## **St John’s Church, Locks Heath Annual Church Parochial Mee9ng 2025 Accounts and Reports** **Sunday 16 March 2025 4pm - St John’s Church** _**But, as it is wri+en, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him’— 1 Corinthians 2:9**_ ## **Vicar’s Annual Report – St John’s Locks Heath APCM 2024** Dear Friends, in our community through worship, discipleship, and mission. Our Sunday services remain central to our life together as we encounter God through Word, sacrament, prayer, and music. Our growth is seen in discipleship, fellowship and prayer but also numerically. Thank you all for your ministry: clergy, welcome teams, Roger (verger), AV and IT teams, preachers, intercessors, worship groups, children and youth leaders, and of course, ‘My Choir’—you are amazing! We thanked Hazel for her dedicated ministry with children and youth. With Laura stepping in, we trust God to conBnue moving us from strength to strength. We also remember Rev. David Wilson, who reminded us that ‘the best in Christ is always to come.’ Mission remained at the heart of St John’s through our connecBons with local schools, the new ChrisBans Against Poverty team, Eco Team, Alpha course, bereavement groups, toddlers… Christmas was a highlight! Our ‘Celebrate’ service, led by Ian Coombs and Cahoots, was an amazing. The Pirate Party services also made such an impact, helping families to know that they belong. generously. Your faithfulness has not only allowed us to sustain ministry but your extra sacrificial giving allows us to seek to expand our youth ministry. Thank you for your commitment, discipleship and generosity which ensures our church remains a beacon of hope in Locks Heath and beyond. Our church family is incredible! All we do is only possible because of your dedicaBon and faithfulness. I want to thank our churchwardens, PCC, safeguarding officers, Liz Morgan and our caretaker Michelle. Thank you all who help and parBcipate who serve in seen and unseen ways. Your faithfulness is a tesBmony of God’s work among us. As we step into 2025, let us do so with hope and expectaBon, that we will see Christ Revealed in our midst. In doing so, may we trust in God that the best is yet to come! Love and Blessings, Rev Luiz Lima _Vicar, St John’s Locks Heath_ 2 ## **Table of Contents** _**Vicar’s Annual Report .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Agendas .................................................................................................................................................................. 4**_ **Minutes of the Annual Parish and Annual Parochial Church Mee4ngs 28[th] April 2024 .................................................. 5** _**PCC Report .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Financial Report .................................................................................................................................................... 10**_ **Financial Review ........................................................................................................................................................ 22** _**Other Reports ........................................................................................................................................................ 24**_ **Alpha ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Home Groups ............................................................................................................................................................ 24 Electoral Roll .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 AV Team .................................................................................................................................................................... 24 CAP Life Skills ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 Choir ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Church Office ............................................................................................................................................................. 26 Connect ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Connect 4 .................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Community Lunch ...................................................................................................................................................... 28 Deanery Synod .......................................................................................................................................................... 28 EcoGroup ................................................................................................................................................................... 29 External Giving Team ................................................................................................................................................. 29 Fabric Report ............................................................................................................................................................. 30 Fellowship ................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Hospitality and Welcomers ........................................................................................................................................ 31 Informal Music Group ................................................................................................................................................ 31 Ladies Prayer Breakfast .............................................................................................................................................. 32 Mainly 4 Men ............................................................................................................................................................ 32 Messy Church/Messy Mornings ................................................................................................................................. 32 Monday Cafe ............................................................................................................................................................. 33 Pastoral Care ............................................................................................................................................................. 33 Prayer Ministry .......................................................................................................................................................... 34 Safeguarding .............................................................................................................................................................. 34 Spirit Café .................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Sunday Groups - 11am Service ................................................................................................................................... 35 Vergers Report ........................................................................................................................................................... 36 Wednesday Art@St John’s ......................................................................................................................................... 36** _**Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................... 38**_ **Addi4onal Statutory Informa4on ............................................................................................................................... 38** 3 ## **Agendas** # **for mee'ngs at St John’s, Locks Heath 16th March 2025@4pm** ## **ANNUAL PARISH MEETING** ElecBon of Churchwardens _followed immediately by_ ## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING** - 1 Opening Prayers - 2 Apologies for absence - 3 Approval of minutes from the previous annual parochial church meeBng (included below) - 4 Macers Arising - 5 The Reports and QuesBons _A wide-ranging set of reports on the life of the church has been sent out prior to the mee@ng on the weekly email of 7[th] and 14[th] March (copy available online and on PCC No@ceboard)._ _All reports will be taken as read at the mee@ng._ _Please can we ask that as many ques@ons as possible be submiMed in advance by e-mail to office@sjlh.org.uk._ - 6 The ElecBons and Appointments - ElecBon of PCC members - Appointment of Independent Examiner of Financial Accounts - 7 Any other business - 8 Closing prayers Refreshments will be served aier the meeBng. 4 ## **Minutes of the Annual Parish and Annual Parochial Church MeeIngs 28[th] April 2024** (The meeBng was held in church) Paul Barrow Churchwarden Ian Coombs Churchwarden Alex Thompson Treasurer Liz Morgan Secretary Total 84 Parishioners (Incl children) ## **Opening Prayers** Opening prayers and worship was led by Rev Luiz Lima ## **ANNUAL PARISH MEETING** The meeBng commenced at 16:00. Grateful thanks to Paul Barrow who is standing down as churchwarden aier three years. ## **Elec;on of Churchwarden** There is one candidate, for the two posts as Churchwarden: Linda Miac Linda Miac proposed by Paul Barrow seconded by Ian Coombs. **Ian Coombs and Linda MiaE were duly declared elected as Churchwardens.** 16:15 and was immediately followed by: ## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING** ## **Apologies for absence** Apologies for absence had been received from 15 parishioners. ## **The elec;ons and appointments** ## **Elec;on of Parochial Church Council Members** Two members of the PCC, Liz Wood and Tim Kairis, have completed their three-year tenure this year. Luiz thanked them all for their work undertaken over the past few years. There are therefore two vacancies. ## **The following have been nominated as prospec;ve PCC members:** **Ian Brown** proposed by ChrisBne Chapman, Seconded by Jan Wilson **Chris Coltham** proposed by Dorothy Wood, Seconded by Liz Wood There is one vacancy on the Deanery Synod **Mike Stanley** Proposed by Ian Coombs Seconded by Liz Morgan All in favour ## **All were duly elected to serve on the Parochial Church Council and Deanery Synod, respec;vely.** ## **Safeguarding** Jenny and Phil have given many years of Safeguarding here at St Johns. We are very grateful for their service. They will remain on the team, but a new team leader will take over, being Paul Barrow. Paul will remain a member of our core team who meet on Tuesday mornings. We are very grateful for Pauls ministry and keeping Jenny and Phil to support you in this role and give us a great foundaBon for safeguarding on our church. 