Matthews BRISTOL
The Parish of St Matthew and St Nathanael, Bristol
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Registered Chority Number 1134719
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF
THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MArrHEW AND ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
(REFERRED TO IN THIS REPORT AS 'ST MArrHEW'S CHURCH, OR 'ST MArrHEW'S')
THE VISION OF ST MA￿HEw's CHURCH
St Mathew's Bristol - Welcoming, vibrant and serving the community. God's love in
action
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFIT
St Matthew's benefits the local and wider community by:
1. Providing Christian religious worship services through regular services each Sunday
and special services during different seasons (Harvest, Remembrance, Bereavement
services) and at times of celebration le.g. Lent, Easter, Christmas etc) and providing
regular online worship on Sundays and at other times.
2. Providing resources for moral, spiritual and intellectual development for its members
and anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers
3. Enabling Christians to be able to give to, and practically support their local
community through a broad range of activities organised by the church. These
include: Sunday Club, youth groups, refugee support, pre-school playgroups, home
groups, prayer groups, community events, social outreach, arts events etc
4. Allowing third party organisations to use church buildings and facilities where and
when possible, to run activities that help build a healthier community, including:
toddlers, Brownie5, Guides, choir5, local interest groups, work with ex-prisoners and
environmental groups
5. Providing weddings, funerals and baptisms
6. Providing a place for prayer and support
The Trustees (Parochial Church Council referred to below as 'the PCC'I are aware of the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit in The Advoncement of Religion for the PublFC Benefit
and have had regard to it in their administration of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew's.
The Trustees believe that thi5 report, taken a5 a whole, provides further evidence that St
Matthew's work in 2022 furthered its charitable purposes for the public benefit.

THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees of St Matthew's Church are the PCC, which has the responsibility of co-operating
with the incumbent, in promoting the whole work of the Church in the ecclesiastical parish. The
PCC is governed by two pieces of Church of England legislation, called Measures. These are the
Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules {contained
in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969, as amended}
PCC Membership
Member5 of the PCC are either ex.officio or elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in
accordance with the Church Representation Rules. After the APCM, the followng served a5
members (normal retirement is at the APCM in the year stated, unless otherwise shown):
Incumbent
Rev lan Tomkins (Chairman)
Warden5
Mr David Aberdeen (from 28, September 2020)
Ms Alison Edmonds (from 24, May 20211
Representatives on the Diocesan Synod
Mr Andrew Luca5
Mr Simon Pugh-Jones
Representative5 on the Deanery Synod
Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance
Chair of the Diocesan DAC
Mr Fabian Breckels
Ms Laura Protheroe
from September 2020
from September 2020
Elected members David Aberdeen
Mrs Katheryn Caithness
Ms Elizabeth Cooke
Mr Rob Cromwell
from 22 May 2022 until May 2023
Mr Nigel Currie
from May 2021
Mr Kyle Dougla5
from April 2019 until May 2022
Mrs Waf Green
from September 2020 until May 2023
Mrs Margaret May
from May 2021
Mrs Mary Parsons
from September 2020 until May 2023
Mr Nick Stroud
from September 2020 until May 2023
Mr Andrew Wood (Treasurer) from April 2012 until May 2023
from April 2019
from April 2018 until May 2022
from May 2021
nd
PCC Secretary
Mrs Katheryn Caithness
from January 2015 until May 2022
Associate Minister
Curate
Revd Richard Pendlebury (Non stipendiary part-timel
Revd Gaby Doherty Istipendiary part-timel
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Examiner:
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THE COMMIThEE STRUCTURE
The full PCC met 6 times during 2022, with an average attendance of 14.5.
The PCC operates through a number of Sub-committees, which meet between full meetings of
the PCC. All these teams report to, and are overseen by, the PCC.
Standing Committee: It has the authority to transact the business of the PCC between its
meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC. The Standing Committee consist of the
vicar, the churchwardens, and three members of the PCC, and also met 4 times in 2022.
Missions Committee: It co-ordinates the church's support to its mission partners. As well as
sending financial support, it aims to keep in touch with their news, writes to them, and prays for
them on a regular basis. The group also promotes awareness of mission in the church by keeping
the congregation up to date with news and encouraging members of the church who sense a
calling to mission.
Playgroup Management Comrnittee.. It has responsibility for the management of the St
Matthew's Playgroup on behalf of the PCC.
Bulldlng Team: It works with the vicar and churchwardens in the co-ordination and
implementation of the care of the fabric of the church building and grounds including oversight
of the audio-visual and computer equipment.
Staff Team: The staff team comprises:
The Vicar, Rev lan Tomkins
Associate Minister, Revd Richard Pendlebury (honorary position)
Curate, Revd Gaby Doherty
Licensed Lay Minister, Helen Aberdeen
Children's, Families and Youth Ministers, John Stilwell (until June 20231 and Carmen
Cromwell (from September 2022 until May 20231
Church Administrator, Julia Wright
The staff team meets weekly on Monday morning5 and the ministers meet every two week5 on
Tuesdays.
The vicar also meets with the churchwardens, and the Standing Committee (see above) meet5 on
alternate months during the year.
Growth". The PCC is seeking to encourage growth in faith and numbers, through encountering
and entering a relationship with Jesus Christ, by bible teaching, discipleship and a foundation of
prayer, and encouraging the church family in Christian service in the church, their communities
and in their daily lives.
2022 12023 was an encouraging year for St Matthew's as we recovered from the effects of the
pandemic. In mid-2022, we welcomed a group of new members from the Hong King community,
and ministries to support them have been established, including a Friday meeting to help with
learning about national and local culture, organisations, government, education etc. and an
English conversation group. We continue to be grateful to God for the encouragements of our
church community remaining connected and active. Online worship has been maintained, St
Matthews, introducing live streaming of the weekly Sunday 10.30am service, enabling those who
are unable to get to church, or who are enquiring about church worship, to see and be involved
in the community. Pastoral care for all those in Special need continues, with the development of
a newly organized pastoral care network, looking outwards to the community.

