THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)
OF
ST PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Independent Examiner's Report
Re￿iptS & Payments Account
statement of Assets & Liabilities
Notes to the AcGounts
8-12

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
St Paul's Church Is situated on Burton Road, Monk Bretton, Barnsley. It is part of the Diocese
of Leeds, within the Church of England.
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is a charity registered with the Charity Commission on
the 22r￿ October 2010.
Registered Address:
The Vicarage
Burton Road
Monk Bretton
Barnsley
S712HQ
PCG Members:
For the period 1 January 2023 until the date of approval of this report, the following persons
served as PCC members..
Cannon Darren Percival
Father Joseph Harrison
Chairman from 25 January 2023
from 23 July 2023
Adrian England
Lay Vice Chairman and Deanery Synod Representative
Daphne A Woffinden
Hon Secretary
Lynda Brown
Mary Bullock
Churchwarden
Churchwarden full year & Treasurer to 28 November 2023
Andrea Barton
Lorraine Francis
Susan Deborah Grtffin
Valerie Liddall
Gavin Logan
Eileen Mcclure
Shirley Rawson
Gwynn Rees
Emma Rees-Johns
Janet Richards
Christopher Shinn
Wendy Thompson
10 16 April 2023
Elecloral Roll Officer
10 16 April 2023
Deanery Synod Representative
Treasurer from 28 November 2023
Safeguarding Officer co-opted to PCC 23 May 2023
from 16 April 2023
from 16 April 2023
Bankers:
Virgin Money
1A Peel Square
Barnsley
S70 2PL
Independent Examiner..
Stephanie Tolson
Community Accountant
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road
Barnsley
S71 1AN

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH. MONK BRETTON
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Structure, governance and management
The Parochial Church Council (PCCI is a body corporate and operates under the Parochial Church
Councils (Powers) measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules. The PCC is a charity
registered wilh the Charity Commission on the 22nd December 2010. (Charity registration number
1138521).
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All
Church attendees are enGouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the
pcc.
The PCC are responsible for making decisions on all mallers of general concem and importance to
the parish, including deciding on how funds of the PCC are to be spent.
Objectlves and activities
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting the mission of the
church - pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for
the Church of Sl Paul's.
Some of the PCC'S Activities are., Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space
for personal prayer and conlemplation,. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small
groups,. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings., Pastoral work,
including visiting the sick and the bereaved., Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
Church Attendance:
There are 64 persons on the Church Electoral Roll.
Of Ihese 48 ar8 resident in the Parish and 16 are non resident.
11 Persons have been removed from the roll, and 12 have been added.

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
I report on th? accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on
pages 6 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's
Iruslees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
11 is my responsibility lo..
examine the acGounls under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under sertion 145(5)Ib) of the Charities Act, and
lo slate whether particular mallers have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examsner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general DireGtions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken da not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
Gonsequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair,
view and the report is limited to those mallers set out in the statemenl below.
Independent examIne￿S statement
In connection with my examination. no material matters have Come to my attention whiGh
gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect=
accounting r8cords were not kept in accordance wilh seGlion 130 of the Charities Act,
or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no ¢oncerns and I have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Signed..
Date.. 9 April 2024
Stephanie Tolson
Community Accountant
BCVS se￿ices Limited
23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S711AN

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH. MONK BRETTON
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEnnBER 2023
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Unrestricted
Fund¥
Reslrictod
Fulld¥
Nots
Recèipts
Voluntary receipts..
Regular Giving
Grartts & Legacies
DonatK)ns & Appeals
Receipts from activities for
generating funds
Receipts from Church acliwlies
Receipts from inveslmet)Is
Other receipts
2a
2b
2G
31,905
549
5,715
31,905
1,993
9,373
27,498
1,408
5,678
1.444
3,658
2d
2e
2f
2g
7,488
16,311
7,488
16.776
863
2,98Q
5,980
12.269
379
2,697
465
863
2,980
Total Receipts
64,948
6,430
71,378
55,909
Payments
Fundraising costs
Cost of church activities
Governance costs
Major Vvorks
Other Payments
3a
3b
3c
3d
3e
165
61,067
534
165
63,571
534
3,296
3,400
2,504
53,449
522
18,610
3$
3,296
3.400
Total Payments
65,166
S,800
70,966
72,617
Exce88 of receipt8 over payments
Transfers between funds
12181
630
4q2
{16,708)
Nel movement in funds
12181
630
412
116,7081
Total funds brought foward
5,747
31,922
37,869
54.377
Total funds carried forward
5,529
32,552
38,081
37,669

