ALL SAINTS
APCM
18th May 2025
Annual Report 2024-25

Table of Contents
Message from thevicar..........................................................................................
Elections of Churchwardens & Annual Parochial Meeting 2024.............................
Annual Parochial Church Meeting Agenda.............................................................
Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2024.........................................
Churchwardens, Report..........................................................................................
Buildings and Maintenance.....................................................................................
Electoral Roll...........................................................................................................
Safeguarding...........................................................................................................
Operations and Facilities.........................................................................................
SDF Project "Revitalising the Church, Renewing the City"
Music and Liturgy....................................................................................................
Children and Families..............................................................................................
One Bread Cafe.......................................................................................................
Church Garden........................................................................................................
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The Annual Reports and audited Financial Statements for the Church and Hall may be found at the back
of this document.
MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR
At the time of the annual meeting, I will have been at All Saints for li months. In that time I have begun
the process of getting to know the people and Parish of All Saints and what my job as Vicar looks like.
I want to thank those who have contributed to this report, and those who work with them, for their hard
work, diligence, love and care for this place and the people of this Parish. My thanks go to all those who
cared for this place and its people over the interregnum: Peter and Ann, as wardens" the PCC and staff
team, Fr John and +Nick, Archdeacon Martin and all those who presided and preached over that time.
And my thanks to all those who have offered their service to God and to this place over the past year. The
reports that follow in this yearbook show a church that is vibrant and full of life. They reveal a place
where there is huge potential for even more. The Spirit is definitely alive and busy in this place. How we
respond in the year to come is something for all of us to discern together. There is much to give thanks
for. There is much for us to do. Fr Catriona.

ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS & ANNUAL PAROCHIAL
CHURCH MEETING 2025
Meeting to be held on Sunday 18th May 2025 at 11.3oam following the Sunday Eucharist.
The election of the Churchwardens takes place before the APCM.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting Agenda
Minutes of the last APCM held on 19th May 2024
2. Apologies for absence
3. Election of PCC members
4. Parish Reports: including a report on safeguarding
5. Appointment of Independent Examiner
6. Vicar's Thank You's

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 2024
ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS AND ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH
MEETING
Minutes of a meeting held on Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11:30am
Present: The Archdeacon of Brighton and Lewes (Chair), Bishop Nick Holtam, Fr John Joyce, the
Churchwardens and approximately 46 members of the Church congregation (including PCC members
not otherwise mentioned).
Meeting for the Election of Churchwardens/Vestry meeting
The Archdeacon opened the meeting with a prayer, noting that as Ann Joyce had
served as churchwarden for 6 years, the congregation were required to consent to
her being in role for another year. There was unanimous approval from the
congregation.
Ann Joyce and Peter Millar were elected as Churchwardens for another year.
Minutes of the last APCM held on 30 April 2023
The minutes were agreed unanimously and signed by the Archdeacon (being
proposed by Sue Atkins and seconded by Leslie Holland).
Apologies
Apologies were received from David Stevens, Martin Drennan and Hazel Randall.
Election of PCC members
Sue Atkins and Leslie Holland were unanimously elected to the PCC (being proposed
and seconded by Adrian Herbert/Jon Crane and Ann Joyce/Peter Millar respectively).
Parish reports
Finance (Tony Mollett)
The reappointment of Dominic Hill as Independent Examiners was unanimously approved. As per
the report printed in the Yearbook and the associated Finance papers.
All present thanked Tony Mollett and Patrick Hebrard for their work to date as Treasurer and Café
Manager respectively.
Congregational questions included requests for Café staff salary figures rfony Mollett clarified that
they are currently £42,000 but this can vary depending on performance and sales figures of the
cafe). Additional information on the previously referred to grants reduction (Tony Mollett noted
that the 2022 figures included additional grants for the café set up from SDF funds.
In 2023 the only material grant was £1,800 from the Benefact Trust for Spirit Chapel roof repairs.
Peter Millar clarified that the money obtained from sale of the old parsonage made it difficult to
obtain further grants).

Stained glass window cleaning (to be addressed by Peter Millar later in the meeting).
Additional measures to be put in place for those with particularly acute hearing loss (the
Archdeacon committed to increased vocal clarity for the remaining duration of the meeting).
Whether it would be possible to circulate PCC minutes with the weekly Pew News (the
Archdeacon stated that the minutes were confidential, although consideration could be given to
the circulation of an ongoing financial report).
Sue Tatton-Brown noted her contributions through saving coins to the church flowers, for which
she was thanked by the Archdeacon.
Tony Mollett listed the various ways in which the church could be supported financially,
encouraging the congregation to be generous and noting the need to discuss income and
expenditure levels with the new vicar when she arrives.
Churchwardens, report (Ann Joyce/Peter Millar)
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Fabric and maintenance (Peter Millar)
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Peter Millar noted that he would brief Catriona Cumming (the new Vicar) on work required
following the Quinquennial Review, with a need to get a further professional costing and apply for
any relevant and applicable grants for the roof repairs.
Noted that the stonework surrounding All Saints, stained-glass windows degrades due to the
effects of rain and sand, with stained glass cleaning to be undertaken, if necessary, as part of the
broader roof works.
Noted that the church lighting was likely to be changed from the current festoon use. Although
such a change could be expensive, a grant has been applied for that will enables an energy
efficiency survey to be undertaken.
Noted that the font cover is currently not in use, with the process of getting approval for the
removal of the font cover being underway.
Noted that post-flooding repairs to the church toilets continue and will be finished in 2 or 3 weeks
(with painting and reflooring starting tomorrow). The Portaloos will be removed prior to the new
Vicar's induction.
Noted that the garden cherry tree was removed, with a dogwood to be planted in its place in
Autumn 2024.
The Archdeacon thanked Peter Millar for his church fabric/maintenance work to date.

Electoral roll report
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Safeguarding report
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Operations report
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
SDF report
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
The Archdeacon thanked Sarah Henderson for her work with thoughts and prayers for her and
Luke Evans given the upcoming birth of their child.
The Archdeacon noted that SDF was an exciting part of national church aimed at enabling growth
and increasing community impact. Whilst the vast majority of the churches involved are
evangelical in nature, All Saints is one of a small number of churches within the Catholic tradition
to be included in the SDF project. Noted that the SDF reset would allow All Saints to resource
mission and ministry outside parish boundaries. He encouraged the congregation to take an
interest in SDF work and thanked those already leading on specific church ministries.
In response to a congregational question as to whether Fr Lee's outreach work will be continued,
the Archdeacon hoped it would be, although the current financial position will not allow for
appointment of an associate vicar to carry out this work. A question was also asked as to whether
the new vicarage would be used for the same purpose as the previous one, with a mixture of
rooms, with some reserved for use as a private residence and some for broader church business.
Music and liturgy
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Children and families ministry
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Catherine Halloran noted that 4 Little Fishes attendees had been baptised this year, with Little
Fishes/Messy Church seen as a having had a broad positive impact based on parental feedback.
