PARISH CHURCH OF
BARBOURNE ST STEPHEN
ANNUAL REPORT
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The Autumn Fayre 2023
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Clergy Report
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Trea5ureVs Report
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Churchwarden's Report
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Deanery Synod Report
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Fabric Report
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Safeguarding Report
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Electoral Roll Report
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Sunday Stars Report
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Children8 & Families Report
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Open Church Report
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Sunday Morning Refreshments Report
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Good Companions Report
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St Stephen's Visitors I Pastoral Support Report
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Little Stars Report
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Bishop Allenby Hall Report
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Bell Ringers Report
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Eastbank Drive Home Group Report
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Tuesday Evening Home Group Report
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Photo's - St Stephen's Autumn Fayre 2023
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PRIEST IN CHARGE
CLERGY REPORT
2023 - what a year it's been! I have to begin by acknowledging the enorrnous amount of change we have been
through together since our last APCM and with all that has happened I find myself returning to the comfort of
these words from Ecclesiastes..
'For everything there is a season, and a timefor every matter under heaven,.
.t7 time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is plonted,.
..0 time to break down, ond a time to build up,.
Many of you will recognise these verses but I draw your attention to thern because the wrlter of the passage
also understands he has a God he can trust absolutely,. a God who 'endures forever, and has 'made everything
suitable for its tirne., That, I believe is a fitting reflectlon of the past twelve months here at St. Stephen's - we
bid fond farewells to some significant people and we welcomed some new ones. There were some groups
that came to a natural end and there are some new things beginning. Along with those changes we've been
acutely aware of the cycle of life, death and life.
The Church went Into vacancy at the end of June and the process of finding a new priest began. We owe an
enormous debt of gratitude to our Church Wardens Ruth Scotson and Kevin Maltby who managed the process
wonderfully whilst also acting as joint Vice Chairs to the PCC. Huge thanks are also extended to Margaret
Mandrell, stephen Malkinson and Ann Waizeneker who covered many services prior to my licensing and
installation as your new priest in charge. And what a warm and wonderful celebration that wasl My thanks
again for makin8 It such a memorable occasion.
It would be Impossible to acknowledge everythin8 that has occurred over the past year during this report so
my focus will be on a few of our priorities.
Over the summer months we successfully applied for shared funding from the Diocesan Health and
Sustainability Fund and jointly employed Our Children, Youth and Families Worker Helen who has already
made an enormous difference to the three churches she is attached to in the short time she has been with us.
Her work at St. Stephen's has been most noticeable with our new worshipping communlty Sunday stars which
celebrated its first birthday this month. She has also been instrumental in our collaborative work with Claines
and Saint George's Church on a number of inltiatives such as Path of God (POG) Youth Group which moves
around the churches and other one-off outreach event5. We malntain our good relationships wlth Northwick
Manor Primary School and Perdiswell Primary Academy Trust and we continue to minister to the students at
Bishop Perowne Church of England College through our role as chaplains.
Later In the year we hosted our annual Autumn Fair and were really blessed by the good weather which
brought many people Into the church and its grounds. Virtually all of you here. helped in some way or other,
whether behind the scenes, in practical ways or by supporting on the day. This is one of the hallmarks of St.
Stephen's- a body of people that pulls together when there is a job to be done. That sense of community is
something we continue to build on through focussed attention to our Health and Sustainability Plan put
together last year by the PCC. Thi5 work was supported by our Dlocesan Mission Accompanier Vittoria who
will be with us for a few more months helping us to inltiate some of the things we'd like to see happen. By
worshipping God, sharing hope with new worshipping communities and making new disciples we hope to
transform our community by our continued outreach and by making the church building even more
accessible.
Hospitality is great witness to our faith and something we excel at here. I couldn't begin to count the many
lives that are 50 touched by the hospitality received here through Open Church, Little Stars, Good
Companions, our new Craft and Chatter initiative and of course the faithful team who provide refreshments
for us every Sunday after worship. Huge thanks are extended to all who coordinate these sessions and all who

volunteer. None of it would be possible without your time, your care and your commitment. Thanks also to all
of you who commit to giving of your resources so generou51y in other ways. From a financial perspective (and
Since our payment was reduced under the new ministry Share scheme) We were able to pay our share in full
and reserve some funds for some much-needed maintenance works.
As I write, there are contractors on site attending to repairs in our bell tower and church building. None of this
would be p055ible without your continued financial support and I thank you again for your generosity. Many
of you now contribute through the Parish Giving Scheme and it would be good to See even more of you
commit to this more streamlined m@thod of giving If you were able to. As always. our contractors are always
under the careful supervision of Adrian Everett who along with Paul Kennett and others maintain and repair
our place of worship when small (and not 50 small!) works are required. Grateful thanks to you both for the
long hours you put in.
Looking to the future I return to the place I began. We've been through a lot of change and further change is
inevitable. One of the things I'm most looking forward to is worklng more collaboratlvely with our neighbours
at St. John Baptist and Saint George's Church. This will open up even more opportunitie5 and will herald in a
new season for all of u5. We are almost ready to begin a new Horne Group, work towards our next Eco Award
has already begun and the redesigned children's area is in hand now that the North Aisle space is completely
flexible.
