St Mark's Church, Colney Heath, Herttordshire
Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
of the
Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31st December 2024
Incumbent:
The Revd Caroline Keightley
The Vicarage
St Mark's Close
Colney Heath, Herts
AL4 ONQ
Bank:
Barclays Bank plc
The St Albans Group
P.0. Box 104
St Albans, Herts
ALI 3AN
Independent Examiner:
A. J. Bennewith Esq
18, Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey GUI 4XA
Registered Charity no. 1134735

St Mark's Church, Colney Heath, Hertfordshire
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Index
St Mark's Church 2024 Charity Trustees Annual Report
Statement of Financial Activities 2024
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Accounting policies
Independent Examination Report
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Aim and Purposes
St Mark's Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in
promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church.. pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical.
The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance ofthe Church of St Mark's, Colney Heath and the
Church Centre.
In 2024 we had four focus areas where we have progressed and hope to continue to develop. These were..
l. Focus on under Ils
2. Encourage and enhance Discipleship
3. Review of Spur groups
4. Equip the church for Evangelism
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of
our parish community at St Mark's. Our services and worship put fa'th into practice through prayer and
scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Commission's
guidance on the public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement
of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community
through..
Worship and prayer- learning about the Gospel., and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
Missionary and outreach work.
To facilitate this work it is important thatwe maintain the fabric ofthe Church of St Mark and the Church Centre.
Achievements and Performance
We have been able to continue and grow our worship and services throughout the year. For further details see
the Vicar's report included as Appendix A.
Worship and Prayer
Seniices
As a church we offer a range of services on a Sunday and over the course of the year. The 8.30am service is a
quieter, reflective communion service,. 10.30am follows a pattern of morning worship including children's
provision with the 3rd Sunday being communion.
Our online ministry has continued with live stream throughout the year, except for August.
Prayer
In person and WhatsApp prayer meetings have been taking place regularly, on a Monday morning, Wednesday
lunchtime, Thursday evening and a monthly prayer evening called 'ln His Presence, on one Sunday a month.
This was renamed 'Prayer hour. in the autumn. Prayer texts were sent to church members during Advent.
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Fresh Expressions
In line with the Church of England's wider strategy of developing new forms of church, Fresh Expressions, we
have continued to develop our ideas. The Gathering is a monthly informal, interactive service for the retired and
older members of the community, meeting in the church, and attracting around 25 people per month, enjoying
an informal service, fellowship and friendship.
Attendance
At present there are 100 persons on the Church Electoral Roll, 66 % ofwhom are not resident within the parish.
This represents 77 households. The average Sunday attendance was 81 adults and 17 children. This number
is increased significantly when we include all of our services (not just those that take place on a Sunday
morning). We estimate that our worshipping community (those who join us for worship al least once a month) is
170. For our services on Christmas EvelDay we welcomed 279 people to worship with us. The Sl Mark's
YouTube channel views average between 50-80 per week.
The Electoral Roll is due to be completely renewed in 2025.
Occasional offices
As well as our regular seNices, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the
journey through life. Through baptism we commit ourselves to following Jesus Christ, in marriage public vows
are exchanged with God's blessing and through funeral services friends and family express their grief, give
thanks forthe life which is now complete in this world and commend the person into God's keeping. We held an
annual service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance in June, for those who have been recently bereaved.
During 2024 we have celebrated O weddings, 2 baptisms, O confirmations. held 8 funerals, and 3 Interment of
Ashes at our church. We have also conducted 2 funerals at the crematorium.
Deanery Synod
We have had two representatives to the Deanery Synod this year. This provides the PCC with an important link
between the parish and the wider structures of the church. Our Treasurer is also Deanery Treasurer, providing
us with a further link. The Deanery meeting took place at St Marks in June.
The buildings
As some stains and damp have reappeared at the front and back of the church, another investigation is
required, before further repainting takes place. This is now scheduled for early 2025. The Quinquennial
Inspection was carried out in October and work identified will be addressed in 2025, but no new major items
were found. A priority job is to attend to the gutters and roof tiles.
The emergency exit ramp from the Church Centre was finally completed this year, after being on the list for a
whilel Further work was done on the car park, to extend the parking and deal with a small area of flooding.