She requested that the congregation help welcome new parents into the church.
All Saints will be hosting Deanery Confirmations in November.
Catherine Halloran highlighted that she had been appointed the Brighton and Hove Network
Coordinator for vulnerable families (with the role commencing at Brighton Synod next month),
with plans to host networking meetings in the wider area. She thanked all for their patience and
support, particularly during the interregnum.

Café update
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Café Manager Patrick Hebrard thanked all church staff for their support to date, flagging the
regular lunchtime concerts.
Church garden update
As per the report printed in the Yearbook.
Churchwardens, Thank yOL¢s
Ann Joyce thanked Sarah Henderson for her work to date and thanked Bishop Nick, Fr John and Fr
James for covering worship in the absence of an incumbent, noting that their last Sunday with All
Saints would be 09 June 2024. She also thanked Peter Millar and the Archdeacon. Sarah
Henderson offered thanks to clergy, churchwardens and the Treasurer (including the presentation
of gifts). The congregation also expressed their thanks.
Sue Tatton-Brown made a particular thanks to Ann Joyce for all her work as Churchwarden.
Closing prayer
The Archdeacon closed the meeting with the Grace.

PARISH REPORTS
Churchwardens, Report
Another fulfilling and eventful year at All Saints to record for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
The most exciting event of the year was the induction of our new priest, Fr Catriona Cumming, on li
June. The Bishop of Chichester and the acting Archdeacon licenced Catriona. It was a lovely service with
wonderful music, thanks to Dave and the choir. We had a great number of priests from this diocese and
from York. We had a good congregation of Catriona's family, our church family and visiting friends. Since
that date I don't think Catriona's feet have touched the groundl
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At this point I would like to say a big thank you to Bishop Nick and Fr John who continue to preside and
preach, although Bishop Nick has stepped back a little as his priestly expertise is needed elsewhere. Fr
John and Adrian Herbert continue to take communion to those members of our church family who can't
get to church. Fr John is also still slaving away over a hot iron keeping the church linen in perfect
condition.
Our extremely efficient team are continuing to work very hard, and, at this point, I would like to
congratulate Sarah, our operations manager, and Luke on the birth of Matilda last August- she is looking
beautiful. Sarah will return on a part time basis in September. The Events part of Sarah's job has been
covered ably by Ana Isha and our office manager, Emma, has taken on a great deal of the other parts of
Sarah's job. Emma keeps the office running so smoothly; she is constantly multi-tasking- we can't do
without her, and we always notice when she has an occasional holiday.
Our Director of Music, Dave Stevens, has given us some wonderful music at All Saints this year, together
with Alan Ireland our organist who assists him. The Thursday concerts were a great success. Peter Morris
is, as ever, assisting with the administration and arranging the jazz concerts. Adrian Herbert helps with
welcoming week by week. The Christmas concert was a huge success, totally sold out. The Nine Lessons
and Carols was also a great success. The Christmas services were wonderful and very inspiring with the
attendance considerably higher than last year. Oh Dave,
what are we going to do without you when
you and Aoife with Tiernan and Ellie go off to Wales to take up the post of Director of Music at Brecon
Cathedral. It is so well deserved: they will be really lucky to have your brilliant organ playing and calm
approach to the choir to enable them to perform at their best Sunday by Sunday.
Catherine Halloran, our children and families minister, has had an amazing year with her growing
numbers of Little Fishes and their families, and is assisted so ably by Alice Jackson. From these families
have come new church members, baptisms, first communions and confirmations. Sunday by Sunday,
Catherine teaches the Christian faith to the children. Catherine has an amazing ability to draw families
to her, I consider her a'Pied Piper, person, children love her and so do the parents.
Catherine's other great gift which most of us don't know about is her ability to fix things, she can make
things workl
The One Bread café, managed so ably by Patrick Hebrard, is a great success. People are delighted to find
a café in church and, especially at concerts, food and drink is much in demand. At times Patrick and his
lovely team seem rushed off their feet but always manage to get everybody served. I think the Little

Fishes parents and carers really appreciate a small amount of time in our lovely church to sit and enjoy
some light refreshment.
The person you don't actually see a lot of is our finance officer, Rose McDermott. She does an amazing
job, she's so efficient, and works her way through the complexities of All Saints, financial transactions.
Rose and Tony work closely together to prepare the accounts.
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Darren Beard, our caretaker, is in his li year of keeping our beautiful church clean. It's quite a task, but
he does it so well and will always assist any of us who need something done.
On iith August, during a very successful weekend coffee festival, our io.00am Mass needed to be
relocated. We were most grateful to Fr Earl, the vicar, and the congregation of St John's Palmeira Square
for their generous welcome to their church.
On 7th December we had another really good Makers Fair. There were some talented exhibitors with
beautiful pottery, paintings, jewellery etc for us to buy. It was well attended.
Holy Week and Easter were very moving and wonderful. In the church's calendar, it is the most important
week of the year. Thank you to Catriona for really thought provoking and memorable sermons during the
Triduum and Easter Day. Easter Day was so amazing, we had over 250 people in church, the music was
sensational, and it was lovely to have a baptism too. Thank you to all those who made it so meaningful
for us all.
Now some thanks to our wonderful volunteers. We have the most talented flower team, led by Anne
Bawden, who work so hard to enrich our services, particularly working to make the church look amazing
at the festivals. Leslie Holland created a beautiful Easter Garden. Leslie has also taken on the care of the
memorial garden and the other garden. Thank you to Krzysztof for keeping those gardens in such good
order. Anne Bawden and others generously paid for a replacement for the cherry tree that had to be
removed from the memorial garden. Leslie sourced and arranged for the planting of the beautiful tree on
ioth October, which is now flourishing.
Sue and Mowle Atkins have again kept the Sanctuary in perfect order, as they have done for over 45 years.
Sue trains the servers, and Mowle spends endless hours meticulously doing work in the Sacristy, as well as
cleaning the candle stands, ensuring the candles are replaced and the Sacristy is in good order.
David Jewell is also kept busy with his skills in restoring objects to their former glory.
Thank you to Matt Barrett, our PCC secretary, who has kept us in control this year. He does an invaluable
job. The PCC can't function successfully without a secretary: it's a time-consuming job. the PCC meeting
and the APCM minutes alone are quite demanding, and Matt does it all with apparent ease.
A big thank you too to the Sunday morning coffee team, headed up by Martin Drennan, who do a
fantastic job. Neither can we forget the delicious cakes that Shirley makes most weeks for us on Sundays
and often on Wednesdays after Mass. Christopher is also seen coming into church with his delicious
brownies and other delicious offerings. On Easter Day Chistopher produced lots of gorgeous cakes all of
which disappeared before Mass had barely finished! We are so grateful. Nor must we forget our strong
man, Seb, who comes in to help after Mass on Sundays. He does so much of the heavy lifting of the

coffee machine, the boxes of mugs and the washing up. It started as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award
scheme, but we have happily kept him.