My thanks to all the varlous groups, teams, working partles and indivlduals that do so much to keep the
church buildlng and its mission and ministry thriving. It would be impossible to name you all but my very
grateful thank5 to Nlck Dunster, the choir and our musicians. To the bell rlngers and br35s pollshers, to David
Anwyl-Hughes and all the altar team. To the flower arrangers the cleaners and the cake makers. To the linen
and the light bulb changers, to the readers and the welcomers. To Michelle, our fabulous Parish Administrator
who quietly contrlbutes In so many ways. Your skills are many and your presence always a joy. And finally, to
all of you, the welcoming, loving hospltable body of Christ here at St. Stephen's.
We have so much to be thankful for because we know we can trust in our God who is falthful and endures;
who makes everything sultable for its time. It's a privilege to serve both Him and you.
Revd. Llnd5ey Coulthard
Priest-in-charge
April 2024

TREASURER'S REPORT TO THE APCM
(YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2023)
The Accounts show that we managed to make a surplus of £15,061 in respect of the unrestricted (or the
general) funds of the Church and excluding the unrealised gain in the year, value of the investments. This was
because the PCC did not make a token contribution to the Diocesan Fund for other parishes following the
recalculation of the Parish Share in 2020. PCC agreed to transfer £13,000 to the fabric fund towards the costs
to be incurred in 2024.
Turning to the Accounts and starting at page 17 which gives details of the items of income and expenditure..
a) The total money received under planned giving (that is the money paid by standing order or under
the Parish Giving Scheme) has risen slightly from the previous year of £63,288 to £71,528. The
move to use the Parish Giving Scheme helps to reduce the administration time dealinE with the
monthly receipts and to automatically recover the gift aid on a monthly basis without having to do
the work ourselves.
b) The grants and donations in the main relate to monies received for specific purposes.
c) We have also benefitted from the increase in bank interest rates on the funds we hold pending the
anticipated building works.
Whilst the accounts appear to show a healthy position, they do not account for potential substantial
quotations for works to the buildings to carry out basic repairs, particularly from the Quinquennial review and
the PCC is prioritising the works with the funds available.
If you have any questions on the accounts• please ask me or e-mail your question to
Richard.hemrnings211@btinternet.com
Richard Hemmings
CHURCHWARDENS REPORT
It is hard to believe that so much change has occurred during the year and just as we were beginning to settle
into our relatively new roles as churchwardens, we learned that there was going to be a time of vacancy. This
has been a steep learning curve, with new responsibilitles Including jointly chairing the PCC meetings and
updating the parish profile.
However, the period of vacancy has also provided us all the opportunity to reflect on what we hope to achieve
at St Stephen's and the consultation that we carried out with members of the congregation and the wlder
cornmunity has been invaluable and will be referred to regularly in the months ahead. We are also incredibly
grateful to Lindsey, Margaret and Stephen who ensured that all services were planned and covered during the
vacancy and to Andy who has continued to look after the vicarage.
On a weel(ly basis It has been lovely to meet worshippers each week and to hear about your news. We have
also valued taking our role in the services, whether as readers or Eucharistic assistants. This is a real privilege
and also to have the opportunity to support visitors who are not as familiar with the format of our worship,
especially at Baptisms, Funerals and at Christmas services.
In between the work there have been many times of fun. A highlight was in helping With the Autumn Fayre in
September 2023. How we managed to cause Lidl, the Coop and Sainsbury's to run out of burgers was truly
amazing.1 We are also particularly humbled by the talent and skills of so many of our congregation who make
our role easier. In particular we should highlight the work that is so skilfully carried out by Adrian Everett and
Paul Kennett and others on the fabric of the building.

Please do have a word if you are aware of things we should be doing but aren't- all advice 15 gratefully
received.
Kevin Maltby and Ruth Scotson
DEANERY SYNOD REPORT
The Worcester Area Deanery Synod has been established for three years. In the year 2023 there were three
formal meetings of the Deanery Synod and one 8atherlng of members for the Ascension Day Service {18th
May) which was at Hallow. The flrst meeting was held at the parish church of St Philip and St James in Hallow
in March. Area Dean, Revd Diane Cooksey, asked the outgoing Archdeacon, Robert Jones to lead us in
worship. Revd Kalantha Brewis the Vicar at Hallow gave an overview of the four churches that make up the
West Worcester Beacon Group of churches with Hallow belngthe largest, but also including Grimley, Holt, and
Lower Broadheath. The (then) Lay Chalr, Robert Pearce• gave an update on vacancies- particularly the
Saltway Team which is to be provided with an extra 50% diocesan post to make it up to a full-time p05t- and
the position of retired, Revd David Sherwin's position to be filled a5 a 'House for Duty,. Feedback was given
from the Diocesan Synod and a copy of that summary later circulated for PCC member5 and Parish
Secretaries. If you as a Parishioner did not get a copy of that and want to in the future, then ask your Deanery
Representative or PCC Secretary.
A question from the floor of the Meeting why we did not 'as a Deanery, discuss the 'Living in Love and Faith,.
Revd. Diane Cooksey explained that it had not been a matter for Synods except General Synod although
people were encouraged to engage with the Living in Love and Faith (LLF} process. She said that there had
been extenslve advertising of Diocesan LLF Courses and also as a Deanery we too had provided an online
course too so that people could discuss the issues. It had not been well attended. About 'Kingdom People, and
prioritles. Diane Cooksey spoke about the vision for doubling the number of chlldren and young people
attending. The Intention to fund 'at leasy two childrenlyouth workers per Deanery. Regarding 'New Housing
Communities, we were told that money may be available for new building development. Mention was made
of 'Faith at Work,.
