 429,675
£		 453,918
£
Surplus /(Deficit) 57,304
£		 (£161,701)
Reserves broughtforward 236,662
£		 293,966
£
Reserves carried forward 293,966
£		 132,265
£

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Charlty registratlon number 1134494 ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees an Garrow Chrfs Clayton Slan Lockwood Hannah Beck lan Birt Lan￿ Burgess Stewart Davles Rach81 Féll (Secretary) David Hipkin ITreasurerl John Longslaff Felioly Moss Roy Taylor Ruth Thompson~Vear Bella Blake Calharine Davies Catherine Medforth MaLtreen Atkinson Jennifer Edwards Kal& Blake Helen Camm (Appointed 23 May 20231 IAppDinted 23 May 20231 (Appointed 23 May 2023) {Appoinled 23 May 20231 (Appointed 23 May 20231 Charlty number 1134494 Independent examlnor Holeys Limited 15117 North Park Road Harrogale North Yorkshire HG1 5PD Bankers Natwesl Bank plc 3 Cambridge Cfescenl Ha¥rogate North Yorkshlre HG1 1PE

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL CONTENTS Page Churchwardens, Report Trustees report Indep&nd8nl examiner's report 10 Statement of financial aclivilie8 Balance sheol Notes to the financial statements 14-28

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL CHURCHWARDENS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 was a busy year, wlh much to Celebrate despite a difficult worlLI context and the pressures faced by many people al home due lo the cosl-of-living crisis. Our church life was pretty well back lo normal, with some of thè changes introduced during the pandemic continuing lo prove valuable, such as the toy bags at the 9.30am service and use of the projector al the 9.30am and 4.1 5pm services. Thanks lo generous donors we were able to replacè our projectors and screens this year. enabling a better experbencts lor our congregations and releasin9 the pulpit for use al the 11am and 6.30pm services. The PTDjeclor and screèns woukl however be of limited use wilhoul our dedicated team of technicians who guide us through the projected liturgy and hymns for our 9.30 servl¢e- we are Ihanklul to Ihem. We continue to live stream morning and evening prayer from Monday lo Saturday, with a faithful irkhou8e and on- line congregation. Our prayer-minislry began in September at the 9.30am seTVlCe. There were many church family cel8bralions this year from the unforgettabl8 Chlnese New Year celebrations in January lo a 1 Oolh birthday in October. Tha highlight was of course the Coronation Célebration weekend with a live streaming of the coronation service on the Saturday laccompani6d by moming coffee and lunch), a ciwc $8rvi¢e ol thanksgiving on the Sunday and a Coronation picnic on the Stray on the Monday. Our b8llringers Ring for the King provided a wonderful musical accompaniment lo our Saturday celebration. Our Harvest Supper in October agaln provided a fantastic opportunity for people lo meet, enjoy good food and each other's company. St Peter's people already WDrk hard lo make sure that everyone who comes into the church is welcomed and induded bul our PCC fell we could do better. A new Inclusive Church group was established, wlh a fiisl meeting in January. Peoplè allending chose the themes for the year and planned together about ways in which w& Could remove the baTriers that prevent people feellng parl of the church family, Those themes were sexuality and Sèxual orienlalion, loneliness and isolation and economic disadvantag8. Different groups havè worked on those themes throughout the year. initiating and SUF>PDrting changes that help remove b8rriers lo incluslon. There have of course béen many other Inlliatives in addition lo those gn¢oura9ed by the Ir¢¢lusiDn Group. One great example is Cafe Conne¢l, which started in February. Led by Charlie Martineau and Michelle Chong It's a place for people who are new lo the UK an4 others who have been here longor lo spend lime togethér., Fundraising refreshment days continued with a tèam DI volunteers ably led by Catherine Medforth. The refreshment team also ran a Market Day Cala held at lunchtimes on th8 2nd Thuisd8y of the month. Dan Brwier's second-hand bookstall often runs alorng the refreshment days and is a sellled feature of church life over the year, raising much money for church funds and providin9 great pleasur8 lo volunteers and customers alike. The Christmas Fair- led by Sarah Martin and Catherine Medforth - was again a huge success. bringing many peoplè into church lo enjoy Ihe stalls as well as the refre8hmenls. The community of the church continued lo thrive throughout 2023. Fellowship groups have always been a much-lov&d feature of church life. Th? afternoon fellowship is one example, led by Gillian Taylor lor many years who shared har beautiful home, provided splendid leas, and arranged interesting speakers. Gillian linally retired from the role this year in Seplember and will be much missed. The afternoon fe15owship will continue und8r new leadership al Sl Peter's church in 2024. addition lo our well~ eslabli¥hed fellowship groups, il has been encouraging to sèe new aclivity-based fellowship groups spring up during the year inGluding the new Strollers Group and the knlt and naller group. Home groups continued to meet under the leadershlp of Chris Clayton. Our pastoral care team, l¢d by Jan Edwards, is well-eslablished, supporting the clergy team in their pastoral minislry. Jan herself was fomially commissioned as Lay Pastor81 Minister at the end of May and cTrled a Bereavement Journey course with colleagues from Sl MaTk's In the 8ulumn. The Gongregalion reSpor￿ed generously again lo our Harvest and Chrlstmas grft bags appeal. helping local familles, and bringing pleasure lo older people living alone or in a ¢are home. Our romarkable food minislry18d by Hannah Beck ¢onlinued throughout the year. Sl Peter's again provided a place for people lo gel warm and access warm drlnks over the winter. Our welcome team led by Alyson Davies Provided a warm welcome lo people using our space in that way as well as lo the many other visitors to Sl Peler's.

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL CHURCHWARDENS, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 st Peter's mlnlstry lo children and young p8ople continued lo have strong focus in 2f)23. Our Toddler group led by Frarces Roxby-Proud continues to thrive. Our popular Sunday Club has been aNy led by Chr5s Clayton with an 6xpanding group of amazing volunteers. The Sanctuary Group. also led by Chris and his wife Sam, enjoyed many and varied activities over the year. The Sl Peter's Players produced a barnstorming performance ol Namia i November, involvlng many ol our children. Sl Peter's continues lo work hard lo encourage people to come Into our church and share our fellowshlp. Christmas itself provides one opportunily. with the Chrislmas-tree leslival. shoppers carol3 held on the Saturdays of the town Christmas fair, candle-lit services led by our wonderful choir and Chrislingle services crammed lo the rafters with ¢hildr&n and their families. More than 2000 people came to services al Sl Peter's over the Christmas period. Ther8 were many clergy changes in 2023. In January we said goodbye lo Bishop Helen Anne who has moved lo be bishop of Newcastte. At the end of April in Sl Peter's the Bishop of Leeds introduced our newAfea Bishop of Ripon, the Revd Canon Anna Ellringham. Our own Clergy team expanded and changed In 2023. Judith Clark18ft us at the beglnrbing ol October lo lak& up the post of Vicar of Clilheroe, Chalburn, and Do￿haM in Lancashiro. We were joined however in June 2023 by our now Curates, Karin Shaw, and Steve Gibbon. In March Chris Clayton was appointed as Police Chaplain and in July we h8d the great news that Sam Clayton has been recommended lo go fonNard lo train for ordained ministry. Church music continuès lo be an inspiration for members of the congregation anol for people outside the Ghurch. Highlights in 2023 wer8 the performance of the Messiah in Holy Week, the organ recital by John Longslaff al the end ol August and ol course our Christmas music. We are so grateful to our Diyeclor of Music John Longslaff with members of the cholr and Jude Wlliamson with members of the music group for providing such a high standard of musl¢. Carole Raw in the parish officts continued lo play a remarkable fole throughout 2023, leading the team caring lor church fabric and managing the 8dminislralion of the church as well 88 our community room booking service. We are extrèmely thankful for her diligence and dedicalion, Slaff meetings and Standing Committee meetings have largely stayed online, bul PCC meetings have Feverted to face-lo-face, with an excell&nt away day held in the autumn.