We are forever grateful to have Tony Mollett as our treasurer: he is so skilful with the accounts. He and
Rose keep them all in such good order, and he makes the accounts understandable. His advice to the PCC
is invaluable. We must never underestimate the time being a treasurer of a big, busy church takes. I think
Tony thought he had retired!! Thank you, Tony.
Now the other person who has been working incredibly hard this year and thought he had retired is my
fellow churchwarden, Peter Millar. The crumbling bits of the church, the lighting, the heating, these and
other bits of the building have all taken enormous amounts of Peter's time. You can't breathe in a church
without having to apply for a faculty - Peter does itl! Peter's report will tell of all the trials and
tribulations we have faced this year. Peter and I work really well together, we agree on the big decisions.
We certainly can't manage Sunday mornings front of house without our fantastic volunteers and readers.
We look forward to the coming year under Fr Catriona's leadership with excitement and joy.
Ann Joyce
Churchwarden
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ALL SAINTS APCM 2024- BUILDING & MAINTENANCE REPORT
Maintenance Work: Since the last APCM there have been no significant maintenance works required.
Regular checks and maintenance to the Church roof have kept the roof in satisfactory condition, though
climate warming has led to a large increase in ferns growing on the tiles. As they have widespread roots,
pulling them off will lead to significant tile displacement and damage, so weed killer will be used instead.
A loose stone on the edge of the stained glass high in the West window posed a significant danger of
falling so an urgent repair was undertaken with a set of high scaffolding to reach the work. To ensure the
repair is long lasting it will need some work on the outside in due course; we will take this into account as
we schedule the external work pursuant to Quinquennial 2023. While in place the stonemasons carried
out some minor repairs in that area.
Font Cover: Our application to the DAC to remove and display the Font Cover and replace it with a
lightweight hand-removable cover was given partial approval but they wish to see the design of the new
cover and the stand for displaying the old Font Cover before final approval. We have chosen a
woodworker to design and make these and are close to approving a design.
Church Lighting: We have replaced all the failed bulbs, but to do so had to remove and use the 4 light
fittings on the North side high lights in the main aisle and replace them with LED lamps" these are
brighter and illustrate the future likely lighting to meet net Zero. We have also repaired/replaced all the
high centre aisle lights. The festoon lights on the main aisle side pillars have been removed but are
available for temporary use if required.
Central Heating System. The bearings of the heating system circulating pump are showing signs of
significant wear and the pump needs replacing. While investigating this a leak in the heating pipes behind
the sacristy cupboard supplying the East end heating flooded the organ blower room below. this was
found quickly so no damage occurred, and that circulating pipe was closed and drained. Planning the
repair is underway and includes a check of all the accessible heating pipes, as when installed the new
circulating pump may cause further leaks in what are very old pipes spread widely throughout the church.
All Saints Church Repairs: There was no major repair work to the Church building undertaken in 2024
after last year's APCM; our plans following the Quinquennial Inspection 23 remain as previously reported.
Peter Millar
Churchwarden
ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT
This year we have formed a new electoral roll in line with Church of England guidance. The total number
on the electoral roll is 116 a slight decrease of 21 since last year. Having renewed the Electoral Roll with
more realistic numbers we believe that this number still does not represent the full community that are
associated with All Saints, and we will continue with regular drives to ensure everyone who considers
themselves part of our church community is represented on the roll. Our Parish Administrator, Emma Mead,
is our Electoral Roll Officer. If you would like to be added to the roll, please contact the Parish Office or
speak to one of our Churchwardens.

SAFEGUARDING
The PCC and staff team continue to work hard to ensure that All Saints is a safe place for everyone and
that we are following safeguarding best practice. Our previous Parish Safeguarding Officer, Sarah
Henderson, handed over the role to Stephanie Kittow last year. Stephanie has worked alongside Fr
Catriona and Emma Mead to ensure that the staff team and PCC members are up to date with DBS
checks and safeguarding training. This process is continuous: there is always something for us to learn.
My thanks to those volunteers who have already engaged with training, and my thanks to the rest in
advance for doing so.
Stephanie has agreed to stand as church warden, but l am delighted to say that safeguarding will remain
in safe hands as Ann Joyce has agreed to take on the role of safeguarding officer after she has stepped
down as church warden.
Fr Catriona.
OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
With Sarah Henderson on maternity leave the team at All Saints have stepped up to manage the many
activities that happen across the year in both church and hall. Ana Isha has been a great addition to the
team, but everyone has chipped in in different ways - especially at busy times of year.
Over the past year, we've hosted concerts from Brighton Festival, Sussex Symphony Orchestra and many
local choirs. We've also hosted special events including The Makers, Fair and Brighton Coffee Festival
which this year expanded to two days. These events have brought thousands of people through our doors
and raised our profile in the local area. We continue to make our facilities available to some of the most
vulnerable people in our community, through our ongoing partnership with The Choir With No Name (a
choir for people who have experienced homelessness) who rehearse here every Monday, and our regular
sessions in the Parish Hall for refugees, in partnership with the Network of International Women.
Meanwhile, our Parish Hall continues to be well used by regular hirers including Tumble Tots, Amity, and
more, and the Parish Room hosts more than io Anonymous groups for people struggling with addiction.
In terms of the long-term strategic development of All Saints, our vision to transform our site, restore our
church building and replace our Parish Hall with new facilities to better serve our community has not
changed. A new group will form this year to look at the redevelopment of the Hall, led by +Nick with
input from Sarah on her return from maternity leave. Peter Millar has formed a separate group to take
care of the important work that is needed for the Church building.
In the past few weeks it was announced that the redevelopment of the old Vicarage should finally soon
be underway, funded and led by the Diocese of Chichester with a start date towards the end of June. This
first phase of redevelopment will fully renovate the Vicarage into a home for me. It is hoped that this
phase of the work will be completed around the turn of the year, so I hope that it will be possible to
welcome people in the vicarage before Lent 2026.
Fr Catriona.
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SDF Project- "Revitalising the Church, Renewing the City"
Towards the end of 2024 we had the excellent news that the strategic development fund board have
agreed to extend the funding and timeline for the project begun under the previous incumbent Fr Ryan.
This extension has come with revised objectives. The intention behind these objectives remains to grow
the church here in All Saints, but also to be a resource for other churches in ministry and mission. Below
are the objectives set out in the new plan.
The PCC have set up a number of working groups which have been tasked with some of the work
required to meet these objectives. These will mean further opportunities for members of the
congregation to get involved.
In the coming weeks we will focus on different areas of church life and what we might be called to
contribute as individuals and as a church towards the mission of All Saints, and the wider Church.
Revised outcome
hurch
ttendance
Growing from 100 - 300+ committed adult parishioners by 2031
Over 50 children attending children's church on a Sunday morning by 2031.
he introduction of a new weekly service meeting the needs of those newer to faith or
xploring church for the first time, with a congregation of 40 adults by 2029.
ervice to be designed by mid-2025 and launched by end 2025.