In December a new boiler was finally fitted in Church after 2 years of work by the Church Wardens and others,
to obtain permission from the Diocese. Many thanks to all concerned.
The grounds
The conservation group has continued to work on our church grounds, supporting the Wardens and Assistant
Wardens with numerous activities and improvements.
The woodland walk had several open days, to showcase the snow drops, at the end of February.
Eco Church Bmnze Award
In November we earned the bronze award and have a certificate on the noticeboard to prove itl Many thanks to
the Conservation Group as all their work helped us reach the bronze stage so quickly. We are now working
towards earning the silver award.
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Pastoral care
Every member of St Mark's is encouraged to be part of a Spur group, which meet at different times during the
week.. evening and daytime. Pastoral care takes place within these groups, as well as study and prayer. A
review has been undertaken of the Spur Groups, with feedback due in 2025.
A pastoral care visiting team supports those from within and outside of our church community that may be in
particular need or not part of a spur group.
Discipleship and Teaching
Biblical teaching takes place primarily through Sunday morning sermons and Spur group bible studies.
We held a 24 Hours Together event in May,. friday evening in church, and then all day saturday at Christ Church
Ware. This involved worship, teaching, discussion, and eating togetherl
Mission and Evangelism
Helping others in need is a demonstration of our faith. Our Mission Tithe is calculated as IOO/o of all non-
restricted giving and Gift Aid. Our Tithe is divided into four, with donations to Open Doors {for the persecuted
church), the 2..67 Project (benefiting youth in the local area), Feed -The Vineyard Food Bank (helping people in
need in the local area) and The Bulgarian Support Fund (for the church in Varna). A donation was also
allocated to STEP (benefiting youth in schools in the area). A srnall remainder was used by Spur groups for
their own projects. Among those supported were Amos Trust and the local Women's Refuge. For our Harvest
project this year we supported the Bishop of St Alban's Harvest Appeal -Thrive'. Nutrition and Sustainable
Agriculture in Sri Lanka in partnership with Leprosy Mission. This provides support to families affected by
Leprosy to grow their own food and raise their standard of living. A Tear Fund Big Quiz Night was also held in
October, raising money for Tear Fund's work throughout the world.
We have partnered with Samaritans Purse for the shoebox Christmas Appeal again in 2024. The Church
Centre was used as a collectionldrop off centre for shoeboxes, which were then transported to the processing
centre.
Our partnership with Acts435 has continued. a charity which matches people who want to give money, with
those in genuine need (who might be of any faith or none)-
A Discovery course ran in June and July 2024.
Community and Outreach
We have continued to respond to the needs of the Local Community, and the cost of living crisis.
We held a Big Lunch event, for I day in the Easter holidays, over 3 days in late August, and for I day in October
half-term, providing lunch and activities for all ages.
We have also been supporting the Vineyard Foodbank by collecting items they require.
The Gathering has continued to meet once a month on a Tuesday afternoon. This is for the retired and older
members of our community.
The monthly Saturday Men's breakfast has continued this year along with several curry nights (home cooked!)
throughout the year. The monthly women's brunch has also been running after the Men's Breakfast.
A joint Burn's Night Celebration was held at the end of January.
The monthly Community Cafe provides a gentle welcome and introduction to church for anyone available on a
Thursday morning. This is another social occasion to build community in the village.
The craft group and Knit and Natter provide further opportunities for people to interact in a friendly, relaxed
environment.
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The Vicar, Associate Vicar and Youth Minister have shared the taking of fortnightly assemblies in the local
primary school. The school normally holds services in the church at Christmas and Harvest, and visits at other
times for class projects.
Smartees has continued meeting on a Wednesday morning in the Church Centre. This is a group for carers
and children under Nursery age, with toys, group singing and a craft activity for the children.
The weekly event for young people, Connecl, continued this year, for school years 6 to 9 after school on
Thursdays.
This year's Remembrance SeNice included a parade and attendance from the local Rainbows, Brownies and
Guides.
Financial Review
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £175,320 (£164,508 in 2023). Restricted donations of £30,781 were
also received (£5.063 in 2023) and are detailed in the Financial statements.
Currently 63 households give regularly to St Marks, ofthe 77 households on the Electoral Roll (82%), mainly by
standing order or bank transfer.