New and retuming Synod Members attended the 1st Se55lon of the 2nd Worcester Area Deanery Synod at
Broadwas Village Hall in July. The Area Dean reminded the meeting that our Deanery currently has 42 church
buildlngs not including the Cathedral; 12 Beneflces. 31 Parishes; 14 stipendiary Clergy; 6 stlpendiary Curates.
an unknown amount of PTO'S (a5 some live wlthin or without the Deanery...); 2 self-supporting Curates. 13
LLM'S (and some in training); 27 ALM'S (last yearl) of differing vocatlons.
Synod Representatives were asked to conslder what: l) Joys; 2) Challenges," that we thought our individual
Parishes represented. Diane explained that following the retirement of Revd David Sherwin 18 month5 ago, it
had been agreed that the Northwest parishes of Clifton, The Shelsleys and Harpley will be transferred to the
Kidderminster and Stourport Deanery where they will form part of what will be a 'Rural Mlssion Area, with
three priests sharing a responsibility for them all. It was hoped that the Rev'd Julia Curtis will be licensed to
these parishes in the Autumn.
Sarah Northall spoke on Mainly Music- Anne Potter spoke about 'Forest Church., Lindsey Coulthard told us of
a 'Sunday Stars,. Money is available (up to £IOOO initially) to 'kickstart' a project from the Kingdom People
fund.
Diane declared Sue Rowlands- Lay Chair; Paul Fulbrook- Secretary; Robert Pearce-Treasurer. Diane
appointed Revd's Paul Wilcox and Anne Potter to the Deanery Leadership Team.
Prayer cards obtained from The Diocese relating to 'Vi5ion' and 'Growth' were distributed for members to
take back to their PCC'S.
The final meeting took place on Tuesday 14th November 2023 at St Helen's, Worcester.

Rev'd Dr Rich Johnson gave Synod some information about the restoration of St Helen's Church, including a
brief history of St Helen, the mother of Emperor Constantine. The meeting was told about the long-term plan
for installing a door in the church directly onto the High Street.
Sue Rowlands, the Lay Chair, gave a brief introduction to herself and said that she would like to be invited to
parishes to come and find out more about them. She introduced the three priorities that Should be the focus
over the next 3 years of this current synod. They are: Praying for one another. Communicating more
effectively, Working more Collaboratively where appropriate.
The date of future meetings was given out including the intention to hold the November 2024 one on a
Saturday morning saving the need to travel on a dark night and to allow for a more innovative discussion
platform.
Paul Fulbrook
CHURCH FABRIC REPORT
Undertaking Fabric Works on our Church, Tower, Hall and Churchyard has a dash of This, That and Whatever-
Next type actlvities. We handle simple repairs/upgrades and serviclng of existing equipment, manage
contractors and then there are the challenges, like "let us take out the North Aisle Pews and magic them
awayl" So, things are never dull.
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORKS UNDERTAKEN THIS YEAR;
Church: Toilet foul draln blockage, serious and costly repair (good start to the yearl)-January
Churchyard: Resurfaclng of driveways, parking areas and footpaths - March.
Hall". Room swap with Sticky Fingers Storeroom and Print Room - April.
Hall.. Print Room, Sticky Fln8ers Storeroom and Kitchen.. new LED Ceiling Lights fitted - April.
Hall: Underside of Stage: cleared out debris from under Stage filling a 7yd skip- Aprll.
Hall: Cleaner's Cupboard: water heater replaced - June.
Church: Nave Pendant Lights uprated with new corn-shaped LED light bulbs doubly light output - June.
Church: North Aisle: 4off pews removed from here plus 2off pews previously remove (electronlc organ install)
and stored (flat-pack Style) under the Hall Stage. Ramp added at front edge of higher pew flooring. - July.
Churchyard.. Bench refurbished (paintwork/wooden slats) - July.
Hall: Kitchen Extract Fan fltted - September.
Church.. New Convector Heater MCB installed (to remove old switch with ACM fuse backing) - September
Church/Tower/Hall: 5-yearly Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) was conducted in June with noted
failures in three areas. These were later resolved in September.
Church: Install new Hearing Loop Amplifier and rewire Chancel Lights on to separate power supply (after
losing lights when old Hearing Loop Amplifier blew-up) - November.
Churchyard.. Trees, shrubs and bushes cut back to an expected standard removing possible dangerous
branches- December.
Church and Hall: Additional external PIR Lights installed around the buildings - throughout the year.

(Church: Remaining pews removed from north aisle and stored (flat-pack style) under the Hall Stage- Jan'24.)
Annual checks completed on Portable Appliances (PAT test), Gas Boiler5, Clock, Bells, Fire & Emergencv
Equipment- Spring.
Church: General fabric condition was reviewed with our ArchiteGt in May to assess the m05t urgent works
required to reduce the risk of serious deterioration of the building that would cause the buildinls closure and
inability to use it. This enabled us to develop a scope of works to cost and expedite asapi this work starts
during Spring-2024.