Evangelism
n annual cycle of catechetical and discipleship courses for children and adults, reaching
o children and 85 adults each year by 2029.
ocial
Impact
Facilitate a minimum of 6 roundtable conversations per year from 2025 for clergy and lay
leaders, involving multiple other churches in a catholic tradition in B&H deaneries.
onversations focused around missional projects focused on social justice, urban
eprivation and children and families, drawing on operational expertise from the All
aints team.
t least 20 new missional projects by 2029 initiated by the churches involved in the
onversations (the new projects can be repeats of what is being done at other churches
nd not all of the projects are expected to persist beyond the end of the SDF
imescales).
afe fully financially sustainable by 2025
raining at least io people per year by 2026 (staff and volunteers included)
orking with more than 20 community groups annually by 2026 (linked to previous
utcome on Social impact missional projects)
he Cafe to be a key point of contact and provider of information about church life. The
taff to be trained to be able to talk about the church, the activities and opportunities for
ach demographic. There will be good literature about All Saints activities, its training
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programmes and its mission. The result will be to channel 25 new people each year into
ther All Saints groups/activities up to 2029 and beyond.
he community choir established in 2023 will expand to 60 members by 2029 and be
eveloped so that it is integrated with other All Saints initiatives, generating a context for
nyone to experience transformative worship and the converting power of sacred music.
he choir will provide an added dimension to worship and music at All Saints providing
nother stepping stone into the core of the church. By 2029 this choir will have
eveloped a different musical expression and experience from the current church choir
nd contributing to the weekly worship
Reaching
oung
eople
Little Fishes - weekly average of 120 children and loo adults engaged by 2025 and further
0/0 growth by 2029
Messy Church (or similar alternative initiative) - reaching 140 families monthly by 2029
Establishment of new discipleship course/initiative for parents and young families by
025, contributing to the Evangelism outcome above.
daily stay and play" offering for children and families in One Bread Cafe (in the main
hurch building), engaging an average of 70 families per week by 2025 and further 20/
rowth by 2029
Integration of 12 children into the adult Parish choir by 2027. Creation of separate
hildren's choir with 36 members by 2029
New
utcome
Planting and
Partnerships
Facilitate a minimum of 6 roundtable conversations per year from 2025 for clergy and lay
leaders, involving multiple other churches in a catholic tradition in B&H deaneries with
onversations focused around how to produce church growth in a catholic tradition.
Produce at least 2 case studies per year from 2026 onwards of churches who have started
new initiatives as a result of the conversations whether successful and continuing or not
o aid learning.
Participate in regional and national discussions about how to grow churches with a
atholic tradition.
Minimum of 5 lay leaders (drawn from All Saints and other local parishes) per year
participating in a discipleship/leadership course focused on church growth in a Catholic
radition context by 2026.
ourse to be designed by 2025 and launched by 2026
rowth of young adult congregation at All Saints to 50 by 2029 and loo by 2031.
Development of specific initiative/s to serve this demographic, e.g. an alternative service,
pecific discipleship courses etc.
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MUSIC AND LITURGY
Our musical activities have continued apace over the past year. The Parish choir have achieved
wonderful things - new repertoire, some really beautiful psalm singing, and really meaningful
contributions to special services, particularly the Advent Procession and Holy Week. We premiered
another new piece - 'Advent Prayer, by Sally Beamish. A particular highlight of the year was Christmas
concert. For the second year in a row, we were turning people away at the door, with over 400 people in
the audience.
Our choristers have grown in confidence and ability, contributing well to Sunday eucharists twice a
month. They continue to work through the RSCM Voice for Life scheme, and had some notable success
at the Springboard Festival.
Our community choir partner, Brighton Voices, has continued to grow to about 70 singers. As well as
taking part in the Christmas concert, they gave a performance of Harold Darke's remarkable cantata 'As
the leaves fall, during Remembrancetide, and during the summer gave a wonderful performance of
Handel's 'Alexander's Feast, _ we used this occasion to take the music of Brighton Voices and All Saints
out into the wider musical scene, and performed at the Meeting House at the University of Sussex.
The lunchtime concert series has remained a success, with an increasingly high standard of performer
each season. The relationship with the Royal Academy of Music continues to provide a platform for
young musicians, and Peter Morris curates the jazz series with his usually knowledge and flair, for which
I'm very grateful. The series is profitable, and we are examining new ways of reaching audience members
to increase attendance.
On the outreach front, I've continued to assist other churches with their musical provision - sitting on
the interview panel for a Director of Music post in one church, and aiding the organisation of an ad-hoc
evensong choir in another.
With only a few months left at All Saints, I would like to place on record heartfelt thanks to everyone who
contributes to the musical life of the church - it has been an enormous pleasure to be part of such a
welcoming and committed community.
David Stevens
Director of Music
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Children and Families Ministry Annual Statement
Catherine Halloran, Children and Families Minister
As we near the end of the fourth year of the SDF project, our Children and Families Ministry continues to
flourish at All Saints. Over the past year, we've welcomed at least 15 new families to our Sunday services,
with many more regularly attending our Little Fishes playgroup and making use of our Stay and Play area.
Little Fishes Playgroup
Little Fishes runs twice weekly and continues to welcome over 150 families each week. The playgroup
continues to generate increasing income through voluntary donations.
Together we play, read stories, craft, paint, and sing, fostering friendships in a vibrant and welcoming
community. Held in our spacious and beautiful heritage church, the playgroup continues to provide a
unique environment for babies and toddlers to explore. Our clothes swap takes place during the
playgroup sessions and is thriving, allowing families to drop off, swap, and pick up clothing for their little
growing ones. This has made a small but impactful imprint on our environmental footprint, and has
helped so many families to save money.
We are proud to continue our partnership with Team Domenica, offering work experience placements to
their candidates during Little Fishes sessions. This collaboration enriches our community and nurtures a
more inclusive and diverse environment, making a positive impact on both the families attending and the
candidates involved.
Stay and Play
Stay and Play runs weekdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm and continues to be a valued space for local
children and families. It provides a safe, engaging area within the church for children to play and socialise,
as well as enjoying visiting our wonderful One Bread cafe.
Messy Church
Messy Church is currently on pause as we work to develop a more sustainable ministry model.
Sunday Ministry
Sunday mornings have seen increased attendance, enabling the development of our age-specific groups:
Children's Church (ages 0-6), Junior Church (ages 7-10), and Youth Church (ages li+).
All Age Mass is held on the first Sunday of each month, bringing all age groups together in
worship.
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We have restructured pew areas to better accommodate different age groups and support
engagement.
Junior and Youth Church participants now have a bespoke Junior Mass Book and weekly Gospel-
themed activity sheets introduced in January, with the aim to foster greater integration within the
liturgy.
We continue to have brilliantyouth servers and readers taking part in our services, as well as our
wonderful Children's Choir singing on the first and third Sunday of each month.
Sunday Stars Initiative
The Sunday Stars initiative encourages children to take active roles in setting up, tidying, serving
refreshments, and helping others engage with the service. This has fostered a strong sense of ownership,
responsibility, and community among our children.
