Shrewsbury URC
Charty No
1135733
Receipts and PaymertsAccourt frJr ihe ￿r wded 31 De(￿n￿r 2023
2023
2022
Receipts
UnrertrKted
Funds
Re5tsitted Funds Totsl FU￿1$
co1￿[10n- 5tandThJ tsrders
Enve*Jptrs
Loosé
Chiklrw¥ btK*ets
Donation$
Donation5 Church (knJp5
Gfft from HMRC
Fundrai5
InCr￿e from In¥e5trnerts
Grants Current Y
TcNJdle
Messy Churc*
C8leringlcoff8e
Wedding$ & Funerals
Subscnpbons- Relorm etc
Membets Car Path
Ro(x* Hire
Commercial Car parking
ChLrth HoLtse Rent
ChuTGh Offir￿ Income
Commitment for Life
$0.086.75
6,677.05
5,011.42
167.49
4,738.59
883.10
12.851.41
2.869.48
7.745.57
2.736.CO
1.861.70
366.10
1.2DJ.40
L&J.co
50.086.75
6.677.05
5.011.42
167.49
4,738.59
883.10
13,716.41
2,869.48
7,74S.57
2,736m
1.861.70
366.10
1.2(X).40
IM).¢J)
0.0)
2,060.C(J
40,980.15
6,987.0)
3,472.27
243.30
2,432.16
43,141
9.827
3,032
652
4.389
798
12.974
3,272
6,672
L231
1,146
865.IX)
933
612
24
2.121
40,013
Y,031
5.101
202
3.452
2.CfjJ.
40.980.15
6.987.
3.472.27
24330
2.432.16
Total Income
151W97.78
3297.16
154.394.94
146.623
Payments
21)23
2022
Ae5tiirted Fun& Totsl Funds
Total Funds
Fuods
Mlni%ty & Mlssion
Council Tax
Pulprt Supply
Mini%ter5 expuses
Lo&21 Salaries
Cai8rirvJ
Office Cc418lPdthJ & &ati(¥)ary
Outreach & SUbS￿p110nS
R88wJ&ntial S>r
Fundraisw
org￿ maintsnance aTrJ nws
Youlh
Messy Church & HalKlay
Toddkns
Messy Vintage
TrairMrvJ
BulS1irKJ repaws1ma1n￿arte
Devdopment
Ga$. Electri¢ & Water
Inswanr
Equiprn￿t
Commilrrwt tr Life
ank chargè5
Sundr
Totsl Payments
58.188.(
-112.(
220.(A)
S.358.62
1&471.17
422.62
3.7f￿.9?
1.809.16
225.C
119.82
58.188.DJ
-112.08
220.
5.358.6Z
18.471.17
422.62
3,760.97
1,809.16
225.cpj
119.82
71,520
2,396
340
2,473
20,879
333
4.557
1.731
22
572.25
510.66
184.28
565.C
7COI
20.489.29
L8W.¢J)
21.155.38
IL137.91
915.29
572.25
510.66
184.28
565.08
7(x).￿)
20,489.29
I,￿J.
21.1SS.38
11.137.91
915.29
2.073
602
11.318
5,292
IOP31
2.073
12,623
264
1,137
1542
248.44
L2fAI.49
148.LX)2.35
248.44
I.2￿.49
640.OQ 148,64Z.35
Surplus/lDefidtl
Brou8ht Forward
Carried Forward
3mS.43
27.373.57
30,469.IY)
2.657.16
7.730.05
10.387.21
5.75Z.59
35,103.62
40.856.21
-11.377
46.671
35.104

2023
2022
Unrestrided
Funds
Ilestritted Funds Total Futhds
Total Funds
Monetary assets MS8C
Current W¢
shrW5tr￿ry- t*p05rt ¥c.