5 ## **The elec;ons and appointments** Alex Thompson will also be co-opted as treasurer at the next PCC meeBng, having skills for the job. ## **Appointment of Independent Examiner of Financial Accounts** It was proposed that the current examiner of accounts, Mr Colin Bielcus, be re-appointed for the year 2024 Carried ## **Minutes of 2023 Annual Parochial Church Mee;ng** It was proposed that the minutes as presented be taken as a true record of that meeBng. Proposed Carol Quint, Seconded Chris Bacon. All in favour ## **MaEers Arising** There were no macers arising from the 2023 meeBng. ## **The Reports** given to ask quesBons and discuss them. ## **Ques;ons from the congrega;on were invited. No ques;ons** ## **Any further comments;-** - AC Thank you to Alex, for his steadfast work on the church accounts. - AH Thank you to Roger, who is ever present in the building and for all the work he does here at SJLH. - AC Is the budget for the next year considering the cost of the administrator salary? Luiz and Alex, Yes. - CB Thanks to Hazel and all those involved in children's ministry, and those involved in community lunches and stay and play. - HF I couldn’t do this without my volunteers, who are involved in all aspects, all generaBons and all services coming together to serve our children from all services. - JW Thanks to Liz Morgan, who has done two jobs for a year and sBll smiling. - PC Thanks to Jim Dodd, for all he does, in front of and behind the scenes. - MS Thanks to Liz and Yvonne who have taken over Pastoral care team, and the new iniBaBves that they are undertaking. - KT, Thanks to the team who come to the gardening working parBes. - JP Thanks to our reBred clergy, the leaders and musicians in all our services. - SG also the Wednesday service, thanks to all. ## **The Priest-in-Charge’s (Vicar’s) Report** We rejoice in Gods goodness here at St Johns. We began as one family together here in September, with the Bishop, bouncy castle, my choir, and the worship band. Also, the presence of the Worksop congregaBon, and dancers who joined us in celebraBon and joy. This is picture of who we are, and of all that you do and bring to the community. The three years of interregnum meant that we had to reset and remind ourselves that we are all God's children, we are one family. We are together in our diversity. Wednesday congregaBon is bigger than some parishes main service. It is important that we all know how loved we are by Christ, and God has given us a heart to love each and every one of you. Our September sermons series highlighted who we are, we are deeply loving in fellowship, we are unashamedly commiced to the mission of Christ. We are deeply commiced in God's word. There was a high take up by the home groups on the sermon's series, and we created a document with the PCC, so that we can focus our energy on the things that God wants us to. A lot of those targets have been accomplished, and a lot of points that come from our values, and other area will be arising. There is a lot happening with vocaBons, assisted by the Ministry team, and Prayer Ministry, and other iniBaBves, unity is the word for us. 6 You are my St Johns, not Wednesday, 9:30 11am, we are one family together. Together we are St Johns. My priority is people, people, people. I am here for you, to serve, to walk with you and journey together. The best in Jesus is always yet to come, there is more of Jesus to know, more of his word, to acest and see, and his words to be proclaimed in our community and hearts to be opened for Jesus. All that what we do, may we never be a miserable church, that's not the church that we want to be. The joy of the Lord will always be our strength. Let’s dream on together, as the best is yet to come. IC Thanks to Luiz and Jessica for coming to us and all that you bring. There being no further business to discuss, the meeBng closed in prayer at 17:10. 7 ## **PCC Report** ## **Report on Proceedings for the PCC since the last APCM** The PCC is the governing body of a parish church. The incumbent (churchwardens during vacancy) and the PCC each have their own parBcular rights and responsibiliBes in the life of the church but the important theme here is one of partnership and co-operaBon. More specifically, the PCC is responsible for: - responsibility of the churchwardens) - With the incumbent, for deciding how the church's money is to be spent. - AcBng as the legal employer of our paid workers The elected members of the PCC are also legal trustees of St John’s, as a charitable enBty. So, what the members of the PCC strive to do is: - Ask good quesBons - - Set strategic direcBon In the period since the last APCM, the PCC has met regularly. The PCC normally meet on the second Monday of each month. ## **Mee;ngs in brief; -** - June 2024, The second half year of Tithing was approved - July 2024, the internship programme was approved, also the change of use for the Garden of Remembrance. - October 2024, Annual H+S Policy Review Agreed, and Internship Program approved. - November 2024, Approval to adverBse CTFL and YFTL provisions. Approval of candidate for discernment for reader training, EGT reducBon approved and 2025 Budget approved, and increase on monthly limit on charge card. - January 2025 Rites of passage Fees increase approved. - - March 2025, Reports and Accounts Approval for APCM This year, the PCC has complied with the duty under secBon 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to the House of Bishops' guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). See report of the Parish Safeguarding RepresentaBves for more informaBon. **PCC Policy Decisions Summary** |**Date**|**Decision**| |---|---| |June 2024|•
Tithing - second half of year approved| |July 2024|•
Garden of Remembrance – Change of use approved
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Internship Programme consideration Approved| |September 2024|•
Children and Families Team Leader (CFTL) and Youth and Families Team
(YFTL) Leader posts agreed| |October 2024|•
Internship program to be implemented
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CFTL and YFTL approval to advertise
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Annual Health and Safety Policy Review| |November 2024|•
Increase on charge card approved
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2025 Budget Approved
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External Giving Reduction agreed
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Discernment for Reader Training Candidate Approval| |January 2025|•
Rites of Passage Fees - Annual Increase approved| 8 |February 2025|•
Separate youth funds accounts approved| |---|---| |February 2025|•
Safeguarding Ex-offenders recruitment policy adopted| |February 2025|•
Rental Increase Approved| |March 2025|•
Accounts and Reports Approved for APCM| _Liz Morgan – PCC Secretary_ 9 ## **Financial Report** Examination not finalised before APCM see see separate accounts for examined version ## **ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, LOCKS HEATH** _**(Charity Registration No. 1135824)**_ **ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (Charity Trustees)** ## **Accounts for the Year 1 January - 31 December 2024** ## **CHURCH ADDRESS** 7 Church Road Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 6LW ## **INCUMBENT** Rev L Lima Wardens Mrs L Miatt Mr I Coombs ## **TREASURER** Mr A C Thompson ## **BANK** Lloyds Bank PLC (Fareham Branch) ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** Mr P A Nicholls MAAT 10 ## **Accounts for the Year 1 January - 31 December 2024** ## **Contents** |**s**|| |---|---| |Title|Page 10| |Contents|Page 11| |Statement Of Financial Ac?vi?es (SOFA)|Page 12| |Balance Sheet|Page 13| |**the Financial Statements**|| |Note 1. accoun?ng policies|Page 14| |Note 2. Income|Page 15| |Note 3. Expenditure|Page 16-17| |Note 4. Analysis of expenditure inc. support costs|Page 17| |Note 5. Staf costs|Page 18| |Note 6. Analysis of transfers between funds|Page 18| |Note 7. Fixed assets|Page 18| |Note 8. Current assets|Page 19| |Note 9. Liabili?es|Page 19| |Note 10. Funds|Page 20| |Note 11. Summary of fund movements|Page 21| |Note 12. Prior years SOFA|Page 21| ## **Notes to the Financial Statements** 11 Examination not finalised before APCM SL John's Church PCC Statement of Financial Activities For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 UDre5tiicted Restiicted Totsl Prior year totsl funds IncorniDg resouryes Incoming resources from generated funds Volumary income Investment income 192,194.82 3.35 28.147.01 818. 220,341.83 822.3l- 205,053.26 Incoming resources from chariiable activities OiheT incoming resou￿e5 Total iTKome Rtsour(es used 32,176.01- 5.591.06 229.965.24 32.176.01 8,515.11 261,85526 32.995.83 2.(k12.04 240.091.13 2,924.05 31.890.02 Ch￿1[able acuvitie5 2￿,418.18 23,￿)0.81 230 318.99 19.027.84 6.537.24 25 56i.08 225,446.02 30,438.05 255 884.07 213,255.75 16,832.14 230,087.89 10,003.24 Governance costs Total expenditure Net incomt l (expenditure> resources before transfei (353.75) 6,324.94 5,971.19 Transfers: Gross transfers between funds . in 2,273.89 3,89J.(K) {2.273.89) (3,890.00) 6.l63.89- {6,163.89)- Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Galnsllosses on investment assets Gains on revaluation. fixed asset¥ charity's own use Net movement in funds RecoD(iliation of funds Total fund5 btought forward Total funds Ca￿led forward (353.75) 6J24.94 5,971.19 10,(MB.24 78,181.18 77,827.43 48,644.75 54,969.69 126,825.93 132,797.12 116,822.69 126,825.93 12 Examination not finalised before APCM si. John's Church PCC Balance Sheet (Summary) Asat 311W2024 Asat 3111212023 Fixed I￿sets Tangible 22.306.79 22.306.79 25,124.49 25,124.49 Current assets Debtors Investmems Lash At Bank And In Hand 4.5￿.82 42,822.31 69,397.29 116,720.42 3,389.82 102 585.97 105,975.79 Liabilities LrediÉor5: Amounts Falling Due In One Year 6,230.09 6.230.09 4,274.3S 4.274.3 Nel current assets less cu￿ent liabilitie5 I10.4￿.33 101,701.44 Total assets less cuThent liabilities Liabilities 132,797.12 126,825.93 Total net assets less liabiliiies 132.797.L2 126,825.93 Approved by the PCC 0￿. Sl8ned: Vic4r ChuTchwarden rkzty Treasurer 13 Examination not finalised before APCM St Johns Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements for year ended December 31° 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under Ihe Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with FRS102, Chamies SORP(FRS102) and the Church Accounting Regulations 2CK16 and with the Regulations rue and fair view" Provisions. ASSETS Conseerated and benefice property In so far as consecrated and benefice propety of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of "Charl￿ by section 10(2) (a) and (c) of the CharIt￿S Act 2011 such assets are not capiialised in the financial S￿lementS. Moveable church furnishings These are caprtalised at cost and depreeiaied over their useful economic life other than there insufficient cost infonnaiion is available. In this case the item is not cawalised but all items are included in the church's inventory in any case. Tangible fixed assets lor use by charity These are capiiajised if they can be used for more than one year and cosi at least £1,000. They are valued at cost or else, for gifts in kind, at a reasonable estimate of tt)eir open markei value on receipt. Depreciation is calculated 10 write off the Ca￿taliZed cosi of fixed assets less Iheir currently ants'cipated fair value over their estimated useful lives as follows: Land Nil. Fixtures and fitts'ws Ioyears, Computers 3 years. FUNDS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS represent the remaining income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC. including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets fof It's own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in it's Iree reserves- as disclosed in the trustees, report. RESTRICTED FUNDS are income funds that musi be speni on restrieied purposes and details of the funds held and restrictions provided are shown in the notes to the accounts. ENDOWMENT FUNDS are restricted funds that must be held as trust capital. None are held currenty. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION Trustees have noi been remuner&ed or reimbursed for expenses. RELATED THIRD PARTY TRANSACTIONS There have been no relaied third party transactions wrth trustees. 14 Si. John's Church PCC Analysis of income and expenditure Selected period: 01 January 2024 lo 31 December 2024 Total General Designated Restricted Tbis year Lasl year IncoThing rewurce8 Incorning resources from geDerated funds 1101- Gift Aided Income 122,854.52 - 1103 . Income Tax recovered on Gift Aid 1104- NonGift Aid & GYE 1106 - SuThAry Donaiions IIU7 . I￿Trations io &ILH CAP group 1109 - se￿iCe Collecoons I 110 . Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme 1123 - 1Trtere￿ Received Incoming resources frnm generated funds Totals 188,706.tx) Incoming resources from (haritabk activiti 1115- Lettings 25.975.11- 1129 - We.00- 535.07 545.55 612.1 444. 2,817.70- 2.817.70 5,596.30 9.246.63 19.027.84 225.446.02 213.255.75 197.171.55 1351 . Administration 1356 - Office Telephone 1357 . Priniing & Stationery 1359 - Bank Charges 1360 - Annual Fees & other misc costs 4,360.69 - 823.23- 4,734.93 463.30- 4.360.69 823.23 4.740.93 463.30 3216.44 970.37 5,303.57 364.70 11.085.05 1,885.21 6,537.24 19,507.50 6,507.53 542.40- 542.40 469. 