Children's Church and Junior Church
Held on each Sunday after the first Sunday of the month, in our improved Crypt space. We explore stories
from the Bible, where we are in the liturgical calendar, all about the mass, and what we can learn from
Jesus and one another. The vision is to run Children's Church and Junior Church separately, once we have
volunteers. Junior Church is from 7 onwards, so that it can support the path to First Communion.
Youth Church
Held on the third Sunday of each month, Youth Church explores the Gospel, the liturgical calendar, and
what it means to be a Christian. With 4 children currently on the register, we are encouraging more
consistent attendance so that the group can cement a sense of belonging and community. The Youth
Church also supports the path to First Communion and Confirmation.
Sacramental Preparation
Baptism: In 2024, we celebrated li baptisms-double the number from the previous year and the
highest since 2016. We anticipate further growth this year.
First Communion: Our 2025 programme began on May ii, held during Sunday Mass. Last year, 9
children received their First Communion. This year's celebration is scheduled for June 15, and we
anticipate a similar number of children.
Confirmation: Our Confirmation programme for ages li+ will begin in October (Autumn term).
School Links
We maintain strong connections with local schools including Brunswick Primary, St Andrew's CE Primary,
St Christopher's Prep School, and Brighton Girls GDST, who use our church for visits and carol services.
This July, we are delighted to once again host the Diocesan Year 6 Leavers Service, welcoming six schools
to mark the transition to secondary education.
Children and Families Team
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Over the past year, Alice's ongoing role has greatly strengthened our capacity to sustain and grow Sunday
and weekday ministries. Her work has helped me to meet rising demand and allowed for improved
resourcing and planning.
Volunteer recruitment remains a key challenge. The success and growth of our Children and Families
Ministry continues to highlight the urgent need for more volunteers to ensure we can maintain and
expand our offerings-including the potential launch of a Youth Group for ages li+, providing a dedicated
space for community and continued spiritual development.
Catherine Halloran, Children and Families Minister
ONE BREAD CAFÉ
One Bread Café has now been operating for three and a half years, and we remain committed to growing
our customer base, strengthening our financial sustainability, and offering a welcoming, relaxing space for
both our local community and congregation.
We're excited to share that our turnover has increased significantly over the past year:
Last Financial Year: £72,650.56
This Financial Year: £101,028.12
That's an increase of just over 39/0 year-on-year-a fantastic milestonel
Activities such as Little Fishes, our play area, and baby yoga sessions continue to draw steady footfall,
while our events, concerts, and festivals have had a strong positive impact on cafe turnover.
However, we have noticed a slight slowdown in recent weeks. While the beautiful weather has brought
many joys, it has also meant fewer people staying indoors. In addition, the ongoing cost-of-living
pressures seem to be affecting our customers, purchasing habits-even among our regulars. In response,
we are keeping our prices competitive, refreshing some items on the menu, and Investing in a new fridge-
freezer. This new fridge-freezer will allow us to expand our offerings to include ice cream, smoothies, and
more stored items, just in time for the summer. We hope these new treats will delight our customers!
We're also excited to announce that our Thursday lunchtime concerts will return at the beginning of
June-these events are always a highlight and bring a wonderful buzz to the cafe. And of course, during
the warmer months, we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful front garden.
Thank you so much for your ongoing support and encouragement.
Patrick
Cafe Manager
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CHURCH GARDEN
2024 was a challenging year for the western gardens, however, every challenge brings opportunity and by
the year end circumstances had positively improved.
The first challenge came from the acute subterranean plumbing fault in the Memorial Garden. The old
cherry tree roots had fractured the plumbing system beneath the garden, and this had caused significant
water damage to the church basement. The cherry tree needed to be removed and the old tree stump
ground down Iwe could not dig in the area for fear of disturbing previous interred ashes in the garden}
Once the stump was removed, we were able to sow a new grass lawn and develop ideas to revitalise the
space. Many novel herbaceous plants were able to find homes in the northern section of the garden as a
newly exposed brick wall had been revealed following the builders. activity. The fernery, behind the
metal gate in the Memorial Garden, had suffered similar damage and needed reinstatement. I would like
to thank those members of the congregation financially contributing to this essential business.
Our second challenge came through the retirement, due to ill health, of our volunteer gardener Krzysztof
Szydelko. I would like to thank Krzysztof for his innovative work during his period of gardening. I have
continued to regularly maintain the gardens {Memorial and southwestern garden} during this time of
volunteer gardener interregnum. The southwestern garden was particularly enjoyed in 2024 through a
relatively new church café initiative. Tables and chairs were strategically placed within the area allowing
"al fresco" refreshments to be taken. This was much enjoyed by all participants surrounded by the
flowering garden plants.
The Memorial Garden was largely gifted a new tree through the "friends of Anne Bawden" in October
2024. The new mature dogwood tree {Cornus wedding cake tree} is a beautiful and variegated leafed
variety. It produces wonderful white flowers in the early summer season. The tree roots should be less
invasive than its predecessor, and we look forward to its growing beauty in the coming years.
The 2025 gardening year has begun well and both western gardens thrive.
Leslie Holland
Temporary All Saints volunteer gardener
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1134601
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
Dominic Hill Associates Limited
Archer House
Britland Estate
Northbourne Road
Eastbourne
BN22 8PW

ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examlner's Report
Statemont of Flnanclal Actlvltles
Balance Sheet
Note8 to the Flnanclal Statements
8 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activltles
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January
2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The primary objective of All Saint's PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility of collaborating with the
resident clergy in promotion in the eccleslastical parish the whole mission of the Church
pastoral,
evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Review of the year
1. The full PCC met 5 times during the year. Committees met between meetings and details of these were
received by Ihe full PCC and discussed where necessary. The PCC expressed thanks to the clergy who
supported them during the vacancy at the annual meeting in May.
2. The Parish continued in vacancy at the beginning of the year. The appointment of the Revd Catriona
Cumming was announced in February, though due lo delays in the DBS process she was not licensed until
June.
3. Major renovation works continued on the crypt during the 1st half of 2024, repairing damage done to the
drainage system by the roots of a tree in the memorial garden. The work was completed in the summer of
2024 and a new tree was planted in October. The work to the crypt was funded by an insurance claim. The
work administering this was significant and particular thanks are due to the Treasurer, the Operations
manager, the finance officer and the wardens who worked on this. The final part of the work in the memorial
garden was funded by members of the congregation.
4. Further repair and maintenance costs were incurred during the year and in particular a major repair to the
Spirit Chapel roof costing some £25,000.
5. The Café enjoyed another successful year with sales rising from £65,000 to £75,000. In addition to
managing the day-to-day running of the cafè Patrick the café manager and his team also helped to support
events throughout the year - concerts, pastoral services, and the coffee festival in August.
6. The coffee festlV81 this year was doubled in size, running over days. Mass at 8.00 am on Sunday
happened as usual, with the All Saints 10.00 am congregation joining the neighbouring parish of St John the
Baptist for the main service. This meant an increase in revenue of some £5,000.