Services in church still felt the impact of the pandemic and the winter, in early 2022, but strong
recovery in attendance followed throughout the year, with excellent attendance at Harvest and
Christmas seasonal services too.
Ministries to children, families and youth have continued to pick up again during 2022, with new
members, fresh events re-growth of past ministries. We are thankful for all those we are
connecting with for the first time, both in coming to St Matthews and also online. The
challenges and opportunities emerging from the pandemic played a central role in our prayer
and planning in 2022, with a commitment to proactive re-engagement with our local community,
and encouraging all ages. The development of our new vision, to be 'welcoming, vibrant and
serving the community, with a focus on Discipleship, Outreach and service, is at the heart of
prayer and planning for the future. With the clear and visible renewal of our church attendance,
engagement with the local community and community activities, we look to the future with
confidence and hope, and with a real and tangible sense of growth.
Worshipping and Deepening Discipleship Report
As a church we are focusing on our new wsion of 'St Matthew's: Welcoming, vibrant and serving
the community - God's love in action, Our vision recognizes the change5 both in society and
church life due to the past years of pandemic, with a renewed focus on creativity, boldness and
the opportunity to build something new, as well as re-new existing ministries. Continued focus
on the three essential pillars of church life - Discipleship, Outreach and Service to the
Community is key to our growth in other areas as it is only by God's grace that we will be able to
build God's Kingdom.
In 2022, we began with continuing to offer our Alpha Course, which resumed in the church
building, and we ran two very encouraging Alpha courses in the Spring and in the Autumn.
Easter and Holy Week was very encouraging, with the first relatively normal Holy Week services
for three years.
We continued to give support to those on their own, and those without access to online, with
visits, home communion and other help. We have continued to encourage our discipleship
practices, and an outward looking focus of care.
In the summer, we engaged with families through the re-established Kings Kids, using the
outside as much as possible, Stay & Play and outside summer events in the gardens. At Easter
and Christmas, our renewed programme of services included outside carols at the beginning of
Advent, an event growing in popularity for the local community. In the autumn and the
approach to Christmas, we again prepared for and promoted through invitations delivered to
local households, the seasonal events and services programmes, always including the invitation
to Alpha.
Worship
In 2022, our worship in church slowly recovered from the effects of the pandemic. We
maintained online services through introducing live streaming of the Sunday 10.30am service.
The regular 10.30am Sunday morning Service, the principle service, continued to recover well.
Having trialed the twice a month 8.45am service, we phased this out, as post pandemic demand
for the early service did not happen. The 5pm informal worship service continued, focusing often
on issue5 of interest, and a more informal programme of meeting and worship, with communion
once a month.
We are committed to be bold and courageous in the post pandemic time, willing to try new
things, to understand people's needs and concerns, and new rhythms of life, and be prepared to
be adaptable where necessary.
Alongside the 5pm Service, we also trialled a 5pm Kings Club for children.
Our preaching continued to be a Source of challenge and encouragement, with serie5 on God'5
Ways (Family, gifts, etc, prayer, 'Why Jesus came,, Ephesians and Isaiahl, as well as preaching
on Christian stewardship, the environment and Christmas and Easter themes. Our committed and
talented musicians in our church community have continued to support our worship. Our Trinity

College placements students continued to play an active and creative role in contribution to and
supporting our worship and ministry.
Prayer
Prayer remains a vital and foundational element of church life. We maintain a cycle of prayer.
We re-introduced a monthly prayer and worship evening, 'St Matthew's Prayer,, We have re-
introduced prayer rninistry after Sunday Services and have continued our focus on going deeper
in prayer, offering sermon series, opportunities for prayer, encouragements through prayer
materials during e.£. Lent and Advent materials and different creative ways of engaging in
prayer.
Children's and Youth Work
The impact of the pandemic on this vital ministry of the church, was huge, with changed family
patterns, children and families mowng on. In 2022, we resumed Sunday morning Sunday Club for
children, St Matts youth groups resumed on Sunday evenings and we maintain a healthy number
in our youth group.
Kings Kids on Tuesday mornings for toddlers and parents / carers continued to recover extremely
well, with in between 30 and 40 children every Tuesday morning in term time. The use of our
gardens in the summer has been really helpful and important for families, with many continuing
to meet there in a self-organized capacity during the summer holidays, as they maintained the
community grown by Kings Kids during term time. Summer was important for engaging further
with local families, with a fun afternoon event at the end of the summer term and a BBQ
encouragement for families at the end of the summer holidays.
Our 2022 Harvest Fiesta in September was an event for families. Christmas 2022 was the most
encouraging Christmas for the church for many years, with good attendance at the Christmas
Christingle on Christmas Eve, and at our church Nativity the previous week. We participated
again in the local community Advent Calendar displays, with a large-scale display on 24
December.
Mldweek Dlsclpleshlp
Our mid-week groups give an opportunity to share, worship, pray, and learn together. During
2022, there were 5 home groups meeting midweek with around half our regular adult attendees
taking part in them. These groups have continued and we are seeing the growth and
development of new groups, including a post Alpha group focusing on 'The Bible Course,, and
then encouraging participants into new groups after thi5.
The monthly group for women, called Gather, which aims to be an informal and relaxed time for
women to explore God's heart through worship, creativity, discussion and f riendship, continues
to meet.
Attendance Flgures
The Church of England assesses the size of the church community by counting the Electoral Roll
and Average Sunday Attendance IASA). ASA is our October average. Figures are set out below.
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Electoral
Roll
All Age
ASA°°
Adult
ASA"
Child
ASA°°
143
158°
155
141
149
145
86
91
87
167
172
147
129
128
114
93
177
56
89
101
140
145
129
108
103
93
80
112
46
75
80
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27
27
18
21
25
21
13
19
10
14
21
°indicates complete renewal of the Electoral Roll