During the year, 4 planned givers stopped and 3 started, and planned giving to general funds increased by 6 %.
One off lump sum gifts increased by 56%1 All gift aid claims are up to date.
£185,907 (including restricted funds of £12,323) was spent to provide the Christian ministry from St Mark's
Church, including the contribution to the diocesan Parish Share which was £72,752, £3,205 spent on the
Church centre car park and emergency exit ramp arid £3,215 on replacing the Church boiler. The Parish Share
provides the stipends and housing for clergy, training costs and pensions. The sum that the churches in the
deanery have to find is shared between the churches according to a formula that is based mainly on a head
count of the congregations.
The result for the year was a net increase of £20,516 on overall funds.
When we entered 2024, we carried forward £21,928 in general funds and had a predicted budget deficit of
£14,750.
We were very fortunate and blessed in 2024, to receive a bequestfrom Joyce Margaret Brown (unknown to usl)
totalling £15,700. With this, and lump sum gifts that came early in 2024 (not pledges), the deficit was filled, and
morel Praise God, but the issue remained that regular monthly giving needed to be increased to cover
increases in costs due to infiation and energy costs, over the last two years.
Our November 2024 Pledge Sunday reminded us of the need to review our giving. 53 responses were
received, totalling £1,430 per month before gift aid, representing 60¥0 of our monthly target, and also lump sum
gifts totalling £22,080. (Some of this will be received after April 2025). After Including this increased regular
giving, the 2025 Budget still shows a deficit of £12,500 for the year, but we have lump sums to cover this if
required.
Looking forward to 2025, expenditure is needed on the church to investigate the staining at the front and back
of church, and some further painting at the rear. The Quinquennial Inspection took place in October and work
identified will be addressed in 2025, but no new major items were found. A priority job is to attend to the gutters
and roof tiles. A total of £13,000 for these Iwo items, can be covered by the pledge lump sums.
Adding bank and deposit balances broughtforward at the beginning ofthe year, the balances carried fomard at
31st December on unrestricted funds totalled £23.664. Restricted funds of £25,477 were also carried forward.
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Reserves Policy
The PCC has a resetves policy of maintaining sufficient funds, minimum of£lO,000, in the general fund in order
to maintain operational liquidity. This has been met this year.
It is our policy to invest our fund balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church what it is. In particular we want
to mention our churchwardens David and Nigel, for all theirwork, both seen and unseen, and all other members
of the PCC, for their valuable contribution to our ministry and for keeping the church running and flourishing.
Plans for the Future
As we look ahead St Mark's recommits it's plans and aims to fall in line with what God is calling us to do next, in
the pursuit of our overall aims and objectives.
Structure, Governance and Management
The method and appointment of PCC members is as set out in the Church Representation Rules. At Sl Mark's
the membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent (our Vicar), Associate Vicar, Churchwardens, Deanery
Synod representatives. and lay members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the
Electoral Roll of the church. All those who regularly attend our serviceslmembers of the congregation are
encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The Treasurer is co-opted each
year and others may be co-opted to perform specific roles, as required. The PCC has decided on the rule that
PCC members are elected for a maximum of two consecutive 3-year terms and thereafter have to stand down
for at least l year before seeking re-election.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to
the parish including deciding on how the funds ofthe PCC are to be spent. The full PCC met six times during the
year. chaired by the lay vice-chair or our Vicar. The Standing Committee has power to transact the business of
the PCC between meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council. The Standing Committee has met
before each PCC to check outstanding actions and to set the Agenda lor the next meeting of the PCC.
Key items discussed at PCC during 2024 have included..
Evangelism
Youth ministry
Church heating
Churchyard and graveyard management
Safeguarding
The PCC has had due regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable
adults. The PCC are working through the "Parish Dashboard" to ensure that St Mark's meets Diocesan
safeguarding requirements, and we are currently at level 3. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) has
continued to be supported by a small group who review the safeguarding policies produced by the Diocese and
Church of England before taking them to the PCC for ratification.
We aim to ensure that all volunteers are recruited safely using the Diocesan policy. We work to ensure that all
volunteers have the appropriate DBS and have completed safeguarding training as appropriate.
