Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary st For the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity registration number.. 1139017
DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2024 Charity registratlon number.. 1139017 Objectives and Activities The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Abbie Walsh, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Lichfield St Michael and St Mary. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non - sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community. Public Benefit The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively. within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by.. Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers., and Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities. to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. Our Vision: (based on the Diocesan Vision Statement) As we follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad, we pray that the people in our parish encounter a church that is confident in the gospel, knows and loves the
community, and is excited to find God already at work in the world. We pray for a church that: reflects the richness and variety of our community and is intentionally inclusive. partners with others, especially St Michael's School. in seeking the common good and working for a more just world. recognises and responds to God's call to be good stewards of creation. offers opportunities for everyone to grow in faith and active discipleship. Achievements and Performance Rector's Report This year has been a year marked by both change and faithfulness for our community. We have continued to worship faithfully in a manner that I think truly reflects both our faith in God and the diversity of our gathered community. This includes not only our Sunday Services in Church, but also our Festivals, our Children's Ministry and our worship with those in carelresidential homes or their own homes. From this worship flows our commitment to serve God in the world, including our pastoral visiting, our ministry to the bereaved, our schools work and our care of the natural world - celebrated in working towards an Eco Church silver award. This year we welcomed two new members of staff - a new Administrator, Alex, and a new Director of Music, Edmund, who have both become beloved members of our community. We also elected a new Churchwarden, Steve, who has done an excellent job of caring for both our building and the people who gather here, in ways that are often invisible and go unnoticed. We marked Rev'd Ruth Bull's retirement in June 2024, giving thanks for her faithful and fruitful ministry here. She remains a much-valued member of our community. l am truly grateful to the contributions of all who commit their financial resources, time, gifts and prayers to the life of our Church - the list is too many to list individually. Our challenges for the coming year include continuing to reach out to new generations, growing our worshipping community, developing more confidence in mission and evangelism, improving our financial confidence and completing our Parish Centre project. For these tasks we must be both faithful and courageous in prayer, in receiving Christ in the Eucharist, in care for one another and in commitment to welcoming new members and making the love of God known in our parish. May God speak to us and guide our steps, and may we have the courage to listen and to go where he leads us. Rev'd DrAbbie Walsh
Electoral Roll Report At the end of 2024 there were 146 people on the electoral roll of whom 12 were resident outside the parish. This was a decrease of 2 from the previous year. A new electoral roll will be prepared prior to the 2025 APCM in common with every parish in the Church of England. All worshippers are asked to complete a new application so that their names can be included. Mike Godfrey PCC Secretsry's Report Both PCC and standing committee met six times during the year. Standing committee normally meets two weeks before PCC to set the agenda. PCC meetings continue to follow a standard agenda including ministry, church buildings and churchyard and finance. Under ministry PCC has received regular reports from and provided feedback to the rector on worship, mission and pastoral matters. The relationship with the school continues to flourish with young people involved with leading the Family Communion Service. Both a Safeguarding action plan and pastoral visiting guidelines were approved. PCC have also reiVed regular updates on the new parish centre and the quinquennial review took place during the year with the outcomes reported in 2025. Discussions continued on the electrification of the church clock and raising funds for the work. Plans to put in a new AV system continue. Outside the church, PCC has received regular reports on matters to do with the upkeep and maintenance of the churchyard and has approved Faculty applications to the diocese to install a new bench. Discussions also took place on options to increase the number of spaces for interment of cremated remains. PCC also received regular reports on the preparation and approval of the annual accounts to the diocese. Ways of increasing regular giving were also discussed. If you want to know more about the work of the PCC or get more involved please look for the approved minutes on the notice board at the back of church. In addition, periodically there will be summaries in the church magazine of what was discussed at pcc. Veronica Morris, PCC Secretary
2024 Church Fabric The most important contribution to ongoing church maintenance was the Quinquennial Inspection report. Recommendations covered the Church Exterior.. Masonry, Leadwork, Roofs, Gutters and Church Interior, including an order of priority and preventative actions. Priorities for example are annual gutter clean, leadwork and roof maintenance. Regarding ongoing maintenance, a working party is being set-up to apply for grants, e.g. Heritage Lottery Fund and the Staffordshire Historical Churches Trust. The most important maintenance jobs carried out in 2024 were roof maintenance (a grant was kindly provided by St Michaels, Trust), electrical circuit safety testing, installation of fire extinguisher stands and the annual Gas service. Stephen Oliver, Churchwarden Deanery Synod Report The Rector is Assistant Rural Dean, and Lay Representatives to Deanery Synod are Ted Green, Trevor James (until Nov 24) and Steve Oliver (until the 2024 APCM). Normally there are four meetings a year. but there were only three in 2024. February 2024 by Zoom. The main speaker was Anthony Verduyn, Chancellor of Lichfield Diocese. Anthony answered questions on his role. which involved making legal judgements on changes to church buildings and furnishings, and on churchyards. Both could be contentious. but faculties on buildings and furnishings had usually followed a detailed route through the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) and were ready for approval when they reached him. Churchyard decisions were more emotive and needed to be handled with sensitivity. The main aim was to avoid changing the ethos of a churchyard. In answer to two particular questions, he counselled that PCCS think very carefully before trying to install air and ground source heating systems, but he said that he was sympathetic to the fitting of solar panels to church roots as long as the scheme had been well thought through. June 2024 at St Chad's, Lichfield. Revd Simon Foster explained the Diocesan initiative on Parishes and Growing Faith in the Next Generation. There are nine goals, including.. Grow our worshipping community by 34,000 new disciples. Aim for 30 new ordinands and 30 new local lay ministers a year. Every parish to have a detailed plan for engaging with the local community. Aim for a strong connection between every primary and secondary school and their parish church. Lower the age profiles of our congregations. September 2024 at St Anne's Chasetown. The main speaker was Clare Whitney (Diocesan Learning and Development Officer) who explained the changes to the training for Lay Readership Ministry. The new course includes seven modules.. Reflection on Discipleship, Theology Mission, Evangelism, Worship in the CofE, Public Ministry, Pastoral Theology and Foundations in Christian Faith.