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL CHURCHWARDENS, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The number ol people involved in the life ol the church can be counted in the many hundreds. Many offer support and practical help lo people in our chufch community and parish, while others have more formal roles lo keep h8lp our services run smoothly, welcome people into our church building and ¢onllnue and expand our missr)n lo 'leed hungry people., In reviewing 2023, we are so thankful for all those who worked informally and formally lo support services and help ￿Ople in Qui church Community and parish. We also offer thanks lo., Our Clergy team and Lay Readers who maintain our pattern tsf worship. All those who help our services lo run smoothly Including our technicians. Duly Wardens, Sidespeopl&, Sacristans, Adminislranls. Lesson Readèrs, and Inlercessors Our Treasurei David Hipkin Our editor Marian Chambers of the Weekly News for continuing this most vital link. Alyson Davies 8nd the Welcomlng team who provided a warm welcome lo all those coming into our church during the week. Jan Edwards and the members of Ouf pastoral ¢are team All those supporting tbe children and young people of our chuich family. All those provicllng and arrangiro flowers in church, giving such pleasure lo our congreg8liDn and those visthng our church. All the Bellringers al Sl Peter's Everyone involved in our food ministry. especially the Breakfast Club volunteers and those who distrlbule the food parcels and provide evening or1un¢hlime meals. Elected members of the PCC and those who retired from office this year. Or¢ a personal note, our special thanks go to Rachel Fell, our PCC Secretary foi her hard work and commitment over many years. We arè so grateful for all she has done and thè wisdom she has brought to her role and our deliberations. Rach61 Is standing dc)wn from this role at this APCM. We will miss her but wel¢om? Leigh Thompson who has agreed lo takè on this important role. On@ of the main duties of the Churchwardens is to support the incumbent. We hope that we have supported him well over this ever-changing year. We conllnue lo be privileged lo serve the Parish and to be part of the loving family of St Peter's. Mo Atklnson and Slan Lockwood

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Iruslees present their annual report and financial statements for th& year ended 31 December 2023. The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial slalemenls and comply with the charity's governing do¢umenl, the Charities Act 2011 and 'AGcounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practic8 applicable to charitses preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standaid applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" leffeclive 1 January 20191. Alms and purposes Sl Peter's Parochial Church CDufsciI IPCCI has the responsibility of co-operating wblh the Incumbent in promot1ng in the ecclesiastical parish the wholè mission of the Church- pa81oral. evangelistic, Social and ecumenical. The PCC is also responsible for.. ensuring legal Gompliance wlh charity law and ecdesiaslKal law, in particular In the areas of safeguarding. rinance, HR and data proleclion., and care for the church building so that il is bèst suited lo the church's ministry and mlssion, including its meeting spaces and ils use lor the benefit of the community. The PCC has also adopted ils own purpose slalomenl summarislng the above, as follows., 'We here to prayerfully disc8m God's calling on the body of Sl Pelerfs and lo enable and support ils vision. We also hav8 responsibility forthe Church's finances, fsbric 8nd other legal mallers."

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Ob5ectlves and actlvltlos OurVlslon- Fe¢dlng Hungry Peoplè Our vision 18 to be a community where peopl&'s hunger for belL)nging, purpose and God himself are ever mor8 truly salisfled. Belonglng- A place whtsre evsry person is accepted, known and valued. Purpose: A place wher8 every person is encouraged to live out their unique vocation. Worshlp: A place where gvery person is enabled tg offer whol&heart and whole-lile worship to God. Our Values: Opvn: accepling of people without pre-condition or judgment. Generotjs: seeking to be a sign of God's generosity in the way we Ireal one anolh8r, and in our efforts lo bless the town and wider world. Engaged- engagir¢g wilh our local Community, responding lo social need. and working lo support one another in the challenge of following Jesus in everyday life. Childrèn and Young People We believe that children and young people deserve our parti¢u18r care and respeGt. We are commilled lo enabSing them as individuals who are accepted, known and valued, are encouraged lo dlscern and live out Ihelr vocation, and who are enabled lo participate fully in worship. Isolation and Lonellness We recognlse isolation and loneliness as one of the greatest challenges faced by many people living In Britain today. We are committed to valuing everyon8, including those who commonly find themselves exduded or ignor8d in other contexts. The Environment The environment belongs lo God and ils care belongs lo us as God's people. As Christlans, we each are called lo partscipale in environmental care, most urgently lo achieve nel zero carboTr. Loving the earth is lo worship God and serve our neighb)ur8. Our activities during the year were gulded by our vision and values and we also considered the Charity Commission's guldance on public benefit.

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Achievements and performance Belonging During 2023 the PCC renewed ils focus on indusion starting with an inclusion workshop in January, when members of the PCC and wider congregation came together lo think about how lo make our church welcoming for everyone and lake action. Groups were formed ID locus on isolation and loneliness, people economically disadvantaged or advantaged. Older people including people living with dementia. p8ople with physical disabilities and sexuality and sexual orienlalion. Rewesenlalives of these groups reported back lo and sought feedback from the PCC al its away day in Oclober and work continue8 Into 2024 to progress action polnts from each group. Wè also continued lo build our Hong Kong community In church Including hosllng a very popular Lunar New Year lebralion and holding 'Café Connect on Fridays, a relaxed place for people who are now lo the UK and others who have been here longer to Spend lime together, including stories, craft activities and everyday English dlscussion. Many of the activities and groups valued by the Sl Petefs community also conlinLttsd this year, for example Afternoon Fellowship, Toddlers Group. Ladies who Lunch, Men8, Breakfysl and Evening Fellowship. Purpos8 st Peter's ran the "Start. course during the first part of the year a course using wdeo clips, Bible study, discussions and interacliv? exercises lo explore Christlanily which was well attended and supported. We also continued to run the Thinking about God group in chur¢h and our home groups engaged with the 'Fruitfulness on the Fronllin? study sewies during Lent, Four candidates were propared for confirmation, culminating in a confirmation service led by thè Rl Revd John Prilchard in June. The PCC also endorsed the applications ol two of ils members lo undertake the "Oc£asional Preachers. diocesan course. Worship Wo aim lo offer worship that is formal and informal, traditional and contemporary- giving everyone an opportLtnity lo meet with God. In 2023, we provided three midwèèk and five Sunday seNices each week, and offEfBd online morning ar¢d evening prayer for six days a week. The average Week￿ allendance lcounled during October 20231 was approximately 415 people, including chilolren (2022 - 3781. Open, Generous, Engagod In a year dominated by the cost ot living crisis, Sl Peter'8 sought lo respond with generosity and care. In partl¢ular'. Our food ministry has continuèd throughout the year, providing vital sustenance and we5come to those In need. Breakfast is served in Ghurch daily lexcepl Sunday), t￿ether with hot m&als {lo eat in or take away) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and a hol Sunday lunch. A mini-supermarkef, is available on Thursdays. Sl Peter's extended its partlGipation in The Wam Welcomé Campaign - a community response lo the cost ot living Grisis which saw Sl Pel8r's open daily lo provlde a wam welcome spa¢¢ for peO￿e slrL*ggling with healing bills during the winter months. St Peter's also held events engaging wlh the local community during the year including live screening of Klng Charles, Coronation, the Christmas Fair, Refreshment days. second hand book stall and the Christmas Tree Festival. Tho church also continues lo host community groups, Charities and support groups in ils meeting spaces. In addition, the Sl Peter's Players staged successful performances of "Narnia" In November, involving performers ol all ages and in frDnl of live audiences.