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Administrative Details and Trustees
St Mark's Church is situated in Colney Heath, near the A414 Longabout. It is part of the Diocese of St Albans
within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Church Office. Church Lane, Colney Heath,
Hertfordshire. AL4 ONH. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation
Rules 2006) and as a charity with income of over £IOO,000 is registered with the Charity Commission..
Registered Charity No. 1134735.
PCC members who have served from 1st January 2024 are:
Ex Officio members
Incumbent.
Associate Vicar..
Wardens..
Revd Caroline Keightley
Revd Jill Suttie
Mr Nigel Gibbins
Mr David Levy
Deanery Synod Reps..
Mrs Lorraine Pizan
(l yrs to run)
Miss Heather Bennett (l yrs to run)
Hon Treasurer (co-opted)..
Safeguarding Officer (co-opted)..
Secretary (non-voting)..
Mrs Pam Fox
Mrs Claire Mearing
Mrs Jackie Shaw
Elected members (7)
Miss Sarah Archer
(To APCM April 2024)
Mrs Liz Moore
(To APCM April 2024)
Mrs Annie Hall
(To APCM April 2024)
Mrs Claire Oliver
(Re-elected at APCM April 2024) Lay Vice-chair
Mrs Amanda Furlong (l yr to run)
Mrs Sara Martin
(l yr to run)
Mr Sheldon Stoutt
(2 yrs lo run)
Mrs Kirstie Palin
(From APCM April 2024)
Mr Derek Wlcox
(From APCM April 2024)
Mrs Lorna Connery
(From APCM April 2024)
Approved by the PCC on 11 March 2025
and signed on their behalf by Mrs C Oliver PCC Lay Vice-chair
Appendix A- APCM Vicar's Report 2025
As we gather for our APCM, we come with thankful hearts. ready to celebrate and reflect on what God has been
doing among us. Matthew 25.40 reminds us, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers and sisters of mine. you did for me., And as we take a moment to look back, we can see His hand at
work in so many ways.
Lives have been touched. people have found their way back to faith and church, prayers have been answered.
support has been given where it was needed, new preachers have preached. children and youth work has grown,
the sick have been visited. the community has been ble55ed and we have worshipped. Across all ages. we have
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built one another up. showing through our actions what it means to follow Jesus. Because when we care for
Jesus, people, we care for hitn.
St Mark's is a place where God moves through His people, and that includes each and every one of us. Whether
it's through offering a kind welcome, using a skill to serve, or tending the garden so others can enjoy it, God
works through us. We see Hitn in the quiet prayers of the oldest members praying for the youngest, in the quick
responses to a WhatsApp prayer request, in the stnall but powerful acts of care that make a diffei'ence in
someone's day.
This past year has been one of faithfulness and fresh beginnings, long-standing members continuing to serve,
new faces joining, and those who had drifted away returning. It's beetj a joy to see God at work. And so. before
anything else, thank you. Thank you to everyone for all the ways you have given, served. and prayed. Some of
it has been visible. much of it unseen, but all of it matters. Each action seen by Jesus, as when you care for his
people. you care for him.
Our vision continues to shape us a5 we move fonvard:
l. Worship, teaching. and discipleship for all ages - creating spaces where we encounter God together.
2. Strengthening our welcome and belonging- making sure everyone feels at home at St Mark's.
3. Developing outreach and mission- engaging both locally and through our mission partners.
4. Equipping the church for evangelism - giving confidence to share faith through seeker courses and
training.
5. Partnering with Shannon- supporting the growth of our family and youth work.
And as we look ahead, let's be expectant.
Let'5 deepen our worship, prayer, and faith through our sermon series on David's worship and prayer
life.
Let's set aside time during Thy Kingdom Come week to pray together, leading up to a shared service
and brunch.
Let's celebrate at our baptism, reaffirmation, and confirniation service with the Bishop in June.
Let's invite others to The Big Saturday Night, a time of fun and faith.
Let's invest in Youth Alpha, a new daytime craft group, and the tnany opportunities God is giving us.
This journey of faith is not about ticking off tasks or getting everything right-it's about seeking Jesus and
trusting Him with the process. We don't need to have it all figured out. we just need to keep moving towards
Him. knowing that He is faithful. And when we care for others, in all the big and small ways. we are caring for
Him.