22,009.60 1,891.21 6,537.24 30,438.05 16,832.14 219,181.15 11.137.84 25,565.08 255,884.07 230.087.89 1361 . Employer Pension Costs Governance costs Totals Resource5 used Grand iotals 16 St John's Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 4. Analysis of Expenditure including Support costs EGT Tithe of (Income less parish share) by PCC Secular Charities line of expenditure note 3 Ghana Esslkadu Archdeaconry Church Mission Society WATSAN Burkina Faso Chlldren's educatlon St Georges Foundation Light for Bulgarla Movlng on Project Two Saints Fareham & Gosport Basics Bank Waypoint Hub Basics Bank Cedar Oak Embracing Age Carried fornard to 2025 EGT tithe total 1,000.00 1,100.00 500.00 200.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 400.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 300.00 8,100.00 Christmas collectlons paid Jan25 Childrens, Society Far&Gos Basics + Two Saints 607.19 1.469.41 2,076.60 ort cost in Annual Fees & Miscellaneous Ilne of e Other costs are Included in this line. nditure note 3a. 2024 1,350.00 2023 L350.00 Independent examiners remuneration Giving by church groups through Agency post boxes Do not appear in expenditure as the church is collecting on behalf of named charities Spirit cafe to Cancer Research Spirit cafe to MND Spirit Cale to Ovarian Cancer Spirit cafe to embracing Age Spirit cafe to CMS Spirit cafe to F&G Basics Bank Spirit cafe to RBL 197.50 138.00 247.50 161.60 221.50 150.00 146.00 Total L262.10 17 St John's Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 5. Staff costs 2024 2023 35,535.05 30,355.50 4,103.65 4,606.54 Wages and salarles Soclal securlty Costs Toial Average number of employees Employer pension contrib 39,638.70 34,962.04 469.53 There were no employee benefits to key management personnel In the previous or cuirent years. No employee earned over £60.000.00 6. Analysls of transfer between funds £3,890 of new pledges to support a Youth Team Leader were transferred to a new Youth fund from the Childrens Fund whlch contlnues to support the Chlldrens team leader. £969.58 from the Fun Day was transferred to a new Events Fund from the Vicarward fund £304.31 from sale of Reredos booklets to a Reredos fund from General fund £LOOO at donor's request from the Cholr fund to a Solar Panel fund 7. Flxed Assets 7. Tangible (all unrestrlcted) AV equipment 55,963.00 Cost or valuation Additlons (upgrade) At l Jan 2024 At 31 Dec 2024 55,963.00 Depreclatlon Depreclatlon Upto l Jan 2024 30.838.51 Depreciation Charge for the year 2,817.70 Depreclatlon Upto 31 Dec 2024 33,656.21 Net book value At 31 Dec 2024 22,306.79 Net book value At 31 Dec 2023 25.124.49 18 St John's Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 8. Current Assets 2024 2024 2024 2023 8(a) Debtors Unres. Res. total tot Tax recoverable Prepayments Other debtor 1.895.82 880.00 2.775.82 1548.84 1,725.00 3,620.82 1,725.00 4.500.82 1010.00 3,558.84 880.00 8(b) Investments None 9. Llabllltles 2024 2023 Amounts falllng due In one year Examiners fee Accruals for utilltles Social Sec payments Q4 Agency post I￿XeS EGT Tithe payments postponed Chrlstmas collections 1.350.00 357.01 846.96 1,709.85 300.00 1,666.27 350.00 161.95 794.38 1968.02 6.230.09 4,274.35 Agency post boxes comprlse: Childrens Soc. Curry & Carols Christian Aid Diocesan fees 3.00 347.17 36.00 1,190.40 133.28 1.709.85 19 St John's Church PCC Notes to Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 10. Funds The restricted funds active at the end of 2024 comprise the Children fund, Community Meals fund, WATSAN fund and Youth Ministry fund. The Children fvnd represents funds raised to employ the Children's Team Leader and support her work. The Community Meals fund was opened last year with a donation given to provide meals for the local community, like the recent play and stay WATSAN fund received donations to support a visit by church members to work in Uganda with the charity WATSAN, any surplus to WATSAN. The Youth fund receives pledges to employ a Youth Team Leader and their work. The Bulgaria fund was paid out and is now inactive. There are no endowment funds. 11. Summary of Fund Movements Fund Balance BIF Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balance C￿ Children Communit y meals Events Renewal Reredos Solar panels WATSAN General Youth TL Vicarward Special projects Choir Bulgaria AV equipment totals 38,604.49 17,237.77 12,827.27 -3,890.00 39,124.99 10,000.00 190.40 215.57 2,52485 32.34 7,665.65 1152.81 6,250.00 325.31 1,000.00 10,296.10 10,145.21 150.89 14,611.61 223,077.96 219,181.15 404.31 18,204.11 4,165.75 27.49 3,890.00 8,028.26 1,969.59 3,680.36 2,710.78 -969.58 1,969.59 29,072.77 L970.35 5,131.20 25,911.92 1,152.72 Loo0.00 445.82 .L(MlO.00 706.90 40.26 40.26 25.124.49 2 817.70 126 825.93 261855.26 255,884.07 969.58 6.250.00 21.00 304.31 Loo0.00 22,306.79 0.00 132 797.22 20 St John's Church PCC Notes to Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024(contd.) 11 Prior Year SOFA Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Total funds Incoming resources Voluntary income Investment income Charitable activities Other income Total income Resources used Charitable activities Governance costs Total expenditure Gainsllosses on inves Net income l (expendit 181,823.98 23,229.28 205.053.26 32,995.83 1,48L74 560.30 216,301.55 23,789.58 32,995.83 2,042.04 240,091.13 195,532.85 17,722.90 16,832.14 212,364.99 17,722.90 213.255.75 230,087.89 3,936.56 6,066.68 10,003.24 Transfers: Gross transfers - in Gross transfers - out Other recognised gains I losses Gains on revaluation, I Net movement in fund Reconciliation of funds Total funds BIF Total funds CIF 3,936.56 6,066.68- 10,003.24 74,244.62 42,578.07- 78,181.18 48,644.75- 116,822.69 126,825.93 21 ## **Financial Review** ## **Incoming and outgoing resources** Total receipts on the unrestricted general fund were £223,078 and are detailed in the Financial Statement (accounts). The planned giving is mainly though the Parish Giving Scheme. Planned giving to the general fund increased by a small amount. However, our total voluntary income to the general fund, including tax recovered, increased by almost 5%, most of the increase from service collecBons which included giving by electronic terminals. The PCC was grateful to receive donaBons of £21,404 to restricted funds for Children and Youth work. £8,056 was from new pledges to support a Youth Team leader, the remainder was conBnuing support for the Children and Families Team Leader, (a new CFTL starts January 2025). The restricted WATSAN fund received £10,296 which supported part of the cost of a visit to Uganda by three church members to work with WATSAN on water supply and also a donaBon to that charity. Total expenditure on the general fund was £219,181 an increase of 6.7% largely because we employed a church administrator aier 10 months without an operaBons manager. Overall we had a surplus on the general fund of £3,896 for the year and £18,204 in the fund at the year end (aier transfer out of £304 to the reredos fund from booklet sales). ## **Sharing the ministry costs of the Diocese of Portsmouth** The largest expenditure of the PCC was the sum of £124,108 paid to the diocese for our share of all churches’ Parish Ministry Costs. This year the contribuBon from St John’s was 5% greater than the previous year and the church is meeBng 100% of parish share ask as we have for several years. The total relates directly to the housing, support, sBpend and pension costs of the clergy of this parish, training of new ordinands, a contribuBon to naBonal church funds and, shared costs of the ChrisBan family throughout the whole diocese, including assistance towards the upkeep of churches with less income. ## The PCC employed a secretary for the incumbent, a Children and Families Team Leader (unBl September), a church administrator and a cleaner. ## **Charitable giving** The PCC has decided to conBnue with the pracBce of giving a Bthe of (income to general fund less parish share). This is distributed to chariBes recommended to the PCC by the External Giving Team. This year £8,100 was given to 12 chariBes as detailed in the Financial Statements. The PCC also conBnued the pracBce of giving the collecBons of the Christmas Services to chariBes. This is year £734 was sent to each of Two Saints and Friends of the Homeless in Fareham and Gosport. In addiBon the collecBons at the ChrisBngle services raised £607 for the Children’s Society. ## No major changes took place but the new copier leasing arrangement started last year has produced the anBcipated saving. Less use of colour in prinBng has also helped to keep costs down. The broadband bill also reduced slightly again. ## **Repairs to the fabric of the church building** The report on the fabric prepared by the architect following the rouBne inspecBon (quinquennial) of Dec 2023 has now been received and the acBons required are being tackled according to the prioriBes set out in the report. The required roof repairs may not be as extensive as feared that there should be sufficient money in the Special Projects fund for these. The carpets in the church have been replaced which has brought a brighter and fresher feel to building. Nearly half the cost was covered by a generous donaBon, meaning we can retain more money in the Special Projects fund. 22 ## **Why we hold some money in reserve** It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on the general unrestricted funds (excluding property) which equates to approximately one month’s worth of unrestricted payments as conBngency against unforeseen situaBons. The closing balance of £18,204 this year moved us nearer the target, and we sBll expect to have sufficient cash flow to conBnue to pay bills when they fall due. It is now PCC policy to invest temporarily surplus funds 50% with the CBF Church of England deposit fund and 50% with a protected bank deposit account, returning proporBonately these funds to our current account, as they are needed to pay day-to-day running expenses. Projects fund. This includes those idenBfied in the Quinquennial InspecBon. As well as holding the above general reserves, from Bme to Bme the PCC receives restricted legacies or donaBons for expenditure on restricted purposes, defined by the donor. We aim to expend such money as soon as possible aier receiving the legacy, depending on the specific objecBves of the donor. Where we have idenBfied that the specific purpose can only be achieved by delaying the expenditure, we will invest the legacy temporarily unBl the need for expenditure is idenBfied. ## **Management of risks and their mi;ga;on** The PCC has an ongoing task of reviewing the major risks which impact on the work of the church in the parish. The usual PAT tesBng and fire exBnguisher checks have been carried out. The PCC consider that the principal risks and uncertainBes are: - regular movement of pews to allow the church building to be used flexibly. These issues are regularly reviewed by the Leadership Team. - The need to fund unexpected costs associated with the church's buildings such as aged glass windows and ongoing necessary roof repairs. - An unexpected fall in income, parBcularly given the dependence of the church on regular donors of a certain demographic group and possible loss of a main regular hall hirer. - the congregaBon. The PCC seeks to manage these risks and uncertainBes by regularly reviewing its acBviBes and its plans for the use of the church buildings. We aim to maintain our properBes to a high standard and carries out the priority items of a quinquennial review in a Bmely manner. ## **Future uncertain;es** Future energy costs are a concern partly miBgated by parBcipaBon in the Energy Basket scheme from parish buying, this provides a fixed price per unit for two years to Sep 2025. There is also the prospect of a large increase in water charges possibly 40-50% from April 2025. We hope to increase regular giving via a Stewardship campaign to ensure we are in a strong posiBon to meet regular commitments. It is important to ensure that as the day-to-day costs rise, the growth in income is sustained through renewed giving pledges, to strengthen our underlying financial posiBon. _Alex Thompson - Treasurer_ 23 ## **Other Reports** ## **Alpha** In June 2024 we supported a well-acended Alpha Course held at St