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Children Young People A range of groups and a¢livilies for our thildren and young people were available during 2023.. Sunday Club - aimed al primary school age children, il seeks lo explore the Bib￿ in a fun and exciting way - Invo￿4ng both craft activities and more reflective sessions. Stepplng Stones an accessible and informal seNice for families which welcomed several new families to 118 community this year. Sanoluary- our Sunday youth group. which saw ils mèmbers undertake and range of trips and acliviliés Toddler Group, which continues to serve our local community, offering a friendly welcom@ leading some ol ils membèrs lo atlenLI Sullday worship and even get baplised. We are grateful for the time, talents and commitment of all involved in these groups and servicès. Isolation and Lon81iness The Pastoral Care team conllnues lo locus on tackling isolation and loneliness in our community and lo regularly contact and respond lo those in need. The team vlsit people at home, do food shopplng. keep in touch by telephone, esta￿lsh links with relatives, offer essential transport and administer Hom8 Communion. The Mark?t Day Café lakes place on the second Thursday of the month (after the Thursday Holy Communion service) serving hol drinks, Ilghl lun¢hes and cake. We also continued lo hold Calé Reflexlons on Wednesdays, offering readings and r8freshmenls in an informal and r￿axed seltlng. During the year, the HsNesl bags and Christmas Gifts appeals lo help local families and older people living alone or In residential care. had an overwhelmingly generous response from our congregations. Safeguardlng The PCC has adopted the House of Bishops safeguardlng policy statement and procedures around the repDrtirvJ ol serious incidents- these, together with safeguarding contact delai15. are on display in church and on the website. During the year, Ihe PCC reaffirmed 118 commitment lo thls slalement and the church's own safeguarding policy. Safeguarding is on the agenda of every PCC and standing ¢ommillee meeting and the PCC has also reviewed and approved Sls safeguarding action plan covering training and OBS checks for PCC rllembers and safeguarding leads, policies, procedures and reporting. Envlronment At its Away Day, the PCC were given an update about energy use in church following over a year of a new boiler and Ihermoslatic controls in church. Sl Peter's Churth Environment Action Group was also established in November 2023. The PCC has supported the Group's proposals lo apply for Ecochurch reglstralion and condu¢t a study of eloclrialy consumption in church. Charltable glvlng Tha PCC agreed to donate a Sltm broadly equal lo 5Yo of annual planned giving18 lolal of £7,680), dniided between the local and South Amerlcan expressions ol our mission partner Artizan InlernaliDna11£2,5601 and Wtrllspring Therapy and T¥aining, Martin House Hosplc&. Mission Possible UK and Sl Andrew's Evangelical Misslon in Peru {£5,120 in lolall.

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Flnanclal review Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £440.298 of which £197,457 was unrestricted planned giving and voILJnlary donations. A further £27,616 was from GiftAId. Other sources of unreslYi¢led funds include a grant of £950, Isgacles of £151,353, Church lalling, parish fees and fundraising lotaling £47,734 and Interest and other income of £4,740. Full details are shown in the Financial Slalemenls. Reslricled donations, income and associated gift aid of £38,125 were also receivad. These transactions relate lo our food ministry and the building and are détailed in the Flnancial Slalements. Reserves policy Unrestricted reseNes at the year end stood al £211.89412022.' £145,658). The PCC'S w>licy 18 to keep £115,000 in reserv&s, broken down as follows.. Operating costs to cover unforeseen eventualities To maintain the building and ils contents £65,000 £50.QOO 11 is the Policy of the charity that unreslricled fund8 which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintain8d at a level equivalent lo between three and six mnth's expenlliture. The Iruslees consider that reserves al thls leve1 will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop In funding, they will be able lo continue the charity's curTenl activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. Th18 level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. Structure. governanco and manag&ment The charty is a body Corporate @slablished by the Church of England. 11 is controlled by ils governing documents. the Parochial Ch%Jrch Counclls (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation rules, both as amended. It is a registered charity, with number 1134494. The method of appointmant of PCC members is sel out in the Church Representation Rules. The membership of the PCC consists of its ¢leryy, churchward&ns. deanery synod represenlalives and members elected at th8 APCM by those on the electoral roll of St Pelerfs (which includes the treasurer and secrelaryl. All members ol our congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and sland for elodion lo the PCC. At Ihe 2023 APCM (held on 24 May 20221, the Electoral Roll stood al 277. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all mallers of general concem and importance to the parish, Including deciding on how PCC funds are lo b8 spent. In addltion. th8 standing CDmmillee reports back lo the PCC regularly with mlnutes of their dec15ions received by the full PCC and discussed as nécessary. Adminlstratlve Informatlon Sl Peter's is situated at the heart of Harrogale adjacent lo the War Memorlal, and in the midst of the commercial centre of the town. It is part ol the Dlocese of Leeds wlthin the Church of England. The address for correspondence is: Sl Peter's Church Cambridge Road Harrogale North Yorkshire HG1 1PB

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 PCC membgrs PCC members who have served during 2023 are.. Exwofficio members.. Incumbent Assoclale Vicar Curates Alan Garrow Chris Clayton Judith Clark Irelired September 20231 Steve Gibbln (from June 20231 Karin Shaw (from June 2023) Sian Lockwood Sarah Martin {retired May 20231 Mo Atkinson lèlècled May 20231 Churchwardens Deanery Synod Repr8senlalives'. Hannah Beck Helen Camm (elected May 20231 Catharine Davies Elected Members.. lan Birt Bella Blake (elected May 20231 Kate Blake (elected May 2023) Lancè Burgess Michael Burlison (ielired November 20231 Stewart Davies Jan Edwards (elected May 20231 Rachel Fell Isecrelaryl John Longslaff Calherlne Medforth161ected May 2L1231 Felicity Moss Ruth Thompson-vear C¢>opled Members.. David Hlpkin (Treasurer) Roy Taylor Approved by the PCC 81 ils meeting on 19 March 2024 and signed on ils behalf by the Chair of the meetlng. The Trustees report was opproved by the Board of Trustees. Sian LockwoDd 21 May 2024