HSBC ￿r￿5bUry-
3.674.43
&454.11
95.50
3,674.43
6,454.11
95.50
4,763
7,336
COIF acco￿1t
20.244.96
30.d69.(Kl
10.387.21
10.387.21
30.632.17
40.856.21
3S.104
Investments
Total A55ets
Z33.865.35
264.334.35
233.865.35
274.721.56
211.S13
246,616
10387.21
The Church has ari Interest in the ownershipofthe miwrfs rnan5e at 12Wor#thnd Cb5e,Shrv*5bury, the ie8al title tswith
Vnited Refonr*d Church West Mvjlands Trust Limited.
Oetails of Fu
Genenl
Unre5trided Youth
Total
Me55y Wintase Unrestricted
ftecetpts
Payments
SurplusllDefioi
Is￿0.}9
-147430.10
34LKI.19
167A9
-572.25
404.76
i(A).o)
151.097.78
-I48,[￿l2.35
3,t195.43
Cashfund Srouknt FO￿rd
1738.04
5138.23
17.879.83
17.475.07
5.755.70
5.755.70
27,373.57
30.469.LYJ
2.1(Q.C
Investrnenis
233865.35
23￿3.58
233.865.35
264.334.35
17,475.07
5,755.70
2.ICO.C
CornmitFnent
iegary ￿rgan Totsl Restrlcted
RÈtÈipts
Payments
Net ReceiptsllPayment51
3.297.16
3.297.16
3.297.16
2,657.16
ught Forward
Carried Forward
701.(M)
3.998.16
7,029.05
6.389.05
7.730.05
10.387.21
roval
These accouritswefeapproved bya meetingoftheTrustees held on
agOfw2Dlr
Me*Nyn Davies. Treasuier
Sue Bonny, Secrdary

Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Shrewsbury
United Reformed Church
I report on the accounts of the Account Set on ￿ge5 l and 2 for the year ended 31 December 2023
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees, you are reswnsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Acfl.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Dirertions given by
the Charity Commission under section 14515llb) of the Art.
Basis of examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect-
the accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting record5: or
the accounts did not compty with the applicable requirements conceming the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and ReF)0rt51 Regulations 2008 other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other matter5 in connettion with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Name:
ILLIAr4 sfRAcAA
Relevant professional qualification if any:
Address=
11 LY&LAN￿ suR6tsJSeQ£Y 4Y3 gez
30 OcFolo.- 2021t
Date..
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Shrewsbury United Reformed Church
Trustees Annual Report
For Year ended 31 December 2023
Charity Number
1135733
Pu
The PL¢rpose of the charity is the promotion of religion in accordance with the principles of the
Generdl Assembly of United Refomed Church and associated community and mission acttvities.
Governin
Document
The charity was established by trust deed dated 16 September 2CA)9.
Trustees
Elders are selected by a the church membership. from amongst the elder Trustees are nominated to
serve as Trustee5. The Trustees who Served during the year were as follows:
Sue Bonny
Mervyn Davies
Rachel Coward
Resigned 15 March 2024
Graham Tharby
Resigned 15 March 2024
Carole Marsden
Resigned 15 March 2024
Prlncl l Adress
Church House, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury. SY3 78J
Public Benefit
The Trustee5 confirm that they note the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and further
confirm that they seek to undertake activities of benefit to the public and the communrty both local
and distant.
thievernents durin
the
ar
The beginning of 2023 sawthe startofourYdcanLV period and the changes thatwould be
implemented as the plans to become an Area Pastorate were implemented. We were fortunate that
we already had an applicant for one of the posts. In February we had a weekend where Mark
Rodgers an ordinand from Northern College came to Preach with a View. This involved Mark visiting
the various churches around Shropshire includin8 a visit to Messy Vintage on the Friday afternoon
and a social evening in Shrewsbury on the Saturday. It was a delight to have member5 from the area
churches joining us for worship on the Sunday moming. This culminated in a call being issued and
accepted by Mark.

In JarTruary and February, we trialled holding our Sunday morning worship in St Nicholas Hall to
reduce heating Costs. There were some initial teething problems, but overall, it was a successful
undertaking and gave a different feel to our worship.
In February. Messy Church opened tts door for the first time since Covid and 15 going from strength to
strength. Our thanks go to the team who are actively involved in these sessions.