in 2022, in common with many other churches, we also continued our services online
A measure of attendance is usual Sunday attendance. This is calculated by looking at the
attendance across the whole year and taking out 'unusual' figures le.g. Festivals, Baptisms).
This figure contTnued to be impacted by the effects of the pandemic, especially in the first half
of 2022, with numerical attendance recovering encouragingly in the second half of the year. In
addition to the church services in the building, St Matthew'5 a150 has a regular viewing
audience for its live stream Sunday service. The Electoral roll has begun to increase into 2023 as
new people joined and average Sunday attendance in church began to pick up. in 2022, Easter
continued to be affected by the pandemic after-effects, but with a real sense of
renewal, Christmas showed a substantial pick up from the previous full pandemic year.
Festlval Attendance
Service
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Average
attendance
Under
Adult
Under
Adult
Under
Adult
Under
Adult
Under
Adult
Easter Day
Carol Services
10
104
19
114
21
99
20
175
27
198
17
64
128
43
150
Christingle
Christmas Day
152
150
105
203
37
70
49
123
22
133
12
96
66
69
17
100
For completeness our occasional office number5 are also set out below.
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
10
2019
2020
2021
2022
Ba
tisms
Confirmations
Weddin
Funerals
Church Comrnunity Activities Report
Our aspiration continued to be a church which is 'Welcoming, Vibrant and Serving our
community - God's love in action, focusing on Discipleship, Outreach and Service.
Welcome
We have continued to major on developing, living out and sharing a culture of invitation and
welcome within the whole congregation to encourage the church community to invite and
welcome other5 and encourage them into the life and faith of the Church at St Matthew5. Our
warden5 and welcomer5 in church had a training and encouragement session, as we sought to
learn how better to welcome into a church community. Our continuing Alpha Courses provide
the opportunity to constantly invite new contacts to explore Christian faith This remains a key
part of our vision process as we look to go deeper in understanding and giving a true and godly
welcome to all.
Small Groups (between 5-12 members)
We continued groups in 2022. Growing new groups and developing post Alpha groups. Each group
meets for fellowship, prayer and worship and pastoral support, both for each other, and for
others in the church and community. The groups often follow the weekly sermon series in their
studies.

Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care of the church community continues to be led by the vicar and staff team and the
small group leaders. A fresh pastoral care network has been organized, to ensure we respond
appropriately to any needs here may be. This is aimed at ensuring no one is isolated, and also
encourages pastoral care in the community. The first line of pastoral care is through the mid-
week groups. The staff team and the pastoral care network also support a number of other
individuals in the parish. Pre-wedding, Baptism and Confirmation conversations and visits and
preparation continued to be undertaken by the ministry team.
St Matthew's Eco Group
St Matthew's has a huge concern for care for God's creation, and our responsibility as Christians
in encouraging this. We participate in the A Rocha Eco-church scheme, and have been given the
Silver award in the programme of working towards becoming carbon neutral, and in our
promotion of and care for the environment. This group is active in the church and also in
engaging with our community, e.g. organizing the regular plant sale, developing our beautiful
gardens including a wild garden encouraging wildlife and biodiversity. This group actively Seeks
to help the church and wider community in our understanding of the critical issue5 facing our
world and how we can all play a part in caring.
Church Community Social Events
Following recovery from the pandemic, community events resumed, with new initiatives, all of
which were well received by our local community.
After church coffee times on Sundays have grown and are an essential part of our church
community. The St Matthew's Eco Group organized another Plant Sale and Teas in the beautiful
St Matthew's gardens in May. The late Queen's Platinum Jubilee was celebrated with a special
service, open gardens and helping with a tea party in the local Dove Street f lats. A 'Haryest
Fiesta, event in the church gardens again welcomed locals and visitors into the church and
gardens, as did a substantial fireworks party for local families.
The garden5 were open all summer for the community, and Tuesday afternoons in the School
holidays, we hosted tea and cakes for any locals and visitors. Our church gardens are being very
welcomed as a local community resource, especially for the many people who live in flats.
St Matthew's also responded to the sadness of the death of HM The Queen, with special services
and the church open for reflection and with a Book of Condolence.
Servin£ our community and building our community contacts and relationships continues to be an
important part of our vision and aims.
Outreach Activities Report
Being welcoming, vibrant and serving our community, and a visible presence of God's love in
action, by going into the world to make disciples and love our neighbour as ourselves.
Knightstone House
Our links with Knightstone House, a supported liwng complex in the parish, have continued to
strengthen. In-person, weekly visits resumed as things improved, by a small team, including the
vicar, and we were involved with supporting and running coffee mornings and a seasonal carol
service. Care for and contact with the members of the community continued where possible.
St Matthew's Open House - ministry to the elderly
Out of the regular open gardens. teas on Tuesday afternoons, in the summer of 2022, came a
new ministry for the elderly on Tuesday afternoons, once a month, called Open House. This

offer5 friendship, tea and cakes, actiwties and topical talks, and is establishing itself well in
church and community life, all run by faithful St Matthew's volunteers.
Stay and Play
This ethnically diverse group continued, meeting weekly in The Elim Centre on King Square. It is
led by volunteers from St Matthew's and run in partnership with the St Paul's Children's Centre
who provide a play specialist to work specifically with the children. St Matthew's volunteers
provide chat, tea and cakes for the parents, and this provides an important community resource.
Klng's Kids
St Matthew's provides a group for young children and their parents or carers on a weekly basis
under the leadership of our Children's, Young People's and Families, Minister. In 2022, this re-
grew and re-established really well, connecting hugely with the local community families. It is a
lively, fun-filled morning and is much appreciated by the locals and families who attend.
St Matthew's Playgroup
St Matthew'5 PCC runs an OFSTED regulated playgroup that remains popular in the local area.
The excellent staff team is led by Linda Mallard. The playgroup is managed by a sub-committee
of the PCC. This also provides a huge contribution to the local community. The hugely dedicated
team continued to rebuild, providing a vital resource for many in the local communities. It is an
Ofsted inspected, 'Outstanding in all areas, playgroup.
Support for Work outside the Parish
Over5ea5 and home mission continues to be a priority for St Matthew's. The Missions Committee
recommended to the PCC the allocation of the Missions budget, which remained at 10% of the
giving to the General Fund. In 2022, seven missionaries or societies were supported. Through
use of our building and resources we also actively supported a number of locally-based charities
including Sisters of the Church (based in St Paul's and serving those in need in the I(￿al
community} and Friends of Alalay (Santa Cruz} (Children's charity).
Other
Nick Stroud, a member of St Matthews, continued to be involved with the Ashley House
Probation Hostel community liaison and management group.
Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer and Administrator for Disclosure and Barring Service (Julia
Wright) was available to deal with any concerns and dealt with the applications from those
wishing to be involved with vulnerable adults) youth and children's work.
Julia Wright continues to be St Matthew's nominated person for Vulnerable Adults.
The Safeguarding policy, which cover5 Children and Vulnerable adults and children and addresses
all areas of safeguarding in line with the Diocese of Bristol's policies, is reviewed by the PCC in
October every year, and the policy is reviewed to include and update social media and online
operations, as well as taking forward all safer recruitment guidance. The updated St Matthew's
Safeguarding Policy can be obtained from our website Iwww.stmatthews-bristol.org.ukl or from
the church office.
Communications
Our website (www.stmatthews-bristol.org.uk) continued to be well-used and well-managed, and
the newly re-launched site in March 2022 has been hugely appreciated and is a huge step
forward in our communication.
We support an active Facebook page and Instagram account for St Matthew5 church new5 and
information.