The November meeting was cancelled at short notice as a heavy fall of snow made it unsafe to drive to Gentleshaw. Ted Green, Deanery Synod Representative Elizabeth Logan Parish Centre - update April 2025 Parish Centre progress has been a mixed picture over the last 12 months. Leaps forward have been made with the technical design, this having reached RIBA stage 3 which is a significant milestone. Heating, lighting and structural design have been completed to a stage where it has been possible to make cost estimates for construction and would be possible to hold a tender process for a building contractor. More difficult has been progress with permissions. We have been receiving feedback on the designs from the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) - DAC is the body which gives advice to the Chancellor who will make a decision on permission for the works. After three consultations with DAC, there is still broad support for the principle of the rooms, but we are still receiving feedback on and therefore altering the aesthetic of the design. The next stage is to carry out significant consultations, both with the public, congregation and statutory bodies such as Historic England. Any feedback will be taken account of before finally applying for planning permission from the District Council and a full faculty from the Chancellor. At this stage, timeframes are a moveable feast and depend largely on how many more aesthetic design changes are required. However, we do anticipate that consultation will begin in earnest in May. Richard Brooks and the Parish Rooms team. Other Activities- List of activities Children and Youth Wo First Steps Messy Church Homework Club Junior Choir Our Worshipping Life Bell ringers Music Department Church Fellowship Mothers. Union Film Club Walking Group Sewing Group Fellowship afternoons Charitable Work
Pathway Project Toy Service Lichfield Foodbank Water Aid Collection Angel Tree Collection Macmillan Coffee Morning St Giles Hospice Collection Children's Society Collection Church Army Collection Schools St Michael's VC Primary School Scotch Orchard Primary School Financial Review In 2024 accounting for statutory and local fees was transferred to the My Fund Accounting On Line (MFAOL) platform as part of the main PCC account and now appears in the consolidated accounts. Much of the income going through the fees bank account is collected on an agency basis for the Diocese and other beneficiaries. Income not proper to the PCC is not included in the PCC accounts. General Fund. Receipts- In 2024 our giving levels rose by £5,436 to £89,721, mainly as a result of the patronal appeal and members of the congregation generously increasing their regular giving. Tax recoverable on gift aided donations was lower than in 2023 because receipts in this year reflect two quarter's refund only. Fee income shows a significant increase over 2023 but now also includes funds held in the fees bank account prior to distribution. Magazine sales income fell in 2024 reflecting the declining number of subscribers. Invoices for magazine advertising were issued in early 2025 and are therefore not included in the 2024 accounts. Fundrasing in 2024 totalled £375 and included refreshments at concerts and income from "talents" such as knitted toys, herbs and crab apple jelly. We received £300 grant from Lichfield Diocese towards the replacement of our contsctless donation machine. Total income for 2024 came to £106,172 in comparison with £97.754 in 2023. Payments - Costs decreased considerably from £113,927 in 2023 to £103,290 in 2024 mainly as a result of two factors.. we received £3,933 from SSE following resolution of our dispute with the electricity supplier and my thanks go to John Polhill and Sue Jones for their persistence where this is concerned. In addition maintenance fees were considerably lower: we incurred a total of £5798.25 in maintenance costs of which £1,440 related to roof repairs and associated architect fees. A further £1,500 was spent on urgent repairs to the roof funded by a grant from St Michael's Trust. Mission & outreach activities totalled £1,752 in 2024 in line with £1.674 incurred in 2023. Salaries for staff rose in line with the Real Living Wage Foundation and RSCM recommendations.
Charity Collections In 2024 the following sums have been paid out: Angel Tree Swinfen £195,. St Giles Hospice £132. Children's Society £510; Church Army £215,. Wateraid £187. Capital Funds Clock - Donations towards the repair and ultimate electrification of the tower clock amounted to £213 in2024..As at 31 December the Clock Fund stood at £2,187. Roof-As noted above a grant of £1,500 was received from St Michael's Trust towards roof repairs together with £924 VAT refund from the LPOW scheme. Capital Development Funds (Parish Centre) The Capital Development funds earned £972 in dividends and interest in 2024. In 2024 the project made strides towards the RIBA3 stage and spent £36,753 on architect and project management fees, structural and electrical surveys. The balance in the fund amounts to £645. The Diocesan Trust which holds the proceeds of the church hall land sale earned £34,972 interest in 2024 and the balance in the account totals £693,842 at 31 December. Churchyard Fund A grant of £2,380 was received from Lichfield City Council towards the maintenance of the open churchyard and a further £200 was received by way of Community Grant. Curate Fund The Curate Fund earned £1.440 in interest and dividends. Income received from this source is restricted to the support of the costs of curates and assistant ministerslstaff and paid out £551 in 2024. Investments The value of funds held in the CBF investment account increased by £1,859 during 2024. As a result of spending on the Parish Rooms project investment funds were transferred between the Capital Development Funds and the General and Churchyard Designated funds. Remaining funds in the account continue to be held by the Curate, Churchyard Restricted and Hill Grave funds. As usual I must thank all those who contribute to the management of church finances in particular the counting teams and Alan and Pat Toplis as Fees Treasurers. Reserves Policy It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £25,822 (2023.. £28,482). It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was 19,726 (2023.. £33,375) which is rather lower than this target. Investment Policy The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London.