We also hold space for the reality that while our church is growing, we have also faced loss, illness, and change.
We carry both joy and sorrow, knowing that Jesus walks with us in every season.
So as we move forward, let's not miss the beauty of what God is doing right now. Let's be fully present, fully
available, and fully expectant. Not because of what we bring, but because of who He is. We love because Christ
firsi loved us, and it is His love that strengthens us and gives us all we need to keep going. And as we faithfully
follow Him, we look forward to the day when we will hear Him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." For
when we cared for them, we cared for Him.
To finish. Isaiah 46: 4 Even to your old age and grey hairs l am he. l am he who will sustain you. I have made
you and I will carry you. I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
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ST MARK'S CHURCH ACCOUNTS 2024
Parochial Church Council of St Mark, Colney Heath
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ending 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
FLJnds
Funds
Endowment
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS 2024
TOTAL FUNDS
Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and Legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
other
Total
21a}
21cl
21bl
21dl
160, 061
11,202
2,216
1,841
175,320
187, 221
153,873
21
2,237
5,441
206, 101
1, 688
169,571
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
Total
173, S84
173, 584
12,323
12,323
185, 907
185, 907
187,662
187,662
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
1, 736
18,458
118,0911
Gains on investment assets..
on revaluation
Transfers between Funds
322
322
1, 223
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
J, 736
18,4S8
322
116,8681
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds brought Forward
21,928
14, 176
43, 123
59, 991
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
23,664
25,477
14,498
63,639
43,123
CONTINUING ACTIVITIES
All Income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities
The notes on pages io to 14 form part of this account
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Parochial Church Council of St Mark, Colney Heath
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund5
Funds
Endowment
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS 2024
TOTAL FUNDS
Note
FIXED ASSETS:
Tangib le
Investment
Total f ixed Assets
CURRENT ASSETS:
Debtors
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hanLI
Total current Assets
LIABILITIES:
Cre(Jitors'. Amounts falling due within one year
Net current Assets or liabilities
48
14,498
14,498
14,546
14,546
14, 222
14, 222
48
2,421
32, 714
27,802
19, 346
55,411
25,429
66,539
li
117,4461
23,664
117,4461
49,093
126, 5101
28,991
25,429
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
23,664
25,477
14,498
63,639
43,123
TOTAL NET ASSETS OR LIABILITIES:
23,664
25,477
14,498
63, 639
43,123
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
12
23, 664
23, 664
25,477
14,498
63,639
21,928
25,477
14,498
14,498
14, 176
43.123
23.664
25,477
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on I l March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Claire Oliver (Lay Vice-chair)
Pamela Fox (Member, Hon. Treasurer)
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Notes to the financial state￿ntS for the year ended 31 December 2824
IACCOUPITIPIG POLICIES
Based on the model set of accounting policies, published by the Central Board of Finance of
the Church of England- full detail5 given on page 14.
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Fund5
End0￿ent
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
2024
2 INC014E
2{a) Donations and Legacies
Bank Direct
Bank Direct ICAF, GYE or Equivl
Envelope Scheme
Loose gifts (Including card reader)
other Donations
Gift Aid tax recovèred
8equests
Support for the Armstrongs
Centre Fund
Acts 435
Bishop, s Harvest Appeal