Weekly e-bulletins are sent to those who have requested them and all our sermons are available
as a podcast. We have also ensured that any not online, have remained connected and in receipt
of church news, community information, and items of practical and spiritual support.
The Building
The maintenance of the building was pursued with the usual care. Full details are to be found in
the Fabric Report at Appendix 1, and 2022 resulted in some substantial work being done to
repair and renew the church tower roof, thanks to the generous giving of the St Matthew's
church community. The Buildings Committee is very well served by dedicated, experienced and
missional members.
The church building is again now well used, emerging from the first half of 2022, into a more
confident second half, both for Sunday worship and weekly events. It continues to be used
regularly by our Playgroup, Toddlers Groups, and Music Group and for Worship Band practices,
prayer and other church group meeting5. Our regular outside user5 have resurned in full,
Brownies, Guides, and the City of Bristol Choir. We have maintained our links With these
community groups, and look forward to continuing to grow this. We also hire our halls out to
outside users, for private events where space and time allows. These regular bookings mean not
only that we have a regular income (which was heavily impacted during the period of the
pandemic), but that we maintain our links with different sector5 of the community.
Lay and Licensed Ministry in the Parish
Rev Richard Pendlebury continues at St Matthews as Associate Minister Iself-supporting and part-
timel, and our curate is Rev Gaby Doherty Istipendiary part-time}. They continued to offer their
considerable gifts through preaching, teaching and leading of all ages, and supporting the
ministry of the church during this challenging pandemic period.
During 2022 Helen Aberdeen was licensed in Bristol Cathedral as a Licensed Lay Minister with St
Matthew's Church.
In addition, the PCC employed one full-time and one part-time member of staff during 2022.
Julia Wright was our part-time Administrator throughout the year. John Stilwell was our
Children's, Families and Youth Minister.
We are also very grateful to God to have a congregation of people who minister in a wide variety
of ways both in the church and across the City. Among them are musicians, intercessors, youth
and children's group leaders, vergers, social event organisers, home-group leaders, sacristans,
assistants at Communion, cleaners, flower arrangers, pastoral visitors, online and tech editors,
building5 experts and others who contributed to the ongoing ministry of the church, by quietly
offering acts of service and prayer, and supporting each other during the past challenging
pandemic year. They are all very much appreciated.
We are very thankful for all the church community and for the contribution they make to
worship and the life of the church, some in public and visible ways, some hidden and unseen.
Finance
2022 saw a 6.1 % increase in the planned giving of our donors mainly due to the full-year impact
of another Stewardship campaign in the summer of 2021 and some further increases in 2022. In
addition, very generous donations were made, totalling £13,050, including Gift Aid, to the
Building Fund, following replacement of the old boiler over the winter of 2021122 and then
replacement of the lead tower roof in the winter months of 2022123. Our designated missionary
and charitable giving stayed at similar levels of support to 2021 , and our support is based on a
policy of 10% of regular giving, excluding one-off gifts and legacies. Our Diocesan Parish Share,

given to the Diocese of Bristol, was at a similar level to 2021, at £80,097, with regular income
levels being maintained.
Our Playgroup delivered a surplus of C8,227 before maintaining its annual rental contribution of
£16,000 with the difference being funded from designated reserves. Please see the full account5
for more information.
Reserves Policy
The PCC endeavours to carry such Unrestricted General and Designated Reserves as it considers
necessary to finance the work of the church over a period between 3 and 6 months. However, it
also recognises that its largest outgoing, the Parish Share, is not a contractual obligation, and
therefore could be reduced in the event of a material reduction in donated income from
members, currently sufficient to maintain this intended commitment.
Because of this flexibility, if necessary, in paying the Parish Share each year, the Trustees
believe the charity is a going concern.
Unrestricted General reserves at 31, December 2022 were £17,234, down slightly from £19,766
at December 2021. The PCC'S forecast expenditure for 2023 is around £14,400 per month,
including a commitment of 16,971 per month for Parish Share, which is not a legally-binding
liability.
Therefore, the Unrestricted General reserves represent just under 1.2 month's normal
expenditure, including Parish Share, before regular standing order income is received. However,
Unrestricted Designated reserves totalled £45,381 at 31, December 2022, excluding the Fixed
Asset reserve, and these can, at any time, be reallocated by the PCC to Unrestricted General
reserve5, increasing the cover to around 4. 3 months of normal expenditure, including Parish
Share, which falls within its Reserves policy above, of 3 to 6 months, of expected expenditure.
Grant making policy
As set out in note 10 to the accounts, the PCC adopts a policy of setting aside 10% of its regular
income from donations for the support of mission partners, which further the ministry and
charitable objectives of the charity, both in the UK and abroad, and details of these
organisations are set out in Note 10. Commitment is given to each mission partner for a period
of 4 year5, With a review on termination or extension towards the end of the third year, so that
at least a year's notice is given of support not continuing. The mission committee receives and
considers, and recommends to the PCC, any application for new mission partner funding.
The Future
During 2022, the Rev lan Tomkins continued to lead the church family through the changeable
and challenging conditions of emerging from the Covid pandemic.
Now back into more recovered rhythms and ministry, the church community has continued to
care for each other and our neighbours in creative and imaginative ways. The creativity and
imagination of the church community has continued to be stretched and valued, as we use our
outside spaces more and more, including outside carols at Christmas, opening the gardens for
the local community - all bringing us closer to this community, and helping us reconnect
together. The new vision process continues to develop and will be taken to the next stage in
2023, reflecting the changes in both church and society due to these past two years, as well as
new opportunities for community engagement. 2022 was an encouraging year, and while many
challenges remain, including the financial pressures on individuals and church organisations due