The charity's investment policies are based on two key principles.. Ethical Investment this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders. Long-term responsibilities the trustees are aware of their long-term responsibilities in respect of the Restricted and Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions. Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating income at excessive or high risk - known as "purchasing income" where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital. In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of the charity. an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made: The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following: "We aim to invest in companies that: will develop their business in the interests of shareholders. demonstrate responsible employment practices., are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance, the environment and human rights" are sensitive to the comrnunity in which they operate." Planned giving, collections and donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverable. Related Parties Donations from Related Parties Donations from related parties during the year totalled £25,907 (2023: £29,649). AII these donations were received without conditions. Remuneration paid to Trustees In 2024 the cost of employing David Easton. a trustee of the PCC, was £1730 (2023: £1,694) by the PCC during the year for his role as churchyard steward. He does not participate in PCC discussions in connection with his employment. No pension contributions or benefits were made by the PCC in connection with this employment. Expenses paid to Trustees 1 trustee was reimbursed £220 (2022." £211) for phonelbroadband and mileage during the year. No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member. persons closely connected to them, or related parties.
Safeguarding The PCC has complied with its duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). Safeguarding is a standard item on all meeting agendas. It is a subject matter that is taken very seriously by the PCC and appropriate strategies are decided upon to ensure we are fully compliant with best practice and guidance. There is now a Benefice Safeguarding team who meet regularly. At present this consists of the Rector. Safeguarding Coordinator, and the two Parish Safeguarding Officers. AII PCC members must complete a DBS check and also Basic and Foundation of the Diocesan Safeguarding training. At present, this is the case. Our Churchwardens and leaders of certain activities have completed Safeguarding training. The Rector and both Parish Safeguarding Officers have completed the Leadership level of safeguarding training. The Parish Administrator has completed the Safer Recruitment Training, as well as the Basic & Foundation modules. The Safeguarding Team Reporting Serious Incidents A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged. which results in or risks significant harm to the charity's beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, loss of the charity's money or assets, damage to the charity's property or harm to the charity's work or reputation. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year. Fundraising The PCC takes its fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very grateful to all donors - whether regular or occasional - for their support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC take full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is either by donations, fundraising events. special appeals or legacies for which the PCC are most grateful. Details of such income is included in the Treasurer report. Volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant community. Our especial thanks go to our church warden Stephen Oliver. Risk Management The Church Wardens, H&S Officer and Safeguarding Team carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have
safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing. Structure, Governance and Management The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2nd January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meets bi-monthly. Given its responsibilities, the PCC has a number of sub committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. These include the Ministry Team, Safeguarding Team, Parish Rooms Team, Churchyard Team and Finance Team. Each reports back to the PCC with reports of their discussions and actions. Reference and Administrative details The Church is situated in Church Street, Lichfield WS13 6ED and is part of the Deanery of Lichfield. in the Diocese of Lichfield. The correspondence address is The United benefice Office, St Michael's Church, Church Street, Lichfield WS13 6ED. Registered charity number 1139017. Our website address is: htt s.'/lwww.stmichaelma ohn.or -uk1 PCC members who have served from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved were: Ex Officio Members The Incumbent Non-stipendiary Abbie Walsh (Chair) Ruth Bull (until June 2024) Churchwardens Susan Jones until 19 May 2024 Stephen Oliver from 19 May 2024 Brenda Liptrot until 19 May 2024 Peter Hawksworth from 19 May 2024 until 31 August 2024 Deanery Synod Reps Trevor James until November 2024 Edward Green Stephen Oliver until 19 May 2024
Elected Members Maureen Brand Richard Brooks David Easton Michael Godfrey (Lay Vice-chair) Susan Jones from 19 May 2024 Michael Jones until 19 May 2024 Vivien Oliver (Treasurer) David Shiel from 19 May 2024 to 31 August 2024 Joseph Sneddon Alan Toplis Alison Stevens Sheila Irvine Samuel Venables from 19 May 2024 Officer of the PCC (attends buf does not vot&) Veronica Morris (Secretary) Names and addresses of advisers Bank Lloyds Bank 22 Conduit St, Lichfield WS13 6JS Investment Managers CCLA 1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB Independent Examiner Jonathan Hill Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Marys House, The Close. Lichfield WS13 7LD Approved by the PCC on . zz l.* l..LS . 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Reve Abbie Walsh (Chair) Mike Godfrey (Vice Chair)
Independent Examiner's report to the trusteeslmembers of The PCC of The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Registered charity number.. 1139017 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31$1 December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. Res ective res onsibilities of the Trustees and Inde endent Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees 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. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions 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 do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records 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: Jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA
Lichfield Di0san Board of Finance St Mary's House. The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD The Parochial Church Council of The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 st Accounting Policies The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)(a)&(C) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the Church's inventory. which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Description of Funds Unrestricted funds are 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 its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees, annual report. Restricted funds comprise of two elements: a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts.