In February. we ran a First Aid Training Course. Attendees reported back that the course was
enjoyable, informative and the trainer was excellent. All those took part passed and we now have a
total of eight trained first aiders.
In April. we were fortunate to be able to hold a second P￿a(h wrth a View weekend. It was lovely to
be able to welcome the Reverend Camilla Veitch to the area and again a programme was put
together to allow Camilla to visrt the different churches. with another joint service here in
Shrewsbury. I was deli8hted that this again resulted in a call being issued and accepted.
Early in the year, the Church rneeting decided to resume retiring collections for different charities
each month. This was in additron to the Christmas charity collection5. Charities seletted by the
church meeting included= The Samaritans, Street Pastors, Operation Sabre. The Ark. Leprosy Mission,
Christian Aid and Food Share tables.
During 2023 we continued to welcome new visrtors into our church services, and it was a deli8ht to
be able to welcome seven new members. This included fouryoung men from the Lion Hotel.
Although some of them have now moved on to other places. It was a privilege for us to be able to
spend time with them and to learn of their stories.
In August the Ordination and Indurtion service for Mark took place in Shrewsbury. It was a wonderful
occasion and a privilege to share in and to welcome Mark into Ministry. Following on a few weeks
later it was a pleasutE to travel to Christ Church, Oswestry to be part of in the Camilla's Induction
service. Again. this was another joyous ottasion. and we a￿ very blessed to have two ministers in
place so quickty.
Me55y Vintage has tontinued to thrive during the year. For many of our senior members it is one of
their highlights of the month. It is a joy to see the participants engaging in and enjoying the many
activities on offer. Our thanks go to all invofved for their dedication and hard work in producing such
a varied programme.
Elders have continued to meet monthly during the year with Elders leadirg devotions, chairing the
meeting, and providing refreshments. A variety of topics were discussed throughout the year
including Church MeetinE frequency, the Area Constitution, hopes and d￿aMS for the pastorate,
safeguarding, ministry with the elderly, Health and Safety and evening communion.
In November it was a privilege for us to host an area visit by Bishop Sameer Khimla and Raja Moses
from the Diocese of Durgapur in the Church of North India. This provided an opportunityfor
members to hear firsthand about the work in the Diocese.
At various times in the year. we experienced and took part in many special services. intruding those
at Easter, Harvest and Christmas. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services were well attended
with our Christmas colletttons being taken for Embrace the Middle East and the Shropshire
Staffordshire Cheshire Blood Bikes.

During the year we celebrated many milestone events with members of our fellowship such as
Golden Weddings and birthdays and we remember in our thoughts and prayers those who have had
family bereavements.
Throughout the year there have been challenges and joys and we would like to tske thi5 Opportunity
to thank all who have served our church in anyway. enabling us to worship tOEether, maintain
fellowship, and to grow spiritually- We would also like to thank you for all the support received from
Elders and the congregation. especially during the period of the vacancy, it has been much
appreciated.
Flnanclal Review
Our total income increased to £154.394 thanks to an increase in congregational giving and increased
investment income. We controlled our expenditure as a result of a large increase in fuel costs but we
invested in improving the energy efficiency of our buildings helped by external 8rants. By careful
control of expenditure we managed a small surplus on unrestricted funds.
At the year end we had cash funds of £40,856 plus a further £233,86S of investments held in Ethical
Investments with CCLA.
Reserves
un￿strICted Funds are held for General Purposes plu5 funds for Youth work, Maintenance of Manses
and a grant to Messy Vintage to support ministry with senior member5 of our community. Restricted
F4Jnds are held for donations to Commitment for knfe appeal and maintenance of the church organ.
Reserves Poll
Our reserves are held to supwrt the ongoing work of the church and to have fund5 available should
the opportunity present itself to undertake projects for Mission or in relation to our buildings. We
seek to hold 26 week5 running costs. current reserves amount to approximatety 32 weeks which the
Trustees believe acceptsble.
The trustees approved the trustees. report above.
Signed on behalf of the charitWs trustees
Date 14 O¢kkn 2vly