to the cost-of-living increase5 and uncertain economic time5, the resilience and commitment of
the community at St Matthews has been a blessing to many. This is a community seeking to go
deeper in relationship with God, committed and resilient, and with an outward focus on serving
our communities.
COVID-19 impact
The first part of 2022 saw continuing impacts of Covid, and a gradual emergence from this and a
re-building of confidence. It therefore still impacted attendance, finar)ces, and ministrie5. The
St Matthews Playgroup continued its activities with appropriate measures in place, and with its
grant income f rom Bristol City Council protected during this period. The church continued to
provide online worship and moved to live streaming.
Financially, most donor supwrt comes in through monthly standing orders, which have continued
to be impacted by some cost of living pressures, and income from church building lettings
continued to be impacted during 2022, as confidence gradually returned, and use of the ha115
and buildings began to grow again.
FINALLY
This Annual Report is a composite document prepared collaboratively by the officers and
members of the PCC, in line with the terms of the Charities Act 2011. We hope that it gives a
clear picture of the life of the church and the way in which the PCC has administered the task
placed on them as tru5tee5 of St Matthew'5 Church.
Statement of Tru5tees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance wth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial
Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)-
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair wew of the state of affairs of the
charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the CharitTes SORP;
make judgment5 and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disc105ed and explained in the financial statement5- and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deedlconstitution. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of f raud and other irregularities.

Signed on behalf of the Parochial Church Council
David Aberdeen
Churchwarden
Alison Edmonds
Churchwarden
27 September 2023
St Matthew's Prayer
Heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon St. Matthew's. Grant us a new
vision of your Glory, a new experience of your power, o new faithfulness to your
Word, a new corjsecration to your service so that, through our renewed witness your
Holy Name may be slorified and your Kingdom advanced, through Je5U5 Christ our
Lord. Amen

Appendix 1: Fabric Report
The last Quinquennial Survey took place in August 2018. The Architect's Report records that, in
summary, the building 15 Structurally Sound and generally in good condition and that remains the
current position. The Report noted certain issues and recommended the carrying out of certain
works, some of which are referred to below.
The garden which surrounds the building is also generally in very good order and continues to be
regularly used and enjoyed by both the children's playgroup which meets in the building and also
by members of the public to whom it has been opened up for a number of successful community
events.
During the course of this year the PCC'S Building Committee was reconstituted with a view to it
assisting in formulating a plan for addressing all the recommendations in the Architect's Report
and for the ongoing maintenance of the building and then overseeing the relevant works. One of
the tasks which the Building Committee was asked to take on was to formulate recommendations
for a new heating system for the building, given that it was known that the gas-fired boiler
which had been in place for over 35 years was nearing the end of its life. The Committee's work
in this regard was to some extent thwarted by the sudden failure of the old boiler towards the
end of the year, just as the cold weather set in. With limited options then available and in the
face of a need to install a new system urgently, a new energy-efficient 'cascade' system of
three in-line gas boilers was put in, fully funded by generous donations from church members.
Other major works carried out during the year included the following:"
Repairs and stone redressing to the north-east turret - in accordance with Architect's
report recommendations;
Stripping, repairing and repainting of two rear doors and repairs to stone 5urround5;
Installation of a new bench in the garden.
Planting of 40 new hedgerow shrubs in the garden.
There was also regular ongoing work and maintenance on the building and the garden, including
gutter clearance (as recommended in the Architect's Report) and general gardening.
One of the major item's noted in the Architect's Report is a need to plan for the replacement of
the tower roof which the Report advises is at the end of its life. This is a project to be addressed
by the Building Committee and the PCC as soon as possible.

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of PCC of St Matthew and St Nathanael, Bristol
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of PCC of Sl Matthew and St Nalhanael,
Bristol Ithe Charilyl for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Iruslees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acl'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llb} of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed
in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am
a member of the Institute of Chartered Accounlanls in England and Wales, which is one of the listed
bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have come to my allenlion in
connection with th8 examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material resp8cI'.
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity 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 GOn￿rnIng the fomi and content
of accounts sel 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 understsnding of the accounts lo be
reached.
ockkn
Joshua N Kingston. Bsc, ACA
Burton Sweet Limited
The Clock Tower
5 Farleigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol BS48 1 UR
Dale..
27 September 2023

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charity Commission Ragistration Numbar 1134719.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ending 31 December 2022
Unresrlcied Funds
General
Designated
Fund
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
Fund5
2022
2021
Note
INCOME FROM:
Donab"ons and Legacies
Charitable Activities
Investments
21al & 2ldl 148,901
21bl & 2lel
6.560
21cl & 2111
73
14,118
89.324
234
2,769
165,788
95.884
1,164
239,973
95.009
678
857
TOTAL INCOME
155,534
103.676
3,626
262,836
335,660
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
Grants
Activities directly relating lo the work
ol the church
31bl & 3lel 145,769
Church management & administration 3lcl & 310
19,785
31al & 3ldl
14,000
88
14,088
14,200
158,955
304,724
19,785
221,060
16,479
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
165,554
172,955
88
338,597
251,739
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
BEFORE TRANSFERS
110,0201
169,2791
3,538
175,7611
83,921
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
10
7,488
11,1401
16,3481
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
12,5321
170.4191
12,8101 175,7611
83,921
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD
AT 1 JANUARY
10
19,766
175,713
25.348
220,827
136.906
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
AT 31 DECEMBER
10
17,234
105,294
22,538
145,066
220,827
The comparatives funds are shown in note 5
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as sel out aixjve.
All of the activitie5 of the charity are classed as continuin9

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Note
2022
2021
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
59,913
59,913
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Short term deposits
CBF- PCC Deposit
CBF - Educational Foundation
CBF - Mission Fund
Co-operative Bank Current Account
Playgroup Current Account
15,156
24,464
18,043
2,825
11,611
31,358
27,525
106,518
17,809
2,763
10,815
69,945
40,248
166,044
LIABILITIES
Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year
{21,365}
15,130)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
85,153
160,914
TOTAL
145,066
220,827
FUNDS
Unrestricted..
General
Designated
Restricted
10&11
10&11
10&11
17,234
105,294
22,538
19,766
175,713
25,348
145,066
220,827
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 27 September
2023
and signed on ils behalf by..
David Aberdeen
Churchwarden
Alison Edmonds
Churchwarden
The notes on the following pages fomi part of these accounts

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MAThHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ending 31 December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention lexcepl for
investments which have been included al fair value and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended
Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019 and the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the
Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.
The accounts (financial slatementsl have been prepared lo give a 'true and fair, view and have departed
from the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo the extent required lo provide a 'lrue
and fair view,. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019 rather
than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slal8m8nl of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April
2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The charity is a public benefit entity.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Church's abiltty to continue as a
going concern because over 75 /0 of ils unrestricted income is made up of giving by standing order and
associated Gift Aid recovered, which reflects an ongoing commitment lo continue giving in future. Any future
increases to giving may well be impacted by the general cost-of-living increases in the economy, and there
are always uncertainties with church members leaving membership of the church.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any reslriclions regarding their use and
are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose
by the PCC are also unreslricled.
Reslricled funds are those given by the donor and specified only to be used for specific purposes.
The accounts include 811 Iransaclions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do
not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are
informal gatherings of Church members.
Income
Voluntary income and capital sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.
Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received.
Income lax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.
Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement an
the amount due.
Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for gross.
Other ordinary income
Rental income from the lelling of church premises is accounted for when the rental is due.
Income from investments
Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable.