Spur Groups supported organisations
115, 154
115, 154
108,957
2,395
2,395
1, 993
13, 175
27, 139
31,145
75
375
375
375
827
145
827
145
187, 221
929
160, 061
153, 873
21 bl Investments
Interest CBF Deposit Fund
Interest Current Accounts
Interest Easement Deposit Account
Interest Roberts Bequest
Cemetery Interest {Pugh and East)
1,562
Igi
87
1, 562
191
87
21
376
2,237
1,146
51
19
370
1,688
Note 7
Note 7
21
376
2,216
21
2 le I Charitable actlvltles
Income -Centre hire
wedding5/Funeral Fees
Marksmen
Women, s Events
The Big Lunch
Passover Meal
The Tearf und Quiz
Community Caf e
Srnartees
24 Hour5 Away
3,63S
3, 635
6, 385
2,083
625
285
285
iii
434
372
4r49
434
372
409
336
347
423
2{d l Other income
CHPC Grant for Closed Graveyard Maintenance
Diocesan Youth Grant
Government Grant for VAT recovery Quinquennial
County Council Grant for The Big Lunch
Parish Coun¢il Grant for The Big Lun¢h 2023
parish Council Grant for The Big Lunch 2024
St Alban5 District Council Grant for The Big Lun¢h
Special Collections
Diocesan Grant for Eneroy Audit
1,421
1,421
455
325
1,841
5,441
TOTAL INCOMIPIG RESOURCES
175. 329
38.781
2e6, 101
169, 571
3 EXPENDITURE
unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Endowmpnt
Fund5
Ministry
TOTAL FUND5 TOTAL FUNDS
Note 14
3,562
Office and Staff
Staff Salarie5 and NICS
pension5
Training
Telephone and Broadband
Of fice Equipment
Note 5
Note 5
42,652
2, 455
667
517
5,625
48,277
2,455
667
517
43,869
2,442
667
3B8
22
47,388
46,291
5,625
51, 916
thurctt Centre
Gas (Church and Centrel
Water (Church and Centrel
Electricity Icentrel
Insurance I Church and Centrel
Maintenance
Car Park
Emergency Exit Ramp
Cleaning/hygiene materials
7, 258
278
1, 71g
2,593
491
1,555
7,258
278
1,719
2, 593
491
1, 555
337
1, 764
2,489
1,686
272
15, 468
15, 953
15,953
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Ljnrestricted Restricted
Fund5
Funds
Endownent
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Church Building and Services
Services expenses
New Bibles
Ref reshments
Electricity (Church)
Maintenance
New Boiler
Energy Audit
Quinquennial Inspection
Quinquenriial Work
1,590
2,465
817
617
1,817
513
2,429
8@8
513
2,429
3, 215
3,215
414
857
857
9,685
17,875
6,197
3,215
9,412
stationery
Photocopier costs
Other stationery
Texts
Chur¢h Suite Database
1, 765
254
1, 765
254
1,595
344
74
651
2, 664
726
2,846
726
2,846
Other
Youth Work
Smartees
Marksmen
Wornen, s Events
Flowers
Training/Conf erence5
Deanery
Publicity Ichristmas and Easterl
Monthly fee for CAF Bank Account/ Bank Charges
Website
The Gathering
24 Hours Away
other
Acts 435
The 8ig Lunch
Passover Meal
Special Collections
Cemetery Interest (Pugh and East)
1, 436
259
644
185
212
1,436
259
644
185
212
2, 129
172
568
384
45
45
45
61
624
26
773
116
61
624
26
773
266
627
143
166
1, 657
175
455
Note 4
376
6, 224
376
7, 724
7,739
Mission
Mission Tithe 2024
Bishop, s Harvest Appeal
Evangelical Alliance
CVM
The Tearf und Quiz
Spur Groups Supported organisations
Armst rongs
Note 13
827
827
929
434
434
145
336
145
75
16, 624
972
17,596
Diocesan Parish Share
72, 752
72,752
Open Graveyard
Trees in Open Graveyard
Closed Graveyard
668
668
351
1,652
Governance costs
Independent Examination of Accounts
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDÈD
173, 584
12. 323
185, 907
187, 662
4GAINS ANO LOSSES 011 INVESTME14TS
VNREALISED
Pugh Bequest
1st Jan 2024
l. F. East
1st Jan 2024
For Graveyard
Roberts Bequest
315t Dec 2024
31st Dec 2024
8,694
5,134
Net gain
Net gain
194
113
1st Jan 202LI
655
31st Dec 2024
Net gain
15
322
Interest arising on the ROt)erts bequest accrues to the Church maintenance fund.
'Cemetery Interest, arising un the Pugh and East bequest5 15 paid to the parish Council for maintenance of the cl052d
graveyaro.
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ST MARK'S CHURCH ACCOUNTS 2024
5 STAFF COSTS
Honoraria and Wages
During the year the pcc employed two Parish Administrator5, a cleaner and a Youth Minister, all of whoffl earned
les5 than £60, 000.