The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Receipts and Payments Account Prior Unrestricted Designatsd Restricted Endowment Total year funds funds funds funds funds total funds Receipts Donations and legacies 89,721 Income from charitable activities 9.392 Other trading activities 2,780 Investments 1,279 Other income 3,000 Total incorne 106,172 300 5,990 96,012 101,624 9,392 11,337 2.780 5.348 42,087 25,721 3,000 3,000 153,270 147.030 2,039 3.797 34,972 2.339 9,787 34,972 Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure 208 208 1,081 150,944 136.252 103,082 43,274 4.588 103,290 43,274 4,588 151,152 137,333 Net income I lexpenditurel resources before transfer 2.882 140,935) 5,199 34.972 2,118 9,697 Transfers Gross transfers between funds - 13,411 52,222 1.653 67,286 6.456 Gross transfers between funds - out other recognised gains I losses Gainsllosses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets. charity's own use Net movement in funds 117.013} 143,782) 16,4911 167.286} 16,456) 270 373 1,199 1,842 6,947 14501 132,122) 1,560 34.972 3,960 16,644 Reconciliation of funds Total funds broughtforward 33.375 62.008 99,681 658.870 853.935 837.291 Total funds carried forward Represented by 32,925 29.886 101,241 693,842 857.894 853.935 Unrestricted General Fund Designated Capital {Generall Designated Fund Capital Development Designated Fund Churchyard Designated Fund Flower Designated Fund Heating Designaled Fund Organist Fees Designated Fund Restricted Agency collection Altar Furnishings & Vestments Restricted Fund Angel Tree, Swinfen Reslricted Fund Bells Restricted Fund Biblelands Restricted Fund 32.925 32.925 33,375 2,239 2,239 2,120 547 547 32.984 24,592 24.586 232 163 1.118 1,059 1.158 1.096 24,592 232 1.118 1,158 159 159 159 1.769 1.769 1.562
Bike Rack Restricted Fund Bishop's Ordination Restricted Fund Capital Development Restricted Fund Children's Society Restricted Fund Church Army Restricted Fund Churchyard Restricted Fund Churchyard Tap Restricted Fund Clock Restoration Restricted Fund Coronation Tree Curates Restricted Fund Healing Restricted Fund Hill Grave Restricted Fund Lichfield Foyer Restricted Fund Lighting Restricted Fund Miss George Bequest Restricted Fund Music And Choir Restricted Fund Organ Restoration Restricted Fund Pathway Project Restricted Fund Rector & Warden Hodgsons Rectory Redecoration Scheme Restricted Fund Retirement Restricted Fund Roof Restricted Fund Royal Biitish Legion Restricted Fund Sound System Restricted Fund St Giles Hospice Restricted Fund USPG Restricted Fund WaterAid Reslricled Fund Window Restoration Restricted Fund Youth Outings Restricted Fund Endowment Church Hall Endowment Fund 264 264 250 99 99 3,436 16,323 284 16,323 15,513 284 269 2,187 2,187 1.974 1141 44,224 42.555 4.750 4,499 9.155 8,697 321 321 599 536 44,224 4,750 9,155 321 599 873 873 827 2,568 2,568 2.634 1,002 1,002 949 781 781 781 256 99 16931 231 231 8.988 8.988 8,512 942 892 942 5.668 5.668 5,668 693.842 693,842 658.870
The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2024 nated Restrictsd Endowment Total Last Class and nominal code General Desi ear Fixed Asset - Investments 6430= CBF Inv Fund 8130 12.072 17,456 6435-. 50/0 Treasury Stock 2025 1.972 Total 12,072 19.428 CurrentAsset- Cash At Bank And In Hand 6501-. Lloyds Current 4488 3,192 6505.. Lloyds Fees Account 5538 3,546 6510.. CBF DepositAccount 8129 14.041 6515.. LDT CBF Deposit 8598 6590: Pety Cash Total Liability- A9encyAccounts 6699.. Agency collections Total 53.566 83,094 81,235 1.972 1.990 85,066 83,224 53,566 11.366) 9,619 224 38,056 11,445 14,634 3.770 999 63.921 96.131 693,842 658,870 75 75 773,052 770,710 11,824 693,842 75 20,853 10,457 47,899 693,842 224 224 224 224 Net total assets 32,925 29,886 101,241 693.842 857.894 853.935 ststement of Assets and Liabilities - 2023 nated Restricted Endowment Total Last Class and nominal code General Desi ear Fixed Asset - Investments 6430: CBF Inv Fund 8130 6435= 5,1. Treasury Stock 2025 Total CurrentAsset- Cash At BankAnd In Hand 6501." Lloyd5 Current 4488 4,829 2,087 6505.. Lloyds Fees Account 5538 518 482 6510.. CBF DepositAccount 8129 27.954 28.583 6515.. LDT CBF Deposit 8598 6590.. Petty Cash 75 Total 33.375 31.151 Liability- Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year 6601.. 2022 unpresented cheques Total 28,867 1.990 30.857 52.368 81,235 74,249 1,990 2,029 83,224 76,278 52.368 7,719 14,634 34.468 999 1.965 96,131 90,970 658,870 638,410 75 75 770,710 765,887 39.595 658,870 47,314 658,870 4,874 4.874 Net total assets 33,375 62,008 99,681 658.870 853.935 837.291