Expenditure
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, rf that award creates a binding
obligation on the PCC.
Activities directly related to the work of the Church
The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when payable. Any Parish Share unpaid al 31 December is
provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the
Balance Sheet.
Govemance
Governance costs represent the expenditure related to statutory requirements SLJch as audit or independent
examination and legal advice. They have been included within support costs relating to charitable activities.
Assgts
Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s.1012llcl of the Charities Act 2011.
No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC
and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable propety. All
expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church fumishings.
whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed.
Expenditure on the church building
During 2017 and 2018 the PCC undertook signtficant improvements to the entrance t)orch and ground-level
hall. The PCC considers that the improvements are of a lasting nature and do not require depreciating. Any
repairs lo the building are expensed, as incurred.
Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment
Equipment used within the church premises, costing less than £10,000, is expensed in the year in which it is
incurred, for clarity. Any equipment above this limit is depreciated on a slraight-line basis over 4 years.
Investments
Investments are valued al market value at 31 December.
Current assets
Amounts owing to the PCC al 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors
less provision for amounts that may prove uncolleclible.
Short-lerm deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the
bank.
Creditors
Creditors are measured al the settlement amount less any trade discounts.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
For the year ending 31 December 2022
Unrostrictèd
Ggngral
Dgsignatgd
Fund
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
RgStri¢tgd
Funds
2022
2021
INCOME
21al Donations and legacies
Standing Orders
Envelopes
CAF donations
Income lax recoverable on
Standing Orders, Envelopes,
and Sundry Donations
Cash Collections
Grant received - youth work
One-off Donations
107.735
368
7,509
480
108,215
368
8,509
102,012
1,000
6,899
26.986
2,410
120
29,516
35.294
2,172
2,169
4,341
1.096
10,000
84,672
4,131
10,708
14,839
148,901
14,118
2,769
165,788
239,973
21b ) Charitable activities
Church and Hall lettings
Fees
Playgroup
5,045
1,515
5,045
1,515
89,324
2,383
885
91,741
89,324
6,560
89,324
95,884
95,009
21cl Investments
Dividends and interest
73
73
234
234
857
857
1,164
1,164
678
678
TOTAL INCOME
155,534
103,676
3,626
262,836
335,660

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST mA￿HEw & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
For the year ending 31 December 2022
Unrestricted
General
Designated
Fund
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
Funds
2021
2020
INCOME {¢omparativesl
21dl Donations and legacies
Standing Orders
Envelopes
CAF donations
Income tax recoverable on
Standing Orders, Envelopes,
and Sundry Donations
Cash Collections
Grant re￿iVed - youth work
One-off Donations
101,532
480
102,012
96,823
112
6,271
6,899
6,899
26,￿1
6,963
1,370
35,294
24,192
793
303
10,000
5,000
1,096
10,000
84,672
2,410
13,354
66,318
4,324
149.539
73,281
17,153
239,973
134,132
21el Charitable activities
Church and Hall lettings
Fees
Playgroup
2,383
2,383
885
91,741
2,373
333
105,023
91,741
3.2é8
91,741
95,009
107,729
21fl Investments
Dividends and interest
12
12
657
657
678
678
801
801
TOTAL INCOME
152,819
165,031
17,810
335,660
242,662

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MAThHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charlty Commlsslon Reg5stratlon Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
For tha ￿ar &nding 31 D8c•mb*r 2022
Unrestrlcted
Gèn•ral
Designat•d
Fund
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Rèstriet•d
Funds
2022
2021
3. EXPENDITURE ON
31al Grants (see note 8)
Missionary and charitab18 giving..
Church overseas
missionary societies
relief and dgveloprnent agencies
Home mission & other Church societies
2,000
6,000
6,000
2,000
6,000
6,088
2,000
6,000
6,200
88
14.000
88
14.088
14.200
31bl Activifi8s dNr8ctly r81&ting to th8 work of th8 Church
Minislry..
Diocesan Parish Share
Clergy expenses
Sundry Support
Assistant staff (Children & Youth workl
Salary
Playgrtsup..
S81aries
Other expenses
Church running expenses..
Heating and lighting
Cleaning & domestic
In5uranc8
Church maintenance
8ooks & publications..
Books & other materi815
Upkeep of seNices.'
Music
Altar & other requisites
Support costs..
Training
Children's & Young People's Work
Church Events
Church meals
PCC Gifts
Equiprnent
Govemance Gosls..
Independent Examiners Fees
80,097
876
50
80,097
876
50
79,230
1.248
10
32,838
32,838
28,338
77,097
4,000
77,097
4,000
75,452
5,440
9.582
5,424
5,194
4,224
9.582
5,424
5,194
82,082
5.457
4,543
5,014
13,510
77,858
450
450
75
643
240
643
240
1,057
187
35
1,053
1,023
506
264
1,972
35
1,053
1,023
506
264
1,972
250
439
18271
299
138
1,298
1,298
1,200
145,769
158,955
304,724
221,060
31cl Church Management 8nd administrdtio
Bank Charges
Printing, station&ry and office 8XP8nses
Telephone
Sundry Administrative Costs
Salaries
21
2,323
851
2,496
14.094
21
2,323
851
2,496
14.094
137
1,675
990
1,858
11,819
19,785
19,785
16,479
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
165,554
172,955
88
338,597
251,739