TOTAL 2024 TOTAL 2023
48,277
43,869
2,455
2,442
46,311
Wages and Salaries
Employers contributlOll5 to def ined contributlon penslon Schernes
6 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY PCC
The Church and Centre are insure(J for £5, 000, 000 and are not shown on the balance sheet a5 the Church is a
consecrated building and the Centre is built on Consecrated ground, both unsaleable ￿lthOUt a faculty.
7 INVESTMENTS
Graveyard
Miss Pugh Bequest -Endowment Fund
376 shares at bid price on 31st De¢ 2024
Income restricted (Churchyard upkeep). CBF Investment Fund Shares. held by St Albans DBF a5 Custodian trustee
Mfs Roberts Bequest -Endobment Fund
28.97 shares at bid price on 31st Dec 2024
Incoffle restricted IChur¢h and Churchyard upkeep). C8F Deposit Fund, held by St Albans DBF a5 Custodian trustee
l.F.East for Graveyard -Endowrnent Fund
253 shares at bid price on 31st Dec 2024
COIF (Charities Official Investment Fund) Charity Fund
8,694
5, 134
unrestricted Restricted
End0￿Ment
TOTAL 2024
8,694
718
5,134
14, 546
TOTAL 2023
Pugh
Robert$
East
8, 694
48
5, 134
14,498
48
14,222
unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
594
8,782
18, 426
27,802
Endowment
Fun(J5
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
8CASH AT BANK AND III HAND
Bank (Current Account)
Bank l Business Premium Account I
Cafcash Account
594
8, 782
18,426
19, 346
g DEPOSITS
CBF Deposit Fund
Easement
7,978
1,728
29, 424
1,728
32, 714
19 DEBTORS
Gif t Aid
other
2,421
3, 602
2, 421
IICURRENT LIABILITIES.. AMOU14TS FALLING DUE WITHIII OME YÉAR
Mission Tithe
Other
1,396
17,446
1, 396
17,446
At 1.1.24
Transfers
Net movement between
in f unds
f unds
At 31.12,24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
12NOVEMENT IN FUNDS
unrestricted Funds
General Fund
SThartees
The Gathering (Old W81
Subtotal of unrestricted funds
20, 575
174, 911
173, 298
259
27
173, 584
1,613
22,188
03
21, 928
1271
1, 736
57
23, 664
175, 320
Restricted Funds
Cent re Fund
Youth Hini5ter Fund
Maintenance Fund
Capital Expenditure Fund
Diocesan Youth Grant
The Big Lunch
Hardship Fund
Acts 435
Short Term Ni5sion
Mission (Generall
Closed Graveyard
War Nemorial Fund
Church Naintenance Fun
Subtotal of Restri¢teO funds
375
11, 875
4, 375
9. 183
375
3,375
5, 625
3, 215
9, 163
9, 163
950
756
972
972
324
221
248
639
963
221
269
25, 477
21
21
18, 458
12, 323
Endotrffi￿nt Funds
Church Maintenance Fund
Churchyard Fund
Subtotal of EndoknThent funds
655
13. 521
14,176
15
15
307
322
13,828
14, 498
322
Total Fur￿5
43,123
206, 423
185, 907
63,639
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ST MARK'S CHURCH ACCOUNTS 2024
Fund Des¢riptxons
Smartees
The Garhering (Old
WBI
Funds rhat have been ralsed by the welcome BrEak termly events, for use in future events e9 The Gatherinp
Centre Fund
Donations for w￿rk on the Church Centre bulloing
Youth Mithister Fund Youth Minister ernployment Fund
Maintenance Fund
Church and Centre Capital naintenance Fund
The Bill Lunch
Funds to oe used for the Big Lunch events. orants received
Hardship Fund
Fund created to help those locally in nee
Acts 43S
Funds held and adfflini5tered for Acts 435
Shor¢ rerm Mission Oonations for orants toward Short term mjsslon opportunities for fflembpr5 of Lhe church
MlSsion (Generall
Mission Fund
Closed Graveyard
War Mernorial Fund
Funds that have been raised by the Smartees mornings, for replacing equipment and other costs
Maintenance of Closed Graveyard
Malntenance of war Mernorial
Historic Church rnaintenafice fund
Endowantnt Funds for maintenance of Graveyard and speclf 1¢ Graves
Church Malnt Fund
Churcttyard Fund
Expenditure
in 2024
From Gen
Funds
13 IIISSIOPI TITHE
Nission Tithe 2024
2..67 Proj (£4, 8001, Open Doors, Food Bank.