Paul's, Sarisbury Green. chayng, challenging and learning about the fundamentals of the amazing, miraculous, grace and astonishing good news of Jesus. Thank you to all for the splendid meals, clean-up, prayer and other pracBcal support. A note from one of our leaders…. _I feel very blessed to have discovered Alpha a few years back and aMended as a guest. Since then, I have par@cipated yearly as a helper and really enjoyed the fellowship and journeying with others to discover Jesus and discuss faith. I am delighted to be working to support our God and Saviour Lord Jesus Christ through the Alpha programme. Long may it con@nue._ _Adrian Head and Mandy Cowap_ ## **Home Groups** Our home groups move from strength to strength! They vary in size and make up. Some "pop up" for Lent and Advent whilst others meet more regularly - usually once a fortnight. Recent material provided has been very well received for example, Luiz notes to accompany sermons and the recent Advent series provided by Cliff and Karen Bannister. Over coffee on a Sunday morning people are oien heard discussing views and sharing opinions. As well as delving deeper into our faith, home groups are a great source of Pastoral Care. Most groups share Christmas and summer meals together. Some have "away" days travelling to Quarr Abbey, Romsey Cathedral, St. Mary's Church Portchester or much nearer to home at Waypoint Church. started. One has fallen by the wayside this year as people move away and make new connecBons. It is hoped another group will be formed following the latest Alpha Course. It is not always easy to slot people into exisBng groups, usually because they are too full, but leaders have been very helpful and accommodaBng whenever they can. Someone recently told me they had been to a social event and three people (all from different groups) had spoken about how valuable they found their parBcular home group. Very grateful thanks to our leaders! We look forward to the coming year. _Nims Fisher_ ## **Electoral Roll** Every six years the Electoral Roll has to be completely revised and this has taken place this year. The number of people registered on the new Electoral Roll as at the closing date of 24th February 2025 stands at 255 and includes 54 who were not previously registered. 4 registered members are known to have died since the previous roll at the APCM of 2024. For comparaBve purposes the number of people registered on the 2024 Electoral Roll was 281. ## **AV Team** The AV team exists to support and enhance our worship at St John’s. We are responsible for the sound and screens during services, as well as streaming the services on YouTube and Facebook. 24 transiBon from an old computer trolly on wheels at the front of church to a new permanent audio/visual desk at the back of the church. This allows us to keep much of the equipment in place without packing everything away each week. Our thanks go to Sandy, who cleverly designed and built the new desk. Another major change was we had to return to our friends at St Paul’s Sarisbury Green the high-quality camera they had loaned us. With the arrival of their new vicar, they understandably needed the camera back. Consequently, we have installed two new video cameras at the back of the church, improving how services are seen on the screen. Our thanks go to Sandy again (there is a bit of a theme here) for NG leading the research, procurement, and installaBon of the new cameras. The AV teams have had to learn how to use the new kit and adapt to new ways of working. We are always looking for fresh blood to bolster the teams of sound and computer operators at all our services. It is a job that anyone (not just men!) can do. Full training is provided. Please speak to us if you want to find out more. _Iain Collings and Ian Coombs_ ## **CAP Life Skills** ChrisBans Against Poverty (CAP) is a charity working through local churches to transform lives and help bring an end to UK poverty through showing God’s love in a pracBcal way, but it is important to emphasise that CAP Groups are offered, completely free of charge, to anyone who would benefit from them. So, we welcome people of any faith or none. eight-week programme gives people pracBcal tools and skills which will help them live well on a low income. It has the dual purpose of geyng alongside people in need from our local community while providing a tool for evangelism through sharing our moBvaBon for doing this - our faith. Our first course had seven group members acending each week. We intend to run a further two courses at the church in 2025, dates and Bmes to be decided. Some local schools are also interested in the possibility of the course being run for parents on school premises during school hours. This is an opportunity which is under discussion. THANK YOU to our volunteers for coming along and helping out at the groups. We always need volunteers to help with teas/coffees, seyng up, and other acBviBes. Please speak to Alison if you would like to offer help. A MASSIVE thank you to Claire Bayliss and Dave White for being the catering team on this course, providing much needed support in preparing food (and oien cooking it too), serving it up, clearing away and washing up aierwards. The groups would not have been able to funcBon without their support. _Alison Frosdick_ ## **Choir** In the past year, some members have lei but new members have joined, meaning our current membership is 25, comprising 10 Sopranos, 6 Altos, 6 Tenors (although 2 of these are not able to sing regularly) and 3 Basses. David Wilson, who had been a stalwart and long-Bme supporter of our choir and one of our organists, sadly died in November and will be hugely missed; as will Dick Richards who reBred at the end of December 2024 aier many years of sterling service. We are fortunate to have two organists, David Chandler and Nick Inman, who regularly accompany us at pracBces and services; and, when they have been unable to play for us, we have used electronic backing tracks, affecBonately known as “Mr E. Thanks too to Dave Woodward, who is usually play keyboard at the 11am services, but who has also helped us out occasionally, playing both organ and piano. licle out of our ‘comfort zone’ . Our repertoire is varied and ranges from 6[th] century Plainchant to contemporary worship songs – and everything in between. With the task of hymn choosing falling to a group of people, and is oien the service preacher, hymns will be varied over the year but usually include some ‘Anglican belters’ to lii the spirits! Our separate wedding/funeral choir membership has diminished over recent years, but we are grateful to Sheila Shoobridge for conBnuing to oversee its organisaBon, working alongside the main choir to ensure we can usually provide music on these occasions, when required. 25 trombone and percussion; and we now plan to do this on each 5[th] Sunday of the month. Our thanks go to Gill & Rob Thomas who are coordinaBng this; and to John CurBs who conBnues to arrange music for these and other occasions. We someBmes have the opportunity to join with other singers for our combined services which means we are oien accompanied by instruments other than the usual organ or keyboard and gives us chance to sing with vocalists from understanding also”. (1 Corinthians 14:15). It is in this spirit that we look forward to another year of dedicated service. It is a privilege to help lead the worship and we thank you for your conBnued support. ## _Linda Miatt_ ## From March 2023, when the previous Administrator resigned, to April 2024 the office was managed by Liz (Vicar’s PA) and Linda (in a voluntary capacity). From April 2024, Laura was appointed as the new Church Administrator and, under supervision, was geyng to grips with the many varied tasks under her remit. However, when the post of Children & Families Leader became vacant, aier much prayer and consideraBon, she applied and was successful in that appointment which started in January 2025. So, the management of the Church Centre which involves many tasks including overseeing rentals, liaison with clients, premises maintenance; plus the various aspects of service support and publicity/communicaBons reverted to Liz and Linda. Their current working hours are not sustainable and we plan to adverBse soon for another part-Bme Church Administrator and are currently looking at ways to make the way we run the office as effecBve as possible. This may mean that office staff are not immediately available and we ask your paBence when this is the case. We are grateful to those members of our church family who periodically help in the office when there are specific ‘extra’ tasks to be done; and thanks especially to Jane J who does an excellent job most weeks in counBng & recording the pecy cash; and to Yvonne P who covers RecepBon duBes in the Grove Room on Mondays and Wednesdays and to Sandy M who is currently undertaking an overhaul of our IT. In line with trying to be an ‘Eco Church' and mindful of costs, we have tried to cut down on the amount of prinBng we do so, for example, paper Orders of Service are now minimal as we use our screens as much as possible. Our photocopier is ‘defaulted’ to black and white; we use ‘double-sided’ printouts where possible and waste paper is recycled. Whilst much of our communicaBon is digital (Weekly email, website, social media etc), the CommunicaBons Survey carried out by Laura in 2024 showed that the monthly newslecer was valued so, for the Bme being, will conBnue. various emergency ‘maintenance’ tasks when required! Paul Barrow has recently taken on the role of overseeing building maintenance and is working in liaison with the office staff in this capacity. 26 Our Church Centre is very well used by both church groups and outside clients – the revenue from rentals is an essenBal part of our income, parBcularly in the light of increasing fuel and other costs. We sBll have some capacity for further rentals but are mindful that we need to prioriBse church group use where possible. Community use of the building conBnues to increase and it is wonderful to see those visiBng coming back for our services, and geyng involved in church life. Thank you for your conBnued paBence when we are busy; and for your encouragement. _Linda MiaM_ - Volunteer Admin Lead ## **Connect** Connect conBnued in its usual format unBl September 2024 at which point a new group, Connect 4, for the older teens was formed. This group is for school year 10 upwards. IniBally it ran monthly but is now twice a month. On these sessions, all the young people iniBally meet together in the hall for a meal at 6.30pm, at 7pm the older youth walk, accompanied, to the home of whomever is leading, usually Rachael and Tim Kairis or at the vicarage. The younger Connect group stay at church. Both groups have a Bme of pudding, bible study and discussion, and usually games for the younger group. The sessions in between are social sessions. Table football, pool, table based games, board games, ping pong and the group favourites Dobble and Uno, which can get quite heated! We are about to take the young people for a weekend away. We are staying at a local scout campsite, using a bunkhouse. We will be arriving on Friday and leaving on Sunday morning, allowing Bme to go to the 11am service - if they aren’t too Bred! On Saturday we are booked to take the young people doughnuyng at a dry ski slope in the morning and an aiernoon of bible study, discussion, a walk around the site, games, worship and a campfire. We are praying they will meet with God over the weekend, are able to explore their faith and build friendships. The group has grown gradually, with the development of Connect 4, on those weeks we regularly see around 20 young people across the 2 groups. They are forming growing relaBonships which is wonderful to see, they are asking really interesBng quesBons and exploring their faith. We’d sBll love some more male leaders. As the young people are building their friendships, on the social evenings they don’t naturally mix with groups that they aren’t already friends with. We haven’t been able to take the young people to a conference or fesBval yet. Last year the uptake was slow and we decided to cancel. This year we hoped to take them to the Satellites fesBval, whilst some liked the concept of the event, many are away on holiday. We are considering a social day trip again as in previous years. ## **What does the future look like?