7. In August, the Operations manager went on maternity leave, and her maternity cover began work. This
cover will continue until the same time in 2025.
8. Children's work at All Saints continues to flourish. There were 11 baptisms through the course of the year.
New choristers have joined the choir, and Little Fishes continues to flourish.
9. Music at All Saints likewise is in rude health. The lunchtime concerts continued into November for the first
time. The later concerts were impacted by problems with the heating system, which were temporarily resolved
before the really cold weather.
10. Attendance at Advent and Christmas services was up by nearly 30 % across the month of December. The
Christmas Concert sold out once again, with a popular programme, and a huge amount of teamwork from the
office administrator, director of music, wardens, and volunteers, and of course the choir of All Saints and
Brighton Voices.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial review
Income
1. The total income received during 2024 was £449,745, an increase of £16,644 from the £433,101 in 2023.
The main sources of income were as follows",
2024
96,714
2,885
44,649
76,682
77,461
76,365
74,989
449,745
2023
90,266
1.050
43,586
70,566
119,010
43,515
65,108
433,101
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Grants
Other incoming resources
Café Sales
Totsl
2. Overall there has been a slight increase in total income. Income from donations, legacies, investments and
café sales have increased, whilst income from grants has decreased. There has been a significant increase
in income from other resources. This is largely due to income generated from refreshments and fundraising
from events.
3. Charitable activities represent fees and donations received in respect of baptisms, weddings and funerals.
This income has increased compared with last year.
4.Other trading activities largely relate to venue hire, this is consistent with last year.
5. The majority of grant funding received was from the Church of England Strategic Development Fund for
the "Revitalising the Church, Renewing the City" project. This was the fourth year of funding in a five year
grant from 2021 2026, which is primarily allocated to staffing costs in key areas of the church's mission and
ministry.
6. Income from investments has increased slightly when compared to18St year.
The trustees believe that with the support of the congregation and the Diocese, the charity is able to operate
as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Ex
enditure
1. The total expenditure during 2024 was £505,050 which is a decrease of £28,670 from the £533,720 in
2023. The main areas of expenditure were as follows.,
2024
72,256
53,712
246,077
81,483
51,522
2023
86,165
49,016
232,898
81,979
83,662
Church running expenses
Church maintenance and repairs
Staff costs
Diocesan parish share
Other costs
Total
505,050
533,720
2. Staff costs have increased in 2024, but the increase is smaller than it has been for a few ye8rs.
3. Church maintenance and repairs have increased slightly, but church running expenses have decreased so
there is an overall reduction in this area when compared to 2023.
4. Other costs are mostly made up of upkeep of services, accountancy and legal fees. They have significantly
decreased this year which is due to last years costs including the estste agents and legal fees for the sale of
the old parsonage.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Net cost of activi
1. The overall operating loss in 2024 was £55,305 compared with a deficit in 2023 of £100,619. After
revaluation of investments, the net movement in funds was a deficit of £40,952.
Assets
1. The resources available to the PCC at the close of 2024 totalled £1,476,529 (£1,517,481 in 2023). The
main assets were as follows;
2024
550,000
926,529
2023
550,000
967,481
Investments
Net assetslliabilities
Total
1,476,529
1,517,481
2. The value of the investments for 2024 is £550,000 representing the current market value of the Martello
Loft Flats.
Reserves pollcy
It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding Fixed Assets) or Free
Reserves which equates to at least 4 months, worth of unrestricted payments as contingency against
unforeseen events and to cover any emergency building maintenance work. This policy will be reviewed
annually.
Going concern
The charity believes that it can continue to operate and there is no sign as to why it would need to cease
trading or intention to cease trading.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Organisational structure
During the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council..
The Revd. Catriona Cumming (Appointed 11th June
2024)
Vicar..
Church Wardens..
Ann Joyce
Peter Millar
Representatives at Deanery Synod..
Luke Evans
Tanya Palmer
Elected Members..
Sue Atkins (Appointed 19th May 2024)
Jon Crane (Resigned 12th November 20241
Sarah Crompton (Resigned 19th May 20241
Alice Harrison
Leslie Holland (Appointed 19th May 2024)
Tony Mollett (and Treasurer)
Rebecca Owers {Co-opted 1 Oth September 2024)
Matthew Barrett (and Secretary)
Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representstion Rules and consists of certain
ex-offi'cio members, being the vicar, the churchwardens and members of the Deanery Synod,. and 3 members
of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The PCC has co-opted 1
member and members are warmly encouraged to stand for election.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Related parties and transactions
The PCC is also the managing trustee of the Ralli Memorial Trust (registered charity 250184) which owns the
church hall. As managing trustee, the PCC appoints the Hall Committee. The accounts for the trust are
provided separately and submitted to the Charity Commission.
A management charge of £36,000 was paid by the Church Hall of the PCC, shown in other income (2023..
£36,000)
Expenses have been reimbursed to members of the PCC in respect of travel, hospitality, telephone and
sundry expenses. No member of the PCC received any remuneration during the year.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charlty number
1134601
Prlnclpal addre¥s
All Saints Hove
Wilbury Road
Hove
8N3 3PB
Trustoas
L Evans
Ms S Crompton (resigned 19.5.24)
Ms T Palmer
Ms A Joyce
P Millar
Ms A Harrison
T Mollett
J Crane (resigned 12.11.241
M Barrelt
Ms R Owers (appointed 10.9.24)
Ms L Holland (appointed 19.5.241
Ms S Atkins (appointed 19.5.24)
Vicar-Revd C Cumming (appointed 11.6.24)
Independent Examlner
Dominic Hill Associates Limited
Archer House
Britland Estate
Northbourne Road
Eastbourne
BN22 8PW
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .
and signed on its behalf by:
Vicar-Revd C Cumm
ng - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of All Saints Church - Hove
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of All Saints Church - Hove (the Trust) for
the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act')-
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145{5){bl of the Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I
can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Isp
Peter D Hill FCA
Dominic Hill Associates Limited
Archer House
Britland Estate
Northbourne Road
Eastbourne
BN22 8PW
Date..
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowrnent
fund
Notes
INCOME AND
ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
99,599
99,599
91,316
Charitable activltles
Charitable activities
77,461
77,461
119,010
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
119,638
76,682
76,365
119,638
76,682
76,365
108,694
70,566
43,515
Total
449,745
449,745
433,101
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable actlvlties
Charitable activities
503,250
1,800
505,050
533,720
Net gains on investments
14,353
14,353
38,174
NET
INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
139,152
(1,800
(40,952)
(62,445)
RECONCILIATION OF
FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1,495,681
21,800
1,517,481
1,579,926
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
1,456,529
20,000
1,476,529
1,517,481
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH. HOVE
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investment property
550,000
550,000
550,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
26,851
912,317
41,850
26,851
912,317
61,850
2g,991
978,965
42,526
20,000
981,018
20,000
1,001,018
1,051,482
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within
one year
(29,789
129,7891
(34,068)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
951,229
20,000
971,229
1,017,414
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,501,229
20,000
1,521,229
1,567,414
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after
more than one year
10
144,700
144,700)
149,933)
NET ASSETS
1,456,529
20,000
1,476,529
1,517,481
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
12
1,456,529
20,000
1,495,681
21,800
TOTAL FUNOS
1,476,529
1,517,481
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
fits1-￿￿o.￿s...,. and were signed on its behalf by..