My sincere thanks to Paul Kennett for his support to me during the last years with the many °little jobs" we
have undertaken ourselves to improve the quality of the presence, safety and experience for all Church,
Tower, Hall and Churchyard users.
Adrian Everett- Fabric Coordlnotor
SAFEGUARDING REPORT
The PCC have adopted and follow the ParSsh Safeguarding Policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook. Our
recrultment processes for staff and volunteers are consistent wlth Dlocesan guidance.
Followlng this safer recruitment guldance and In orderto be compliant wlth It. there are now role descriptions
for all church volunteer activities and you are encouraged to read the ones which apply to your particular
role/roles. They are to be found in a named folder in The Hartley Brown Room.
The PCC, Andy Todd and Lindsey Coulthard have worked hard to ensure that St Stephen's 15 Safer through
regard for policy, safer recruitment and trainlng,
The aim is that all staff and volunteers are safely recruited, have the correct level of DBS and up to date
training.
There is now a requirement that clergy, lay ministers and safeguarding offlcer5 will also complete training in
domestic abuse, following The Church of England's commitment to supporting those who are victim5 and
survivors.
St Stephen's is currently around 94/0 compliant with Diocesan, guidance on safeguarding. Your commitment
to contributing to this in order to make our church safe for all 15 greatly appreciated.
Carol Amos - Parish Safeguording Officer
ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT
We entered the Year 2023 with an Electoral Roll numbering 146.
The Roll wa5 gradually revised during 2023 and we left 2023 with a Roll of 154 people.
It is interesting to note that still more than 52% of members of the Roll live outside the Parish Boundaries!
It is only Elertoral Roll members who are eligible to vote for and stand for election to the PCC and other
offices within the Parish.
The Roll complies with Data Protettion Regulations as they stood at the APCM in 2023 and will be updated to
any new Data Protection standards as necessary.

Access to the Electoral Roll is restricted on a "need to know basis and is controlled by the Roll Officer and the
Priest-in-charge to who any queries should be addressed. The Roll 15 for Church Purposes only.
Poul Kennett- Electoral Roll Officer
SUNDAY STARS REPORT
Thi5 month {May) Sunday Stars celebrated its first birthday with coffee, croissants and cake! I can hardly
believe it's been a whole year since our new worshipping community first gathered and in that time we have
celebrated some big church festivals and looked at stories of Jesus. We have a number of regular families for
whom this is 'church' which is exactly the reason for its existence and we're supported by a regular team of
talented volunteers whose creative skills enable even the smallest of familv members to engage in worshlp.
My grateful thanks to Robyn, Helen, Dot and Stephen whose passion for children and families make this
offering possible.
If you've ever wondered what we do and how we do it- you'd be most welcome to come and Join us though I
should warn you we begin with a rather energetic song called 'Jumping for God'_ and yes we do jump, and
skip and clap and wave so bring your energy With you! There is always room for more volunteers too so if you
have a spare hour or so a month, do please conslderjoinin8 the team.
Revd. Lindsey.
CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILES REPORT
I started work for St Stephens, St Georges and Claines at the end of September 2023. After a period of
induction, I have been getting to know the three churches and some of the local schools.
The church has plans to revamp the children's area within the church. l am providin8 photocopied age-
appropriate resources that follow the lectionary, for the children to engage with durlng the service or while
they visit open church on a Saturday.
Sunday Stars - We have several regular famllies that appreciate this family
focussed 30 minute service. The session is advertised on Facebook and at Little
stars on a Thursday. I helped lead the session In December. In advance I
created the egg-box nativities for each family, which they helped to finish during
the session.
POG (Path of God) The joint churches youth group is attended by around 14 young people, with a team of
leaders from each of the churches. POG is a faith-based group, that always has a message wrapped up in a
great deal of fun. POG meets each month, around the 3rd Sunday 4..00- 6..00. The session usually starts with
board games as they arrive, then a fun attivity to link in with the theme, then the 'talk' which could be
presented via a story, a quiz, a game or a discussion, We then break for food and end with high energy games.
Much fun is had by the young people and leaders.
Schools

Northwick Manor- Plan5 were in place for me to go into school at
harvest but was cancelled due to illness. In December each child in
KSI was provided with a star to decorate. these along with ones also
provided by Little Star5 and Sticky fingers were used to decorate the
church.
Tudor Grange Primary Academy - Lindsey and Helen visited for their all-school Harvest assembly.
Bishop Perowne-although not in our parish, our primary schools feed into the high school. Both Lindsey and
Helen are a part of the chaplain team, whlch provides assemblies and service for the student5.
Air-Cadets-Along with Lindsey I visited a session and jolned them selling poppie5 in November.
Vlsion- My vision is to see the three churches working together across the whole communlty. creating
accessible ways that children and their families can find a route to their lov5ng God. Not every event wlll suite
every family so we will need a wide provision and this will take volunteers, I would love to see volunteers
engaging with this mission from across the churches no matter where the activity is taking place- we are
stronger together.
Volunteers~ If you would like to volunteer for either Sunday stars or POG, or other one-off eventsi please
contact Helen Laird c
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mail.com or Speak to Lindsey.
Helen Loird
OPEN CHURCH REPORT
Open Church happens every Thursday and every Saturday from 10:30am - 12:30prn. Our Church doors are
open wide, to welcome anyone who would like to come in, to enjoy refreshments and a chat. Some people
prefer to sit quietly on their own, in the pews or go to the Lady Chapel, to light a candle and, of course, are
welcome to do so.