Bulgarian Support Fund (£3. 200 each)
STEP £400
Spur Groups/PeC to use in 2025 £1200
IIE,oooI
14 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No Trustees received Remuneration for their role as Trustees.
Revd C Keightleyi Revd J Suttie.G ShawlLay Readerland S Horner (Youth Minister) received working expenses.
Total Expenses paid were £3,562 in 2023 and £4, 709 in 2024.
15 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIOIIS
There were no Related party Transactions in 2024.
16COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
EndotrMent
Funds
TOTAL FIJNDS TOTAL FUNDS
INCOME AND ENDOWIIENTS FROM:
Donations and Legacies
Charitable activitie5
Investments
other
Ttstal
151, 804
2,069
153, 873
159, 196
1,669
455
19
1, 688
2, 975
8, 963
182, 260
164, 508
169, 571
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable Activities
Total
182, 634
182, 634
187, 662
187, 662
189, 880
189, 880
NET INCONE/I EXPENDITURE)
Gains on investment asset5'.
on disposal
on revaluation
Transfer5 between Funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds brought Forward
118,1281
3S
118.0911
17,6201
1,223
1, 223
11,7701
118,1261
35
1, 223
116.8681
19,3901
6,984
12,953
59, 991
69,381
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
21,928
14,176
43,123
59,991
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ST MARK'S CHURCH, COLNEY HEATH
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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: Staternent 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}leffective i January 2015),
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
except for valuation of investment assets, which are shown at rnarket value.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the pcc that are not subject to any restrictions
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 unrestricted.
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 a particular restricted purpose.
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income and capital source5
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the pcc. planned giving
receivable under gift aid is recognised only when received. Income tax 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 and the arnount due.
Other ordinary income
Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when received.
Income from investments
Dividends and interest are accounted for when received. Tax recoverable on such income
is recognised in the sarne accounting year.
Gains and I05se5 On investments
Realised gains or losses are realised when investments are sold.
Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investrnents at 31
December in any given year.
Resources used
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award
creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
Activities directly relating to the work of the Church
The Diocesan Parish share is accoLJnted for when payable, Any share unpaid at 31
December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal)
liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated land and buildings and moveable church furnishings.
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s.10(21 of the
Charities Act 2011.
NO value is placed on rnoveable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special
trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC consider5
this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on
consecrated buildings and ffloveable church f urnishings,
whether
maintenance or
improvement, is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed.
Other bui Idings
Expenditure on rnaintenance or irnprovernent is written off as incurred.
other fixtures, fittings, and office equipment
Equipment used within the church premises is written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at 31 Decernber in any given year.
Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in any given year are shown as debtors less
provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.
Short-terrn deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England
Funds or at the bank.
Registered Charity no. 1134735
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Inde
endent Examiner's Re
ort to tle Tructees of
St. Mark's C4iirch Colne Heatn
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 seL Out ori pages 10 LD 14.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the account5. The charity's LfusitsQS
consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144121 of the Charities Aci 2911
(the 2DII Actll and that an independent exclmination is required.
It 15 my responsibilityto:
examine the accounts under Section 145 of tne 2011 A-t
to follow the procedures laid down in tne General Directloiis given by the Charity
Commission (under Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act),. and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out In accc rdance with the General Direciions given by the fiarity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the acLountiig recorQs kept by tne charity a nd a
com parison of the accounts presented with those records. It also iricludes consiaeratloii of any
unusual items or disclosJres in the accDunt5, 311 d seeking explariatiop.s from you as trustees
concerning 3ny such matters. The procedures unoertaken do noy provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no Dpinion is gr￿en as EO wkiether the accoL'nt5
prese nt a 'true and fair view ' and the report is lirnited to those matters set out iri the statements
below.
Independent examiner's statement
In co nnection with my examination, no matter has come to m}1 attention:
li}
wh ich gives m e reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the reqijirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the ac.oun Ling reco rds and to comply with the
accounting requirements ofthe 2011 Act have not been met,. or
121
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enatjle a proFer
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A J Bennewith, FCA, FCPA. FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18, Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrev
GUI 4XA
Date=
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