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL I report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the financial slalernenls of St Peter's Church Har¥ogale Parochial Church Council {Ihe charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023. Rèsponslbllltles and basls of report As the trustees of the charity you afe fesponsible for the preparation of the financial s18lemenls In accordance with the requirements ol the Charities Ael 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acll. I report in respect of my examination of the charlty's financial slalements Carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carying out my examin81ion I have followed all the applicable Direclions given by the Charity Commission under sectlon 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Ind8p8ndent examiller's statement Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body listed in section 145 01 the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualifi￿ lo urKlertake the examlnation because l am a Memb￿ of The InslitLJle of Chartered Accountan15 in England and Wales, which is one of the lis16d bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters hav8 come lo my allenlion in Connecti￿ with the examination giving me cause lo belleve that in any material respe¢tr. accounting r8cords were not kept in respect of the charity as requlred by 8ection 130 of the 2011 Act,. or the financial statements do not accord with thos8 records., OT the financial slalemenls do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl of aG¢ounls sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 olh8r than any requirement that the accounts give a true and lair view which is not a maller consldtrred as parl of an independent examlnation. I bave no concérns and have come across no other m8ttgrs in wnneclion with the examinallon lo which attention should be wn in this report ill order lo enable a proper und8rstandin9 of Ihe financlal statements lo be reathed. P D Rookes FCA Holeys Limlted 15117 North Park Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 5PD Dat8d.' 21 May 2024 10

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Current flnancial year Unrestrlcted R05trlcted Endowment funds funds funds 2023 2023 2023 Total Total 2023 2022 rce Voluntary Income A¢livilies for Generallng Funds Inveslmenls Other Incoming Resources Income from Church Activities 387,824 13,151 4,736 38,125 425,949 13,159 5,977 378,880 11,721 2,875 832 22,874 39 1,202 34,583 34,583 Totsl Incomlng Resources 440.298 38,172 1,202 479,672 417,182 Chuich Running Expense8 Ministry Governance Costs Grants 1 $1,443 213,218 2,100 9,780 44,838 196,281 213,218 2,100 18,L182 177,632 192,767 575 18,730 11 8.302 Total Resources Expended 376,541 53,140 429,681 389,704 Nel gainsl{108sesl on investments 12 4,619 2,694 7,313 119,321} Net Incomlnglloutgolngl resources before transfers 68,376 {14.9681 3,896 57,304 8,157 Gross transfers between funds {2,14D) 2,14CI Net movement In funds 86.236 112,8281 3,896 57,304 8.157 Fund b81ances al 1 January 2023 145,658 51.879 39.125 236,662 228,505 Fund balances at 31 D&¢ember 2023 211,894 39,051 43.021 293,966 236,662 The Slalemenl of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All Income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. 11

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Prlor financlal year Unrestricted Restrlctpd EEidowment funds funds funds 2022 2022 2022 Total 2022 Voluritary In¢ome Activities for Generating Funds Investments Othèr Incoming Resources Income from Chu¥¢h Aclivitles 318,899 11,246 1,887 832 22.874 59.981 475 378,880 11,721 2.875 832 22,874 984 Total Incomlng Resources 355,738 60,4eO 417,182 Church Running Expenses Ministry Govelnance Costs Grants 129,673 192,787 575 6,078 47,959 177,832 192.767 575 18,730 12.652 Total Resources Expended 329,093 60,611 289,704 Nel gainslll(Issesl on investments 115,500) 13,8211 {19.3211 Net Incomlnglloutgolngl rasources before transfers 11,145 (1511 (2,8371 8.157 Gross transfers be￿een funds (1041 704 Net movement In fLsnds 10,441 553 12,8371 8,157 Fund balances al 1 January 2022 135.217 51,328 41,962 228,505 Fund balances at 31 Decomber 2022 145,658 51,879 39,125 236.862 12-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Notes Flxed assets Investments 130,287 123.585 Current assets Debtors Investments Cash al bank and in hand 13 22,593 125,735 41,353 62,729 56,894 eo,958 189,681 180,581 Credltots: amounts falling due wlthln one year Taxation and social securlly Other creditors 2,486 23,516 2.464 65,040 14 26,002 67,504 Net current assets 163,679 113,077 Net as$gts 293,966 236,662 The funds of thp charlty Endowment funds Reslricled income funds Unreslricled funds 43,021 39,051 211.894 39.125 51,879 145,658 16 293,966 236,e62 The financial slal8menl8 were approved by the trustees on 21 May 2024 Alart Garrow Sian Lockwood David Hipkin (Treasurer) 13-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 AGcountlng pollelès Charlty informatiort St Peter's Church Harrogale Parochial Church Council is a charity registered in England and Wales Icharlly reglslralion number 1134494}.The correspondence address is Sl Peter's Chruch, Cambridge Road, Harrogalo. North Yorkshire, HG1 IPB. 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wth th8 charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland" I'FRS 1021 and the Charities SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Sl8temenl ol Rècommended Practice applicable lo charities prepattng their accounts in accordance with the Financia5 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined L)y FRS 102. The charity has lak8n advantage of the provisions ir* the SORP for charities not lo prepara a stat￿nent of Cash Flows. The financial slalemenls are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the chartly. Monetary amounts in these financial slalemenls are rounded lo the neaiesl £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. modifi6d lo include the revaluation of freohold properties and lo include investment properties and ¢8rtain finandal instruments al fair value. The princlpal accounting policies adopted are set out below, 1.2 Golng concem At the lime ol approving the financial slalements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation Ihal Ihe charty has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable fulure. Thus the trustees continue lo adopt the going concern basis ol accounllng in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 CharStable funds Unrestricted funds These represent the remaining funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes ol the PCC, in¢luding amounts deslgnaled by the PCC for fixed assets for ils own use or for spending on a future proje¢l and which aro Ihwefore not included in Its'free reserve5, as disclosed in the Trustees Report. Restricted funds These are income funds that musl be spent on restricted purposes and delails of the funds held and reslricllons provided are shown in the notes to the accounts. Endowmonl funds These aré restricted funds that must be Tetalned as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power lo spend capital as income. and where the use of any Income or other benefit derlved from the capital may be restricted or unreslricled. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled lo It after any performance conditions have been mel, the amounts can be measured reliably, and11 Is probable that Income will be received. 14-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 A¢countlng pollcies Icontlnuedl VolL¢nlary Income & Capital Sources Collections are r¢cogni8ed when recew8d by or on behalf ol the PCC. Planned giving receivable under covenant and gift aid is Tecognised only when recelved. Income lax Tecover8ble on gift aid donations is fecognised in the period that the underlying donation 18 received. Grants and legacles lo the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PGC is notified of ils legal enlillamenl and the amount due. Other Ordinary Income Renial income from the letting of church premlses is ￿COgnised when the rental is due. Income from Investments Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year. Gains and Losses on Investments Realised gains or losses are recognis@d when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounlad for on revaluation of investments at 31 December 2023. 1.5 Expendlture Expenditure is recognlsed On￿ Ihare is a legal or conslriJ¢live obligation lo transfer ecommic benefit to a third party, il is probablè that a transfer of economi¢ benefits will be required in setllemernt. and the amount of the obligation can be measured rèllably. Expgndilure is clossllled by activity. The costs ol each activity are made up of the lolal of dir&1 Costs and shared costs, including support costs Invo￿ed In undertaklng each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated dirèctly lo that aclivily. Shared costs which Gonlribule to more than one activity and support costs which are not allribulable to a single activity are apportioned belween those aBtivilies on a basis consistent with the us8 of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time sp8nl, and dèpreciation chaTges are 8llocaleol on the portion of the asset's use. 1.6 Herltage assets Consecrated and Ben8fice Property In so far as consecrated and benefi¢e property ol any klnd is excluded from the slalulory definitDn of 'chaTIIy' by Section fjO{21(al and Icl of thé Charities Act 2011 5u¢h as ass8ls ar8 not capitslised in the financial slalemenls. Moveable church furnlshings held by the vicar and churchwardens on speclal trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected {at any reasonable lime). For anything acquired prior lo 2000 there is insuffici8nl cost information available and Iherefore such assets are not valued in the linancial slalemenls. Subsequently all expenditure has bee wrillen off when incurred. 1.7 Flxed asset Invostmonts Fixed asset investments are initially measur8d at transaction prtce excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured al falr value al each reporting date. Changes in lair value ar8 recogni8ed in nel incomellexpendilurel for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. 1.8 Cash and cash equlvalertts Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposlls held at call with banks, other short-lerm liquid investments with original malurilies of three months OT less, and bank overdfafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowngs in currènt liabilities. 15-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng policles Conllnued 1.9 Financlal Instruments The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Sectitrn 11 '8asi¢ Financial Instruments, and S￿lI0n 12 'othèr Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial Inslrumenls. Financial instruments ar¥ recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the conlraclual provisions of th8 instrumert. Financial assets and liabllilies are offsel. with the nel amounts presented in the financial slatemenls, when there is a legally enforceaN8 right lo sel off the recognised amounts and there is an inlènlion lo settle on a nel basis or lo realise the asset and settle the Ilabilily simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic finan(yal assets, whiGh include debtors and cash and bank balances, are inllially measured al transaction price including transaction costs and are subs8quenlly carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrang8menl constitutes a financing transaction. where thè transaction is measured al the present value of the future reGeipls discounted al a market rate ol interest. Financial assets c18ssified 88 ieceivable within one year are not amorlised. Baslc flnanclal liabllities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at Iransacllon price unless the arrangement constitutes a flnancing Iransacllon, where the debt instrument is measured al the present value of the future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabillties classllied as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt Instruments are subsequently carried al amortlsed cost. usiftg the effective Inler8St rale malhod. Trad@ creditors are obllgations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course ol operations from suppllers. Amounts payable are classified as Current liabililles if paym8nt is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at liansaction price and subsequently measured al a¥nortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of fln8ncial liabllities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the ¢harlly's Gonlraclual obligations expire or are discharged or cance116d. 1.10 Employee benèfits The cost of any unused hollday enlitlemenl is recognised in the poliod In which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity 15 demonstrably committed to lerminale the employment of an employee or lo prDvide lerminalion benefits. 16-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and ludgements In the application of the charity's acwunling policies, the Iruslees are required lo make ludgemenls, 85limales and assumptions about Ihe carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are Hol readlly apparent from other sgurces. The eslimales and associated assumptions are based on histOTi¢al experience and Other factors that are considered lo be relevant, ArAual results may differ from these eslimales. The eslimales and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basls. Revisic)ns lo accounting eslimales are recognised in tha period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future perlods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Voluntary Income Unrestrlcted Restrl¢ted funds funds 2023 2023 Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 Planned Givir*g Colledions Donations Grants Legacles GiftAid 118,025 10,448 79,432 950 151.353 27.616 3,980 122,C105 10,448 92.605 17,950 151,353 31,588 186,041 8,498 96,454 1,250 3,280 126 2.800 12,000 41,000 775 189,321 8.624 99,254 13,250 41,000 27,431 13,173 17,000 3,972 26,656 387,824 38.125 425.949 318,899 59,981 378,880 Income from other trading actlvitles Unreslrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds fund5 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 Fund Raising 13,151 13,159 11,246 475 11,721 17-