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON
ST ATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABIL ￿lEs AS @ 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Nol8
Monotary Assels
Virgin Monèy cuilenl accounl
CCLA deposit account
Cash
9,845
27,753
483
10,262
27,395
12
Total
3B,081
37,669
Llabllllles
A¢counlancy lee
600
534
Tolal
600
534
The PCC declare Ilial Ihey have approv8d the accourjls above.
Slgned on behalf of the PCC..
Signed:
Date: g April 2024
Canon Darren Perclval, Chalr

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting Policles
Basis of the preparation of the accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in aCcOrdar7￿ With the Church Accounting
Regulations 2006 using the Receipts & Payments basis, and in accordan￿ with applicable
accounting standards and the requirements of the Charity Commission.
Receipts & Payments Accounts
Receipts & Payments Accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash
into and out of the charity during the financial year. In this context 'cash' includes cash
equivalents, for example bank aGcounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for
debts as they become due.
Funds Structure
Unrestricted funds
Represents funds which are expendable at Ihe discretion of the members in furtherance of the
objects of the ¢harily.
Restricted funds
Those funds that have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and which may only
be spent for the purposes for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent al the end
of the year is carried forward as a balance on the fund, unless permission is given by the funder
to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are recognised when they are received and are accounted for
gross.

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, IlJlONK BRETTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. Analysis of Receipts
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Unreslricted R&strl¢tsd
Funds
Funds
Nole
28 Regular Giving
Planned Gibing {CO￿nants)
Collections
Tax Reco¥Rred
16,298
9,380
6,227
16,298
9,380
6,227
17,636
3,544
6,318
Total
31,905
27,498
othèr Voluntary Receipts
2b Grants & Legacies
2c Donth'ons & Appeals
549
5,715
1,444
3,658
1,993
9,373
1,408
5,678
Total
7,086
2d Receipts from Activities for
Generating Funds
Fundraising ewnls & aclimties
7,488
7,488
5,980
Total
2e Receipts from Church Activities
Stalulory PCC fees
Use of Parish Centre
Charitable & ancilLqry trading
4,821
9,868
1,622
4,821
1 Cl,333
1.622
3,730
8,539
465
Totsl
16,311
465
12,269
2f Receipts from investments
Bank interest
863
863
379
Trlal
863
379
2g Other recèipts
VAT refund
PilqraThge InGon
2,697
2,980
2,980
Total
2,980
2,980
2,697
Total Receipts

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH. MONK BRETTON
NOTES TO THEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023
3. Analysis of Payments
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Unre5tTlCted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Note
3a
Fundral$ing Costs
General fundraising costs
165
165
Total
165
165
3b
Cost of Church Activities
Diocesan parish share
th'ssion gimng and donations
Working eJp8nses of ckrgy
Organist fees
Church running costs
Administration & printing costs
Insuiancè
Repairs and ￿OI￿lenanCe
40,000
1,269
1,080
2,835
6,884
1,161
4,901
2,937
40,000
1,269
1,080
2,835
8,884
1,161
4,901
3,441
38,713
49
260
2,640
4,730
514
4,274
2,269
504
Total
61,067
2,504
Governance Costs
Accountancy fee
$34
534
522
534
534
522
3d
Major Works
Major repairs & Building Work
Work to the Church Clock
18,610
3,296
3,296
3,296
3,296
18,610
3e
other Payments
Pl￿ramage Trips
Sundry
3.400
3,400
36
3,400
Total Payments
72,617
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SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH. NIONK BRETTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
4. Trustees, remuneration, benefits and expenses
Clergy expenses of £1,080 were paid to Cannon D Percival. Other than reimbursement for
items purchased on behalf of the charity, there were no further payments or rernuneralion
made to members of the PCC.
5. Related party transactions
No payments were made to any persons closely connected lo the members of the PCC
or to any related parties.
6. Funds held as agent
The PCC acls as agent for the collection of wedding fees for the Diocesan Board of
Finance (DBF). The fees are the legal property of the DBF and are accounted for
separately. Fees for funerals are collected and distributed to the PCC, DBF and various
parties by the funeral Director.
Donations collected for assigned charities at funerals and se￿l¢eS are also treated as
funds held as agent in the accounts.
Where the PCC is acting as agent, Ihe transactions are not reoognised in the Receipts
and Payments Account. Funds due to third parties at the year end are itemised below.
2023
2022
DBF
Donations for charllies
Total
7. Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance
with s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011.

SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
8. Movements In Funds
Opening
balanoe
Fund
Closing
balance
Receipts P8ymqnts Tran8feTS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
5,747
64,948
165,1661
5,529
5,747
64,948
165,1661
5,529
Restrlcted funds
Restoration Fund
statue Fund
Will Bequest
Toddler Group
Clock Fund
27,395
2,000
2,000
527
863
15041
27,754
2.000
{2,0001
465
5.102
992
1,806
{3,2961
31,922
6,430
(5,8001
32,552
Total Funds
37,669
71,378
170.966}
38,081