** - ConBnuing to grow the older group. - Take the older Connect 4 group to Harbour church or similar. - possibly Big Church Day Out. - Plan sessions or events which the parents can be part of or join in with. _Laura ScoMorn_ 27 ## **Connect 4** In September we launched a new youth group, Connect 4, for our young people aged between 14 and 18. The group meets fortnightly on Sunday evenings. The aim of the group is to provide a welcoming and supporBve environment where our young people can grow in their faith, engage in meaningful discussions and develop strong relaBonships. Each session includes a bible study, games and an opportunity to pray together....and of course, pudding! We are excited for the potenBal that this group has and are looking forward to seeing the group grow and flourish. We have had amazing support from the church community with this venture, and with your conBnued guidance and support we pray that this group will inspire young people to live boldly for Jesus and shine as his light in their schools, families and beyond. ## _Rachael Kairis_ ## **Community Lunch** The Community Lunches have been extremely popular this year. Many families who acended the Messy Mornings stayed on for the lunches and we also welcomed others who just came for the lunches themselves. We served food to between 100 and 150 people each day and a number of people have said how grateful they have been for the food and for the social opportuniBes the lunches brought. We have been extremely grateful to members of the congregaBon who have offered their Bme to help and/or have donated food items. We hope to conBnue to provide these outreach events during every school holiday in 2025. _Liz Wood on behalf of the Community Lunch Team_ ## **Deanery Synod** - 1 Fareham Deanery consists of 12 churches including St John’s church, Locks Heath. Each church has representaBves (Clergy and Lay) who acend synods (meeBngs) to discuss macers relaBng to their church and the wider business and administraBon of the Deanery. Synods are usually held 3 Bmes per year. Prior to a Synod, a standing commicee (with Clergy and Lay reps) meets to discuss, agree and acBon urgent business and set the agenda for the Deanery Synod meeBng. - 2 Fareham Deanery Synod met 3 Bmes in 2024. 8th February 2024 at Holy Trinity church, Fareham. 27th June 2024 at Holyrood church, Croion. 7th November at St John's church, Locks Heath. - 3 The Area Dean for Fareham Deanery is Richard England, Vicar of Holyrood, Croion. The Lay Chair post is presently vacant. The Lay Secretary is Liz Simpson, St Marys, Warsash. The Area Dean has part Bme administraBve support to facilitate good communicaBon and keeping of records. - 4 The Main items that were discussed and agreed this year were: a) A new formula and method for calculaBng 'Parish Share '.Parish share is a proporBonate levy on churches to the Diocese to Cover Clergy SBpend and associated costs, Training and support for Parishes, and especially Safeguarding procedures. The principle is that wealthier and becer supported churches pay extra to help those Parishes that would struggle to afford a vicar by themselves. Church treasurers have been briefed on the new process for calculaBng parish share for 2025. It is hoped that it will be a fairer and becer accepted way than the old system. (In general it is proposed that in the first year no church will have to pay more than a 5% increase compared to 2024 ). b) A new Fareham Deanery Mission AcBon plan. This plan links with and contributes to the Diocesan Mission plan. Aier much discussion and prayer, it was agreed that our Fareham Deanery plan would be much shorter and specifically shaped to be 'Outward focussed'. Its three highlights are: **PRAYER, PARTNERSHIP & PLANTING** . **Prayer:** Coordinated and consistent prayer for our Deanery and each Church, Community, Parish and its People. **Partnership:** Whenever possible and pracBcal, working together and sharing knowhow and resources. **Plan;ng:** Seeking out new ways and iniBaBves to share the good news of the Gospel. Trying out new things and not being fearful of failure. A willingness to go outside the church walls to reach our communiBes for Jesus. 28 - 5 For 2025 a large gathering for prayer is planned for Tuesday June 2nd at 1900 at Portchester castle. (This will replace the usual June Deanery Synod and it hoped that ALL churches will support this iniBaBve and make it a priority on their church calendar). More details will follow, but please put this in your diaries and plan to be there at ' PRAYER & PIZZA @ PORTCHESTER'. (Yes, you saw it here!) - 6 Warsash) is working well and the steering group conBnues to meet regularly to discuss progress and communicate ideas for consideraBon. The collaboraBon of churches is helping to deliver services, courses and projects (e.g. ALPHA courses, Bible courses, Making disciples courses, Choral evensong services, prayer meeBngs etc) in a more cohesive and accessible way. All are agreed that partnership and sharing of resources is the way ahead. - 7 churches: www.facebook.com/farehamdeanery. _Report by Chris Bacon, Barry Coltham & Mike Stanley_ ## **EcoGroup** The EcoGroup conBnues to help St John’s engage with the A Rocha EcoChurch programme, caring for its Land, Buildings, Worship & Teaching, Community & Outreach and members Lifestyle, sharing informaBon in the newslecers and via the link on the church’s website. We had an introductory meeBng with Luiz in March 2024, covering areas such as the Energy Audit, carried out in November 2023 and shared with the PCC in April 2024. Luiz is eager for St John’s to achieve the A Rocha Bronze Award as soon as possible. A Rocha updated its survey and released the new version late in the year. The EcoTeam will now work with the new survey. used previously at Greenbelt. This started with a severe scenario in 30 years’ Bme if humankind had ignored all of the climate changes happening now and then it looked at what we might do to avoid climate change becoming catastrophic. It was well received by those who acended. in 2025. The update Eco page on the church website shares informaBon helpful to maintaining an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Do take a look at the resources there. Anybody with anything to contribute or who would like to join us is invited to contact us at our email address Eco@sjlh.org.uk _Kate Tucker_ ## **External Giving Team** Despite pressures on the church budget in 2024, the PCC agreed to maintain a Bthing of £8,000 from the expected income, net of Diocesan Parish Share. This was again distributed in two parts, June and December, across recognised ChrisBan causes and registered chariBes. ChariBes idenBfied are a mix of local, naBonal and internaBonal. In June, St John’s welcomed Andy and KaB Walsh as our new Church Mission Society (CMS) partners, where our donaBon will help with their work in the slums and prisons of Florianopolis in southern Brazil. We also made a special donaBon to WATSAN in recogniBon of the expediBon to Uganda. 29 to be reduced by over 60% to £3,000. InformaBon on all supported chariBes and their good works is available on the St John’s web site. _Alan Renshaw_ ## **Fabric Report** This report gives just a brief overview of the year in relaBon to all the church buildings and the grounds. During the year the garden has been overseen by a team led by Kate Tucker and ChrisBne Chapman. They, plus a dedicated number of volunteers acend to small and larger maintenance jobs around the grounds such as grass cuyng, sweeping leaves, and shaping the garden. About three Bmes a year they are joined by a much larger team of volunteers for a larger gardening party to prepare the grounds for special events During the year Jan to Dec 24 the Maintenance budget was £8,000, and the actual spend was £4,830, Services such as electric and water were £12,700 in the Budget and £12,889 was actually spent. Most of the maintenance budget went on rouBne expenses such as lii and boiler maintenance, replacement lighBng and fire safety equipment. The Quinquennial report from our Architect was completed in July 24. It highlighted that the most expensive repair work would be the church’s pitched roofs where repairs include loose flashings on the south facing gables, missing Bles, weathered dormer windows and some repoinBng of brickwork. There are repairs required to the Car Parks to prevent deterioraBon and make the surfaces safer in areas where they have been worn by vehicle movements. There are a number of windows which require replacement glazed units in the Hall and the Grove Room. The faulty ambient lighBng in the Hall needs to be replaced. The cost for some of this work will come out of a special projects fund. We have also applied for a grant which may also cover some of the cost. We hope to complete much of this work during the first half of the year under warranty. A number of faulty electrical units and plumbing issues arose during the year including a requirement to install hand dryers and a water boiler to install. We are most grateful to Tony Morgan who has been able to tackle most of these jobs. Whilst we haven’t needed to employ electricians or plumbers in most jobs, the cost of parts and appliances generally comes out of the General Fund unless we have received a bequest which we are always grateful for. One of the main projects which seems to have given people pleasure was the replacement of the brown, worn, and hazardous (in some places) carpet in the Chancel and Aisles. The new blue carpet has definitely made the church building more welcoming. We took the opportunity to replace the red mayng at the same Bme. £5,131 was spent on renewing the church carpet offset by a generous donaBon of £2,000. One annual project which we feel we must menBon is the Christmas LighBng. The planning, procurement, installaBon and removal has for the last few years been managed by Tony and Liz Morgan. They have always done an amazing job which has delighted and caught the acenBon of passers- by and all those of us who are part of St John’s So many people have given an extraordinary amount of their Bme and skills during the year whether it was Gardening ParBes, puyng up Christmas Tree lights and trees, cleaning brass, flowers for special events, the fantasBc decoraBons for special services, and painBng walls. You know who you are and we are very grateful. Finally we must menBon the passing of our friend Robin Webb who looked aier the Buildings and Maintenance Commicee as Coordinator for many years. He is very much missed. If you are new to St John’s or been involved for a long Bme, young or old, have some Bme to give to looking aier the church and grounds, then we would like to hear from you so please contact the church office as soon as possible. We would like to add you to the WhatsApp group set up to tackle projects and problems. _Paul Barrow_ ## **Fellowship** Fellowship is a much-loved part of St John’s Locks Heath mainly for our older church members and is open to our surrounding communiBes. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month from 14.00 to 16.00 usually in the church hall. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. We are fully inclusive and all are welcomed to join us. 30 Our programme consists of prayer, Speakers, Singers, Tea parBes, crai acBviBes and Christmas lunches and varies from month to month. There is good pastoral support amongst the members and helpers and this is an important part of our care and outreach to all. Some of our new members now acend church services and other acBviBes held at our church. A donaBon of £1.00 is collected for refreshments and speaker fees. _Shan@e Reed_ ## **Hospitality and Welcomers** Hospitality is a hugely important part of our welcome and Ministry here at St Johns, and we are incredibly grateful to those who organise and those who form part of the teams always willing to help. We have provided food at Messy Mornings, Community Lunch, Alpha, Mainly for Men, Monday Café, CAP and Sunday lunches aier the informal services and special Events. Our Welcomers team is growing, and we work hard to ensure all are welcomed into the buildings. Regular rota weeks have recommenced and it is very helpful to planning to have so many willing to serve in this way. We do our best to normally have a ‘Door Welcomer’ and realise the importance of a friendly face at the door, inviBng us in with a smile. Further training/idea sharing meeBngs are being held regularly conBnue support for those undertaking this important role, and we are conBnually evolving with new idea, methods and new volunteers. The hospitality we provide is crucial to our welcome here at St Johns and we are thankful for each member of the team who work hard to provide such a posiBve experience. ## _Roger Pickard_ ## **Informal Music Group** We have been blessed to have 5 regular worship leaders lead the 11 am informal services. Dave, Rachel, Rich, Hazel and Paul. Also we have a sizable informal worship team. The structure for Sunday’s at 11 is based on a rota of Worship Leaders supported by those who are available for a given Sunday Service. So some weeks it is a large band of singers, drums and other instruments, and occasionally it may be just one guitar and a couple of singers. We try to be inclusive and welcome anyone who enjoys singing or playing the types of songs we use, and the style of music that we have in 11 o’clock. One of the highlights during the year must be the Celebrate Christmas event. This was led by Cahoots and Friends (Musicians and Singers from the Choir and the Informal Worship Team). It was a different kind of service with a range of music including well-known carols in an up tempo jazz style interspersed with readings, drama, and a talk. We also did the Coldplay song ‘We Pray’ which was a key point in Luiz’s talk. If you heard about the service last December but couldn’t be there, then we are planning to do something similar in December 25 Another highlight in the year was the Pirate Services where we had the privilege to put together a Pirate Service Band and leading worship for our many visitors. It also gave us an opportunity to dress up as a pirate ! For CelebraBon Services such as Easter, we have been inviBng members of the Choir and Informal Worship Team to gather together to worship together and our pracBse is to extend an invitaBon to anyone from the church family. One of the highlights in the year was at the Remembrance service when we sang The Blessing by Cody Carnes, followed by a rendiBon of O God our help in ages past. Contemporary and TradiBonal songs side by side. We have become slicker at seyng up for the 11 a.m service since the earlier service was moved to 9.30 but seyng up conBnues to be a challenge in the short Bme available between services. Our sound team have provided excellent support and we usually manage to get a good sound balance in the end, so we are really grateful for their support 31 The Re-Fuel evening services have taken place every 2 or 3 months with a main focus on sung worship. The objecBve is to provide a space where people can gather together and worship together on a Sunday night in an informal / more contemporary style. A space where we can receive and not have to rush, when we meet with God. team or speak to me at one of the 11 a.m. services. _Paul Barrow_ ## **Ladies Prayer Breakfast** obligaBon to pray out loud, we value all contribuBons whether spoken or in silence. On average, we are about 15 in number. We ask for a donaBon each month to cover costs, and any surplus is given to a charity which we choose at the end of the year. This year ending 2024, we donated £260 between the following: ## **GRANNIES AND ORPHANS** hcps://www.rainbowafrica.org/grannies/ **EMBRACING AGE** - a ChrisBan charity working towards a world where older people are valued, connected and full of hope, this is achieved by combayng loneliness, mobilising volunteers, equipping churches and speaking out. hcps://www.embracingage.org.uk/ **BARNABAS AID -** an internaBonal aid agency that aims to support persecuted ChrisBan communiBes, churches and individuals around the world who face persecuBon and discriminaBon because of their faith. hcps://www.barnabasaid.org/gb/ Any ladies are most welcome to join us on the 1[st] Saturday of the month. _Linda MiaM & Karen Bannister_ ## **Mainly 4 Men** The Mainly 4 Men men’s fellowship conBnued with the familiar format of a curry meal and talk in the hall on the second Thursday of a month. Our membership grew with more people subscribing to our email list from the M4M page on the website. We had a full list of events in 2024 with talks including Cosmology, Commonwealth War Graves and two supporBng the WATSAN expediBon to Ghana. We again managed to stream a presentaBon on AnB-slavery by a remote speaker. Our two Mainly 4 Everyone events had a talk on Mission AviaBon Fellowship plus stories of ministry and terrorism from Burkina Faso and Chad. Our Curry and Carols event in December was the usual success. Our aim is to cover the costs of providing the fellowship meal with the voluntary donaBons collected each month. Any surplus at the end of the year is donated to charity. In December, we gave £400 to the charity Combat Stress. We have a list of speakers in 2025 but are always looking for ideas and volunteers. _Alan Renshaw_ ## **Messy Church/Messy Mornings** Messy Church conBnued in its usual style, with consistently 20 - 30 children each month. As Hazel lei during the summer, it was decided that Messy Church on the 2nd Wednesday in its current form should pause so that it could be reevaluated and its purpose reconsidered. Messy Mornings followed by community lunch have conBnued to great success. They ran throughout the summer, with a weekly session each Thursday. These were consistently well acended. Messy Advent was a great event, with over 100 people, they enjoyed the acBviBes, the hot chocolate and being part of the light switch on. Our most recent Messy Morning was the busiest yet, with around 175 visitors. We received great feedback and some of the families then came to church the following Sunday. We have had great numbers of children acending with a 32 variety of different adults (i.e. parents/grandparents/carers) accompanying them. Many of these are new faces, but some have come back who used to acend Toddlers. All the children acending are given an acBvity leaflet with a bible story on and an invitaBon to our Sunday services. It has been a great way to allow people to come into the Church building and meet a wonderful host of helpers – (Helpers here also include some of our youth group and other children known to us that are too old for the acBviBes that we offer.) The volunteer team is great at the moment with the addiBon of some new helpers so there are plenty of acBviBes that we can offer to the children that come. We also have a regular group of young people coming to help, along with some new ones, some even come up with their own acBviBes to run. The Community lunch team have done a wonderful job catering for Messy Mornings. There are frequently queues for hot dogs going round the church garden, teenagers will come especially for the food. This is a well received service, many are grateful to have their children fed and some rely on it. Messy mornings are very labour intensive, and it is a lot of work on those that are present to set up and clear away at the end. Extra help parBcularly at these Bmes would be really helpful. More helpers in general on the list would be a huge benefit, to allow for those weeks in the summer when people are on holiday and helper numbers are lower. Use of the faciliBes. On weeks where the WI are using the hall at the same Bme, if it is raining and the food can’t be dished out under the gazebo outside, it does prove a challenge. The WI are very kind and cooperaBve but it means they are rushed to leave, the community lunch people are rushed to set up and the children start to get hungry. Messy Mornings will conBnue as they are, it is successful in what its purpose is. Messy Church will return in some form, this is to be decided. _Laura ScoMorn_ ## **Monday Cafe** Over the past 12 months we have seen many new faces, some have joined us for a short while and others have become regular visitors. Similarly our loyal band of helpers has changed slightly, some have felt that it was Bme to step back whilst others have gladly volunteered to take their place. It is such a joy to work with so many enthusiasBc people We give thanks for all our helpers, past and present, and for so many of our group who welcome every newcomer. Our numbers stay steady averaging 35-40 and we pray that our Heavenly Father will conBnue to guide those in need of friendship, company and support to come and enjoy a couple of hours with us. We pray also that our conversaBon will encourage those who do not know God’s amazing love to want to find out more. _Dorothy Wood_ ## **Pastoral Care** This last year has again been very busy for the Pastoral Team. We run the Bereavement Cafe every second Saturday and have a regular 14 to 16 acending, with newcomers joining all the Bme. We have seen 2 more courses of the Bereavement Journey taking place and we are planning to hold a further two in February 2025. Both of these ventures have proved very successful, and we have seen several of the acendees start coming to Church regularly which is very encouraging. We conBnue to do home visits including home communion to several people. Holy Communion is also taken to 2 Care Homes, Avon Park and Florence Court, and also to Abbeyfield Independent living flats. The Firs in Church Road, and Brook Lane Care Home are also visited on a monthly basis. Florence Court in parBcular is growing in size and last week we had 14 people acending, all taking Communion. It is a privilege to take Gods love into these places, and the residents and carers all seem to enjoy our visits. word. Those who come aier can be found joining us for worship and other church events. 33 As a team we meet regularly but have reduced our meeBngs from monthly to 3 monthly due to Bme commitments. We are aware of the many within our congregaBon who support others pastorally both in and outside our congregaBon and Gods blessings in the work carried out here at St Johns. We are involved with the CAP Lifeskills which you can read about in Alison’s report. As a team we work in the background, looking aier people who reach out for help, but we will always need more people to help us. Whatever age you are. Please prayerfully consider joining us sharing Gods love to those who may not be able to acend the Church for various reasons. Our work is worthwhile and fulfilling. It is an honour and privilege to serve God in this way. ## _Yvonne Parr_ ## **Prayer Ministry** Prayer has a vital role to play in our belief and faith as ChrisBans. St. John’s has a long history of providing Prayer Ministry to anyone who requests it; prayers of joy, graBtude, need, healing, support and spiritual growth. The pandemic, and the requirement to socially distance, brought about a break in organised prayer ministry at St. John’s, even though, of course, prayer by individuals and a number of groups conBnued as and when possible. We’re delighted to report that organised Prayer Ministry has restarted at the 9.30am Sunday service and a newly formed Prayer Ministry group is now serving at the 11.00am service as well. Providing Prayer Ministry at our third major service of the week, on Wednesday mornings at 10.00am, is our final prayerful challenge, so watch this space! A booklet explaining how Prayer Ministry works at St. John’s; what we do and, very importantly, what we don’t do, is in producBon and will shortly be available to all. We now have over thirty members of St.John’s providing this important ministry, with