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ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Trustees During the year expenses amounting lo £4,374 12022 - £2,909) were r8irnbursed lo the Clergy. A small Immaterial portlon of the expenses paid to the inGumbenl may have related lo his Servi￿ as chairman of Ibe pcc. Expenses tolaling £19,711 {2022.' £14,074), inclusive of thè above clergy expenses, were relmbursed lo 8 {2022', 81 Trustees, In the year for church running costs. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was-. 2023 Numbgr 2022 Number Employment costs 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Other pension costs 54,311 2,026 48,588 2.996 $6,337 51,584 One member of staff are members ol a defined b&nefil pension scheme administered by the Church ol England Pensions Board. There were no amployee benefits lo key management personnel in the previous or current year. Th8re were no employees whose annual rèmuneration was more than £60,000. io other 8xpendlture Unrestricted R8Strlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Total Unrestrlcted RestrlcÉ&d funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 other Charitles IndividLJal8 7,680 2,100 7,680 10,402 8,068 10 6,068 12,e62 8,302 12,652 9,780 8,302 fj8,082 6,078 12,652 18,730 11 Taxatlon The charity is exèmpt from 18xation on Ils activities because all 118 income is applièd lor charitable purposes. 22-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 12 Flxed asset In¥estmgnts Listed irtvestments Cost or valuation Al 1 January 2023 Additions Revaluation Disp05als 123,585 52,917 4,245 150.460} Al 31 Decembèr 2023 130,287 Carrylng amount Al 31 De￿mber 2023 13Ql,287 At 31 De￿mber 2022 123,585 2023 2022 Investments al fair value compris8'. CBF Titan Private Wealth (Previously Cardale Asset Managemenll 31.331 98,956 28,637 94,948 130.287 123,585 Flxed asset Investments Tevalued The investments managed by Titan Private Wealth {Previously Cardale Asset Managemenll are invested In accordance with the Ethical Investment Pollcy c>f the Church of England. Invostments are measured al market value. 13 Debtors 2023 2022 Amounts falllng due wlthin on? year: Use Df Church Gift aid recoverable Other debtors Grant 7.673 2,920 5,825 45,476 1,428 10,000 12,000 22,593 62,729 23-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14 Other credltors falllng duo withln one year 2023 2022 Parish Share Accruals and deferred income 47,465 17.575 23,516 23,516 65,040 16 Endowmentfunds Endowment funds represent assets which must be held permanently by Ihe ¢harty. Income arislng on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted Income. Any capital gains or105ses arising on the assets form part of th8 fund, Incoming resources At 1 January 2023 Galns and losses At31 Decgmber 2023 Pemianent endowments Church Repair Fund 39,125 1,202 2,694 43,021 Prevlous year: At 1 January 2022 Incomlng resources Galns and losses At31 Decèmber 2022 Permanent endowments Church Repair Fund 41,962 984 13,8211 39,125 The income from the Church Repair Fund may be ulillsed lo fund Specif￿ repairs each year. -24-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 16 Restrlcted funds The restrided funds of the charty comprise the unexpendéd balances of donalions and grants held on trust subject to speclfic conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At 1 January 2023 Incomlng re$our¢ès R8sources expended Transfers At31 Dectrmbey 2023 Breakfast Club Samantans FL¢nd Alter. Carpel and Building Fund Youth and Childrens Work J S Garrow Legacy Fund Other AV Fun 18,002 8,094 11,670 214 8,148 5,751 8,245 14,000 3,039 113.3091 15,3021 115,5831 1686) 12,938 13,792 854 704 240 8,148 3,933 41 12,839 11,859) {13,4211 582 51,879 38,172 (53,1401 2,140 39.051 Incomlng resources Resourcès expended Transfers At31 Docember 2022 Prevlous year: At q January 2022 Breakfast Club Samaritans Fund ler, Catpet and Building Fund Youth and Childrens Work J S Garrow Legacy Fund Other 23,687 7.146 3,507 856 10,619 5,511 6,36D 12,150 40,379 112,045) (11,2021 132,216) (6881 12,471} (1,9891 18,002 8,094 11.670 214 8,148 5,751 1,525 704 51,326 60,460 160,8111 704 51,879 17 Unrestrlcted funds The unre8tricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donallons grants which are not subjo¢l lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as to bow they may be used. These include designated funds which have beén sel aside out of unrèslricled funds by the Iruslees for specific purposes, Transfers Galns and Al31 losses December 2023 At l January 2023 Incomlng resources Resource5 expended Designated funds General funds 115.000 30,658 115,000 96,894 440,298 1376,5411 12,1401 4.619 145,658 440,298 1376,5411 12,1401 4,619 211,894 -25-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 7 Unrestrlcted funds Icontlnuedl Prevlous year: At 1 January 2022 Incomlng resources Resources expended Transfers Galns and lossès At31 Decèmb8r 2022 Designated funds General funds 85,000 50,217 30,000 {30,7041 115,000 30,658 355,738 1329,D931 115,5001 135.217 355,738 1329,0931 17041 115,5001 145,658 18 Analysls of not assets betsv8en funds Unrestrl¢ted funds 2023 Restrlcted Endowment funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2023 At 31 Docember 2023: Investmanls Current as8elsl{liabillties) g8,956 112,938 31,331 11,690 130,287 163,679 39,051 211,894 39,051 43,021 293,966 Unrestrlcted funds 2022 Restrlcted Endowment funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2022 At 31 December 2022: Investmen15 Current as6elsl{Ilabillties) 94,948 50,710 28,637 10,488 123,585 113,077 51,879 145,658 51,879 39,125 236,662 -26-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19 CHURCH WORKERS PENSION FUND ICWPFI Sl Pelevs Church (Harrogale) PCC IPB Classic) parlicipales In the Perbsion Builder Scheme Sectic￿ of CWPF for lay staff. CWPF is adminisleled by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the CWPF assets separately from those of the Employer and othér participating employers. CWPF has two sections.. 1. Defined Beneflls Scheme 2. the Pension Builder Scheme, which has two subsections.. a. a deferred annuity section known as Pension Builder Classic, and. a cash balance section known as Pension Bullder 2014. Penslon Bullder Scheme Both sections of tha Pension Builder Scheme are classed as defined benefit schemes. Pension Builder Classic provides a pension, accumulated from contribuliDns paid and converted into a deferred annuity during emplDymenl based on terms sel and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from tsme to Ilme. Discrellonary increases may also be added, d8pendin9 on investment relums and other factors. Penslon Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that prowdes a lump sum which members use lo provid8 benefits at reliTement. Pension contributions ale recorded in an account for each member. Discretlonary bonuses may be added before retlrement, depending on investment returns and other factors. The account. plus any bonuses declared is payable, unreduced, from age 65. There is no sU￿dIVISIon of assets belwaen employers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme. The scheme is considered lo be a mulli-employer scheme as descfibed in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because il Is not posslble lo atlribule the Pension Builder Scheme's asse15 and liabilities lo specific employers and means that contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution schème. The pensions costs charged lo the SOFA in the year ar8 the contributlons payablè {2023: £2.026, 2022.. £2,99ei. A valuallorb of the Pension Bullder Scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent valuation was carried out as al 31 Decemb6r 2019. For the Pension Builder Classic section, the 2019 valuation revealed a deficit 01 £4.8m on tho ongoing assumptions used. At the most recent annual rewew effectlve 1 Jantjary 2024, the Board chose to grant a discretionary bonus of 6.7¥fj to both pensions not yel in payment and pensions in payment In respect ol service prior lo April 1997,. and a bonus on penslons in payment in respect of post April 2006 service 50 Ihal the pension in¢¥ease was 50h {where usually il would be calculated based on inflalion up to 2.50A). This followed improvements in the funding position ovw 2023. There Is no requirement lor deficit paymen18 at the Current time. For the Pension Builder 2014 saction, the 2019 valuation revealed a surplu8 of £5,5m on the ongoing assurnplions used. There is no requirement for deficlt payments at the current lime, The next valuation is due as at 31 December 2022. Calculatlons lor this afe currently under way. Th8 legal structure of the scheme is such that if another employer fails, St Peter's Church (Harrogalel PGC IP8 Classisl could become re8ponsible for pay1ng a share of that employerfs pension liabilities. -27-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 20 Operatlng lease commltments Lessee Al thè repDrting end date the charity had oulstsnding Commilmenls for fvture minimum lease paymerits under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows.. 2023 2022 Within ontr year Betweon two ané five years 1,896 3,081 1,896 4,977 4.977 6,873 21 Related party transactions Transactions wlth rolated partles During the year the charity entered into the following Iransacllons w¢lh r8laled parties.. During the year the PCC received donations lotaling £18,49212022.' £86,906) from members of the PCC. Total grants of £60012022.. £3,450) were paid to ils members and £3.84012022.. £3.0001 lo enlilies In whi the PCC membws are also mernbers. -28-