The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Balance Sheet detailed Class and code Description Asat 3111212024 Asat 3111212023 Fixed assets 6430 6435 CBF Inv Fund 8130 5Yo Treasury Stock 2025 Total Fixed assets 83.094 1,972 85.066 81.235 1,990 83.224 Current assets 6501 6505 6510 6515 6526 6590 6595 Lloyds Curienl 4488 Lloyds Fees Account 5538 CBF DepositAccount 8129 LDT CBF Deposit 8598 Fees Cash Float Petty Cash 2023 Overpayment LDBF Fees Total Current assets 11,445 3,770 63.921 693.842 14,634 999 96.131 658.870 75 75 773,052 Liabilities 6601 6605 6699 770,710 2022 unpresenled cheques 2023 Unpresented Fees payments Agency collections Totsl Liabilities Net Asset surplus {defieit} 224 224 857.894 853.935 Reserves Excesslldeficitl to date Starting balances Gainsl{lossesl on investment assets Total Reserves Represented by Funds General (Unrestricted) Designated Restricted Endowment Total 2.118 853.935 1.842 857,894 9,697 837.291 6,947 853.936 Z01 Z02 32,925 29,886 101.241 693,842 857,894 33.375 62,008 99.681 658,870 853.935 Approved by the PCC on ...IZ 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Fund movement summary- 2024 Fund Altar & Vestments Res Restricted Sub-totals enin Incomin Out oin Transfers GainslLosses Journals Closin 159 159 159 159 Bells Res Restricted Sub-totals 1.562 1.562 207 207 1.769 1.769 Bike Rack Res Restricted Sub-totsls 250 250 14 14 264 264 Cap Dev Des Designated Sub-totals 32.984 32.984 681 681 36.753 36.753 3.628 3,628 547 647 Cap Dev Res Restricted Sub-totals 3,436 3,436 291 291 13.628) {3.628) 99 99 Cap Gen Des Designated Sub-totals 2.120 2.120 119 119 2.239 2,239 Church Hall End Endowment Sub-totsls 658.870 34.972 658.870 34.972 693,842 693.842 Churchyard Des Designated Sub-totals 24,586 24,586 1.119 1,119 6,290 6,290 4,812 4,812 366 366 24,592 24,592 Churchyard Res Reslricled Sub-totals 15.513 15,513 3,255 3.255 1.470 1.470 (1.254 11.2541 279 279 16.323 16.323 Churchyard Tap Res Restricted Sub-totals 269 269 15 15 284 284 lock Res Restricted Sub-totals 1.974 1.974 213 213 2,187 2,187 Curates Res Restricted Sub-totals 42,555 42,555 1,440 1,440 551 551 780 780 44,224 44,224 Flower Des Designated Sub-totals 163 163 300 300 230 230 232 232 Foyer Res Restricted 321 321
Sub-totsls 321 321 George Bequest Restricted Sub-totals 827 827 46 46 873 873 Heating Des Designated Sub-totals 1.059 1.059 59 59 1,118 1,118 Heating Res Restricted Sub-totals 4.499 4.499 252 252 4.750 4,750 Hill GTave Res Restricted Sub-totals 8.697 8,697 318 318 140 140 9,155 9.155 Lighting Rgs Restricted Sub-totals 536 536 63 63 599 599 Music & Choir Res Restricted Sub-totals 2,634 2,634 240 240 306 306 2.568 2,588 Organ Res Restricted Sub-totals 949 949 53 53 1.002 1.002 Organist Des Designated Sub-totals 1,096 1.096 61 61 1,158 1.158 R&W Hodgsong Reslricled Sub-totals 781 781 781 781 Rectory Redec Res Restricted Sub-totals 256 256 14 14 300 300 30 30 Retirement Res Restricted Sub-totals 99 99 415 415 460 460 Roof Res Restricted Sub-totals 693 (693) 2,424 2,424 1.500 1,500 231 231 Sound System Res Restricted Sub-totals 8.512 8,512 476 476 8.988 8.988 Tree Restricted Sub-totals 14 1141 14 14 Window Res Restricted Sub-totals 892 892 so so 942 942 Youth Out Res Restricted Sub-totsls 5.668 5,668 5.668 5.668
General Unrestricted Sub-totals 33.375 33.375 106.172 106.172 103.290 103,290 3.602 13,602) 270 270 32,925 32.925 Totals 8S3,935 153,270 151,152 1,842 857.894 Fund movement summary- 2023 Fund Altar & Vestments Res Restricted Sub-totals enin Incomin Out oin Transfers GainslLosses Journals Closin 159 159 159 169 Bell$ Rgs Restricted Sub-totals 1,514 1,514 48 1,562 1.562 Bike Rack Res Restricted Sub-totals 250 250 250 250 Cap Dev Des Designated Sub-totsls 35.423 35.423 2,555 2.555 7.438 7.438 2,443 2.443 32,984 32,984 Cap Dev Res Restricted Sub-totsls 2.893 2.893 542 542 3.436 3A36 Cap Gen Des Designated Sub-totals 2.055 2,055 66 66 2.120 2,120 Children's Society Restricted Sub-totals 10 (10) 10 10 Church Hall End Endowment Sub-totals 638.410 20.460 638.410 20.460 658.870 658.870 Churehyard Des Designated Sub-total$ 27.213 27,213 4.066 4,066 6.693 6,693 24.586 24,586 Churchyard Res Restricted Sub-totals 12,S05 12.505 2,909 2.909 951 951 1,050 1.050 15.513 15.513 Churchyard Tap Res Restricted Sub-totals 261 261 269 269 Clock Res Restricted Sub-totals 1.244 3.621 {1,244) 3,621 403 403 1,974 1,974 Curates Rgs Restricted Sub-totals 38.445 38.445 1.180 1.180 2,929 2.929 42.555 42.555 Flower Des Designated 212 201 251 163