several new members becoming involved, some long standing parishioners and some new to God’s church here in Locks Heath. We thank God for His immeasurable love for us all. It is such a privilege to be used as a conduit for the power and love of Jesus Christ. _Gill & Rob Thomas_ ## **Safeguarding** The year started with Jenny and Phil Coundley handing over the Parish Safeguarding roles to Paul and Lynda Barrow. Jenny and Phil weren’t an easy act to follow so Paul and Lynda were most grateful to them for the handover, and their advice and support since. In the ensuing year it seems like safeguarding has not been far from the headlines in any week with one news story aier another focussing on safeguarding reports, resignaBons, and the recent General Synod. Whatever the rights and wrongs of each situaBon, the fact remains that safeguarding must be taken seriously and that it is everyone’s responsibility. The parish safeguarding team is there, with the Vicar, to ensure that St John’s Church follows procedures, that volunteers and staff are covered by DBS cerBficates and training, and to advise on policy, and respond promptly to any safeguarding concerns. We feel quite able to report that safeguarding has been well taken care of for many years and the safeguarding culture seems to be posiBve and welcoming within St John’s. We will get a chance to test that later in the year as all parishes are being asked to take part in an audit. It is being conducted by an independent organisaBon and everyone will have a chance to have a say. It is a strengths-based audit against the new naBonal safeguarding standards which were launched in February 25. We’ll let you know more when we know more nearer the Bme. We will be conBnuing to work on ensuring that everyone is aware what the process is for safeguarding macers, who is responsible, how we can prevent safeguarding abuses and who to talk to with any concern. 34 volunteers) and to that end we will be promoBng the online courses available. If you have any safeguarding concerns or just want to know more about St John’s safeguarding policies then please talk to Paul or Lynda, safeguarding@sjlh.org.uk. _Lynda and Paul Barrow_ ## **Spirit Café** Incredibly January saw the 21st Anniversary of Spirit Café. SBll pulling a great crowd the evening goes from strength to strength. Although we have no exact total we esBmate the evenings have raised a colossal £60K over the years for chosen chariBes. It is constantly humbling to see how generous people are in these difficult Bmes, allowing us to support these deserving good causes. Spirit Café has never been about the money, that has come as a surprising bonus of graBtude for a fun evening. It has always been about community and outreach. I think we have consistently hit our target of which we are all proud. We were pleased to have Ian Stewart join us last year playing piano and synth. This has really allowed us to expand our scope and repertoire. Cahoots conBnues to bring fresh music to its audience and looks forward to entertaining for another year. _Steve Allcock_ ## **Sunday Groups - 11am Service** service. All three Sunday groups have grown over the last year. Scramblers conBnues to be lots of fun for 0 - school age 2. The group are forming friendships and welcoming new children really well. The format for Encounters has changed a licle, removing the chairs and tables to create more spaces and offering more acBvity opBons. Some leaders take the children to the hall for bigger games and acBviBes. Whilst some of the older young people prefer to go to just Connect in the evenings and not come to church in the morning, the Encounters group has grown and has a strong group of commiced regular young people. There are new young people coming along, as well as some who are coming independently of their parents. We have a very commiced team of volunteers that work incredibly hard to produce engaging sessions for the children and young people on a regular basis. The 12 May 2024 Pirate Party was a huge encouragement for many families to start acending on a Sunday, which contributed to growth. This has on the whole been sustained. The children are making bigger contribuBons to All Age worship services. Parents, children and general congregaBon are really enjoying this inclusion. The young people, parents and volunteers have transiBoned well between Hazel leading to Laura. There is a great team of helpers but we are in need of more people that are regularly commiced to running, leading and helping in sessions. Explorers and Encounters someBmes struggle with the rooms that they meet in. Their room is quite small. SomeBmes they will move into the hall once it is cleared from coffee to enable them to play games. As the groups grow we do need to rethink how to facilitate all the children appropriately, along with considering the impact of the small space on those with addiBonal needs. We recently held a leaders meeBng to discuss the purpose of Sunday groups. From we were able to consider a stronger focus for all groups on the young people feeling loved, safe, have fun and conBnue to be more deliberate in the topics we are covering and the applicaBon process of the Bible study that we do, to equip the young people in their everyday walk with Jesus. 35 We are also reviewing all our SEN provision, including one of our leaders going on an auBsm awareness course. We are implemenBng 1-2-1 SEN support and considering other reasonable adjustments that can be implemented. _Laura ScoMorn_ ## **Vergers Report** The Garden of Remembrance has been well maintained and some of the stones have been cleaned, improving the appearance overall. The shrubbery has been kept in good order and several stones in situ have been liied and engraved this year. The rules for the Garden use from the diocese changed this year and interments in the central bed are no longer permiced. Instead, we are filling the gaps in the garden and plots need to be marked with their own individual stone. The wall stones can sBll be engraved. The church has been maintained and well used for Rites of Passage throughout, which has kept our teams busy. New volunteers have come forward and regular teams are working together to make sure our welcome is always warm and friendly, with a door welcomer again on duty at most services New volunteers have stepped up for funerals and we are grateful for all who help the church work. _Roger Pickard_ ## **Wednesday Art@St John’s** We are a group of enthusiasBc mixed ability arBsts who meet in the church hall on Wednesday mornings from 10.45 am - 12.45 pm. We don’t have a teacher. We just bring our kit and paint what we like and in whatever medium we prefer. There is a suggested donaBon of£4 a week to cover tea/ coffee and church costs. Our membership is growing and includes beginners and more experienced arBsts who have exhibited and sold painBngs, but the primary purpose is to get together to paint, draw and share ideas (or just chat, while you have a paintbrush in your hand). You may have seen examples of our art at the Christmas tree fesBval in the past. We encourage new comers to this friendly group so If you have a heart for art and think this might be for you then please contact me via the church office or drop by on a Wednesday morning to check us out. _Julie Pritchard_ 36 THI BENEFITS WHAT THE ¥I¢AR ICTUILLY WAMTEO TO SAY IN TMEII LÉTTER EXTENDED PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN MOMENTS FRON MIDw£eK MEETINGS USE OF THE SECRET MEF78ERS- ONLY LOUNGE PRÈ¥IEW5 OF SERMONS THE NIGNT BEFQRE RELEASE A SPECIAL BUMPER ÉDITION OF IHE PARISH MAGAZINE l.Iliijl AGEToufoF A ROTA FREE CARD PRIORITY LANE AT AFTER- SERVICE COFFEE A eADGE. AND SOME STICKERS 37 ## **Appendix** ## **AddiIonal Statutory InformaIon** AdministraBve InformaBon St John the BapBst Church is situated in Locks Heath, Southampton. It is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth within the Church of England. Registered Charity Number 1135824 Charity name;- The Parochial Church Council of the EcclesiasBcal Parish of St John the BapBst, Locks Heath commonly know as St John’s PCC, and, in parBcular, the supplementary guidance on chariBes for the advancement of religion. In parBcular, we encourage everyone in our parish to: - Be rooted in worship and prayer, learning about the Bible and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus Christ. - Be engaged in sharing the good news about Jesus in words and acBons, reaching out with the love of Jesus to bring hope and change to the world. - those in need. - Live as people of life, hope and joy to facilitate this work, we also maintain the fabric of the church and church centre. PCC members who have served at any Bme from July 2024 unBl the date this report was approved are: **Priest in Charge:** Rev Luiz Lima (Chair) **Churchwardens:** Linda Miac, Ian Coombs (Vice Chair) **PCC Secretary:** Liz Morgan (non-voBng) ## **Co-opted Treasurer:** Alex Thompson **Elected Members:** Wendy Allcock, Chris Bacon*, Karen Bannister, Ian Brown, Barry Coltham*, Chris Coltham, Shelley Bradley-Scholey, Kirsty Harley, Sharon Huntley, Steph Milne, Yvonne Parr, Carol Quint, Mike Stanley*. **Regular, non-vo;ng observers:** Children & Families Team Leader: Hazel Foster, Laura Scocorn. *Deanery Synod members. All cartoons used by permission with copyright © 1999-2025 Dave Walker of CartoonChurch.com 38 Sheeti ST. OHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH LOCK HE (Charlty Registration No. 1135824) ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (Charity Trustees) Accounts for the Year l January - 31 December 2024 CHURCH ADDRESS 7 Church Road Locks Heath, Southampton S0316LW INcuMBE￿r Rev L Lima Wardens Mrs L Miatt Mr I Coombs TREASURER Mr A C Thompson BANK Lloyds Bank PLC (Fareham Branch) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr P A Nicholls MAAT Page I Sheet2 SL John's Church PCC Accounts for the Year l January - 31 December 2024 Contents Tltle Paoe I Contents Page 2 Statement Of Financial Actlvities (SOFA) Page 3 Balan￿ Sheet Page 4 Notes to the Financknl Statements Note l. accounting policles Page 5 Note 2. Income Page 6 Note 3. Expenditure Page 6&7 Note 4. Anatysis of expenditure inc. support costs Page 8 Note 5. Staff costs Page 9 Note 6. Anatysis of Iransfers between funds Page 9 Note 7. Fixed assets Page 9 N0te 8. Current assets Page 10 Note 9. Llabllilies Page 10 Note 10. Funds Page 11 Note 11. Summary of fund movements Page 11 Note 12. Prior yeaTS SOFA Page 12 Page 2 sh￿13 SL John's Church PCC Statement of Financial Actlvities For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Unrostrlc¢ed Restricted Prlor year total funds Income Income frotn generated funds Voluntary income Interest come from charitable activities Other Income Total income Expenditure Charitable acllvliles Support costs Total expenditure Net Income l (expendithre) resource5 before transfer 192,194.82 3.35 28,147.01 818.96 220.341.83 822.31- 205,053.26 32.176.01- 5,591.06 229.965.24 32,176.01 8,515.11 261.855.26 32.995.83 2,042.04 240,091.13 2,924.05 31,890.02 206,828.51 19.027.84 225.856.35 23,050.81 6,537.24 29.588.05 229.879.32 25,565.08 255.444.40 85.92 6.324.94 6,410.86 213.255.75 J6,832.14 230.087.89 10.003.24 Trangferl: Gros5 transfe￿ beiween funds - In Gross iransfer5 between funds - oui Nel movement in funds 2.273.89 3,8￿}.(￿1 6,163.89- {2,273.89) (3.89).00) (6,163.89)_ 85.92 6,324.94 6,410.86 10,003.24 Reconcllladon of funds To(al funds brought forward Total funds Ca￿led forward 78,181.18 48,644.75 78,267.10 54,969.69 126,825.93 133,236.79 116.822.69 126,825.93 Page 3 Sheet4 St. John's Chiitch PCC Balance Sheet (Summary) 31112121124 3VI￿o23 Flxed assets Tanglble Assets Totsl fixed Assets 'Current assets Debto Deposits Cash At Bank And In Hand TotalCum¢ Assets Llobllltles Creditors: AtDounls Falling Due In One Year 22.30&79 22,306.79 25,124.49 21124.49 4,SOO.82 42.822.31 69,39729 116,720.42 1389.82 102.585.97 105,975.79 5,790.42 5,T30.42 4,274.35 4,274.35 Net Cllrrent assets 110,930.00 101,701.44 Total Net Assets 133236.79 126,825.93 Total Net A66ets 12&825.93 Approved by the PCC on: Signed: Vlcar Churchwarden4 Treasurer Page I Sheet5 St Johns Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements for year ended December 31. 