Stuart House 15/17 North Pork Road Harrogote North Yorkshire HGI 5PD Telephone.. 01423 566086 E-mail.. enquiries@holeys.co.uk www.holeys.co.uk Holeys CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Our Ref.. S2701PDRIDW Strictly Private & Confidential Mr D Hipkin St Peter's Church Harrogate Parochial Churcli Council St Peter's Church Cambridge Road 14arrogate HG1 1PB 27 June 2024 Dear David ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL I l)ave pleasure in enclosing a bound copy of the accounts for the above for the year ended 31 December 2023. l also enclose a signed copy of the accounts for submission tn the Charities Commission along with tlie annual return. Yours sincerely PETIR ROOKES tliredors.. PStephen5on BA FCA. TB Yts1￿ Bsc FCA. %ookes BA FCA. JM Boker MACA Consultafit.. Mr5 PCP DuiityThl BA FCA Tax Consul￿Trt.. BG RobID￿j￿ BSI FCA CTA SeniorTox MDnttyr.- MG Jolinson FTAAIPA HolFy5. AccoDnlonls is Ihe troding ol HDlffj LiMilÉd. Hol￿ Limited is o c<)mpony registered ID EryloThd Walés. Comwny No. 07192529. RFgi51ered otficp os tsb¢vÈ. is￿ra tocorry Audil WoTk in lh¢ UK¢nd reguhtéd for o ron92 01 inve51menl bv5in¢S> bytho ItiSh￿l8 of Chortered AccouTrlonls in Englond und Wolps. ICAEW CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 ACCOUn￿ng policies Charlty Informatlon Sl Peter's Church Harrogale Parochial Church Council is a Charity registered in England and Wales (charity registration number 11344941.The correspondence address is St Peter's Chruch, Cambridge Road. Harrogale, North Yorkshir&, HG1 1 PB. 1.1 Accountlng convention The financial statements have b8en prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland" { FRS 1021 and Ihe Charities SORP A¢countsng and Reporting by Charities., Slalement ol Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable irTr the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}" leffective 1 January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not lo prepare a st81￿ent of Cash Flows. The financial slalements are prep8Ted in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial slalemenls are rounded to the nearest £. The finaneial slalements have been prepared under the hlslorical cost convenlitsn. modified lo Include the revaluation of freehold properties and lo include investment properties and certain financial instruments al fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below, 1.2 Golng concern Al the lime of approving the financial slalemenls. the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence lor the foreseeable futu￿. Thus the Iruslees continue to adopt the going Goncern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slalemenls. 1.3 Charitable funds Unreslricled funds These represent the remaining funds of the PCC that afe availabl& lor spending ori the gtsneral purposes ol the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for ils own use or lor spending on a future project and which are Ihereforg not included in its 'lree reserves, as disclosed in the Trustees Report. Reslricled funds These are income funds that must be spent on reslricled purposes and details of ihe funds held and reslriclions provided are shown in the notes lo the aGcounls. Endowment funds These afe reglricled funds that must be retained as trust capltal either permanently or subject to a discretionary Power lo spend capital as irscome, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unreslricled. Full details ol all their reslri¢lions are shown in the notes lo the accounts. 1.4 Incom& Income is rec￿nISed when the charity is legally ènlilled to it after any performance conditions have been mel. the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received. 14-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng policies Icontinuedl Voluntary Income & Capital Sources Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf ol the PCC. Planned glving receivable under covenant and gift aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised in the period that the undedying donation 18 reGeived, Grants and legacies lo the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of Ils legal entillement and the amount due. Other Ordinary Income Rental income from the lelling of church premises is reGognised when the rental is rlue. Incorne from Investments Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year. Gains and Losses on Investments Realised gain5 Qr losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrea1ised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of inveslmenls al 31 D￿mber 2023. 1.5 Expendlture Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or construcliva obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, il is probable that a transfer of economic benelits will be required in seltlemenl, and the amounl of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by aclivily. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dir￿1 costs and shared costs. including support costs involved in undertaklng each activity. Oirecl costs allribulable lo a single activity are allocated direclly lo that aclivily. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and support costs which are not atlribulable lo a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allo¢aled on the basis ol lime spent, and oprecialion charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's U8@. 1.6 Herltage assets Consecrated and Benefice Property In so far as consecrated and benefi￿ property of any kind 15 exduded from the statutory definil¥Jn of'charity, by Section 10121{al and Icl ol the Charili@s Act 2011 such as assets are not capilalised in the financial slalements. Moveable ch(Jrch furn1shings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspeeled {al any reasonable limel. For anything acquifed prior lo 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets ar& not valued in the financial slatemenls. Subsequently all expenditure has been written oft when inCur￿d. 1.7 Fixed assot investments Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured al fair value at ea¢h reporting dale. Changes in fair value are recognised in nel incom&l(expendilLFrel for the year. Transaction cosls are expensed as incurred. 1.8 Cash and eash equlvalenis Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held al call with banks, other short-lerm liquid investments wilh original maluriliès of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 15-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIVIBER 2023 A¢countlng policies (Contlnuedl 1.9 Flnanclal Instruments The charity has elected lo apply the provision8 of Section 11 '8asic Financial Inslrumenls, and Section 12 'Olher Financlal Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial instruments. Financial inslwments are recognised in th& charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party lo the contractual provisions of the instTument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the Iinan¢ial slalements, when there is a legally enforceable right to sel off Ihe recognised amounts and Ihere is an inlpnts'on to settle on a nel basis or to realise the asset and sellle the liability simultaneously. Basic financlal assets Basic lifiancial assets, which in¢lude éeblofs and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaclion, where the transaction is measured al the prèsent value of the future Teceipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as rec&ivable within one year are not amortlS8d. Basic financlal liabilities Basic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction pri￿ unless the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaclion, where the debt instrument is measured al the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are riot amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective inlerèsl rate method. Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acqulred in the ordinary course ol operations ffom suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities il payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilitles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's conlraclual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee beneflts The cost of any unused holiday entillemenl is recognised in Ihe period in which th& employee's services are received. T8m)inatlon benefits are r$¢ognised immediately as an expense when the chaiily is demonstrably commilled lo terminate the employment of an employee or lo provide termination benefits. 16-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Crltlcal accountlng estimates and Judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, eslimales and assumptions about the Carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estirnales and associated assumptions are based on historical experiencè and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual resu115 may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting ests'mates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, OT in the period of the revision and futurè peiiods where the revisiDn affeds both current and future perK)ds. Voluntary Income Unrestrlcted Rastrlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Total Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 Planned Giving Collections Donations Grants L&ga¢ies GiftAid 118,025 10,448 79,432 950 151,353 27,616 3,980 122.005 10.448 92,605 17,950 151,353 31.588 186,041 8.498 96,454 1.250 3,280 126 2.800 12.000 41,000 775 189,321 8,624 99,254 13.250 41,000 27,431 13,173 17,000 3,972 26,656 387,824 38,125 425,949 318,899 59,981 378,880 Income from other trading actlvltlès Unrestricted Restrl¢ted funds fLEnds 2023 2023 Total Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds 2022 2022 Totsl 2023 2022 Fund Raising 13,151 13,159 11,246 475 11.721 17-