Sub-totals 212 201 251 163 Foyer Res Restricted Sub-totals 321 321 321 321 George Bequest Restricted Sub-totals 801 801 26 26 827 827 Heating Dgs Designated Sub-totals 1,026 1.026 33 33 1.059 1,059 Heating Res Restricted Sub-totals 4,360 4,360 139 139 4,499 4.499 Hill Grave Res Restricted Sub-totsls 7,928 7.928 245 524 524 8,697 8,697 Lighting Res Restricted Sub-totals 1,098 1.098 35 35 598 598 536 536 Music & Choir Res Reslricled Sub-totals 2,677 2,677 158 158 200 200 2,634 2,634 Organ Res Restricted Sub-totals 833 833 117 117 949 949 Organist Des Designated Sub-totals 1,062 1.062 1,096 1.096 R&W Hodgsons Restricted Sub-totals 781 781 781 781 Rectory Redec Rgs Reslricled Sub-totals 248 248 256 256 Retirement Res Restricted Sub-totsls 109 109 390 390 400 400 99 99 Roof Res Restricted Sub-totals 2,154 12,1541 1.881 1.881 420 420 693 16931 Sound System Reg Restricted Sub-totsl$ 2.192 2,192 6,320 6,320 8.512 8.512 Tree Restricted Sub-totals 256 256 270 270 14 (14) Window R9¥ Restricted Sub-totals 865 865 28 28 892 892
Youth Out Res Reslricled Sub-totals 1,835 1,835 3,941 3,941 5,784 5,784 5,676 5,676 5,668 5,668 General Unrestricted Sub-totals 56.005 56.005 97.754 97,754 113.927 113.927 6.456 (6,4561 33,375 33,375 Totals 837.291 147.030 137.333 6.947 853.935 Description of Funds Designated Funds Capital General Fund - used for capital donations not otherwise restricted or designated. Legacy income is often deposited here in the first instance. Capital Dev - For the parish room project. Churchyard: PCC fees received relating to the new (open) churchyard and designated to its upkeep. Mainly used for mowing, churchyard steward salary etc. Flower Fund= donations received for flower displays, usually received at Easter and Christmas. Used to pay for flowers at these seasons and patronal service etc. Heating: Some legacy monies were designated for installation & repairlmaintenance of gas heating system. Organist: Accumulated Assistant Organist funds set aside by PCC for purposes of paying an assistant organist when Organist conducting choir Restricted Funds Angel Tree Swinfen - Annual collection at Advent carol service for Angel Tree project at Swinfen Young Offenders Institute. Bells Capital Fund- donations and fund-raising for repairlmaintenance of church bells. Bike Rack- donation towards the installation of a bike rack. BurseVeil.- Altar furnishings and robes etc - donationslappeals for repairlreplacement etc Capital Dev - For the parish room project. Clock: Donations and grants for repair and upgrade of winding mechanism of tower clock Churchyard= Historic'parishioners" fund formerly held in diocesan trust for the maintenance of the churchyard. Receives restricted donations, interest and dividends from CBF funds. Mainly used for projects in the old (closed) churchyard. Churchyard Hill: Fund set up by family for maintenance and repair of Hill grave- fonnerly held in diocesan trusl and receives interest and dividends from CBF funds Churchyard Tap: Donation given to install tap in new churchyard - currently accumulating interest in deposit account. Curate Fund - consists of three former Diocesan Trusts.. Barnard. Whisson and Quick & Rowlins. Can be used for payment of curate and assistant minister expensesltraining etc. Receives dividends and interest from CBF funds. Makes annual grant to Gen Fund to cover expenses of assistant ministers. curates etc. Dec Rectory: Funds paid into Diocesan Scheme for re-decoration of rectory etc. Some funds held in deposit account. Monies set aside by PCCS of United Benefice (STM&M and Wall). Dec Spires: Funds paid into Diocesan Scheme for re-decoration of curate house (formerly at the Spires) etc. Some funds held in deposit account. Monies set aside by PCCS of United Benefice (STM&M and Wall). Fund was merged into DecRec when the curate house was disposed of. Foyer: Funds remaining from closed historic charity for relief of poor were paid into PCC account. PCC decided that Foyer (former youth shelter occupying fomer pub adjant
to churchyard) was suitable recipient but Foyer was closed down before funds could be used. PCC minded to use funds for general outreach purposes but no resolution yet. George.. Miss George Bequest- Historic churchyard fund set up for maintenance of George family graves and churchyard generally. Fomer diocesan trust but cash deposit only. Receives interest from CBF deposit account. Used to help pay for the new car park area in old churchyard. Hall Dev: Originally set up to record costs incurred in disposal of hall, temporary location of parish office and fees connected to parish rooms developmenl. Fund was merged with Capital Development fund to show net position. Heating: Donations and grants for installation & repairlmaintenance of gas heating system. Light: Capital Lighting Fund - set up to receive donationslgrants