2024 l. ACCOU￿rING POLICIES The PCC is a public benefil entffy within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statemenls have been prepared under the Charitles Act 2011 and in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and the 2019 edition of SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities. ASSETS Consecrated and benefice propety In so far as consecrated and benefice propety of any kind is excluded from the statutory definilion of"charity" by section 10(2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalised In the financial statetnents. Moveable chuTch furnishlngs These are capitalised at cost and depreciated over Ihelr useful economic life other than where insufficient cost informailon is available. In thls case the ilem is not capitalised but iiems are included in the church's inventory in any case. Tangible fixed assels for use by charity These are capilalised if they can be used for mre Ihan one year and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost OT else, for gifts in kind. at a reasonable estimate of their open markel value on receipt. Deprecialion is calculated to write off the capitalized cost of fi'xed assets less their currently anticipated fair value over their estimated useful lives as follows: Land Nil. Fixtures and fittings Ioyears, Computets 3 years. FUNDS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS represent Ihe remaining income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for it's own use or for spending on a future project and which are Iherefore not Included in it's Yree reserves" as disclosed in the trustees, report. RESTRICTED FUNDS are income funds that musl be spent on restricted Purposes and details of the funds held and reslriclions provided are shown in the notes to the accounts. ENDOINMENT FUNDS are Testricted funds that must be held as trusl capital. None are held currently. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION Trustees have not been remunerated or relmbuTsed for expenses. RELATED THIRD PARTY TRANSACTIONS There have been no related thlrd paty transactions wltt) trustees. Page 5 Sheet6 St. John's Church PCC Analysis of income and expenditure Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Totsl Designated Restricted This year Last year General Income Income from generated fund8 1101- Gift Aided Income 1103 - Income Tax ￿COvered on Gift Aid 1104- Non Gift Aid & GYE I1(￿ - Sundry Donations 1107 - Donaiion5 to SJLH CAP group 1109 - Service Collections 1110 - Gift Aid Small Donatlons SchLTDe 1123 - Interest ReL'eived Income from geiieraied funds Totals Income from charitable activiiies 1115- Lettings 1129 - Wedding Fees 1130- Funeral Fees Jt]Lorne from charitahle activitie5 Totals Other income 11 IG - Other Income Other income Totals Incorne Grand totsls 122,854.52 - 10.166.00 133,020.52 132.702.55 31.285.52 11,478.18- 7,401.74 7.50 4.140.75 3%433.77 33,270.11 525.00 12.003.18 9,979.73 3.481.32 13.315.26 24,198.32 20.667.81 90.(KI- 13.941.43- 90.IX)- 13.941.43 6,599.08 1,654.61- 1.654.61 3.35 818.96 822.31- 3,492.17 28,965.97 221,164.14 205,053.26 1,833.98 I88,706.￿) 25,975.11- 2,595.15- 3.605.75- 25,975.11 26.327.08 2,595.15 2.333.(M) 3.605.75 4.335.75 32,176.01- 32,176.01 32,995.83 2.19J.9J 2.195.95 223,077.96 3,395.11 2,924.05 8,51J.J J 2.042.04 3,395.11 2,924.05 8,515.11 2,042.04 6.887.28 31,890.02 261,855.26 240,Q91.13 Expenditui Charitable actlvltle6 1300 - Parish Share 1303 - Incumbent PA Salary 1304 - Vicarage 1308 - Church Maintenance 1309 - W0￿h1P Costs 1310 - HeatlLightlWater (Utilities) 1311- Cleauing expenses 1312 - Cleaner Wages 1313 - Insurances 1317 - Choir & Music Expenses 1320 - Alpha courses 1325 - Sunday Organists 1326- WeddinglFunerdl disbursernents 1327 - Hospitality 124107.96- 14,033.23- 1,012.35- 4,829.94- 63.91- I24.107.96 118.197.96 14,033.23 12,005.33 1.012.35 73.70 4,829.94 7,319.08 63.91 275.61 12,B88.82- 1,381.30- 6,240.00- 3.104.27- 1.210.48 705.04- 1,150.00- 12.888.82 17.813.56 1.381.30 1,587.94 6,240.(K) 5.668.00 3.104.27 3.045.87 1.523.30 1,331.48 705.04 1,337.54 1.150.00 1,400.IX) 312.82- 1,413.22- 3,429.22 1,413.22 7,556.94 2.229.50 3,662.23 984.91 3,142.81 Page 6 Sheet6 1328- Maintenance not BMC 1332 - Giving to Mission partne 1333 - Secular Charities 1362 . CFfL salary 1363 - chU￿h Admin salary 1370 - Ghana projects 1373 - Youth Ministry General Expenses 1374- T￿dIerS expenses 1375 - Messy Church 1376 - Connect expenses 1377- Youth Home Group (Not In use) 1381- Si Johns School Blblps etc, 1389 - Organ repai 1401- VPS Depreciation Charitable activities Totals Support costs 13Jl - Admlnistration 1356- Office Telephone 1357 - Printsng & Stationery 1359- Bank Charges I360 - Annual Fees & other mlsc. costs 1361- Employer Penslon Costs Support cost5 Totals EX￿nditUre Grand Totals 5,131.20- 5.131.20 1,025.30 6.817.84 309.70 7,600.00 8.012.50 9,3B3.47 13,098.35 9,982.00 4,190.56 924.82 3.277.58- 8.100.00- 3,540.26 (500.00) 9,383.47 9,982.IX)- 71.39- 1,335.32 206.97 961.13 422.81 1.406.71 206.97 961.13 447.50 2,663.78 6.50 383.13 15.06 25.95 54S.55 612.C(I 546.00 444.lJ) 2,817.70- 2,817.70 5,596.30 197.581.88 9.246.63 19,027.84 225,856.35 213,255.75 10.48- 546.00- 535.07 4,360.69- 823.23- 4,734.93 463.30- 4360.69 823,23 4,740.93 463.30 3,216.44 970.37 5,303.57 364.70 6.00- 10.235.05 1,885.21 6.537,24 18.657.50 6,507.53 542.40- 542.40 469.53 21,159.60 1,891.21 6,537.24 29.588.05 16,832.14 218.741.48 11,137.84 25.565.08 255.444.40 230,087.89 Page 7 Sheet7 St John's Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 4. Analysis of Expenditure including Support costs EGT Tithe of (income less parish share) by PCC Secular Charities line of expenditure note 3 Ghana Essikadu Archdeaconry Church Mission Society WATSAN Burkina Faso Children's education St Georges Foundation Light for Bulgaria Moving on Project Two Saints Fareham & Gosport Basics Bank Waypolnt Hub Basics Bank Cedar Oak Embracing Age Carried fonNard to 2025 EGT tithe total 1,000.00 1,100.00 500.00 200.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 400.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 300.00 8,100.00 Christmas collections paid Jan25 Childrens, Soeiety Far&Gos Basics + Tvvo Saints 607.19 1,469.41 2,076.60 Other costs are included in this line. 2024 500.1)0 2023 1.350.00 Independent examlnefs remuneration Do not appear in expenditure as the church is collecting on behalf of named charities Splrit cafe to Cancer Research Spirit cafe to MND Spirit Cafe to Ovarian Cancer Splrlt cafe to embraeittg Aue Spirit cafe to CMS Spirit cafe to F&G Basics Bank Spirlt cafe to RBL 197.50 138.00 247.50 161.60 221.50 .00 146.00 Total 1.262.10 Page 8 Sheet7 st John's Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 5. Staff costs 2024 2023 35,535.05 30,355.50 4,103.65 4,606.54 Wages and salarles Social security costs Total Average number of employees Employer pension contrlbs. 39,638.70 34962.04 469.53 There were no employee benefits to key management personnel In the prevlous or current year5. No employee earned over £60,000.00 6. Analysis of transfer between funds £3,890 of new pledges to support a Youth Team Leader were transferred to a new Youth fund from the Childrens Fund which continues to support the Childrens team leader. £969.58 from the Fun Day was transterred to a new Events Fund from the Vicarward fund £304.31 from sale of Reredos booklets to a Reredos fund from General fund £1,000 at donor's request from the Choir fund to a Solar Panel fund 7. Fixed Assets 7. Tangible (all unrestricted) AV equipment 55,963.00 0.00 55.963.00 Cost or valuatlon Additions (upgrade) At l Jan 2024 At 31 Dec 2024 Depreciation Depreclation Upto l Jan 2024 30,838.51 DepreciatlDn Charge lor the year 2,817.70 Depreciation Upto 31 Dec 2024 33,656.21 Net book value At 31 De¢ 2024 22,306.79 Net book value At 31 Dec 2023 25,1￿49 Page 9 Sheet7 St John's Church PCC Notes to the Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 8. Current Assets 2024 2024 2023 8(a) Debtors Unres. Res. lotsl Tax recoverable Prepayments Other debtor 1,895.82 880.00 2,775.82 2,379.82 1,725.00 3,620.82 1,725.00 880.00 4,500.82 1,010.00 3,389.82 8(b) Investments None 9. Liabillties 2024 2023 Amounts falling due in one year Examiners fee Accruals for utilities Social Sec payments Q4 Agency post boxes EGT Tithe payments postponed Christmas collections 500.00 357.01 1,350.00 161.95 794.38 &968.02 1,709.85 300.00 2,076.60 5.790.42 4.274.35 Agency post boxes comprise: Childrens Soc. Curry & Carols Christlan Aid Diocesan fees 3.00 347.17 36.00 1,190.40 133.28 1.709.85 Page 10 Sheet8 St John's Church PCC Notes to Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024 (contd.) 10. Funds The restricted funds active at the end of 2024 comprise the Children fund, Community Meals fund, WATSAN fund and Youth Ministry fund. The Children fund represents funds raised to employ the Children's Team Leader and support her work. The Community Meals fund was opened last year with a donation given to provide meals for the local community, like the recent play and stay WATSAN fund received donations to support a visit by church.members to work in Uganda with the charity WATSAN, any surplus to WATSAN. The Youth fund receives pledges to employ a Youth Team Leader and their work. The Bulgaria fund was paid out and is now Inactlve. There are no endowment funds. 11. Summary of Fund Movements Fund Balance BIF Incoming Outyoing Transfers Balance CIF Children Community meals 7,665.65 Events 1,152.81 Renewal 6,250.00 Reredos 30Q31 325.31 Solar panels 1,000.00 1,000.00 WATSAN 10,296.10 10,145.21 150.89 General 14,611.61 223,077.96 218,741.48 -30Q31 18,643.78 Youth TL 4,165.75 27.49 3,890.00 8,028.26 Vicarward 1,969.59 3,680.36 2,710.78 -969.58 1,969.59 Special projects 29,072.77 1,970.35 5,131.20 25,911.92 Choir 1,152.72 1,000.00 445.82 .1,000.00 706.90 Bulgaria 40.26 40.26 AV equipment 25,124.49 2,817.70 totals 126,825.93 261,855.26 255,444.40 38,604.49 17,237.77 12,827.27 4,890.00 39.124.99 10,000.00 190.40 215.57 2,524.85 32.34 969.58 6,250.00 21.00 22,306.79 0.00 133,236.89 Page 11 Sheet9 St John's Church PCC Notes to Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2024(contd.) 12. Prior Year SOFA Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds funds Income Voluntary income Interest Charitable activities Other income Total income Expenditure Charitable activities Governance costs Total expenditure Gainsllosses on inves Net income l (expendil 181,823.98 23,229.28 205,053.26 32,995.83 1,481.74 560.30 216,301.55 23,789.58 32,995.83 2,042.04 240,091.13 195,532.85 17,722.90 16,832.14 212,364.99 17,722.90 213,255.75 230,087.89 3,936.56 6,066.68 10,1)03.24 Transfers: Gross transfers - in Gross transfers - out Other recognised gains I losses Gains on revaluation, t Net movement in fund Reconciliation of funds Total funds BIF Total funds CIF 3,936.56 6,066.68- 10,003.24 74,244.62 42,578.07- 78,181.18 48,644.75- 116,822.69 126,825.93 Page 12 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St. John The Baptist Parochial Church Council (Registered Charity No. 1135824) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024. Respective responsibilities of trustees And examiner As the charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 201 l Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualifIed to undertake the examination by being a licensed accountant regulated by the Association of Accounting Technicians. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention whAch gives me cause to believe that in any mat¢rial respect: The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or The accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom) and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than in any requirement that the accounts give a 'Mrue and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. P A Nicholls MBE MAAT 5 Nursery Road Havant Hants P09 3BG 30 March 2025