C Cumming - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH - HOVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements af the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are held at market value.
Investment property
Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from
changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities,
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees,
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the noies to the financial
statements.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Church centre hiring fees
Cafe sales
44,649
74,989
43,586
65,108
119,638
108,694
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Rents received
CBF Investment & Deposit Fund
45,599
31,083
45,259
25,307
76,682
70,566
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No member of the PCC received any remuneration during the year.
Trustees. expen8e8
Expenses have been reimbursed to members of the PCC in respect of travel, hospitality, telephone
and sundry expenses.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Endowment
fund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
91,316
91,316
Charltable activities
Charitsble activities
117,210
1,800
119,010
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
108,694
70,566
43,515
108,694
70,566
43,515
Total
431,301
1,800
433,101
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable actlvities
Charitable activities
533,720
533,720
Net gains on investments
38,174
38,174
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
164,245)
1,800
(62,445)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totsl funds brought forward
1,559,926
20,000
1,579,926
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,495,681
21,800
1,517,481
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
FAIR VALUE
At 1 January 2024
and 31 December 2024
550,000
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
550,000
At 31 De￿mber 2023
550,000
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Loans Receivable
Accrued Income
Prepayments
1.381
2,161
5,000
11,348
6,961
1,703
2,900
25,388
26,851
29,991
CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
2024
2023
Other investments
912,317
978,965
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 11)
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Olher creditors
5,293
6,590
4,091
13,815
5,353
7,726
5,259
15,730
29,789
34,088
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans (see note 11)
44,700
49,933
11. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below..
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
5,293
5,353
Amounts falling due be￿een and five years..
Bank loans - 2-5 years
44,700
49,933
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.24
At1.1,24
Unrestricted funds
General Fund Unrestricted
Designated Reserve
795,681
700,000
(39,152)
756,529
700,000
1,495,681
139,162)
1,456,529
Restricted fund8
General Fund Restricted
21,800
(1,800)
20,000
TOTAL FUNDS
1,517,481
140,952)
1,476,529
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and Movement
losses
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General Fund Unrestricted
449,745
1503,250)
14,353
139,152)
Restrlcted funds
General Fund Restricted
(1,800
11,800
TOTAL FUNDS
449,745
1505,050)
14,353
(40,952)
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
be￿een
funds
At
31.12.23
At1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General Fund Unrestricted
Designated Reserve
1,559,926
(64,245)
(700,000)
700,000
795,681
700,000
1,559,926
164,245)
1,495,681
Restrlcted funds
General Fund Restricted
20,000
1,800
21,800
TOTAL FUNDS
1,579,926
(62,445)
1,517,481
Comparative net movement in ftjnds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestrictod funds
General Fund Unrestricted
431,301
1533,720)
38,174
(64,245)
Restrlcted funds
General Fund Restricted
1,800
1,800
TOTAL FUNDS
433,101
(533,720)
38,174
(62,4451
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
be￿een
funds
At
31.12.24
At1.1.23
Unrestricted fund8
General Fund Unrestricted
Designated Reserve
1,559,926
(103,397)
(700,000)
700,000
756,529
700,000
1,559,926
{103,397)
1,456,529
Restrlcted funds
General Fund Restricted
20,000
20,000
TOTAL FUNDS
1,579,926
(103,397)
1,476,529
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH- HOVE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A Current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and Movement
losses
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General Fund Unrestricted
881,046
(1,036,970)
52,527
(103,397)
Restricted funds
General Fund Restricted
1,800
(1,8001
TOTAL FUNDS
882,846
(1,038,770)
52,527
(103,397)
The PCC agreed in November 2023 to establish a Designated Reserve of £700,000 for the future
redevelopment of the Church Hall and associated buildings as part of the All Saints Strategic Plan.
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The PCC is also the managing trustee of the Ralli Memorial Trust (registered charity 2501841 which
owns the church hall. As managing trustee, the PCC appoints the Hall Committee. The accounts for
the trust are provided separately and submitted to the Charity Commission.
A management charge of £36,000 was paid by the Church Hall of the PCC, shown in other income
(2023, £36,000)
Expenses have been reimbursed to members of the PCC in respect of travel, hospitality, telephone
and sundry expenses. No member of the PCC received any remuneration during the year.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH - HOVE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacles
Gifts
Donations
Gift aid
Charitable activities
Legacies & Bequests
38,359
28,278
16,476
2,885
13,601
40,995
31,954
17,317
1,050
99,599
91,316
Other tradlng activitles
Church centre hiring fees
Cafe sales
44,649
74,989
43,586
65,108
119,638
108,694
Investment Income
Rents received
CBF Investment & Deposit Fund
45,599
31,083
45,259
25,307
76,682
70,566
Charltable activities
Grants
77,461
119,010
Other income
other receipts
76,365
43,515
Total incomlng resources
449,745
433,101
EXPENDITURE
Charitable actlvities
Wages
Church running expenses
Youth and social gathering
Church maintenance and repairs
Upkeep of services
Ministry
246,077
72,256
1,901
53,712
46,755
81,483
232,898
86,165
2,041
49,016
59,690
81,979
502,184
511,789
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
2,866
21.931
Total resources expended
505,050
533,720
Net expendlture
155,305)
(100,619)
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 250184
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL
Dominic Hill Ass¢xiates Limited
Archer House
Britland Estate
Northbourne Road
Eastbourne
BN22 8PW

HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page
Report of the Truste88
1 to 2
Indepandent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financlal Actlvltles
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
6 to 11
Detailed Statement of Flnancial Actlvities
12

HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January
2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The primary objective of the Charity is to promote the mission of the Church through pastoral, evangelistic,
social and ecumenical activities including the provision of space and the letting of facilities to local
organisations.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Review of the year
The Parish Hall was very well used again in 2024, However due to closures due to maintenance issues
income was slightly down on the previous year.
Regular hirers include Tumble Tots, Schooling for Dogs, child and adult ballet classes, Amity retirement
group, the Young Actors group, The 1st Hove Scout Group and baby sensory classes. In addition, the Hall
was hired by the Council as a Polling station at the 2024 General Election.
The hall also hosted regular activilies to support refugees living in Hove, including weekly Sanctuary sessions
(hosted in partnership with the Network of International Women) and weekly drop-in sessions for Ukrainian
refugees. These activities became a vital part of council-funded services for refugees in our city and enabled
All Saints to use our buildings to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
The Parish Room continues to be well used, hosting 11 Anonymous groups per week (including Alcoholics
Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and others) together with other community groups. Providing this space at
an affordable rent helps these crucial groups to continue to meet. Meanwhile, our Parish Kitchen was
regularly used by the Choir With No Name to feed 30-40 people who have experienced homelessness each
week, as well as regular cook and eat sessions for refugees.