for the installation of new lighting system. Remaining funds to be used for replacement bulbs etc Music: Donationslfundraising for Choir and music activities- pays for new music, choir activities etc. Organ Restoration Fund: donations and fund-raising for repairlmaintenance of church organ. R&W Hodgsons: Funds held on behalf of the Rector & Wardens for the Hodgson Graves Retirement: Funds collected for retiringlmoving on clergy members. No GA claimable and funds transferred directly to recipients. Roof: Donations and grants for repair of church roof Sound- Donations and grants for installation of new audio visual systems. So far this has included new sound system, drop down screen, digitalllaptop projector and camera. New television screens to be installed to improve visibility from side aisles. Tree: Donations for the Coronation Tree st John: Used to record direct payments made on behalf of St John's. Wall- usually part of joint orders for sacristan supplies etc. This mechanism is used when the costs have not been re-invoiced for some reason. St Mary: Income derived from two fomer diocesan trusts, Cresswell and Smith. Funds were held in CCLA Investment account and dividends and interest were paid into Deposit account. In 2021 the cash value of the St Mary fabric funds was granted in final settlement to St Mary's Guild for the upkeep of the former St Mary's church building. Win: Capital Windows and Stonework- donationslcollections for repair of church windows and stonework. Youth Outing - fundraisingldonations for major'youth" (Camas) or Choir singing trips {eg Venice). Children's SocietylBiblelandslPathwaylWater AidlUSPGIChurch AnnylRBLISt GileslBishops Ordination: Charitable donations received and passed on during the year Endowment Hall: Parish Rooms - Proceeds of disposal of land on which former church hall stood. Currently held in diocesan trust. Land was originally made available by council and funds can only be used for purposes of equtvalent building. Transfers between funds - 2024 Reference Debit Credit Description Fund Fund Type
Cap Dev Trf 3,627.72 Fund Trf Cap Dev R to D Capital Development Desi nated Capital Development Restricted Churchyard Desi nated General Des Cap Dev Trf 3,627.72 Res Deposiulnv Trf 4.812.05 Fund Trf deposivinvestment account Fund Trf deposiuinvestment account Fund Trfchurchyard restricted Fund Trf Churchyard restricted Fund Trf Rectory tidy Des Depositllnv Trf 4,812.05 Unr Churchyard Trf 1,253.71 General Unr Churchyard Trf 1,253.71 Churchyard Restricted Rectory Redecoration General Res Rectory Redecoration Rectory Redecoration Coronation Tree Trf Coronation Tree Trf Cap Dev Trf 29.74 Res 29.74 Fund Trf Rectory tidy Unr" 13.75 Fund Trf Coronation Tree Tree Restricted Res 13.75 Fund Trf Coronation Tree General Unr 57,549 Cap Dev Trf Capital Development Desi nated Capital Development Desi nated Des Cap Dev Trf 57,549 Cap Dev Trf DES Total 67,285.97 67,285.97 Transfers between funds - 2023 Reference Debit Credit Description Fund Fund Type Res Trf Camas- reverse 2022 accrual Trf Camas- reverse 2022 accrual 5,676 Trf Gen to Youth Outing Youth Outing Restricted 5,676 Trf Gen to youth Outing General Unr R&W Hod R&W Hod Total son Trf son Trf 781 R&W Hod R&W Hod son Trf son Trf R&W Hod General son Res Unr 781 6,456 6,456
The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Analysis of receipts and payments Total This ear Unrestricted Designated RestriGted Endowment Last ear RECEIPTS Donations and legacies 0101 Gift Aid - Bank 0110 - GiftAid - Envelopes 0111 Regular Giving Blue Envelopes 0201 Other planned giving Pledges - bank 0210- Other planned giving - Pledges Envelopes 0211 Other Regular Giving 0301 Loose plate collertions 0410- Giving through church boxes 0501- One-off GiftAid gifts 0550 - Donations appeals etc 0560 - Donations appeals etc GA 0570 - CAF Vouchers 0580 - Contactless Machine 0601- Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 0801 Recurring grants 08A1 Non-recurring one-off grants Donations and legacigs Totals 89,721 Income frorn Charitable activities 1101 ststutory fees for weddings and funerals 8.300 1105 - Local fees for wedding5 and funerals 1210 - Bookstall sales to promote objectives 1280 - Memorial Book Inscriptions 1290 - Church Outing Contributions Income from charitsble activities Totals other trading activities 0901- Other fund5 generated 0902 - Talents 0903 - Talents Gift Aided 1250- Magazine income- advertising 1260- Parish magazine sales 1265- Supply of goods 1270- Office Income 1275- Coffee Money other trading activities Totals Investments 1001 Dividends 40.847 11.127 3,319 80 40.927 41,585 11,127 12.158 3,319 4,966 2,690 2,690 2,436 340 370 340 5.894 1.586 388 5,894 1.586 388 1,715 542 7,092 2.799 3,182 100 556 7,192 3,420 3,482 905 3.223 5.944 338 230 125 175 745 781 9,413 60 90 9.563 3.304 2,000 17,726 7.487 2.000 3.304 1,700 300 300 5,990 96.012 101,624 8,300 8.038 965 965 87 72 87 40 40 40 3,187 9.392 9,392 11.337 145 145 1,278 146 17 222 222 1.110 1.827 59 355 556 1.688 1,688 216 500 216 500 5.348 2.780 2,780 68 733 1.552 2,354 2,319