We have 18 enthusiastic "Sltters" (i.e. welcomers/refreshment servers), with three on duty at each session.
Thursdays are usually very busy, partly due to people staylng Dn after the 10 o'clock Service. The numbers on
Saturdays vary, depending on weather, holidays, etc but there are always enough people to provide a
welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Conversation topics vary greatly, depending on the mix of people and there
is much laughter.
Since the removal of pews in the North Aisle, we have had more room, which has been very welcome. We
tried having separate small tables (as In a cafe), but found thati generally, people wanted to continue sharing
one table. With more space we've been able to make the table blgger and it's usually fllled.
It's been lovely to see friendships formed round the table and, as a result of coming to Open Church, some
people now attend Church Services.
l am extremely grateful to all our Sitters, who give their time, so happily and willingly, to keep our Church
open and welcoming. Many thanks, too, to the cake makers and biscuit providers. "A great tearn"
our visitor5 said I
as one of
Sue Gething

SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHEMENTS REPORT
Serving Sunday tea and coffee in Church after the 10 am service is a lovely way to get to know worshippers
better. We are really grateful to our band of dedicated volunteers who have provided a warm drink, biscuits
and cheery conversation.
If you might be interested in joining our rota and serving refreshments approximately once every eight weeks,
please do have a word or send a message to ruth.scotson
mail.com.
Ruth Scotson
GOOD COMPANIONS REPORT
Looking Back over 2023. Once again this group has been richly blessed as St Stephen's handymen have been
busy so we have gained some extra room in the North aisle for tables and chairs, which will be useful.
As we look over the past year, there were 14 indoor meetings plus several trips and an opportunity to go to
the theatre together.
Highlights include a trip to Bonnie's café at Wild8oose Rural Tralning for afternoon tea and cake,. a visit to
Tewkesbury in a raln storm followed by another rainy afternoon when we Were invited to share a sumptuous
tea at Alan and Pat's home fortunately Indoors.
Theatre visits included Kays Pantomime, Alice in Wonderland; WODS The Sound of Music and then in
November we went to WMTC for their revue 'Movin' on Up,.
Charitable glvlng has been generous as always to Salvation Army, and British Heart Foundation via Banjo
Brian,
I would like to clarify how our group works. There is no joining fee or subscription. Everyone is welcome
whether one attends St Stephen'5 or not, this is an inclusive club with a warm heart. There are just two
requirements - £2.00 per session as we need to pay for heat and speakers and the second is contact details if
you are coming to the theatre or on minibus trips. This is in case any unforeseen things happen and you need
to be advlsed.
Everyone helps each other here but I must thank especially Margaret for making tea and Christmas fruit cake
a5 well as giving us talks,. Lynda for ably looking after our accounts, and David for helping and being my
memory aid. My grateful thanks too to anyone, who has helped with the refreshments and washing up.
This year 2024 we are looking forward to more fun, party and fellowship at Good CompanSons.
Christine Allen
ST STEPHEN'5 VISITORS
PASTORAL CARE GROUP REPORT
The Pastoral group has been running now for just over a year. Our aim Is to offer support to the lonely and
vulnerable in our community and to take communion once a month to St Stephen's Care Home. The Willows
Care Home and Eastbank Court.
Various members of the group visit or telephone individuals on a regular basis to provide company. support
and sometimes practical help. This has been well received so far and the intention is to expand this service if
required.
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We have allocated a team for each monthly visit to the two Care Homes and Ea5tbank Court. This has
established continuity and enabled a relationship to develop, both between individuals within the homes and
with the Care Home staff.
In addition to the above, a separate team of five visit Noele Court, the flats for'older people next to the
church. They provide a monthly Afternoon Tea in the lounse, for any resident5 who would like to attend. It
gives those who come, an opportunity to chat to each other and to the visitors from church, while enjoying
light refreshments. Lindsey usually comes too and the afternoon ends with a short reflection. hymn5 and
prayers. In December there was a special Christmas Tea and Carol 51ngers from church jolned the festivities.
The residents really enjoy these vlsits and the Manager is very supportive. She encourages new residents to
join the 'Tea Timers" (the name suggested by a former resident).
Plppu Curtis & Sue Gething
LirrLE STARS REPORT
Our Tliursday afternoon group for pre-schoolers and their parentslcarers continue5 to be popular, with a core
group who attend most week5. We were Sad tolose quite a few to school in September but the new term saw
them replaced with numerous new mums and babies. We agaln find ourselves With few children over three,
which does at times limit scope for craft activlties and storytellingi although the adults are generally keen to
get involvedl
Our parents and carers seem to enjoy the informal approach and the loose structure of craft, 5inging/story
and refreshments, leaving plenty of time for free play and chat. It's been lovely to See new friendshlps
develop e5peclally those bringing younger children and babies.
Towards the end of the year, we welcomed Helen Lalrd (our new chlldren's and young peoples worker) to
Little Stars who has been a hit with everyone, helpers and parent allke.