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ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Trustees During the year expenses amounting lo £4,374 12022 - £2,909) were reimbursed to the Clergy. A small immaterial portion of the expenses paid to the incumbent may have relalecl lo his service as chairman of the pcc. Expenses lolaling £19.711 12022.. £14,074}, inclusive of the above clergy expenses, were reimbursed lo 8 12022.. 81 Trustees, in the year lor church running costs. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was., 2023 Number 2022 Number 2022 Employmentcosts 2023 Wages and salaries Other pension costs 54,311 2,026 48,588 2,996 56,337 51,584 One membar of staff are members of a defined benefit pension scheme administered by the Church ol England Pensions Board. There were no employee benefits lo key managem6nl personnel in the previous or currènt year. Th8r8 were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000. 10 Other expenditurè Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Total Unrestricted Restyicted funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 Other Charities Individuals 7,680 2,100 7,68C> 10,402 6,068 10 8,068 12,662 8,302 12,652 9,780 8,302 18,082 6,078 12,652 18,730 11 Taxatlon The charity is exempt from laxalion on its activities because all its income is applied for chaiitsble purposes. 22-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 12 Flxed asset investmvnts Llsted Investments Cost or valuatlon Al 1 January 2023 Additions Revaluation Disposals 123.585 52,917 4,245 150.4601 Al 31 December 2023 130,287 Carrying amount At 31 December 2023 130,287 Al 31 December 2022 123,585 2023 2022 Investments at fair value comprise-. CBF Titan Privalo Wealth (Previously Cardale Asset Management) 31,331 98,956 28,637 94,948 130.287 123,585 Fixed asset investments revalued The investments managed by Titan Private Wealth (Previously Cardale Asset Management) are invested in accordance with the Ethical Investment PoliGy of the ChLJrch of England. Investments are measured al market value. 13 Debtors 2023 2022 Amounts falllng due wlthln one year.. Use of Church Gift aid recoverable Other debtors Grant 7,673 2,92Ql 5,825 45,478 1,428 1Q,000 12.000 22,593 62,729 23-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14 Other creditors falllng due withln on¢ year 2023 2022 Parish Share Ac¢ru8ls and deferred Income 47,465 17,575 23.516 23,516 65,040 16 Endowment funds Endowment funds ￿present assets which musl be held permanently by Ihe charity. Income arisitsg on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund. At 1 January 2023 Incomlng resourc$$ Galns and losses At31 December 2023 Permanent endowmgnts Church Repair Fund 39,125 1.202 2,694 43,021 Prevlous year: At 1 January 2022 Incomlng resources Galns and losses At31 December 2022 Permangnt endowments Church Repair Fund 41,962 984 13,8211 39,125 The incorne from the Church Repair Fund may be uti1ised lo fund specific repairs eath year. 24-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 16 R8Strlctgd funds The restricted funds ol the eharily comprise the unexp6nded balances of d(Inations and grants held on trust subject to specilic conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At 1 January 2023 Incomlng resources Resources expendèd Transfers At31 December 2023 Breakfast Club Samaritans Fund Aller, Carpet and Building Fund Youth and Chlldrens Work J S Garrow Legacy Fund Other AV Fund 18,002 8,094 11,670 214 8.148 5,751 8,245 14,000 3,039 113,309) 18,3021 (15.563) 16861 12.938 13,792 854 704 240 8,148 3,933 41 12,839 {1,859) {13,4211 582 51,879 38,172 (53.1401 2,140 39,051 Prgvlou$ year- At 1 January 2022 In¢omlng Resources resources expended Transfers At31 December 2022 Breakfast Club Samaritans Fund Aller, Carpel and Building Fund Youth and Childrens Work J S G8rrow Legacy Fund Other 23,687 7,146 3,507 856 10.619 5,511 6,360 12,150 40,379 46 112.045} {11,2021 132,2161 {688} {2,4711 11,9891 18,002 8.094 11.670 214 8,148 5,751 1,525 704 51,326 60,460 160.6111 704 51,879 17 Unrestrlcted funds The unreslricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and gfanls which are nol subject lo specific Gondilions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been sel aside out of unTeslricted funds by the Iruslees for specific purposes. Transfers Gains and At31 losses December 2023 At 1 January 2023 Incoming resources Resourcès expended Designated funds General funds 115.000 30,658 115,000 96,894 44LI,298 1376,5411 12.1401 4,619 145,658 440.298 1378,541) (2,140} 4.619 211,894 -25-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 17 Unrestrl¢t8d funds (Continued) Prevlous year: At 1 January 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Galns and losses At31 December 2022 Designated funds General funds 85,000 50,217 30,OOC> 130,7041 115,(100 30.658 355.738 1329,D931 115.500} 135,217 355,738 1329,0931 17041 115,5001 145,658 18 Analy51s of net assets betsveen funds Unyestrlcted funds 2023 Restrlcted Endowment funds funds 2023 2023 ToLIl 2023 At 31 December 2023: Investments Current asse1￿(118bll1Eies) 98.956 112.938 31,331 11,690 130,287 163,679 39,051 211.894 39,051 43,021 293,966 Unrestrlcted funds 2022 RestrlGtgd Endowment funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2022 At 31 Dectrmb8r 2022- Investments Current asSet￿lI1a￿I1¢ll6sI 94,94S 50,710 28,637 10.488 123,585 113,077 51,879 145,658 51,879 39,125 236,662 -26-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19 CHURCH WORKERS PENSION FUND ICWPFI Sl Polerfs Church (Harrogalel PCC {PB Classic) participales in the Pension Builder Scheme section of CWPF for lay staff, CWPF 15 administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the CWPF assets separately from those of the Employer and other participating employers. CWPF has two sections.. 1. the Dtsfined Benefi15 Schemè 2. the Pension Builder Scheme, which has two subs6clions', a. a deferred annuity se¢lir)n known as Pension Builder Classic, and, b. a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014. Pension Bullder Scheme Both sections of the Pension Builder Scheme are classed as defined benefit schemes. Pension Buildgr Classl¢ provides a pension, accumulated from contributions paid and Converted into a deferred annuity during employment based on terms sel and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from time to limè. Dis¢reliDnary Increases may also be added, depending on investment returns and other factors. Penslon Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump surn which members use to provida benefits al reliremenl. Pension contributions are recorded in an account lor each member. Discretionary bonuses may be added befor& retirement. depending on investment returns and other factors. The account, plus any bonuses declared is payable, unreduced, from age 65. There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of the Pension Builder S(*eme. The scheme is considered lo be a mulli-employer Scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because it is not possible lo allribu16 the Pension Builder Scheme's assets and liabilities lo specific employers and means that Gonlribulions are ac¢oLJnted for as if the Scheme were a defi'ned Contribution s¢heme. The pensions costs charged lo the SOFA in the year are the contributions payable (2023. £2,026, 2022. £2,996). A valuation of the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent valuation was carried out as al 31 DecembeT 2019. For the Pension Builder Classic section, th8 2019 valuation revealed a deficit of £4.8m on thu ongoing assumptions used. At th8 most recent annual review effective 1 January 2024, the Board chose to granl a discretionary bDnUS of 6.70/0 lo both pensions not yet in payment and pensions in payment in respecl of service prior ID April 1997,. and a bonus on pensions in payment in respect of post April 2006 service so that the pension increase was 5% (where usually il would be calculated based on inflation up lo 2.50/¢l. This followed improvements in the funding position over 2023. There 18 no requirement for deficit payment8 al th8 current lime. For the Pension Builder 2014 sedion, the 2019 valuation revealed a surplLFS of £5.Sm on the ongoing assumptions used. There is no r8quiremenl for deficit payments al the current lime. The n¢xl valuation is due as al 31 December 2022. Calculations for this are currently under way. The legal strtjclure of the ￿￿eme is such that if another employer fails. Sl Pelerfs Church IHarrogalel PCC (PB Classis) Could become responsible for paying a share of that employerfs pension liabilitias. 27-

ST PETER'S CHURCH HARROGATE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 20 Operatlng Ipa$e commltments Lessee At the reporting end dale the chaiity had oulslanding eommilmenls for future minimurll lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall clue as follows.. 2023 2022 Within one year Belween two) and five years 1,896 3,081 1,896 4,977 4.977 6,873 21 Related party transactions Transactlons wlth related partles During the year the charity entered into Ihe following transactions with related parties,. During the year the PCC rts¢eived donations tolaling £18,49212022.' £8e,9061 from members of thè PCC. Total grants of £600 12022.. £3.4501 were paid lo ils members and £3,84012022." £3.0001 lo enlilies in which the PCC members are also members. -28-