1020 - Bank and building society interest Investments Tota15 Other income 1330- Benefice Shared Costs Contribution Other income Totals ReGeipts Grand tota15 1.210 1.306 2,039 2,245 3,797 34.972 34,972 39,733 23,402 42,087 25,721 1,279 3.000 3,000 3,000 3,000 153.270 147,030 3,000 3.000 106,172 2,339 9,787 34,972 PAYMENTS Raising funds 1720 - Costs of stewardship campaign 1730- Costs of fetes & other events Raising funds Totals 208 Expenditure on charitsble activities 1830 - Giving - relief and development agencies 1850- Home mission 1870- Secular charities 1910- Ministry parish share etc 58.902 2001- Assistant staff costs - 2050 - Salary of parish administrator 2060- Salary of Organist 2070- Salary of Churchyard Steward 2101 - Working expenses ol incumbent- St Michael 2105- Working Expenses of Incumbent- Benefice 2115 - Clergy & Staff Working Expenses - Benefice 2130 - Rectory expenses 2150- Incumbent's telephone - Benefi 2175- Education - Benefi 2201 Parish training and mission- St Michael 2210- Parish Mi5sion- Messy Church 2215- Parish Mission - Film Club 2220 - Parish Mission - Homework Club 2225- Parish Mission- Church Outings 2301 - Church running- insurance 5,216 2310 - Church office - telephone 865 2330- Church maintenance 3.194 2331 Cleaning 3.383 2332- Church running - other 1.361 2333- Office Equipment 48 2335 - church equipment 1.195 2340 - Upkeep of services - St Michael 693 2341- Deputy Organist fees 2345 - Upkeep of services- Benefice 2350- Upkeep of churchyard 2360 - Administration- St Michael 2365- Administration - Benefice 719 2390- Bank Charges 475 188 188 161 20 20 920 208 1.081 16 14 14 25 64 130 58.902 57.747 262 262 11,483 7.475 11.483 12,342 7,475 7,269 1.730 1,694 1.730 20 20 40 47 47 242 242 300 300 200 200 211 255 1.100 1.100 1,112 267 267 42 100 100 376 285 285 144 200 200 5.784 5.216 865 3.194 3,383 1,361 48 1.195 1.029 804 3.376 864 2.745 3.276 291 62 230 106 2.008 509 580 580 473 4,560 1,470 460 6,030 818 6,220 778 358 719 475 865 478
2420- Church running - water 2440 - Church running- heating and lighting 1940) 2501- Magazine expenses 3,423 2505 - Coffee & Tea purchases 33 2510 - Bookstall costs 93 2601- Governance costs examinationlaudit fee 2701 Church major repairs- structure 2930- New building Parish Rooms Expenditure on charitable activities Totals Payments Grand totals 324 324 260 19401 3,423 33 93 8.962 2.714 128 245 245 400 1,104 1,500 2.604 7,220 36,753 36,753 7,438 103,082 103,290 43.274 4,588 4,588 150.944 136.252 43.274 151.152 137,333 Fixed Asset Investments Change in market value At 31st Dec At 1st Jan Additions Disposals Transfers Unrestrirted funds 12,072 12,072 Designated funds SY. Treasury Stock 2025 CBF Inv Fund Total Designated 1,990 1181 1,972 28,867 30.857 112,0721 112,0721 661 643 17,456 19,428 Restricted funds CBF Inv Fund 52,368 1,198 53,566 Total 83,224 1,842 85,066
The Parochial Church Council of Lichfield St Michael and St Mary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Prior Year Comparative - 2023 Receipts and Payments Account Prior Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowrnent Total year funds funds funds funds funds total funds Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investrnents Other income Total income 84.285 4,660 4.780 1.029 3.000 97.754 1.632 3.380 15,708 3.297 568 2,288 101.624 102.834 11.337 10.216 5,348 3.995 25.721 11.765 3.000 2.935 147,030 131,744 1,943 20,460 6.954 21,861 20,460 Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Qther expenditure Total expenditure 679 403 1,081 139 136,252 123,684 113.248 14.382 8,622 113.927 14.382 9,024 137,333 123,823 Net income l {expenditure) resources before transfer 116.173) 17.427) 12.837 20,460 9,697 7,921 Transfer$ Gross transfers btheen funds - in Gross transfers belween funds - out Othgr recognisgd gains I10$sgS Gainsl(osses on investment assets Gains on revaluation. fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds 6,456 6,456 {6.4561 {6,4561 2.443 4,503 6,947 122,630) (4,9841 23,797 20,460 16.644 7.921 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 56.005 66.992 75,885 638,410 837,291 829,370 Total funds carried forward 33.375 62,008 99,681 658,870 853,935 837,291