Again, our community facilities were impacted by high maintenance and repair costs which meant that we
ended the year with a small deficit. A new boiler and water heater were installed during the year.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnanclal review
1. The total receipts from lettings were £53,076 (2023 £54,278) which is consistent with last year.
2. Overall expenditure decreased to £58,571 12023 £58,774). This has remained relatively stable as the
majority of the expenditure consists of management charges paid by the Church Hall to the PCC.
3. The PCC notes that per the Trust Deed the funds of the Hall are unrestricted and can be used for any
ecclesiastical purpose as the PCC decides. At this time the PCC is carefully reviewing its investment strategy
and finance structure for 2025.
4. There are no investments held due to the account being closed in 2023.
Reserves pollcy
It is PCC policy to manage the Hall finances so that the building is self-financing and is not a drain on the
main PCC funds. The PCC continues to monitor the Hall reserves to maintain a level such that this policy is
not undemiined.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
During the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council..
The Revd. Catriona Cumming (Appointed 11th June
2024)
Vicar..
Church Wardens".
Ann Joyce
Peter Millar
Representatives at Deanery Synod:
Luke Evans
Tanya Palmer
Elected Members:
Sue Atkins (Appointed 19th May 2024)
Jon Crane (Resigned 12th November 2024)
Sarah Crompton (Resigned 19th May 20241
Alice Harrison
Leslie Holland (Appointed 19th May 2024)
Tony Mollett land Treasurer}
Rebecca Owers (Co-opted 1 Oth September 2024)
Matthew Barrett (and Secretary)
Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain
ex-officio members, being the vicar, the churchwardens and members of the Deanery Synod,. and 3 members
of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCM}. The PCC has co-opted 1
member and members are warmly encouraged to stand for election.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charlty number
250184
Principal address
All Saints Hove
Wilbury Road
Hove
BN3 3PB
Trustees
Independent Examlner
Dominic Hill Associates Limited
Archer House
Britland Estate
Northbourne Road
Eastbourne
BN22 8PW
Approved by order of the board of trustees ori IL fiF.
and signed on its behalf by..
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL {RALLI MEMORIAL)
Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Hove Parish Church Hall (Ralli Memorial)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hove Parish Church Hall (Ralli Memorial)
(the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responslbillties and basls of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
arrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145{5}(b} of the Act.
Indepondent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Mr Peter D Hill FCA
Dominic Hill Associates Limited
Archer House
Britland Estate
Northbourne Road
Eastbourne
BN22 8PW
Date:
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charltable actlvltles
Charitable activities
53,076
53,076
54,728
Other trading activities
Investment income
60
Total
53,078
53,078
54,797
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable actlvltles
Charitable activities
58,371
200
58,571
58,774
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE
(5,293
(200)
(5,493)
(3,977)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
5,617
95,846
101,463
105,440
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
324
95,646
95,970
101,463
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
5,791
95,646
101,437
95,846
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
1,977
1,306
1,977
1,306
2,763
6,331
3,283
3,283
9,094
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(8,750)
(8,750)
(3,477)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
15,467
(5,467)
5,617
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
324
95,646
95,970
101,463
NET ASSETS
324
95,646
95,970
101,463
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
10
324
95,646
5,617
95,846
TOTAL FUNDS
95,970
101,463
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
. l*J and were signed on its behalf by..
Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided on the leasehold on a straight line basis over SO years.
Depreciation is provided on the fixtures and fittings on a straight line basis over 4 years.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted fund5 can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Other receipts
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Bank & CBF deposit interest
60
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for
the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustee8' expen8e8
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended
31 December 2023.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable actlvltles
Charitable activities
54,728
54,728
Other trading activities
Investment income
60
60
Totsl
54,797
54,797
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable actlvltles
Charitable activities
58,574
200
58,774
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
(3,777)
200
1200)
{200)
{3,977)
Net movement In funds
13,577}
(400)
(3,977)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Tolal funds brought forward
9,194
96,246
105,440
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5,617
95,846
101,463
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Freehold
property
Long
leasehold
Totals
COST
At 1 January 2024
Additions
90,446
10,000
100,446
7,722
7,722
At 310ecember 2024
90,446
10,000
7,722
108,168
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024
Charge for year
4,600
200
4,600
2,131
1,931
At 31 December 2024
4,800
1,931
6,731
NET BOOK VALUE
At 310ecember 2024
90,446
5,200
5,791
101,437
At 31 December 2023
90,446
5,400
95,846
DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
918
939
120
542
979
1,242
1,977
2,763
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other creditors
380
8,370
1,591
1,886
8,750
3,477
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below..
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year on demand..
other loans
5,000
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unrestricted fund8
General fund
5,617
(5,293
324
Restrlcted funds
Propety fund
95,846
{200)
95,646
TOTAL FUNDS
101,463
(5,493
95,970
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
53,078
(58,371
15,293)
Restricted fund8
Property fund
(200)
(200)
TOTAL FUNDS
53,078
(58,5711
(5.493}
Comparatlves for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
be￿een
funds
At
31.12.23
At1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
9,194
13,777)
200
5,617
Restrlcted funds
Property fund
96,246
(200)
(200)
95,846
TOTAL FUNDS
105,440
(3,977)
101,463
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
54,797
{58.574)
(3,777)
Restricted funds
Property fund
(200)
(200)
TOTAL FUNDS
54,797
(58,774)
(3,9771
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
be￿een
funds
At
31.12.24
At1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
9,194
{9,070)
200
324
Restricted funds
Property fund
96,246
(400)
(200)
95,646
TOTAL FUNDS
105,440
{9.4701
95,970
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted fund8
General fund
107,875
{116,945)
(9,070)
Restricted funds
Property fund
(400)
(400)
TOTAL FUNDS
107,875
(117,345)
(9,4701
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL IRALLI MEMORIAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The PCC is the managing trustee of the Ralli Memorial Trust which owns the Church Hall. As
managing trustee, the PCC appoints the Hall Committee. The accounts for the trust are prepared
separately and submitted to the Charity Commission.
A management charge of £36,000 was paid by the Church Hall to the PCC, shown in management
fees (2023. £36,000)
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HOVE PARISH CHURCH HALL (RALLI MEMORIAL)
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Other trading activities
Other receipts
Investment income
Bank & CBF deposit interest
60
Charitable activltles
Hall lettings
Parish room lettings
37,277
15,799
42,029
12,699
53,076
54,728
Total incoming resources
53,078
54,797
EXPENDITURE
Charltable actlviti68
Church hall running costs
Church hall maintenance
Long leasehold
Fixtures and fittings
47,856
7,760
200
1,931
48,197
9,520
200
57,747
57,917
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountsncy and legal fees
824
857
Total resources expended
58,571
58,774
Net expenditure
(5,493
(3,9771
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