Many thanks to whole team who make the group possible each week; Rosle, Jean, Margaret & Poppyi and to
our newer helpers, Dot and Chris. Your help and support have been amazing, especlally whilst transitioning
during Andy & Viv's departure in July and being without a priest during the winter months. We are very much
looking forward to the new term in 2024 with Lindsey at the helml
There is always room for more helpers If you would like to volunteer, and it doesn't necessarily need to be
every week. In this is something you would be interested in, do get in touch.
Michelle Walsh
BISHOP ALLENBY HALL REPORT
The BA Hall is still busy with high levels of evening activity throughout the year. Chess club, Brownies and
Cheerdance continue to hire the hall on a weekly basis. Somers Folk-club and Camera club continue their hire
on a fortnightly basis and Wl on a monthly basis.
Roger Nall and his Messenger team have now left the hall and no longer use the premises for printing and
collating The Messenger,. Roger has found new printers at The Blue Roof centre in Perdi5well, which has
allowed him to take a step back from printing dutie5. The new local print is now called 'The Magazine, and no
longer a550ciated wlth the BA hall or St Stephen's.
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Sticky Fingers Pre School have had a great year, gaining an Outstanding Ofsted rattng and also a 5 Star food
hygiene rating. They continue to go from strength to strength and remain one of the most popular pre-schools
in the area.
In May, Sunday Stars began using the BA hall on the first Sunday {mornin8) of each month. The halls large and
open space allows for informal, relaxed worship with the young children and families who attend.
Weekend single bookings and party hire remains steady, however bookings have begun to slow a little. This I
have put down to the hall and kitchen feeling a little tired with their belng some 'smarte¢ competition
around. The hall would benefit from kitchen refurb, though funding may not currently be available for this, a
spruce up/paint job to keep the hall looking fresh and appealin8 would be beneficial.
Thanks to Claire Thomas for her continued care of the hall and also to Adrian Everett and Paul Kennett for
their much-valued hall maintenance.
Michelle WL71sh
BELL RINGERS REPORT
We have a band of 10 bell ringers who meet for practice every Thursday evening arid ring for the Sunday
10am service as well as for special occasions such as weddings and the Coronation. One new person joined us
in the summer and learnt fairly quickly and now also rings on a Sunday mornin8.
Bell ringers are always willin8 to help other towers and we often get a request for some of us to help ring for a
weddlng elsewhere.
Once again we entered the Association's striking competition and this year, we look forward to hosting the
event at St Stephen's.
Our bells are popular with ringers - both in sound and ease in ringing. For thls reason, we limit the number of
visltors to avoid upsetting our neighbours.
On a Sunday morning it is gratifying to be told by members of the congregation how much they enjoy this
welcome to church.
We are grateful for the help and encouragement we receive from more experienced ringers and are always
happy if anyone visiting the area joins us.
Beryl Thorp
Tower Captain
EASTBANK DRIVE- HOME GROUP REPORT
This has been a tricky year for the group, and due to health problems. personal circumstances and transport
difficulties it was accepted that the group had run its course, and so ended at Christmas. It has been a source
of joy to have been a member for so long. It is good to know there are other groups going, however.
During the year We mostly studied the weekly Bible readings, as scheduled in the Lectionary. These were
preceded by refreshments, social catch-up and prayer support. We also looked at the hymn Amazing Grace
and its history, which led us at Advent to look at other appropriate hymn5 and ended with a study of the
origins and meaning of the Advent wreath and candles.
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We had a summer outing to Tewkesbury Abbey with lunch at a nearby pub, and a final Christmas lunch at The
Nightingale.
Joy ond Geoff Hill
TUESDAY EVENING- HOME GROUP REPORT
We've continued to meet on Tuesday evening5, in each other's homes and with refreshment5 to start with.
There are usually six or so of us there, as not everyone can come every week. We have worked our way
through study books week by week (altèrnating between Old Testament, New Testament and a Biblical
theme) with occasional forays into home-made materials prepared by someone in the group, and it has
remained a wonderful opportuntty for those in the group to form a strong bond of fellow5hlp, with
occasional meals in each other's homes. Most recently we have used the previous Sundavs readings and
reflection as the basis for an evening's further study and are very grateful to those who have offered us
notes In addition to their reflections. During Advent and Lent we have joined the St Stephen's, Claines and St
George's joint meetlngs.
On reflection, it's been a real blessing to meet together, to study together, to pray together, land to eat
together!), and by the time you read this we'll have started again after Easter. Life being what it is, several
members of the group have been through trlcky times since we started, but we are blessed and thankful
that meeting in a supportive space provides us with opportunity to encourage each other.
ob Ho(dsuor*
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Charity rogistration number.. 1137099
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Contents
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's Report
statement of Financial Activities
5t06
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
8t017

The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr R Hemmings
Mr P Kennett
Mrs B Thorp
Mrs M Mandrell
Mrs C Amos
MrNSWake
Mrs R J Scotson
Mrs S Gething
Mr D Anwyl-Hughes
Mrs L Niccolls
Mr K Maltby
Mr R D Holdsworth
Mr W C Harw(K)d
Mrs P Kendall
Principal Office
o Mr R Hemmings
25 Whinfield Road
Worcester
WR3 7HF
Charity Registration Number
1137099
Independent Examiner
M A Skellum FCA
Ballards LLP
11c Kingswood Road
Hampton Lovett
Droitwich
wOr￿stershIre
WR9 OQH
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Trustees, Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The primary objective of the charity is the promotion in the ecclesiastical parish of the whole mission
of the church.