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
For the year enfling 31 December 2022
Unrestrlcted
Gèneral
D•signat•d
Fund
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Rastrictod
Fund5
2021
2020
3. EXPENDITURE ON {comparativesl
31dl Grants
Missionary and eharitable giving..
Church overseas
missionary societies
relief and development agencies
Home mission & other Church societies
2,000
6.000
6,200
2,000
6.000
6,200
2,125
6.000
6,000
14,200
14,200
14,125
31el A¢tivilie8 ￿1￿cl1Y relating to the work of th& Church
Minislry..
Diocesan Parish Share
Incumbent's expenses
Sundry Support
Assistant Staff (Ghildren & YoLrth workl '.
Salary
Playgroup..
Salaries
Other expenses
Church running expenses..
Heating and lighting
Cleaning & domestic
Insurance
Church maintenance
Books & publications."
Books & other mat8rials
Upk8ep of sstViC8S.'
Music
Altar & other requisites
Support costs..
Training
Children's & Young People'5 Work
Church Events
Church meals
Equipment
Govemance cosls..
Independent Examinerfs Fees
79,230
1,248
10
79,230
1,248
10
79,240
17,738
10,600
28,338
27,725
75,452
5,440
75,452
5,440
78,437
3,667
5,457
4,543
5,014
4,935
5,457
4,543
5,014
13,510
4,932
4,129
4,834
9,439
8,575
75
75
1,057
187
1.057
187
919
138
250
439
18271
299
250
439
18271
299
138
30
1,665
138
1,559
1,200
1,200
1,216
120.855
89,605
10,600
221,060
218,314
310 Church Management and administration
Bank Charges
Printing, stationery and office expenses
T8lephong
Sundry Administrats've Costs
Salaries
137
1,675
990
1,858
11,819
137
1,675
990
1,858
11,819
390
1,875
631
2,008
10,851
16,479
16,479
15,755
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
137,334
103,805
10,600
251,739
248,194

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charlty Commlsslon Reglstratlon Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS lcontinuedl
For the year endlng 31 December 2022
STAFF COSTS
2022
2021
Wages & Salaries
Employerfs National Insuran￿ contributions
Employerfs Pension Contributions
118.377
2.583
3.069
110.060
2.801
2.748
124.029
115.609
No employe8 was paid more than £60,000 per annurn and no memb8rs of staff rec8wed any monetary benefit,
other Ihan statutory employer pension contributions at the minimum statutory rate, during the current or previous
year. The Incumbent, who is a Trustee, was paid £nil in expenses12021.. £nill, bLJt no other Trustees were paid
any 8XP8n888, during th8 current or previous year.
During the year, the PCC etnployed Carrnen Cromwell, wfe of Rob Crotnwell, a PCC rnernber, as Children's
Outieach Worker. For the period 1st Septernber to 315t Decetnber 2022 Carmen wa5 paid £3,213, induding
employer's pension and national insurance contributions.
The average number of staff, paid by the PCC and ernployed during the year, was as follows..
2022
5.00
1.00
2021
5.00
1.00
0.17
1.00
7.17
Playgroup
Adtnini5tration IOffiTr Administrator)
Cleaner
Ministry (Youth and Children, Worship and Young Adultsl
Total
1.33
7.33
The PCC delegates the day-to-day running of St Matthews to the staff team which ¢onsists of the above staff
lex¢luding Playgroupl, wodting under the line rnanagernenl of the Incumbent, 8nd the Assistant Cur8tes. In
addition. the Churchwardens are ¢losely involved in various d8y-to-d8y matters, where required. The totsl amount
of $818ries and benefits received by key management personnel was £66,19712021.. £62,267)

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS leontinuèdl
For the year ending 31 December 2022
5. COMPARATIVE FUNDS
Total
Fund5
2021
General
Fund
Designated
Funds
Re$tri¢ted
Funds
INCOME FROM
Donations and Legacias
Charitable Activities
Investmenis
149,539
3.268
12
73,281
91.741
17,153
239,973
95,009
678
657
TOTAL INCOME
152,819
165,031
17,810
335,660
EXPENDITURE ON..
haritabl8 activities
Grants
Activities direcdy relating to the work of
tha church
Church management & administralion
14,200
14,200
120,855
16,479
89,605
10,600
221,060
16,479
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
137.334
103,805
10,600
251,739
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE TRANSFERS
15,485
61,226
7,210
83,921
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
18.9531
8.953
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
6,532
70,179
7,210
83,921
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1 JANUARY
13,234
105,534
18,138
136,906
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER
19.766
175.713
25,348
220.827
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Thé VirAr is rèmunerated by thé Bristol Diocésan Board of Finan¢o, to which Parish Shaio is paid. No mambèr of
the PGC received any payment during the year.
During 2022 donations reGgived lexoluding gift aid recovered) frorn PCC members and their close family m8rMbers
(spouses, parents, siblings, and childrenl was £73,12212021.' £58,3991. The increase was a result of both changes
in PCC membership and changes In individual giving by some PCC membets.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS lcontinugdl
For the year endlng 31 December 2022
FIXED ASSETS
2022
2021
Cost
At 1 January 2022
Additions
At 31 December 2022
59,913
59,913
59,913
59,913
Net book value
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
59,913
59,913
59,913
59,913
DEBTORS
2022
2021
Income lax recoverable
Deposit on new boiler (settled February 20221- see note below
Other debtors
Prepayments
4,770
11,328
10,962
402
1,772
8,403
1,983
15,156
24,464
The deposit of £10,962, in Ihe prior year, related to a capital commitment of £37,237 for the new boiler,
installed in 2022. There were no capital commitments at 31st December 2022
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
2021
Diocesan Parish Share
Other creditors
1,113
4,017
21,365
21,365
5,130

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL
Charily Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinugdl
For the year endlng 31 December 2022
10. FUND DETAILS
The Reslricled funds comprise..
The Special Collections Fund (Reslricledl relates to funds raised at special collections lo
support the work of certain individuals, societies and agencies.
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The Youth Worker Fund (Reslricledl holds monies collected for application in the area of
youth work and to fund a youth worker.
The Education81 Foundation IReslrictedl holds monies on deposit with the Central Board
of Finance under certain historic trusts Ilruslees including City Council represenlationl
relating lo the parish of Kingsdown. Income is in the form of dividends and interest.
dl
The Sl Matthews Mission Fund (Restricted) is monies held on deposit with the Central
Board of Finance under a trust relating to mission within the parish of Kingsdown.
The Bell-ringing Fund (Restricted) holds funds specifically donated for maintenance of
the bells.
The Playgroup Fund IRestrictedl relates lo revenues from the Local Education Authority.
Restricted Funds.. Movement on these funds was as follows..
Transfers to
General
Fund
Balance
Balance
at1.1.22
Income
Expenditure
31.12.22
Special collections
Youth Worker
Educational Foundation
Sl Matthews Mission
Bell-ringing Fund
Playgroup
3,759
6,250
2,763
5,333
134
7,109
2,169
600
62
795
12,4011
13,8131
1881
3,439
3,037
2,825
6,128
{134}
7,109
25,348
3,626
6,348
88
22,538
The transfer from the Special collections Fund to the General Fund represents a reduction lo bring
this fund down to known distributable funds to the Sisters of the chU￿h and the North Wesl Bristol
Food Bank. The transfer from the Youth Worker Fund lo the General Fund was used to exactly
cover the cost of Carmen Cromwell from September to December, a purpose for which these funds
were given. The transfer from the Bell-ringing Fund to the General Fund was applied due to
extensive reDairs to the lower roof.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL
Charlty Commlsslon Reglstratlon Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
For the year ending 31 December 2022
10. FUND DETAILS (continued)
The designated funds comprise those funds where the PCC has decided to pul monies aside for
administrative purposes only. Such monies may be redesignaled at the discretion of the PCC.
The Designated funds comprise=
The Mission Fund holds funds specifically designated for external mission.
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The Building Fund holds funds designated for upkeep of Ihe church building.
The Fixed Asset NBV Fund represents past expenditure on changes and improvements
lo the church building, funded from the Legacy Fund and General reserves.
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The Legacies Fund holds the balance of funds remaining on legacies received, where
the donor has not restricted their use but the PCC wishes to ensure they are used for
specific purposes and not general day-to-day expenditure, typically something of a lasting
nature.
The Toddler Funds holds funds raised from donations, designated lo be spent on
Toddler activities.
The Playgroup Fund holds the balance of income from parents and expenditure on
childcare activity. The transfer of £16,000 from the Playgroup fund lo the General Fund,
below, is a charge of £16,000 per annum for use of the church hall during the week.
Designated Funds.. Movement on these funds was as follows..
Transfgrs
fromlltol
General
Fund
Balance
at
31.12.22
Balance
at1.1.22
Incomg
Expgnditure
Mission Fund
Building Fund
Fixed Asset NBV
Legacies
Eco Fund
Toddlers
Playgroup
753
74,795
59,913
22,242
905
3,787
13,318
14,860
114,000)
176,0301
1,613
12,049
59,913
22,242
13,284
923
145
89,324
11,828)
3,932
5,545
116,0001
181,097)
175,713
103,676
(1,140
172,955)
105,294
The Missions Group allocated £14,000 in grants this year, allocating to overseas mission societies
and individuals= £2,000 to each of the Busoga Trust, Crosslink, Friends of Alalay, and FFRME, plus
to home missions.. £2,000 to each of Changing Tunes, CPAS, and the Sisters of the Church.
The balance of the Mission Fund is reviewed on an annual basis by the Mission Committee. The
Transfer of £14,860 from the General Fund follows a policy, sel by the PCC, of allocating 10 /0 of
General Giving to mission support.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnued)
For thg year gnding 31 December 2022
10. FUND DETAILS (comparative year.. 20211
Restricted Funds.. Movement on these funds was as follows..
Transfers to
General
Fund
Balance
at
31.12.21
Balance
at1.1.21
Ineome
Expenditure
Special collections
Youth Worker
Educational Foundation
St Matthews Mission
Bell-ringing Fund
Playgroup
3,456
303
16,850
25
632
3,759
6,250
2,763
5,333
134
7,109
110,6001
2,738
4,701
134
7,109
18,138
17,810
10,600
25,348
The designated funds comprise those funds where the PCC has decided lo put monies aside for
adminislralive purposes only. Such monies may be redesignated at the discretion of the PCC.
Designated Funds- Movement on these funds was as follows-
Transfers
fromlltol
General
Fund
Balance
at
31.12.21
Balance
at1.1.21
Ineome
Expendlture
Mission Fund
Building Fund
Fixed Asset NBV
Legacies
Eco Fund
Toddlers
Playgroup
14,953
10,000
114,2001
18,5751
753
74,795
59,913
22,242
905
3,787
13,318
1,123
59,913
22,242
72,247
1,043
11381
3,787
18,469
91,741
116,0001
180,8921
105,534
165,031
8,953
103,805
175,713
The Missions Group allocated £14,200 in grants this year, allocating lo overse8s mission societies
and individuals.. £2,000 to each of the Busoga Trust, Crosslink, Friends of Alalay, and FFRME, plus to
home missions.. £2,000 to each of Changing Tunes, CPAS, and the Sisters of the Church and £200 10
The Children's Society.
The transfer of £16,000 from the Playgroup fund to the General Fund, below, is a charge of £16,000
per annum for us8 of the church hall during the week.
The balance of the Mission Fund is reviewed on an annual basis by the Mission Committee. The
Transfer of £14,953 from the General Fund follows a policy, set by the PCC, of allocating 10°/0 of
General Giving lo mission support.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL
Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
For the year ending 31 Decernber 2022
11. Analysis of Net Assets
Unrestricted Funds
General
Designated Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Total
2022
Fixed Assets
Net assets
59,913
45,381
59,913
85,153
17,234
22,538
17,234
105,294
22,538 145,066
Unrestricted Funds
General
Designated Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Total
2021
Fixed Assets
Net assets
59,913
115,800
59,913
25.348 160,914
19,766
19,766
175,713
25,348 220,827
12. INVESTMENTS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES
The incumbent and wardens are administrative Iruslees of the following
investments held with the Central Board of Finance=
Market Value
2022
2021
54 CBF Fixed Interest Fund Shares
40 CBF Investment Fund Shares
74
826
86
937
Income from these investments is applied to the church's General Fund.
The incumbent and wardens, together with City Council representatives, are trustees of an
Educational Foundation associated with the parish of St.Matthews, Kingsdown. It holds 1,054
income shares in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund, with a market value of
£21,761 at 31st December 2021 12021.. £24,683}.
This Educational Foundation does not fom) part of the assets under the direct ownership and
control of the PCC.