Public benefit
The trustees confim that they have complied wtth the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act
2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity CommissFon for
England and Wales by carrying out its normal activities.
Reference and Administrative Details
Members of the PCC
Members of the PCC, who are also trustees, are either ex officio or elected at the Annual Parochial
Church Meeting (APCM) in acLordance with the Church Representation Rules.
Impact of COVID-19
In common with many Churches, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the activities and financial
position of St Stephen's has been significant. The ne￿Ssty either to close the Church buildings, or to
restrict the attendance, has substantially reduced the income from lettings, weekly collections and
fundraising in particular. This has not affected the Trustees, assessment that the Church remains a
going concem, but the longer-tem impact of the pandemic remains to be seen.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing documents, trusts distilled from the United Refom Church
Arts of Padiament (1971 and 1982) and the Scheme of Union (1972).
Day to day management of the charty is carried out by the members of the PCC, all of whom are also
trustees.
18 Mar 2024
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on
behalf by:
and signed on its
Mr R Hemmings
Trustee
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in
accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial
year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources
and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the
trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently"
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements" and
prepare the financial statements on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
18 Mar 2024
Approved by the tnjstees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:
Mr R Hemrnings
Trustee
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of St Stephens PCC Barbourne
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St Stephens PCC Barboume for the year
ended 31 De￿mber 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of rèport
As the charity trustees of St Stephens PCC Barboume you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I roport in r@sp@ct of my @xamination of th@ St St@ph@ns PCC 82rboum@'s accnunts carried out und@r
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examinèr's statement
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of St Stephens PCC Barboume as required by
section 130 of the Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the fom and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wtth the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
M A Skellum FCA
Ballards LLP
11c Kingswood Road
Hampton Lovett
Dro1￿ICh
Worcestershire
WRg oaH
18 March 2024
Datp...
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Total
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Note
Income and Endowmènts from:
Donattons and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
106.535
25,685
5,852
1,799
130
2,488
109,023
25,685
5,852
1,842
130
43
Total Incomg
140.001
2,488
43
142,532
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(414)
(124,526)
(414)
(129,280)
(4,754)
Total Expenditure
Gainsllosses on investment
assets
124,940
4,754
129,694
2,082
124
2,206
Net incomel{expenditure)
Gross transfers between
funds
17,143
(2,266)
167
15,044
(13,457)
13,500
(43)
Net movement in funds
3.686
11.234
124
15,044
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
43,961
74,135
1,661
119,757
Total funds carried forward
12
47.647
85,369
1,785
134,801
The notes on pages 8 to 17 fomi an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Total
2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
96.787
28,398
5,649
622
130
18.347
115,134
28,398
5,649
671
130
49
Total Income
131,586
18,347
49
149,982
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(837)
(123,094
(837)
(133,281
(10,187
Total Expenditure
Gainsllosses on investment
assets
(123,931)
{10,187)
(134,118)
1,739
(246)
1,493
Net incomel(expenditure)
Gross transfers between
funds
9.394
8,160
(197)
17,357
(5,251)
5,300
(49)
Net movement in funds
4.143
13,460
(246)
17,357
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
39,818
60,674
1,908
102,400
Total funds carried forward
12
43.961
74,134
1,662
119,757
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The funds breakdown for 2022 is shown in note 12.
The notes on pages 8 to 17 fomi an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
(Registration number: 1137099)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Note
Fixed assets
Investments
21,562
1g,357
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
9,856
134,752
11,017
123,160
144.608
134,177
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
11
(31,369)
(33,777)
Net current assets
113,239
100,400
Net assèts
134.801
119,757
Funds of the charity:
Endowment funds
1,785
1,661
Restricted funds
85,369
74,135
Unrestricted funds
47,647
43,961
Total funds
12
134,801
119,757
atements on pages 5 to 17 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on
d signed on their behalf by:
Mr R Hemmings
Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 17 fomi an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
1 Aeeounting policias
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been p￿pared in accordan￿ with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charwties SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and faiff view and have departed from
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a "true
and fair" view. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland IFRS 102) issued on 6 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities-
Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Basis of preparation
St stephens PCC Barbourne meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The
accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these
accounts.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not
included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitys ability to continue as
a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gtfts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or ar8 of a
general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legaciès
DonatFons and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the
amount can be reliably measured.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to
the grants have been met. Where perfomiance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be
met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to
be released.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once thÈre is a I￿81 or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is
probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to
the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot
be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the
use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the
spread of staff costs.
Ralslng funds
These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income. the management of investments and those
incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities
and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities
and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with (x)nstitutional and statutory
requirements, including audit. strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed
expenses.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of
the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets.
Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs 2rÉ
recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where
part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred inc£Jme.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finan￿ Act 2010
and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains
received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. to the extent that such income or gains are
applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation
and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Depreciation and amortisation
DeprÉci2tion is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or v8lu8tion, lèss any
estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic lite as follows..
Asset class
Furniture and equipment
Depreciation method and rate
20% on cost
Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments, other than programme related investments, are included at market value at
the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference
between sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the year, or their subsequent cost. and
are charged or credited to the Statement of Financial Activtties in the period of disposal.
Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and are
credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities based on the market value at the year end.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in
furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the
use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
2 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Donations and legacies"
Donations from individuals
Gift aid reclaimed
Grants, including capital grants;
Government grants
Regular giving and capital donations
12,248
18.751
12,248
18,903
152
4,008
71,528
2,336
6,344
71,528
Total for 2023
106.535
2,488
109,023
Total for 2022
96,787
18,347
115,134
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
3 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
funds
Hall Hire
Fees
15,287
10,398
15,287
10,398
Total for 2023
25,685
25,685
Total for 2022
28,398
28,398
4 Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
funds
Events income.,
other events income
5,852
5,852
Total for 2023
5,852
5,852
Total for 2022
5,649
5,649
5 Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
General
Endowment
funds
Expendable
Total
funds
Other income from fixed asset investments
1,799
43
1,842
Total for 2023
1,799
43
1,842
Total for 2022
622
49
671
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
6 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have re￿iVed any remuneration from the charity
during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the
year.
7 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
8 Tangible fixed assets
Furniture and
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 January 2023
1,800
1,800
At 31 December 2023
1,800
1,800
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
1,800
1,800
At 31 December 2023
1.800
1,800
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
g Fixed asset investments
Other investments
Listed
investments
Total
Cost or Valuation
At 1 January 2023
Revaluation
19.357
2,205
19,357
2,205
At 31 December 2023
21,562
21,562
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
21,562
21,562
At 31 December 2022
19.357
19,357
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
10 Debtors
2023
2022
Prepayments
Other debtors
7,121
2,735
8,086
2,931
9,856
11,017
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Parish share creditor
Other creditors
Accruals
14,400
16,369
600
16,000
17,227
550
31,369
33,777
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
12 Funds
Balance
at1
January
2023
Balance
Other
at31
Incoming Resources
recognised Decembèr
resources
expended Transfers gainsl(losses)
2023
Unrestricted funds
General
Unrestricted fund
43.961
140.001
(124.940)
(13.457)
2,082
47,647
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
74,135
2,488
(4,754)
13,500
85,369
Endowment funds
Expendable
Endowment fund
1.661
43
43
124
1,785
1.661
43
43
124
1,785
Total funds
119.757
142,532
(129,694)
2,206
134,801
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Balance
at1
January
2022
Balance
Other
at31
Incoming Resources
recognised December
resources expended Transfers gainsl(losses)
2022
Unrestricted funds
General
Unrestricted fund
39,818
134,009
(126,355)
(5,251)
1,740
43,961
Restrlcted
Restricted fund
60.674
18.347
(10.187)
5.300
74,134
Endowment funds
Expendable
Endowment fund
1,908
49
(49)
(49)
(246)
(246)
1,494
1,662
1.908
49
1,662
Total funds
102.400
152.405
(136,542)
119,757
13 Analysis of net assets between funds
Total funds
at31
December
2023
Unrestricted
funds
General
Endowment
funds
Expendable
Restrictèd
funds
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
19,778
59,239
(31.370)
1,785
21,563
144,608
(31,370)
85,369
Total net assets
47,647
85.369
1,785
134,801
Total funds
at31
December
2022
Unrestricted
funds
General
Endowment
funds
Expendable
Restricted
funds
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
17,696
96,322
33.777
1,661
19,357
134,177
33,777
37,855
Total net assets
80,241
37,855
1,661
119,757
14 Related party transactions
There were no related paty transactions in the year.
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Total
2023
Total
2022
Income and Endowments from:
Planned giving
Appeals and donations
Gift Aid tax reclaimed
Gift Aid tax reclaimed
Grants and donations
Grants received
Use of hall
Fees and supplies
Social events
Income from listed investments
Income from listed investments
Commission received
71,528
12,248
18,751
152
4,008
2,336
15,287
10,398
5,852
1,799
43
130
63,288
13,248
16,674
203
3,577
18,144
15,371
13,027
5,649
622
49
130
Total Income
142,532
149,982
Expenditure on:
Social event costs
Grants payable missionary societies
Parish Share
Service costs, music and choir
Service costs, music and choir
Grants payable individuals
Fees passed to Diocese
Junior support costs
Refugees
Light, heat and power
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationery
Sundry expenses
Cleaning
Accountancy fees
Legal and professional fees
(414)
(3,500)
(66.470)
(2,544)
(203)
(331)
(5,508}
(4,220)
(837)
(1,176)
(83,424)
(1,503)
164)
(693)
(7,548)
(8,789)
(641)
(10,699)
(5,945)
(5,749)
(1,522)
{6)
(1,713)
(571)
(3,238)
(15.884)
(6,601)
(16,062)
(1,718)
(82)
(1,588)
(650)
(3,919)
Total Expenditure
Gainsllosses on investment assets
129,694
2,206
134,118
1,493
Net movement in funds
15,044
17,357
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Total
2023
Total
2022
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
119,757
102,400
Total funds carried forward
134,801
119,757
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The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's,
Barbourne
Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of St Stephens PCC Barbourne
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts Ot St stephens PGC Barboume for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of St Stephens PCC Barbourne you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the St stephens PCC Barbourne's accounts carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicab18
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examinar's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of St Stephens PCC Barbourne as required by
section 130 of the Act" or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requiremént that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no othèr 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.
M A Skellum FCA
Ballards LLP
11c Kingswood Road
Hampton Lovett
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 OQH
18 Mar¢h 2024
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